Welcome to my sewing blog C Sews, which is mostly about sewing (projects, clothes, and crafts) but veers off into hats and design on occasion.
If you’d like to get in touch, please send a message to hello [at] csews [dot] com.
I learned how to sew from my Mom, who made many of my clothes (and my sisters’ outfits) when I was growing up in small-town upstate New York. I love all things sewing (except when I have to rip out a seam!).
As a sewist, I enjoy making things with my machine as well as hand sewing with a needle and thread, hunting for fabric and notions, poring through vintage and new sewing patterns, reading sewing books, or finding a cool way to recycle old clothes into something new.
What I like about sewing is that you have a tangible product when you’re done. It could be a fun bag, a cute bib, or a unique jacket. I always get a great feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment when the last seam is done.
C Sews is about the various things I’ve collected or created, including the many mistakes I’ve made along the way. I hope this site will be useful or at least interesting to you.
I’m also the organizer for the Bay Area Sewists Meetup group. Since 2014, I’ve been organizing monthly events – from fabric and pattern swaps to fitting sessions or just sewing together. We didn’t meet for a few months when the pandemic first hit but since May 2020, we’ve been meeting virtually. Go to the Meetup page for more info or to join the group. If you are visiting the Bay Area and want to check out an event, let me know and I’ll let you come as our guest.
When I’m not busy with my full-time job, I update this site in my “spare” time. You can also follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook.
—Chuleenan
