Am I jaded by age and exposure to international foods or did all of the classic candies get noticeably worse in recent years? Sampling the Halloween candy is not what it used to be 🫤
October 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Am I jaded by age and exposure to international foods or did all of the classic candies get noticeably worse in recent years? Sampling the Halloween candy is not what it used to be 🫤
Also not sure about your local thrift shops but my closest Goodwill just does not care about things like heavy balls haphazardly thrown on loose stacks several feet up 😅
October 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Also not sure about your local thrift shops but my closest Goodwill just does not care about things like heavy balls haphazardly thrown on loose stacks several feet up 😅
Seeing a collection like this at the thrift you just know that someone made every person they know very heartfelt cards for every occasion 💕
October 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Seeing a collection like this at the thrift you just know that someone made every person they know very heartfelt cards for every occasion 💕
What are some good resources for learning alterations and mending? I know how to sew new garments but I feel like mending is what will really make sewing my apocalypse skill. #sewsky
April 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
What are some good resources for learning alterations and mending? I know how to sew new garments but I feel like mending is what will really make sewing my apocalypse skill. #sewsky
Maybe it's personal growth, maybe it's overwhelm, maybe it's a lesser evil amidst mounting global tension and political turmoil, but I am now able to allow magnetic tile brands to intermix in my household (and I no longer store them as complete, separate sets 😅). Progress? I'll choose to think so!
April 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Maybe it's personal growth, maybe it's overwhelm, maybe it's a lesser evil amidst mounting global tension and political turmoil, but I am now able to allow magnetic tile brands to intermix in my household (and I no longer store them as complete, separate sets 😅). Progress? I'll choose to think so!
One of my favorite things about sewing is how you can truly make anything—like this lady who made her friend a bag for carrying a snake.
April 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
One of my favorite things about sewing is how you can truly make anything—like this lady who made her friend a bag for carrying a snake.
Always glad I chose these daffodils 🌼
April 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Always glad I chose these daffodils 🌼
She does what she wants.
February 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
She does what she wants.
The cardboard hack for narrow hems but using the Pokemon box from my son's Happy Meal 😆
I found with this slippery fabric at least I still had to press the planned seam for it to feed through properly, but this saved some of my sanity. Hoping that gathering hides the less aesthetic bits 🤞🏻
I found with this slippery fabric at least I still had to press the planned seam for it to feed through properly, but this saved some of my sanity. Hoping that gathering hides the less aesthetic bits 🤞🏻
February 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The cardboard hack for narrow hems but using the Pokemon box from my son's Happy Meal 😆
I found with this slippery fabric at least I still had to press the planned seam for it to feed through properly, but this saved some of my sanity. Hoping that gathering hides the less aesthetic bits 🤞🏻
I found with this slippery fabric at least I still had to press the planned seam for it to feed through properly, but this saved some of my sanity. Hoping that gathering hides the less aesthetic bits 🤞🏻
Sewing a narrow hem on 138 inches of taffeta: this is my super bowl 😆.
First time using the ban-rol method and it worked out nicely! I haven't removed it yet in this video but it pulls out cleanly after hemming.
#sewsky
First time using the ban-rol method and it worked out nicely! I haven't removed it yet in this video but it pulls out cleanly after hemming.
#sewsky
February 10, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Sewing a narrow hem on 138 inches of taffeta: this is my super bowl 😆.
First time using the ban-rol method and it worked out nicely! I haven't removed it yet in this video but it pulls out cleanly after hemming.
#sewsky
First time using the ban-rol method and it worked out nicely! I haven't removed it yet in this video but it pulls out cleanly after hemming.
#sewsky
The 1% can keep their $400 basic tees, for me quiet luxury is the way this underlined taffeta feels.
#garmentsewing #sewsky
#garmentsewing #sewsky
February 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The 1% can keep their $400 basic tees, for me quiet luxury is the way this underlined taffeta feels.
#garmentsewing #sewsky
#garmentsewing #sewsky
I'm mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted but I was finally able to rally enough to cut the contrast ruffle for my dress. I chose this lovely 3D floral organza and it'll take quite a bit more rallying to be ready to hem and gather it, but it did feel nice to have hands on something pretty.
