how I made sewing my full time job! (q&a)

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Answering all your questions... Chatting everything from how I learned to sew, my goals as a designer & what made me start KZfaq!
Grab a cup of tea or a WIP & let's hang out.
Let’s be friends!
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Sewing on a Juki DDL 8700 & My Lock 644D overlocker
Fav domestic machine: Singer Heavy Duty
Snips from Fiskars
Shot on Sony Alpha zv-e10
Hi! My name is Carly & I’m a self taught creative exploring all things sewing, crochet & textiles! I’m especially excited by secondhand fabrics, using fabric scraps & all things wild, wholesome & delightful. Thank you for being here & if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or shoot me a message. Lots of love.
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@bowerbirdstyle7661 4 ай бұрын

Had a go at making knickers and a bra. I took apart a pair of knickers and used the old fabric as a pattern to cut new fabric (a linen blend), then reused the elastic and lace to make the "new" pair. They are comfortable. Same thing with a bra - used old fabric as a pattern and re-used all the hardware and elastic straps. I also looked at a great tutorial on KZfaq. It is fun!

@katiemiller7428 4 ай бұрын

I see the Anne of Green Gables in you : ) Thanks for sharing your sunshine! I’m working on some tiny embroideries stitched on repurposed materials

@elenabchrist4226 4 ай бұрын

Carly B I’m so delighted to have found your channel while I was searching for how to sew a ballroom gown just for fun ! Wowed by your talent and brilliant mind. I’m awed by your creativity and your authentic on the spot solutions. I’m so inspired to make a white tiered babydoll dress. I love your puff quarter length sleeves and your ruffled collar design! Thanks for sharing your energetic journey here. I have found a genuine gem in you ❤

@bowerbirdstyle7661 4 ай бұрын

I've been "shopping" my linen cupboard lately. Gone through the pillowcases, sheets and quilt covers and am using these for my patchwork projects. It is amazing how much fabric is in a pillowcase!

@CassondraSumrall 4 ай бұрын

The focus is not an issue when watching this video. Your videos put me in a good mood and inspire me to start some new projects. Thanks.

@snowy2008103 4 ай бұрын

Hi Carly, always love to hear you chat about all things sewing! Also, just want to say that it makes me so happy that you're a Christian, hehe. Currently, I'm trying to do patchwork for the first time (really loving the process of it!) and I'm going to use it to cover a handmade book. I got this super cute piece of fabric that has a bunch of different Australian endemic animals as the print. Basically, cutting out different sized blocks that each contain a different animal on it. It's a surprise gift for friends that are moving to Australia, and they can use it to journal their adventures or whatever! I was really inspired by you while making this project. Thanks for the video!

@stinkygrunkie 4 ай бұрын

You've served me at that theater before! I didn't watch you then though so I didn't say anything, I just recognised you when I found this channel 2 days ago. The world is so small!!! Well I suppose brisbane is very small. Love your work!

@fromcarlyb 4 ай бұрын

Heya! What are you working on this week? I have to make a dress to wear to a wedding & I'm going to try and drape my pattern - wish me luck!

@moda78z 4 ай бұрын

Good luck ❤️👍

@TheSewingCircle-LesleyRosas 4 ай бұрын

I can't wait to see your dress!! Eeeeeeeee!!🎉❤

@TheSewingCircle-LesleyRosas 4 ай бұрын

I just finished a Winnie the Pooh jacket from a vintage baby blanket. It turned out so beautifully!! I definitely spent a lot of time adding more detailed quilting around the Pooh characters. I love it when a project jumps next level!! ❤

@CrownedLily 4 ай бұрын

I started sewing in 2020 and have learnt everything on KZfaq as well.

@MoMoJersey 4 ай бұрын

Carly you are delightful to listen to! I somehow came across your channel quite by accident but thought..Hey, lemme give this a listen too! And I am glad I did. I am a full time Etsy shop person (dog bows, collars, bandanas) and always looking for something "sewing" to listen to on KZfaq while I work. I am going to try and find your video on the Juki machine you have. I have been considering one of the Juki industrials for my dog collars. Needle keeps breaking on my juke TL2010Q. So thanks for this video and so nice hearing about your sewing journey! Mo :)

@ratafruity 4 ай бұрын

I loooove your energy and creations so much!! I want to get better at sewing and make cool patchwork stuff too eventually!

@littleaudity 4 ай бұрын

i love hearing you chat about your business! ive been thinking about how to get something like that off the ground without losing that passion for my own creativity and growth. all the insight is so great to hear

@malikavdkooij3144 4 ай бұрын

I love watching your videos because you are so passionate and I love your enthousiasm (and the things you make of course) have you tried to make a Robert’s.wood pattern yet? I would like to hear your thoughts on those in terms of experimentation with textiles and construction.

@TheSewingCircle-LesleyRosas 4 ай бұрын

I find your channel so inspiring!! 😊

@heyitskris7497 4 ай бұрын

Working on a dress I finished the muslin now I just need to buy the fabric 😅

@fromcarlyb 4 ай бұрын

Yayyyy that’s the best feeling!!! Hope it goes well!!

@childensstorytime 4 ай бұрын

Cool, motivational cheers 😊

@KateMeadley 4 ай бұрын

I think you’re in QLD, right? So this may be different for you, but in NSW you can do a bunch of TAFE courses for free including sewing courses. They offer them online too. TAFE is good if you don’t want the pressure of uni, but you can take it as far as you want, and the teachers are an incredible resource. Could be worth a look if you’re ever interested in pushing your skills to the next level but not wanting to put the pressure of a private college or uni on yourself. (Although you will have to do the boring workplace safety subjects lol)