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We are expecting a granddaughter in August, and we are so excited. This of course gives me another excuse to sew not that I needed one. This is going to be a new project for me because the bear will be in minky fleece. I have worked once using this fabric, but it was a… Continue reading Baby Bear – Simplicity 8625
Happy Saturday! Well, the skirt is now done, I have mixed feelings about the results. The fabric kept leaving a blue dye on my hands even after washing the fabric twice. Next time, the fabric will be washed multiple times before sewing. Here are the things that did not go as expected. I used all-purpose… Continue reading McCall’s Skirt 6326 – Vintage Pattern
Happy Saturday - Just spent the last two days doing the Florida Shop Hop. We visited 10 shops and found lots of beautiful fabric and patterns. This was opportunity to visit Florida shops in several different cities and support small businesses. Currently working on pockets for my denim skirt. The McCalls pattern is from 1993… Continue reading Denim Skirt Pockets- McCalls 6326 – Vintage
Happy Saturday - This past several months, I have been working on my sewing room. This has been a dream for some time and feel very fortunate to finally have my own room. Over the years, my sewing area has moved from a corner of a bedroom to the kitchen table. It has also been… Continue reading Creating My Dream Sewing Room
This is a great quick project that can add alot of color to any room.
Merry Christmas! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. This season is so enjoyable because you get to spend extra time with your loved ones and yearly family traditions. My favorites are to check out the lights, watch Christmas movies and listen to Christmas music. Every Christmas eve, we go to mom's… Continue reading Santa Made a Cutting and a Sewing Table
The Saturday Seamstress 