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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Jul 9

ALWAYS add pockets!

Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Jul 5

Enjoying my new #comillasdress from @itchtostitch.bsky.social
Took me about 10 hours from cutting to hemming and an easy pattern to follow.
Leftover fabric from Kiki's Textiles.
It's the perfect lightweight dress for this hot summer.
#garmentsewing #thanksimadeit #sewsky #handmadegarment

A white woman stands with her hands in the pockets of her newly made comillas dress in a sage colored poly-satin fabric with a colorful floral pattern. This is a close up of the bodice of the dress to show the placket and the elastic waist.

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Jun 29

Finished my 3rd pair of Lander Pants today! This time I opted for a zipper instead of all buttons, and I'm a huge fan of the look. They fit great standing up, but quite tight when seated. 😑
Pattern by True Bias. Fabric from Blackbird Fabrics.
#landerpants #sewsky #garmentmaking #thanksimadeit

A white woman stands in her khaki Lander Pants with a zipper front. She is also wearing a teal tank top tucked into the pants. Her long, brown hair is down and she is smiling with her hands in her pockets.

A close up view of the front of the khaki Lander pants. The fly is being held open by a hand to show the zipper closure. A clear button is used to close the pants at the waist.

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thank you! It really was. I finished it in a weekend, and, of course, had last minute hand sewing finishes the day before. 😋

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Jun 19

5.25.25
Best day of my life so far.
I'm so glad I challenged myself to make my wedding dress, because I truly enjoyed it.
#garmentsewing #sewsky #thanksimadeit #handmadeweddingdress #weddingday

A black man and a white woman walk happily down a sidewalk after getting married. The man is wearing a navy blue vest and matching pants with a blush pink button up and a brown hat. The woman is wearing a blush pink fairy princess style dress in blush pink fabric.

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Jun 9

We love a @lovetosewpodcast.bsky.social baby!!

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Jun 5

OMG, that's so clever!

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Jun 5

My groovy Royce Jumpsuit is complete! It was perfect for my company's 70s themed party. Fabric from Blackbird Fabrics designed by @elliewhitt.bsky.social
Pattern by Fragrant Chic Design on Etsy.
#diy #garmentsewing #thanksimadeit #handmadeclothing #mushrooms #roycejumpsuit

A white woman stands smiling in front of a sign wearing a brightly colored jumpsuit with colorful mushrooms on the fabric. The jumpsuit sports a halter top neckline and the pants are wide-legged.

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Jun 2

GORGEOUS!

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Jun 1

WIP for the last day of May. This is the Royce Jumpsuit from FragrantChicDesign on Etsy and the fabric is from Blackbird Fabrics, designed by Ellie Whittaker. I can't wait to wear it to my company's 70's themed party on Wednesday! #garmentsewing #memademay #diy #wip #handmadeclothing #thanksimadeit

The top portion of the Royce Jumpsuit in a bright and colorful fabric with mushroom shapes and just about every color of the rainbow. The top portion is a halter top style.

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · May 26

On May 25, 2025 I married the love of my life in a fairy princess dress that I made. I used the Cottagecore Dress Pattern by FourSeasonsPatterns on Etsy and also purchased the bodice fabric from handtfabrics on Etsy. I felt so beautiful in it! #diy #handmadeweddingdress #memademay #ithaspockets

A blush pink wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline, a floor length skirt and the bodice has golden thread elements. Off-the-shoulder sleeves.

Close-up of a blush pink wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline, a floor length skirt and the bodice has golden thread elements. Off-the-shoulder sleeves.

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · May 8

FULLY AGREE!!!

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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · May 7

TANK vs TESLA

"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"

- ⁠WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · May 4

"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · May 5

Finished up this dress over the weekend for my Maid of Honor! Ignore the white fabric underneath... That's just a muslin peeking through. Can't wait to see her in it! #sewing #diy #handmadegarments #mohdress #weddinggarments #thanksimadeit #milkmaiddress

A sage poly satin fabric with a colorful floral design is sewn into a milkmaid style dress and hangs on a dressform.

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Mar 27

If I were to cosplay that, I would be snaps or magnets on the shirt to keep the shoulder armor on. Either that or create a buckle that goes diagonal across the chest and connects to both shoulder pieces.

Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Mar 27

Looks like the actual clothes are a wrap design with a clasp, but are you talking about the armor?

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Mar 17

#marchthroughyourstash

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Mar 17

Finished #akita top by @seamwork.bsky.social ! Second time using this pattern and this time I added shirring! I followed the shirring instructions on the Seamwork tutorial on YouTube and now I have a new skill. Yay!
#handmade #garmentsewing #sewsky #thanksimadeit

A smiling white woman wears a white blouse with a pattern of squiggly faces in black. The top sports dolman sleeves with a shirred waist and circular hem.

A smiling white woman poses to the side wearing a white blouse with a pattern of squiggly faces in black. The top sports dolman sleeves with a shirred waist and circular hem.

A close-up of the blouse pattern shows a white fabric background with thin, black lines that draw squiggly faces in the fabric. The shirring was made using 5 1/2" lines.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Mar 13

holy shit this question at the Rep. Chuck Edwards town hall 🔥🔥🔥

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Mar 10

I bought that same mushroom fabric and love how you used it for that dress!

Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Mar 10

Wow, what a great idea! I wanna try that!

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mirza @comfyspice.bsky.social · Feb 26

Here is a spring cleaning #sewsky challenge anyone can join!

1. Use 1+ yard of fabric from your stash from March 1-31
2. Share your project using hashtag #MarchThroughYourStash
3. Repost someone’s completed challenge project

Let’s use what we have and keep building community 🌼

#garmentsewing

green graphic with pink flowers along the bottom. Graphic reads:
Spring #sewsky challenge
March Through Your Stash
Use 1+ yd of fabric from your stash between March 1-31

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Feb 27

This is such a great look!

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Anna Banana @annaloumaker.bsky.social · Feb 23

Started on a muslin for my wedding dress. Main fabric from a thrifted table cloth and crocheted curtains given to me. Pattern by SD Patterns (Etsy) - the Cottagecore Fairy Dress Pattern. Sleeves are a bit small, but that's why I test!
#garmentsewing #sewsky #diy #handmade #muslin #wip #weddingdress

The front view of a dark teal dress form with the white top of a wedding dress pattern on it. The bodice is a white brocade style fabric while the drop sleeves are made of crocheted curtains. The top is unfinished with frayed edges at the top and bottom.

Side view of a dark teal dress form with the white top of a wedding dress pattern on it. The bodice is a white brocade style fabric while the drop sleeves are made of crocheted curtains. The top is unfinished with frayed edges at the top and bottom.

The back view of a dark teal dress form with the white top of a wedding dress pattern on it. The bodice is a white brocade style fabric while the drop sleeves are made of crocheted curtains. The top is unfinished with frayed edges at the top and bottom.

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