I started this dress in October last year, and it's finally finished! I began sewing this for my oldest daughter and got frustrated at the neckline and abandoned it. This was one of my first projects using my serger, and I wanted to do a neckline binding (something I've never done) rather than a neckband.… Continue reading Knit girls’ dress WIP finish – McCall’s 6915
S7351 again – another basic swimsuit
My oldest daughter needed a swimsuit, so I turned to my trusty Simplicity 7351 to make another cute one piece. I initially modified the pattern the same as I did here. Before making the mod, I graded up the suit as my daughter has outgrown the size range I own. I have a second leo… Continue reading S7351 again – another basic swimsuit
DIY – fixing our couch
I am not an upholsterer. 😦 I finished this project months ago but have avoided taking more pictures and writing this because I'm, unfortunately, not that happy with how it turned out. It ended up a slightly-too-loose, patchwork-y mess. It's functional and a person sitting with their legs propped up no longer risks stabbing a… Continue reading DIY – fixing our couch
S8851 – girl’s purple wrap dress
I let my daughter choose the pattern and fabric for this dress, and I was pretty excited when she chose one without a closure. I'm not someone who's afraid of closures - my first garment was a men's button-down after all!, but it's always nice to not have to fiddle with them, and it helped… Continue reading S8851 – girl’s purple wrap dress
S7351 – leo to swimsuit mod #3
No, you're not seeing double. This is another swimsuit from the same thrifted swim fabric yardage. And let's just say, I'm glad my daughters wear rash guards over their suits for warmth! (More on that later.) Once again, I modified my thrifted, out-of-print leotard pattern, Simplicity 7351, into a swimsuit for one of my daughters.… Continue reading S7351 – leo to swimsuit mod #3
S7351 – another swimsuit mod
Over the winter, my oldest daughter grew out of her swimsuit. I had elastic and fabric, so why not make her another suit?! I used the same base pattern I used for the last two suits I made but modified it differently this time. The fabric is a beautiful and fun swimwear knit I thrifted… Continue reading S7351 – another swimsuit mod
My new-to-me coverlock
Recently, I received a Pfaff Coverlock 4852. Eeek! My sister brought it for me from someone who was getting rid of it, and I am so thankful! I write this blog post in large part to preserve some numbers for posterity. I've always heard two things about sergers/overlockers. One: they are soooo hard to thread… Continue reading My new-to-me coverlock
Repairing my machine after 10 years!
In the midst of sewing a swimsuit for my daughter, my trusty Janome DC1050 that I've sewn on for almost 10 years went kaput. I was sewing the back and was just crossing a strap, sewing through two layers of swim elastic plus about six layers of fabric. I got a massive jam and thread… Continue reading Repairing my machine after 10 years!
(Not a) quick win – navy, cowl neck NL6981
I decided to sew up New Look 6981 because I wanted a quick win for myself after working on muslins and children's clothes for awhile and having a couple of minor-ish fails sewing for myself. Unfortunately, it's really not a quick win and is yet another fail because I picked the wrong size. *headdesk* Yes,… Continue reading (Not a) quick win – navy, cowl neck NL6981
50th garment! M6613 round 4 – fit changes, collar love and meh fabric
Wow, it's hard to believe I've made so many garments! I've kept a strict list of every garment I've ever made since the beginning, and this is the 50th clothing item I've finished! This is yet another McCall's 6613 for my husband. My apologies for the bad photo quality. He doesn't care for a lot… Continue reading 50th garment! M6613 round 4 – fit changes, collar love and meh fabric
Sew Much Simpler 