My name is Michelle and my family calls me Meeshie. My background is in Fashion Design but I love anything to do with art. When it comes to interior designing I like to design on a budget. I can't always afford all the grand things in life but I do have a way of creating alternative options that fit my budget.
I took quite a few years off from sewing and just returned to sewing at the end of 2013. I’ve gotten my sew-jo back and now I am super excited to share the things that I am making. Clothes are like art to me and I have a love for boldness and anything colorful. I have been called a master at mixing and matching prints and I own that title!
2015 was an exciting year for my sewing. I won the first annual Rippin Ain’t Easy sewing competition with Prettygirlssew.com. I was a judge for the Super Online Sewing Match II with sewmamasew.com. My blog was chosen as one of the 50 top blogs on burdastyle.com. I am currently a blogger for Fabric Mart as well as a contributor for several online sewing communities and I have also been featured on these outlets. I am excited to start 2016 by partnering with BERNINA as an ambassador and can't wait to see what you think about my work!
What am I doing besides starting up this Blog? I work full-time and I founded a book club called "The Sista Girl Book Club" back in 2005. I am the mother of three and I call them my three amigos. My daughter Mori who’s face you see all over this blog, my sons A & J. Now that we have been formally introduced, sit back and kick off your shoes and enjoy the show.
I like your writing style and fashion sense.
ReplyDeleteThanks Christina. I'm more comfortable with the fashion sense than the writing but I tell it how I see it! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteBeautiful family!
ReplyDeleteThanks, they get o my nerves but I'mma keep em'
DeleteMichelle; I love your blog, your beautiful family and all the beautiful pictures, DIY ideas and tips you share. You are blessed to be so talented.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gilda! Glad you like it, stop by ad spread the word!
DeleteYou have unique style. I am a more so a pastel and child at heart type of person. I love anything pink if you will like a "Indian rose" pink with little pastels color like greens, purples and white and floral too.
ReplyDeleteTo get idea come and visit my shop www.personalgifts.etsy.com
Thanks Feon, I'm a any color type of gal, I like them all. I will definitely stop by your shop, thanks for the love!
DeleteJust found you and now I'm following! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks girl, I hope I inspire you!
DeleteMichelle I so enjoy your blog and the work that you do. I also love all your glasses! Keep on doing what you're doing lady.
ReplyDeleteChar, thanks so much for being a loyal follower!
DeleteYour site is so awesome and you have soooooooooooo many awesome ideas!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, (brushing my shoulders off) I try!
DeleteNice family there! Thanks for sharing with us, by the way your glasses....killer!
ReplyDeleteThank YOu!!! The red ones are my favs right now!
DeleteLOVE!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tanielle!
DeleteHi Michelle... I love your style with all the challenges. I have one dumb question because I am confused. Is your daughter the model who showcased the clothes?
ReplyDeleteNot a dumb question, yes that is my daughter, she is the model I use for almost all my makes on the blog. Yep she's rocking red hair right now.
DeleteI got confused too. I thought that pretty young lady was thecswwist. Well. She is adorable. You are so lucky to have a daughter to sew for. I lke to ge jealous of peoples sewing space because indont have one. Can you do a video tour so I can turn green with envy.
ReplyDeleteI am going to do a tour for this one when I am done. Yeah everyone looks at my pictures and do not read the stories and think my daughter is the sewist. She is the face of that black chic but she is not that black chic! lol!!
DeleteI'm so glad I found your blog, you are just like me - creative with a love of color and family! God bless! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found me too! Do you have a blog?
DeleteNot yet but I'm hoping to have one soon, you're inspiring me! I'm Frassy Designs on Instagram and just started following you the other day..
ReplyDeleteSuper, keep me up to date!
DeleteDo you sell any of your designs? I like your denim clutch, the latest one you did
ReplyDeleteI do sell some of the purses that I make, If you're interested in the clutch e-mail through the contact form on the blog for a price inquiry. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI've been sick in bed the past two days but when I came across your blog my blood started pumping again, lol. Love your style and use of color. I'm a neutral girl trying not to be afraid of color in my sewing. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing your beautiful talent.
ReplyDeleteWell Kim I'm glad I could get that blood pumping and boy-o-boy do I have color for you!! I hope you come back and keep me on your radar!
DeleteI love your blog! So creative!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLove your work Michelle, you are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks bunch Dawn!
DeleteHi Michelle! Love your energy, style and passion for fashion! Black Girl Power! Love to see us doing big things. Do you take on projects/freelance your services? If so, we need to talk!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!I do take on a few extra projects during the year. Reach out to me via my contact form on my blog and let me know what you're thinking and I will shoot you a e-mail
DeleteI just discovered your blog and I love it! You've definitely inspired me to get back into sewing :)
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome Janice!! that's a beautiful thing!
DeleteYou had me at sew-jo. Lol. I saw you on FB rockin' pattern 7016. Extremely flattering. I have 3 daughters who are voluptuous women, who would look super in this style. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? I am your newest follower and admirer. You can check me out at Current Girlfriend.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLook forward to following your blog and FB!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandi, I'll make it worth your while!!
DeleteHi. I love the denim clutch. Looks like the videos for TangieB are no longer. I'm trying to find the massive fringe Diy and the clutch (I do better watching then trying). Do you know if they're still available? Please let me know. I can send you my email.
ReplyDeleteHey Giggles, I don't know what's up with her channel, she does not have any of her DIY videos posted.
DeleteHow can I make a purchase? Please email me @ Kateasha26mcdonald@gmail.com...... Thank you
ReplyDeleteGood day, how can I purchase items?
ReplyDeleteThis blog is for sewing I'm not selling anything.
DeleteHi Michelle, I just recently started following you and think you are so fabulous. I have an abundance of beautiful fabric and sources for more, and about to set up a store on Etsy. I also thought that it would be good to sell fabric from time to time at some kind of venue. I'm not too far from Philly. I think you're from that area? Any ideas? Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteIf you haven't watched British Bakeoff you should check it out- if only for Prue Leith's glasses! I can't pull it off but you def. can.
ReplyDeleteI have and I love Prue & her glasses!!!!
DeleteI am so digging your blog! I, too, have a FD background and I am always trying to decorate up on a dime, so I totally feel you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! Stick around for the site upgrade.
DeleteJust found your blog and I like it. Thanks for sharing your work. I thought you were a pro from all the perfect looking seams and tiny details.
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