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Happy Saturday - Have you every made a mistake when sewing? I have made so many that it is quite humorous. Here are some of my crazy mistakes -- Cut out a pair of pajamas and realized that I cut the fabric in the wrong directions so the penguins were upside down. Those pajamas… Continue reading Sewing Bloopers
Happy Saturday! Today in Florida, it is 75 degrees but tomorrow our high is only 56. For us Floridians, it is cold but it is nothing to compare with the storm coming across the Northeast. If you are in that area, be careful and stay warm. We only have a couple of… Continue reading Unlined Coat – Simplicity 1067
Happy Saturday! This is year, I am trying new projects that I have never done before. It is so easy to fall into the same routine. This usually equals boring and a miss opportunity to learn something new. The fabric was purchased from Joann's and it is has some stretch. It is called Sew… Continue reading Denim Skirt
Happy Saturday, We are finally getting back into routine since the holidays. I hope you have made some sewing goals for 2019. This year, I am really pushing to do projects that I have not done before. I have used machine embroidery for bags and clothes but this time I am using it as a… Continue reading Machine Embroidery Wall Hanging Project
Happy New Year! Hope you are enjoying the holidays with family and friends. I took a couple of weeks off of the blog to spend with family and I am ready to get back to sewing. This year, I am going to set some new goals for sewing. I know some folks don't believe… Continue reading Goals for 2019
Happy Saturday! I love the Christmas Holidays. It is so much fun to decorate my house and enjoy spending time with family and friends. There are endless ways to decorate your home with your sewing skills. I hope you enjoy this pattern. Tree Skirt Pattern: Items needed -10 Degree Ruler -1 1/2 yards… Continue reading Christmas Tree Skirt
Happy Saturday - Who doesn't like free things? I love finding free patterns. While surfing the internet for some new ideas, I found this website Pellon Projects . You need to check it out, they have multiple patterns that you can download for free. The pattern that I chose was the Off to the… Continue reading Free Purse Pattern from Pellon Projects
Happy Sunday! We are definitely getting into the busy months for sewing. This weekend, I attended a 3 day software seminar on the Premier+ 2 Embroidery. It was a great class. I did learn but definitely would not be considered an expert. The instructor stated multiple times that you would get better with… Continue reading How to Embroider Towels
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
The Saturday Seamstress 