Fresh, colorful jewelry by emmsgems at Sew Dandee!

The August Workshop Calendar is up!

Be sure to check out our Facebook page for all the event listings to find details for each workshop! Sign up TODAY to get in on the crafty fun!

Upcoming Workshops at Sew Dandee!

Find more details on our Facebook Event page here and be sure to register before 6pm tomorrow!

I've got another Make Your Own Monster workshop on July 16th followed by a Pet Pillow workshop on the 17th! Register here at the shop at least one day in advance to secure your spot.

HUGE Sale on Canada Day at Sew Dandee!

It's that time of the year again! You best not miss our Canada Day Sale this year because I'm finally going to set up a tent outside and put a heck load of stuff at 50% off! And the lovely and talented local designer, Lisa Dyck is going to have a rack of her designs out there too! You best head on down anytime between 11am and 8pm on Monday to get you hands some some sweet handmade deals! Here are just a few things that will be included in the 25% off sale going on inside the store!

These beautiful tanks are by a new designer I feature at the shop, Heidi and Seek Boutique from Winkler. Her first batch of dresses sold out in two days so needless to say, it's a good thing she's bringing in some fresh stock today to get us through the weekend and hopefully leave some for the 25% of sale on Monday.

Sew Dandee Workshop Launch Party is TOMORROW NIGHT!

I hope you guys can make it out for an evening of handmade prizes and free workshop passes to be won, crafty conversation, sweet and savory snacks and much more as we celebrate Sew Dandee 6th birthday and the start of a new venture of workshops and a sewing drop-in studio here at 105 Osborne! Come hang out and let me know what you want to learn in our new crafty corner!

Lovely summer lids!

I've been a busy bee making some reversible hats for kids but in the process have been getting tons of requests for adult sun hats. Here's what I've come up with and there's plenty more to come!

Folk Fest threads at Sew Dandee!

Today has been filled with new and lovely handmade goodness here at Sew Dandee! Nova Shawls by local designer, Voila by Andreanne that are sure to be your go-to piece as you can wear it as a shawl, skirt, top, scarf or whatever shape you can dream up! And since it's made from organic cotton and bamboo, it feels kitten soft on your skin to keep you cool on the hot days to come.

And we have another local designer in the mix! Heidi of Heidi and Seek Boutique! She uses 100% recycled fabrics to make the sweetest tanks and dresses. Her maxi sheet dress is sure to be your #1 piece for the summer! Come check them out!

FREE WORKSHOP PASSES!

I just got word that the amazing organization, UNPAC, is sponsoring some FREE workshop passes to be raffled off during our Workshop Launch Party on Friday June 21st! Just another reason you should come by and join in on the crafty fun! Check out their website to see all the great work for women they're doing here in Winnipeg.

Crafty Drop-In Nights at Sew Dandee!

Starting on June 26th, I'll be hosting a crafty drop-in night here at Sew Dandee from 6pm to 8pm once a month. It's the perfect way to spend an evening working on a project, getting some inspiration from our crafty library and getting any help or advise you might need on a project you're stuck on. It's on a donation basis so pay what you can or not at all. Everyone is welcome!

Get Your Yarn On!

Don't forget to come down to Sew Dandee to register for the Crocheted Yarn Bomb Workshop happening here at the shop next week Wednesday, June 12th from 6pm to 9pm!

Make Your Own Monster Workshop is back!

I've added yet another workshop to the June schedule and it's one that I KNOW is a hit with all ages! Register today here at Sew Dandee for the Make Your Own Monster Workshop on Monday June 24th. If that date doesn't work for you and you can gather 3 or 4 friends to join you, I'd be happy to schedule a private workshop for you. Just call me at the shop for more info! Here's the basic details:
Make your own goofy, creepy, scary, adorable monster out of fabric scraps, vintage buttons and whatever else we've got on hand! All you need to bring is an old pillow or a bag of stuffing and your creative spirit.
The workshop runs from 6pm until about 9pm and takes place right here at Sew Dandee at 105 Osborne St.
Anyone under the age of 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $25 plus gst per monster made. No sewing experience necessary. I only have room for four people per workshop so be sure to register here at Sew Dandee before June 22nd.If you'd like to have a private monster making workshop with up to four people, give me a call here at the shop and we'll make it happen! 204-453-5110
As always, check out our Facebook page for any updates and event details!

Mark your calendars!

Here is the June Calendar of Events and Workshops at Sew Dandee!

Another workshop has been added to the June calendar at Sew Dandee! Check out the info below or check out our Facebook Event Page! Sign up at the shop today and get your yarn on!

Workshop & Drop-in Studio Launch Party!!

