July 30, 2009
locals on letterman
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Archive for July, 2009
locals on letterman
July 28, 2009
sewing 101 success stories
More ladies have taken my Sewing 101 class at Home Ec to much success! Here are some shots of my brave new seamstresses! Do you want to learn how to sew? Check out my classes at Home Ec and the Urban Craft Center and this could be you!
More ladies have taken my Sewing 101 class at Home Ec to much success! Here are some shots of my brave new seamstresses! Do you want to learn how to sew? Check out my classes at Home Ec and the Urban Craft Center and this could be you!
July 27, 2009
book party recap
I’ve had a flurry of activities in the last couple of weeks, and I feel like I’m just getting back into things! So I have some catching up to do.
First up, the lovely ladies at the Urban Craft Center in Santa Monica threw me a really great book party for Chic & Simple Sewing. It was a fantastic turnout and it looked like everyone was having a great time learning needle felting demos, screen printing demos, eating delicious cupcakes, and shopping my rack of clothes. Towards the end of the night, Rhea gave me a lovely introduction and I spoke briefly about my path as a crafter/artist/seamstress. Afterwards, I put together a fashion show of all the garments from the book, starring brave volunteers, former students, and friends. And after that, there was a lot of book signing to do!
Huge thanks to everyone at the UCC who worked so hard to put it on, to everyone that came out, to my volunteers for the fashion show, to Jennifer who worked my trunk show, and Charity (DJ Lady C) who rocked great music all night long.
Please enjoy some highlight photos from the party below. To see more, stop by my flickr page or the UCC blog post. Thanks everyone!
I’ve had a flurry of activities in the last couple of weeks, and I feel like I’m just getting back into things! So I have some catching up to do.
First up, the lovely ladies at the Urban Craft Center in Santa Monica threw me a really great book party for Chic & Simple Sewing. It was a fantastic turnout and it looked like everyone was having a great time learning needle felting demos, screen printing demos, eating delicious cupcakes, and shopping my rack of clothes. Towards the end of the night, Rhea gave me a lovely introduction and I spoke briefly about my path as a crafter/artist/seamstress. Afterwards, I put together a fashion show of all the garments from the book, starring brave volunteers, former students, and friends. And after that, there was a lot of book signing to do!
Huge thanks to everyone at the UCC who worked so hard to put it on, to everyone that came out, to my volunteers for the fashion show, to Jennifer who worked my trunk show, and Charity (DJ Lady C) who rocked great music all night long.
Please enjoy some highlight photos from the party below. To see more, stop by my flickr page or the UCC blog post. Thanks everyone!
July 24, 2009
crafting for yourself
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about making more things for myself. One of the bad things about turning your craft into your job is that I hardly ever make anything for myself anymore. I know others in my line of work feel that too. But I’m thinking more and more about changing that. I’ve already planned that during my September Parisian holiday I’m going to crochet myself a scarf (once my mom teaches me of course!).
In thinking about crafting more for me, I’ve starting looking around flickr at quilts. I’m obviously an experienced sewer, but I’ve never quilted before. Well, once I made a quilt-like throw for my parents using men’s dress shirts, but it was hardly a proper quilt. I’m thinking about possibly making myself a quilt for my bed and have begun peeking around for some inspiration.
So far, I’m enjoying these that I found…
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about making more things for myself. One of the bad things about turning your craft into your job is that I hardly ever make anything for myself anymore. I know others in my line of work feel that too. But I’m thinking more and more about changing that. I’ve already planned that during my September Parisian holiday I’m going to crochet myself a scarf (once my mom teaches me of course!).
In thinking about crafting more for me, I’ve starting looking around flickr at quilts. I’m obviously an experienced sewer, but I’ve never quilted before. Well, once I made a quilt-like throw for my parents using men’s dress shirts, but it was hardly a proper quilt. I’m thinking about possibly making myself a quilt for my bed and have begun peeking around for some inspiration.
So far, I’m enjoying these that I found…
July 22, 2009
class reminders!
Hi! After quite the whirlind of activity in the last two weeks (book party, Renegade LA, Renegade SF), I’m happy to report that I’m home, and back to teaching!
Coming up this week: The Back to School Shift Dress at Home Ec and the Ruffle A-Line Skirt at The Urban Craft Center! Hope to see you at one of the classes! Read on for all the details…
Back to School Shift Dress
Following the Back to School Shift Dress project from my book, Chic & Simple Sewing, this is an adorable and versatile dress! This is a beginner level, two-part class, for 3 hours each night. If you can pull off a straight stitch, you can do this dress! Beginners, don’t be afraid! This class is for you.
