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Vogue 8643 Apron
I wanted a nice apron pattern and found this vintage pattern I liked by Vogue (8643). I have not purchased a Vogue pattern in many years and they were on sale at JoAnns for $3.99. The regular price this pattern … Continue reading
Posted in Apron, Posts, Sewing
Tagged Apron, Embroiderd Apron, Embroidery, sewing, Vogue 8643
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Lila Tueller – Funked Out Peasant Blouse
My friend had purchased this pattern while it was on sale and made two for herself. I really liked the pattern but had missed the sale so decided to wait. Then I found out that she purchased the pattern for … Continue reading
Posted in Modest clothing, Posts, Sewing
Tagged Funked out Peasant Blouse, Lila Tueller, Peasant Top Pattern, sewing, Top pattern
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Reconstructing Thrift Store Finds
It used to be that the thought of tearing apart a ready-made garment and altering it brought chills to my neck. I would always say if I have to pay good money for something and then alter it, it was … Continue reading
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Tagged Nana's House, Reconstructing Thrift Store Finds, sewing, thrift store finds
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Simplicity 1793
Well yet again I decided to sew a Simplicity pattern knowing all the issues I have had. This one was no exception to the “I don’t care for Simplicity”. I was able to fix the one huge problem I saw … Continue reading
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Tagged sewing, sewing a summer dress, sewing for kids, Simplicity 1793a
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Amy Butler Blossom Handbag – My Favorite Purse
I decided to make the Amy Butler Blossom handbag for my mother-in-law for Christmas. This is my favorite purse and each time I make this pattern I seem to change a few things. I have been trying to figure out just the … Continue reading
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Tagged Free Amy Butler Blossom Handbag, sewing, sewing a purse
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McCall’s Pattern 9424 – Pioneer Bonnet
I don’t have a lot of little girls to sew for so when I have a chance I usually take advantage of it. My neighbor was telling me all about her daughter at Thanksgiving time and how she had this … Continue reading
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Tagged McCalls 9424, Pioneer Bonnet, sewing, Sewing Pioneer Bonnet
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McCalls Pattern M6451 View E – Doll Apron Hat and Oven Mit
Patterns on sale for $.99 here I come. I went to JoAnn’s to purchase a specific pattern, more to come on that later, but when patterns are $.99 I am always looking at the 18″ doll patterns. McCall’s 6451 was … Continue reading
My Favorite Purse Made with Recycled Jeans
I have been wanting to make another purse from my favorite purse pattern for months. I even purchased several pieces of faux leather from Wal-mart when it was on clearance but just never got around to it. After purchasing several … Continue reading
Jean Skirt with Recycled Pieced Jeans
If you have jeans with holes in the knees or frayed hems this skirt is made for those jeans. I purchased several pairs of jeans at a clothing sale for $2 a piece and still have lots of jeans … Continue reading
Sling Bag – Free Pattern
My friend found this pattern on Pinterest and made one for herself. Since I am headed to a Precepts training I decided to make one too. I have to carry a notebook, my bible, colored pencils and paper. This bag … Continue reading
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Tagged free pattern, free sling bag pattern, sewing, sling bag
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