In the past couple of weeks, I've somehow managed to acquire a lot of fabric. First there was a trip home to Canada, then I attended the annual conference for the American Sewing Guild, and finally, I was tempted by Fabric Mart Fabrics. Rather than write a zillion words about my acquisitions and plans, I… Continue reading Summer 2018 Fabric Haul & Plans
Category: Sewing
Simplicity 8337 – Polka Dots
Third time around for this pattern. Am I a glutton for punishment? Fabric This project started with the fabric, a remnant I picked up at Sew Over It in London. I love the colours and there was just enough there for a top (1.1m of 140cm), so after exchanging £7 with the clerk it was… Continue reading Simplicity 8337 – Polka Dots
Craft Hour: Tab-Top Towels
Sometimes it's supremely satisfying to sit down at the sewing machine for an hour or two and walk away with a finished project. This is a fun little project - it ain't couture! Until very recently I had (and used) a crochet tab-top hand towel that someone made for me many moons ago. My towel… Continue reading Craft Hour: Tab-Top Towels
Tunic with Princess Seams – Simplicity 1461
Lately, when I've looked through my wardrobe I've been bored with everything I own. There are a couple of things I like, but most of my clothes are either very simple and basic, or they don't fit. The 'don't fit' piece can eventually be remedied, but it's faster to make something new. So for the next… Continue reading Tunic with Princess Seams – Simplicity 1461
Binding an edge on a knit garment
I originally posted this on a different blog so some of the info and references may appear odd but I don't want to lose this info when that blog goes poof ... so here is a little tutorial (mostly for me) on how to bind an edge on knit fabrics. BTW - this pattern has… Continue reading Binding an edge on a knit garment
Swoon Patterns Gatherer Egg Apron
A few weeks ago I spent time at a conference with a good friend. She pulled out her phone and showed me a couple of pictures of the eggs she had collected from her newly acquired chickens. It was serendipitous when about 2 days later Swoon Patterns sent out an email advertising their new apron… Continue reading Swoon Patterns Gatherer Egg Apron
