When you’re in the midst of a project, can your sewing space get disorganized? Maybe your sewing scissors, measuring tape, ruler(s), and/or marking pens and pencils always seem to go missing right when you need them. I’ve been there. Something that really helped me tame the clutter was a sewing caddy. I sewed one using …
My Sewing Space
Regardless of how large your sewing space is, there are a few factors that help turn a good sewing space into a great one. Examining my current sewing space as an example, let’s break it down. On the left-hand side I have a table with a cutting mat on top of it. Under the table …
New Year New City New Website
2016 was a year of changes at Sewn by Tanya. My previous work space was too small and there were too many distractions. Previous attempts to find an alternate work space were not successful so I took some time off in September to visit Saskatoon. I was pleasantly surprised to find a suitable place within …
Moving to Saskatoon
Hard to believe it’s fall already. In addition to sewing Cross Body Bags, drafting posts for my blog, and taking some time off for camping, I’ve been getting ready for a big move. I’m moving to Saskatoon this fall. I’ve already spend some time scouting out locations and securing a lease. Now it’s time to …
Swing Tags
In addition to sewing custom order and cross body bags, I’ve been doing some small business research this past month. This month I’ll be designing some swing tags (aka hang tags) so that my finished items will look more professional. For those of you who aren’t familiar with hang tags, this article has a good …
Back To Work
Now that I’ve full-filled my volunteer commitment with my local theater group, it’s time to get back to paid work. Shopping Bags and Wet Wipe-Tissue Wallets are in stock and available for purchase. Tanya
Volunteering
Since Oct 15, 2016, I’ve been volunteering with my local theater group’s costume department. Their fall production is a steampunk version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. I’ve created a woman’s bonnet, sewn 53 luggage tags to help organize the costumes, serged a woman’s floor length skirt, and been part of the serge & sew …
Happy Thanksgiving Long Weekend
Upcoming project include photographing and listing recently sewn products on Etsy. Here are some photos of customized/made to order products that have already been sold. Tanya
Open For Business
The websites are finished! The business cards are here! I now pronounce Sewn By Tanya open for business! Tanya
Pre-wash fabrics
This week at Sewn By Tanya, new fabrics are being washed and pressed in preparation for sewing. Why pre-wash? That’s a good question Some items (like the Sewn By Tanya Slouch Bag) use a combination of different fabrics. Home decor fabrics, cotton canvas, quilting weight cotton, light weight cotton, cotton polyester blends, and brocade all …