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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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I posted a video from another artist in my stories

I posted a video from another artist in my stories today. Go take a listen, it's so key. And wow, it really spoke to me.
It's so important to strip away all the things that you think you should be doing as an artist.
I did so many different creative endeavors before I realized that I could take my number one passion and create something that others could appreciate.
It's so important to lean into what you love and narrow that down so specifically that you find yourself naturally doing it without even thinking.
If you want to find that special something that allows you to do exactly what you love - and improve your confidence and overcome fear in the process - I would love to work with you.
Click the link in the bio that says, "Work with me," and let's set up a time to talk.
#kimonofashion #kimonostyle
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #seamstress #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewinglife
#handmadekimono #newkimonocollection #mindsetmattersmost
#impostersyndrome
#selfdoubt
#creativitycoaching
#selfdefeatingthoughts
#anxiousartist
#sharewithconfidence
#anxiouscreative
#feelthefearanddoitanyway
#innercritic
#creativelifehappylife
#coachforcreatives

The whirl of activity around here has been great!

The whirl of activity around here has been great!
I just have to keep managing the self-doubt and imposter beliefs that keep popping up.
#kimonofashion #kimonostyle
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #seamstress #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewinglife
#handmadekimono #poshmarkseller #poshmarksale #newkimonocollection #handmadesmallbusiness

Please join me as I will be auctioning approximate

Please join me as I will be auctioning approximately 3 new handmade kimono style robes this Friday on Poshmark at 11am MST!
🔗Link in bio🎉🥳
#kimonofashion #kimonostyle
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #seamstress #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewinglife
#handmadekimono #poshmarkseller #poshmarksale #newkimonocollection #custompattern

I've been avoiding finishing this prototype projec

I've been avoiding finishing this prototype project for my kimono style robe.
I am afraid that it won't turn out the way I want and I won't be able to sell it.
I'm afraid that people aren't going to like it.
I'm afraid that I don't have the right marketing skills, etc, etc..
Well, I'm making myself do it today. I can do this. I can make this dream a reality, even though it's been uphill the whole way. 🤷‍♀️
Fabric: @valuevillage_thrift
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects #kimonofashion #kimonostyle
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewinglife #mindsetmattersmost
#perfectionist
#selfconsciousartist
#impostersyndrome
#selfdoubt
#creativitycoaching
#sharewithconfidence
#feelthefearanddoitanyway

I am happy to announce that my fabrics are availab

I am happy to announce that my fabrics are available with @spoonflower
This is very exciting for me! I hope you take a browse and dream up your own creations!
#sewistsofinstagram
#modernsewist
#sewingismytherapy
#wardrobebymepatterns
#sewingover40
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger
#dressmakers #dressmakersofinstagram #diydressmaker #dressmaker #fabricforsale

Unbelievable!! These fabrics are all from @blende

Unbelievable!!
These fabrics are all from @blenderzgarmentrecyclers
You have to check them out if you sew on any level. You pay by the pound, and I probably paid around $10 for 8 meters!!
I am collecting fabrics to be part of my kimono style robe collection I am going to be starting on soon.
I am so excited to share my creations with the world!!
#sewistsofinstagram
#modernsewist
#sewingismytherapy
#wardrobebymepatterns
#sewingover40
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger
#dressmakers #dressmakersofinstagram #diydressmaker #reversiblerobe #kimonostylerobe

Find that one thing that you can't not do. Do it

Find that one thing that you can't not do.
Do it often and do it well.
Don't let anything or anyone stop you.
You were created for this.
Fabric: @valuevillage_thrift
Pattern: #soicarrietrousers from @sewoveritlondon
#sewistsofinstagram
#modernsewist
#sewingismytherapy
#wardrobebymepatterns
#sewingover40
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger
#dressmakers #dressmakersofinstagram #pantswithpockets #pleatedpants #musthavepockets #pullonpants

