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Happy Saturday - We are starting warm up in Florida, so I will be working on my spring and summer wear for the next several weeks. One of my goals this year is to reduce some of my fabric stash by using what I have before buying more. (This goal is a work in… Continue reading Pullover Silk Top Simplicity 8601
Happy Belated Saturday, I wanted to show everyone what I have been up to for the last several weeks. I making a queen size quilt for my bed. The fabrics are from my stash and I also supplemented a couple new patterns from a recent Quilt Shop Hop. Even though I usually sew clothes, I… Continue reading Blue 6 Inch Square Quilt (Project in Progress)
Happy Saturday- I would have to admit this year did not go the way I planned. Unforeseen events, due to an unplanned job change and college students moving back home made some significant changes. This is what makes life exciting and challenging. As for 2020, I am excited because it is a brand-new year. There… Continue reading At the close of 2019
Happy Saturday - Tis the season for weddings. I just attend a bridal shower for one our dear friends. I really wanted to personalize their wedding gift. The embroidery design came from Etsy. It was a perfect design for my project. The pillow inserts and fabric was purchased at Joann's. The pillow inserts… Continue reading Wedding Gifts
Happy Saturday - With Memorial and July 4th around the corner, I wanted to show a quick and fun patriotic project. As you can see the pattern is from "Sewing for Dummies" which is a great pattern for novice or it could be a quick gift. These can be fun when there is so… Continue reading Patriotic Apron
Happy Saturday! I currently have three daughters who are at college. My goal was to sew each one of them a dress for Easter. I finally finished the last Easter dress and shipped it off yesterday. As you can see from the pictures, I was working with directional fabric. The knit fabric… Continue reading Directional Fabric
Happy Saturday - We are enjoying the beautiful spring weather in Florida. It is so much fun finding and sewing fabric that have the spring colors. I have more ideas in my head for sewing projects than I have time. This is my very first fully lined dress. The fabric was purchased from JoAnns. The… Continue reading New Look Dress – 6447
Happy Saturday! It has been a busy couple of weeks. Last week, I attended the Sewing Expo in Lakeland, FL. This is a great event with classes and shopping and boy did I ever do a lot of shopping. I bought the fabric for this dress from The Sewing Studio. This vendor always… Continue reading Knit Dress McCalls 7349
Happy Saturday- Denim is one of my favorite things to wear. I own an old denim jacket that still fits but the color was fading. I remembered trying to dye things years ago and the results were disappointing. With nothing to lose, I decided to give it one more try. I have to admit… Continue reading Refashioned Denim Jacket
Happy Saturday! It is raining here in Florida and it makes a perfect day to stay in and sew. Of course, any day that you get to stay home, is a great day to sew. IThe fabric is from my stash that I have had for several months. It was purchased at… Continue reading Simplicity Blouse 8417
The Saturday Seamstress 