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If ANYONE tells you that you have too much striped

If ANYONE tells you that you have too much striped fabric, you can tell them to take a hike, because you don't need that kind of negativity in your life. THE NERVE, amirite?⁠
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Are you a fan of stripes, too?⁠
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Why not me?⁠ 💙⁠ This is a favorite mantra o

Why not me?⁠
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This is a favorite mantra of mine, especially as a small biz lady. There are so many successful and inspiring people in the sewing community. Why can't I be one of them, too? Why not me?⁠
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Some days, when I'm suffering from Imposter Syndrome™, this questions feels too self-indulgent, too bold, too much.⁠
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But, I ask it anyway, because I'm my own hypewoman. If I don't believe it, ain't nobody gonna believe it.⁠
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On this Monday, in case you need to hear it, I'm saying to YOU: Why not YOU?⁠
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#sewingisfun⁠
#sewinglovers⁠
#sewingismysuperpower⁠
#sewingissexy⁠
#memadewardrobe⁠
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#handmadestyle⁠
#garmentsewing⁠
#seamstresslife⁠
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#milwaukeesews⁠
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Actual photo of me staring wistfully out the windo

Actual photo of me staring wistfully out the window, wondering why some sewists put non-machine oil in their sergers.⁠
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Listen. There's a mega post on the blog today (link in bio) about serger accessories. And in doing research for this article, I found that there are some sewists using coconut, olive, and mineral oils to lube their sergers.⁠
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I'm going to say something controversial yet brave. Machine oil is cheap. Sergers ARE NOT. Why not use oil SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED for a machine? SMH⁠
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I'm not trying to shame anyone; I also love finding double uses for products. But personally, I wouldn't take the risk of putting something not tested on a machine in my high-price-tag machine.⁠
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Care to weigh in on this controversy? I'm listening!⁠
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#serger⁠
#overlocker

This is the instruction manual for my late mom's s

This is the instruction manual for my late mom's sewing machine. Isn't the illustration darling? What do you think they're saying to each other?⁠
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#sewingisfun⁠
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#sewingissexy⁠
#memadewardrobe⁠
#imakemyownclothes⁠
#handmadestyle⁠
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#wisconsinsews

Just a gal and her self-sewn, plus-sized dress for

Just a gal and her self-sewn, plus-sized dress form. We're in love, you guys.⁠
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This is a custom pattern from @bootstrapfashion, and she's stitched in a suit-weight wool I got from @voguefabrics years and years and years ago.⁠
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I had this grand plan to sew myself a suit, and, well, the only suits I'm wearing these days are SWEATsuits. You, too? 🤣 I'm glad I finally dug this wool out of my stash and sewed with, because now I get to see it every day on my dress form.⁠
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When have your plans for a fabric taken an unexpected turn?⁠
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#sewingisfun⁠
#sewinglovers⁠
#sewingismysuperpower⁠
#sewingissexy⁠
#memadewardrobe⁠
#imakemyownclothes⁠
#handmadestyle⁠
#garmentsewing⁠
#seamstresslife⁠
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#sewingcommunity⁠
#sewingblogger⁠
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#isewmyownclothes⁠
#milwaukeesews⁠
#wisconsinsews

Hello again, fellow sewing enthusiasts! It's Erin

Hello again, fellow sewing enthusiasts! It's Erin Van Handel, the troll woman who lives in your sewing machine.⁠
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What are your sewing plans for spring? Do you HAVE sewing plans for spring?⁠
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WELL. If you don't, this troll woman has your back. On the blog today is a roundup of spring 2021 fashion trends and trending colors. (Link in bio, if you're interested.)⁠
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I watched fashion-y videos and read fashion-y articles, just so I could tell you that cropped cardigans and yellow are big this season. (Don't worry; there are more trends for you to explore!)⁠
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How much attention do you pay to runway FASHUN? As I troll woman, I usually stick with classics. But, it's nice to know what's coming down the catwalk, in case I'm invited to any troll galas.⁠
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#sewingisfun⁠
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#milwaukeesews⁠
#wisconsinsews

Blue on blue, always.⁠ 💙⁠ Do you have a fav

Blue on blue, always.⁠
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Do you have a favorite color for monochromic looks? How do you feel about wearing all one color? (I'm down, obvi.)⁠
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#sewingisfun⁠
#sewinglovers⁠
#sewingismysuperpower⁠
#sewingissexy⁠
#memadewardrobe⁠
#imakemyownclothes⁠
#handmadestyle⁠
#garmentsewing⁠
#seamstresslife⁠
#homesewn⁠
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#sewingcommunity⁠
#sewingblogger⁠
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#instasew⁠
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#isewmyownclothes⁠
#milwaukeesews⁠
#wisconsinsews

OK, if I hold this ruler like so... it appears my

OK, if I hold this ruler like so... it appears my head is about 8 inches tall. Does that look right to you?⁠
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I love this mega quilting ruler. I use it all the time when I'm laying out pattern pieces on fabric. It helps me ensure that the pattern pieces are parallel to the grainline!⁠
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What's your favorite measuring implement in your sewing practice?⁠
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#sewingisfun⁠
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#instasew⁠
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#isewmyownclothes⁠
#milwaukeesews⁠
#wisconsinsews

But what WAS she dancing to???⁠ 💙⁠ I almost

But what WAS she dancing to???⁠
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I almost always take photos by myself, and I find that when I'm a little hyped, I get better pics. Which is why there's this dancing photo.⁠
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Anyhoodle, there's a new post on the blog today - five answers to common Q's about cleaning your sewing machine! Link in bio, should you be interested. There are zero dancing pics in the post; sorry.⁠
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What's your hype song? How do you get hyped to take IG pics of your makes? Asking for myself.⁠
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#sewingisfun⁠
#sewinglovers⁠
#sewingismysuperpower⁠
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#memadewardrobe⁠
#imakemyownclothes⁠
#handmadestyle⁠
#garmentsewing⁠
#seamstresslife⁠
#homesewn⁠
#sewinglife⁠
#sewingcommunity⁠
#sewingblogger⁠
#sewingfun⁠
#sewsewsew⁠
#sewersgonnasew⁠
#sewingblog⁠
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#sewist⁠
#sewcialist⁠
#sewcialistsofinstagram⁠
#sewcial⁠
#instasew⁠
#instasewing⁠
#instasewers⁠
#isewmyownclothes⁠
#milwaukeesews⁠
#wisconsinsews

In general, I am a rotary cutter woman. BUT. These

In general, I am a rotary cutter woman. BUT. These Kai scissors are GLORIOUS. Easily the sharpest, smoothest scissors I've ever employed. They make cutting fabric with anything else feel like using a dull can opener (and that's only a smidgen of hyperbole).⁠
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My favorite thing about them is that you can, with almost no effort, close them completely and make a cut in fabric that runs from the hinge to the tip of the scissors. So satisfying. Yes, I know that's how scissors are SUPPOSED to work, but in my experience it's not often that blades are sharp enough for consistent slicing from bottom to top; they're usually sharpest/strongest in the middle of the blade.⁠
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Have you invested in "fancy" fabric shears? (For the record, these are 9-inch scissors, model 7230.)⁠
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#sewingisfun⁠
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#imakemyownclothes⁠
#handmadestyle⁠
#garmentsewing⁠
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#sewingcommunity⁠
#sewingblogger⁠
#sewingfun⁠
#sewsewsew⁠
#sewersgonnasew⁠
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#sewingismytherapy⁠
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#sewcialist⁠
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#instasew⁠
#instasewing⁠
#instasewers⁠
#isewmyownclothes⁠
#milwaukeesews⁠
#wisconsinsews

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