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Who else is ready for fall? I’m trying out some new variegated thread. The results seem promising. #fall #leaves #earrings #embrodery #makersgonnamake #indycraftivist

I’m on a mission to color Indiana blue. Who wants to help?

I just updated the website. Here are the standard colors. What colors would you like to see? #Chucksandpearls #indycraftivist

Next Thursday I will be Cains Creative Chaos teaching my second level course, Sewing Essentials: Path to Pattern Drafting. Because this is the first time teaching it, I am offering it at a discounted rate. In the hopes, that I will get people that want to learn, but will also offer feedback. This class is focused on people who have sewing experience and would like to learn to draft patterns. I’m hopeful this class will teach you enough, to start actually drafting skirts in level 3. Who’s partnering with me to take your personal wardrobe skills to the next level? #sewingclass #sewinglove #sewingpattern #patterndrafting #class #learning #teaching #cainscreativechoas #buildyourown #personalwardrobe #indycraftivist

I love the friendships I’ve made on social media. This is my friend Shell. We met on the clock app. She’s so incredibly supportive. I was almost in tears when the order came in. This is the cutest unpacking that @indycraftivist has ever received. I hope you enjoy it, as much as I did. Thanks Shell, you are one of a kind. ✨💖✨ #unboxing #unboxcreativity #happycustomer #happyfriday #embroidery #berninaembroidery #berninausa #lunamoth #chucksandpearls #butterfly #earrings #thankyou #grateful #indycraftivist

Y’all this week has been wild. I have had more online orders in the last 10 days, than I have for the entire year. Thank you so much, for helping me live my dreams, of supporting myself through my creations. I cannot state how over the moon I am. I am grateful everyday that I am able to live my dreams. Thank you to each and every one of you who supports me. I appreciate you and couldn’t do it without you! Here’s to an amazing Wednesday! #grateful #thankful #thankyou #thankyouthankyouthankyou #thankyouforyoursupport #smallbusinesswins #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinessgoals #goals #iappreciateyou #iwouldntbeherewithoutyou #thanksforlooking #yesplease #thankyouuniverse #indycraftivist

Colors. What’s your favorite? #Converse #chucks #iunderstoodtheassignment #kicks #sneakers #sneakerhead #embroidery #sewist #sewing #smallbusiness ##solopreneur #bosslady #womenwhohustle #femaleboss #smallbusinesslove #bossbabe #womeninbusiness #fempreneur #businessowner #communityovercompetition #smallbusinessowner #girlboss #colors #rainbow #indycraftivist

Last week I had an order for these, on my Etsy store. I haven’t had a sale there in almost 3 years. Not only was it my first sale on Etsy, in what feels like forever, the recipient was in Louisiana. I have actually never sold anything to Louisiana, so it’s also a new state for my map. Once I said that on social media, I had a friend, in New Orleans, ask if I could add pearls to them, for #pearlsandchuck I made some this weekend. They are available on my site. #converse #chucksandpearls #pearls #chucks #sneakers #sneakerfreaker #nicekicks #kicks ##rainbow #red #orange #yellow #green #blue #purple #indycraftivist

Who’s excited for the Indiana State Fair? I have a spot in the Makers Market, inside the Arts Building, right next to the Hook’s Drug Store. #indianastatefair #statefair #makersmarket #makersmovement #maker #indyartist #hoosierartist #indycraftivist

Congratulations to the @speedway_artist_collective Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. I am delighted to be one of the original members to open the store. These are a terrific group of artists and an amazing trio of female entrepreneurship. Wishing them incredible success and a marvelous journey. I’m glad I can be part of the O.G.’s in this permanent space. #speedway #speedwayindiana #morethancorninindiana #indy #indyartist #westside #shoptheblockspeedway #speedwayartistcollective #femaleentrepreneur #smalbusiness #smallbusinessowners #femaleempowerment #indycraftivist

Learn something new everyday! #learning #growing #instagram #cheatcodes #shortcuts #vintagesewingmachine #bernina #berninausa #indycraftivist

I made a stage curtain! Start to finish, I made this with my own hands. I have never made curtains for anyone, but I thought “how hard can it be?” It was way more physical than I thought, but I was super proud with the finished product. I can now add curtain maker to my list of skills. ✨💖✨ #happyfriday #curtain #stagecurtain #stagecrew #curtainmaker #maker #makeronthemove #sewistforhire #sewist #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram #willtravelforfood #imadethis #imadethat #tada #newskills #indycraftivist

