pattern reviews, project updates, book reviews or sewing tips
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
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 was so exited to get this book for Christmas. This book is beautiful with creative illustrations. Before reading the book, I went thru and looked at all the pictures before I even started reading it. I know some people never grow up. It is a great book for experienced and new… Continue reading A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing
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
The Saturday Seamstress 