Kinda Bad News Followed By Really Awesome News!

Well, unfortunately the Peep Box Fashion Show that was scheduled to happen on April 11th has been postponed. It was meant to be a fundraiser for the Costume Museum of Canada which is in great need of our financial support. But they've recently had to close their doors and are currently looking for a new space to show their priceless exhibits. We felt that having a fundraiser for a place that is kind of in limbo as far as it's existance goes (which breaks my fashion loving heart) wouldn't be right SOOOOO it's postponed for now. But keep an eye out for a fantastic fashion show once they get settled into a new venue! I'll be sure to keep you posted.

So, that was the bad news. Now for the awesome news! I had all 10 of my outfits all made up and ready for the show so now I've got some fantastic new, spring pieces here at Sew Dandee for your wearing pleasure! Come down today and check them out! It's a collection that I plan on expanding, especially the short pants and shorts! I'm loving this design!
And I had so much fun doing the reworked dresses and tunics. I tell ya, it's tough not keeping them all for myself!

I hope to make my annual trip to Marshall's Fabrics some time soon to load up on some stretch knit so I can get back to making some yoga style pants. I'll be sure to post again when I finally get that checked off my list. In the mean time, check out what else I've sewn up for you!

New Feather Earrings!

Check out these beautiful feather and leather earrings made by local designer, Amy Middleton of Murderbird Designs! They're all one of a kind and full of personality!

What's New Today!

Spring has arrived with a big HUG!

Local designer, Carmen Baldes of Hug Me brought in a bunch of great spring dresses and tunics yesterday! You've gotta come check them out!

New Cards!

We're Hiring!

We're looking for a creative, energetic, friendly, responsible, hard working, trustworthy person for a part time position at Sew Dandee.

You must be available on Thursday and Friday evenings from 5pm to 9pm, all day Saturdays and some Sundays. It would be a permanent position with hours increasing over the summer months.

So, if you're full of positive energy and love supporting handmade, bring your resume down to Sew Dandee Monday to Friday between 10am and 6pm. The position would begin right away.

Tell your friends!

Showin' Some Crafty Love!

Here I am featuring yet another fantastic Etsy Blogger, Chaucee of Taylor House from Philadelphia! She's a crafter after my own heart as we share a deep love of creating everyday and searching for that priceless vintage find.


First of all, her blog The Searched and Found is BEAUTIFUL! She features some of the most talented crafters I've ever seen and the blog layout is fantastic! You've gotta love a girl who is so in love with craft that she feels the need to share all her 'Searched and Found' finds on a blog where she could strictly promote herself like so many of us do. It's worth a visit if you're itching for inspiration, the perfect gift or a little pick me up!

Her Etsy shop is small but very sweet, too. I'm really diggin' her super chunky knit cowls in such warm colors. She also has some great vintage belts and accessories to top off that perfect outfit. And as if she wasn't generous enough, some of her Etsy listings come with a FREE GIFT! Who doesn't love a free gift!?

You can find Chaucee all over the web on Facebook, Twitter, Etsy and of course on her Blog!

While you're at it, check out Nevita's blog post on yours truly! Thanks, Nevita!

How Awesome Is THIS!?

Check out this Craft:Video I found posted on Twitter! It's a tutorial on how to make your own headband or necklace or belt out of broken bike tire tubes! SO COOL!

Gotta Love A Good Parody!

I found these great 'Keep Calm. Carry On.' parodies on Etsy and just HAD to share them!


This one is by Scream Printing.



And this card is by Earmark.



And this knitting pattern is by Teacup Boutique.

Time to pay it forward!

As a member of the Etsy Blogger Street Team, we're all doing a little feature on a fellow Etsy seller and team member to share some love among us crafty folks! And lucky me, I was featured by the aptly named Darling Dande on her blog. And now it's my turn!

