These skirts were SO much fun to make! Watch the video in the previous post to see how we created these fantasy Stanwyck Skirts, and then download the applique patterns and instruction files below. The...
2020-04-24 14:52:36 +0000 UTC View Post
April's second Patreon project is one I am SO excited about: three ways to embellish the new Stanwyck Skirt pattern! With assistant designer Melisha Richter and special guest Amy Appell of knitwear design brand 2020-04-24 14:52:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! Here's a little sneak peek of the fabric I used in the May Patreon project, plus the shoes I wore with the sample garments. I'm so excited to show you what it is! I think you'll find it perfect for quarantine sewing.
Also! There's a whole NEW PROJECT coming TOMORROW! (Sor...
2020-04-23 16:38:18 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone! Please read the below carefully as I have changed some Zoom procedures. In this brave new world, we need additional security on Zoom so you will need to register for the party in advance. It won't take you long and it will help us avoid degenerates, trolls and "zoombombers," oh my!&n...
2020-04-10 15:41:40 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone, it's time for another Zoom Sewing Circle! Join me on Friday, April 10th at 6:00 pm EDT. And this week is a special one because it's a BIRTHDAY sewing circle. Help me and my fellow Aries babies celebrate our quarantine birthdays. The dress code is PAJAMAS so wear some fun sleepwear. B...
2020-04-07 23:02:06 +0000 UTC View PostI'm so excited for tonight's sewing circle! We are opening this up to all Patron tiers, and please keep in mind that only 100 people can join at any given time. This is still a bit of an experiment, and there will be more live events at other times if you can't make this one! These meetin...
2020-04-02 18:21:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Update! We've now added sizes 18-34 on this sleeve Expansion, as well as on the Rita Blouse itself. Hooray!
Ooh la la! This bishop sleeve expansion for the Rita Blouse really brings the dram...
2020-04-01 13:46:16 +0000 UTC View Post
This month's first Patreon exclusive project (there are more coming!) is an expansion on the Rita Blouse, but made with Bishop Sleeves in a lace fabric. This video shows you my top tips for sewing in lace...
2020-04-01 13:46:08 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone! I hope you're hanging in there. Tomorrow is April 1st, so that means a new exclusive project release! And this month we have TWO releases to look forward to; tomorrow's is a smaller project to tide you over until the big one. But that doesn't mean it's any less exciting! Tomorrow's p...
2020-03-31 14:41:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! I'm going live at 2:00 pm EDT with a makeup tutorial!
You can go to the link above and set a reminder now if you like! If you watch the live here on Patreon, you...
2020-03-28 17:06:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! I will be going live TODAY at 6:00 pm EST. I have lots of fun topics for us including posing! Enjoy a laugh at my expense as I attempt to demonstrate some of my favorite poses for you, so you can model your own makes. You can watch the live video in this post, but I highly recommend ...
2020-03-20 16:56:23 +0000 UTC View PostTime for a little good news, am I right? I'm pleased to announce the THREE winners of my fabric giveaway. Each will receive a five-yard cut of one of my coveted Spotlight fabrics.
Beth Smith: "That Amalfi Coast is awesome and I'd love another version of the B... 2020-03-19 17:32:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all! I hope you've all been enjoying this month's project, the Peter Pan Bolero! So many of us have been stuck at home, so I've been whipping up several of these to help pass the time (#stayhomeandsew everyone). My ...
2020-03-17 16:04:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! I wanted to give you a little sneak peek of the materials we used for our April Patreon content! It was a really exciting month for me because I got to work in some entirely new mediums and materials. I can't wait to show you what we have in store for you. The release schedule will b...
2020-03-16 15:50:34 +0000 UTC View Post
I feel like we all need a special treat these days, so I was thinking about what would make a fun giveaway for you all this month. I realized I have yardage of some of my most coveted Spotlight designs, so how about some fabric prizes? (These stretch sateen fabrics are only available at Spotlight...
