I haven't had the urge to blog in a very long time. But today I was randomly going through my drafts and discovered this half finished list of my favorite Asian owned crafting businesses that I started all the way back in May. So I decided to finally finish it today. I haven't actually made… Continue reading My Favorite Asian Owned Crafting Businesses
Category: Sewing
2020 Christmas Gift Round-Up
It's that time again! Here's another roundup of the handmade gifts I made for family for Christmas this year. This process always starts at the beginning of the year due to that post holiday high I get after coming off of working on a Christmas show and finally having some time off come the beginning… Continue reading 2020 Christmas Gift Round-Up
Etsy Shop Update
Just listed these bags on Etsy but they will also be coming with me to the Makers Market at Urban Sewciety in Westfield, NJ on December 5th from 10 AM- 4 PM. Rifle Paper Co. Zipper Tote with Flap Pocket for Interchangeable Knitting Needles $75 Rifle Paper Co. Canvas Zipper Tote with Front Flap Pocket… Continue reading Etsy Shop Update
Makers Market 2020
If it feels safe to do so, I'll be a vendor at the Makers Market at Urban Sewciety in Westfield, NJ on December 5 from 10 AM - 4 PM. I've always wanted to participate in this craft fair but was never able to do so because of work. This is the first year that… Continue reading Makers Market 2020
Free Sewing Machine Cover Pattern
During Shelter-In-Place, my one bedroom apartment has become my entire world. Not only does it serve as my living space, it is also functioning as my husband's office and a wardrobe room for a late night TV show. Shipping supplies are currently taking up our entry way. I've always used our dining table for cutting… Continue reading Free Sewing Machine Cover Pattern
What I’ve Been Doing During Social Distancing
These are unprecedented times we're living through right now. There are no hard rules during social distancing (except stay at least 6 feet away from people and wear a mask whenever you go outside!) So I've made a bullet point list of all the things I've been doing while quarantining over the past month. This… Continue reading What I’ve Been Doing During Social Distancing
DIY Kate Middleton Hat Band
Back in December, my friend Rose and I got together to DIY some headbands inspired by Kate Middleton. We hope people will find this tutorial to be a nice distraction during this time of social distancing. You can find it on Rose's blog, Royal Caffeine, here. Let us know how we did in the comments.… Continue reading DIY Kate Middleton Hat Band
Embroidered Floral Emery Dress
Around this time last year, I started working on a dress to wear to a dear friend's wedding. Since I know what I like, I resorted to using my go-to pattern for special occasion dresses- Christine Haynes' Emery Dress pattern. However, this time I wanted something a little different than my previous versions, which I… Continue reading Embroidered Floral Emery Dress
2019 Christmas Gift Roundup
During the month of January for the past few years, I've found myself newly unemployed after coming off of working on a Christmas show. Having missed most of the Christmas celebrations with my family due to work, I usually feel a mix of what I'll call post seasonal Christmas spirit along with a vivid sense… Continue reading 2019 Christmas Gift Roundup
My Rift Tee Plus Knitting Project Bag Tutorial with Free Pattern!
I've never understood the point of short sleeved sweaters. Weren't sweaters supposed to keep you warm? But then I came across Jacqueline Cieslak's Rift Tee pattern and my life changed. I saw the sneak peaks on Instagram and I knew I had to make it. I had just made her Ursa Sweater and really enjoyed… Continue reading My Rift Tee Plus Knitting Project Bag Tutorial with Free Pattern!
Ruddy To Craft 