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Transform a Dress into a Cowl Sleeve Blouse

cowl sleeve blouse

Have you ever tried to create a blouse from a dress pattern? It is a simple process, you just need to pay attention to a few key tweaks. Some sewers would rather just buy a blouse pattern but this method helps you create more than one look without spending more money. I will share the following changes and keys to making a cowl sleeve dress into a cowl sleeve blouse. The excitement was real when I received my "Shapes of Beauty" from my Jewels fabric pattern collection in poly crepe de chine ... continue reading...


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Sew a Vintage Tweed Jacket

sew vintage tweed jacket

Going thrifting is always a joy and a surprise as you never know what treasure you are going to find. I often find great fabric at my local Value Village as well as sewing patterns. This lovely pink tweed fabric was just enough for either a skirt or short jacket. And it was only eight dollars! But I wasn't sure what I would make until I found a McCall's 5585 pattern from 1991. The pattern was an updated 90s version of the Chanel tweed jacket. I knew right away that I would use the pink fabric to ... continue reading...


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How to Make Your Creative Practice Mindful

how to make create practice mindful

Mindfulness can be useful in any practice including your creative practice. Mindfulness is important for your creative practice because it creates intentionality and an attunement with all that you do. It takes your values and beliefs and weaves them into your creations. If you create for work, for fun or both this post is for you. In this post, I will be covering what mindfulness is, why it is crucial to make your practice the best it can be and tips for how to incorporate it into your every ... continue reading...


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Jeweled Bow Blouse

Bow blouse

After receiving my gorgeous "Jeweled Splendor" fabric from my Jewels Collection in poly crepe de chine from Spoonflower, I knew I wanted to make a bow blouse. The fabric was so soft and had a beautiful drape. I had created the bow blouse previously from a retro 1983 Stitch 'n' Save McCall's pattern and I knew it would be a perfect match for the fabric. In the following video, you will be able to see how lovely the fabric is. Follow along with this lovely make and learn some tips for your own ... continue reading...


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DIY Reversible Kimono Jacket

diy reversible kimono jacket

One of my go to pieces in my wardrobe has always been a blazer. A blazer gives an outfit a classy feel whether dressed up or casual. Another one of my favorite pieces is a cardigan. I wanted to marry the two together to create my own vision of a blazer mixed with a cardigan and a touch of kimono/robe feel. When I created the jeweled ladies pattern called "Adorned", the image in my mind was of a flowing robe. The large print is best displayed with a longer garment, so I took my inspiration and ... continue reading...


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Stop Self Criticism & Gain Confidence

Self Criticism is making you doubt your abilities as an artist, but you can become fearless!
Grab Your Free e-book, "Become a Confident Artist" so you can confidently show up and share your work!

Welcome friend!

Hi, I'm Darlene! I love all things floral when it comes to painting and designing fabric to sew with. I also love helping other women artists show up confidently and share their creative offerings. I would love to connect.

