Hello friends!
I’m proud to announce my participation in a new online sewing community: The Curvy Sewing Collective!
This group was the brainchild of Jenny (Cashmerette) and Mary (Idle Fancy) for plus size sewists. Many of us have had to learn the hard way how to grade up patterns, how to find styles that are flattering and how to alter patterns to fit our shapes. Soon there will be info available to help those starting out with plus size sewing who need help fitting their figure, showcasing some gorgeous garments and a community of helpful and supportive sewists.
When I became part of the online sewing community a year or so ago I don’t recall seeing many curvy bloggers modeling their makes. I was a blog lurker before I decided to jump in and start sharing my own projects. I wasn’t really sure at first how I’d like modeling my handmade clothing and sharing photos, but after some urging from other sewers on We Sew Retro, my dresses went from my dressform modeling them to me! I bought a tripod and started reading some photography and modeling tutorials and became more confident taking photos of myself and sharing them as time went along. It has been awesome to be a part of the sewing community and to have some wonderful readers who are supportive and knowledgeable and inspiring. Without this community and our sewalongs, challenges and contests (not to mention the fabulous garments that y’all create!), I would not have a closet full of my handmade makes! Sure, I’ve been a long time sewer, but I don’t think I realized how I could create ANYTHING I wanted — be it couture and vintage inspired — until all of you came into my life. No longer does it feel like I’m sewing alone, I feel as if you are all with me in my sewing room. It’s pretty much the next best thing to having an old-fashioned sewing circle. 🙂
This collective is still in it’s planning stages, but there are some awesome projects coming up that we’ll be sharing! I sure am excited about what is yet to come!
Check out Jenny’s recent blog post to learn more and check out the other fabulous bloggers in our group!
Happy Sewing!
Michelle says
April 17, 2014 at 11:43 amI discovered your blog through the collective (I already followed Jenny), and I’m really looking forward to following your adventures!
Tanya Maile Hughes says
April 17, 2014 at 12:20 pmNice to meet you, Michelle!
oonaballoona says
April 13, 2014 at 5:58 pmthis is all kinds of awesome.
Tanya Maile Hughes says
April 17, 2014 at 12:20 pmIt certainly is!!!
Susan says
April 13, 2014 at 12:37 pmI was so excited to ready about this on Jenny’s blog, and I’m thrilled to see what’s next! 😀
Tanya Maile Hughes says
April 17, 2014 at 12:20 pmMe, too!!!!
Annette says
April 12, 2014 at 7:53 pmI’m so glad to see this collective. I have a few curvy friends who don’t want to sew because they don’t think there are patterns for their size.
Tanya Maile Hughes says
April 17, 2014 at 12:20 pmI hope they will be inspired to sew for themselves!
Pauline says
April 12, 2014 at 5:24 amHow wonderful. I will be lurking here more often 😉 I am often inspired to try out different patterns after reading your blog and Mary’s blog.
Tanya Maile Hughes says
April 17, 2014 at 12:22 pmThanks, Pauline!!! 🙂
Helen says
April 12, 2014 at 2:19 amYipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! this is just what is needed in blogland. I cannot wait to see what you all have in store for us 🙂
Tanya Maile Hughes says
April 17, 2014 at 12:22 pmIt sure is!!!! 🙂
Laurence says
April 12, 2014 at 1:58 amIt is super exciting, We are going to have so much fun!
Tanya Maile Hughes says
April 17, 2014 at 12:21 pmWe sure are!!!
ksgentry says
April 11, 2014 at 10:27 pmWill be watching to see what great garments you ladies will be creating.
Tanya Maile Hughes says
April 17, 2014 at 12:21 pmToo bad I can’t produce them faster! lol 🙂
prttynpnk says
April 11, 2014 at 3:32 pmI’m excited! I cant wait to see more!
tanya maile says
April 11, 2014 at 5:32 pmMaybe you’ll join us? 🙂
prttynpnk says
April 11, 2014 at 6:10 pmI would love to!!
rosiewednesday says
April 11, 2014 at 2:34 pmI’m so excited you’re part of this! Jenny talked about it a bit at Gertie’s Sewing Retreat, and I’m so excited to see what comes of it.
tanya maile says
April 11, 2014 at 2:59 pmMe, too!!! There are some exciting projects coming up in the next couple of weeks! 🙂
Roxanne Guillemette (@RoxGuillemette) says
April 11, 2014 at 2:13 pmHuzzah! This is a great initiative! I’m thrilled to hear that curvy girls are coming together to offer fashion and sewing help. I’m right there in between “regular” and “plus size”, so I will avidly follow the collective!
tanya maile says
April 11, 2014 at 2:16 pmI know!! It’s great, isn’t it, Rox?! 🙂