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Category Archives: Sewing
simplicity 4589, again
Boy am I on a roll with sewing clothes. I’m so proud of myself for not stopping after the first top. This is from an old pattern I pulled out of my stash- simplicity 4589. I had tried the round … Continue reading
Simple skirt
Thanks for all the great feedback on my top. I am totally keeping that top belt free, and then I may make another solid color one that I can wear a belt with. I think you were right about keeping … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Sewing
Tagged clothes, make it wear it, post punk kitchen, sew mama sew, Sewing, simplicity 3796, skirt
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with or without a belt?
In the spirit of Make it, Wear it!, I share with you my first successful sewing project of the summer. It is from simplicity 2593 pattern, option B. I had wanted to make it with the twisty neck piece, but … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Sewing
Tagged clothes, make it wear it, Sewing, simplicity 2593, top
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busy around the house, part 2: living room
I forget how easy it is to make pillows, even with zippers, and I wonder way it took me so long and why I dreaded it so much. We bought our sofa in 2001. It came with the most awful … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Home Sweet Home, Sewing
Tagged curtains, decor, hand painted, home, living room, pillows
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fabric portfolio
front I saw one of these covers at artfest and knew I had to try to make one, especially because I have all these little pieces of art that I want to keep safe. They fit perfectly inside. inside 1 … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Sewing
Tagged Art, fabric art portfolio, painting, patchwork, regina lord, Sewing
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messenger tote
I made this before I left for artfest. I always feel like I need a new bag whenever I travel somewhere. Does anyone else feel the same way? Lucky for me I can sew, otherwise this could be an expensive … Continue reading
let’s go shopping
I had planned on making my little I-guy some felt food for his birthday, but time got away from me. Fortunately, my lovely sister came to the rescue with some felt food for him from Oceantribes on etsy. Yay! There … Continue reading
Posted in Fun kid stuff, Sewing
Tagged burlap bucket, felt food, grocery shopping, kids, pretend play
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be my valentine bookmarks
I made these bookmarks to giveaway as Valentines. There are a few more on my table that are half done. I used some old vintage fabric that I picked up at a thrift store a long time ago. The fabric … Continue reading
Posted in i make stuff, Mail box, Sewing, Tutorials, how to
Tagged bookmarks, hearts, how to, Sewing, tutorial, Tutorials, how to, valentines
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it’s a wrap
I am waiting, waiting, waiting for some fabric (for my origami wrap) to come in the mail~ oh the agony! So, while I’ve been so patiently waiting, I decided to play with some rust colored baby-rib knit that I’ve had … Continue reading
Giveaway – holiday napkins & gift tags
This was supposed to be for the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway, but I’m not on the list (am I? I couldn’t find myself) because I was running late as usual. I knew at 11pm last night I wasn’t going to … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Hoopla, i make stuff, Sewing, Stamps
Tagged hand stamped fabric, holiday gift ags, holiday napkins
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