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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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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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May 29, 2020

An Easy Welt Pocket for Jalie’s Renee 4018

You asked, and I did it; wrote a tutorial for an easy welt pocket for Jalie’s Renee, that incredible new pant pattern that fits like a glove. Here’s my original review of this pattern. This tutorial is based on my size “V” (40 inch hip). For children you’ll want to decrease the dimensions. This is my 3rd attempt at adding...

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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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January 4, 2020

Jalie’s Rachel has a Secret

Rachel has a Secret (pocket) I just LOVE this pattern and have now made 4 versions of it. While wearing my 3rd make (a dress worn with Clara leggings) (to our quilt guild Christmas party with 3 sewing sistas who also made Rachels) I was overheard moaning how I was missing a pocket. Someone quipped, “I’m sure YOU could add...

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December 18, 2019

Earwarmer Headband in Polar Fleece

Using leftover pieces of Polar Fleece and strips of ITY knits from previous projects makes this a frugal endeavor. I needed a few quick but practical gifts and these fit the bill. It’s my own pattern, and my “last-minute-gift” to you. Modelled on my late mom’s hat-making wooden head. There’s a link to a printable PDF pattern and the instructions...

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September 6, 2019

Twin Needle Topstitching on Denim

Twin Needle Topstitching Tips and Techniques Now with a few how-to videos. Twin Needle topstitching on denim adds a professional touch to many of the garments I sew. This post is a result of my experience and experiments. I taught a lecture-style class at the CreativFestival about twin needles a year ago, and quickly realized how knowledge-hungry we as sewists...

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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 8, 2018

Plant Hammock for a Very Heavy Plant

A Very Heavy Plant needs a Strong Plant Hammock This plant hammock was inspired by my friend Cheryl who wanted fabric in her garden. I LOVE that idea, and had one more plant hammock to make, this one for a big, heavy (ugly) pot. The planter pot measured 34 inches from the top edge, around the bottom and back to...

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