Category: Sewing machines
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The Rosie© bag
I’ve always got my eye out for “the perfect bag”. Even when I bought RTW I stuck to the same couple of perfectly functional bags – wrapped in different materials and styles to change things up. Now that I am making my own, I am attempting to find the perfect bags for myself. I am…
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Sewjo: Lost and Found
It’s a strange thing when you have lost interest in something that you usually love to do. There was an odd dullness in my life these past few weeks because of the passing of our Wonderful Mother – my Biggest and Most Loving Supporter. She was someone who constantly asked what was new in…
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“Mystery Blogger” Award … in other words, let’s get to know each other!
Seam Racer has very kindly nominated me for a “Mystery Blogger” Award! I thank you kindly – I am so honoured you thought of me! “Mystery Blogger Award is an award for amazing bloggers with ingenious posts. Their blog not only captivates; it inspires and motivates. They are one of the best out there, and…
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Back again! Are you bored with me yet?
That’s good, because it looks like I’m only getting started … seems like I have been bitten by the “bag bug” and have made another. My sister gave me a box of upholstery fabric (the cat “Sophie” is all mine) and I made my first bag with fabrics from it, my tote bag, which I…
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McCall’s M5974 – My first time wearing Orange …
I do like this fabric. But this is the first time I have had Orange in my closet. I guess it is okay for the warm, sunny summer months? It was just beautiful outside when I started taking photos of my finished Orange dress, until the wind picked up! For my #sewtogetherforsummer Challenge I asked…
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What to do with a box of upholstery fabric …
In my quest for the perfect bags, which seems to be a never-ending quest, I have been looking at plenty of styles and sizes, and learning a lot along the way! My sister was kind enough to provide to me an overflowing box of upholstery fabrics she found while cleaning up and clearing out during…
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The “ins” and the “outs” of my new Tote bag … and a few lessons learned!
Perhaps you read last week about my trashed (store-bought) Tote bag and the start of my journey to replace it? If you missed it, you can read Part I here! I’ve been busy this week, learned a lot, and ended up with a great Tote bag – despite the “help” offered to me by My Feline…
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The “ins” and the “outs” of my new Tote bag!
I think I’ve already mentioned that I need to replace my Tote bag. The vinyl is cracking at the corners and on the straps. I have decided to strip what zippers and buckles I can from this one to ensure no waste … but the rest of it is too worn. My family, friends and…