Tag: Polyester

  • So why did I start sewing this top and pants in November of 2022 and am only just posting them now?

    So why did I start sewing this top and pants in November of 2022 and am only just posting them now?

    I aimed to make this top and pants as part of the #DesigninDecember 2022 sewing challenge. Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! & Lányos Handmade organize this sewing challenge annually – give yourself a reminder to get sewing for December 2023! If you would like to read all the details about last year’s entries and…

  • I started this top and pants in November 2022 …

    I started this top and pants in November 2022 …

    They were both part of the #DesigninDecember 2022 sewing challenge. Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! & Lányos Handmade organize this sewing challenge annually – give yourself a reminder to get sewing for December 2023! We had 21 prize sponsors last year – every entry won a prize! I’ll post last year’s sponsors below so…

  • Upcycling Old Jeans into a warm Jacket!

    Upcycling Old Jeans into a warm Jacket!

    Perhaps you remember the Designin’ December Sewing Challenge? Find a designer original you like and recreate it for yourself. I always say: Why buy when you can make it yourself – better and for less money? Last December, we had a lot of lovely entries and generous sponsors too. You can read all about it…

  • Choosing the Right Knit Fabrics for Yoga Pants?

    Choosing the Right Knit Fabrics for Yoga Pants?

    Yes!  I am doing quite well this year, so far!  Part of my #makenine2019 challenge was some casual yoga-type pants.  This seemed to become more urgent on the list, as I wore out most of my yoga pants during 2020 – the year of “Casual Wear”. As usual, I didn’t use the pattern I first…

  • Creative Tips for Sewing T-Shirts with Knit Fabric

    Creative Tips for Sewing T-Shirts with Knit Fabric

    I have been watching the talented sewists over on Instagram take part in the #magamsewalong organized by @suestoney and @sewing_in_spain and their other monthly guests.  I think I have been watching ever since the birth of the #magamsewalong!  Of course, I always want to join in the fun so I was quite pleased when the…

  • My Designin’ December … and a few more!

    My Designin’ December … and a few more!

    In addition to the previous entries posted here and here and here and here, I would like to show you a few more! On Instagram @sewmuchtodesign was inspired by a jacket by Maisie Wilen, a top by Arket and pants by Free People! Also on Instagram @dezignsby was inspired by Isabel Marant to knit her own sweater…

  • Designin’ December 2020!

    The DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER Sewing Challenge is FIVE years old!  I wonder how much that is in cat years? 🙂  This will be the 5th year that I have been sizing up all the fashions in the stores, magazines, online or on the runway. All the while thinking … “Why buy when you can make it…

  • More Designin’ December, including my own!

    More Designin’ December, including my own!

    Isn’t it amazing how many entries there have been!!! I’m going to show you a few more! Saba Lodhi from our Designin’ December Facebook Group has her Designer Original by Jason Wu. and her Designer Copy! @thesewinggoatherd or her blog The Sewing Goatherd and the Designer Original that inspired her to make her Mother’s Mother…