Jill 🪡🌱
@fabricandflora.bsky.social
Bobbin winding and botanizing. Every thrift store curtain is a future pair of pants if you use your imagination. Midwest Queer. 🏳️🌈
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There are no clothing machines.
All garments are handmade.
ALL of them.
There is no T-shirt machine. Every $5 shirt I’ve ever purchased was sewn together by a human being who is an expert sewist.
Just thought I’d mention that before tomorrow.
All garments are handmade.
ALL of them.
There is no T-shirt machine. Every $5 shirt I’ve ever purchased was sewn together by a human being who is an expert sewist.
Just thought I’d mention that before tomorrow.
November 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
There are no clothing machines.
All garments are handmade.
ALL of them.
There is no T-shirt machine. Every $5 shirt I’ve ever purchased was sewn together by a human being who is an expert sewist.
Just thought I’d mention that before tomorrow.
All garments are handmade.
ALL of them.
There is no T-shirt machine. Every $5 shirt I’ve ever purchased was sewn together by a human being who is an expert sewist.
Just thought I’d mention that before tomorrow.
I recently finished the #SnowTop by Jules Smit. Made of a vintage linen from Maker's Resale that I dyed. Feels like a good transitional piece for summer/fall.
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#GarmentSewing #Sewsky
Details on Threadloop: threadloop.app/members/fabr...
#GarmentSewing #Sewsky
September 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I recently finished the #SnowTop by Jules Smit. Made of a vintage linen from Maker's Resale that I dyed. Feels like a good transitional piece for summer/fall.
Details on Threadloop: threadloop.app/members/fabr...
#GarmentSewing #Sewsky
Details on Threadloop: threadloop.app/members/fabr...
#GarmentSewing #Sewsky
Finished the #FibreMoodKristy. The V is a little deep for me, and I'm considering dyeing it, but loved making it. Might be fun in a higher wale corduroy.
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#GarmentSewing #UpcycleSewing #UpcycleFashion #Sewsky
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#GarmentSewing #UpcycleSewing #UpcycleFashion #Sewsky
September 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Finished the #FibreMoodKristy. The V is a little deep for me, and I'm considering dyeing it, but loved making it. Might be fun in a higher wale corduroy.
Full details on Threadloop: threadloop.app/members/fabr...
#GarmentSewing #UpcycleSewing #UpcycleFashion #Sewsky
Full details on Threadloop: threadloop.app/members/fabr...
#GarmentSewing #UpcycleSewing #UpcycleFashion #Sewsky
My daughter bought me this lovely leather clutch from an antique shop for my birthday. I gave it a quick wash with saddle soap and applied a leather conditioner, and wow is it transformed.
September 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
My daughter bought me this lovely leather clutch from an antique shop for my birthday. I gave it a quick wash with saddle soap and applied a leather conditioner, and wow is it transformed.
Two current WIPs! Left is the #FibreMoodKristy, right is my first go of a pattern test of the Small Museum Frankie jacket.
#GarmentSewing #Sewsky
#GarmentSewing #Sewsky
September 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Two current WIPs! Left is the #FibreMoodKristy, right is my first go of a pattern test of the Small Museum Frankie jacket.
#GarmentSewing #Sewsky
#GarmentSewing #Sewsky
Pretty excited about all of the fabric I got for $7 today at an estate sale.
September 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Pretty excited about all of the fabric I got for $7 today at an estate sale.
Last year I made a queen size quilt top as part of a sewalong. A year later I'm finally getting around to quilting it, which is difficult on a home sewing machine.
I think I'm just going to have to do a few lines at a time and accept the imperfections so I can finish.
#Sewsky #FlowerChecksQAL
I think I'm just going to have to do a few lines at a time and accept the imperfections so I can finish.
#Sewsky #FlowerChecksQAL
September 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Last year I made a queen size quilt top as part of a sewalong. A year later I'm finally getting around to quilting it, which is difficult on a home sewing machine.
I think I'm just going to have to do a few lines at a time and accept the imperfections so I can finish.
#Sewsky #FlowerChecksQAL
I think I'm just going to have to do a few lines at a time and accept the imperfections so I can finish.
#Sewsky #FlowerChecksQAL
New #PomonaPants (@annaallenclothing.bsky.social) made from a thrifted, overdyed tablecloth. Paired with #DemeterTop I made from a thrifted cotton gauze dress.
