m•o•m : stitch

the largest one yet

we are packing up and getting ready to ship (to australia!) the largest crocheted fabric rug we've made to date. it's over 5ft in diameter -so pretty and so great!

bibs have taken over

this is what 100 bibs looks like.

we are so stoked! these bibs are on their way to Japan. Japan! who would have thought!!

we're still here!

hi everyone and happy new year!
our appologies for not keeping the blog updated; we've never been very good at this blog stuff. being the visual people we are, instagram has become our primary means of communication. hello? communicating by photograph... perfection!
do you follow us on instagram? it's so much fun and really is the best way to virtually *hang out* with us.
we have two accounts: momhandmade and teresina47; between the two you get lots of photo's of what we are currently making (fabric stuff and food), glimpses around our towns (encinitas and san diego), family and some silly stuff.
here is a look back on some of our 2012 images.

if you don't have a phone that accommodates instagram, you can still keep up with us by clicking on one of the images on the right-hand side bar (click here for teresina47 and here for momhandmade). we also post many of the photgraphs on facebook, so make sure you "like" our FB page... you are our FB friend aren't you?

we hope 2013 is off to great start for you. we've been busy making 100 baby bibs for a store in japan! talk about exciting!! we will share a few photo's of the bibs soon, maybe even tomorrow (don't pass out if that actualy happens).

double click on the image to get a closer look.

double click on the image to get a closer look.

sew with m.o.m : host a class

we are currently booking sewing classes for 2013

and if there is an interest, we can have one this month, before Christmas.

host a sew with m.o.m class!

gather 5 or 6 friends at your home • everyone brings their own sewing machine • the class is free for the host

• sewing projects to choose from: adult waist apron, lined tote bag, zippered pouch, patchwork belt, pennant garland, child's apron, baby bib and burp cloth. we also offer a small gifts class where you make a few things: patchwork kitchen towel and bean bags.
• sometimes the students use their own fabric, other times we supply it.
• to host a class you need to comfortably accommodate 8 people, 7 sewing machines, and 3 ironing boards. it sounds like a lot but you'll see from the images below, with a little furniture rearranging it can easily be done.
• classes are 3 hours long and cost $45.00
• not only do you learn to make the item, but we have you make a pattern so you can continue to make the piece on your own.
• learn some of the little tricks we've gathered over the years.
• we are available to teach in san diego and orange county at this time.

---> sewing classes make a great gift and we just so happen to offer gift certificates. (how easy is that!)
---> we also offer private lessons.

pictures from our most recent class: the kitchen counter made a great cutting surface

putting into practice what they were shown


we set up 3 tables for the six students


we're glad you're here!


want to be a student? want to host a class?
email us for more information.

email: mom(AT)42ndandorange.com

major changes : new URL

look at what we've gone and done: a brand-spankin' new web address!
the image below shows the new url for our website; mom-handmade.com

AND...
a new web address for this here blog: momhandmade.typepad.com

now unfortunately none of your external links will work any longer. if you have us on your blog roll, it would be great if you could redo the link with our new address.

things will be a little wonky for a spell while we re-do all of the broken links (notice how most of the photos are missing? yep, we have to fix all of those links).

 

all the broken links and fixes aside, this is exciting stuff! here's to new beginnings!

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RAIN OR SHINE we will be at the Encinitas Seaside Bazaar tomorrow, Saturday 9am - 4pm. we have made more astro-turf christmas tree's!

 

 modern tree:

 

 

classic tree:

 

look at this fabulous picture we just came accross: that's mom and her siblings (she is the one with the curly black hair). mom thinks her father won the car in a poker game. how gnarly is that?!

 

 

come see m.o.m : seaside bazaar this saturday

we've taken the plunge and are going to give the encinitas seaside bazaar a try, this saturday, october (duh) november 10th (9am-4pm).
this bazaar is a pretty typical beachtown hippy enclave, but we're not afraid! we will stand tall amongst the tie-dyed t-shirts, teak furniture from bali, tommy bahamma overstock, patchouli oil vendors, and who knows what else... be brave, come see us!

it would be so great to see familiar faces; we would love to catch up and hear about all that you have been up to! the interaction we had with those of you that visited our shop is what we miss the most. plus, we've got good stuff to sell.

mark your calendar: SATURDAY only 9am - 4pm
459 so. coast hwy 101
encinitas, ca. 92024

 

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here is a photo i recently took while wiating in line at los quatros milpas, one of the best mexican restaurants in all of san diego. bring cash, be prepared to wait in a long line, and bring a big appitite because you wil want to try everything. thankfully the menu is not large: rice, beans, tamales, tacos; it's just real good.

it's been a good ride

Thank you! It really has been a good ride.

Keep a look out here on the blog and in your inbox for information on our whereabouts and all the m.o.m happenings.

1) we are already in talks about when and where our first sewing class will be held.

2) our fist out-of-town event is saturday november 3rd, at 6pm in Long Beach: WINTER IN THE WOODS... a proper vintage sale.
if you would like to attend, please email the hostess rachel reeves at rachelrreevesATgmailDOTcom -let her know you heard about it from m.o.m

 

m.o.m: how to video = CLASSIC FLAG BANNER

Here is our third video with kin community. The classic flag banner was one of the first products we made way back in 2002. It has remained a favorite among our clients -it's so versatile! Hope you like this one.
As with the other video's, it's best if you watch it on YouTube.

