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If you've noticed that I've been AWOL on IG lately (you probably haven't, but in case I missed your message or comments then I apologize), i wish I could say that it's because I've been going to the beach with my kids or sewing more, but it is in fact because of these darn, pesky things: instruction illustrations. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy doing them, but they take FOREVER! It almost seems counter productive sometimes to spend so much time on things other than putting my patterns "out there" when trying to establish a pattern business. I have about 7 patterns I hoped to release this year (mostly digitized already), but looks like it's only going to end up being 2. Does anybody have any insight into why some of the biggest brands (don't want to mention names) are able to charge so much for their patterns when they are all but devoid of instructions (or so I hear), while us tiny little aspiring designers spend hundreds of hours working on instruction booklets? I guess I'm just frustrated because the blue light from staring at my laptop for hours after the twins (finally!) go to bed is aggravating my insomnia. Hoping to have this pants pattern ready for testing at the end of October 🙏🏻 #sewing #sewcialist #sewcialists #indiesewing #indiepatterns #patternmaking #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #makeitsewcial

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If you've noticed that I've been AWOL on IG lately (you probably haven't, but in case I missed your message or comments then I apologize), i wish I could say that it's because I've been going to the beach with my kids or sewing more, but it is in fact because of these darn, pesky things: instruction illustrations. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy doing them, but they take FOREVER! It almost seems counter productive sometimes to spend so much time on things other than putting my patterns "out there" when trying to establish a pattern business. I have about 7 patterns I hoped to release this year (mostly digitized already), but looks like it's only going to end up being 2. Does anybody have any insight into why some of the biggest brands (don't want to mention names) are able to charge so much for their patterns when they are all but devoid of instructions (or so I hear), while us tiny little aspiring designers spend hundreds of hours working on instruction booklets? I guess I'm just frustrated because the blue light from staring at my laptop for hours after the twins (finally!) go to bed is aggravating my insomnia. Hoping to have this pants pattern ready for testing at the end of October 🙏🏻 #sewing #sewcialist #sewcialists #indiesewing #indiepatterns #patternmaking #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #makeitsewcial Wohoo I actually managed to get a (not very good) photo of my #memade outfit today. My #gingerjeans that I initially found too tight are (literally) growing on me, having stretched out a bit. Kinda loving them now. Also finally managed to make myself a Balzac inspired blouse that I pinned ages ago and saw that Emanuelle of @23ruedesroses hacked off an Inari tee to great effect. You can't really see the ruffle detail too well in this picture, but it turned out pretty cool and I'm happy with it too. Yay for successful sewing (have had some fails of late). While it's finally spring (but freezing today) this side of the equator, I am totally inspired by this #theforsythedress by @maxantonia .She lengthened the sleeves to around elbow length for Fall/Autumn. It's so beautifully executed, I really LOVE this version 😍. I've been off Instagram for some weeks now (hi strangers 👋🏼), I've been feeling kind of burnt out and I find that Instagram, although lovely and so inspiring, can also add a fair amount of stress to my day when I have too much on my plate. But...I am busy working on a new pattern and hoping to start having the time to start engaging with you all a bit more soon. How freaking awesome are these summer sewing plan sketches by @arrowmountain ?!?! Such talent! Can't wait to see how her planned Forsythe dress (bottom left), and everything else, turns out. Oh to be so organized... . . . . . . . . #sewcialists #makeitsewcial #sewinginspiration #sewingaddict What does one do when is struggling to juggle the responsibilities of parenthood, work, and trying to launch a pattern company on the side? Why, one adopts a puppy of course!! ( clearly I am insane, but she is a rescue and my heart was putty in her puppy paws). Anyways I've had no time for anything, especially IG,lately (even less than usual), so here's today's #memade outfit. #burdastyle jeans and a hack of the papercut #kyototee. I hacked it off one of their other patterns, the fall turtleneck cause I didn't have access to a printer that weekend and wanted that pattern! Don't be like me, buy the original! . . . . . . #sewing #sewcialist #sewcialists #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #imademyclothes #makeitsewcial #diyfashion #sewingaddict Just had to share this incredible version of #theforsythedress by Suzy of @sewing_in_spain. Absolutely love her print placement and colour blocking! Serious #sewinginspiration ! . . . . . . #sewcialists #sewing #shareyoursewing #makeitsewcial #patternmaking #frenchnavypatterns
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