Details on mods on Threadloop: threadloop.app/members/fabr...
#SewskyFallChallenge #GarmentSewing #Sewsky #UpcycleSewing
Details on mods on Threadloop: threadloop.app/members/fabr...
#SewskyFallChallenge #GarmentSewing #Sewsky #UpcycleSewing
September 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
New #PomonaPants (@annaallenclothing.bsky.social) made from a thrifted, overdyed tablecloth. Paired with #DemeterTop I made from a thrifted cotton gauze dress.
Details on mods on Threadloop: threadloop.app/members/fabr...
#SewskyFallChallenge #GarmentSewing #Sewsky #UpcycleSewing
Details on mods on Threadloop: threadloop.app/members/fabr...
#SewskyFallChallenge #GarmentSewing #Sewsky #UpcycleSewing
Pleased with how this thrifted textile came out after overdyeing. I've had it in my stash for awhile, but the green and white it was before felt very St. Patrick's Day. This fabric is becoming #PomonaPants.
#GarmentSewing #UpcycleSewing
#GarmentSewing #UpcycleSewing
September 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Pleased with how this thrifted textile came out after overdyeing. I've had it in my stash for awhile, but the green and white it was before felt very St. Patrick's Day. This fabric is becoming #PomonaPants.
#GarmentSewing #UpcycleSewing
#GarmentSewing #UpcycleSewing
I've finally finished the #CrosstownCrescentBag. Super easy, satisfying sew. Also featuring #DemeterTop.
More details on Threadloop: threadloop.app/projects/18
#GarmentSewing #SewskyFallChallenge #UpcycleSewing #UpcycleFashion
More details on Threadloop: threadloop.app/projects/18
#GarmentSewing #SewskyFallChallenge #UpcycleSewing #UpcycleFashion
September 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I've finally finished the #CrosstownCrescentBag. Super easy, satisfying sew. Also featuring #DemeterTop.
More details on Threadloop: threadloop.app/projects/18
#GarmentSewing #SewskyFallChallenge #UpcycleSewing #UpcycleFashion
More details on Threadloop: threadloop.app/projects/18
#GarmentSewing #SewskyFallChallenge #UpcycleSewing #UpcycleFashion
The body of my #CrosstownCrescentBag is done--now I just have to wait for my webbing to arrive.
#GarmentSewing #UpcycleFashion #SewskyFallChallenge
#GarmentSewing #UpcycleFashion #SewskyFallChallenge
August 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The body of my #CrosstownCrescentBag is done--now I just have to wait for my webbing to arrive.
#GarmentSewing #UpcycleFashion #SewskyFallChallenge
#GarmentSewing #UpcycleFashion #SewskyFallChallenge
I've not had much time or inertia for sewing lately, but here's a progress shot of my #CrosstownCrescentBag I'm making from the scraps from shortening my quilt coat into a blazer. Lining is a thrifted duvet.
#GarmentSewing #SewskyFallChallenge
#GarmentSewing #SewskyFallChallenge
August 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I've not had much time or inertia for sewing lately, but here's a progress shot of my #CrosstownCrescentBag I'm making from the scraps from shortening my quilt coat into a blazer. Lining is a thrifted duvet.
#GarmentSewing #SewskyFallChallenge
#GarmentSewing #SewskyFallChallenge
Where are we buying 100% cotton (or wool) batting, now that JoAnn's is gone. My Michael's only has poly/cotton blend.
#garmentsewing
#garmentsewing
August 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Where are we buying 100% cotton (or wool) batting, now that JoAnn's is gone. My Michael's only has poly/cotton blend.
#garmentsewing
#garmentsewing
Reposted by Jill 🪡🌱
Reposted by Jill 🪡🌱
The category is fall sewing! Jackets, pants, a cute bag, a cozy quilt, or whatever strikes your fancy. Use the hashtag #sewskyfallchallenge
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#garmentsewing #sewsky #sewingsky
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#garmentsewing #sewsky #sewingsky
August 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The category is fall sewing! Jackets, pants, a cute bag, a cozy quilt, or whatever strikes your fancy. Use the hashtag #sewskyfallchallenge
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#garmentsewing #sewsky #sewingsky
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#garmentsewing #sewsky #sewingsky
I made this blanket coat from Small Museum last year and I don't wear it (full length), because it just kind of looks like a robe to me.
