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Biscayne Pattern Hack :: From Top to Tunic

April 17, 2018 By Melissa Q. 4 Comments

If you have been reading this blog for a while you know that I love hacking sewing patterns and you also know that one of my favorite things …

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Georgia Dress in Rayon

November 29, 2017 By Melissa Q. 9 Comments

I have been hunting for that perfect, easy, casual dress for a long time. Something easy to slip on when I'm headed to an event at the kids' …

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Perfect Fall Sweater :: A Lane Raglan Hack

October 2, 2017 By Melissa Q. 4 Comments

We have a gigantic tree smack-dab in the center of our yard and all summer long it keeps our garden about ten degrees cooler than the …

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Bohemian Trevi Top :: contrast yoke and tassels

April 24, 2017 By Melissa Q. 5 Comments

Most of the time as I am working with a pattern, I think up a million ways to hack it. "It's a tunic!" "Oooh, a twofer dress!" "AND, even a …

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Ikat Tank Top

September 22, 2016 By Melissa Q. Leave a Comment

Remember the accidental skirt? The one that was the bottom half of a hacked Sanibel dress? Well, what remained of the top half was calling …

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  • Happy Valentines Day! I’m feeling all the love for my Upcycled Sweater Boot Slippers! And I want to spread the ❤️ 💕as a part of the Mending Hearts Challenge with @breaknremake ....there is a free pattern and tutorial #ontheblog (ahappystitch.com) because what is more loving than warm toes AND warm calves? Not a lot! Grab those worn out, too small, hole-riddled sweaters and prepare for a love like no other. ✨
Have you started any mending yet? Remember to use #ahappyremake between today and March 17th so we can see it! Show your closet some love! 🥰
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#makersmovement #ethicalfashion #diyslippers #memadewardrobe #upcycledsweaters #sustainablefashion #staywarmdiy #ahappystitchmakes #tutorial #upcycledsweaterbootslippers
  • Time to mend some hearts! I’m so excited to be teaming up with Joan  @breaknremake to spread some Valentines love 💕. We are both going to show love to some broken hearted clothes and mend them bringing something new and fresh to our closets. If you saw my stories on Friday you know that I already mended five shirts. It seriously upgraded my closet. BUT WAIT...there’s more! Joan and I want you to get in on the action. We will both be posting an inspirational tutorial this week. Join us and do some mending with the hashtag #ahappyremake and we will both pick a favorite remake by March 17th.  Not only will you revive and re-love what’s been set to the side for too long but there’s also a giveaway! Stay tuned and start mending! We can’t wait to see what you do! 💕
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#makersmovement #mend #ethicalfashion #ethicalsewing #makeitnew #loveyourcloset #breakandremake #memadewardrobe #giveaway
  • The latest pattern from @halfmoonatelier is out and I’m IN LOVE! it’s the wrap top and dress VONDEL. ✨
Details on my blog (ahappystitch.com) ✨
It’s on sale right now so be sure to grab it quick! ✨
#memadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #makersgonnamake #ahappystitchmakes #makersmovement #sewingpattern #handmadewardrobe #mindfulwardrobe #wraptopvondel #sewing #wearwhatyousew @jonesandvandermeer
  • Come sew with me!! I’m thrilled to be teaching at the inimitable @fancytigercrafts this May 11! Join me for a fabulous espadrilles workshop. Check out their website to register. ✨
Not in Denver? I’ll be teaching at @dearhandmadelife ‘s conference CRAFTCATION in April and there are additional workshops planned across the country coming soon! ✨
Let’s make some shoes! ✨
#theespadrilleskit #makersgonnamake #ahappystitchmakes #makersmovement #espadrillesworkshop #fancytigercrafts #makeyourownshoes #diyshoes ✨
I’m wearing my #sloanleggings from @heyjunehandmade and #viewridgetop from @straightstitchdesigns in this 📸
  • Friends! I am so thrilled to be on the @indie_sew blogger team alongside so many amazing makers!!(@kaleidothought @nf_merritts @endearingeveryday @pomegranatesandpieces @myhandmadewardrobe @wearing_old_bones ...check them out!) Thanks so much for all your enthusiasm.
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I’m excited to get started but also kind of freaking out. I am going to be making the Nettie Bodysuit and Ginger Jeans from @closetcase.patterns . Am I nuts? This is a fair question! Possibly? ✨
I’ve made pants before but never 👖. And skinny jeans! Yikes! I have very wide hips (they are more than 10” bigger than my waist) and store bought skinny jeans never ever fit. This means I’m both super excited to make jeans that fit but terrified by the potential for fitting issues! Any tips are welcome! #makemybootyshine ✨
And, the bodysuit. Well, I just decided to ignore the stupid voice that says I’m too old for that. Screw that noise! Question is, do I make the backless version? ✨
P.S. I’m starting a virtual book club of sorts to help me learn alongside other allies. Check my story for details! ✨
#makersmovement #wearwhatyousew #sewingproject #indiesew #bloggerteam #ahappystitchmakes #makersgonnamake #gingerjeans #nettiebodysuit #virtualbookclub
  • I know.  You’ve been wondering who was going to revive the tracksuit?! Well, I am here for you! And I am cozy as heck in this cold weather. Details are on my blog including some buried #handmadehustle stills for @katiekortmanart 🤣. I used an eco-hemp fabric from @stonemountainfabric and 2” wide elastic from @moodfabrics . The patterns are a crazy hacked combination of Lounge pants from @thatwendyward , a nearly released wrap top from @halfmoonatelier and the Halifax Hoodie from @heyjunehandmade .  I’m living my 70s preppy tennis dreams friends! Ahappystitch.com ✨
#wearwhatyousew #memadeeveryday #makersmovement #stripedtracksuit #ootd #sustainablesewing #patternhacking #sewing #sewingproject #makersgonnamake #njsews #ahappystitchmakes
  • I was heartbroken when I discovered THREE beautiful wool sweaters had holes in them. But I’m pretty excited about where this little project is headed. Felted wool is the best, you all! You might say I’m mending broken hearts in my studio today. Right @breaknremake ?❤️
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I can’t wait to share more soon!
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#feltedwool #makersmovement #ethicalfashion #sustainablesewing #wearwhatyousew #reuse #sewingblogger #sewcialists #warmandcozy #ahappyremake
  • How stupid cute are these teeny tiny espadrilles made in @jenhewett fabric?! Kid and toddler espadrillesare now in the shop!
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#awwww #makeyourownshoes #makersmovement #theespadrilleskit #ahappystitch #jenhewettfabrics #diyshoes
  • Happy Friday!! Espadrille Kits in Toddler & Kid sizes are now available in the shop! (Link in my profile). If you just want to squeal at my little friend’s cuteness you will want to check out my blog. It’s ahappystitch.com and I promise it will make your day brighter ✨. ✨
#handmadeshoesforeveryone #theespadrilleskit #ahappystitch #makeyourownshoes #makersmovement #diyshoes #makersgonnamake #handmadeshoesforkids #handmadeespadrilles
  • I’m going deep into each and every component of #theespadrilleskit on my blog today in an attempt at greater transparency and understanding. I take great care to be mindful about the impact my clothes have on the world and I want you to know I do the same when it comes to helping you make shoes. ✨
A huge thanks to everyone who has asked, very kindly, for details. You are the best! You will love my post. Others might find it tedious 🤣 but that’s ok. It’s all up there for you! Ahappystitch.com ✨
These shoes are from the birds, bugs and flowers collection, btw. ✨
#makeyourownshoes #diyshoes #ahappystitch #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #transparencyincraft
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