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Four Fashion Books for 2021- Featuring "Sew Fab" by Lesley Ware

In a new post from The Emerging Designer, Lesley Ware's book, Sew Fab: Sewing and Style for Young Fashionistas, is featured as one of the four fashion books for 2021. In the article, Lesley discusses her inspiration for the book, her favorite part of Sew Fab, and the things she loves most about teaching future fashionistas. Read the article featuring Sew Fab here and, if you're interested to know more, you can purchase the book here!

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Photo by: The Emerging Designer

Kasey Lettrich on January 06, 2021 at 04:14 PM in books & zines, interviews, love it!, SEW FAB, sewing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Creative Cookie Holiday Gift Guide 2020

We are proud to present the first-ever Creative Cookie Holiday Gift Guide! This guide features curated and handmade items that will ship directly from our itty-bitty New York studio, as well as some unique virtual workshops. Supporting The Creative Cookie means you are not just shopping small, you're shopping micro. Our tiny team is here to help if you have any questions (please leave a comment below or email us). Check out the items that we are so excited to offer for the holiday season! 

Vintage Masks $20

These unique cotton face masks are handmade from vintage bandanas. My friend Kat gifted me these bandanas in 2014 and for a while, I was unsure what to make with them. Supplies are limited and one of a kind. Stand out and be protected.

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Flannel Masks $16

Get cozy in a flannel mask! These masks are perfect for the season because they are breathable and warm. Add it to your list of winter necessities!

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Sew Fab $19.95

Sew Fab is a style and sewing workbook + art book for anyone who loves fashion. You will learn how to sew and develop your own style. Packed with gorgeous illustrations by Sabine Pieper, and step-by-step projects, tips, and fun activities, you will create unique clothes and accessories in no time.

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My Fab Fashion Style File $19.95 

An inspirational book for girls (and boys who don’t mind a pink book) who love fashion. This is your personal style sketchbook to create and record your dream looks. Find your style inspiration, learn more about fashion concepts, fabrics, and colors, chart your own style history, design and draw your own looks, and much, much more!

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How to Be A Fashion Designer $16.95 

Design, style, and accessorize clothes with this fun guide full of practical fashion design ideas for kids + teens! Contents support the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) approach to cross-curricular learning.

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My Wonderful World of Fashion $19.95

An interactive coloring book for fashionistas of all ages, My Wonderful World of Fashion is packed with beautiful and sophisticated illustrations specially created by the leading fashion-illustrator Nina Chakrabarti. This is one of my favorite books! It inspired me to create "Sew Fab"!

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My Even More Wonderful World of Fashion $19.95

A new interactive coloring book for fashionistas of all ages, My Even More Wonderful World of Fashion is packed with more beautiful and sophisticated illustrations created by illustrator Nina Chakrabarti. The book encourages creativity, with illustrations to color in and designs to finish off, as well as simple ideas for making and doing. Another favorite that inspired my own books!

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“Fashion Is” Tote $20

A fun and functional tote. Also, a great companion to carry around all those fashionista books you definitely just added to your cart!

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Scrappy Scarf $40

This is a fun and easy sewing project, as featured on Nuuly’s #NuNotNew DIY series but if you don’t have the patience to make it, you can buy it here! Wear it as a scarf, belt, hair wrap, or a million other ways! These one-of-a-kind patchwork accessories are limited.

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Fun Fabric Bundle $35 / $42 

Three yards of assorted fabric cut in 1/4 and 1/2 yard pieces curated from my personal fabric stash! Tell me what you like and I will package it up and ship it to you. Ideal for making small projects like face masks, headbands, tote bags, and other things. Optional add on of two easy patterns available!

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Virtual Sewing Lessons with Bianca and Lesley $300

Make a project of your choice from the comfort of your home. Once you book, you'll be sent an email to schedule a time. This package includes 4 sewing sessions, text support, and an autographed copy of one of Lesley’s books. Fashionistas of all ages welcome!

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Virtual Self Published Book Workshops with Lesley Ware $450

Learn how to create and publish your own book or zine from home in this one-on-one workshop! Once you book, you'll be sent an email to schedule a time. This package includes six 90-minute sessions and additional check-ins over three months. All ages are encouraged to sign up!

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Gift certificates are available upon request. Email us to inquire!

Kasey Lettrich on December 09, 2020 at 08:52 PM in SEW FAB, shopping, textiles | Permalink | Comments (0)

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More Virtual Sewing and Fashion Classes

Happy April!
 
As promised (this is not an April's fool joke). We now have a full schedule of classes covering topics like how to a sew mask, a reusable tote, thread your machine, and more! We will also have a lively chat with a sustainable fashion designer based in Chicago on Friday! It's going to be fun and informative.

In full disclosure, the funds generated from these workshops will keep my tiny team of two working during this pandemic. That said, it is important that everyone who wants to create with us can so please let me know if it is easier to pay what you can for any sessions.

Here's the link to register for these special virtual classes, with me, on Zoom.

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Lesley Ware on April 01, 2020 at 07:11 AM in SEW FAB, sewing, studio | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Jefferson Market Library & The Case of the Matching Circle Skirts

Since January, I've been teaching a Tuesday night sewing class in the historic Jefferson Market Library in the West Village. The group is intergenerational ranging from 4 - 74. One of our youngest participants is learning to sew by making the circle skirt from Sew Fab. I can't wait to see how this turns out.

To be continued...

Mother, daughter, doll consultation w/ our lovely co-teacher Bianca

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Almost set to sew

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Meeting Anna our Babylock Sewing Machine

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creative cookie on November 14, 2016 at 10:56 PM in SEW FAB, sewing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Bound: Work Your Way to A Book Deal

It's been magical to have 2 books! Sometimes I sit and stare like 'how did this happen'? Which is the question I'm asked often by aspiring authors. My friend Nicole A. Taylor, author of the UpSouth Cookbook, and I started a workshop series called Bound earlier this year. Bound is our stories, tips and secrets on how we worked our way to getting our book deals. We want to inspire others. It's not easy to come up with a concept, find a publisher, find an agent, and then write it but it's totally doable!  

We're working on new formats to present Bound and even taking it on the road in 2017! Please email me if you are interested in learning more (or you can wait for the announcements coming soon:).

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photo by Kamau Ware

 

Lesley Ware on November 04, 2016 at 09:35 AM in books & zines, SEW FAB, STYLE FILE | Permalink | Comments (2)

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Hello New Venture

After years of dreaming about it I'm taking the leap into retail this week! The concept shop will include accessories and garments designed sustainably in our studio.We will also showcase curated items from designers and brands we adore! Starting this Wednesday you'll be able to find us online or visit our Brooklyn, showroom. First photo shoot happening soon; stay tuned!

from the shop:

Kotyo Multifunctional Yarn Accessory by Mawusi

paired with purple beaded necklace & shirt from Sew Fab by Lesley Ware

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creative cookie on October 30, 2016 at 08:04 PM in Holiday, SEW FAB, sewing, shopping, textiles | Permalink | Comments (0)

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