Monthly Archives: January 2015

Finishing Kwik Sew 3884

Posted on January 30, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Since all that was left was the button holes I sewed them, so I could mark through them for the button placement. And they are done!! I LOVE how these came out!! The length came out exactly where my husband … Continue reading →

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Kwik sew 3884 part 8

Posted on January 29, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I started out the day by folding the edges of the belt loops over and sewing them down. Then I sewed the waistband on and sewed it shut. As I was sewing around to sew it shut, I sewed on … Continue reading →

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Kwik Sew 3884 part 7

Posted on January 28, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I’m getting closer and closer to done. I will have this done in time for the contest. I serged the edges of the belt loops. Then I sewed and serged the back and inside seams. And I hemmed them. After … Continue reading →

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Accent fabric

Posted on January 27, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

After getting the swimsuit fabric home the other day, I compared it to different cloths and fabrics (not to actually use them just for colors sake) to help me decide on a color for the accent fabric. I decided on … Continue reading →

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Kwik Sew 3884 part 6

Posted on January 26, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Since the pockets were pinned in place, I sewed them down, I did a double row of stitching on the back pockets, both because it looks nicer, and is more secure. And then the cargo pockets and pocket flaps. Whoops … Continue reading →

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A few more supplies

Posted on January 23, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

First I stopped by the notions and grabbed a pack of swimsuit hooks. Then I picked up flannel for a baby blanket and burp rags for one of my husband’s co-workers. Allthough they are having a girl, and this is … Continue reading →

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Kwik Sew 3884 part 5.

Posted on January 22, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I didn’t actually sew today, but I did get the pockets ironed and pinned in place where I want them to be. After sewing the pleats in the cargo pockets yesterday, I folded in the seam allowance on each side … Continue reading →

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Kwik sew 3884 part 4

Posted on January 21, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Now that the sides are sewn together, I started to get rest of the pockets ready. I probably should have put the back pockets on before the side seams but because of the size and length changes I may need … Continue reading →

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Kwik Sew 3884 part 3

Posted on January 20, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I’ve only partially gotten my crafting mojo back, but I need to get these shorts done to enter the contest. (and still enter the active wear contest) I started with the front pockets, which aren’t done according to direction, but … Continue reading →

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Spotted the dot.

Posted on January 19, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Or maybe I spotted the bolt. Either way when I was at Hancock Fabric with my family the other day. (with hopes of my husband finally picking out just the right fabric for a baby blanket for his co-worker) I … Continue reading →

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