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Happy Saturday! I just love sewing with knits. Joann's currently has a great selection. When I saw this pink paisley knit, I was in love. The fabric was on sale, so how could I go wrong. There were several modifications that was done on this pattern. The neckline was raised using the curve… Continue reading Knit Top – McCalls 70211
Happy Saturday! This was a scrap buster with fabric from previous projects. I have to admit this pillow came out a lot larger than expected but it does look nice sitting on my grandmother's wedding chest. Supplies Needed - 6 - 1/3 yards of different patterns of cotton fabric 1/2 yard for the side… Continue reading Over-Sized Pinwheel Cushion
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
The Saturday Seamstress 