Category: sewing patterns

  • A bit of a set back …

    A bit of a set back …

    Yes, I had a bit of a set back.  As soon as I returned from my lazy holiday in Mexico my back went out.  Walking is fine, standing is fine.  That’s about it.  So … no sitting in my sewing chair.  🙁 I couldn’t help but dream, browse, and plan my future projects though ……

  • Nice dress!  Thanks, I made it!! goes to Mexico!

    Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! goes to Mexico!

    My sister was lucky enough to win a trip to an all-inclusive resort in the Mayan Riviera for two and I was able to jump in and go when her husband was unable! So begins the adventure.  There was a lot of time spent eating at the resort’s various fabulous restaurants, walking the grounds and…

  • Amber takes a break …

    Amber takes a break …

    Well!  We are all packed, ready to go on holidays!  Amber, my Singer 421G, finished my swimsuit cover up a few days ago and I’ve packed her up for a little R&R! I just had to show you the cool stitch that Amber can create, one of many I have yet to discover! This fabric…

  • One step closer to the beach …

    One step closer to the beach …

    My sewing days are running out.  Soon my sister and I leave for Mexico.  As usual, I have a dozen ideas but only so much time – so at the top of the list, besides swimsuits, is cover ups.  I bought the fabric for two cover ups – one for my sister and one for me –…

  • So I like it …

    So I like it …

    and it takes A LOT for me to like the style, colour and fit of a swimsuit.  With a few changes, this one was good right out of the envelope.  It’s a one piece, which I wanted, and it has flattering gathers at the front to hide all evils.  I removed the gathers at the back though…

  • Photos really help!

    Photos really help!

    Every time I make a pair of pants (trousers) for myself I first take a look at this photo.  No, I did not make these.  This is how RTW (ready to wear) fits on my body – and this is the right size.  Just awful!  This photo reminds me that no matter how little or how much…