Tag: McCall’s

  • McCall’s M7323 – In Stripes!

    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…

  • McCall’s M7093 – Don’t need buttons for this one …

    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…

  • My Designer me-made Copy …

    My Designer me-made Copy …

    Happily, I have managed to get everything finished on time and was only waiting for some nice weather to take photos outside.  This is not a photo of MY weather but the weather in Calgary, Alberta.  I’m so happy we don’t have this kind of snow!  We actually have had some pretty good weather here…

  • … and it’s the last of it!

    … and it’s the last of it!

    Last week I made a lovely dress out of my Tower print fabric, here.  I purchased enough for a dress and a top so I was determined to get a dress and a top out of it, even if I made an error cutting out the directional print on one of the skirt pieces last…

  • … future’s so bright I gotta wear shades!

    … future’s so bright I gotta wear shades!

    Seriously, it’s been a HOT summer.  No rainfall the whole month of July, not a shower or drizzle.  The temperatures are supposed to get up to 33 C (91.4 F) this week!  It’s a good thing I took the opportunity to run outside today and take my blog photos – I think I will be…

  • 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 ……

  • 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 –…