Category: sewing patterns

  • Remember this?

    Remember this?

    Do you remember my embroidered denim patch given to me by a sewing friend? I have been saving it for so long waiting for a special project. Well I’ve decided what that special project is going to be – this change/card purse for myself. I think I will call it my Coffee© purse … because…

  • Sewing Challenges: #So50Visible and #BGchallenge

    Sewing Challenges: #So50Visible and #BGchallenge

    @sewover50 has been running the #So50Visible Challenge on Instagram and I wasn’t too sure if I’d make their deadline of March 15th! And what do you know… I did! And not only did I, but I found out that I could also enter the #BGchallenge (Breaking Ground Challenge)! The aim of #So50Visible is to make…

  • It’s finally finished!

    It’s finally finished!

    Part of my #makenine 2019 Challenge is this pattern, Islander Sewing Systems Jacket Express. I have made this pattern before here. This time though, I was determined not to make the same mistake again. (Putting the buttons and buttonholes on the wrong sides – seriously!!!!) If you would like to read and see the photos…

  • So to continue my …

    So to continue my …

    #makenine2019 and my Islander Sewing Systems “Jacket Express”! Last week my sewing got off to a rough start! First of all a couple of Fridays ago, I couldn’t get home without taking a good run, a few times, at the first of many hills we have … without success. I abandoned my vehicle on the…

  • How many ways are there to sew a pocket?

    How many ways are there to sew a pocket?

    I’ve started the first garment of my #makenine2019! Top left corner … my jean jacket … … with a cool twist! I want it to look as close as possible to the one my Inspiration is wearing! (the lady on the left) I don’t want to use leather though and I can only assume what…

  • My Designin’ December me-made Copy!

    My Designin’ December me-made Copy!

    My Designin’ December me-made Copy is finished!  I decided long ago to copy this Designer Original … an Oscar de la Renta, Fall 2018. I did notice that it had these strange looking tied-on sleeves and decided those would be a work place hazard for me!  I did like the length of the sleeves and…