Hello my friends! I know, I know, it seems like I am constantly updating you on Creativebug classes. I’ve had the enormous pleasure and honor of filming approximately 20 classes with them, so there’s a lot to talk about. My latest class on how to draft and sew a Hanten Coat just launched and I love, love, love this coat. It’s an enthusiastic nod to the traditional Japanese quilted short jacket by the same name.
You can also check out a fun little styling reel I created with the Creativebug team here. I know I’m biased, but I think it’s a very versatile coat, and it’s surprisingly easy to construct.
I’m a firm believer that everyone learns differently, and I’m delighted to be able to offer the Hanten Coat not only in book form (check out Sewing Love!), but in video format as well.
I actually just returned from filming even more classes with the lovely folks at Creativebug, and a plethora of craftiness that I designed will be available on their site early next year. If you browse through the vast class options on Creativebug, there’s no doubt that you’ll be fully inspired to crank out one beautiful project after another — many of my personal heroes are part of the roster of instructors.
To see all the classes I’ve taught to date on Creativebug, click here. Those cute li’l baby slippers might be just the finishing touch needed for your babe’s Halloween costume (okay, it might be a bit late for this year, but maybe next year?).
This is off topic, but I’ve heard from those in the know that blogs are back. Is that true for you? Are you reading more blogs lately? If so, please share some of your favorites!
Well, it’s time for me to wrap up a few more deadlines (October is always my most hectic time of year), but I will be back with pre-holiday goodness next month!
Photo credit: Creativebug
How versatile! Love this design. Yes, to blogs. I’m trying to set aside time once a week to read sewing blogs because it’s more relaxing than scrolling on IG.
I love that, Tammy! I remember how inspired I felt reading sewing blogs — now I’m eager to get back into it!
I had to comment after I read your book, Sewing Happiness. The sewing machine on page 71 is just like the one I got from my mother! My father scrimped and bought this machine for my mother 68 years ago when she finally arrived in Seattle, WA, USA from Hong Kong.
I grew up learning to sew on this machine. I now have it. I had it serviced and it runs so smoothly. Sure, it can’t do fancy stitches but it is like family, familiar and dependable.
I love your projects. Simple and visually soothing.
Cheers, Shirley