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Hi Liesl! So sorry I have not responded! I have been traveling and a little distracted. I’m hoping to pick this up again soon. I had drafted one pattern before seeing this but have not sewn it yet. I think I will go ahead just to see what happens. I’m hoping I will understand more as I actually practice. Thank you so much for your direction and…[Read more]

Sounds really interesting @withloveHeidi. A really cute outfit @madtownmama.

I am trundling my way through the for check flannel shirts. I cut the under collar for the Archer shirt on the bias as it stated but it just didn’t fit the upper collar so I cut it again this time on the straigh and on the fold. I like the concept of the undercollar…[Read more]

Let’s see if this link to my IG post works…

Lullaby Layette top and cuffed shorts for my niece.

I’ve taken to Alabama Chanin hand sewing. I’m very surprised how much I’m enjoying it. I’m just about finished my first garment, a bolero hacked from Cashmerette Concord tee. It’s very relaxing to have a project to just sit and do even when I’m feeling under the weather and don’t feel it’s safe to be machine sewing.
I’m cutting out a t-shirt…[Read more]

Nice to hear from you @cybele727 have you taken a look at the Tania culotte by Megan Nielsen? She has a mini sized pattern of the same style too. They are unfortunately full but they are in three different lengths and I am sure they can be made less full somehow (I haven’t actually experimented yet). I made the short version for my eldest last…[Read more]

Shortened lunch box culottes?
Mini Tania culottes from Megan Nielson? http://megannielsen.com/products/mini-tania-culottes
Slash and spread the badminton shorts so they are fuller?

Oh that IS cute!

Yesterday we took the children to see “Finding Dory” as part of our birthday celebration tradition (we do this for everyone). At the very start of the session, they showed a short movie called “Piper” – I won’t spoil it too much for those who haven’t seen it. But it involves a piper chick and waves of the ocean.

Anyway, there…[Read more]

Hi. Wow. I’ve been so busy that I’ve become a lurker!

So I’m looking for a pattern suggestion. I just didn’t feel like starting a new thread.

Gigi informed me that she wants to shop and do rtw. (Gasp). Today we went out for some shorts and to look. She lost interest quickly. Lol

Why? She would finger fabrics, make moue over their quality…[Read more]

I watched it all the way through and may actually go back and re-watch from the beginning. I must say, I feel like some of the sewing was not as good as it has been in previous years. Just my opinion! To me, there was no clear front-runner. Definitely, I was kind of surprised at the outcome – my daughter actually screamed “Nooooooo” when her…[Read more]

I have printed the pattern for the jeans and measured the girl but I am finishing off some halfmade check shirts first along with two sketchbooks made from the scraps of the other two, just to sink my teeth into sewing again. I feel like I have taken a forced sewing leave. I will finish these off then start on the jeans and hopefully they will be…[Read more]

What did people think of the series, have you watched it to the end? I’m convinced that you guys sponsor Tracy!

There’s some pretty complex sewing going on what with jeans, prom dresses and denim jackets!

I hope you manage to sort out a layette pic Susan, it’s such a lovely pattern. I’m going to lengthen a couple of bodysuits for my tall, slender nearly 3 year old. I’m a huge fan of french seams too, seems very appropriate on tender baby skin.

I’ve just…[Read more]

They pick up on so much, it’s a mirror into your own language and behaviour sometimes!

E has been in my sewing room with me today. She was playing at wrapping up a present for daddy. I asked what she wanted to wrap, and she said a pattern and some buttons. I said she could choose both. She got the buttons and after looking on my patterns she got…[Read more]

I’d like to know about out of print patterns- specifically Lisette 2245 by Simplicity : portfolio dress, tunic & pant sewing pattern. Is it possible to bring this pattern back? I see quite a few inquiries for this pattern. I know there is a “replacement” but I don’t care for it, and it doesn’t include the top and pants.
Also, do you have a…[Read more]

We’ve been having issues with our main computer so while Murray turned it off at the wall and counted to ten (because it had jammed that much) I noticed our 18month old Chloë covering her face with her hands and counting along too. When we got to ten, Chloë said mumbled version of “Ready or not here I come”

Finishing Up a project that has taken me quite a long time. I’ve been sewing together a retro jean jacket for my son’s birthday. Can’t wait to show him!