Monthly Archives: July 2014

Life Part II

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Wow, I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve updated!  The peach harvest is finally done.  I’ve lost track of the total canning involved, but here’s a picture of the counter on jam day.   Yes, that is A LOT of … Continue reading →

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Life Distractions

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Hello everyone!!  I did spend about an hour in the sewing room tonight prepping the blue shirt.  Things have been soooo busy lately.   Here, this is a hint at what else I’ve been doing…. This is the first time … Continue reading →

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Change in plans!!! (AKA A Thesis on What Makes a Great Work Top)

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

A changes in plans is shocking, I know!  Rather than the more casual top I was considering,  I’ve decided that I’m going to sew another Burda 7188 out of the blue crepe fabric.    I made a purple-ish one here: … Continue reading →

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Jalie V-Neck Tee

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

You’ve heard it before…this is without a doubt my favorite t-shirt pattern of all time.  🙂  This time in a bold red!   I love it..this will look phenomenal with my black pants and capris. After I finished the top, … Continue reading →

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A new machine!

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Yes, I got a new machine….but wait…it’s not a sewing machine!!!   This sweet little Casio followed me home today (well…after HOURS of research and a trip to the music store yesterday…just to check things out).  I’ve always wanted to take … Continue reading →

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Butterick 5484

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Today I finished up Butterick 5484, my white top.  I pulled this pattern from the stash the other night as the winner.  Close runner up was a simplicity, but I felt that this style was just a smidge more casual. … Continue reading →

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