Great Christmas gift that will not take a lot of time.
Author: Saturdayseamstress
Hello! Thank you for looking at my site. I am wife, mother of 5 wonderful kids and I have one dog whose name is Milo. I started sewing when I was 10 years old. I have sewn everything from purses, quilts, home décor, skirts, blouses and prom dresses. I have learned so much and hope to share my passion as I learn more.
Why You Should Invest in a Dress Form
Happy Saturday, Do you need Christmas ideas for you or someone who loves to sew? It is getting close to Christmas and a dress form is a great gift idea for yourself. You are probably wondering; will I use it? Is it worth the cost? Or is going to be sitting in the corner, gathering… Continue reading Why You Should Invest in a Dress Form
Beginner’s Guide to Paper Piecing for Quilting
Happy Saturday, I have never done paper piecing before. The pattern for this project is called, Tannenbaum Table Runner by Nicole Moore. This is a fantastic pattern for a beginner. What is paper piecing? It is a technique for quilting that involves sewing fabric on to a paper template. Here are some things that I… Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Paper Piecing for Quilting
Creating with Simplicity Pattern: A Jacket Journey part 2
Happy Saturday, Hello Friends, hope you are having a great week. Are you starting your grocery list for Thanksgiving? I love this time of year and looking ahead to the family time and the smoked turkey. We actually host Thanksgiving. It is the one time of the year that the husband is in charge of… Continue reading Creating with Simplicity Pattern: A Jacket Journey part 2
Creating with Simplicity Pattern: A Jacket Journey
November 9, 2024 Happy Saturday, Hope you have a wonderful week. It seems like this year just flew by. It is hard to believe that it is already November with Thanksgiving & Christmas just around the corner. Just wondering if you have started playing Christmas music. I haven't yet but the mood will be hitting… Continue reading Creating with Simplicity Pattern: A Jacket Journey
Crafting a Winnie the Pooh Jumper: Tips and Tricks
Happy Saturday, Hope you have a wonderful week. Today we are going to vote. Hope you take the time to vote. This is a privilege that we have as an American citizen to choose our next leader. So many people have lost their lives so that we had this pleasure. I so believe in the… Continue reading Crafting a Winnie the Pooh Jumper: Tips and Tricks
Sewing Tips: Overcoming Mistakes with Embroidery
October 25, 2024 Happy Saturday, We have had such a busy week. Our church had a conference every night. We had pastor from churches nationwide that attended. It was such a blessing. Now that the week is over, we are tired. I had grand plans of getting a little sewing in, but it didn't work… Continue reading Sewing Tips: Overcoming Mistakes with Embroidery
Enjoying Fall with Embroidery: A Project Guide
October 19, 2024 Happy Saturday, This is one of my favorite times of year. I love the leaves, pumpkins and watching Penn State Football. We are enjoying "fall like" weather in Florida with the low temperatures in the 50 to 60 degrees. It has been a wonderful change from the "typical" Florida weather. The fall… Continue reading Enjoying Fall with Embroidery: A Project Guide
DIY Repair: Embroidering Over Holes in Jackets
Simple project to repurpose two jackets.
Combing Two Patterns
Happy Saturday, Did you ever look at a pattern and say well I like the top but I want the sleeves to be different? Well ,I finally decided to do something about it. I have combined two simplicity patterns to make one blouse. I have taken simplicity pattern 8523 and simplicity pattern 8601 and combined… Continue reading Combing Two Patterns
The Saturday Seamstress 