Elise's Sewing Studio

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  • IndieStitch Subscription Box Review

    IndieStitch Subscription Box Review

    IndieStitch is a monthly subscription box for people who love to sew clothes and want the convenience of having a pattern, fabric and everything you need to sew packaged up in a pretty box. It was created to help people who are short on time have everything that they need in one place so they…

  • Join me at the 2022 Sewing Summit!

    Join me at the 2022 Sewing Summit!

    Join me at the Rebecca Page Sewing Summit Jan 31- Feb 4, 2022! Hello, I want to let you know about a fun, free online event coming up soon. I will be teaching two classes at the upcoming Rebecca Page Sewing Summit. For 5 days, there are free online classes for sewing projects for different…

  • Gift ideas for sewers

    Gift ideas for sewers

    Gift ideas for sewers who sew clothes Are you looking for gift ideas for sewers in your life? (Or, are you looking for a gift idea for yourself, the sewer??) Here I go over some unique gift ideas for the person in your life who loves to sew clothes. The gifts at various price points.…

  • Rainbow Costume DIY

    Rainbow Costume DIY

    Make a DIY rainbow costume from braided fabric (no sewing machine) After some deliberation, my kid wanted me to make her a rainbow costume for Halloween. “This is something I can make, no problem,” I thought. I spent some time looking a different ways to make it – pool noodles, painted cardboard. But I decided…

  • DIY Cloud Tutu Halloween Costume

    DIY Cloud Tutu Halloween Costume

    Making a DIY cloud tutu from tulle This skirt is actually the bottom part of a rainbow costume – but I thought I would do a tutorial on how to make a DIY cloud tutu first, and then a separate post on the rainbow portion. I actually made this skirt from bridal hems that would…

  • Natural Tie Dye Tshirt process

    Natural Tie Dye Tshirt process

    Making a natural tie dye Tshirt is a bit of an experiment I love taking something that isn’t being used any more, and make it into something new. This was an unloved old white Tshirt. I looked around my kitchen for items to dye it.I came up with paprika, salt and onion skins. Making a…

  • Get started sewing clothes that fit

    Get started sewing clothes that fit

    Getting your measurements right is the foundation to sewing clothes that fit. Most patterns you buy will put you in a size based on three measurements: Getting a well-fitting garment starts with good measurements. Measure the bust/chest: Measure around the fullest part of the bust/chest. Make sure the tape measure is parallel to the ground…

  • New: Private fitting lessons

    I thought I would try a new way to help people who want more support on their garment sewing journey. Ok, so if you are reading this, chances are: You know I’m really into helping people fit their clothes to their unique body. It can be frustrating shopping or making clothes that weren’t designed for…

  • How to start sewing clothes

    Things to know when you are starting your first garment sewing project How does one even know where to start with making their own clothes anyway? If you want to start sewing clothes, it’s like anything else to learn. Did you learn to ride a bike or swim or read right away? No. It does…

  • Alterations aren’t boring.

    Sometimes it seems like people who sew love to hate alterations. If that’s you, I’d love to change your mind! First of all, I have a question for you. Why did you start to sew? Might it have something to do with the following: I have an interest in all of the above. I started…