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Happy Sewing - My fabric stash is out of control. I have so much fabric but I continue to find myself running out to Joann's or checking out the internet for more. I believe that statement would define me as a fabric addict. My goal is reduce my stash but this will take some time. … Continue reading Red Cardigan – Simplicity 2424
Happy Saturday! I love the feel of knit. It is such a comfortable fabric. As you know, the knits can be challenging to work with. I have five tips to share thru my own trial and error. Hopefully, these tips can be of use to you. Use a stretch needle when… Continue reading Five Tips for Sewing with Knit Fabric
Happy Saturday - Joann's had a sale on fleece so it was a good reason to make a casual vest. The pattern was McCall's M7695. When working with plaid, you really want to line up the design. Since the plaid was large, it was fairly easy to match the pattern. A great tip… Continue reading Fleece Vest
Happy Saturday - I am so ready for fall but Florida just hasn't cooled off yet. Hoping to wear this soon, but we probably have a couple more weeks to go. The fabric was purchased from Fabric Mart last year. I know this store has been mentioned a lot in my blog. When… Continue reading Fall Vest New Look
Happy Saturday! Today, I spent several hours at the QuiltFest. The show features rows and rows of beautiful quilts. There are quilts that have been handmade with unbelievable detail, quilts made by children and everything in between. You will be so inspired by these quilts. The designs range from modern to traditional. I am more… Continue reading QuiltFest in Jacksonville
Happy Saturday - I am starting to work on my Fall wardrobe, really looking forward to wearing this. Unfortunately in Florida, it still feels like summer. Hopefully, we will start to cool off in the next couple of weeks. I have had other sewers tell me, that sewing a blouse is too much work… Continue reading Fall Shirt – McCall’s 7359
Happy Saturday - I have so much fabric. If someone looked in my sewing cabinet, I might be consider a hoarder. If fabric is left over from a previous project, I keep the extra material "just in case I may need it." In an effort to reduce the fabric in the cabinet, I decided to… Continue reading Scrap Buster – Pot Holders
Finally, got to do a little sewing for me. This summer has been so busy with college kids home. I had this fabric in my stash for almost a year. I purchased it at Fabric Mart Fabrics. It was a spring/summer knit and it was on sale for $1.99 a yard. I… Continue reading Maxi Skirt – Simplicity 1616
My daughter wanted to add length to her dress and the lining. The lining was easy by adding black lycra fabric. We initially tried lace for the top layer. I love how lace is now back in style. We bought two yards to go around the hem. It didn't look like right. The dress had… Continue reading Adding Trim
Happy Sunday! It has been a rainy weekend in Florida. This makes a great excuse to spend Saturday afternoon sewing. My daughter wanted a pleated skirt before she heads back to college. The fabric is from Joann's. I bought the Stretch Chiffon Boho Floral on Gray. It has 93% Polyester and 7%… Continue reading Simplicity 8609 – Pleated Skirt
The Saturday Seamstress 