Thursday, July 23 & July 30, 7pm - 10pm, Cost: $100
Class held at: ReForm School: Home Ec
3902 W Sunset, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Phone: 323-906-8660
reformschoolhomeec@gmail.com
Contact ReForm School to sign up & for more details.
Ruffle A-Line Skirt
The A-line skirt is a great basic! Following the project from my book, Chic & Simple Sewing, this skirt can be made over and over in nearly any fabric, building a beginner seamstress a closet of custom skirts. This is a beginner level, two-part class, for 3 hours each day.
Friday, July 24 & June 31, 11am - 2pm, Cost: $125 non-members / $120 members
Class held at: The Urban Craft Center
2433 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Phone: 310-392-0139
hello@theurbancraftcenter.com
Contact The Urban Craft Center to sign up & for more details.
Hi! After quite the whirlind of activity in the last two weeks (book party, Renegade LA, Renegade SF), I’m happy to report that I’m home, and back to teaching!
Coming up this week: The Back to School Shift Dress at Home Ec and the Ruffle A-Line Skirt at The Urban Craft Center! Hope to see you at one of the classes! Read on for all the details…
Back to School Shift Dress
Following the Back to School Shift Dress project from my book, Chic & Simple Sewing, this is an adorable and versatile dress! This is a beginner level, two-part class, for 3 hours each night. If you can pull off a straight stitch, you can do this dress! Beginners, don’t be afraid! This class is for you.
Thursday, July 23 & July 30, 7pm - 10pm, Cost: $100
Class held at: ReForm School: Home Ec
3902 W Sunset, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Phone: 323-906-8660
reformschoolhomeec@gmail.com
Contact ReForm School to sign up & for more details.
Ruffle A-Line Skirt
The A-line skirt is a great basic! Following the project from my book, Chic & Simple Sewing, this skirt can be made over and over in nearly any fabric, building a beginner seamstress a closet of custom skirts. This is a beginner level, two-part class, for 3 hours each day.
Friday, July 24 & June 31, 11am - 2pm, Cost: $125 non-members / $120 members
Class held at: The Urban Craft Center
2433 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Phone: 310-392-0139
hello@theurbancraftcenter.com
Contact The Urban Craft Center to sign up & for more details.
July 15, 2009
renegade craft fair san francisco this weekend!
The second annual Renegade Craft Fair in SAN FRANCISCO will take place JULY 18 + 19 from 11am – 7pm, at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Located on the sparkling waterfront, shoppers needing to cool off from all the excitement indoors at this FREE urban art, craft and DIY extravaganza can pop right outside for a refreshing gust of bay-breeze!
200 artists, including myself, are traveling from all over the country and abroad to participate and sell their handmade goods at Renegade Craft Fair – San Francisco. From clothing and accessories, to stationary and concert posters, with everything from bath products and ceramics in between – there’s surely something for everyone!
Learn how to revitalize old toys into bangles, earrings and brooches by utilizing basic jewelry techniques at the Accessorize with Toys! workshop, organized by San Francisco jewelry designers emiko oye and Shana Astrachan. Also be sure to attend a meet-n-greet with local crafty authors from Chronicle Books and don’t forget to create your custom web-persona with the help of Mozilla Firefox! Commemorate your trip to Renegade Craft Fair – San Francisco by posing for a few snaps in the free photo-booth provided by Magnolia Photo Booth Co.
Other event features include free raffles from Jenny Hart’s Sublime Stitching, Stencil 1 and Faythe Levine’s book Handmade Nation at the Renegade Craft Welcome Station, food and beverages for purchase from local eateries, and, as always, lots of surprises!
How do you find me? Well, look below for a map of Fort Mason - I’m in booth #15! I hope to see you this weekend, July 18 + 19, at the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion!!
The second annual Renegade Craft Fair in SAN FRANCISCO will take place JULY 18 + 19 from 11am – 7pm, at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion. Located on the sparkling waterfront, shoppers needing to cool off from all the excitement indoors at this FREE urban art, craft and DIY extravaganza can pop right outside for a refreshing gust of bay-breeze!
200 artists, including myself, are traveling from all over the country and abroad to participate and sell their handmade goods at Renegade Craft Fair – San Francisco. From clothing and accessories, to stationary and concert posters, with everything from bath products and ceramics in between – there’s surely something for everyone!
