When I look at these cute Christmas pajamas, they just bring a big smile to my face and these words pop into my head "the children were nestled all snug in their bed" (from the Twas the Night Before Christmas). I decided to start a tradition of making Christmas pajamas for the little people (aka grands) in my life.
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Monday, December 21, 2015
Christmas Pajamas
When I look at these cute Christmas pajamas, they just bring a big smile to my face and these words pop into my head "the children were nestled all snug in their bed" (from the Twas the Night Before Christmas). I decided to start a tradition of making Christmas pajamas for the little people (aka grands) in my life.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Neptune Tee - Two Ways
I am always on the lookout for new t-shirt pattern and found a fun one over at Indiesew, called the Neptune Tee by Sew Kate Sew. The description of this top,
A knit tee with triangle cutouts at the sleeves, back, and front.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Butterick 6244 - Coat
Okay, first off, I love, love, love this coat and you all are going to have picture overload. I was so pleased with the coat and I just kept taking photos. This is the road in front of my house and for the longest time no one drove by. It was a great spot for photos, so I just kept pushing that remote
Tuesday, December 08, 2015
Stylemaker's Sweater Knit - On the Eighth Day of Sewing
Now for a pattern, the Oslo by Seamwork has been on my to-do list for quite some time. You might be thinking I don't have time to make this for myself or for a gift. I want to say yes you can. I did this in three small sewing sessions. One night last week, I cut it out. Saturday morning before heading out of town for the night, I did about 30 minutes of sewing. This included the shoulder seams, setting in the sleeves and side seams. When, I got home on Sunday, I did the cuffs, hem and collar. Ta-da, done and beautiful.
The Colette blog and SeamWork has great sewing with sweater knit tips. On this sweater knit, I used some knit interfacing (non-stretch direction) at the shoulder seams and used the differential feed on my serger to attach the collar. If you are using a twin needle to hem, I like to use the knit interfacing, in the non-stretch direction at the hemline. This helps prevent the tunneling you get at times with a twin needle.
This Oslo cardigan would be great for gift sewing, it is quick and one that does not need much fitting. Or better yet, sew one for yourself !
Now to keep this Holiday theme related, let me reference some of my favorite Christmas Songs
I love Baby It's Cold Outside, particularly the one with Lauren Bacall from All I Want for Christmas
Monday, December 07, 2015
Basic White Archer Shirt
Yes, I made the Archer again - this is lucky number 9, if my count is correct. I really needed a nice basic white shirt in my wardrobe and I knew the Archer was just the pattern.
Thursday, December 03, 2015
Butterick 6208 - A White PIntuck Tunic
I just love a white blouse and feel like it is a basic item needed for any closet but one was not found in my closet. Time to take care of that situation and make a white blouse. I wanted a twist on a wardrobe basic, a blouse with some visual interest. First, I needed to find the right fabric for my blouse and went with Mood Fabrics' White Pinpoint Cotton Shirting. The description states a good staple fabric with a bit of crispness.
Monday, November 30, 2015
McCall's 6996
Monday, November 23, 2015
McCall's 7093 - Silk
As I have said before, I like to keep my thread on the serger and sew several things that will work with that colorway. I had a light brown on the serger from my Morris Blazer
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Winner of Tailoring Book
Fabulous! You are such a wonderful jacket
maker. I bought that pattern several months ago but haven't had the chance to
use it yet.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Friday Fashion Inspiration - 36
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Use this new coat from Closet Case Files - The Clare
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Monday, November 16, 2015
Grainline Studio Morris Blazer - Striped Ponte
Finally, I got back to the Morris Blazer and made myself another one. The first one was a
textured knit in blue/cream combination
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Check Plus Quilt
Here is another quilt to show on the blog today. I finished the top in June and it has been back from the quilter for a couple of months.
Monday, November 09, 2015
Sewing for a Daughter - Lindy Skirt and Marianne Dress
Thursday, November 05, 2015
Vogue 1467 - Italian Wool Coating
What makes a great coat? Well, I think many things but the first is great fabric and Mood Fabrics' Italian Navy Wool Blended Coating is great fabric. This fabric is luscious yardage that sews beautifully and worked its way into a gorgeous pea coat, Vogue 1467. I knew when this pattern was released I wanted to make this coat in a deep, dark navy and this Italian Coating was perfect for the project. The fabric is wool, nylon and cashmere, which is wonderful to the touch but also has loft and warmth.
Monday, November 02, 2015
Vogue 1467 Progress
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Spell it with Words Quilt
I have another quilt to share with you today, it is Spell it with Fabric, a booklet I purchased at my local quilt shop and took me about a year to get around to make. A very pleasant surprise, is how quickly it went together. I made it at three monthly quilting nights and then one night at home to set the blocks.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Ginger Jeans and Butterick 6175
No white after Labor Day, how many times have we heard this? Well, I am not following that ancient rule.
For two reasons....
1. I love white jeans, they go with anything and can go from casual to dressy with a few changes
2. I have had this fabric since June and didn't get my white jeans made!
Monday, October 19, 2015
Marianne Top from Indiesew
Fall is a bit in the air here in Missouri but is temperamental. Here one day and then gone the next, letting summer back in. That's okay, I am going to be prepared, plus I am sick of wearing my summer clothes. Anyone else tired of their summer clothes/
Friday, October 16, 2015
Friday Fashion Inspiration - 33
Okay, I know I covered statement skirt last week but this one is gorgeous from Net-a-Porter
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Vogue 8750 would work
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Sew Over It - Joan Dress
Have you seen the new Sew Over It pattern called the Joan Dress? It is such a fun retro style based on the wardrobe of Mad Men's iconic Joan Holloway. I was drawn to the lines of this dress right away, such a classic look.
Only one problem, I really didn't know if I would wear a dress in this style much. I did know I would wear a top based on this pattern
Monday, October 12, 2015
Emily Culottes and Kathryn Top - Itch to Stitch Birthday Tour
Friday, October 09, 2015
Friday Fashion Inspiration - 32
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Monday, October 05, 2015
Colorblock Quilt
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Winter Wear Designs Champs Elysee Cross Back Blazer Sewing Pattern - Girl Charlee Denim
Monday, September 21, 2015
Julia Cardigan in Garnet
Time for take two on my Julia Cardigan, the first one was in a leopard knit. I have been working my way through some fabric piles. I had a pile of knits on the floor and I am happy to say that pile is almost all sewn up! This garnet color rayon knit came from Fabric Mart a few months ago.
Friday, September 18, 2015
Friday Fashion Inspiration - 31
Last spring I did the top 10 trends for Spring 2015 and the was a good way for me to focus my search. So this post is a combination - trends and classics for your closet, starting with 5 for today.
1. A cape (picture from Net-a-Porter) - according to Now Fashion
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Style Arc's Clover (love the toggles)
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Navy Women's Raglan Sweatshirt
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Vogue 1329 - Mood Fabrics Geometric Stretch Woven
Summer is winding down here in the Midwest but occasionally it comes back with bursts of hot and humid. I am not quite ready to move onto fall and winter sewing and knew I needed to sew up this gorgeous Mood Fabrics’ black and beige geometric squares stretch cotton woven (or you can go with the cream and brown). After all, this is wonderful fabric to feel and touch and I knew it needed to be a garment quickly. I loved sewing it into this Vogue 1329 dress ( Kay Unger design).
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