Tag: piping

  • … 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…

  • I’m still here!

    I’m still here!

    No, I haven’t run off to join the circus.  Yes, life has gotten a little busy right now but it’s interesting that during all the commotion, I am still dreaming of my sewing projects – past, present and future! What am I (still) working on?  My McCall’s M7055.  I am hoping it will look great…

  • McCall’s “Learn to Sew for Fun”

    McCall’s “Learn to Sew for Fun”

    Perhaps you remember?  I wanted to make a shrug to match this dress… Then my eyes fell on this cardigan.  I couldn’t believe my eyes when I opened the pattern envelope and found out it was a circle with sleeves.  I have seen these patterns on Pinterest (for free).  This is going to be easy!…

  • In a panic for pants (trousers)!

    In a panic for pants (trousers)!

    Hello again!  Here I am!  The real thing! My RTW Fast year is close to ending and I am still filling in the gaps in my handmade wardrobe.  There is still time left to sew up some pants for myself though – I would love to have a pair of black, blue and brown pants…