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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.
#sewistsofinstagram
#modernsewist
#sewingismytherapy
#minervadotcom
#wardrobebymepatterns
#sewingover40
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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
#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
#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.
#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 #sewingblogger #greenfashion #emeraldgreen #emeraldjewelry

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.
#innercritic #impostersyndrome #selfdoubt #creativeentrepreneur #selfdefeatingbeliefs #selfdefeatingthoughts #anxiousartist #femalecreative #artistoninstagram
#createcultivate
#mycreativebusiness
#cultivatewhatmatters
#chooseyourfocus
#shareyourart
#shareyourwork
#THEREISROOMFORYOU
#sharewithconfidence
#chooseconfidence
#fakeittillyoumakeit
#internationalwomansday
#choosecourage
#believetoachieve
#believeinyourdreams
#believeandachieve
#believeyoucan

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?
#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 #sewingblogger #jcrewstyle #chinostyle #greenshorts

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)
#sewinginspiration #sewingasart #sewingaddict #sewingdesign #sewinginspiration #sewingprojects #kimonofashion #kimonostyle
#surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesigner #jeweldesigner #surfacedesign #handmade #surfacepattern #artlicensing #patterndesigner #printandpattern #licensingartist #fabricdesign #sewingblog #sewingblogger #sewinglife #kimonocardigan #kimonofashion #kimonosatin #kimonojacket #kimonomodern

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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
#pearlsfabric #satindress #ruffledress #springdress

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