I used to have Tia's Kindle Shelf, but Blogger has seen to delete it for me. So I guess this is the beginning of Tia's Whatever Blog where I will share a book review sometimes, sewing pattern reviews, and fabric reviews as well. I started sewing a few months ago and learned so much about fabric, and the indie fabric and indie pattern world. I may even share my new Ketogenic way of eating and an occasional recipe.
2016 was the hardest year of my life to date. I started out the year depressed and hating myself and my life in general. Then in April of last year, I lost my best friend to a severe brain injury, we had been friends since 7th grade. Then the following month my sister in law lost her battle with cancer. Those two losses had me so down I almost didn't want to get back up either.
I looked to retail therapy to fill that void, and got sucked in by Lularoe leggings after an author friend had a giveaway on her Facebook page. Then I was hooked! I bought about 20 pair of leggings, 4 dresses, 8 skirts, 2 kimonos, and 3 raglans. I was out of control. Then one day I saw a webpage that had links to patterns to make your own leggings or Lularoe equivalent clothing, and I was hooked on the indie pattern world.
My first Indie pattern was Peg Legs from Patterns for Pirates (this pattern is free if you join their Facebook group). Then I also downloaded the free Pirate Pencil Skirt pattern too! I admit I've only printed and not sewn these yet, but I also have a ton more of their patterns as well as patterns from George and Ginger, Rad Patterns, Elliedactyl, Love Notions, 5 out of 4, and Duckbutt as well. There are lots of awesome independent designers out there, and I find more all the time.
My first indie fabric order was placed with Riki Prints, who is now RP Custom Fabrics. I love their custom designs, the quirky but loveable owner, and her wonderful fun and helpful admins. They supply some of the highest quality custom fabric prints around. I have also since that time ordered from Mk Designs, Smoogie, Starfluffle, BaadMaash, as well as a few I'm completely forgetting at the moment. I will rectify this in the future as I get my new fabric orders in and review them, as well as create some article of clothing with them at some point.
I'm not sure how well this version of my blog will work out, but I think honestly it's mostly for me and journaling my adventures in sewing, reading, crafting, and whatever else!
3 Below by Patrick Carman