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Minerva Exclusive Fabric: The Chalk and Notch Fringe

It’s been a little while since I last wrote up a Minerva post to here’s my most recent make with them! This is one of a long line of exclusive prints that have just (and will continue) coming out for Minerva!

I was excited to see that the fabrics up for grabs was going to be one of my favorite fabrics (viscose challis) and I was even more excited to see that they’re OEKO-TEX certified! For anyone that doesn’t know, that simply means that the fabrics have been tested and cleared of harmful chemicals, making them healthier than a number of other fabric options!

DIY, FashionStephanie DeckerSeptember 9, 2022sewing blogger, sewing blog, sewing, plus size sewing, plus size sewist, curvy sewist, curvy sewing, Minerva, fabricComment

5+ Businesses for Swimwear Materials

It’s been a little while since I’ve been able to sit down and put together another listicle of my favorite shops but I figured, with summer here on full blast, that it’d be the perfect time to share some of my favorite shops and locations when it comes to gathering materials to make your own swimsuits! This blog post is only going to focus on where to find the perfect materials (like fabric, elastic, etc.) but next time I’ll be sure to post some of my favorite swimsuit patterns for you to take a look at! Now, let’s get to it!

FabricStephanie DeckerJune 24, 2022fabric, fabric shopping, swim, swimwear, handmade, sewingComment

Minerva: A Zadie Jumpsuit Hack

With all of the incredible buzz I’ve seen around the Zadie Jumpsuit since its release, I’ve been meaning to try the famous pattern myself. However, when I came across the fabric for my most recent Minerva make, I knew instantly that I had to make myself a maxi dress out of the stunning floral I had found. So I decided to combine the two!

We Out!

We sat down the day after her prom last year when my sister told me she wanted a jumpsuit with a removable skirt….Thanks to COVID, her prom outfit became her graduation jumpsuit!

Shop Small: Fabric Shops!

I’ve recently started searching for smaller fabric companies to support since I understand how vital business is in order to keep your own livelihood as well as those of any employees you may have. That being said, I decided to compile a list of some of my favorite smaller fabric companies for you to take a look at and support. Make sure you leave your favorites in the comments below!

#JBB29

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A Sewist’s Guide to NYC Shopping

Are you a sewist heading to NYC? Check out my list of favorite fabric, trim, and notion shops to visit!

Stephanie DeckerJanuary 1, 2020New York, NYC, NYC fabric, fabric, fabric shopping, shopping, travel, sewing, sewing blog, sewing blogger, curvy sewing, plus size sewingComment

#MakeNine2019

Time to set my making goals for 2019! Check out my 9 and let me know yours!