A Fancy for Sewing, Fabric, & Vintage
I've inherited a love of sewing, fabric, vintage, and gardening from my mom and both of my grandmothers, and these things bring me much happiness. Right now I'm wrapped up in preparing and making things for baby (my first on the way, in time for Christmas!). I also enjoy quilting and sewing for the wee-ones, and I always have a number of projects in the hopper for family and friends. Recent finished projects include a bias cut, A-line skirt made with batik fabric for my niece, which we worked on together, and my most ambitious project so far, a free-style, artistic, queen-sized quilt for my mom and dad's anniversary.
My mom taught me how to sew, and she continued to learn from her mom throughout my grandma's life (both seamstresses and tailors). I continue to learn from her, books and the internet, my local quilt shop, and...sewing! I really want to learn more about garment making from my mom--She has a real talent for it.
I started this vintage pattern shop on Etsy in 2012, and I'm learning more and more about fashions from the past as I go. I think my favorite era is the early to mid 1930s (Poirot Era), but I can't resist pouring over patterns through both the Swing and New Look Eras (late 30s to early 50s).
Thank you, pattern enthusiast reading this right now. My hope for you is that you find something that inspires you to sew!
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I have another shop on Etsy, akashaOnline.etsy.com , where you will find handmade pressed-floral greeting cards and earrings made with vintage glass and crystal, freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones, new crystal and glass, and solid 0.925 sterling silver findings, which are presented on a pressed-floral card.