Meet Curvy Sewist

I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t sewing – although I do remember a time when I wasn’t curvy!

I’m a serial crafter – in my home you’ll find evidence of sewing, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, lampworking, jewelry making, and any number of other crafty endeavors. But sewing is my first – and best – love.

I make most of the clothes in my wardrobe, and many of the clothes in other peoples’ wardrobes.

I hunt for vintage notions and fabrics, and what I don’t use I’ll make available to you.

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About Us

A “Do-It-Yourself” attitude served me well!

Like many other kids of my era, I learned to sew at school. A bevy of giggling girls working on pieces of clothing that we would never wear, simply because we needed to learn a technique

After school, the techniques I had learned served me well, as I retained an interest in making clothes for myself. The lack of “off the rack” clothes that I actually liked helped me carve out a style for myself.

I could – and still can – often be found scouring thrift stores for just the right piece of fabric to be upcycled into something I couldn’t find elsewhere.

[Photo by Irene Lasus from Pexels]

Patterns

Paper patterns, or downloadable some-assembly-required patterns – you can find a great assortment here.

Notions

Vintage notions, overstocks, new old stock, I have plenty to share with you!

BUTTONS

Oh the buttons! I love buttons. They can transform a garment from blah to wow!

SEWING TOOLS

Old and new, I have ’em! Ever wondered what happened to that old darning mushroom? Find a replacement here!

MACHINE ACCESSORIES

You have the machine, I (may) have the accessories. Stay tuned!

FABRIC

From vintage sheets for muslins to funky fat quarters, satisfy your fabric fetish here.