So, it's happening!! I'm so excited to get this off the ground and it would be great if you could join me in the launch party for our new workshop space and drop-in studio here at the shop! Workshops are starting up in June and I've already got the first one scheduled: Hem Those Pants! It's happening on June 18th from 6 to 9pm for $40. Come down to the shop to get more information and to register or call first to make sure the class hasn't already filled up. I'll be running this same workshop again twice in July so you'll get your chance to take part if the June date doesn't work for you.

And this is only the beginning of a plethora of super fun crafty workshops to come! I'll be sure to post a monthly calendar here and on our Facebook page for you to stay up to date on what's coming up. I also plan on having Crafty Drop-in Nights once a month too that will be a great place to just come hang out with your project, get some help and ideas and inspiration. LOTS more details to come so stay in touch and I hope to see you at the launch party!

Mother's Day is THIS SUNDAY!!

Looking for that perfect card for Mom? We've got you covered! And we've got all kinds of great gifts for her, too!

Spring has sprung some new adventures at Sew Dandee!

Once again, my apologies for my lack of posts here on the blog. I tend to be more active on the Sew Dandee Facebook page so if you're one of the many Facebookers out there, be sure to start following our page if you don't already. It's the best place to find all the upcoming events, parties, sales and what's new on the racks info plus I post about all things crafty going on in the city too to keep you in the know. Well, Sew Dandee is now six years old and I believe it's time for some evolution here at the store! Over the next month I'll be making some changes here at the shop making room for a workshop studio space. I'm VERY excited about this project and would love any and all feedback, suggestions, requests from all of you. I plan to offer various workshops on projects that involve sewing, crochet, knitting, card making and whatever else you guys might want to try your hand at. Once I've got the workshop space all set up and ready to go, I also plan to offer the space up for drop-ins and craft nights, too for those of you who don't have your own sewing machines or crafting supplies. The best way to have your voice heard is to visit our Facebook page or pop me an email at sewdandee at gmail dot com with your ideas. Or better yet, come see me at the shop and tell me your thoughts in person! As of today, we're now open late on both Thursday AND Friday until 9pm so I hope to see you soon!

Days 19, 20 & 21 of Me Made March

Day 19: One of my favourite pieces in my closet, a custom made dress by Melanie Wesley that I added a cowl collar to, thrifted vintage black slip, silk screened cumber tie belt made by me and Voila leggings. Day 20: Made by me denim zip dress and sweater leggings. Red leg warmers were a wonderful find at a local thrift shop. Day 21: Reworked sweater and legwarmers by me and thrifted pants that I altered.

Me Made March continues!

Days 16 & 17: Needless to say, I didn't leave the house (more like the kitchen) all weekend so this was my outfit for both Saturday and Sunday. Adorable apron from Boojiboo on Etsy, hoodie that I replaced the cuffs on and hand me down leggings from my Ma along with some hand knit thrifted legwarmers and my felted slippers from a great shop on Etsy. And if you ever want to know what I'm making all day in the kitchen, check out my Pinterest boards and you'll get a good idea. Day 18: This is one of my favourite tops that I made using just the front image area of a Dark Cycle shirt and attached it to a thrifted sweater. I carry these awesome t-shirts here at the shop and this one came with a blob of ink on the sleeve so the makers said to do what I want with it and they sent a replacement. Along with the sweater, I'm wearing a tube skirt I made using the bottom half of an old ratty shirt of mine along with some thrift store stretch knit fabric for the waistband. To finish off the outfit I've got my Voila leggings and my tried and true legwarmers that helped keep the mountains of snow out of my boots on my walk this morning.

Me Made March Days 14 & 15

Day 14: Today I'm wearing a nice blend of some of my favourite local makers. The long sleeve shirt is made by me, silk screened bike shirt is by Lady t, tube skirt is by Andrea Pelletier and the leggings are by Voila. Day 15: Made by me reworked tunic and pencil skirt made from scratch using new and thrifted fabric. Leggings by Voila and I've added some legwarmers that I made out of a scarf. They were required wearing today seeing as it's minus frickin' twenty nine with the wind chill.

Days 12 & 13 of Me Made March

Day 12: Tuesday I wore a recycled fabric shirt by Montreal line, Encore and thrifted pants that I altered to make them more narrow in the legs. I found this awesome shirt in a fantastic shop in Montreal called Rien a Cache. This shop was chock full of local designer's work including a ton of reworked creations which, needless to say, made me VERY happy. And overwhelmed. I spent a lot of money there. I felt damn good about it! Day 13: Today I've got a thrifted long sleeve shirt under a dress I made using a thrifted skirt that I silk screened with my handlebar mustache bike design and added a beautiful thrifted top to the skirt to make it a dress. Leggings by Voila and legwarmers were hand knit and thrifted.