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Happy Saturday I love the fall. It is one of my favorite seasons. Unfortunately, in Florida, we do not necessarily get the colder temperatures. I decided to go ahead with fall colors with a short sleeve shirt. The pattern is McCall’s M7360 and the fabric is from Persnickety Fabrics . The top and back pieces… Continue reading Creating a Fall Blouse: McCall’s M7360 Pattern Review
Happy Saturday- With Christmas coming, many of us are spending more time cooking. I've ruined many shirts with grease stains. So, making an apron for the cooks on your list is a great gift idea. Aprons are becoming popular again, and there are many fabric options. The fabric stores are packed with just about anything… Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Own Apron
Happy Saturday, Hello Friends, hope you are having a great week. Are you starting your grocery list for Thanksgiving? I love this time of year and looking ahead to the family time and the smoked turkey. We actually host Thanksgiving. It is the one time of the year that the husband is in charge of… Continue reading Creating with Simplicity Pattern: A Jacket Journey part 2
October 19, 2024 Happy Saturday, This is one of my favorite times of year. I love the leaves, pumpkins and watching Penn State Football. We are enjoying "fall like" weather in Florida with the low temperatures in the 50 to 60 degrees. It has been a wonderful change from the "typical" Florida weather. The fall… Continue reading Enjoying Fall with Embroidery: A Project Guide
April 16, 2024 Happy Saturday - Hope you have had a wonderful weekend. Just attended our Ladies Conference this weekend at our church. Great turn out several churches in the area attend the event. I have to admit these last several weeks have been so busy with helping with wedding flowers, putting a paver deck… Continue reading Easter Dress – Part 2
Happy Saturday - Hope your week is going well. It feels like January is just flying by and before we know it we will be celebrating Easter.  Just finished the blouse using the pattern S9470 Simplicity view C. The pattern had invisible zipper and pleats in the front and back. The fabric was a rayon, and it was… Continue reading Three Tips for Slippery Fabric
What are your 2024 goals in sewing?
12/26/2023 Hello Friends - Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. We were able to spend Christmas eve with mom, playing games and of course eating. Then on Christmas day we enjoyed hosting our children and our first grandchild. Yesterday was a wonderful day filled with a lot of laughter and memories.  The Jordan Jacket is… Continue reading Denim Jacket Success: From Frustration to Comfort
Do you have a pattern that you love but have not cut it out due to being "too hard"? You are not the only one. I have finally decided to pull out this jacket.
Happy Saturday! Hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend and enjoy this Easter Weekend. We will be enjoying Easter with our entire family at my mom's. It will be loud, crazy, too much food but not boring. The fabric is knit was found in the bargain bin at the Sewing Studio, Maitland, FL.… Continue reading Easter Dress – McCall’s M7349 – Knit
The Saturday Seamstress 