Cabled Mini Scarf
I have been on a scarf-knitting kick lately, but at least this last one is one I can actually wear in South Florida. It’s a skinny scarf, made from this pattern. I had wanted to try knitting cables for a … Continued
Knitting Scarves
I recently moved…again…but it’s only a temporary move so all of my stuff, including sewing things, is still in boxes and will remain there for the next couple of months. Since I’m now sewing or doing school work, I’ve had … Continued
An Elephant for a Monkey.
I made The Monkey a stuffed elephant over the last couple of days (more on that here) but he only saw it today as he had been at my mom’s house. He was immediately in love with it and insisted … Continued
Simplicity 2613
When I was making the blanket buddy from the previous post, my son came up to me and said with a gleam in his eyes “Is this for ME?” It wasn’t, and I felt guilty, so I put on a … Continued
Bunny Blanket Buddy
This isn’t technically sewing but I’ll be damned if I start another blog! Besides, I did “sew” by weaving in the ends of the yarn, that’s gotta count for something! Anyhow, I made this cute little “lovey” for a friend’s … Continued
Sewing Problems
I was making a muslin last night when it occurred to me that I had seen lots of “Nerdy Girl Problems, “Fitness Problems,” “First World Problems,” etc memes but nothing related to sewing. Of course, there are lots of sewing … Continued
For My Little Superhero
My son has recently entered the superhero stage. A few days ago he got the kitchen towel and insisted I tie it around his neck because he wanted to be a superhero. Yesterday we went to a local indoor play … Continued
Butterick 5209 still in progress
I had to stop work on the dress for a while because it was the end of the semester, then finals week, etc and finally picked it up again today. I had made three muslins and I thought I had … Continued
Butterick 5209 in progress
I’m making the halter version. I have been working on a muslin for for a reprint of a vintage pattern for the last couple of days. The pattern is Butterick 5209 and I think I finally have the fit of … Continued
McCall’s 5898
Every now and then I get the urge to sew something quick, something that doesn’t require muslins, fittings, refittings, etc. Of course, “quick” nearly always turns into weeks as I also have the habit of starting projects and abandoning them … Continued
Burda 7726….again!
Well, this is the 3rd time I make this blouse and I still like it. I’ve used three different fabrics with various effects. My favorite is still the yellow one here but, unfortunately, it’s way too big now and I … Continued