Lovely Little Details

Assembly line sewing this morning. Can you name all the #fandoms? #handmade #geekchic #sewallthefandoms

I've been looking for a project to use this #vintage soft floral fabric for years. It's going to make a lovely clutch lining! ❤️

''Tis the annual "purging of the scraps"! My two spring musical/plays are over, so now I get to clean the aftermath of a year of tossing cutting scraps into my scrap bin. Next up: planning new items for the spring/summer craft show season! #handmade #etsysellersofinstagram

There's always that first cut into expensive or out of print fabric where my brain goes "nooooooooooooooooooooo". Quick selfish sew this morning! #floralwars

I've been trying to pare down my collection of clothes and only keep what I actually use. Since I'm a fabric magpie, this has been a pretty tough task. Today's project: there are 74 pieces hanging in my closet, and only 35 hangers in this box. Time to get real. #capsulewardrobe #wardrobearchitect

New floor installed, chrome racks back in place. Perfect chance to take a photo of my new @kitchenaidusa mixer 😍. I had to make sure it fit while I was putting the shelves back in place! #oldhouse #remodel #kitchenaid #christmasgift

About to say goodbye to the last of the 1950s cafeteria linoleum in our house! 😆We refinished the floors in this room 4 years ago but realized the last owners built the closet walls on top of the linoleum. I had to clear and remove our 6' wire shelving to get to this point, which in itself resulted in 4 boxes and a trash bag of donations to goodwill. I'm just excited that the project I thought wouldn't take me all week is going to be finished in a day! In the home stretch now! #oldhouse #layersofflooring #why

Budgie the #dog is modeling one of my new handmade fabric collars- isn't he handsome? You can pick up one for your own doggo this Saturday at the Craft & Vintage Market in Friendly Tap. And for every collar sold in December I'm donating $2 to the Animal Care League. Check out my album of current prints and sizes here: https://www.facebook.com/SurLeFeu/posts/1310914735637756 #handmade #chicagomade #shoplocal #shopsmall #buyberwyn #aww (at Friendly Tap)

Not a bad weekend! 9 new nerdy wristlets almost finished for #berwynfandemonium.

This has been my Saturday so far, in my happy place prepping and sewing for #berwynfandemonium. #workonmydayoff #makerlife (at Berwyn, Illinois)

Red sky at morning, sailors take warning... Or something. This can't even capture how vividly red the sky is right now.

I haven't even started sewing yet and I'm already geeking out over these men's (or ladies!) bifold wallets. #handmade #chicagomade #sparkles #startrek #boldlygo

It's May 4th! What do you think, is Star Wars Day still a bit of campy fun, or has it become too commercialized? I think it's fun, so here's a sneak peek of some of the new wristlets I'll have with me for #freecomicbookday at Defiant Comics this Saturday. #geekchic #starwarsday #maytheforcebewithyou #sparkles #handmade #chicagomade

Guess who's going to have a display for #freecomicbookday! If you want to see what these beautiful fabrics become you'll need to head over to Defiant Comics in Forest Park next Saturday, 5/7. #handmade #chicagomade #geekchic #talkgeekytome

Love this combination of linen, glitter vinyl, and @tulapink Moonshine Camo in a custom order. Doesn't this client have good taste? 😘 Patterns are Charlotte City Tote and Pearl Wallet by @swoonpatterns Hardware by @emmalinebags #handmade #chicagomade #bagbling #tulatroops

Budgie says snuggling is the best way to spend a Saturday.

I'm hanging out at the @autremondecafe French #market today until 2pm. It's a beautiful day on their covered patio! Make sure you come on over and check out the new bags I've been working on. #berwynning #handmade #chicagomade (at Autre Monde Cafe & Spirits)