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.
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