Learn how to revitalize old toys into bangles, earrings and brooches by utilizing basic jewelry techniques at the Accessorize with Toys! workshop, organized by San Francisco jewelry designers emiko oye and Shana Astrachan. Also be sure to attend a meet-n-greet with local crafty authors from Chronicle Books and don’t forget to create your custom web-persona with the help of Mozilla Firefox! Commemorate your trip to Renegade Craft Fair – San Francisco by posing for a few snaps in the free photo-booth provided by Magnolia Photo Booth Co.
Other event features include free raffles from Jenny Hart’s Sublime Stitching, Stencil 1 and Faythe Levine’s book Handmade Nation at the Renegade Craft Welcome Station, food and beverages for purchase from local eateries, and, as always, lots of surprises!
How do you find me? Well, look below for a map of Fort Mason - I’m in booth #15! I hope to see you this weekend, July 18 + 19, at the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion!!
July 15, 2009
ray lamontagne at the hollywood bowl
What an amazing night. Ray LaMontagne with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra just blew me away. I didn’t record any video and those on you tube aren’t so great. But lucky for us, Ray stopped by the great KCRW station here in LA the next morning. For a lengthy 39 minute performance and interview session, watch the link below…
What an amazing night. Ray LaMontagne with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra just blew me away. I didn’t record any video and those on you tube aren’t so great. But lucky for us, Ray stopped by the great KCRW station here in LA the next morning. For a lengthy 39 minute performance and interview session, watch the link below…
July 8, 2009
renegade los angeles this weekend!
Okay LA, you wanted it, now you got it: The Renegade Craft Fair is coming to LA for the first time ever, this weekend! This is not to be missed!
The first ever Renegade Craft Fair in LOS ANGELES will take place JULY 11 + 12 from 11am – 7pm, at the California Market Center penthouse at 110 East 9th Street, in downtown Los Angeles. How do you find me in the mix? Well, I am in booth #178. See the map below to help find me!
Renegade will be taking over the entire 13th floor penthouse of the Mart, where gorgeous 360-degree views of downtown LA will provide the backdrop for this FREE urban art, craft and DIY extravaganza!
Let’s say it one more time: it’s FREE!
Over 200 artists are traveling from all over the country and abroad to participate and sell their handmade goods at Renegade Craft Fair – Los Angeles.
From clothing and accessories, to stationary and concert posters, with everything from bath products and ceramics in between – there’s surely something for everyone!
The most exciting contemporary crafts organizations from across the LA area will be on site hosting interactive workshops and demonstrations. Silver Lake-based ReForm School / Home Ec is offering hands-on lessons in linoleum block-printing both days of the Fair, and The Urban Craft Center of Santa Monica will be leading workshops in zine-making and needle-felting on Saturday, July 11.
Other event features include free raffles from Jenny Hart’s Sublime Stitching, Stencil 1, Craftside Publishers and Faythe Levine’s book Handmade Nation at the Renegade Craft Welcome Station, food and beverages for purchase from local eateries, and, as always, lots of surprises!
Be sure to check out The Postcard Machine for a little fun with robots and don’t forget to get your photo snapped at a free-photobooth provided by Oh, Hello Friend!
Want to hear some good music while you shop? Well, no worries there. DJs from KXLU will be spinning all weekend and there will be a performance by jazz-punk mobile ensemble Killsonic, Sunday at 3pm!
I hope to see you July 11 + 12 at the Mart!!
Okay LA, you wanted it, now you got it: The Renegade Craft Fair is coming to LA for the first time ever, this weekend! This is not to be missed!
The first ever Renegade Craft Fair in LOS ANGELES will take place JULY 11 + 12 from 11am – 7pm, at the California Market Center penthouse at 110 East 9th Street, in downtown Los Angeles. How do you find me in the mix? Well, I am in booth #178. See the map below to help find me!
Renegade will be taking over the entire 13th floor penthouse of the Mart, where gorgeous 360-degree views of downtown LA will provide the backdrop for this FREE urban art, craft and DIY extravaganza!
Let’s say it one more time: it’s FREE!
Over 200 artists are traveling from all over the country and abroad to participate and sell their handmade goods at Renegade Craft Fair – Los Angeles.
From clothing and accessories, to stationary and concert posters, with everything from bath products and ceramics in between – there’s surely something for everyone!
