#DIY Blog en francais/ Hello French side of my heritage.

J'aime le monde de la créativité

I am half French Canadian and a quarter Welsh and a dash of Irish mixed in.
Which explains my character and namesake,with all this being said
I found a delightful french (Pardon,Parisian not Quebecois) DIY Fashion Blog
to get your creative mind & sewing machine charged up.
Visit & make at MAKE MY LEMONADE



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Twitter: @tailormademtl

Tailor made thoughts: Spark up your winter groove. Shine,sparkle and move forward.

"Whether it be boredom, fear, exhaustion or simply distraction, there are ways to shatter the walls that threaten to keep your ideas from developing. Here are a few exercises that can help in overcoming creative blockades, no matter what type of project you find yourself working on."

http://darlingmagazine.org/overcoming-creative-blockades/

In the midst of the winter tundra, I am often torn by the lack of sunlight & the frost hitting me at full force. Despite all the elements, I am strengthening and planning for the Spring months.
Filling my notebooks,making lists and re-organizing my mind to prepare for those BIG shiny new projects. 

To give you all some background, I have changed my surroundings and made the move to Toronto. 
This move bought a new twist in my journey introducing the costume world to my repertoire of experiences. 

I still undoubtedly support talented designers,aspiring seamstresses and creative newbies.
This will always be my bottom line.
(I am still offering online tutorials,consultations and mentoring.)

As I am exploring this part of my life, I welcome you all to write me and share your thoughts,ask advice and propose design collaborations,etc.

I will be sharing with you all from time to time, DIY ideas, inspirations, connections,stories of my students/mentees and thoughts of the creative world.

You can always find me here:

EMAIL :Tailor.mademtl@gmail.com

BLOG: www.tailormadestudio.ca

FB : www.facebook.com/TailorMadeStudio

TWITTER: www.twitter.com/Tailormademtl

Tailor Made Wintery contest: Win a copy of "Sew Retro" Vintage sewing book

Happy holidays Aspiring Tailors & Sewing curious!

To bring in the New year with Tailor Made Studio (Nicole Picard), I thought a perfect way to set the tone for your brand new creative adventures and to give some goodies to my supporters is to offer a free copy of 

"Sew Retro" by Judi Ketteler. This book has simple vintage inspired sewing projects for the new seamstresses. It also has included a series of 7-8 patterns that match each tutorial.

History,#vintage and a daily project to send you on your way.

All you need to do is answer the following questions:

Who or what influences your style?

Wishing you a warm & fuzzy (preferably with layers of cashmere/wool)!

Happy tailoring.

All the best,

Nicole

Montreal D.I.Y Sewing workshop (2 days only -July 12th & 13th)

I am in my hometown Montreal hosting 

2 D.I.Y packed sewing workshops on July 12th(1-4pm) & 13th(12-3pm). 

Cost of each workshop is $65 each (if you book for the 2 days it will be $100 total)

In the spirit of summer and my abundance of creative energy, I have designed a 3 hour session that will give you 4 AMAZING patterns in one(four 4 one)

Only because I love versatility, layers and transformational outfits(like a butterfly!)

To reserve your spot & discover the location send me a message at Tailor.mademtl@gmail.com

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*I think it started when I was little, I always wanted a unique style every day so a found a way to make that one favorite piece look different in every ensemble.   It's so much fun fooling your friends & family into believing you never wear anything twice!

Little do they know that your favorite piece is in almost every outfit.

Spring inspirations close to the heart

It's been a life long passion of mine to teach others to sew,make & create for themselves,I started mixing and matching patterns & projects and recycling old to new clothing when I was 14 years old and ever since then it's been the main source of my daily inspiration. I have been so lucky to help my students find their focus,skill, motivation and creative self.
-Nicole

My radiant student Orla https://twitter.com/OrlaJohannes

Gift Certificates available for Private Fashion Sewing Courses

Private Beginner Sewing course 
Gift Certificates 
available now for the aspiring Seamstress!

*I started sewing when I was 12 years old and I haven't looked back since.
I can't imagine my life without this, the ability to shape,stitch,re-d

o & create textiles & clothes.

There is no better time to start than the present, I may have been doing it ...for a very long time but I never stop learning & discovering new aspects about sewing.
Anyone can do this, you just have to at least try it once to understand the work behind everything you wear.

-Nicole
fairyesque.studio@gmail.com