Tag: Simplicity

  • Designin’ December Questions and my progress with my DD me-made Copy …

    Designin’ December Questions and my progress with my DD me-made Copy …

    I had a couple of Questions about Designin’ December.   Do I have to copy a “high-end” Designer?  Nope!  If your taste leans towards something like these Nordstrom jeans – from Veronica Beard RTW at a cost of CAD $418.42 – make them! I say … “Why buy when you can make it yourself – better…

  • My sister’s Designin’ December idea!

    My sister’s Designin’ December idea!

    Yes, my sister, who isn’t fond of sewing (she loves to draw), asked me a few weeks ago  to make her a top.  No rush, no pressure, it would be great though if it was ready by the date of her husband’s Christmas party, this Saturday – which actually wasn’t a problem. She had already…

  • Finishing that friggin’ UFO … (Part 2)

    Finishing that friggin’ UFO … (Part 2)

    I apologize for not posting sooner.  I did continue working on my Sister’s shirt/jacket during the last week, the final chapter of my Sister’s Sewing Projects, although I am sure she will eventually think of something else for me to do!  I am using Simplicity 5455, a pattern from 2003.  I started it here using two wonderful fabrics,…

  • Taking care of a UFO… (Part 1)

    Taking care of a UFO… (Part 1)

    I thought, now that I have my pants muslin sorted out, that I better finish off my one and only UFO (Un Finished Object) before it was full steam ahead with my pants.  A while back I made a skirt for my sister, another garment in my “Sister’s Sewing Projects“. 

  • Last weekend’s accomplishments.

    Last weekend’s accomplishments.

    Well there wasn’t much time for sewing, my sister came for a visit!  I had my pants finished in advance so that we could laze around all weekend.  Well, except for the 5 km walk/jog we did.  My two sisters and I did the CIBC Run for the Cure Sunday.  It wasn’t too hot and it…

  • Ilona’s Future’s so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades!

    Ilona’s Future’s so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades!

    I have certainly learned a lot cleaning up Ilona – my Singer 15-88.  As you know from this post my Mom has given me her and her sister’s Vintage Sewing Machines.  I even bought myself a small hammer and a screwdriver…  you know, one of those ones with a bunch of different attachments?  I took…