Made Sew Happy

Made Sew Happy

Welcome to Made Sew Happy, a shop specializing in handmade fabric goods designed to make you happy.

For years I have had this desire to make...to create...to leave my mark in some way. I've enjoyed crafting and creating items to give as special gifts or to document special personal events. I've toyed with the idea of starting a business, but never had the guts to really do it. After much encouragement and support from my husband and from the rest of my family, I opened my very own business. Afte

01/06/2024

It might be rainy outside but it’s dry in my tent! Come out to the Homewood Art and Garden Fair from 10AM -6PM. Another bonus…rainy weather = no cicadas!

Photos from Made Sew Happy's post 31/05/2024

It’s happening! The Homewood Art and Garden Fair from 4-9PM. We are all set up with great treasures! And cicadas are free!!! (Don’t worry…they aren’t that chatty in the late afternoon!)

Photos from Made Sew Happy's post 29/05/2024

New product alert!!! Available at the Homewood Art and Garden Street Fair! May 31st - June 1st

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Looking forward to kicking off summer at the Art and Garden Street Fair! See you there!

Photos from Made Sew Happy's post 10/02/2024

Made Sew Happy turns 10 years old this month!! 🌻And over 700 pillows, 370 pennant banners, 80 Christmas tree skirts and 150 tote bags later, I am still going strong! A big thank you to all of you who have supported my business in the last 10 years. ❤️ I look forward to keeping the sewing machine running for you for many more years!

Photos from Made Sew Happy's post 18/11/2023

Sun is out! Fetching Market is open! It’s a perfect Saturday! We are here at Ravisloe until 4pm today.

Photos from Fetching Market's post 18/11/2023

Can’t wait to see you there!

Photos from Made Sew Happy's post 17/11/2023

It’s shopping time! Fetching Market is open tonight at Ravisloe. Come check out this festive event!

Photos from Made Sew Happy's post 15/11/2023

Making plans for the weekend? How about stopping by Fetching Market this Friday or Saturday? It’s a great place to start your holiday shopping!

10/11/2023

Can you believe it?! Fetching Market is one week away! Hope to see you there!

13/10/2023

Ready for your fall fix? Art & Farm happening soon! Get your tickets now!
https://www.exploretock.com/locavorefarm/event/428254/autumn-art-farm-experience

Locavore Farm hosting first-ever Autumn Art & Farm Experience 13/10/2023

This will be “sew” much fun! Hope to see you there!

Locavore Farm hosting first-ever Autumn Art & Farm Experience From noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 21, Locavore Farm in Grant Park will host its inaugural Autumn Art & Farm Experience — a curated event, connecting the creativity of handmade

06/10/2023

I am super excited to be a part of the new event at Locavore Farm! Now that it feels like fall, it is a perfect time to think about getting tickets for Art & Farm happening on October 21st. Purchase tickets online at https://www.exploretock.com/locavorefarm/event/428254/autumn-art-farm-experience
Loulou Belle Locavore Farm

03/06/2023

It might be hot today, but we are keeping it cool in the Made Sew Happy tent at the Artisan Street Fair today! Come see me from 10am - 6pm today.

Photos from Made Sew Happy's post 02/06/2023

It’s a GO! Homewood Artisan Fair happening now. Come on out on this wonderful Friday night!

Photos from Made Sew Happy's post 31/05/2023

Graduation season is here! Come see me at the Homewood Artisan Fair this weekend to order a special customized school banner for your graduate!

28/05/2023

A great kick off to summer is happening! See you at the Homewood Artisan Fair on June 2nd and 3rd!

Photos from Homewood Artisan Street Fair's post 29/04/2023

Looking forward to seeing you there!!

19/11/2022

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Fetching Market today 10AM-4PM!
Ravisloe County Club, Homewood IL

Photos from Made Sew Happy's post 18/11/2022

The cold weather is putting me in the mood for Christmas! Come see me tonight 5-9PM) and tomorrow (10AM -4PM) at Fetching Market at the beautiful Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood, IL.

Photos from Made Sew Happy's post 06/11/2022

Couldn’t make it yesterday? No worries because Day 2 of Firefly Market is starting! Come see me and all the other creative vendors from 10-3 today. And check out my newest holiday product offering…quilted stockings!

Photos from Made Sew Happy's post 05/11/2022

It’s happening! Firefly Holiday Market at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Today from 10AM to 4PM. Come get a jump on the holiday season!!

Photos from Made Sew Happy's post 04/06/2022

The Homewood Artisan Street Fair was a blast last night! Didn’t make it out yesterday? No worries…we are back today from 10am - 6pm.

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I was treated to the sounds of the HF marching band as I set up for the Homewood Artisan Fair as they were featured on a...