Sew You Wanna Sew?

07/16/2023

Runway for a Cure DC, a non-profit organization, is sponsoring its 6th Annual Fashion Show, "The Pink Phoenix Rising" hosted by Guy Lambert.

12/16/2021

NEW SEWING WORKSHOP ALERT!!!!!! IS BACK with a new series of workshops for the new year in 2022.

Here's our March workshop that you don't want to miss!This is a 3-session workshop in March 2022 where beginner, intermediate, and expert students will learn how to make a luxury faux leather f***y pack. The fixed class dates are March 5th, 19th, and 26th. No makeup dates.

During this course, students will learn the following skills:
1) Installing a zipper
2) Lining a handbag
3) Using bias tape for clean finishing
4) Adding a parachute buckle as a closure

https://sewyouwannasew.com/ola/services/march-2022-custom-luxury-f***y-pack

https://www.sewyouwannasew.com

12/16/2021

NEW SEWING WORKSHOP ALERT!!!!!! IS BACK with a new series of workshops for the new year in 2022.
Here's our February workshop that you don't want to miss!

This is a 4-session workshop in February 2022 where beginner, intermediate, or expert students will learn how to make 2 variations of peplum belt. One belt will have buttonholes and the other will use a parachute buckle. The fixed class dates are February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th. No makeup dates.

During this course, students will learn the following skills:
1) Using custom measurements to make a peplum belt
2) Creating a facing
3) Making button holes
4) Adding a parachute buckle as a closure

https://sewyouwannasew.com/ola/services/february-2022-2-variations-of-detachable-peplum-belts

https://www.sewyouwannasew.com

12/16/2021

NEW SEWING WORKSHOP ALERT!!!!!! IS BACK with a new series of workshops for the new year in 2022.

Here's our January workshop that you don't want to miss!

This is a 4-session workshop in January where beginner, intermediate, or experienced students will learn how to make a circle skirt (either maxi or shorter length) with pockets and an invisible zipper. The fixed class dates are January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. No makeup dates.

During this course, students will learn the following skills:
1) Using custom measurements to make a circle skirt and waistband
2) Adding pockets to a side seam
3) Installing an Invisible Zipper using a zipper foot
4) Hemming a skirt

This is a 4-session workshop in January where beginner or intermediate students will learn how to make a circle skirt (either maxi or shorter length) with pockets and an invisible zipper. The fixed class dates are January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. No makeup dates. During this course, students will....

06/13/2021

A fashion showcase of designers, vendors, and models spreading Runway for a Cure DC in Washington breast cancer awareness and donating to local charities who support breast cancer survivors.

09/16/2020

I admire Mimi G. Style. While I sit here and read her post, i am convicted. I am not doing enough with my gift. I love to sew but I don’t sew enough or take on enough clients and I use my day job as an excuse sometimes.

Sure, I own a sewing school, sure I make clothes for seasonal events, sure I take on personal clients here and there, but I am not tapping into my gift wholeheartedly.

Having a moment of transparency right now and it’s ok because if I recognize what needs to to change....that’s the first step.

“YOUR GIFT WILL MAKE ROOM FOR YOU”

Shout out to other entrepreneurs who are not giving it 200%.....LET’S GO AND LET’S WIN

That is all 🤷🏽‍♀️ Stop looking for something or someone to motivate you. If you can't motivate yourself and have the discipline to do what needs to be done to achieve your goals then you just don't want it bad enough and that’s ok but stop making excuses that you don't have time, don't have the money, don't have the education (I didn't graduate high school cuz I was pregnant at 16), just need a little motivation etc. When I started my business I was working a full time job in film and production for 10 hours a day and commuting 1.5 hours each way to get to and from work. I was the sole breadwinner for my family and was raising 4 kids. I couldn't afford a web designer so I went to the library and read a book, googled and researched all I could. I didn't know how to work a camera, film a tutorial or even build a brand for that matter. What I did know is that I wanted to be financially secure and I wanted that to come by way of my passion which was sewing. This journey has not been easy! I went to bed late and was up early so I could work on my business before heading to my job. I worked weekends and chose to stay home instead of going out with friends or watching TV. I put all my extra cash as I made it back into my business. I would cry from being tired and broke, I would budget down to the penny and often times almost gave up. This entrepreneurial life is not for the faint of heart but if you want it and don't allow yourself to make excuses you can achieve anything! I'm not special I just wanted a different life than the one I had. How bad do you want it?

09/12/2020

Late night at my sewing school making something fun! Nowhere to go so I sew!!!

06/02/2020

Tuesday

06/02/2020