No Sewing, just watching lots of Softball

Still around but my poor sewing machine and serger are probably so very lonely. I know I am missing them. Sunday I worked for 4 hours on a quilt for hire, it still needs quite a bit of work. I have so many other things I want to do but this has to be done.

My job is going great, I really like what I am doing and love the fact my day ends at 2 p.m. Thought I could sew before my twins came home from school but that time has spent heading to out-of-town softball games. This to will pass, only 2 more weeks in the regular season, fall softball is a short season with lots of games packed in.

I thought I would post a picture of my flowers - hence my blog name!!

A Bag for Me!!!

Finally, a bag for me, it is Indygo Junction's Small Carpetbag, it is cute but yet it is small. I used Moda fabric in fall tones, perfect for the weather lately. Also, perfect for my new job, a boost of confidence for going back to work. I worked for a long time trying to get the hinges lined up, probably 30 to 45 minutes of struggling. My dear hubby came in and he made it look easy, a minute later my hinges were lined up. The frame is a tubular frame and the small carpetbag takes a 7" frame.

I am putting up two pictures, my flowers looks so pretty after a nice rain and cooler weather.

Seeing Red .... Still

Still using red fabric here, but this might be the last bit. I made Simplicity 4124 and love the look and fit of this top. It looks a bit different than a casual t-shirt but still is quick to make. I posted a review - you can take a look if you want.

Here is a close-up of the front band

I substituted today, high school wood shop, tell you what that was interesting. Yes, they did work in the shop, no accidents!! That is my last day, as I start a part-time job in a graphics shop. I am pretty excited but will have to fit in my sewing fix during the week. Next project, a purse for me, nice fall colors.

Some Sewing but no Pictures yet

I have been working on a top for me but still puttering, more red fabric. A good thing .... no need to change my serger thread! I decided just to post a picture of this beautiful sunset my 11 yo daughter took about two weeks ago.

New Shirts for Me

I decided to continue in my sewing room with a couple of quick projects. Yes, they were quick and pretty successful. I signed up over a month ago for an on-line sewing class at See it Sew it. I have been printing off the lessons but not doing any sewing. Oh, yes, class name, might be helpful Trendy Tees. The line drawings were incredible, one was the exact tank from Ideology, part of my incentive to sign up. I made this one first - it had a CF drape.

I wasn't happy with the drape. The instructions aren't the best for drafting the drape, just a line drawing, no measurements. I thought I had it about right, but I don't think there is enough drape. Also, it was recommended not to finish the edges, I just couldn't do that. Maybe I should have listened. This is what you can see, the stitching, not too great of a look:

Here are the changes I made:

• stretched 4" of elastic in 6" of the side seams and center front
• placed a button to hold the drape to the side and create a faux crossover
• took in 1/2" on the side seams

I am pretty pleased with the final look. I wasn't too pleased with the tank pattern from See it Sew it. I took 3/4" from the armsyce, thought the pattern would be the right size but it was very big. I am anxious to try a couple more of the variations. Oh, yes, my button might be too heavy but that is an easy fix. Does anyone have other suggestions?

The final picture is Simplicity 4076, I love this top. I have a review if you would care to read it