Here’s the problem, as an artist, you see so many things that inspire you. Before you know it; the project has turned into a huge big thing. This project was no different! I hope you enjoy this collaboration project! When Joy Hoover owner of Joy2Sew showed up at a Dayton Garment Designer Group Meet Up’s, Make Frosting event in a black blazer with white painted lines. I knew I wanted to make one immediately. It was incredibly fun! We laughed at the idea of me making something in white with black painting and doing a photo shoot together. While visiting the Taft Museum in Cin ..read more

Avoid these problems because Harry would rather go straight than have puckers in his fancy pants. The post Hemming Skinny Dress Pants in Sewing Tips in and Around a Minute appeared first on Tracy's Sewing Studio ..read more

How to keep your passion alive when you are incredibly busy. The post Don’t Lose Your Sewing Mojo in Sewing Tips in and Around a Minute appeared first on Tracy's Sewing Studio ..read more

Fun was had! Let me know what you think I should make. The post Fabric Haul from The Dayton Sewing Collaborative’s Used Fabric Sale appeared first on Tracy's Sewing Studio ..read more

As seamster most souvenirs are from local indie fabric shops. Stay until the end to see the first thing I made for a friend. Shops include, Seam Shoppe (Key West), Fabric Smart (St. Pete) and Promenade (NOLA) The post Fabric Souvenirs, a Month Long Travel appeared first on Tracy's Sewing Studio ..read more

My life is far from perfect, let’s just say I have a lot going on like everyone. Perhaps all of this making is my escape. I am so very grateful for all of these privileges and experiences 2023 has brought me. What a great year for growth! And it wasn’t just work – it was fun. I couldn’t include everything, but I sure tried! I hope you enjoy my 2023 Year in Review with Photos. Off With A Bang! 2022 ended with my focus being on increasing my knowledge of quilting. Being a beginner, I bought way too much quilting fabric and coupled with the guilt of overbuying embroidery thread I had to generat ..read more

Besides running a small alterations business I’m learning to draft my own flat block patterns with 23 years of vintage pattern experience. Check out my ups and downs in learning a new craft. The post Finally Leveling it Up, What’s New Here appeared first on Tracy's Sewing Studio ..read more

Updates on, Our Declutter Challenge, my 2024 Goal, A Make Frosting Challenge and The Dayton Garment Designers Meet Up swaps and info. Oh yeah, and that crazy fabric I frivolously ordered. The post Unboxing Fabric From Hong Kong appeared first on Tracy's Sewing Studio ..read more

Learning a new medium, block printing, new fabric lines, Dayton Garment Designers Meet Up, new challenges, fabric swaps and the Kettering Arts Council. Check out my Spoonflower shop, because I forgot to mention it. https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/tracysews@yahoo_com Follow me on Instagram @tracysews Dayton Garment Designers here too. https://m.facebook.com/groups/dayton.garment.designers.meetup/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF The post New Updates at TracySews appeared first on Tracy's Sewing Studio ..read more

This is a quick tour of my second sewing studio at home including, upcoming projects, large vintage sewing book collection, pattern collection organization and supplies. The post Sewing Studio Tour (Home Studio I’m Located at Rosewood Art Center Professionally) appeared first on Tracy's Sewing Studio ..read more