Hello everyone! I used the profits from my zine sales this month to make some upgrades to GARBIE which will be rolling out at the start of June. I am thrilled to soon be offering a full on site for Garbie as well as a community platform. Don’t worry, Garbie will remain largely free.
My question for you is what are you looking for in Garbie? Sewing Inspiration? Project-based tutorials? Community with other creatives?
I would be happy to hear your insight in the comments. Thanks, and have a great day!
But also, whatever inspires you and is fun to teach! I’ve been enjoying your tik toks so much even when it’s not something I would make. I still learn a lot about different techniques that I can use to make other garments
I’d like to learn some basic stuff. I have a hard time making sure my stitches are straight. In fact, I have a hard time making sure I cut out my pattern straight 😖 idk how to do it right…
I'm a total beginner and 100% out of my depth so any tutorials and tips for new sewists would be welcome! Though I second the comment from Denisse and agree that anything you feel inspired to share will be fun to watch!
I’d love it if you built relationships with fabric stores and suppliers that are willing to give community members a small discount. Any little bit helps these days. Essentially, you’d have a password protected page that members could access and then click through to the shops and buy their goods with a code or affiliate link. I used to manage affiliate programs so this kind of thing is very common. I bet the smaller stores based on textile waste reduction would love to partner.
Beginner sewing projects, tutorials on basic sewing skills, creating patterns from clothes we already have and want to clone
But also, whatever inspires you and is fun to teach! I’ve been enjoying your tik toks so much even when it’s not something I would make. I still learn a lot about different techniques that I can use to make other garments
That’s so kind! Thank you
Wisdom on buttons/zippers would be great, alongside crafting inspiration! I've been sewing for a while and most closures still make me nervous haha
I’d like to learn some basic stuff. I have a hard time making sure my stitches are straight. In fact, I have a hard time making sure I cut out my pattern straight 😖 idk how to do it right…
I am def going to be doing some “sewing basics” content!
My sewing machine arrives today! Tutorials/basics, case studies, and community forum would all be lovely.
Yay! How exciting!
How to troubleshoot a sewing machine! My thread keeps getting caught and snapping
I'm a total beginner and 100% out of my depth so any tutorials and tips for new sewists would be welcome! Though I second the comment from Denisse and agree that anything you feel inspired to share will be fun to watch!
Hi! Are the tshirt dress parties still happening? I tried to sign up from the link in my email, but the link was broken. Sounds like a blast! Thanks!
I postponed it so that I can host it on the new garbie website! I agree I am excited for it to happen!
Yay!!! I'll definitely sign up
I’d love it if you built relationships with fabric stores and suppliers that are willing to give community members a small discount. Any little bit helps these days. Essentially, you’d have a password protected page that members could access and then click through to the shops and buy their goods with a code or affiliate link. I used to manage affiliate programs so this kind of thing is very common. I bet the smaller stores based on textile waste reduction would love to partner.
I have something in the works for Sewing Parts Online actually! But this is a terrific idea!
That’s awesome!