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Sew-Along: Simplicity #S8844

Sew-Along: Simplicity #S8844

Sew-Along: Simplicity #S8844

I'm back! You may have seen my post on Minerva.com with the pink painted paints a few months ago... when I saw this fabric on Minerva I...

Sew-Along: McCall's M8252

Sew-Along: McCall's M8252

Sew-Along: McCall's M8252

Sometimes a fabric and pattern are just meant to be. That's exactly what happened when I saw this fabric from Mood. McCall's early spring...

Sew-Along: Vogue #V9288

Sew-Along: Vogue #V9288

Sew-Along: Vogue #V9288

In September of 2021, I was able to go backstage to a New York Fashion Week show as part of the designing team and not as a production...

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If you love spending your weekends at the fabric store, then we should be friends 🥰
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#sewistsofinstagram #fabricshopping #minneapolissews

If you love spending your weekends at the fabric store, then we should be friends 🥰
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#sewistsofinstagram #fabricshopping #minneapolissews

My 2024 looked a little different than past years.
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While I still have had a passion for sewing, my year was filled with an abundance of other things. Including 4 new jobs, 6 road trips, 3 weekend getaways, publishing 7 YouTube videos, hosting 2 local sewing meetups, planning Twin Cities Frocktails, and volunteering 50+ hours in my local community.
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And in the midst of all of this, I still found time for 12 sewing projects this year.
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Funny enough, while navigating what makes me happy, sewing still kept me grounded.
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I’m excited to enter in to 2025 while finding more time for what makes me happiest: sewing and creating
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#cheersto2025 #sewingnewyear #2024sewingproject #minneapolissews #sewistsofinstagram

My 2024 looked a little different than past years.
.
While I still have had a passion for sewing, my year was filled with an abundance of other things. Including 4 new jobs, 6 road trips, 3 weekend getaways, publishing 7 YouTube videos, hosting 2 local sewing meetups, planning Twin Cities Frocktails, and volunteering 50+ hours in my local community.
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And in the midst of all of this, I still found time for 12 sewing projects this year.
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Funny enough, while navigating what makes me happy, sewing still kept me grounded.
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I’m excited to enter in to 2025 while finding more time for what makes me happiest: sewing and creating
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#cheersto2025 #sewingnewyear #2024sewingproject #minneapolissews #sewistsofinstagram

Using an interior design fabric called “Highland Plaid” which is actually woven in Scotland was a bit higher-stakes than some of my other projects. Making sure the stripes lined up on this very expensive fabric, I had to hand-baste the seams together first.
Then choosing to keep the cape unlined posed another challenge in finishing the seams. I chose to sew on double-sided bias binding and hand-stitch the edges down.
I love the way this fabric drapes, and using #V8959 really allowed the fabric to shine with minimal seams and a whole lot of volume.
#elinestelle #interiordesignfabric #vogue8959 #sewingcapes #voguepatterns

Using an interior design fabric called “Highland Plaid” which is actually woven in Scotland was a bit higher-stakes than some of my other projects. Making sure the stripes lined up on this very expensive fabric, I had to hand-baste the seams together first.
Then choosing to keep the cape unlined posed another challenge in finishing the seams. I chose to sew on double-sided bias binding and hand-stitch the edges down.
I love the way this fabric drapes, and using #V8959 really allowed the fabric to shine with minimal seams and a whole lot of volume.
#elinestelle #interiordesignfabric #vogue8959 #sewingcapes #voguepatterns

Speaking of weddings… I made #M8142 to wear to another wedding this summer in Colorado. Using a green sequin fabric I bought on the fabric shopping trip for @chicagofrocktails - I love the way this dress turned out! Such a quick and easy dress to make with any knit fabrics.
Please excuse the photo quality, clearly the Rocky Mountains decided to shine.
#imadethat #weddingguestdressinspiration #elinestelle #coloradosews #mccalls8142

Speaking of weddings… I made #M8142 to wear to another wedding this summer in Colorado. Using a green sequin fabric I bought on the fabric shopping trip for @chicagofrocktails - I love the way this dress turned out! Such a quick and easy dress to make with any knit fabrics.
Please excuse the photo quality, clearly the Rocky Mountains decided to shine.
#imadethat #weddingguestdressinspiration #elinestelle #coloradosews #mccalls8142

