I have been researching how to alter patterns, and came across these alteration ‘classes’ which so far seem pretty helpful. I am working on the sleeve alteration techniques, and it seems okay so far. I will post when I have a completely finished product. They even have classes on altering patterns for maternity clothes, and [...]
…sewing or blogging! It’s so frustrating, but I know if I set my mind to it, I can get through some fall stuff. I am most stuck on altering my patterns. I want to sew for myself SO badly, but I either get a perfect fit everywhere but the sleeves, or the top is huge [...]
So I have a ginormous fabric stash, but it always seems like I don’t have the very basic fabrics that I want (or need). Currently I am looking for red knit fabric – jersey, interlock, whatever – and I really don’t want to have to buy more fabric. So I wonder if there is anyone [...]
So I was excited to find an email from Denver Fabrics with a bunch of coupon codes that are running right now. I thought I would share with the class! 10% off anything in the store Coupon Code: 10%AFFAUG Expires: September 30, 2007 Free Shipping with any order over $50.00 Coupon Code: FREESHIPAFF Expires: September [...]
Okay, many people will read this and say, “So what?”, but here goes. Yesterday I was itching to work on my sewing pile, but I wasn’t sure what ‘big’ project I wanted to work on, so I started in on the little tailoring, touch-up stuff. Hubby’s dress slacks have sat on my work table for [...]
I have this horrible habit of starting a ton of stuff at once, and then procrastinating on things. Thus my neglected blogs. When I die, I hope I am reincarnated into someone that can pay attention. Anyway, we are on our week and a half countdown to our Germany trip. Yay! We are going to [...]
Just a heads up that I have several types of this fabric available through my auctions right now. Some of these are a bit hard to find, so if you like this sort of stuff, check it out!
I made this top this week, and think it turned out okay. I am still new to making tops, so my finishing is not always brilliant, but it’s only a matter of time and practice. I chose this pattern because I like stylish clothes that don’t accentuate my imperfections, and thought this would be ideal. [...]
I have made three pairs of these pants for my son, but the most recent pair is my favorite. Not only is it Spongebob Squarepants, but it came out the best (practice makes perfect), and I even made the matching top this time! This was my first sewn top, and it gave me a bit [...]
I was fortunate enough to get three huge boxes of fabric for free from a local freecycle, and of these three boxes, at least one box worth is various colors of ‘knit suede’. I had no idea what it was even, but then a trip to the local Rag Shop opened my eyes. It is [...]
