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Paprika Patterns Jade Skirt

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Paprika Patterns Jade Skirt

April 15, 2020 Megan3 Comments

Hey, friends! I'm very excited to share my new Jade Skirt from Paprika Patterns, sewn in the newly released size range. Woo! I did receive an early copy of this pattern in exchange for photos that Paprika Patterns could share to show the pattern on different sizes. A full review was not expected, but I… Continue reading Paprika Patterns Jade Skirt

Cashmerette Ellis Skirt

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Cashmerette Ellis Skirt

February 5, 2019March 2, 2019 Megan11 Comments

I hope you are all as excited as I am for the latest pattern from Cashmerette! Ever since I tested this Ellis Skirt back in the fall, it has been worn at least twice per week. Its amazing how it seems goes with everything in my closet, its like jeans but more comfortable and easier… Continue reading Cashmerette Ellis Skirt

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Every day is a good day to fight the power structures in this country, but today is an ESPECIALLY good day in New Mexico! It’s Primary Election Day. Get out there and make your voice heard! Polls are open from 7AM to 7PM and poll workers can also accept that absentee ballot you forgot to mail...... I’m looking at you too, DC, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Indiana, Montana, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and South Dakota. Put on your mask and put into action everything we’ve been talking about over the past few days. Let’s elect BIPOC, and in the absence of that possibility, people who will advocate for them. Many state and local races will be decided today, and those are the officials that have control over decisions about the police and funding..... I know it’s Black Out Tuesday, but I believe action takes precedence over silence. If we can do one actual thing today, we need to do it 💙image from @ppse_advocates 💙#gotv #getoutthevote #vote2020 #voteblue #voteblue2020

Over the last few days, my feed has been filled with promises from white folks to educate themselves and their friends and family on white privilege and racial injustice. This is something we should all be working on all the time, myself included. However, if this is the moment that radicalizes you, welcome. I challenge you to do more. Use your privilege to uplift the voices of the marginalized and oppressed. Work to change the power structures in this county by electing those folks to office at every level. Only then will we see systematic change. If you are feeling hopeless and struggling to know how to contribute, please know that this is not happening in a void. People have been organizing around racial justice for a very long time. Find a group in your area and get involved. If the group is not as progressive as you would like, get involved and push it in that direction. Find a candidate that will uplift marginalized voices and give your time to their campaign. Direct voter contact wins elections, but it takes an incredible amount of time and people power. We have a big chance in 2020 to vote out white supremacists from the top of the ballot all the way down. Don't let this chance pass us by. In solidarity -Megan P.S. I don't have the time or bandwidth to monitor the comments on this post. Please share your stories or words of encouragement, but know that human rights are not up for debate. I've got my finger on the block button and will not engage.

#Repost @leila_sews I am happy to be making a small contribution of time to Leila’s fundraising giveaway. Please check out her post for all the details and to enter. ・・・ FUNDRAISING GIVEAWAY In support of Black Lives Matter Prize: - Silk satin scarf made from Liberty of London fabric (approx 50cm x 60cm) - One hour one-on-one videoconferencing time with Leila @leila_sews - can help you with sewing, fitting, pattern alterations, etc - One hour one-on-one videoconferencing time with Megan @thegreenviolet - can help you with sewing, fitting, pattern alterations, etc - One @munaandbroad sewing pattern of your choice Approximate prize value is $220 USD ___ To enter: There is no requirement to follow me to enter this giveaway. No extra entries for sharing or tagging. ___ White and non-Black POC: -Donate to Black Lives Matter or other Black organization in your country/area (swipe to see suggestions including Canadian organizations) -Comment “Donated” below -If you win, you will need to provide proof of donation Black people: -comment with an emoji below -no donation required ___ Winner will be drawn randomly at noon Canada EST on Wednesday June 3. Open worldwide. Giveaway is not associated with Instagram. Donation slides reposted from @very.petite

Played a little socially distant croquet today, here is what I wore! 100% me made, including undies and bra. I’m wearing my @sbccpatterns #harveyshirt with a @grainlinestudio #pennyraglan and my me made may MVPs, the @munaandbroad #sculthorpepants 🔮 #memademay2020plus #memademay2020 #memademayplus #whatiwore #handmadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe ##isew #sew #sewcialists #sewingblogger #sewing #lovetosew #sewinclusive #curvyfashion #sewcialists #handmadefashion #sewistsofinstagram #memademay2020

It was laundry day today so I had to wear my @megannielsenpatterns #mnbriar. It’s cute from afar, so I keep wearing it, but honestly the fit is so bad it just drives me crazy every time I wear it. The armscye is huge, yet somehow the sleeve is too tight in the bicep, and the shoulders are annoyingly wide. I noticed all of these issues in the product photos, and attempted to correct them, but I didn’t do enough. Lesson learned, if the item doesn’t fit the model well, the pattern is not worth my time. I love how this pattern looks in the smaller sizes and I waited ages for it to be released in the larger sizes, but it seems the style was not maintained through the size range. Oh well, I have my knit block drafted now so I can make as many different tees as I want! Time to get busy 🐙 @fewmnliz do you recognize this fabric? Thank you!! 🍇#memademay2020plus #memademay2020 #memademayplus #whatiwore #handmadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe ##isew #sew #sewcialists #sewingblogger #sewing #lovetosew #sewinclusive #curvyfashion #sewcialists #handmadefashion #sewistsofinstagram #memademay2020

Today, I voted!! Our primary in NM may be late, but we have a TON of important state and local races happening, it’s still important to make your voice heard! I pulled a festive dress out of the back of the closet I honor the occasion. I haven’t worn this in ages, but it is definitely coming back into rotation. I made it so long ago that I don’t think it’s ever been seen on Instagram. It’s hacked from the @dixiediy t-shirt pattern, and old favorite, but I had to grade it up and then hack it. I don’t think I saved a hard copy of this pattern, so I may draft something similar from my new t-shirt block so that I can make another 💙 #memademay2020plus #memademay2020 #memademayplus #whatiwore #handmadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe ##isew #sew #sewcialists #sewingblogger #sewing #lovetosew #sewinclusive #curvyfashion #sewcialists #handmadefashion #sewistsofinstagram

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