2020-03-11 17:50:31 +0000 UTC View Post
It's time to announce the March live streams! Here's what we'll be doing this month:
*Friday, March 20th at 6 pm EST: Q&A Live Stream with Gertie and Melisha ($3 tier and up)
I'm excited to bring some special guests to the monthly live streams, and what could be m...
2020-03-05 21:48:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all! Here’s a little follow-up to Saturday’s hair tutorial live stream. (Spoiler alert: I wet my hair too much last night and it was still wet when I took out my curlers this morning!) I thought it might be fun to share little behind-the-scenes moments like this one. Have a wonderful day e...
2020-03-03 14:27:34 +0000 UTC View Post
UPDATE 3/13: PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR PATTERN UPDATE INFO.
How cute is this little knit bolero? This is the perfect versatile layering piece that will get you through seasonal transitions no matter where you live.
Watch the video in the previous post to see my...
2020-03-01 14:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Meet the Peter Pan Bolero! This chic '50s style layering piece is designed to look great with dresses, full skirts, pencil skirts, jumpsuits, trousers--you name it. Watch the video to learn about working with stable knits, how to construct a perfectly polished collar, and how to embellish the col...
2020-03-01 14:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Oh my goodness, so sorry for the technical issues today! What a fun time we had hanging out once I resolved it though. Thank you all so much for joining. As promised, here is the list of produc...
2020-02-29 19:14:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! Hope you're having a great week. We've been busy little bees getting a bunch of content ready for you--for March and beyond! Just as a reminder, here's what's happening this weekend:
HAIR TUTORIAL LIVESTREAM Saturday, February 29th at 2 pm EST
This ...
2020-02-27 16:56:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! As a reminder, I will be going live on Saturday, February 22nd at 2 pm EST. You can watch the live video in this post, but I highly recommend that you go to this YouTube link so that you can participate in (or at least view) the chat:
Hi everyone! I know it can be a little overwhelming joining a new platform, so this post is here to help guide you. I will keep this post pinned to the top of my page to help you navigate the content here. We will be utilizing Patreon’s tagging system, and all content will be broken down into t...
2020-02-20 16:42:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Wow, it's hard to believe that our first month on Patreon is coming to a close soon! Melisha and I have been super busy planning new content for you--in fact, we've got ideas lined up through the end of ...
2020-02-17 19:25:26 +0000 UTC View PostYay, it's all happening! I'm super excited to connect with you all via live stream. Here are the dates and times for this month's live stream events. Save the date! Right before the live stream, I will put up a post here with a YouTube link. You must go to the YouTube link to participate...
2020-02-12 16:06:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Note: the Starburst Dress was a limited time bonus offer for first month subscribers. If you subscribed to my Patreon during February 2020, you would have received the pattern and video files via email on March 2nd. Thank you so much for being a subscriber from the very start! ...
2020-02-08 16:19:31 +0000 UTC View PostAsk me anything! Every month, we'll be doing a Q&A livestream for all tiers. (This will be a talking question and answer format, not a demonstration or tutorial, so please keep that in mind when formulating your questions.) Submit your questions now by commenting on ...
2020-02-07 16:03:08 +0000 UTC View Post
What a thrilling weekend! Thank you all so much for joining up. It means the world to us to have you as supporters!
Having you as patrons means we can go forward with some dream projects, and we've got SO much fun stuff in the works for the next few months. I promise you our upco...
2020-02-03 16:17:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello my early birds and Nancy Drews! If you are reading this on January 31st, it's because you somehow found this page before we officially launch on February 1st. (We're in a sort of "soft launch" period, since Patreon requires your project to be submitted for approval in advance. This approval...
2020-01-31 16:21:37 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm so excited to bring you this exclusive pattern expansion! Feel glamorous in the elements with this hooded Princess Coat.
Watch the video in the previous post to see my raincoat come together, and then download the pattern and instruction files here. There are separate files for the inst...
2020-01-30 17:06:17 +0000 UTC View Post