Fabric

I love fabric. Even as a teenager I loved linens, towels, and anything fabric related. I didn't do much with fabric then, but I loved it. Since starting "Mama Made It" I've been able to play around with so many beautiful fabrics. Cottons. Corduroys. Flannels. Bold prints. Calicos. Solids. Plaids. Oh how I enjoy it!

What kinds of fabrics do you like best?

More 'Mama'

More of what 'Mama' is offering:

So, what is it?

What is Mama Made It? So glad you asked!

Mama Made It is a do-it-yourself line of clothing kits for those of you who like to sew but prefer to avoid the prep work.

Here's an example of what you get when you purchase a Mama Made It sewing kit:

- all fabric and notions (except thread) you need to finish the outfit; fabric is pre-cut to the size you order
- simple instructions (complete with pictures)



Just imagine...your daughter needs some cute new clothes for fall (we will eventually have cooler temps!), so you hit the department store or Target but everything in her size looks like something an adult would wear. Answer: Mama Made It!

Or, you have a grandson and his mom likes stylish and functional clothes, but she doesn't sew herself. Answer: [Grand]Mama Made It!

You get the picture.

I've got different kits for boys and girls in sizes 12 mos - 6. Visit my Etsy site (http://www.etsy.com/shop/SheSewsSo) to see what kits are available now, and be sure to check back often for updates!

13 days

It's been 13 days since my last post. How did that happen? I kept thinking..."Oh, it's been about a week. I should probably post again." A week? How 'bout two??

Okay, so what have I been doing these past two weeks? Sewing. A lot. Yay!

Here's a taste of 'Mama Made It' to whet your appetite... Bow ties


Corduroy carpenter pants
Corduroy Wrap Dresses


More to come!

Preview of what's to come

I'm in the very beginning stages of a new sewing venture. It's not ready to be unveiled completely, but here's a sneak preview of what you'll hopefully see a lot more of in the coming weeks and months:

Shirts, Oh My...

Well, I tried my hand at making two different shirts for myself this summer and neither turned out to really work with my body shape. Turns out I need a little more definition in the waistline so as not to look like I'm wearing a paper sack. So, two shirts made of fabric I loved, in styles I thought I'd love are being added to my Etsy page for $10 a piece (http://www.etsy.com/shop/SheSewsSo). They're unworn, except for me trying them on for fit, and are both sized well for a medium-large person of average height. If you're medium-sized with a larger bust, or larger-sized with a smaller bust, these shirts could be a great staple to add to your summer wardrobe!

Summer Tunic: lightweight swiss dot fabric in a single layer; bright coral, orange, yellow, taupe, and red keep you feeling cheery! Bell-shaped sleeves can be rolled up and fastened just above the elbow to make this more casual and even cooler on a particularly scorching summer day! Hits at mid-hip in front and low hip in back. Side vents at hem and arm hems.Flutter-Sleeve Top: Oh how I love Kaffe Fassett fabrics! Jewel-toned fabric from his Lotus Leaf collection is used for the neckline and sleeves. I used a simple complimentary calico for the body. Sewn pleats keep the bustline free from extra fabric and the body is slightly shaped (can't see it) to provide some waistline definition. This shirt hangs beautifully on a person, though not on a hanger. :)

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway!

I've read Sew Mama Sew for a few years now, gleaning lots of wonderful tips on how to improve my sewing skills and being introduced constantly to new patterns and fabrics. They've decided to give away a Husqvarna serger this month. I would love to have a serger...any serger...but a Husqvarna! Wow! It's a seamstress' dream! I usually end up spending more time finishing seams and ragged edges than I do actually sewing a project together, so to have a serger would be a huge time-saver!

If you sew, and would like to enter the contest, here's the link to the instructions and details about the serger: http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=9630.

Here's to improving our sewing skills and the quality of our projects with the help of a serger!