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Sewing has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My grandma, Laura, was a phenomenal seamstress. From a very young age, she taught me sewing skills. In college, I studied Apparel Merchandising and Design at Central Michigan University (Fire Up Chips!!!). For many years, I did not use my skills and had to relearn what I forgot in 15 years when I did not use my skills. Finally, I decided I needed to put my college degree to use! 

This page will focus on the correct sewing tools to use, recommendations of PDF pattern companies, fabric companies, and step by step tutorials. 

I love being creative and making something I am proud of. There is a feeling of accomplishment when you finally "get it". I refer to my sewing as my "sew-jo". My hope is that you learn something here and will find a part of your creative self that you did not know existed in you. Happy sewing!

More to come......




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