Hi everyone,
As you know, our community here and on Facebook is managed and moderated by the CSC editor group, and today I’ve got an update for you. We’re sad to say that after some most excellent times together, Gillian is leaving us – although I have absolutely no doubt we will still see lots more from her on the CSC!
Replacing Gillian we have Paige, a regular contributor to the CSC since its very beginning. Paige is a sewist and photographer based in Cincinnati, and I love seeing her incredible outfits – she has such a great sense of style!
Over to you, Paige:
Hello everyone! My name is Paige, I’m a twenty-something living in Cincinnati, Ohio. I blog about my craft endeavors and my life over at Very Paige. I’m a photographer specializing in body positive boudoir photography. In what little free time I have, I play recreational hockey.
Although my mother is a precise in beautiful sewist, I didn’t learn from her. We aren’t the best teachers for each other and like many other mothers and daughters, we’re too much alike for instructions to be beneficial. I did make a bag with her once, but never even attempted any clothing. Eventually, I stumbled across a JoAnn’s Fabrics sale where a Singer sewing machine was being offered at a price that even an at the time part time check out girl could afford. I did what I do for everything I want to learn about, I turned to the internet. An online friend set up a LiveJournal group where she taught me to sew. Once I completed my first project, a woven pencil skirt, and the rest is history.
I sew pretty much exclusively for myself. Being a non-standard shape meant I had to learn to alter right out of the starting gate. My most common adjustments being lengthening, FBA, box dart move, and the swayback adjustment. I’ve even learned some of those adjustments from this group, and hope to help pass some tips and tricks on to our lovely readers.
Please join me in welcoming Paige to the editor board!
I am so happy I found this website site. I am an 80 year old Grandma who is tired of looking frumpy in baggy clothes to hide all my rolls. I am learning alot of new tricks and excited to make myself something that looks fresh and modern . Thanks ladies for showing me what my family has said for years, I can wear stylish clothes even with lumps and bumps. Thanks for confidence to want to look good again!
Welcome!! Now, the most important question– ice hockey or field? 🙂
Well in a way both! I grew up playing field hockey and lacrosse. I’m currently learning to play ice hockey, and by learning I mean it! I could barely skate a month ago, but I’m doing some scrimmages now with my hockey camp.
Welcome Paige. While I’m sorry to see Gillian go, I’m sure we’ll keep up with her on her blog and here on CSC. I look forward to Paige’s “voice” here.
Thanks Debbie! <3
Gillian has been an inspiration to me and we appreciate all she has done for this page. Welcome, Paige! I love your pictures above and look forward to seeing more of your input. This group is so helpful – I try new things with each sewing project because you all show me how!
Aw, thank you, Patti! The CSC is such an amazing group, from the editors right down to the readers!
Looking forward to see your influence, and a thank you goes out to Gillian.
Thanks! I’m happy to have passed the torch to Paige – She’ll be great!
Glad we’ll be seeing more of you!
Welcome Paige and thanks Gillian! You all are doing so much to help us out here in the blogosphere, and I really appreciate it!
Thanks Tina! I’m excited to see what Paige brings to the mix – she’s been a great contributor!
Welcome Paige, I love your style!
I also just want to say thank you to Gillian for all her hard work and fabulous input to the CSC blog. I’ve always looked forward to seeing your articles, and you will be much missed as an editor, although I do hope we will still see you often. xxx
Thanks Lorraine! I’m so glad I got to know you through CSC! 🙂
Paige: You are a true fashionista! You look fab! We are looking forward to seeing and hearing all about your curvy sewing ideas. I wish I was closer so I could have boudoir photography done with you! Thanks for generously sharing your time, your experience and your ideas!
Welcome !
Welcome Paige!!!
Welcome Paige. I grew up in Cincinnati too. Looking forward to seeing your fashions. Thanks
Welcome, Paige!! I, too have several adjustments that must be done with every pattern. Mostly it’s a FBA, narrow shoulders and sway back. I’ve learned about one method of a FBA but not entirely happy with the results. Hoping to try another method.
Welcome Paige! I love that Sundress you’re wearing in the first picture! Is the pattern available?
Yes! It’s the true bias colefax dress. http://shop.truebias.com/product/colfax-dress
Thank you so much!