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Mother’s Day in Nicaragua is celebrated on May 30th.  There is a shelter in Managua for mothers with their children who are

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June 5, 2023
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denim, jeans, sewing, slowfashion, upcycle, upcycledenim

First Denim “Art”

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, a group of women artists in Managua decided to host a series of

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April 6, 2023
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Not Just One, but Two Ponchos!

Two denim ponchos have emerged after exploring new ways to deconstruct jeans. Harvesting denim usually involves getting as much usable fabric as

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March 16, 2023
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Denim Halter Top

Let’s just admit it. There are some things that older women cannot wear. OK, so they can wear things, but they can

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September 8, 2022
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Sewing and Pets are Quite a Combo!

I wonder how many people that have pets are able to both greatly credit them while also silently cursing their participation in

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August 22, 2021
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denim, pets, sewing

A very easy (3step) quilted summer vest

Tons of clothing and domestic cast-offs continue to make their way here. I try to focus my work on denim, but this

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July 12, 2021
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Ebbs and Flows, Peak and Valleys

I love to sew. Repeat. I love to upcycle denim. Repeat. While the 2 activities above are my joy, there are often

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June 25, 2021June 25, 2021
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The Ties That Bind Us

The wedding and festivities are now over and the packing to return home begins. First, take a Covid test to enter the

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May 11, 2021
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aprons, fabric, sewing

Super-Duper Easy, Less Landfill Waste, a few $ and hours = a Shift Dress + WIN!

It all began with buying denim by the pound. Mind you, there were some flaws. But with only pennies at stake, there

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March 11, 2021
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Sewing Censorship, Seriously?!

I am a bit perplexed by this. Why would you censor words that are not racist, xenophobic, prejudice, political, religious, misogynist, critical

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February 7, 2021
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