But I pulled it out today and am thinking of cropping it into a long blazer. Is this better? Obviously need to move the pockets.
#garmentsewing #sewsky
But I pulled it out today and am thinking of cropping it into a long blazer. Is this better? Obviously need to move the pockets.
#garmentsewing #sewsky
August 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I made this blanket coat from Small Museum last year and I don't wear it (full length), because it just kind of looks like a robe to me.
But I pulled it out today and am thinking of cropping it into a long blazer. Is this better? Obviously need to move the pockets.
#garmentsewing #sewsky
But I pulled it out today and am thinking of cropping it into a long blazer. Is this better? Obviously need to move the pockets.
#garmentsewing #sewsky
#GarmentSewing folks, what jacket patterns do you like that are not really oversized?
I like the styles of #swsrue and the #florajacket, but I can't size down for a closer fit because I'm already in the smallest drafted size.
I like the styles of #swsrue and the #florajacket, but I can't size down for a closer fit because I'm already in the smallest drafted size.
August 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
#GarmentSewing folks, what jacket patterns do you like that are not really oversized?
I like the styles of #swsrue and the #florajacket, but I can't size down for a closer fit because I'm already in the smallest drafted size.
I like the styles of #swsrue and the #florajacket, but I can't size down for a closer fit because I'm already in the smallest drafted size.
The category is fall sewing! Jackets, pants, a cute bag, a cozy quilt, or whatever strikes your fancy. Use the hashtag #sewskyfallchallenge
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#garmentsewing #sewsky #sewingsky
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#garmentsewing #sewsky #sewingsky
August 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The category is fall sewing! Jackets, pants, a cute bag, a cozy quilt, or whatever strikes your fancy. Use the hashtag #sewskyfallchallenge
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#garmentsewing #sewsky #sewingsky
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#garmentsewing #sewsky #sewingsky
This beautiful hackberry emperor butterfly landed on me and rode around the garden on my belt loop this morning.
#pollinators #gardensky #butterflies #homegrownnationalpark
#pollinators #gardensky #butterflies #homegrownnationalpark
August 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This beautiful hackberry emperor butterfly landed on me and rode around the garden on my belt loop this morning.
#pollinators #gardensky #butterflies #homegrownnationalpark
#pollinators #gardensky #butterflies #homegrownnationalpark
I just heard an ad that said, "we are literally 3D printing flying cars using AI," and all I can think about is how that's one of the most dystopian sentences I've ever heard on a planet that is burning.
July 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I just heard an ad that said, "we are literally 3D printing flying cars using AI," and all I can think about is how that's one of the most dystopian sentences I've ever heard on a planet that is burning.
#GarmentSewing folks, do we want to do another sewing challenge? Maybe like a mid-August through mid-September fall sewing theme?
July 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
#GarmentSewing folks, do we want to do another sewing challenge? Maybe like a mid-August through mid-September fall sewing theme?
Kitten mayhem for taking these photos! #PomonaShorts by @annaallenclothing.bsky.social, my most made pattern. These are from an IKEA curtain that I dyed (same as the ones in the background of the photo).
#GarmentSewing #QueerSewing #MeMade #Sewsky #UpcycleFashion
#GarmentSewing #QueerSewing #MeMade #Sewsky #UpcycleFashion
July 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Kitten mayhem for taking these photos! #PomonaShorts by @annaallenclothing.bsky.social, my most made pattern. These are from an IKEA curtain that I dyed (same as the ones in the background of the photo).
#GarmentSewing #QueerSewing #MeMade #Sewsky #UpcycleFashion
#GarmentSewing #QueerSewing #MeMade #Sewsky #UpcycleFashion
I was so excited to find two fifth instar monarch caterpillars today on my swamp milkweed and sullivant's milkweed. I haven't found monarch caterpillars in my yard in 3 years.
#monarchbutterflies #gardensky #pollinatorgarden #homegrownnationalpark #nativeplants
#monarchbutterflies #gardensky #pollinatorgarden #homegrownnationalpark #nativeplants
July 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I was so excited to find two fifth instar monarch caterpillars today on my swamp milkweed and sullivant's milkweed. I haven't found monarch caterpillars in my yard in 3 years.
#monarchbutterflies #gardensky #pollinatorgarden #homegrownnationalpark #nativeplants
#monarchbutterflies #gardensky #pollinatorgarden #homegrownnationalpark #nativeplants
July 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM