Once again this year, I am thoroughly enjoying Me Made May! Seeing what other MMMers are posting is so inspiring and I love wearing something I've made every day. MMM is so personal - we each decide what our commitment will be and it's all the "right way" to do it. Because sewing our own… Continue reading Me Made May Week Two Plus
Vintage Trim Sale Today Only
Short notice and I have no idea why I didn't take pictures, but this is too good to pass up sharing! I spent the weekend at Quilt Market in Portland OR and met Christina Laurent on Saturday. Christina recently purchased a large inventory of vintage supplies that she is selling. I saw a few things… Continue reading Vintage Trim Sale Today Only
New Sewing Books! Visible Mending and Garment Making
This will be quick! I met two super cool authors at Quilt Market today. Their books are marvelous and I want to share them with you right away. Because, you're going to love them! Why Quilt Market??? Quilt Market in Portland OR is a wholesale show with hundreds of vendor booths and thousands of shop… Continue reading New Sewing Books! Visible Mending and Garment Making
Our Giveaway Winner!!
And the winner is....CYNTHIA ADKINS!! Cynthia is the winner of a wonderful box of nicely sized organic hemp and cotton pieces generously offered by Teresa of Texture Clothing! Send an email to sewfullife at gmail dot com, Cynthia and we'll get that box on it's way to you. Cynthia commented that she was already working… Continue reading Our Giveaway Winner!!
Retreats, Proms and Wedding Dresses
My Sewful Life extends out from this blog into the Coats and Clark Sewing Secrets Blog, the Indygo Junction Facebook Group and, occasionally, other great online spots for sewing, too. You'll find me showing up in several places this month! Schmetz Needles publishes a lovely digital sewing magazine called Inspired to Sew. True to its… Continue reading Retreats, Proms and Wedding Dresses
Me Made May 2018 Week One + 3 Days
As promised, here's a recap of my Week One Me Made May 2018 posts! I'm thoroughly enjoying my commitment to wear something I've made every day. Watch for more Weekly Recaps every Friday! Are you joining in? I hope so. It's never too late! If you need some incentive, click here to find out why… Continue reading Me Made May 2018 Week One + 3 Days
Alabama Chanin-ish Stitching + A Giveaway
I did it! My first attempt at Alabama Chanin style reverse applique is done and I love it!! Texture Clothing's amazing knits were perfect for this project. You can enter to win some for yourself - there's a giveaway at the end of this post! When I first got a copy of Indygo Junction's Slight… Continue reading Alabama Chanin-ish Stitching + A Giveaway
T-Shirt Sewing Tips + Lark Tee Winner
Since we've been talking about the Lark Tee for the last couple of weeks, I thought you'd appreciate a few more t-shirt sewing tips. Fortunately, I already have this written and it's on the Coats and Clark Sewing Secrets blog! DIY T-Shirt Sewing Tips + The Winner First things first! Christianne is the winner of the… Continue reading T-Shirt Sewing Tips + Lark Tee Winner
Lark Tee Number Four and Pattern Giveaway
This is my fourth make from Grainline Studio's Lark Tee pattern and I'm still convinced it's the best T-Shirt pattern ever! Seriously, the last tee pattern you'll ever need to buy. But, maybe you won't have to because I'm having a giveaway! You'll need to enter before noon on 5/4/18. More info below!! For my… Continue reading Lark Tee Number Four and Pattern Giveaway
Why You Should Join Me Made May 2018
Last May I signed up for Me Made May and committed to wear something I'd made every day! I wasn't actually sewing things to wear every day, just mostly honoring my Handmade Wardrobe by choosing something I'd already made. My photo-hubby took pictures of me every day for posting and it was all amazing!! You… Continue reading Why You Should Join Me Made May 2018
