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Hot Patterns Beginner Dressmaking Projects

Posted by Darlene Orlowski on Thu, 11/24/2016 - 12:58pm in sewing

Here is my pinterest board of Hot Patterns Beginner Dressmaking Projects I plan on making.

Project 1 - Hot Patterns Plain and Simple Woven Tee This pattern is sooo big that I have given up on it. I used my measurements for 34 bust and made a muslin of size 8. It was gigantic so I made another in size 6 the smallest size. It is still huge. I have no idea where to begin making adjustments so I am tossing this pattern.

RIP Abby

Posted by Darlene Orlowski on Wed, 07/06/2016 - 2:22am | 4 comments

In 2006 I did something that would change my life. I went to a dog shelter.

Summer sewing plans 2016

Posted by Darlene Orlowski on Mon, 06/20/2016 - 3:37pm in sewing

Sewing a Merchant and Mills Apron

Posted by Darlene Orlowski on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 2:47pm in jewelry making, sewing

Making jewelry is messy. Sometimes I drop tiny pieces. Sometimes wax or flux gets on my clothes. So I decided an apron could help with all of that.

Being Thankful

Posted by Darlene Orlowski on Sun, 11/08/2015 - 11:07pm in earrings, thanksgiving

Well November is the month to be thankful! And I have so much to be thankful for but I am especially thankful to everyone who has supported handmade and bought my jewelry. As a thank you I am offering FREE earrings. I will be posting the offer tomorrow on Facebook. Anyone who "likes" the offer is entered and if you "like and share" your name will be entered twice. Again thank you to everyone who supported me. - And keep following because I plan on another give-away on Cyber Monday! Have a wonderful November and Happy Thanksgiving!

How to make a hook clasp

Posted by Darlene Orlowski on Tue, 09/22/2015 - 2:47pm in handmade jewelry, indiemade, irish jewelry, jewelry

Welcome to Technique Tuesday!

I recently listed a simple cross necklace on a leather cord. Although the design is simple the hook clasp I used was handmade by me.

So for #techniquetuesday I thought I would show you the steps involved in making a handmade clasp.

BeadFest 2015

Posted by Darlene Orlowski on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 12:58pm in beadfest

Torch fired enameled beads

I'm Building My Own Wardrobe In 2015

Posted by Darlene Orlowski on Tue, 02/03/2015 - 1:39am in sewing

@colettepatterns

#WAChallenge2015

St Valentine's Jewelry

Posted by Darlene Orlowski on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 7:23pm in st valentine's day

I have been working on earrings with some St Valentine's Day inspiration. I bought these amazing pieces from Wynwoods Gallery. They are made by Lois from Britannium metal which is a silver white tin alloy similar to pewter. I love the rustic look of this charms. They are silver but not super shiny.

Mission Statement

Posted by Darlene Orlowski on Sat, 12/06/2014 - 12:51am in mission statement

Today I worked on my website. I added a new photo collage to my front page.