I don’t want to share anymore. I’ve taken breaks before. I think I’ve been running on fumes for a long time in some ways, sustained by the waters of denial. I started this blog the way I start everything – ignorant and enthusiastic, with ideas and plans bigger than my abilities and resources. I actually […]
BHM20: Interview with Daniel Grier of Splashed by DKG
Black History Month on Making the Flame ends on a high note with this interview of Daniel Grier, an incredibly creative fashion designer – and self-taught, no less! In addition to developing his gift into an eye-catching fashion brand, he has also given other creatives the opportunity to share their gifts. But let me not […]
BHM20: Interview with Ashli J. Washington of Ashli James Collection
Black History Month on Making the Flame continues with this interview of Ashli J. Washington, an unapologetic millenial and propietress of (among other things), an Etsy store featuring amazing headwraps that she makes herself. Fun factoid: I stumbled upon Ashli twice! First, I followed her some years ago on Instagram for personal style ideas (@itsmeashli). […]
BHM20: Eryn Shields (Style Sew Me) and #BHMPatternDesigners
Welcome to Black History Month on Making the Flame! It’s taken way too long to for me contribute to the learning, growth, and celebration opportunity that is BHM – if you want to read about why, click here. But better late than never! And I’m thrilled to present the first Black History Month post this […]
Sewing for a Changing Body: Weight Loss
Earlier this month, I wrote about weight gain for BoPoMarch, and today’s topic is the other side of that spectrum: weight loss. Tell someone you’ve lost weight, and you’ll often get the reply, ‘Congratulations!’ With weight loss so universally celebrated, it should be easy to sew for a body in the process of losing weight, […]
Sewing for a Changing Body: Aging
Today’s Sewing for a Changing Body post is a generous and beautifully written contribution from Louisa, aka Damselfly. I haven’t changed a single word she wrote! She really covered it all. If you like this post, please check out her blog at Damselfly’s Delights, and on Instagram at @damselfly.ca. Thanks, Louisa :) My husband’s late […]
Starting Midway
Hello everybody! Welcome to Making the Flame, a blog for creativity and self-expression in the areas of sewing, style, and fashion. I look forward to sharing ideas and projects with you, and I hope that you’ll share your thoughts on these things and more, with me and all the other readers of this blog. :-)