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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Finishing Up Old Projects…Entry 2
Halloween gave me a great opportunity to finally make a costume pattern I've had for a very long time. Just like that backpack from 1991 this Costume Pattern dates from around this time. Remember the tie dyed aprons I did a few entries back? The couple I did these for tied the proverbial knot this… Continue reading Finishing Up Old Projects…Entry 2
Finishing up old projects…entry 1
Finishing up old projects. It seems I have about 20 or so projects that are in bins, bags and boxes throughout my house. I know I've tossed a few others over the years but why is it so many just hang around...unfinished? I must have a slight case of hoarding disease. (Speaking of which...have you… Continue reading Finishing up old projects…entry 1
My stash bustin scrap Amy Butler Pattern weekend
I spent this past weekend pulling out fabric scraps and sorting through old projects. When we were in Fairbanks this past spring I picked up the Amy Butler pattern for the Weekender Travel Bag. A sample of the bag was in the shop and I couldn't resist the impulse to purchase the pattern and figure… Continue reading My stash bustin scrap Amy Butler Pattern weekend
“Hi Cathy…I hear you sew…”
"Hi Cathy...I hear you sew..." came the voice over the telephone. Yeeeesssss I cautiously answer. These revelations by the extended relationships I share are always laced with a hidden agenda. "Well I want to make some cornhole bags for the tournament at (insert local town festival) and I was wondering if you knew anyone that… Continue reading “Hi Cathy…I hear you sew…”
I’m alive
I'm alive. Has it really been 4 months since I posted an entry? Wow. Well, I haven't been busy in the sewing room since Christmas and my last project was a really warm fleece mens shirt for a friend of mine. We looked for days to find the right fleece and eventually found it at… Continue reading I’m alive
The Singer Truck!
I was out after a few Columbus Day Sale bargains this past Sunday and when I arrived at Hancock Fabrics there was a Singer truck parked outside. I'd never seen a Singer Sewing Machine truck in my entire life! I talked a little bit to the driver and he was sure happy to see my… Continue reading The Singer Truck!
Pfaff Industrie Maschinen AG Bankruptcy NOT part of SVP Worldwid Group of Companies
Whew! I saw a Bankruptcy news wire today regarding the Pfaff Industrie Maschinen AG and thought the Pfaff brand was toast! Here's a press release about the Pfaff Sewing Machine brand. These are two different companies. The home sewing machine lines are doing great! Thank goodness! PFAFF® Sewing Machine Brand Continues to Strengthen Its 146… Continue reading Pfaff Industrie Maschinen AG Bankruptcy NOT part of SVP Worldwid Group of Companies
Coldplay Sews?
Coldplay Sews? This article came across the wires today from Contactmusic.com. Coldplay is a favorite band to many, unfortunately I find them a little melancholy and really only like one of their songs (Fix You). But whoa! I think this is pretty cool. Here's the writ-up! Rockers COLDPLAY have revealed the unusual hobby they have… Continue reading Coldplay Sews?
My 800 Pound Project Gorilla Goes Home!
Have you ever agreed to sew with or for someone else a project that you just couldn't get done for one reason or another and therefore it ultimately became the cliched 800 pound gorilla in your sewing room? Did it taunt you, nag you, relentlessly give you guilt trips because it just never got done?… Continue reading My 800 Pound Project Gorilla Goes Home!
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