The Truth

Link Love: Teacher Appreciation

Image via Ashley Ann Photography

1. "You're a Lifesaver" diy teacher's gift found on Ashley Ann Photography.
2. A teacher's thank you gift with a twist..and a straw!
3. Sometimes a simple bouquet of flowers says it all. Love this version from Giggles Galore.
4. Follow this easy diy from Then She Made.. to create your own basket, and fill it up with some homemade goodies!
5. Crayons are good for more than just coloring.
6. Love from the oven does it right with these adorable apple inspired cupcakes.
7. Show your teacher your love for the environment with these fun Moxie Eco-Friendly writing pencils.

The Gilded Touch

Image via BHLDN

Add some metallics to your big shebang and watch the night sparkle away. All you need to create such gilded bliss are wine bottles, gold and silver metallic spray paint, newspaper, and a well ventilated area to get your gold on. Pair with some cream colored starbursts and call it a day!

Almost Free

Getting a quick bite @ my favorite spot called Motto. It's near our South Williamsburg sewing shop and the apple pear salad is incredible.

April Craft Pop-Up Shop

Nothing like a Craft Pop-Up Shop! We were excited to host 7 local designers and craftsmen on Sunday and are looking forward to the next. Take look at some of the snap shots from the day.

Screen printed tees for little ones! - Big Bridge Studios

Super cute plush toys made from recycled sweaters. - Sweater Toys

Lovely hand painted cards and illustrations by Hartland Brooklyn

All natural soaps and smell goods by BarSoap Brooklyn

New indie line with design inspiration from kitties! - Brooklyn Cat

Lovely stone necklaces and bracelets from Brooklyn Thread

If you are interested in joining us a vendor for the next pop-up shop, please email katie@sewmoni.com for details and registration!

Patterned Pots

Give last years pots a great textile make-over and it's easy too! All you need is a couple of terracotta pots, Mod Podge, a brush, and a couple of fabrics.

 

THE STEPS:

1. Cut a length of fabric that is large enough to wrap around your pot
2. Cut slits in the fabric around the top to allow the fabric to lay smoothly.
3. Begin applying your fabric by coating a small section of the pot with Mod Podge and stick the fabric edge to the pot. Once it is pressed flat and in place, coat that section with Mod Podge.
4. Continue this process around the pot, ignoring the top and bottom of the pot. 
5. Once the outside is complete, trim the top and bottom fabric edges to extend 1" outside of the pot.
6. Starting at the top, fold the fabric into the pot in pleats so that it lays nice and flat around the rim. Coat in Mod Podge. 
7. Repeat this step for the bottom making sure that your pleats lay smooth so the bottom of your pot remains level. 
8. Give the pot one final coat, and make sure any loose flaps are coated.
9. Allow your pot to dry.

 * Recommended for indoor use only as rain will wash away the Mod Podge. 

Images via Christine Chitnis

The Doily Note

Image via The House of Hearts

Doilies aren't just for Valentine's Day. Take a cue from Miss Pickle's and put a little hand written doily note in your next package!

Williamsburg or Bust

Now that the new sewing studio is open (phew!) I have a bit more time to reflect and look back. The best part about reminiscing is flipping through all of the iPhone photos I took during the construction of our shop. While rummaging through countless junkyards for the perfect sink might sound tiresome and laborious, I enjoyed every minute of it--and hanging out with Katie---master designer. XX - Moni

Success

It's always exciting to teach and watch students complete their first sewing project. Here are two pics of our April beginning seeing students and their tote bag creations!

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