As we are approaching the one year mark of shelter in place and the start of a very new world atop of a new moon weekend I am feeling a need to grieve. This week was hard, really hard, and I have had to think long and hard on what I want my new future to look like. I am getting to the point where I am really starting to miss things. Mind you, I am naturally a very impatient person, but since shelter in place, I have been very patient. Norway was canceled My live shows were canceled Mendocino was...
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The planning phase is in motion for Me Made May and I have decided to focus primarily on sewing for others as gifts. As I have had and enjoyed a lot of sewing personal projects, I am going to encourage myself to use May as a selfless sewing month. With this, I am allowed to pivot and shift as needed. My current goal is to compile all projects and make sure I have everything I need to get sewing and not be stuck on a step waiting on something to arrive in the mail. Next is to refine and shorten...
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In thinking of peignoirs, there is one word that I tend to leave out: practical. Is it sensible to sew only what your heart desires? Where does this leave practicality? Last summer, I collected some Muu muu patterns as they were at a vintage shop. They are not really my personal taste, but I realized that I lacked nice flowy house clothes that are loose around the crotch as I prefer, so maybe sewing one up would be both a practical and sensible option.First on my list to sew was this Vintage McCalls 3902 as it is the correct size...
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3. I sew for the process but I consider the outcome.
Recently, I started a lovely and very sheer top. After taking over 2 hours to prepare the fabric and thread mark the pieces, I realized I should underline the top. My stitch markers all needed to be removed (about 60 of them), but it was well worth it as I got to practice my running stitches and will appreciate the outcome even more!
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2020/02/09 黄鶯睍睆 Kōō kenkan su Dormant creatures start to twitch. Birds start singing in the mountains. Last night, I had a dream that I had the most beautiful clothing to wear and it was the peak of Summer. I was full of joy and so happy to finally feel like I was in my own skin, enjoying my summer makes. Today, I realized I have been having this same dream for the past 10 years. This year, I have committed to creating beautiful pieces for my closet, that I can enjoy when California reaches its peak, my favorite season to...
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Part Two of my Four Part Series: How to Find Balance in a Chaotic World As someone who has been cooking heavily for 20 years now, I love good food. There is nothing better than sharing a wonderful whole meal with friends. Cooking always helps me regain balance. As someone with so many allergies, I have always had to eat well. People are astonished to see a black woman who has grown up with health food, but yes, we do exist, and no, we are not uncommon. As I have been quietly writing a cookbook that will be published sometime in...
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