I almost forgot my own blog anniversary, whoops! It was actually two days ago, and I started this post before, hoping to make the date, but just couldn't make the deadline.
One year ago, I started this wee blog to do a sew along with some friends of mine that wanted to venture more into garment sewing. The thought was to do a sew along on the Sorbetto, then do more sew alongs, gradually moving into more difficult projects. I imagined doing one once a month, HAHAHA! That very first (and so far only) sew along taught me how much work goes into putting one together. So.much.time. Needless to say, I might be a little toolazy busy to do something like that. I never changed the name of the blog, and as obnoxious as it might seem, I'm keeping The Sew Alongs, for now...
my sew along sorbettto
Last spring I was in a little bit of a funk. My husband was out of town a lot, I wasn't working much, we had moved to a new part of town, away from most of my friends-I was a little depressed. But, I started feeling the urge to create again. I dug through some fabric I had stashed and found a purple jersey, and just went for it, making a long rectangle dress, belting it. It wasn't much, but it pushed me to make more (and we do not want to look closely at those seams). Then I started researching techniques online and stumbled across the sewing blog community. I was pretty astounded. I spent hours stalking through the usual subjects, like Gertie and Casey, and I felt really inspired. Eventually, an idea to do a sew along took hold and I just decided to dip my toe in the blogging world and see what happened. I'm so glad I did! I've met some of the most wonderful, creative people both online and in "real" life through sewing this past year and now I can't imagine not keeping up with everyone's adventures.
I've been a bit absent for the past couple months due to a lot of work, buying a house (fingers crossed), traveling for work and family, etc, etc. BUT, I do have a couple new projects I need to blog about, so keep checking back, and I'll keep stalking everyone's else's space!
In the meantime, please check out an organization a good friend and fellow seamstress is involved in. Called Hollywood HEART, an annual summer camp for kids affected with HIV/AIDS.
My friend is the sewing instructor for the 3rd year now. She teaches a group of kids mostly how to alter thrifted clothing, making their own. At the end of the week they put on a fashion show. How cool is that?? Like most non-profits, they are always needing funds to continue. My friend has graciously agreed to a little interview, so keep a lookout for that shortly.
If you have a minute, and some spare cash, nothing is too little, please consider donating to this wonderful cause.
Thank you!!!
One year ago, I started this wee blog to do a sew along with some friends of mine that wanted to venture more into garment sewing. The thought was to do a sew along on the Sorbetto, then do more sew alongs, gradually moving into more difficult projects. I imagined doing one once a month, HAHAHA! That very first (and so far only) sew along taught me how much work goes into putting one together. So.much.time. Needless to say, I might be a little too
Last spring I was in a little bit of a funk. My husband was out of town a lot, I wasn't working much, we had moved to a new part of town, away from most of my friends-I was a little depressed. But, I started feeling the urge to create again. I dug through some fabric I had stashed and found a purple jersey, and just went for it, making a long rectangle dress, belting it. It wasn't much, but it pushed me to make more (and we do not want to look closely at those seams). Then I started researching techniques online and stumbled across the sewing blog community. I was pretty astounded. I spent hours stalking through the usual subjects, like Gertie and Casey, and I felt really inspired. Eventually, an idea to do a sew along took hold and I just decided to dip my toe in the blogging world and see what happened. I'm so glad I did! I've met some of the most wonderful, creative people both online and in "real" life through sewing this past year and now I can't imagine not keeping up with everyone's adventures.
I've been a bit absent for the past couple months due to a lot of work, buying a house (fingers crossed), traveling for work and family, etc, etc. BUT, I do have a couple new projects I need to blog about, so keep checking back, and I'll keep stalking everyone's else's space!
In the meantime, please check out an organization a good friend and fellow seamstress is involved in. Called Hollywood HEART, an annual summer camp for kids affected with HIV/AIDS.
My friend is the sewing instructor for the 3rd year now. She teaches a group of kids mostly how to alter thrifted clothing, making their own. At the end of the week they put on a fashion show. How cool is that?? Like most non-profits, they are always needing funds to continue. My friend has graciously agreed to a little interview, so keep a lookout for that shortly.
If you have a minute, and some spare cash, nothing is too little, please consider donating to this wonderful cause.
Thank you!!!
