WHAT’S YOUR HOLIDAY SEWING STYLE? 🧡 Queen, if you could sew ONE outfit for the holidays—with help along the way—which would you choose? 👚 A statement top — cute with my favorite pants or jeans! 💃🏾 A fabulous dress — let me make an entrance! 👖 A comfy two-piece set — put together AND room for another helping! 😂 🧵 A swishy skirt — give me movement, comfort, and POCKETS! We’re making clothes that fit OUR bodies around here! 🙌🏾 Vote below, then tell me: what’s the ONE thing you’d need help with to make yours? 👇🏾 🗳️ Poll options: - 👚 Statement top - 💃🏾 Fabulous dress - 👖 Comfy two-piece set - 🧵 Swishy skirt

Thinking about sewing a holiday top or dress? Before you buy that pretty fabric, check your pattern’s suggested fabrics🤔 🧵 Does it call for a knit? You’ll need fabric with the stretch the pattern requires. A woven fabric usually won’t work as a straight swap. 🧵 Does the design need drape? Soft, flowing fabric falls differently than crisp, stiff fabric. That changes how your finished outfit looks and feels. 🧵 Is there a stretch guide? Test your fabric against it before cutting. All knits don’t stretch the same! Your fabric is part of the fit, queen. Choosing the right match can save you frustration—and that good fabric❣️ What would you love to make for the holidays: a cute top, a dress, or something comfy with an elastic waist? 👇🏾

I’VE BEEN WORKING ON SOMETHING! Ever wish you could say, “Michele, help me figure this out!” when your sewing project starts acting up? 😂 I’m putting together a paid Sewing Thru It experience for queens who want more hands-on guidance, help with fit, and support actually FINISHING something they’re proud to wear. 🧡 The free community isn’t going anywhere! This will be an optional next step for those ready for more. But first, talk to me… Which would make you say, “YES, that’s what I need!”? 🧵 Personal help troubleshooting my fit ✂️ A guided project we sew together 🎥 Live sewing time where I can ask questions 👗 Help making a holiday outfit that fits MY body Vote for your TOP choice! Got something else in mind? Tell me below. 👇🏾 Something good is coming in November… 💕

Suga, you wouldn’t expect to play the piano beautifully after one lesson. So why are you fussing at yourself because that sleeve didn’t turn out right the first time 😂 Learning to sew means giving yourself room to learn. Room to ask questions. Room to rip out a seam and try again. Room to say, “I don’t understand this… YET.” And when something doesn’t fit? That’s information we can use to adjust the garment. It is NOT a reason to criticize your body. 💕 This week, let’s trade “I should be better at this” for: “Every time I practice, I give myself a chance to improve.” choose ONE small sewing step. Thread the machine. Take a measurement. Practice that seam. It all counts, queen. ✂️👑 👇🏾 What’s one thing you’re giving yourself permission to learn at your own pace this week?

Crazy rainy over here in Las Vegas, Nevada❣️we got a flood watch, wind advisory, flood advisory ALL going on! So I guess I’ll take my own advice and rest, relax, and reset❣️ Since its storming where I am, I’m bingeing horror movies—apparently my idea of relaxing involves being scared on purpose! 🤣🍿 How are you spending your reset Sunday? 🛋️ Couch, snacks & something good to watch 😴 Napping like it’s my assignment 🧵 A little sewing just for the joy of it 📝 A gentle reset for the week ahead 🙌 A whole lot of absolutely NOTHING Vote below! And if you’re watching movies, tell me what’s on—I might need to add it to my lineup! 👇🏾 You don’t have to earn your rest, queen. 🦋