Hi! I’m Crafty Zenia. I’m a working parent, Harry Potter (et. al.) nerd, lesbian mom, city dweller, and sewist. I use she/her pronouns. I mainly sew garments for myself and my family and friends. As a plus-size human, I look for patterns that are made for my measurements. I’ve had the benefit of testing out some patterns for indie designers who are expanding their range.
I have started really spending a lot of energy on sewing, fit, and improving my work and style. I’m also starting to make my own fabric designs.
And although I make garments for my own happiness, I’ve gained a lot from looking at other sewists’ work, so I want to compile my work in one place.
My sewing is generally a solitary endeavor, I work when I should be sleeping and at quick moments when I don’t have other work or family obligations. So my creations are solo projects.
New pull-on jeans!
I really love pull-on jeans. I honestly have no interest in wearing non stretch jeans these days! I also have a hard time getting pants that fit right because I tend to fall within several size ranges. I’m really happy to have gotten to test out these new Crescendo Jeans from Love Notions. There are…
It has pockets!
I definitely love Love Notions patterns for their great instructions, versatile style, and inclusive sizing. And I choose to test for them and be an affiliate for them because I believe in the work they do and I know that they care about and listen to the people who use their patterns. And this week…
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