DIY & Art

A space for anything that I create. https://linktr.ee/GennaRiggins

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Sometimes you just need to find time to play.

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I’ve been working on this quilt coat for months and it’s almost done. Just need to put the lining in.

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New pants

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Up next the Sasha Starlight Cocoon Jacket

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I’m trying to remember to share some of the older outfits I’ve made for #memademay Today we’re going full on Frida with an Alexander Henry skirt.

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For #memademay I’m working on finishing up these #starlightpalazzopants

#sashastarlight #memade #ikeafabric #sewing #sewist #memadewardrobe #diyfashion

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Time for my next sewing project

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I was trying to pick an outfit to wear to Hamilton today when I realized it was International Women’s Day. I knew exactly what to wear then. This dress that I made from Alexander Henry Stronger Together fabric.

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I’m not used to having to trim down my fabric to blocks. This is a new experience and this pile of trimmings is making me feel like I’m wasting fabric. I know I’m going to enjoy the end result but I might need to start a new scrap bin just for these tiny trimmings. Maybe I’ll use them for stuffing for something one day.

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Front, back, and pocket panels are all stitched. I think I’m going to use bigger scrap pieces for the lining. While looking at the scrap panels I was thinking I would love this for a cropped jacket or something. Something like that might be a multi year project for me.

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I did so much sewing, trimming, and ironing this weekend. These are not all tasks I do in my regular sewing so this is definitely a new experience. I think the end result is going to be fun but I’m not sure how I feel about the process yet.

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For those of you that don’t know, in my day job I work for IKEA. So, I decided it was time to put my @ikea fabric scraps to use and make a scrappy backpack for work. I don’t know how long it will take but I’m excited for the outcome!

Disclaimer just in case: this post is my own and doesn’t represent the brand. None of this was given to me. I’ve just bought a lot of fabric over the years.

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One more post with just a picture of the things I made with the scrap jar was passed on at the Houston Modern Quilt Guild meeting.