Category: Sewing
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Waiting impatiently …
Perhaps you remember from last week that I asked for some help in choosing my fabric for the #sewtogetherforsummer Wrap Dress Challenge? Well I have my answer now, thank you Kind Readers! It was a pretty close race! First choice, although it was close, was … the blue Chevron! (for lack or a better description)…
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What do you think?
We had a lovely Easter long weekend here – the weather was even acceptable! I hope you had a lovely Easter too. I didn’t get much accomplished though, but I did manage to browse through some sewing blogs and IG feeds. I discovered @rocco.sienna @sewsarahsmith and @sewing_in_spain have organized #sewtogetherforsummer on IG again! I think…
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McCall’s M7323 – In Stripes!
I’ve had this striped fabric in my stash since my visit to my sister a summer or two ago. It’s a heavier weight knit than what I usually have and I quite like it. The red stripe is quite bright too, which brings the grey, blue and black to life for me. I had always…
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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…
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McCall’s M7093 – Don’t need buttons for this one …
… and I found the perfect buttons for my last project. But before I show them to you, let me show you what I made with the remnants of my paisley Topaz knit. I had some of this lovely fabric – 85% polyester, 10% rayon, 5% spandex – left over, just enough. I think I have made…