Seven Years of Learning with Make It With Wool

Earlier this month, several students, Christine, and I participated in the California Make It With Wool Contest. This was my sixth time entering over seven years, and it has been quite a journey!

I have nearly 50 years of sewing experience, including years as a professional bridal gown designer, but one thing I’ve learned is that there is always more to learn. The contest has challenged me to stretch my skills, reconsider my design choices, and think differently about what makes a successful garment.

Upcycled Skirt - My Second look for the Make it With Wool Contest

After this beautiful but moth-eaten showed up in a fabric donation, I knew it had to become something I could wear with the cute striped sweater I was making. Both being made from wool, I considered entering them in this year’s California Make it With Wool Contest. I had already started another outfit but thought - “Why not enter two outfits?” So you could say this was a back-up extra entry. I wasn’t sure I would get it done in time, but in the end, both outfits were finished on time and will presented to the judges at Lamb Town tomorrow (Saturday October 3) at noon (hint hint).

Works in Progress - The long and short of it all

In keeping with our autumn Works in Progress Challenge, I thought I would share my most recent works in progress. Part of why we are doing this challenge is to normalize process and focus on that part of of our sewing journey. Sure, a finished project is a great hit of dopamine, but the real joy, for me at least, comes from the PROCESS of making.

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Works in Progress - The long and short of it all

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