Itch to Stitch Birthday Tour – Day 2
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It’s so nice to hear about your sewing memories and mentors! Please keep your comments coming! Today I’ve decided to split the post into two, with this one focusing on the blog tour and put the featured designer post and giveaway in another.
For the second day of the Itch to Stitch Birthday Tour, I am very fortunate to have three amazing sewists and bloggers with me. (Check out other days of the Itch to Stitch Birthday Tour.)
Jaime from Made by Jaime
“Hi! I’m Jaime and I blog at MadeByJaime.com. I’ve been sewing since I was 15 year old! I loved it so much I went on to earn a Bachelor Degree in Home Economics, emphasis in clothing and textiles. I’ve worked in quilt shops and a bridal alterations room, but currently create at home for sale, for myself and my family, which includes my husband of 13 years and our two kids, aged 7 & 4. I’ve “known” Kennis since I helped to test her first pattern, the Marbella Dress, and have really enjoyed seeing each pattern come out since then. When she was looking for help to celebrate her first anniversary I chose to go with Paulina for it’s easy style and different layers. I really enjoyed playing with this pattern – come on over to see how I mixed it up!”
Lucinda from Sew Wrong
Lucinda is a Boston-area craft-a-holic obsessed with sewing and knitting, as well as other crafty goodness, and blogs about creating a handmade wardrobe at Sew Wrong. When she’s not sitting at her sewing machine, she can usually be found with her running shoes on or swimming laps at the local pool.
Lindy Petal Skirt is Lucinda’s pattern of choice for this occasion.
Nicola from Seaside Notions
Nicola Hebert of Seaside Notions loves a tasty glass of red wine, scented candles and a quiet evening to curl up with her sewing machine! The Paulina is the perfect fit to cozy up with your sewing machine with some soft leggings and fluffy UGGs!. Check out her hack of the Paulina to see how she modified the pattern to include a Peek-a-boo “V” at the neckline and woven sleeves with a cuff.
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Follow these blogs to see their awesome creations from Itch to Stitch patterns:
Scruffy Badger Time | Call Ajaire | Wally and Grace
Sew Wrong | Bella Sunshine Designs | Seaside Notions | Made by Jaime
Sweet Little Chickadee | Inspinration | Friends Stitched Together
Stoney Sews | Just Keep Sewing | My Little Sewing Dreams
Allie J. | Creative Counselor | Love, Lucie | Girls in the Garden
FABulous Home Sewn | Goddess of Sewing | Rebel & Malice | The Telltale Tasha
House of Estrela | Made by Sara | Sew Shelly Sew | Red Knits
Learning the basics of sewing with my Grandmother.
Probably when I gave a quilt to a friend for her birthday, she knows how much work goes into a quilt so she really loved it.
Fondest sewing memory–just two weeks ago–my three year old nephew wanted to help me sew. He sat next to me on the bench and pressed and held down the reverse lever when I told him it was time and when to let go. So cute!
my vest memory is when my 10 year old wanted to learn to sew and the first thing she made me was a purse it was really good.
I took a sewing class in middle school and we had to master several techniques before we could get a “sewing license” and sew a full garment. My parents thought it was funny but I was proud and hung it in my room.
Myfondest memory was when I finished my first garment. It was a denim coat with pockets and loop belt. It took hours to complete but I was so happy when I finished. I hadn’t gotten the hang of fitting yet do it was too small but my friend-girl loved it when I gifted it to get.
My fondest sewing memory is sitting next to my mom with my red toy singer sewing machine (who was also sewing on a machine) making a dress for my doll.
Making my wedding dress with my mom 🙂
Hmm, my fondest memory… so hard because there are so many good ones. Probably being able to teach my little friend and watch her creativity blossom and grow. She has such a knack for it and I’m so thankful I got to enable her.
I still remember the first skirt I made my mom. Made on my little sewing machine. I was so proud .