I really want to build a wardrobe of useful, comfortable clothes. At the end of 2019, so many people were posting their Make Nine's. Instagram user Julie_makes posted a Make Nine that, seriously, was my dream wardrobe. I love everything about this picture. I am going to shamelessly try to emulate (ie copy) her style. … Continue reading Shirt No. 1
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Strata Top
Long ago I purchased Sew Liberated's Strata Top. I printed it out and pieced the pattern together, but then it just sat. At a yard sale over the summer, I found multiple bolts of fabric at a ridiculously low price and thought they would be great for making work ups of patterns. So, using some … Continue reading Strata Top
Applique
Yesterday, I took an applique workshop at my local sewing studio. I've never done it but have long admired the technique. We told our teacher in advance which project we wanted to do and she had kits made up for us (saves time instead of us picking out fabric and measuring). I chose this one: … Continue reading Applique
Toaster Sweater
I have long loved the Sew House Seven Toaster Sweater. When Simplicity came out with a similar version, I bought it during a sale at JoAnn Fabrics. Then months went by and I never had a chance to sew it. Now that the kids are back in school, I set to work. I had two … Continue reading Toaster Sweater
Tablet Sleeves
Life has been busy lately. That along with working on bigger projects means no posts lately. I had some time recently and made two more tablet sleeves. The first was for a friend who has a Kindle fire. I used the cute book fabric I had from my stash. I took another bloggers advice for … Continue reading Tablet Sleeves
Year of Projects-Completion List
So, another year has passed! How did I do with my Year of Project List for 2018/2019??? Finish my Charlotte Afghan: FAIL. I think I added one round. This will go onto this years list. Knit myself the hat I am totally in love with: FAIL. I didn't knit it. This will go onto this … Continue reading Year of Projects-Completion List
Charity Sewing
Time to fill up my charity box! Via Pinterest I found this diagram (TheGatorProject.org): So off I went stash diving. I cut out several pieces of fleece (left over from my kid's blankets I made last year). I cut the instructed size, made sure my stretch was going the correct way and went to zigzag … Continue reading Charity Sewing
Works In Progress
Two items on my Year Of Projects list are to make a new work tote and complete my stitch sampler wrap. This week I worked on both. First, my tote bag. A few weeks ago I saw a YouTube video by Midnight Quilt Show about using stash fabric to create a tote. Turns out, the … Continue reading Works In Progress
Cozy Flannel
Two friends have new additions to their families! A baby boy has arrived and a sweet boy has been adopted. Not having time to crochet or knit presents, I sewed some quick blankets. A little something to say "Welcome"! Using flannel and fleece I already had in my stash, I made a cute train blanket … Continue reading Cozy Flannel
Comfy, Comfy
I made pajama bottoms! Long ago, I purchases Craftsy.com's Learn To Sew Pajama Pants and I finally did the class. I purchased enough fabric to make three pairs (my favorite pajama bottoms are literally falling apart and it is time for new ones). All similar pattern, just different colors (sort of a vintage 40's pattern). … Continue reading Comfy, Comfy
