Monthly Archives: August 2013

Finishing holiday dress!

Posted on August 30, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I gathered and sewed on the skirt and invisible zipper. I also finished the sash. Aside from the fact that the zipper sticks by the gathers (which is probably because the fabric is a bit bulkier there) I like how … Continue reading →

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Holiday dress part 4

Posted on August 29, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I serged the edges that were exposed on the bodice, this only took a couple of min, but it was neccicary. All of the fabrics I have used in this dress fray easily. Then I sewed the back seams and … Continue reading →

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Holiday dress part 3

Posted on August 28, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I sewed the darts on both the bodice and bodice lining and sewed them together/ I also started sewing the sash. The instructions don’t say to sew it to the dress but I will hand stitch it on when I … Continue reading →

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Holiday dress part 2

Posted on August 27, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I switched my serger to needles for sheer fabric, and serged the seams and along the top and bottom of the skirt lining, under skirt and over skirt. The organza was easier to work with than I thought it would … Continue reading →

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Holiday dress

Posted on August 26, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

It is a long time until Christmas but, http://sewing.patternreview.com/ is having a sewing for children contest. Since I didn’t win the sewing for men contest (but I got more votes than the other contest I entered) I am eligible for … Continue reading →

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2 more patterns

Posted on August 23, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Not that I need any more patterns but I got a few more. First I picked up Jalie 2908, I have never made jeans before and have been thinking about it for a while, and a perfect fit jeans is … Continue reading →

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Granny hats

Posted on August 22, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I made these crochet hats for my kids a few years ago, I don’t remember when I got the pattern and I wish I could find it again. (the flower was from a book I have) The only thing I … Continue reading →

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Organza

Posted on August 21, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Back when I had a few eBay bucks to burn I purchased some iridescent organza fabric. http://www.ebay.com/itm/390516125475?var=660105981709&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (their pic is much better than any I took) I got 2 meters of it. The shipping was free with the eBay bucks. … Continue reading →

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Fleece tie blanket

Posted on August 20, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

My daughter was given one a while back, and my son has been asking for one ever since. I finally found a kit on sale. The instructions said to cut a 5 inch square out of each corner and cut … Continue reading →

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Sewing Tonic veiw B

Posted on August 19, 2013 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Just like with the original design I sewed one shoulder seam first. And then the neck band, this was a little trickier than the original but now that I have done it, the process will be easier next time. Then … Continue reading →

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