 

CLASSIC FLAG BANNER (9ft long):

Materials:
Extra Wide, Double Fold Bias Tape (1 pack = 9 ft)
Fabric (lots of colors and patterns)
Flag pattern (5" wide, 6 3/4" length) -we make the pattern from paper grocery bags
Ruler and rotary cutter (or scissors)
Sewing machine + thread

• choose fabric (you're going to want lots of different colors and patterns to choose from); flags are double-sided so consider that when making fabric choices.
• cut flags (20 are needed) using the flag pattern you've made.
• once the flags are cut out, arrange them in the order you like.
• stack the flags in preparation to sew; sew each flag together (all 20) in one continuous stitch.
• begin sewing the bias tape together from one end, mark 10" -this is where you will begin inserting the flags.
• place the flags (which are all connected to one another) in-between the folds of the bias tape and top stitch.
• continue stitch to the very end of the bias tape.

change is in the air : an important announcement

Some of you may have already received this in an email this afternoon. Sorry for the redundancy.

Dear friends and family -

There are big business shifts ahead for m.o.m and the time has come for us to let you in on it.
Allow us to begin by saying that we are excited about the future of m.o.m, and the last four years at the studio+store in Encinitas have been incredible. We are truly blessed.

The big news is this: Mom and I have decided to close the shop; Saturday October 13th will be the last day (yes, this weekend, so don't hesitate to visit us this week). This is only the physical location that is closing; m.o.m will continue with a shift in focus and renewed energy to grow!

m.o.m started as a weekend creative outlet for us back in 2002. In 2008 we opened the studio+store and were given a four year gift of meeting and interacting with some of the best people we've ever met. We have remained in business because of you: the local customers, the out-of-town shoppers, and those of you online. We cannot thank you enough.

Our future plans:
Seaside Bazaar in Encinitas - Not only do we want to allow you to get your m.o.m fix in person, but we want to keep in touch (in person) with you as well. Dates will be shared via email and the blog.

Photography - Bethany will have her first photography exhibit at the Encinitas Pannikin in early 2013, stay tuned for dates. She is also booking portrait sessions, contact her at bethanyjensen@mac.com To see a selection of her work visit the snap:bethany takes pictures page of the m.o.m website.

Sewing lessons - Recently, at the shop, we've had a number of requests for sewing lessons. So Tere has decided to jump in. The classes will be for adults, beginners or a refresher class for those that haven't sat at a sewing machine in a long time. Please contact Tere if you would like more information, terejensen@mac.com Subject: Sewing classes.

Orange County and Los Angeles -we realized that in order to grow the business we must expand our reach. We will be participating in street fairs and craft shows in the O.C. and L.A. area's. Information will be shared via email and the blog.

Party decorations - The last few years has allowed us to take the m.o.m look and apply it in other areas; a favorite area of ours is party decorations. Our banners, kites, custom backdrops, and use of all things fabric made Bethany's June wedding a colorful and cozy affair.  If you have a need for unique event decorations, don't hesitate to contact us.

Custom orders - We are very open to working with you on an idea. No project is to small or to big to discuss. Reach us at mom@42ndandorange.com

Online shop + blog - More product and more information shared, more often. :-)

Pie Day - We are determined to continue Pie Day; now it will simply be a moveable feast. Yum!

m.o.m says, "don't run with scissors."

We hope these plans of ours have you as excited for the future of m.o.m as they do us.
Thank you again for your support, it means the world to us.

See you soon!
tere + bethany
m.o.m

m.o.m: how to video = PATCHWORK BELT

A few months ago we were asked to share some of our favorite projects with the kin community DIY YouTube station.
We went to Los Angeles for a full day of sewing and filming and hanging out with good people. if you follow us on Instagram, you were already given a peek at the day of filming -waking at 5am, sunrise over the LA freeway at 6am, behind the camera, and dinner with the producer (our good friend Robert) at the end of the day. It was a long, but fun day. Thanks Kin Community for inviting us to share some m.o.m with a larger audience -much appreciated!

So Hello! to anyone that is here by way of Kin Community and is visiting m.o.m for the first time -we're glad you're here!
m.o.m is me, Bethany (Hiya!) and my mother Tere (Hello!). We have a little studio in Encinitas, where we make handmade clothing and accessories for little girls, plus whatever else comes to mind. Take a look around, see what we've been up to; we hope you stick around for a while, and come back often!

Today is the air date of the first How-To video: the Patchwork Belt. Mom and I are totally nervous because we haven't seen any of the finished video's! Thankfully, the shots were mainly of our hands (although we both have total old-lady hands -a family curse!) and not much else at all.
So here it is -Enjoy!

(the right edge of the video is cut off on our blog format, so click the title link in the video box to get the full picture on youtube.)

Here are a few photographs of a finished patchwork belt, as well as simple bullet point instructions as a supplement to the video.

PATCHWORK BELT

Materials needed
Fabric
Ruler and rotary cutter (or scissors)
Sewing machine + thread
Iron

• choose fabric
• cut squares (4" x 4") 12 are needed (use more if you'd like a longer belt).
• arrange squares as you like.
• sew all 12 squares end to end.
• fold in half lengthwise and iron.
• fold long edges in 1/2" and iron.
• do the same with the short ends (fold in 1/2" and iron).
• pin.
• top stitch around the entire belt.

Ta-da! now you have a totally one-of-a-kind belt.... or headband, or scarf. Get creative!

*Come back this Friday for the next video. In that one, we show you how to make this cute childs apron from ONE Kitchen Towel we bought at the .99¢ store; seriously, ONE .99¢ kitchen towel. Oh yeah!

See you this Friday!