Aysun Taylor

Saturday was my very first virtual sew-a-long with Leslie of The Sewcial Place. Mind you, I have made this pattern several times in the past, but it is always great to learn different sewing techniques and styles from others. Also, Leslie is my “Sew Mama” so yes I had to be in attendance. I even invited my childhood friend Angela along for this virtual sew-a-long.

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Class began at 9am on the dot. Good part: I did not have to leave my house nor my pajamas…lol

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This is my moring class view

Poor me, I had connection problem with my computer so I had to begin class on my cell phone and transfer over the the tablet. I was not a very good student :(. I did not sew along with the live video like were were suppose to, I actually sat and took notes. Why would I take notes on something I’ve done before? Well Leslie put a little spin on the pattern and showed us how to add flare and style.

We were provided slides, watched the construction process from start to finished and learned how to read the pattern /pattern pieces. After each sections, we were allowed to ask questions, and given times to complete each process. Class was scheduled to end at 12 noon, but we went just a few minutes over. No one mind because everyone was busy creating (in my case, taking notes).

At the end of class, Leslie gave us a gift 🙂 sorry I can’t tell, you should have signed up. My friend Angela even sent me a message Thanking me for the invite and was excited about all the information she learned as well.

Stay tune…I will post my completed dress form today’s calls. Thank you again Leslie. I look forward to many more virtual classes to come.

Happy Sewing,

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WE LOVE OUR SEWING STUFF

February 14, 2016March 2, 2016 Aysun Taylor

I have accepted the WE LOVE OUR SEWING STUFF CHALLENGE with THE SEWCIAL PLACE for the remainder of February 2016. Each day I will update this post with all the awesome sewing stuff I own.

RULES:
Simply snap a pic of anything around your creative space (sewing room or craft room) and share on your wall with @thesewcialplace with #sewingstufflove or #craftingstufflove JOIN THE FUN with us on Instagram.

Day 1: RED LOVE
This is the left over fabric from a red dress I made for my first fashion show.

Day 2: SEAMRIPPER SMILE
Yes I have 3 seam rippers and two more somewhere around the house… LOL

Day 3: THREAD HEAD
Not only do I sew, I crochet and needlepoint as well. I purchase my large thread cones from FABRICTOPIA

Day 4: LOVE CUTS
Here are just a few scissors and cutting tools I use when creating garments and crafts. Yes I have band aids on standby because accidents do happen ☝

Day 5: 🔥HOT HOT HOT🔥
The top is my current iron station. The bottom is ironing equipment on my wish list

Day 6: BUTTON DOWN
I’m shame. I have no buttons. Buttons holes have been a fear of mine but I promised myself I will make a garment with bottoms for 2016.

Day 7: MEASURE TWICE
I have lots of measuring boards, rulers, tapes, etc. But my newest tool is the measuring gauge. FASHION BEHIND THE SEAMS introduced me this tool and I love it.

Day 8: PIN IT

I think we all have the yellow quilters pins…lol On my next notion buy, I will look for the glass head pins. Some to more experienced seamstress I follow have mention them several times.

Day 9: MY MACHINES
All of my creating happens on the top two machines. The Dream Machine at the bottom is on my wish list. From the first time I saw it, it was love at first sight….

Day 10: BRIGHT LIGHT
My current lighting. The right pic was a gift to enhance my photography, I’m rearranging my space to add more light for my sewing corner.

Day 11: PATTERN FAVE
I have two because when I completed the garment, it looked nothing like the pattern and I followed the directions word for word…lol

Day 12: SHHHH LIBRARY
Not a huge collection but valuable to my craft.

Day 13: CHALK IT UP
This was suggested to my by the sales associate in @hancockfabrics. I love it

Day 14: PRETTY PRINTS
I purchased this fabric from iamsewblessed.com. It was used to make a pull over tunic.

Day 15: WHERE I PREPARE
I use the floor but I have a table I need to finish assembling.

Day 16: HAPPY FEET
My sewing machine feet and my favorite sewing socks

This week week challenge has been fun. Looking through my stash to see what I can find and also viewing the post of others who participated on Instagram. I even gained a few more social media friends through this challenge. THANKS SEWCIAL PLACE….IT WAS FUN.

