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June 1, 2024 Happy Saturday, Hope you are having a great week. This past week, we traveled to PA and was able to see family and friends. We visited Lancaster watched Daniel at the Sight & Sound and visited about five fabric stores. My favorite fabric store was Fabric Mart. I had to practice some… Continue reading Avoid Common Mistakes When Making a Skirt
Valerie attended virtual classes on perfect blouse sewing by Katrina Walker and found them helpful. She repurposed fabric from a denim jacket to make pillows using designs from Embroidery Library. Valerie shared tips on pillow-making and expressed determination to reduce her fabric stash. She also welcomed suggestions for virtual sewing classes. Happy Sewing!
Happy Saturday - Hope your week is going well. It feels like January is just flying by and before we know it we will be celebrating Easter.  Just finished the blouse using the pattern S9470 Simplicity view C. The pattern had invisible zipper and pleats in the front and back. The fabric was a rayon, and it was… Continue reading Three Tips for Slippery Fabric
What are your 2024 goals in sewing?
Happy Saturday - This week has been crazy balancing work, personal life and then of course my passion for sewing. I am currently making a pair of culottes and should have them completed today. Do you ever get frustrated with buying fabric online? I know that I do. My favorite way to buy fabric is… Continue reading A Great Way to Purchase Fabric Online
My goal is to inspire individuals to sew. At this time, I have no plans of creating items to sell on Etsy but of course this can change. My goal is to motivate others to get the "sewing bug". I want you to see what is being created and realize you can do it. I… Continue reading Sewing is not about being Perfect.
We found this machine while in the mountains of Georgia at an antique shop. There is so much beauty in these sewing machines of the past and was looking to add for decoration in my sewing room. No plans to sew with the machine just wanted it for its nostalgic value. The first thing that… Continue reading Learn the Age of your Antique Sewing Machine
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 Saturday! I am making progress on the patriotic quilt. My daughter wants the quilt to resemble the American Flag. I am so glad that she is proud of her heritage and understands the sacrifices of so many. I wanted to share a sewing tip. My sewing buddy showed me a fantastic time saver when… Continue reading Triangles on a Roll
Happy Saturday! Ironing makes a big difference with your projects. It can take your garments, quilts or any sewing projects from looking sloppy to well made. Here are several tips- Once you wash and dry your fabric, press it out. You may find that the fabric is not suitable for the project that you planned. … Continue reading The Iron is your Friend
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