In the spirit of July, I started working on my flag quilt kit from Alabama Chanin. It's a little overwhelming, around 150 panels, but I'm hoping I can get some friends to help! The first panel I decided to tackle was panel "ZZ" - a 5" x 16" strip of Apple fabric with the facets … Continue reading Facets and Pockets
I was having a conversation with a friend the other day while we were walking our dogs; the topic, transitions are hard. In my case, the transition into summer vacation. It started the end of May when my volunteer job, co-chair of the 8th grade dance, kicked in. I lost track of Me Made May, … Continue reading Where did June go?
Week three and I'm running out of steam and me made clothes. Lots of repeats this week but it is forcing me to find new ways to wear the same clothes. Add a layer here, a piece of jewelry there, change up the shoes, mix and match with other pieces in my closet. That's what this … Continue reading #MMMay2017 week three
Week two in the books and it's working, I'm definitely learning about what clothes I need to make next. At the end of this, I'm scared I'm going to have a really long list. This has been a tough week. Most of the clothes I've made are sleeveless but this past week it's been in … Continue reading #MMMay2017 week two
Last year I learned about an internet movement called Me Made May. If you want to learn more about it, click here. Basically, the "challenge is all about improving your relationship with your handmade wardrobe, and perhaps also learning about yourself and your creativity." Last year I had a really hard time wearing something everyday because … Continue reading #MMMay2017 week one
I’m so excited that I recently purchased the Angie’s Falls stencil from Alabama Chanin! It features prominently in Natalie’s second book, “Alabama Studio Style”. Buying Studio Style back in 2010 was my first introduction to Alabama Chanin and I have dreamed of Angie’s Falls ever since. The book features several techniques with the stencil, but … Continue reading Relief Applique
I’ve been trying to finish up some projects lately to get ready for #MeMadeMay. If I’m going to wear something I’ve made everyday in May, I need to get busy! The last thing I do to finish a project that has a neckline and armholes is to add the binding. If you buy a kit … Continue reading Binding tips
One of the interesting concepts at Alabama Chanin is the “Build-A-Wardrobe” idea. The concept is to create four key pieces each year that will be go-to staples. I have to admit, in my fantasy world, I would only wear clothes I’ve made. That said, I will always have a pair of jeans in my closet and … Continue reading The Layering Project
When you go to a weekend workshop at Alabama Chanin, which I highly recommend, part of your “tuition” goes toward a DIY kit. You spend that first Friday evening looking at the different garment options, the different colorways, the stencils and the embroidery techniques. You even get to try on different sizes of the garments … Continue reading The Walking Cape
During my November visit to the Factory, I found myself completely inspired by the preprinted cotton jersey Alabama Chanin created in collaboration with Spoonflower. Spoonflower is a custom design print shop located in North Carolina that can print just about any design on any medium. I knew this fabric would make the perfect holiday top … Continue reading Spoonflower and Beads
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