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Your why is the foundation of your entire creative Your why is the foundation of your entire creative process. 
Your why determines who and how you serve. 
You're wide determines the decisions you make. 
Your why is the glue that holds your creative practice together. 
Do you know your why? 
If you're still wondering what it is, grab "Become a Confident Artist" (full version) and head to page 36. From there, you can take action and live from the foundation of knowing your why for every decision you make.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!☘️ I don't have to sa Happy St. Patrick's Day!☘️
I don't have to say much here because you know how much I love green. 
I love how versatile these shorts are. You can dress them up or down.
It reminds me of all the hats we wear as creatives: social media managers, marketing eficianodos, sales gurus, blog writers, and don't forget creatives.
Don't forget to tend to your inner well being.
Do you have regular scheduled self care? 
What about regular affirmations? No? I can help. 
Go to link in bio for your free workbook. It's packed with artist specific affirmations. 
What are you waiting for? Go get it!
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects
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If you are creative, you know that there is a true If you are creative, you know that there is a true roller coaster of emotions throughout a project. 
There's,
Oh, this is so exciting!
and then 
What am I thinking?
and 
How am I ever going to get this done?! 
I hear you. I go through pretty much every emotion throughout a project. There are times when I just don't even want to finish it because I don't like how it's going. 
But if you prepare yourself and you know that this is the process, you will be less likely to quit.
In addition to being prepared for the emotional roller coaster, it's important to have good affirmations in place when you start to get negative and start listening to those lies your inner critic says about you and your ability.
Would you like to have some affirmations at your fingertips prepared ahead of time? Go to the link in my bio for the free confidence workbook.
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #innercritic #takearisk  #patterndesigner #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingasart #sewingaddict #affirmyourself #affirmationsdaily
I'm obssessed! If you like pink and green, I'm yo I'm obssessed!
If you like pink and green, I'm your gal!
I love seeing these patterns in all types of fabric. The cover photo shows them in cotton and look so rich!
Bring on the colour of confidence!
Speaking of confidence...would you like more?
Head to the link in bio for confidence goodies.
#artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingblog #sewinginspiration #sewingblogger #sewinglife#createmakeshare 
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I can't believe how beautiful this dress is by @ki I can't believe how beautiful this dress is by @kimdavedesigns 😍
This pattern, Pearl of Great Price in pink, is part of  my Jewels fabric collection. 
After following @kimdavedesigns here on the 'gram, she was my first choice to design, make and wear my fabric. And she said yes!!!
What a dream it was to work with such a skilled designer!
I love the tutorials as much as the finished product! If you are a sewer wanting to up your pattern making skills, go check out Kim Dave Designs on YouTube. (Link in her bio)
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewinglife #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog
#pearlsfabric #satindress #ruffledress #springdress
💚Green crush? 🍏I never even liked any colo 💚Green crush? 
🍏I never even liked any color green until about 25 years ago. I say 25 years ago because that was the year I picked sage green for my bridesmaid's dresses. 
I'm still happy I went with that color it's still very beautiful to me. I wouldn't wear it now but for the time and looking back, I love it.
🧶Then, it became emerald green about 10 years ago. I just loved it. Velvet and satin in evening wear is always lush and beautiful. 
I even created an entire vision board on pinterest with lush emerald greens.
🧵The more I stepped into my confidence, the more green became the it color for me. Not only is green calming and refreshing, but it is also an automatic confidence booster when you wear it.
🥝Do you agree? 
✅️Do you need more confidence? Try green and my FREE confidence workbook link is in the bio.
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You can borrow, wear or fake confidence even if yo You can borrow, wear or fake confidence even if you don't feel it. 
Sometimes, you just need a few seconds of courage to take a risk.
Remember to vocalize your success and your affirmations daily. And be sure to write out your success. 
Choose to believe that others can't be lying about you.
I would love to connect and get to know what you need in the area of confidence. Go to the link in the bio to set up a chat.
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This is one of those projects that completely surp This is one of those projects that completely surprised me. In a good way. 
I was not very pleased when I received my fabric back as I had kept the scale too large and really wanted it to be a much smaller scale. Lesson learned.
I really struggled with what to make with the fabric.
When I finally decided on shorts I got a little bit excited. 
And then I got really excited when everything turned out better than I had hoped.
There was no pattern for this just my pants block patterns that I had put together through a couple YouTube videos.
I use the zipper tutorial from a @sewoveritlondon pants pattern. 
There were many hiccups along the way but I have learned to accept them as a normal part of the process.
Have you ever been surprised by one of your projects in a good way?
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So many good intentions... Even though I am all a So many good intentions...
Even though I am all about the process, it is hard to document. Especially when I created my own pattern.
I do love the result in this case. The "Adorned" fabric in satin is glorious. 
Please check out my post on the "Kimono Style Jacket" (link in bio)
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Your why is the foundation of your entire creative Your why is the foundation of your entire creative process. 
Your why determines who and how you serve. 
You're wide determines the decisions you make. 
Your why is the glue that holds your creative practice together. 
Do you know your why? 
If you're still wondering what it is, grab "Become a Confident Artist" (full version) and head to page 36. From there, you can take action and live from the foundation of knowing your why for every decision you make.
#sewistsofinstagram
#modernsewist
#sewingismytherapy
#minervadotcom
#wardrobebymepatterns
#sewingover40
#cottonfabrics
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewinglife #dowhatyoulove #knowyourwhy
Happy St. Patrick's Day!☘️ I don't have to sa Happy St. Patrick's Day!☘️
I don't have to say much here because you know how much I love green. 
I love how versatile these shorts are. You can dress them up or down.
It reminds me of all the hats we wear as creatives: social media managers, marketing eficianodos, sales gurus, blog writers, and don't forget creatives.
Don't forget to tend to your inner well being.
Do you have regular scheduled self care? 
What about regular affirmations? No? I can help. 
Go to link in bio for your free workbook. It's packed with artist specific affirmations. 
What are you waiting for? Go get it!
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewinglife #patterndesigner 
#sewistsofinstagram
#modernsewist
#sewingismytherapy
#wardrobebymepatterns
#sewingover40
#cottonfabrics
#affirmationsdaily 
#practiceselfcare
If you are creative, you know that there is a true If you are creative, you know that there is a true roller coaster of emotions throughout a project. 
There's,
Oh, this is so exciting!
and then 
What am I thinking?
and 
How am I ever going to get this done?! 
I hear you. I go through pretty much every emotion throughout a project. There are times when I just don't even want to finish it because I don't like how it's going. 
But if you prepare yourself and you know that this is the process, you will be less likely to quit.
In addition to being prepared for the emotional roller coaster, it's important to have good affirmations in place when you start to get negative and start listening to those lies your inner critic says about you and your ability.
Would you like to have some affirmations at your fingertips prepared ahead of time? Go to the link in my bio for the free confidence workbook.
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #innercritic #takearisk  #patterndesigner #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingasart #sewingaddict #affirmyourself #affirmationsdaily
I'm obssessed! If you like pink and green, I'm yo I'm obssessed!
If you like pink and green, I'm your gal!
I love seeing these patterns in all types of fabric. The cover photo shows them in cotton and look so rich!
Bring on the colour of confidence!
Speaking of confidence...would you like more?
Head to the link in bio for confidence goodies.
#artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingblog #sewinginspiration #sewingblogger #sewinglife#createmakeshare 
#createcultivate 
#mycreativebusiness 
#sharewithconfidence #greenwithenvy #greendesign #greenfabric #greenpatterns #confidencecoach #licensingartist #fabricdesign
I can't believe how beautiful this dress is by @ki I can't believe how beautiful this dress is by @kimdavedesigns 😍
This pattern, Pearl of Great Price in pink, is part of  my Jewels fabric collection. 
After following @kimdavedesigns here on the 'gram, she was my first choice to design, make and wear my fabric. And she said yes!!!
What a dream it was to work with such a skilled designer!
I love the tutorials as much as the finished product! If you are a sewer wanting to up your pattern making skills, go check out Kim Dave Designs on YouTube. (Link in her bio)
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewinglife #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog
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