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April 3, 2020

Scrub Cap

This pattern is based on a chemo cap that I designed and use to make caps to donate to people in need.  I’ve adapted it to make it larger so this scrub cap will fit over a full head of hair.   The opening at the bottom of the back allows for a pony tail.  You can make one in less...

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December 15, 2019

Epic 2, my First Impression

I’m going to begin this post “Epic 2, my First Impression” with a disclaimer. It’s long. I have loved Husqvarna/Viking machines for ever.  My mom sewed on one when I was a youngster and I recall her satisfaction with it as a fond memory.  Maybe that’s one of the reasons I love to sew.  Anyway. My business life began selling...

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November 29, 2019

Galaxie3 Travel Accessories by Jalie

Yipee, a New Jalie Pattern! Named Galaxie3, Travel Accessories, it was just what I needed! And I didn’t realize that until I saw the pre-release photos!  Here’s Jalie’s description from their website: Make your own travel essentials with the Galaxie3 pattern. Practical pieces to keep everything organized. SUPERNOVA TOTES A smart and stylish packable multi-purpose carryall with plenty of pockets!...

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October 20, 2019

Teaching at the CreativFestival Fall 2019

I was teaching at the CreativFestival, and now I’m home! I’m tired!  And I’m happy!  In spite of some last-minute schedule changes, for the most part my classes were well attended.  It was a WONDERFUL experience, meeting “old” friends, making new friends, and doing what I love to do; teach. (And being paid to do what I love to do...

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October 14, 2019

Waist Purse with Pockets

Waist Purse with Pockets Necessity is the mother of invention, and I decided I needed a Waist Purse with Pockets.  I’ll be teaching at the CreativFestival soon, and didn’t want to deal with a “real purse”.  Clipping something around my waist to hold my papers, phone, wallet and lipstick made sense, so here’s what I came up with: Finished size...

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July 29, 2019

Produce Bags

Produce Bags using Re-purposed Polyester Window Sheers This Produce Bags project began when I (finally) realized that all those flimsy plastic bags that I put my produce into at the grocery store were strangling our earth.  Nothing fancy, quick and easy, and furthermore, here in my town the check-out clerks admire them.   I had a discoloured window sheer that...

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June 17, 2019

Self-Made Bias Binding

Self-Made Bias Binding  Why self-made bias binding? I prefer to make my own because most of the manufactured stuff is often a cotton poly mix, stiff and boring. My method involves cutting a piece of on-grain fabric a specific size, cutting off then re-attaching a corner to make a trapezoid (yes) before marking the cutting lines and sewing it into...

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June 4, 2019

Fabric Marking Tools my Favorites

Fabric Marking Tools, These are my Favorites! It’s all about accuracy, so here are the fabric marking tools that are my favorites.  And, it’s not a “one size fits all”.  It depends on the fabric, thick, thin, textured, or smooth.  It depends on the colour of your fabric, and what you want to mark on it.   If you just want...

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November 5, 2018

Sewing Charts to Print for your Sewing Ease

Sewing Charts In today’s world of meters/yards, and grams/ounces I find it a challenge to keep it all straight in my head.  Math was never a strong skill for me and when Catherine Goetz, owner of Distinctive Sewing Supplies decided to downsize her online store, she suggested that I post her charts here for YOU! Sewing Chart for Selecting Thread and...

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August 5, 2018

A Travel Bag, Hold Stuff Securely

A Travel Bag, Why? Here’s why I made a travel bag; We travel quite a bit, and love to sight-see.  There’s always “stuff” to carry;  maps, passports, money, umbrellas, rain poncho and a water bottle.  And, I’m not in the habit of carrying a purse.  I like my hands free to open doors and hold hand-rails while my “stuff” is...

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