Here is a new post I wrote for Stashtraders. I think you'll enjoy it! Refresh an Old Ironing Board with a New Cover!.
Category: Sewing References
Some Reading Material – Mary Jane’s Farm Magazine October 2011
I had an hour to burn a couple of days ago between getting my stitches taken out and driving to my physical therapy appointment so I stopped at Meijer to do some shopping. The only reason I chose Meijer was because I knew I could use one of their in-store scooters to get around!!! I've… Continue reading Some Reading Material – Mary Jane’s Farm Magazine October 2011
Answering a question about the ‘Side Button Closure’
Baye at athomebythebaye.blogspot.com asked if I remembered the skirts from the '70's/'80's that used the 'Side Button Closure' instead of a zipper. Well of course I did and I just have to share a pattern that I made several times during my college days. This skirt was a regular in my wardrobe at the time and… Continue reading Answering a question about the ‘Side Button Closure’
Building a Fashion Sewing Reference File – Part 1 – Introduction
For the next few weeks I'm going to be working on updating my Fashion Sewing Reference File. This is #2 on my 'To Do' list and it's been a long time coming. I thought it might be fun to run a series of posts to show you all how I'm going to be building my… Continue reading Building a Fashion Sewing Reference File – Part 1 – Introduction
No wonder I don’t do Men’s Ironing
Ladies (and Gents for that matter). There is a reason we ask our husbands to take their shirts to the dry cleaners. Click this link for the ultra-finicky way of ironing a Man's shirt. http://lavraiechemisesurmesure.blogspot.com/2009/02/comment-repasser-une-chemise.html I just stumbled upon that link today and have just a few questions. If you know the answers...please chime in.… Continue reading No wonder I don’t do Men’s Ironing
Manequim – a free sewing pattern site…for clothing!
I do not speak Portuguese or Spanish (or am able to read either for that matter) but a few months back I stumbled upon this site after I was researching Brazil during the big Chicago vs Rio Olympic 2016 show down. I think it is from Brazil? If not, please someone correct me on that. … Continue reading Manequim – a free sewing pattern site…for clothing!
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