The shop I get to gush about is Sugar Pine Boutique! This crafty Mama from Nevada makes delicious soaps and sews beautiful bags. Her whole shop has a very earthy, warm feel to it and this gift pack would be a wonderful gift for any occasion. Who doesn't like to smell good and feel great about using eco friendly products!? And I often find the cost of shipping to be a huge deterrent when I find soaps I want on Etsy but her shipping prices are fantastic!



She also dabbles in sewing and I'm in LOVE with this neck wrap made with recycled wool sweater pieces. It's a very clever design, in my opinion! And her purses are beautiful with the subdued colors and patterns. And a lot of her sewn items ship for FREE! How awesome is that!?

Smells Gooooooood!

I just got in a bunch of new Flore incense and incense burners today and it smells SO awesome in here right now! Come sniff for yourself!

New Heat Press Designs!

jDuct Wallets!

We got 12 new jDuct duct tape wallets in yesterday and they're super cool! We've got Hot Dog, Ninja, Sushi, Cassette Tape and many more! Come see for yourself! And take advantage of the 15% off winter accessory sale still running!

Spring has sprung at Sew Dandee!

Wanda June brought in some more fantastic tunics and dresses that are perfect for any season! She makes them so they're easy to layer or wear as they are in comfy fabrics with cool appliques. They range in sizes from XSmall to XXLarge. And they also coordinate perfectly with a new line I'm now carrying of women's clothing by local designer, Jaclyn Marquis of Arbutus Clothing. This outfit shows a Wanda June cropped top along with one of Jaclyn's awesome wrap skirts. Jaclyn uses all recycled fabrics that have a lot of structure making for really sharp lines in her clothing which I'm really digging.

She's also got some beautiful reversible lace up tank tops in the most gorgeous fabrics as well as great high waisted super wide leg pants. She's working on more of the wrap skirts to bring to the store which I can't wait to see. I'm thrilled to be carrying her growing line of eco-clothing! Come check them out today!

New Awesomeness!

Well, I've sold out of my 'Practice Random Acts of Awesome' tshirts but have made up a few with Photoshop and my heat press and they turned out.... well.. AWESOME!

And I whipped up some new switch plates this week, too!
And today Trevor of U.S.E.D. Seat Belt bags brought me in some great new bags!




Most of them are nice big messenger/laptop style, perfect for lugging books and whatever else you need to keep on hand.

Don't forget it's Louis Riel Day on Monday & Sew Dandee is the place to get your Louis pride items! From tshirts & dish towels to pins and magnets!

You can get it all here! Just be sure to come over the weekend since we'll be close on Monday for the holiday.

More Cards For Your Giggling Pleasure!

I Wanna Get Felt Up!

Check out this great blog by fellow Etsy seller, French Press Knits! She's got a great contest going on right now where you can win a pair of her adorable felted slippers! I fell in love the second I saw this shot of her slipper creations. So, check out her blog and her shop and get your entry in today before time runs out!

Become Your Own Mad Hatter!

I just had to share this great class being taught at The Costume Museum of Canada. It sounds like an amazing opportunity to learn the long lost craft of millinery! Also known as hat making! Check it out! And check out the Costume Museum while you're at it! It's an amazing place that needs and deserves all the support we can give it!

New Items from Gracious Designs!

Local seamstress and designer, Gracious Designs, dropped off a few more pieces today including more super wallets, a beautiful reworked dress and the AWESOMEST denim skirt! She used the most comfy stretch dark denim and the stitching details along with the buttons are beyond cute! And you can expect to find these in a FULL range of sizes from 2 to 18! Stay tuned to see when they're all in stock. As soon as I get more I plan on snaging one for myself! I'm in LOOOOVE!

Featured on Boutique Karma Blog!

Check out my Love Stinks card featured in this sweet handmade Valentine's collection on Boutique Karma's blog today!

New Wallets By Dear Sukie From Toronto!

Check out these super awesome new wallets that came in today! They're made by Kristy of Dear Sukie in T.O. out of cool print paper and vinyl.

The accordian wallet is great for keeping the bare necessities on hand and they fit perfectly in your back pocket.

It was tough picking out the paper designs since she's got such a great collection. I hope you like the ones I picked!