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08/30/2026

Get ready for more fabric than you can handle! I’m in the 400 year old fabric market that happens every Saturday in Utrecht , Netherlands. It was wonderful to see so many people out fabric shopping. Plus, there were soooooo many fabric booths. I expected there to be 10 but there were probably 100!

I so wish something like this was in Chicago. They had everything you could want from interesting denim, plain linen, fun knits, upholstery, dress fabrics, wools for jackets & more. The prices were very reasonable as well. I tried to find something unique that I couldn’t get anywhere else. I ended up with a colorful knit that looks like a woven Boucle. I’m thinking of making a fall time dress with it. I also picked up these two cat upholstery squares. I am not sure what to do with them yet but I think they could be fun on a jacket, a dress or a bag. We will see. It was so thrilling to just be in the market :) If it was in Chicago, I would be there all the time!

Have you been?
Will you go?
Would you shop a monthly fabric market in Chicago?

08/30/2026

I’m obsessed with my latest upcycle. ♻️ Check it out ;)

Learn how to make a vintage pillowcase skirt with this easy sewing ...

08/27/2026

Can you sew with 100 year old thread?! Yes you can!

Watch my latest tutorial on YouTube to learn more about using vintage thread.

08/24/2026

Look at this! New sewing pattern available:)

Learn how to make a super cool packable backpack that folds into it...

08/24/2026

Our NEW pattern is the Pack-up Backpack. It’s compact, has lots of pockets & is ready for your next adventure. It looks really fun made of prints or solid colors. You can get the pattern through the sewing club at www.Sew.ac through our membership program or at Www.SewAnastasia.com as a one time purchase.
I can’t wait to see your bags!

08/23/2026

I’m in Brugge visiting the lace museum. It’s so cool! This city once had 47,000 people making lace by hand. The bobbin lace process looks very complicated. I’d love to try it one day. I even got to step into a class & watch people making bobbin lace!

I even found an antique lace store! So I had to buy some lace. I found a pretty one that was made in the 1930s. I bought 3 yards of it. The lady I bought it from said it takes an hour an inch to make. Omg! She said she gets all of her inventory from people who have had the lace passed down in their family. How neat.

I’m not sure what I will use it on but maybe a top.

08/21/2026

08/19/2026

Would you add doilies to your skirt?! I did & I made them pockets! I think they are a really fun addition to this skirt. I picked these up when I was at an antique store. I love all of the hand work on them & I just knew I had to wear them!

How do you incorporate vintage textiles into your sewing? If you haven’t yet, would you?

I made a whole YouTube tutorial about my design process when coming up with upcycling ideas. I used this project as a sample. Check it out :) Sew Anastasia.

08/16/2026

Look what I found!!! It’s sooooo cool! I love finding pieces from the past. It’s in mint condition! Should I upcycle it into a dress?!

The full length unboxing & looking at the stitches inside is on my YouTube channel.

08/16/2026

I love this piece.

We are opening a 56-year-old sealed package to see a vintage house ...