March 25, 2023 (it’s been a minute)

When it comes to my blog, I feel like most of the time I: 1) either have nothing noteworthy to say, or 2) I have too much to say that I get overwhelmed and don’t write ANYTHING. However, I now have a new reason to add: I’ve been sewing up a storm!

( the backstory )

I was visiting my grandma last December, when she pulled the classiest trench coat I had ever seen out of her closet. I went, “Wow! Grammie! That’s a beautiful coat!” And she went, “Oh! I sewed it. I made it a while back.”

And that was when I learned that my grandma is a secret seamstress.

Naturally, I set up a time for us to meet ASAP so she could teach me her ways.

( present day )

I’m obsessed.

Three months, many hours, and one repurposed sewing machine later: I have made one duster cardigan, one linen wrap skirt, one pair of shorts, and two shirts. AND COUNTING.

There’s something so satisfying about being able to wear an article of clothing that you made with your own two hands… and the foot of your sewing machine. It’s intensely empowering. It’s just you, the thread, the needle, the fabric. But the freedom and possibilities are endless. And that feels exciting. ✨

I can’t wait to keep learning, refining, and perfecting my seamstress skills in all the days to come. Essentially, what I am saying is this: everyone go buy (find! beg! borrow!) a sewing machine. You really CAN make your own clothes!!

Here are some photos of my most recent creations ~