Category Archives: sewing

My birthday was last week, and I didn’t really make a big deal out of it because, well, I am a modest sort of gal (bwahahaha). So I was very surprised (and inifinitely delighted) when I received a lovely birthday … Continue reading →

Pillowcases make great gifts for people, I think. You can personalize them very easily, and even the most conservative dresser would probably not object to a whimsical pillowcase. Also, everyone sleeps! Yay pillowcases! So here’s what to do: you need … Continue reading →

Weekends have become my sewing time, and today I made this skirt: It’s New Look #6345. I used the same pattern for the school time skirt, but in a different view. It’s a great little pattern. I ordered the fabric … Continue reading →

My knitting as of late has not been terribly exciting, but my sewing has been kind of fun. I made this blouse over the weekend: It’s Butterick pattern #6020, which I got at least 5 years ago. The fabric is … Continue reading →

I managed to finish sewing a dress over the weekend, but it was a bit of a struggle. This is McCall’s #3617. The dress has bust darts, and I was unable to, well, to fill them out, so I altered … Continue reading →

Okay, so I’m not really off to the circus, but we are going to Reno for the next few days to cheer for Peter’s dad as he competes in the ABC Senior Masters bowling tournament. Speaking of the circus, though, … Continue reading →

I sewed up another little skirt over the weekend: This is New Look pattern #6345. I had a few problems, as I usually do, but I’m generally happy with the results. I don’t know how wearable or practical this skirt … Continue reading →

Quite a few years ago, I purchased some solar weave fabric (it blocks out UV rays) to make Peter a shirt. The fabric was sitting patiently in my stash, but then Peter started harassing me about it, so I decided … Continue reading →

I finished a little skirt today. It has an elastic waistband, because Action Hero Melissa told me that every girl needs an elastic waistband skirt in her closet. I was actually inspired by the Hedster, who whipped up a little … Continue reading →

I haven’t been sewing much lately, but I have quite a bit of fabric and all the best intentions, so I decided to get off my duff and sew something this weekend: The fabric is Michael Miller’s “spiro gyro,” which … Continue reading →