make nine challenge RSS

#makenine, #makeninechallenge, custom fabric, Fabric, giveaway, make nine challenge, Rockerbye, Rockerbye Destash, sewing -

It's that time of year again- Make Nine Challenge!

It's that time of year again- Make Nine Challenge!

Can you believe how fast that year went by!?  If you've been reading that long you'll probably remember the Instagram Make Nine Challenge we set for ourselves.   If you are new here-  Basically, you choose 9 things (sewing or craft related) that have been on your "to try someday" list and put them on your goals for the year.  It's a very low key way to bring to light some important projects with very little pressure attached. So let's check-in, shall we?  How did you do? Here is my make nine from last year- 1. Sew Stuffies-  I actually made 2 barnacle...

Read more

Bag, Bag Pattern, Bucket Bag, custom fabric, Discount Pattern, DIY Sewing, Fabric, Featured Pattern, Gingercake Patterns, Giveaway, Handmade, make nine challenge, Pre order, Rockerbye Destash, sewing -

Bagtastic blog!

Bagtastic blog!

So I'm not sure if you all remember or not but making a bag (or two) was on my make nine challenge for the year.  Well since we have woven fabric running in this pre-order I figured I'd give it a go!  I chose a bag without zippers for my first because well- let's not get too crazy.  I'm absolutely thrilled with how my new Bucket Bag from Gingercake Patterns turned out!  It was honestly so much easier than I thought it would be and is so functional and cute.  It's also a great scrap buster!  The instructions are fantastic...

Read more

2019makenine, blogging, custom fabric, Fabric, goals, Handmade, make nine, make nine challenge, makenine, new year goals, Rockerbye Destash, sew, sewing, sewing goals, Sewing Pattern -

2019 Make 9 Sewing Goals- Get out of that Creative Rut!

2019 Make 9 Sewing Goals- Get out of that Creative Rut!

So I've been sewing for around 3-4 years now and as I continue to grow in my skills I've also realized I tend to get comfortable.  With comfortable comes burn out and boredom, at least for me.   It's so easy to fall into our favorite patterns and comfort zone.  While that's not a bad thing,  it can kill our creative side.  The side that brought us to sewing in the first place!  So this year I've decided to try for the Instagram make 9 challenge.   Basically, you choose 9 things (sewing or craft related) that have been on your "to...

Read more

Tags