Hey Everyone! The Simplicity 2254 is finished! Boy does that feel good to get something sewn that I can wear! Front View… Back View… Side View… I still need to write up a review of the pattern for patternreview.com. I’m sure there’s someone out there that might appreciate how easy this was to put together.… Continue reading Simplicity 2254 View A – Finished!
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Simplicity 2254 – Half Way There!
Hi Friends! I made some great progress on my top this week, surprisingly! I sewed just a little bit each morning and before I knew it this top is just about finished! All that is left is to top-stitch the sleeves, attach the lower bodice, hem and insert some elastic that goes in the back…and… Continue reading Simplicity 2254 – Half Way There!
Just Make It June – Starting With Simplicity 2254
I pulled out my fabrics yesterday and sorted through what I thought were Spring/Summer choices and laid them all out for me to take a look at. Then looking through my patterns I chose Simplicity pattern 2254 and a green woven cotton fabric from the stash to use as the trial sample. There was just… Continue reading Just Make It June – Starting With Simplicity 2254
The JamCat Fleece Project Reveal!
Wow, can you believe this fleece project has been the subject of this blog for over a month? This is definitely one of the longest blogging adventures I’ve been on but friends, it is time to wrap this one up and get right on with the big reveal! So the last thing I had to… Continue reading The JamCat Fleece Project Reveal!
The JamCat Fleece Project – Back Yoke
Hi Everyone! Well I spent a few moments trying to get my serger running so it would go through the fleece but I kept having problems with the 3rd thread of my 4thread set-up. Don’t know why? I put together the Back Yoke and then attached it to the Back body… I basted the fleece… Continue reading The JamCat Fleece Project – Back Yoke
The Next Project – The JamCat (North Face Denali Interpretation) Fleece Jacket
Hi Everyone! Happy 2012! I had a lovely vacation and am back home and have taken a few days to ponder what my next project is going to be. Since it is still fairly chilly out I thought this first project of the year might be a fun adventure to sew a fleece jacket! Whoo… Continue reading The Next Project – The JamCat (North Face Denali Interpretation) Fleece Jacket
Year End Re-Cap – The projects of 2011
Hi Readers! Today I am spending some time wrapping gifts at the Barnes & Nobles book store to help raise money for my all-time favorite charity (Canine Companions for Independence). My goal today is $200, so hopefully the store will be loaded with shoppers and my wrapping skills will beg to be tipped graciously! Ha!… Continue reading Year End Re-Cap – The projects of 2011
Butterick B5495 View D – Testing, Testing
Hi Friends, I’m going to put this in the ‘Just Testing’ category. I don’t know why I thought this 100% cotton fabric would work up just beautifully for this pattern. It’s not so bad but there is too much drape for this thick of a fabric. I made up a size 20 with no alterations,… Continue reading Butterick B5495 View D – Testing, Testing
Butterick B5524 Lounging Tunic
Hi friends, Today I decided to make something quick and easy, just like the pattern says…I have yards and yards of this grey knit terry and to satisfy the quick and easy part I choose this Butterick B5524 tunic pattern. I chose view B, the one with what looks to me like a little cowl… Continue reading Butterick B5524 Lounging Tunic
My Method for Putting Away The Leftovers – Once The Quilt is Finished!
Heya Friends! I'm working on packing up my temporary sewing area at the dining room table. It's been a fun few months at my new location but it is now time to pack it all up and bring it back upstairs. I'm nearly able to get up and down the stairs (almost the whole way… Continue reading My Method for Putting Away The Leftovers – Once The Quilt is Finished!
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