Tag: sewing

March 20, 2022

Thick Sherpa Bathrobe

Or, a new suit for my hubby, lol.  I tease him about his robe wearing, and he came back with “don’t laugh at my suit”, lol.  Bill’s New “Suit”, a Thick Sherpa Bathrobe I used a vintage Stretch and Sew pattern, #2000, Classic Robes pattern that has been in my “often used” collection for years.    The fabric is well...

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March 10, 2022

Jalie’s Maxime, via Fabricville

Jalie’s Maxime, via Fabricville, my 3-season Jacket My review and post about Jalie’s Maxime, via Fabricville is up!  It was an interesting experience, sewing with fabric I’d never sewn with before, as well as the logistics and challenge of ordering fabric on-line without touching it, lol.   Maxime, not just for Girls There are 28 sizes included for girls and...

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March 6, 2022

Hanging Towel Scrunchie

Hanging Towel Scrunchie No buttons, no buttonholes so easy to make and easy to launder!  The bunny applique is a fun addition to the towel, but you could add it to many other projects. I used a “tea-towel”, but a hand towel would work really well instead. The bunny gets appliqued to the base fabric first, then appliqued to the...

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February 9, 2022

Add a Front Zipper to Jalie’s Laurent Hoodie

Why did I add a front zipper to Jalie’s Laurent hoodie?  I have 3 reasons: I wear glasses and don’t like to pull anything over my head. Even though I’m not fussy about my hair, I hate messing my “do”. Because I can, lol, and as a teacher, it became an opportunity for sharing more of my skills. Here’s Jalie’s...

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January 16, 2022

Boxer Briefs

Boxer Briefs, Jalie 3885, “Gerald” This is the third pair of boxer briefs I’ve sewn for my guys. I used Jalie’s pattern #3885 Gerald, again, this time they’re for my hubby.  I was going to title this post “Boxer Briefs for Bill”, but he’s not fond of public attention so I didn’t.  But they ARE for him.  Up until now...

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December 29, 2021

Scrappy Broken Hearts

You know I LOVE working with scrap fabrics.  This month’s Scrap Happy class focussed on Scrappy Broken Hearts. Using reds, pinks  and tans it makes me think of Valentines Day and chocolates.   And man are they addictive!   I started with 4 and made a cushion cover.  Then a few more and a few more and there were 16 more. And...

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December 10, 2021

Jalie’s Convertible Backpack Galaxie 5

Jalie’s Convertible Backpack Galaxie 5 At this time of year Jalie often releases a new sewing pattern. This year it’s Jalie’s Convertible Backpack Galaxie 5! The VEGA bag is a versatile 3-in-1 bag that you can use as a tote bag, messenger bag, or backpack. The bag is fully lined, has a deep front pocket, two zippered pockets, and open...

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November 14, 2021

Ponte Suede Pants Sewing Challenge

I actually called these pants the sewing project from hell!  But now that they’re finished let’s call them the Ponte suede pants sewing challenge.  (still from hell.) Ponte Suede Pants the Fabric: On sale at Fabricland, the hand of this fabric won me over.  It felt like ultasuede on the outside, and like ponte on the inside. The blue colour...

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September 11, 2021

Projecting onto Paper is Changing my Sew Game

Projecting onto Paper is Changing my Sew Game I did it.  I bought a projector, installed it on the unfinished ceiling in my basement, calibrated it and it is changing my sewing! Which Projector did I Choose? Actually, I bought a total of 3 projectors.  The first wasn’t bright enough, so back it went.  The second would NOT calibrate to...

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August 22, 2021

Scrap Happy Denim Wallet

It’s that time again, the last Sunday of the month, and my Scrap-Happy class on Zoom; Scrap Happy Denim Wallet! Scrap Happy Denim Wallet The pattern is my own design, is fully lined with an inside pocket, closes with a zipper and has an exterior fully lined pocket for all those cards we seem to amass.  The outer pocket closes...

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