This year has been so full of life that I haven’t had much time to do my favorite thing… sew!
Between juggling different opportunities and taking on organizing @twincitiesfrocktails I ironically haven’t had much time to spend doing the exact thing that has brought me closer to a community of friends and partnerships.
I did get the chance to make this vintage Vogue Montana pattern #V2835 for my friends wedding this month. I love how unique this design is from the style lines to the hem. I used a spandex from @srharrisfabric and was able to sew this up in an afternoon.
After an abundance of new ventures I’m excited to start carving my pathway and finding more time to sew. (My stash is overflowing!)
Can’t wait to show you what’s next! 🥳
#twincitiessews #handmadeweddingguestdress #vogue2835 #vintagevoguepattern #fallweddingseason

This year has been so full of life that I haven’t had much time to do my favorite thing… sew!
Between juggling different opportunities and taking on organizing @twincitiesfrocktails I ironically haven’t had much time to spend doing the exact thing that has brought me closer to a community of friends and partnerships.
I did get the chance to make this vintage Vogue Montana pattern #V2835 for my friends wedding this month. I love how unique this design is from the style lines to the hem. I used a spandex from @srharrisfabric and was able to sew this up in an afternoon.
After an abundance of new ventures I’m excited to start carving my pathway and finding more time to sew. (My stash is overflowing!)
Can’t wait to show you what’s next! 🥳
#twincitiessews #handmadeweddingguestdress #vogue2835 #vintagevoguepattern #fallweddingseason

I realize that I didn’t get any photos by myself but that’s okay because @twincitiesfrocktails truly was a group effort. Without the hard work from @open.studio.sewing and @hqmakes this dream couldn’t have been a reality.
Thank you to the two best friends I’ve made along the way and the countless hours you’ve put into making Frocktails a reality this past year.
And thank you to my friends and family who have supported me in this endeavor. And of course, thank you to all of the amazing people that attended Twin Cities Frocktails. Who knew a shared love of sewing would get us here?
#twincitiesfrocktails2024 #tcfrocktails #minneapolissews #minnesotasewists

I realize that I didn’t get any photos by myself but that’s okay because @twincitiesfrocktails truly was a group effort. Without the hard work from @open.studio.sewing and @hqmakes this dream couldn’t have been a reality.
Thank you to the two best friends I’ve made along the way and the countless hours you’ve put into making Frocktails a reality this past year.
And thank you to my friends and family who have supported me in this endeavor. And of course, thank you to all of the amazing people that attended Twin Cities Frocktails. Who knew a shared love of sewing would get us here?
#twincitiesfrocktails2024 #tcfrocktails #minneapolissews #minnesotasewists

Curious what #Frocktails is?
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🌟✂️ Sew your own masterpiece, mingle with fellow fashionistas, and strut your stuff on the runway. 📸💃 It’s all about creativity, community, and celebrating handmade style! 🎉👗 #chicagofrocktails2024 #sewcialevent #DIYFashion
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💕 Thank you @chicagofrocktails for an unforgettable evening! ✨ Don’t forget to check out @twincitiesfrocktails coming up on October 5, 2024

Curious what #Frocktails is?
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🌟✂️ Sew your own masterpiece, mingle with fellow fashionistas, and strut your stuff on the runway. 📸💃 It’s all about creativity, community, and celebrating handmade style! 🎉👗 #chicagofrocktails2024 #sewcialevent #DIYFashion
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💕 Thank you @chicagofrocktails for an unforgettable evening! ✨ Don’t forget to check out @twincitiesfrocktails coming up on October 5, 2024

Had such a fabulous weekend @chicagofrocktails
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Thank you @anncie2001 for putting together the very first Chicago Frocktails. What a great weekend of fashion, fabrics, and new friends! #chicagofrocktails2024 #chicagosews #v8814 #voguepatterns

Had such a fabulous weekend @chicagofrocktails
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Thank you @anncie2001 for putting together the very first Chicago Frocktails. What a great weekend of fashion, fabrics, and new friends! #chicagofrocktails2024 #chicagosews #v8814 #voguepatterns

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