September 27, 2020

Replace the Insert with a Dart in Jalie’s Renee

I decided to replace the insert with a dart in Jalie’s Renee pattern to eleminate the bulk of the seam in the area where I added a welt pocket. My Pocket Story Pockets are a staple in my garments. I put “stuff” in my pockets, my keys, my coffee card, credit card, change, all the stuff I need with me....

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September 21, 2020

Non-Traditional Flying Geese 4 at a time

What are non-traditional flying geese you ask?  They’re flying geese that are NOT twice as wide as they are tall.  Traditionally they are.  2 x 4, 2 1/2 x 5, 3 x 6 and so on.  Kathy needed a bunch that were 3 1/2″ wide and 2″ tall.  And the idea of fussy cutting all those triangles didn’t excite her.  ...

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September 7, 2020

Sun Visor, a Free Pattern and Tutorial

With the days getting shorter, the sun has been right in my eyes when I take an evening walk.  My poor old sun-visor had seen better days, so here’s a new version, a sun visor, a free pattern and tutorial. No floppy brim on this one, thanks to “Craft-Fuse”. Supplies: • 2 pieces of fabric for the brim, cotton is...

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September 7, 2020

Jalie’s Michelle 3911 Grabbing the End of Summer

The idea started with a lightweight cotton batik and a hot summer.  It ended with a cool, sleeveless pull-on top using Jalie’s Michelle 3911. Here’s Jalie’s description of this one: Sewing pattern for breezy tank and dress Rounded V neck Straps wide enough to cover bra straps Double-layer style (A) (that allows you to use those sheer fabrics in your...

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August 12, 2020

Jalie’s Rose 3881 Hacked into a Pull-on Tank-top

Hiya!  Hang around for a bit and let me show you about Jalie’s Rose 3881 hacked into a pull-on tank-top. This summer is a hot one, and I like loose, airy tops on hot days.  I picked up this linen look cotton/poly at a yard sale and have been itching to make something “cool”. What was my Inspiration? Some of...

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August 8, 2020

Jalie’s Renee as Capri’s

Introducing Jalie’s Renee as Capri’s.  It’s summer, it’s hot, I LOVE pull-on capri’s (with a pocket, more on that later) in easy to wear and wash fabrics. Jalie’s Renee is described on their website as: High-waist (at navel), pull-on cigarette pants with concealed elastic at the waist and darts at the back.  I reviewed it when it was introduced here. ...

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July 21, 2020

Easy Breezy Leader and Ender Challenge by Bonnie Hunter

I LOVE scrap quilts and was introduced to Bonnie Hunter’s website “Quiltville” and her blog when I owned my store by a couple of customers; Bic and Dorothy. They attended a monthly class I taught called “Scrap-Busters” where I introduced a quilt block each month designed to use scrap fabrics.   I’ve read about and followed Bonnie’s journey ever since.  Last...

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June 16, 2020

Sun Block Shirts

Sun Block shirts make it easy to enjoy the outdoors more safely.  The fabric blocks more than 70% of UV a, b, and c.  I want to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible, but the sun can be dangerous to our skin.    I made 2, one for me and one for my daughter who has already had cancer...

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June 14, 2020

Head Wrap, Stylish and Chic

Head Wrap Stylish and chic, inspired by a picture on-line, here is a tutorial for an easy to make head wrap for cool or windy weather as well as hair loss. I make head coverings for chemo patients, and will include a few of these in the selection I have available.   What you Need: Fabric:  22” (56 cm) x...

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June 5, 2020

Applique Stitch Embellishment

When Jalie introduces a new pattern collection, there’s at least one that inspires my creativity.  This year it’s Florence.  Meet my 4th Florence, with applique stitch embellishment.  My sewing machine (Husqvarna/viking Epic2)  has more than 840 built in stitches and I want to USE them.  The appliqued flowers on my blouse are 1 of them.  My stash revealed a piece...

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