Manic Maker Laura

05/18/2025

If you're in the Salem, MA area come check me out at this makers market at !! The ☀️ is in and out but we should stay dry!!!

03/08/2025

I think I have a new favorite. There. I said it.
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This was an old sleeping bag that I found at savers. The zipper was busted so it was perfect! It did present some challenges but it all worked out.
1) it is pretty thick so l broke a few needles but then eventually bought denim needles so that helped. I also pulled out as much extra batting as I could whenever possible.
2) I still had to hand sew some of the thicker parts but I used embroidery floss so it's actually pretty strong.
3) this was a kids size sleeping bag so it forced me to make a shorter jacket but I'm here for it.
4) I really don't like how ugly the seams inside look with that old grey batting so I might need to cover them with bias tape. TBD.
5) I really wanted to keep some of the zipper so l left it on the top of the pockets.
6) I haven't sewn in my custom label yet!!! That will have to be a separate post. What do you think??

11/07/2024

TBT to last week- Halloween. 🧙‍♀️ 🎃Sorry I’ve been a little MIA here lately. I tend to update my insta a bit more so check that out if you haven’t yet!

My last post was at the farmers market and that day ended up being a giant bust for me. I was pretty down about it and I decided to take a step back and rethink my game plan here. Still working on that and trying to figure out what my next step will be… In the meantime I’m trying to find creative moments each day and I’ve even sold two of my coats this week! So we shall see what happens… 💙

09/29/2024

All set up at the North Andover Farmers Market! Come on down!

09/27/2024

Come see me on Sunday!! I’ll have a few blanket coats!

09/17/2024

09/08/2024

Craft/ food goals.

08/13/2024

Summer is definitely taking a toll on my craft productivity… 🥴 And my “to-do pile” keeps growing!! I’ll have plenty to keep me busy once school starts. Hope y’all are enjoying your summers!!! ☀️🏕️🌊🦞

07/18/2024

I made a shirt!! I saw this book and thought l'd try it from the library first before buying it but I'm definitely going to buy it.

It's cool bc it comes with some very simple patterns that you can trace and customize. This top can have short sleeves or long sleeves or no sleeves. It can have the ruffle or no ruffle. It can even be a dress. Lots of ways to make it your own! Highly recommend this book if you're interested in learning to make clothes!

I made this shirt out of a Pottery Barn Kids duvet cover 🌈 from savers, of course. Happy making! 🧵🪡

07/13/2024

#5!! My next farmers market is in September and I'm thinking coats might be more popular then so l'm making some more. This one began as a super 80s comforter that had lived its life and needed a new purpose... done. ✅ It still needs snaps and a label but mostly done. Thinking I'll price coats at $100 (plus $25 if shipping).

07/07/2024

First Farmers Market!! It’s hot and so are the finds! Here til 1!

07/03/2024

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