After 22 years of sewing much of my own clothing, you could say I’m biased towards custom made garments. There’s a lot of debate on whether sewing for yourself is really worth it, financially or personally speaking. While I can’t speak for everyone, here are the top 10 reasons I’d rather sew my own clothing:
A “Sound of Music” Themed Photoshoot
I have the loveliest photos to share today! Emily from @limemadebyem on Instagram used my Liesl’s Dancing Dress Pattern to sew a dreamy pink chiffon …
Week #3 of the “1950s Sisters Dress” Sew-Along!
We’ve been hosting a sew-along on the Youtube channel for our new pattern release – “The 1950s Sisters Dress Pattern“, and Week #3 is now …
Weeks 1 & 2 of the 1950s Sisters Dress Sew-Along!
Hello, Everyone! To celebrate the release of “The 1950s Sisters Dress Pattern”, I’ve been hosting a Sew-Along on our Youtube channel this month! Inspired by …
Announcing Our Newest Pattern!
“The 1950s Sisters Dress Pattern” is officially finished and added to our collection of classic cinema inspired patterns!! It is back from the printer and …
Anita Colby & the Vintage Slant Board
A few years ago I stumbled upon a gem of a vintage publication from the 1950s – Anita Colby’s Beauty Book. I devoured the …