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Handmade clothes you'll actually love wearing.
Pattern reviews, tutorials, fabric finds & a whole lot of colorful finished makes. Hi — I'm Emily, and I'm so glad you're here.
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Welcome to my little corner of the world.
I'm Emily. Sewing has been in my family for generations and I picked it up myself right before COVID. I sew most of my own clothes now, sell smaller things on Etsy, and write about what I'm making here. There's a longer story if you want it.
My sewing journeyFrom the journal
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Upcycling
I Turned My Great-Great-Aunt's Embroidered Herb Napkins Into Tote Bags for Me and My Sisters
Gamma passed down a stack of hand-embroidered herb napkins from our great-great-aunt. I cut around the stitching and turned all six into three tote bags, one for each sister.
Project Recap
Learning Flounces with the Jaya Top by Vikisews
I picked up this orange scrap at Remainders Creative Reuse in Pasadena without a plan. Vikisews' Jaya Top ended up being a really good fit.
Project Recap
My Second Attempt at Sewing Swimsuits (Olivia, Finley, and Roxy by Edgewater Avenue)
Last year my serger tension fought me the whole way through. This year I went back with fabric from the fashion district and three Edgewater Avenue patterns, and finally got it right.
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