Author Archives: Melanie (Melly) Testa

Breasted Beauty 2

Breasted Beauty 2 2015 9×7.625” Printed Cotton and Organza, Procion MX dye, Batting, Machine Stitch and Hand Stitch $200 This piece is being stitched and embroidered now, meaning it is as yet, unfinished. Expect weekly photographic updates to this gallery page and follow Melly’s blog to watch the work become complete. These pieces are meant toContinue reading “Breasted Beauty 2”

Genderless Fairies 1

Genderless Fairies 120159×7”Printed Cotton and Organza, Procion MX dye, Batting These pieces are meant to be framed, none are completely square, and when flipped over to view the back, batting can be seen. Un-embroidered, these pieces are 125$, embroidered and stitched 200$, plus shipping. If you see an un-embroidered piece, selling for 125$, and youContinue reading “Genderless Fairies 1”

Genderless Fairies 2

Genderless Fairies 220158.5×7”Printed Cotton and Organza, Procion MX dye, Batting These pieces are meant to be framed, none are completely square, and when flipped over to view the back, batting can be seen. Un-embroidered, these pieces are 125$, embroidered and stitched 200$, plus shipping. If you see an un-embroidered piece, selling for 125$, and youContinue reading “Genderless Fairies 2”

TV taping and Gathering your Sew-plies!!

  Check out the blog post related to this video: https://melanietesta.com/2015/10/tv-taping-and-gathering-your-sew-plies/ A video posted by Melanie Testa (@mellytesta) on Oct 10, 2015 at 7:40am PDT //platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js This week, I found myself in the unique position of needing to Gather my Sew-plies!! on the quick! I was asked to tape a video segment for a majorContinue reading “TV taping and Gathering your Sew-plies!!”

The Cat Walk, Flattopper Pride and Play Out underwear

This week has been such a fantastic experience. Emily Jensen, of FlatTopper Pride, came to town to walk the cat walk wearing Play Out underwear. FlatTopper Pride is a supportive space where gender presentation and cancer intersect. If you are queer, or an ally of the queer community and you have had breast cancer and wantContinue reading “The Cat Walk, Flattopper Pride and Play Out underwear”

Wow, a whirlwind.

These last few weeks have been amazing. Hectic crazy, fun, well worth it. My creative stand still came to an end, thank goodness. I went to quilt market while visiting my Bestie. I learned a lot. And the Play Out (click this link to see a sexy, hip commercial for the undies) and Flattopper Pride underwear photoshootContinue reading “Wow, a whirlwind.”