February 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I'm mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted but I was finally able to rally enough to cut the contrast ruffle for my dress. I chose this lovely 3D floral organza and it'll take quite a bit more rallying to be ready to hem and gather it, but it did feel nice to have hands on something pretty.
These stitching lines... Can't wait until I'm in the middle of the process and this hopefully starts to make sense 😅
February 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
These stitching lines... Can't wait until I'm in the middle of the process and this hopefully starts to make sense 😅
An unexpected sewing tool I'm enjoying: erasable colored pencils. These Crayola ones erase very thoroughly but still have a nice vibrancy for my pattern tracing 🙌🏻
#sewsky #vintagepattern
#sewsky #vintagepattern
January 31, 2025 at 8:58 PM
An unexpected sewing tool I'm enjoying: erasable colored pencils. These Crayola ones erase very thoroughly but still have a nice vibrancy for my pattern tracing 🙌🏻
#sewsky #vintagepattern
#sewsky #vintagepattern
PSA about gel window clings 😑. This was after less than 24 hours of sitting on the table. Taking this as a sign that I need to step up my efforts to lessen our dependence upon plastics!
January 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
PSA about gel window clings 😑. This was after less than 24 hours of sitting on the table. Taking this as a sign that I need to step up my efforts to lessen our dependence upon plastics!
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My quilt about women’s reproductive rights has been banned from all American Quilters Society shows this year. It’s been part of a traveling show with SAQA. My artist statement is too long for here. It’s on my website: laurashaw.net/quilts#/your-mother
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
January 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
My quilt about women’s reproductive rights has been banned from all American Quilters Society shows this year. It’s been part of a traveling show with SAQA. My artist statement is too long for here. It’s on my website: laurashaw.net/quilts#/your-mother
#quiltsky
#quiltsky
By way of intro for those who don't know me from IG (my account there is sewingweather), here's the short 2024 wrap-up I had posted of my sewing projects. I've already started on two big '25 goals: the formal dress as well as pattern testing. I'm excited to see what everyone is working on this year!
January 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
By way of intro for those who don't know me from IG (my account there is sewingweather), here's the short 2024 wrap-up I had posted of my sewing projects. I've already started on two big '25 goals: the formal dress as well as pattern testing. I'm excited to see what everyone is working on this year!
For everyone in marginalized communities who has been left reeling after this past week: you are seen, you are loved, you matter.
Just some thoughts I had while working on my project. Also, I've been using my pattern tracing wheel like a hera marker and it's been so helpful. That is all ☮️💙
Just some thoughts I had while working on my project. Also, I've been using my pattern tracing wheel like a hera marker and it's been so helpful. That is all ☮️💙
January 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
For everyone in marginalized communities who has been left reeling after this past week: you are seen, you are loved, you matter.
Just some thoughts I had while working on my project. Also, I've been using my pattern tracing wheel like a hera marker and it's been so helpful. That is all ☮️💙
Just some thoughts I had while working on my project. Also, I've been using my pattern tracing wheel like a hera marker and it's been so helpful. That is all ☮️💙
Overtly, I'm here for conversations about sewing and books.
Realistically, I'm also here for conversations about baking, gardening, writing, small businesses, arts in general, mom stuff, and how to not lose our minds or our democracy over the next four years.
Oh and probably cat photos.
Realistically, I'm also here for conversations about baking, gardening, writing, small businesses, arts in general, mom stuff, and how to not lose our minds or our democracy over the next four years.
Oh and probably cat photos.
January 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Overtly, I'm here for conversations about sewing and books.
Realistically, I'm also here for conversations about baking, gardening, writing, small businesses, arts in general, mom stuff, and how to not lose our minds or our democracy over the next four years.
Oh and probably cat photos.
Realistically, I'm also here for conversations about baking, gardening, writing, small businesses, arts in general, mom stuff, and how to not lose our minds or our democracy over the next four years.
Oh and probably cat photos.
Born to post song lyrics to my AIM status, forced to learn yet another new social media platform.
January 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Born to post song lyrics to my AIM status, forced to learn yet another new social media platform.