When doing something for the first time or doing it for the first time, in a long time, I suggest doing a practice sample first. I had to put grommets into the stage curtain, so it could be hung. I hadn’t applied grommets in years. Since grommets are usually one of the last steps of any project and are used for their permanence, the stakes were high, if I messed up. In order to set a grommet, one needs to remove the fabric, usually with a hole punch of some sort, for the grommet to encase. The grommet is then applied. There is an extending piece of metal, on the inside ring of the grommet, that gets smooshed around the inside ring through hammering, creating a permanent seal. Basically you only get one shot, so I made a smaller version of the top of the curtain, to make sure I was doing it right. Fun fact, I did not in fact do it correctly the first time. However after a quick You Tube tutorial and I was on my way. Never underestimate the value of practice!!!! #practice #practicepracticepractice #practicemakesprogress #stagecurtain #grommets #grommet #laststep #finalstep #donotscrewthisup #icandoit #sewist #mastermaker #tailor #sewistforhire #willtravelforwork #workingontheroad #indycraftivist

I love when I get an order from my internet friends. I can not explain the feeling of seeing an order come through and knowing the person who placed it. If we’re being honest, I don’t get many online orders. Every time I’m thinking about walking away from my online presence, I get an order and think, “I gotta keep going” Thank you for helping me live my dream! I appreciate you….. #thankyou #thankyouforyourorder #smallbusinesswins #smallbusiness #livingthedream #dreamsdocometrue #grateful #indycraftivist

Thank you @carmelpride for another stellar year. I got to meet some really interesting people. Including Hot Mike Pence, who was raising money for the LGBTQIA youth. He was there all day making rounds. It was a great day, weather wise. I was slightly concerned for my vendor neighbors who didn’t think to grab weights. I saw some creative alternatives. Some people use 2 liters, places on the feet, no string or tape keeping it there. Another vendor had 10lbs on each leg, clearly not enough for the wind conditions. Weights are important, never underestimate the weight you will need. Luckily no tents became projectiles. Everyone had a stellar day in the sunshine. Thanks to all who came out. My next pop up won’t be until September, but the website is always open. #carmel #carmelindiana #hamiltoncounty #carmelpride #thankyou #greatday #beautifulweather #sunny #pride #pride2024 #pride2024🏳️‍🌈#❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤 #❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗 #indycraftivist

Hello July Welcome to the last six months of 2024. Really where does the time go? It feels like yesterday I was struggle with January’s inevitable depression and now I’m hustling everyday! Be kind to yourself, always, but particularly when you feel overwhelmed with life. One of the best things grad school taught me was time management and what I mean by that is, everything will get done. However, not everything will be done at 100% and that’s ok. You get to decide where your energy goes. In July I will add two new retails spaces, finish my first ever stage curtain (from scratch), open a new work (play) called Riverside, at Riverside Park. All this seems exciting and terrifying, but it will all get done AND I’m going to try to have fun while I do it. What’s a lesson you’ve learned in life, that has improved your life? Tell me in the comments. #july #allthethings #riverside #newwork #stagecurtain #retailspace #speedway #statefair #indiana #indianapolis #indianapolisindiana #indy #newprojects #workworkworkworkwork #indycraftivist

Thank you @createartindy for hosting my first sewing class of the year. We had so much fun and everyone was impressed by their tote-ally awesome tote bag. I cant wait for round 2. Thank you to Alissa for capturing all these great shots. I’m looking for feedback on availability. If you’d like to take a sewing class with me, what’s your schedule like? When would you prefer the class after work or school? On the weekend. In the fall once school starts again?

I am obsessed with how cute these Pride Bees turned out. I love how dainty and colorful they are. I got the idea when I realized the black thread, that had been a donation, had a Hobby Lobby label on it. Obviously I had to use the entire spool on Gay Pride accessories. At first I started with the regular bees and colorful wings. Which quickly progressed to fully colorful bees. I love love love how they turned out. I kept one of the rainbow bodied ones, for myself. Which one is your favorite? #loveislove #gaypride #indycraftivist