Happy Sewing Everyone,

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Should I become a BERNINA Brand Ambassador?

February 10, 2016February 10, 2016 Aysun Taylor

On yesterday one of my sewing mentors Mrs. Andrea of Sew-To-Fit recently announced Bernina was looking for new brand ambassadors. When I read this I became super excited. (Please click on Sew-To-Fit for the details to apply)

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I first learned of Bernina when I entered the sewing world. My sewing instructor Leslie of The Sewcial Place recommended we follow DIY Blogger Mimi G. When I visited her page, I saw the awesome sewing machines where she just pushed buttons and it threaded and cut buy itself. I was in awe. Mimi G later stated she was a Brand Ambassador, and recommended we follow the site for more DIY tutorials and classes offered by.

Fast forward to December 2015, I met Mrs. Andrea on periscope. She gave us a tour of her sewing room, reviews of her sewing machines. She had wonder reviews about Bernina, and informed us she was a brand ambassador. She was gave us valuable information about Bernina’s machines, how to navigate their website,( Mrs. Andrea’s Bernina profile) and utilize the tools offered. Later she took us on a periscope trip to her area Bernina vendor where she picked up the new B790. For a whole week every night, Mrs. Andrea would scope about the machine, it features, and a snowman project Bernina asked them to complete and review. That week I WAS SOLD. She even sweeten the scope and took us to the Brand Ambassador annual conference were we were able to meet other ambassador around the country and make new social media friends.

Now I am sitting here wondering: AM I READY FOR THIS? CAN I DO THIS? WILL THE SEWING WORLD APPRECIATE WHAT I HAVE TO OFFER? AM I READY TO EXPOSE MYSELF ON AN INTERNATIONAL LEVEL? All of these questions are floating through my mind. But, before I question and worry myself, I am going to seek God on this matter. This is a life changing and business move that is PLANNED FOR ME and not what I think I want. So stay tune……..

Happy Sewing for 2016

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Natural Soap Haul

February 1, 2016February 1, 2016 Aysun Taylor

As you all know, I have picked up the hobby of soap making. Just like sewing it is exciting to make something and use it, knowing it is another task accomplished in life. After a week of class with Zakia and Inez, I took my supply list and went shopping for items. I wanted to check prices, locations, quality and quantity. I like to spend my dollars in my city/community first before I order online.

While visiting Whole Foods, I stumble upon a natural soap display. Full of homemade soap. Oh you know I had to grab a few pieces to sample them out. Downside, the soaps did not have names. It is ok, this will be part of my research project. I want to be able to identify the smells of different oil and the chemical reactions my body has from them before I order in large bulk. Also I was lucky to catch a few essential oils and coconut oil on sale.

Homemade Natural Soap

Next I made a visit to my corner 99 cents store. I was able to purchase a few glass bowls and spatulas. Later this week I will visit my local grocery store and farmers market for ingredients and equipment supplies.

While excited about this new found hobby it is a little scary. Like anything new, you do not want to mess up and you have the fear of what others may think or say. But in my case my family and friends are excited about my new hobby. I really think they are excited they will be getting free stuff through my experiments….LOL. Stay tune as I continue this journey…..

Happy Sewing and now Happy Soaping,

~Aysun

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HELLO 2016

January 11, 2016 Aysun Taylor

YES, THANK GOD WE MADE IT TO 2016. I pray everyone enjoyed their holiday season, I know I did.

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2015 for Aysun Taylor started off slow but towards then end of the year doors began to open all around. From fashion shows, to more clients, to meeting celebrities, I slept through Thanksgiving because I was so tired. 2016 I will bring new and exciting things to the blog. I will introduce many of the people I have met along my fashion journey, increase the detail and techniques of garments, participate in project prom, wardrobe challenges, youtube videos and others I cannot reveal just yet. Stay tune.

If there is anything you would love to see from Aysun Taylor this year, please be sure to comment below.

Sew Much Love,

Aysun

Author: Aysun Taylor

M6115 Sew A Long with The Sewcial Place

WE LOVE OUR SEWING STUFF

Should I become a BERNINA Brand Ambassador?

Natural Soap Haul

HELLO 2016