ABOUT
Hello!
I’m Dana. Welcome to MADE.
I’m a 36 year-old mom of 3 kids living in Austin, TX with my husband Casey.
I love to sew, make, DIY, photograph, write, and share. So blogging is the perfect marriage of loves for me.
I’ve written a book called Fabrics A to Z, which every sewist and fabric enthusiast should own.
I’ve got a slew of Tutorials and Recipes for you to try out.
And if you just need a cheer of encouragement that’s totally what I’m here for. My goal with MADE is to help you realize that YOU CAN DO IT, using everyday items from around the house, with or without patterns, and with crazy make-it-work moments.
Never tried sewing? You can learn.
Think you’re not creative? Nonsense.
There’s a creative spirit in everyone. And the best way to find it is by just getting started.
Never fear. Just do.
And figure it out as you go along.
Thanks for stopping by!
- Dana
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Congrats! on the new baby & beautiful children. Just remember, particularly while they are young, stay flexible with your time management so you can spend those precious moments with them. Your business will still be there after they’ve grown. Which will happen quickly. I know, I raised three. All in a blink my dear! Best wishes!
Such Wisdom!
Glad I stumbled onto this site. Nice site!
great site ! I LOve love all your tutes !
Found you via Pinterest, great website, lovely work!
Ludmilla
Hi Dana,
I’ve recently gotten back into sewing, mostly inspired by wanting to make things for my 2 year old daughter. Came across your site the other day. I now have a long list of projects I want to do. So far, I’ve made the simple skirt and am going to make another one with the double layer. But have a long shopping list for the next visit to the craft and fabric store.
Thank you so much for sharing all these wonderful ideas. Your tutorials are awesome and really easy to follow.
Carolin
Hi Dana
I work for an advertising agency in London and would like to use one of your images – Recycle Grocery Totes. Could you please let me know if this is possible.
hearing from you
Regards
Choi
Mentioned in Beth Montgomery’s “5 Ways to Save” column, where can I find the tutorial to turn a man’s T-shirt into a dress or tank top; also how to turn a man’s shirt into a boy’s shirt?
Many thanks, Emily
the 90 Minute shirt is here:
http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-the-90-minute-shirt.html
and the Warhol Dress is here:
http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/the-warhol-dress-pattern.html
have fun sewing!
two words: love it!
Hi Dana, i have just started a blog (no readers…) but it is great annyway! Could you give advise about blogging, maybe in a post? Since I started Reading your blog i have been bussy on, or had projekts in my head that I need to try out. That means your blog is great! Thanks from Kristina
hi Dana!
I do think you’re great at “momming” while you still sew work clean make projects.
i just opened up my blog to show everybody can learn to sew, if one has great teachers…. and i do think you’re really great.
do you mind if i link your site?
thank you for everything you share,
Silvia – Italy
I love your site its so great, I want to make everything! I just wanted to say thank you so much for including trackbacks, I just looked at my blog stats and loads of my hits were from here!! Its only a small blog with a few followers so any exposure helps!
Just found you – I’m subscribing! You are so talented – keep up the good work!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing on how to make bias tape! I was at my wits end on how to do this and your beautiful step-by-process made me know that I can do this too! Your pictures, tutorials and honest sharing made feel like I’m not alone or missing a sewing gene after all!
You are beautiful and so are your children!
Thank you being a light at the end of my sewing dilemma tunnel!
Blessing to you and yours!
Desiree
I cannot get pattern for diaper cover printed. Is there any way you could give me the measurements for size 6-12 mo and the largest one. When I tried to trace it was so big I could have worn them! Thank you
You are so awesome. I LOVE your site!!! Thanks for sharing. I think i may have to go out and get myself a sewing machine…that’s how inspiring you are.
Hi Dana, I absolutely love your blog and have gotten so many great ideas from you! I just realized from your post on lemon cupcakes that you are a Texan! I saw the HEB bag. I was born and raised in SA, TX and now live in Japan. I was searching for ways to upcycle a Mexican dress and came upon your Mexican skirt tutorial! It was great! By the way, have you ever tried to modify a Mexican dress? I grew up wearing little Mexican dresses and I love them but now as an adult with a curvy body they look like Mumus on me. Do you have any thoughts on how to vamp one up? I would love to see you do a tutorial on one for summer! Thanks! Stephanie