TGIF Lovelies! This week’s project had many firsts, so I thought it would be a good idea to blog it! Made my first Bomber Jacket, made welt pockets for the first time, installed a separating zipper for the first time, and added an iron on patch to a garment for the first time! So let’s […]
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3 Tips for Sewing for a Fashion Forward Child
This post was originally created for Cali Fabrics. See HERE. Full Disclosure: I still feel some type of way writing this post, or even admitting such a thing happened, and even though I have MAJOR FEELS about it, I can’t deny that is has indeed happened …my daughter turned SIX! And with 6 came a […]
My Sewing Corner Makeover
Hi guys! So my sewing corner has been LONG over due for a little sprucing! You know how it goes when you start accumulating fabric and sewing things, and you get comfortable just putting them wherever right? I wanted to start 2018 FRESH, and decided it was time to declutter, my clutter. I thought it […]
My 2017 In Review
Hi Lovelies! Like my 2016 Review, I wanted to be sure I took some time to document my PERSONAL sewing achievements, highlights and milestones of 2017. I started 2017 with the intent to spend as much of my time promoting SewingPortofolios.com by networking and building relationships with sewing related businesses and sewers worldwide, so I knew […]
Our 2017 Holiday Card
Hi Guys! So if you’re like me, and you have NEVER managed to get your family holiday photos taken, printed and mailed out to your family in time for the Holidays this post is for you! Seriously, each year I say to myself, “For sure we’ll get it right next year!” …and nope…time and time again […]
Thankful Sewing Blog Tour
Hi guys! Each day in the month of November, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, bloggers will share a thankful post, and today is my stop on the Thankful Sewing Blog Tour! The theme was wide open for our interpretation so it was hard to choose what direction to take with this blog post. On one […]
DIY: Create Your Own Garment Name Tags using Printable Fabric Sheets
Hey guys, Can you believe #thespiritedone starts kindergarten this year?!? *insert sobbing here* TOMORROW ACTUALLY!! I’m still not quite sure how I feel about this yet… but I am excited for all the new adventures she’s about to embark on. I was ironing her uniforms earlier and as I hung her store bought cardigan up, I […]
As Featured in One Thimble Issue 16
Hey Guys, It’s that One Thimble time of year again! If you follow me on social media, you know that two of my favorite things are: 1. Sewing for One Thimble Magazine and 2. MERMAIDS! Can you imagine how stoked I was when the two combined?!?! *insert excited dance here!* When the blogger call and the […]
TUTORIAL: How to Install an Invisible Zipper into a Lined Garment
Before we begin, let’s go over a few sewing terms as it applies to this tutorial. This is just to help you follow along, especially if you’re a beginner. INVISIBLE ZIPPER – an invisible zipper is a zipper with very fine teeth. It is sewn into a garment in a way that it makes the zipper […]
4th Contributor Post for Cali & Co
Happy Tuesday Lovelies! Have you started sewing for summer yet? Are you looking for a quick and breezy summer sew?? Go check out my latest Contributor blog post over at Califabrics blog HERE, to see pattern details and still shots of this cool and breezy summer sew! PRESS PLAY!