- a happily married Mommy of 2 dear little ones
- a DIY enthusiast - sewing, jewelry-making, knitting, and crocheting
- a shopaholic / deal-hunter who got into DIYing to get looks for a much lower price
- a burgeoning foodie willing to travel great distances for good food
- petite in stature (5'2") and smallish in build (XSP / 0 on top) with a mommy gut and hips (sz 4 on bottom)
I am not:
- an expert on anything but I enjoy sharing how I got from point A to B with you in tutorials.
- a fashion blogger. Much as I love clothes, I do not have expertise on what looks good together - hence my love for real fashion bloggers (see my blogroll). When I do post an outfit, I love getting feedback from you :)
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, etc. by emailing me at:
sewpetitegal (at) gmail.com
I cannot find the bead/button on the end that resembles the Chan lu type..........its oval/concave sorta usually in silver. Do you know a source to find them?
ReplyDeleteI've been using normal buttons from the craft store and haven't come across that kind of button. Sorry! If I ever do, I'll come back and reply with a link.
DeleteWhat size Nymo thread do you use for your leather wrap bracelet?
ReplyDeleteHello - I used size D
DeleteHola!!! Nice page!!!!!! Why were you avoiding it??
ReplyDeletehi! i was wondering what brand of sewing machine you use? thanks-jodi
ReplyDeleteHi Jodi! I use a Singer Heavy Duty 4423. I've had it for almost a year and love it! I bought it through Amazon for $130 shipped:
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Hope this helps!
im having trouble when i try to start a new thread. how do you tie it? (the one with beads and the new one you are going to start. Please tell me step by step.
ReplyDeleteHi! You can really tie any kind of knot you like to connect a new thread. The trick is to add a dot of super glue to make sure it stays secure.
DeleteI am inspired by your tutorials. Can you recommend a sewing machine for a beginner?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Hi! Thank you for your kind words! I use and love the Singer Heavy Duty 4423 - it's a basic, reliable machine for a good price. I bought it through Amazon for $130 shipped:
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Hope this helps!
Hi SPG,
ReplyDeleteAny recommendations as to what accessories to get with a sewing machine? Just bought a Brother 6000I from Amazon for only ~135 shipped and would like any helpful tips you may have. Also any sewing blogs (if any) you recommend aside from yours ;)
Thank you for inspiring me to learn how to sew.
Hello! My most used "accessory" is my serger, but if you're a beginner, I'd probably wait until you know for sure that sewing is something you want to do as an ongoing hobby. I never knew how much I would use that thing until I got it. Other extras are a rotary blade, cutting mat, blade sharpener, extra needles (I have a twin needle for knits, but have yet to use it bc I've been lazy about looking up how to thread it), LOTS of bobbins, a good seam ripper and I use regular chalk to mark my lines.
DeleteFor sewing blogs, I love Little Nashua, but I don't think Kerry has updated it in a while. A Pair and A Spare has cute DIYs too - both of these are on my blogroll under "Crafty". Little Nashua also has a good blogroll to check out :)
Good luck on everything!!
Hi! I really like the dress you made for extrapetitegirl on her most recent fb post. Can I ask how much you would charge to make it and how long it would take for u you to make one? I am having a bridal shower the end of the month and that dress would be perfect! Can you contact me at qtqt72@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI know I'm relatively late but I'm interested in the skirt you posted on instagram (custom map skirt). Is there any way you could make something with a similar pattern? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteTo Janice Lee, You can make a dress, slacks, short pants) you name it. It is a lovely fabric. I will love to buy it to make me a dress.
DeleteHi Janice! Would you mind emailing me? sewpetitegal (at) gmail.com
DeleteI don't know how to contact you besides a blog comment :)