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Sewing

Why I’m Opting Out of the Me Made May Challenge

Me Made May is the brainchild of Zoe from So, Zo What Do You Know? It’s a cool idea! But this year I’m opting out of Me Made May. When I first heard about it (or MMMay for short), I thought it was a daily excuse to show off your …
Pattern Reviews

Deer and Doe Givre Dress Pattern Review

The Deer and Doe Givre dress (and t-shirt) was one of the two Project Sew My Style (#sewmystyle2019) options for February. As a co-host for the project this month, I’m revealing my make a little early with my Givre Dress pattern review. This was my first time using a Deer …

2022 Maker Challenges

Updated November 2, 2022 Welcome to the 2022 Maker Challenges list. Looking for DIY inspiration? You’re in the right place! This is the most comprehensive list of making challenges on the internet. If you have (or know of) a maker challenge that isn’t listed, leave a comment below so it …

Black Friday 2021 for Makers

BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY MAKER OFFERS 2021 CHECK BACK DAILY FOR NEW DEALS FROM MORE MERCHANTS! This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please see my Disclosure Policy.* GET IT FAST! SCROLL TO YOUR PREFERRED SECTION: SEWISTS | CRAFTERS | KITCHEN MAKERS The best Black Friday deals for …

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Sewing

4 Cute Summer Blouses You Can Make Yourself

With the possibility of finally going back outside (if the world doesn’t melt) cute summer blouses that are also easy to make are top of mind. This isn’t an exhaustive list of sewing patterns, by any means! But it’s a great starter list that includes some of the more popular …
Lifestyle Issues

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Art & Creativity

This post is a modified version of a video from my series Daily Dose of Creativity on IGTV. Check out Episode 1: What is “art”? for more. Let’s talk about art and creativity: what it means what it doesn’t mean what we don’t think of as creative (and can maybe …

Want to learn how to hack into your inner maker and unleash your unlimited creativity? Ever felt like a part of you is missing? Ever uttered the words “I’m not creative.” That’s a lie! What if I told you that the “missing” part of you is your inherent creativity? Everyone …

About Me

Hi! I’m Paulette Erato, the irreverent voice behind Petite Font.  As a curly-haired childfree dirty-mouthed Latina who loves subverting stereotypes, I’m here to inspire other childfree women of color over 40 to become the most creative versions of themselves through DIY fashion and food.  I live in the Greater Los …

2021 Maker Challenges

Updated December 10, 2021 Welcome to the 2021 Maker Challenges list! This is the most comprehensive list of maker challenges on the internet—but I can only add things I know about! If you have (or know of) a maker challenge that isn’t listed, leave a comment below so it can …