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My Attempt at Pamela's Magic Pencil Skirt
I've had this fabric that I simply love but I'm afraid it's printed off grain. I thought I would practice pattern placement and also use it to develop the pattern into a TNT. I aligned the print in the...
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I think I can...I think I can...I think I can
The gown I made for my DILAnother viewThis is a reminder to me that I can sew! Now I see fit issues and critique it but I hadn't sewn for 10 years when I made it. She wasn't satisfied with the gowns...
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Be Still My Heart! Bernina 330 - I want one!
I've been looking for a new (or new to me) sewing machine for a long time. I've looked mostly on eBay because I thought I wouldn't be able to afford a new one but considering all the money I've spent...
View ArticleA Comparison of Bernina, Baby Lock, Janome and Juki Mid-Range Sewing Machines
Edited to add: I'll be adding other comparisons as time passes including Viking and Brother.I'm going to be in the market for a new machine sometime over the next year. I don't have the luxury of going...
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Pajama pants copied from RTW
I finally did it! I made something that fits exceptionally well, are super comfy and that I love! I copied my favortie pajama bottoms and made a pattern. The RTW pajama pants are made out of 2-way...
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Love Eileen Fisher - What Patterns Would be Similar?
I love how stylish Eileen Fisher's clothes are and would love to project that image. Most of her tops skim the body but aren't huge. The skirts and pants have a slim silhouette - at least for this...
View ArticleNotes for Sewing One of Your First Garments
I've attempted to sew Pamela's Magic Pencil Skirt, Style Arc's Ann T Top and drafted a pattern from my favorite RTW pajamas. Guess which one fit without alterations?That's right - the self drafted...
View ArticleSewing Goals for 2013
I'm a little late getting on the band wagon here but better late than never, right?I've been sewing without a focus and thought perhaps that might not be the best use of my time. Like anything else,...
View ArticleWhat's up?
Where am I and what am I doing?I've been tracing my ancestors since 2002 and have come across some interesting information. I'm researching it and can't seem to get away!It appears we have Knights,...
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Been a While
Another of my hobbies is photography. This is my grandson who can play any position in the infield. Good player!I've kept up with my favorite blogs and with Stitcher's Guild. That's another sad...
View ArticleNew patterns, slopers or TNT"s?
I was surfing tonight and came across posts on Fashion Incubator about sleeves and ended up on A Fashionable Stitch regarding pattern fitting.It's so easy to forget with all the choices sewing offers!...
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Introducing my new apple body shape!
I've graduated from a rectangle to an apple body shape. I hope it's temporary but in the meantime, I have to learn how to dress it. I hope to shorten my learning curve while sewing if I do a little...
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Sewing patterns for my kind of casual wear
I've never checked out this pattern but I instantly fell in love with it! I'm at my grandchildren's games frequently and these would be a welcome addition to my wardrobe: M6614and the illustrations:I...
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Introducing my new machine - a vintage White 1525
I wanted a vintage machine that was a little more sturdy than my Singer Stylist 7258. It makes a noise when I begin to sew a seam and I don't care for it. It seems to work ok but I haven't sewn...
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Next: Fitting Simplicity 2860 Amazing Fit Pants Pattern
This pattern only received one negative review on Pattern Review. Some others were surprised at the width of the legs. They are wider than they appear on the pattern front according to the pictures I...
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Swap 2014 Rules
Stitcher's Guild has been going down for a little bit each day. The SWAP rules for 2014 were posted yesterday. It's very interesting this year.We'll be following Blue Mooney's "Algebra SWAP" formula:3...
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SWAP 2014 - Simplicity 1945
I love the cardigan and tops in this pattern.. I don't care for the wide legged pants but I could substitute another pattern for them.This pattern would take care of a few of the 3-paks and I already...
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Finally found a pattern for my linen!
I've been looking for just the right pattern for linen that I acquired about a year ago. I have limited shapes of clothes that I feel look good on me. It's taken some time to find something that meets...
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So Excited! I've found favorite silhouettes and ordered patterns! Or dressing...
This might be a long post. I'll understand if you'd like to skip it but I am very excited. I've joined Club BMV and have ordered a few patterns from Vogue and McCall's. I've often wished I was a member...
View ArticleSewing and Fitting Pants for TNT Part 1
I said in my last post that I would begin with Simplicity 2860 Amazing Fit pants pattern but after looking at it and comparing it to my favorite RTW, I decided not to. The legs on this pattern are so...
View ArticleFly Zipper Insertion Help
Word has it that Sandra Betzina's fly zipper tutorial is the bomb. I have the directions in her book and use those but I thought a video might help clarify things. Her video on Threads.Here is a video...
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Christine Jonson's Black Friday Sale
I was finally able to order cjpatterns.com Travel Trio collection. Her patterns were 40% off last Friday and the three Travel Trio's are on their way! Travel Trio One was finally back in stock and I...
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Velvet Holiday Stocking
My neighbor asked me to copy this stocking and I said of course I will! Little did I know what I was getting into!There are four layers including the lining. It was necessary to give quite a bit of...
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Child's Play Tent M5827
M5827My pants sewing is put on hold because my daughter in law wants this for the kids. I don't blame her, it's adorable, isn't it?It takes a lot of yardage. I found a sheet to yardage calculator at...
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Simplicity Amazing Fit 2860
I've used Sarah Veblen's book and Pants for Real People to get an idea on fitting. I've read various blogs and there's nothing to do now except for layout the pattern and cut the fabric!I'm scared! I...
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