pattern reviews, project updates, book reviews or sewing tips
Happy Saturday - Just spent the last two days doing the Florida Shop Hop. We visited 10 shops and found lots of beautiful fabric and patterns. This was opportunity to visit Florida shops in several different cities and support small businesses. Currently working on pockets for my denim skirt. The McCalls pattern is from 1993… Continue reading Denim Skirt Pockets- McCalls 6326 – Vintage
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
Happy Saturday- Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com I just want to discuss the advantages of sewing over buying your clothes in the store.' Clothes will fit better. You can customize the outfit to accommodate your size. It is very frustrating when you are petite, and everything is too long such as sleeves, the top length… Continue reading What are the Advantages of Sewing over purchasing your clothes?
Updated status on the McCalls Pleated Dress
Photo by Polina Zimmerman on Pexels.com Happy Saturday - I just wanted to discuss what I feel is the most important things to do before you start cutting and sewing. You were inspired by a beautiful outfit and thought "I can do this". So, you run to the fabric store grab the fabric and start… Continue reading Three things before you start sewing
This is a new project but with a slippery fabric
Happy Saturday - I am looking forward to the New Year and new goals. 2021 was a tough year but I am pressing forward to new opportunities. I usually have several different categories that I try to set goals. My first is my spiritual goals and then I have goals that I would love to… Continue reading New Year and New Goals
Happy Saturday- I don’t know about you but fall starts my favorite time of the year. I don’t know what I like the most. Is it the colors of fall? Or is the leaves, pumpkins, corn mazes and football playing all day. What ever the reason, to me it is the best time of the… Continue reading Easy Pillows for Fall
Here is the review of my latest sewing project. I will post a picture later on me wearing the dress. This is a princess seamed dress which would be suitable for all sizes. I chose to put a flounce in the sleeves and a v-neck for the top. One thing that I had wished that… Continue reading The Yellow Dress- Simplicity Pattern 8542
Happy Saturday - Who doesn't like free stuff? I know I love to find free resources for sewing. Here are some of my recommendations. The Library - at the time of this post some of our libraries are closed or their hours are limited due to COVID-19 but you can download books. Our library uses… Continue reading Free Resources for Sewing
The Saturday Seamstress 