I usually find lots of sewing time on the weekends, tucked between chores and errands and spending time with my family. Last weekend was a busy one though, with not much sewing time. Instead, it was a fun weekend in Vancouver with my sister, who would like me to sew a MOG (Mother of the Groom)…
Tag: Spandex
Pondering buttonholes…
I have been pondering buttonholes… but first let me tell you about one of the best Craftsy courses I have taken, Sew Better, Sew Faster, featuring a pattern from Islander Sewing Systems, Jacket Express #218. (Not being paid to say this neither, just my opinion!) I have taken about a dozen Craftsy courses – some…
A Tale of Four Tees – #3
I finished Patternreview’s TNT Tee Contest. My 4 Tees are done, submitted to Patternreview, now I can finish posting about them here. I have my Tee #1 here, and my Tee #2 here and here is my Tee #3…. I am still using my Butterick pattern B5988, although this time I have stuck to the…
Honey, I’m home!
As I mentioned before in my previous post – my day long shopping trip in Vancouver with my sister has ended – very successfully! After 1.5 hours on the ferry to Vancouver, lots of driving from here to there and lots and lots of fondling of fabric, I can happily show you my treasures! First…
A Tale of Four Tees – #2
Today I have for you my #2 Tee for Patternreview’s August TNT Tee Contest. I have used the very same pattern as my #1 Tee posted here, Butterick B5988, view B. This time my fabric is a 96% polyester, 4% spandex ITY knit and it feels very comfy!
First indecision, then certainty!
It’s time to show you my finished dress that I started posting about here! I missed the deadline for The Monthly Stitch, but I was able to enter my dress in Patternreview’s Pattern Stash contest. Don’t you just love sewing under pressure? I used an old pattern from my stash – Butterick B4598. I cannot…