Tag Archives: Sewing

Simplicity 4589

Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2008 by Regina Lord

I finally broke into my vintage sheets.  They were originally intended for skirts, but just happen to be the right amount for tops too.  I’ve been wanting to use this simplicity pattern for a while, seeing it around many, many, … Continue reading →

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A bit different

Posted on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 by Regina Lord

Thanks for the nice comments on my last top. This one is the same pattern (Simplicity 4177), different style.  This time with shorter sleeves and some green plaid seersucker. Can you see the gold thread running through the yellow stripes?  … Continue reading →

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Simplicity 4177

Posted on Monday, September 1, 2008 by Regina Lord

  A really quick and easy sew. Simplicity pattern #4177. Perfect project for a long relaxing weekend.   I used some thrifted fabric that I’ve had for at least a couple of years.  Nice to finally use it up.  The … Continue reading →

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Lotta Inspiration

Posted on Friday, August 15, 2008 by Regina Lord

I bought Lotta Prints recently and am in love with her simplistic designs. The book is aesthetically pleasing, page after page, with loads of great ideas and stencil patterns.  After thumbing through this book I was inspired to make another … Continue reading →

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Free Motion

Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2008 by Regina Lord

Triceratops tshirt for Super-E Have you seen THIS video from Threadbanger?  It shows Girl Popcorn adorning polo shirts free motion style.  After seeing this done, I almost immediately ran to the sewing store to get myself a free motion foot … Continue reading →

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F is for Frog

Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 by Regina Lord

And Finn. Finn is not a frog, but is a little friend of ours who just turned 1~ Yay!  We went to his party and had a mighty fine time watching him be thrown into a cake for the first … Continue reading →

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Bag Lady Skirts

Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2008 by Regina Lord

  These two skirts were made from thrifted bags that I found at Savers for $2 each. They were big enough for me to fit into and a quick-n-easy sew.  I just had to cut off the tops and bottoms … Continue reading →

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Tooth Fairy Tales

Posted on Monday, May 19, 2008 by Regina Lord

A little tooth fairy fellow came to our house last week and left a buck-fifty for a teeny little tooth. Super-E couldn’t have been more thrilled with the idea of a little fairy guy roaming the house with his lost … Continue reading →

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Lunchbox Swap & more

Posted on Thursday, May 1, 2008 by Regina Lord

It’s been a bit of a disturbing day. The very kind, Farruska, brought it to my attention today that someone has stolen some of my tutorial pictures and uploaded them on a flickr account as their own. There are other … Continue reading →

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Mom & Baby Bag

Posted on Friday, March 28, 2008 by Regina Lord

I realized late this morning that we are having a baby shower at work tomorrow for a co-worker. So, guess what I spent the day doing…… Soft booties, a bib and two freezer-paper-stenciled onesies all tucked nicely into a matching … Continue reading →

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