So a woman contacted me and asked if I could do capes. I had just completed 140 felt superhero capes for our church vacation bible school. Their theme was Jesus is My Superhero and the director wanted all of the students to have a cape for the program. Four bolts of pink and blue felt… Continue reading Capes Are For More Than Superheros
Category: Sewing
I Got Published
The momma of the beautiful little girl is a dear friend and she shared with me the struggles that she has finding cute boutique clothing for her daughter. It is a struggle that I know all too well. For me, the challenge had been issued and I knew I had the skills to tackle it. … Continue reading I Got Published
Super Pants-hemmer? Not!
As of June 1st, Fruit From My Hands became established as a business. That is, as far as the Internal Revenue is concerned. What kind of business is it, what do I do? Good question! I've listened to webinars, read blog posts, studied theories, meditated and everything else I could think of to do. There… Continue reading Super Pants-hemmer? Not!
I Sew Because…
I am a sewist, a creator of clothes, quilts, bags, home decorating, and many other things. have sewn for over 20 years. My projects have changed over the years as my needs have changed. I was sewing before sewing was cool. I learned to sew during the last time period when sewing was cool. At… Continue reading I Sew Because…
Hemming – Oh the Horror!
Clearly, I am missing something. Would someone please explain it to me? When did hemming pants and sewing on buttons become such a curse? I see lots of Facebook and Instagram posts and graphics stating how much sewists are offended by hemming pants and sewing for their friends. There are t-shirts that say "Yes, I… Continue reading Hemming – Oh the Horror!
Sewing and Perseverance
I have lived long enough on this earth to know that when I get the feeling that I am not of sound mind or body, I need to stop trying to sew. I have learned that there are days to design, there are days to sew and there are days to just say no. Adhering… Continue reading Sewing and Perseverance
Change of Course on Fitting
I firmly believe that one should know when it is time to stop pursuing an idea, trash it all and start over from another direction. If you like the "outside the box" metaphor, then I envision holding a lit match to the box and setting sail in another direction. I've been struggling through several garments… Continue reading Change of Course on Fitting
Killer Bees Vest
(raises hand) I, Aleeah, do solemnly swear from this day forward to never sew a garment for myself by following the pattern exactly. I do further swear that I will not cut exactly on the printed pattern lines or stitch on the printed seamlines until I have made every attempt to fit and adjust said… Continue reading Killer Bees Vest
New Online Pattern Magazine from Collette Patterns
Collette Patterns is almost ready to roll out its new online digital pattern magazine. Use this link to get on their email list. Seamwork from Collette Patterns I've not been fortunate to use any of their patterns yet, especially the much-loved Moneta, but I hope to in the future. And I'm very excited about the… Continue reading New Online Pattern Magazine from Collette Patterns
Hemming Jeans–the Rest of the Story
Pinterest is covered up with posts about hemming jeans and preserving the original hem on the pant legs. I've seen it over and over again. But here is what they don't tell you. Stitch the hem, they say. Iron the new hem, they say. It's easy, they say. And, I guess it is easy. But, I… Continue reading Hemming Jeans–the Rest of the Story
Fruit From My Hands 