28 Apr Sip & See
Dear Readers,
Since I started sewing again in 2011 I’ve made hundreds of garments whose total sum equals a complete wardrobe minus a bathing suit and lingerie.
My inspiration to sew initially came from high end ready-to-wear, but I quickly learned those garments were only the beginning of my inspiration. Through the years I’ve met many sewists with enviable skills, style and creativity who draw inspiration far beyond the ready-to-wear scene.
From a single blade of grass to exotic travels, creative inspiration abounds for those ready to receive, anywhere and anytime. I have learned so much from so many willing to share their skills, techniques and original ideas!
My friend and co-author Julie Starr credits her profession in luxury residential construction management as an everpresent source of inspiration reflected in her sewing style.
So what comes first, inspiration or instruction?
During a recent Tunic Bible workshop, Julie and I were encouraged to share the clothes we’ve made through the years in a trunk show format, and we are offering our first “Sip & See” next month.
Join us for Happy Hour, followed by a presentation and trunk show featuring our handmade wardrobe pieces at Five Eighths Seams in beautiful Charleston, SC on Thursday, May 25th! Details are available on the store’s website here. We will share our experience and advice on creating a customized wardrobe to suit your style, along with dozens of our creations for every occasion!
There’s a first time for everything and we would love to see any of you who will be in the Charleston area.
Many thanks for your support and I hope to see you on May 25th. 🙂
All the best,
Sarah
Jeff Laskowski
Posted at 09:18h, 28 AprilGood luck with your event. I enjoy both of your posts!
PsychicSewerKathleen
Posted at 09:32h, 28 AprilI always enjoy reading your posts! I’d be at your event in a heart beat if I wasn’t so far away (Victoria BC Canada) All the best at your event – I have no doubt it will be a terrific success!
Susan Child
Posted at 11:17h, 28 AprilI faithfully follow you and Julie. If I weren’t so far away (Cheyenne, Wyoming) I would attend. Good luck – I am sure it will be an incredible success. You both are such an inspiration.
Barbara
Posted at 22:41h, 28 AprilI’d love to come…. but a bit far away in Australia. Have fun.
peggy leah
Posted at 09:03h, 29 AprilI too wish I could be there!, LOVE getting you’re blog. It
is “tops”.!
peggy
Lisa Fredericksen
Posted at 09:05h, 29 AprilI hope you post loads of pictures afterwards!
Kath Truran
Posted at 19:36h, 30 AprilI always love reading your posts and admiring your creations. Too much to expect that you and Julie could visit Australia one day soon??? You would get a very warm welcome.
Margo//Creating In The Gap
Posted at 20:17h, 01 MayWhat a fabulous idea! Have fun!
MaryEllen
Posted at 19:51h, 02 MayCome to AZ & I’ll provide the wine & snacks !!!!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 09:17h, 04 MayIts a deal!!
Susan Child
Posted at 10:21h, 04 MayI have family in Phoenix. If you travel there, I would make an attempt to get there.
MaryEllen
Posted at 21:33h, 10 May😍😍😍
Bonnie Wheaton
Posted at 11:54h, 05 MayTry making lingerie! It’s fun and rewarding.
Maribeth Thomas
Posted at 23:31h, 13 MaySarah, I am returning to sewing and discovered you. What an inspiration you are to me! My return to sewing started with making clothes for grandkids. Now I am starting to sew for myself. I would love to attend this special event but live in Kentucky. How about a slideshow for us after the event?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:28h, 16 MayHi Maribeth! Many thanks for the comment and suggestion, and good luck with your return to sewing 🙂 🙂