The most exciting contemporary crafts organizations from across the LA area will be on site hosting interactive workshops and demonstrations. Silver Lake-based ReForm School / Home Ec is offering hands-on lessons in linoleum block-printing both days of the Fair, and The Urban Craft Center of Santa Monica will be leading workshops in zine-making and needle-felting on Saturday, July 11.
Other event features include free raffles from Jenny Hart’s Sublime Stitching, Stencil 1, Craftside Publishers and Faythe Levine’s book Handmade Nation at the Renegade Craft Welcome Station, food and beverages for purchase from local eateries, and, as always, lots of surprises!
Be sure to check out The Postcard Machine for a little fun with robots and don’t forget to get your photo snapped at a free-photobooth provided by Oh, Hello Friend!
Want to hear some good music while you shop? Well, no worries there. DJs from KXLU will be spinning all weekend and there will be a performance by jazz-punk mobile ensemble Killsonic, Sunday at 3pm!
I hope to see you July 11 + 12 at the Mart!!
July 7, 2009
this friday - book party & fashion show!
Join me and the ladies at The Urban Craft Center on Friday July 10th from 6pm - 9pm to celebrate the release of my new book, Chic & Simple Sewing.
I will be discussing and signing copies of my latest book with a fashion show to follow. Come early for food and drink while we enjoy music from DJ Lady C. I hear there will be homemade cupcakes and sangria!
Bring in an item to print on and the UCC will show you how to screen print with the Yudu and how to create needle felted accessories - all free!
There will be raffles of copies of my book and other UCC goodies throughout the night, as well as a trunk show of garments made by me for sale.
It’s a great chance to meet other crafters, get inspired and celebrate the handmade revolution!
All this takes place July 10, 6pm-9pm
2433 Main Street, Santa Monica
310-392-0139
For more information, visit The Urban Craft Center website at http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com
Join me and the ladies at The Urban Craft Center on Friday July 10th from 6pm - 9pm to celebrate the release of my new book, Chic & Simple Sewing.
I will be discussing and signing copies of my latest book with a fashion show to follow. Come early for food and drink while we enjoy music from DJ Lady C. I hear there will be homemade cupcakes and sangria!
Bring in an item to print on and the UCC will show you how to screen print with the Yudu and how to create needle felted accessories - all free!
There will be raffles of copies of my book and other UCC goodies throughout the night, as well as a trunk show of garments made by me for sale.
It’s a great chance to meet other crafters, get inspired and celebrate the handmade revolution!
All this takes place July 10, 6pm-9pm
2433 Main Street, Santa Monica
310-392-0139
For more information, visit The Urban Craft Center website at http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com
July 6, 2009
sewing 101 class tomorrow
Hey beginning sewers! Want to learn how to sew? Well, I have a few open spots left in my Sewing 101 Class at Home Ec tomorrow night!
Straight stitching, threading a machine & more will be second nature in no time! While you learn, make a stylish envelope pillow for your home! This is a two-part class, for 2 hours each night.
Class starts tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7 from 7pm - 9pm (where we learn all about sewing machines, tools, and practice sewing stitches) and finishes on July 14 from 7pm - 9pm (where you learn to make a throw pillow from beginning to end!). Cost: $80, which includes a handout of information and resources, the pillow pattern to sew more pillows again and again, and an eco-friendly bamboo pillow insert for your new throw pillow cover. Quite a good deal!
Class held at: ReForm School: Home Ec
3902 W Sunset, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Phone: 323-906-8660
reformschoolhomeec@gmail.com
Contact ReForm School to sign up & for more details.
Hope to see you there!
Hey beginning sewers! Want to learn how to sew? Well, I have a few open spots left in my Sewing 101 Class at Home Ec tomorrow night!
Straight stitching, threading a machine & more will be second nature in no time! While you learn, make a stylish envelope pillow for your home! This is a two-part class, for 2 hours each night.
Class starts tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7 from 7pm - 9pm (where we learn all about sewing machines, tools, and practice sewing stitches) and finishes on July 14 from 7pm - 9pm (where you learn to make a throw pillow from beginning to end!). Cost: $80, which includes a handout of information and resources, the pillow pattern to sew more pillows again and again, and an eco-friendly bamboo pillow insert for your new throw pillow cover. Quite a good deal!
Class held at: ReForm School: Home Ec
3902 W Sunset, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Phone: 323-906-8660
reformschoolhomeec@gmail.com
Contact ReForm School to sign up & for more details.
Hope to see you there!