Nicole

I’m attempting to make bathers for myself, but i’ve stalled on my second muslin as I can’t find the old bra to harvest the hardware 🙁 I’ll have to wait untill I can get into Spotlight tomorrow.

I’ll go back to working on the zip coral fleece lullaby jacket, so soft and cuddley 🙂

I’m attempting to make bathers for myself, but i’ve stalled on my second muslin as I can’t find the old bra to harvest the hardware 🙁 I’ll have to wait untill I can get into Spotlight tomorrow.

I’ll go back to working on the zip coral fleece lullaby jacket, so soft and cuddley 🙂

Congratulations. She looks very sweet.

Congratulations. She looks very sweet.

I think he’s fascinated. Knitting and sewing are skills he respects. Possibly because he’s still impressed that I can turn string into fabric. And bolts of fabric become garments.

Not that his eyes don’t glaze over when I start discussing seam finishing and types of hems. 😉

I can’t get past your first sentence!
One thing I know I won’t create is any interest in my sewing hobby from my husband!!
As for the rest, who knows, but I’m sure to have fun. (and I will insist on boring him by showing him anything I’m proud of, over, and over, and over again)

What a great way to start the new year! She’s precious and perfect (both of which I am sure you already know)

What a great way to start the new year! She’s precious and perfect (both of which I am sure you already know)

Given that you have a bodice and skirt lining, how about this…
Sew the dress as per instructions with the zipper.
Sew the bodice lining to the skirt lining only.
Leave a basted area in the lining side seam where the zipper is.
Once it’s all constructed and the closed lining dress is hanging free inside the main dress, unpick the basted lining…[Read more]

Congrats Tamara! Very excited to hear about your new baby girl! 🙂

Congrats Tamara! Very excited to hear about your new baby girl! 🙂

Can you not sew the lining for the last little bit near the zip, pin it out of the way, insert the zip and then sew the lining to the zip?

I use the same needles I use for everything else and Gutermann, not for any special reason, just because it always seems to be on sale at JoAnn. If you want to splurge on the good stuff, this’d be the project. Maybe think of getting some special buttons?

Liberty lawn is a dream to sew: holds a crease perfectly and it’s so obedient, it’s like…[Read more]

I use the same needles I use for everything else and Gutermann, not for any special reason, just because it always seems to be on sale at JoAnn. If you want to splurge on the good stuff, this’d be the project. Maybe think of getting some special buttons?

Liberty lawn is a dream to sew: holds a crease perfectly and it’s so obedient, it’s like…[Read more]

Great resolutions, and I totally agree — sometimes the big stash is a storage problem and source of option paralysis. I think I’ll bookmark a few pieces of the quilting cotton for, gasp, actual quilts, and maybe chuck the rest on ebay/etsy/instagram?

Dubhels2003- I have a long standing love of vintage patterns. I’ve had these patterns in my stash for awhile, & wanted to sew them, but just hadn’t sewn them for whatever reason. So glad I did!

I did okay with mine. I sewed more for me (thanks to pattern testing) and used patterns and fabric that I had in my stash. I think I only bought a handful of new patterns. I was also a bit more intentional with my fabric purchases. But lack of discipline is still an issue!

@Sarvi Those one-yard cuts of quilting cottons that seemed like a good…[Read more]

Thanks Justine. Good thing hubby has golf today followed by bbq lunch. He won’t see how much I bring home. Hi ho hi ho its off to the shops I go.

Nicole, I hope the fires are not in your area. You will definitely need that pool with all the high temperatures you are getting. Stay safe and cool (if thats possible) . I hope all the girls in Victoria are also safe and have a cool spot.