Yesterday was a very grey day inside my mind. Bec

Yesterday was a very grey day inside my mind.
Because I am such an emotional person, my emotions will dictate how I feel about myself, my relationships, and my creative work.
This is a very dangerous rut to get into.
I have to make sure that I keep myself in check.
This means that I acknowledge the emotion, let it have its moment, and then consciously choose to do what I don't feel like doing - moving on with my work and getting tasks done.
What do you do when your emotions take over your day and your creative work?
#sewistsofinstagram
#modernsewist
#sewingismytherapy
#wardrobebymepatterns
#sewingover40
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger
#dressmakers #dressmakersofinstagram #diydressmaker #dressmaker #acknowledge #dotheinnerwork

Are you ever inspired by a colour and know exactly

Are you ever inspired by a colour and know exactly what you want to create with it?
Recently, I went to the Fabulous Fabric Frenzy sale in support of @edmontongrandmothers who raise funds to support Grandmothers in Africa.
I found many gems, and this bright floral fabric was one of them.
I have been wanting to try a wrap-around dress for so long, and I finally did it with the pattern from McCall's #m8088
Of course, I made my own tweaks to customize it to my shape.
I love it! I must have loved doing it so much because it only took me 1 day to cut out and 1 day to sew!
What colour always draws you in? ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜
#sewistsofinstagram
#modernsewist
#sewingismytherapy
#wardrobebymepatterns
#sewingover40
#sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger
#dressmakers #dressmakersofinstagram #diydressmaker #dressmaker #floraldress #gianadress #gianamccalls

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Latest on Instagram

I posted a video from another artist in my stories

I posted a video from another artist in my stories today. Go take a listen, it's so key. And wow, it really spoke to me.
It's so important to strip away all the things that you think you should be doing as an artist.
I did so many different creative endeavors before I realized that I could take my number one passion and create something that others could appreciate.
It's so important to lean into what you love and narrow that down so specifically that you find yourself naturally doing it without even thinking.
If you want to find that special something that allows you to do exactly what you love - and improve your confidence and overcome fear in the process - I would love to work with you.
Click the link in the bio that says, "Work with me," and let's set up a time to talk.
#kimonofashion #kimonostyle
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #seamstress #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewinglife
#handmadekimono #newkimonocollection #mindsetmattersmost
#impostersyndrome
#selfdoubt
#creativitycoaching
#selfdefeatingthoughts
#anxiousartist
#sharewithconfidence
#anxiouscreative
#feelthefearanddoitanyway
#innercritic
#creativelifehappylife
#coachforcreatives

The whirl of activity around here has been great!

The whirl of activity around here has been great!
I just have to keep managing the self-doubt and imposter beliefs that keep popping up.
#kimonofashion #kimonostyle
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #seamstress #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewinglife
#handmadekimono #poshmarkseller #poshmarksale #newkimonocollection #handmadesmallbusiness

Please join me as I will be auctioning approximate

Please join me as I will be auctioning approximately 3 new handmade kimono style robes this Friday on Poshmark at 11am MST!
🔗Link in bio🎉🥳
#kimonofashion #kimonostyle
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #seamstress #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewinglife
#handmadekimono #poshmarkseller #poshmarksale #newkimonocollection #custompattern

I've been avoiding finishing this prototype projec

I've been avoiding finishing this prototype project for my kimono style robe.
I am afraid that it won't turn out the way I want and I won't be able to sell it.
I'm afraid that people aren't going to like it.
I'm afraid that I don't have the right marketing skills, etc, etc..
Well, I'm making myself do it today. I can do this. I can make this dream a reality, even though it's been uphill the whole way. 🤷‍♀️
Fabric: @valuevillage_thrift
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects #kimonofashion #kimonostyle
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewinglife #mindsetmattersmost
#perfectionist
#selfconsciousartist
#impostersyndrome
#selfdoubt
#creativitycoaching
#sharewithconfidence
#feelthefearanddoitanyway

I am happy to announce that my fabrics are availab

I am happy to announce that my fabrics are available with @spoonflower
This is very exciting for me! I hope you take a browse and dream up your own creations!
#sewistsofinstagram
#modernsewist
#sewingismytherapy
#wardrobebymepatterns
#sewingover40
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger
#dressmakers #dressmakersofinstagram #diydressmaker #dressmaker #fabricforsale

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