Monthly Archives: December 2013

Utilitarian Sewing and Non-Utilitarian Lace!

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I haven’t had a whole lot of time to sew over the last few days, but I did manage to make a forgotten top much more wearable.  It’s one I made a year ago or so from Jalie 2005, the … Continue reading →

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E-Reader Cover Complete

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I LOVE IT!  This was Kwik Sew 3924.  The full review is here:   http://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/93802 Next up is the Valentine for my sister.  It’s going to be fun b/c I’m dyeing her lace!

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The Furry Vest

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I made another furry vest today, except this one is in black! The pattern review is located here:  http://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/80239.  I haven’t uploaded the black one yet. For this version, the only difference is that I left off the pockets and … Continue reading →

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The Valentine Slip–Complete!

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Pics first:   I’m so happy with this one!  The color is gorgeous and the fit is superb!  Here’s a link to the pattern review over at PR.   http://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/93683 My sister has requested one, so I’m going to try to … Continue reading →

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The Valentine Slip

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Is back in progress!!  I finished the straps and the front tonight.  No photos yet, but here’s the fabric its free state. I did the straps first because I hate to get to the end and have to fiddle with … Continue reading →

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What Happens When You Sew Over Pins

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

This is the first time I’ve ever had a pin bend like this!!! But, that does mean that I’ve been sewing!!!  I have the PJ pants almost done.  I just need to hem them and make the drawstring!!  It was … Continue reading →

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The Only Sewing I’ve Done Lately…

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Oh wait!  That’s not even sewing!  Yup, all I’ve done so far is cut these out.  This is the pair of PJj pants for my husband, Kevin.  I’m using Butterick 5153, a pattern I’ve used for him a few times … Continue reading →

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The Valentine Slip – Test Complete!

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I’m so pleased with this one!!!  After much internal debate this morning, I decided to stick with the multi because it was cut, and because I didn’t have quite enough black tricot here to use.  It just didn’t make sense … Continue reading →

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The Valentine Slip

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Tonight I finished tracing off the Valentine slip and I cut the pieces out. Here’s a link to the pattern.  http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/valentine.html  I’m making view A. I’m currently debating my fabric choice…I will be making two of these and they’ll be … Continue reading →

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The Elusive Burda Magazine… December 2009

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

After finding all the details on the Burda jacket I want, I can’t find the magazine!  I submitted a classified to PR, and I hope someone comes through for me.  There’s a coat in a later issue of burda that … Continue reading →

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