Monthly Archives: March 2015

McCall’s 6880 part 5

Posted on March 31, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I got a lot more done today than I anticipated, but that’s just fine, all that is left now is the sash, some hand stitching and trimming a few threads. Of course I gathered the skirt and attached it to … Continue reading →

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McCall’s 6880 part 4

Posted on March 30, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Even though the skirts aren’t attached to the bodice yet, and the back seam isn’t sewn either, I sewed the hem today. After a bit of practice on scrap fabric I rolled the hem on the satin layer of the … Continue reading →

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And the total is….

Posted on March 27, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Last night the silent auction was held. My husband and I made a total of 4 donations. The pink and black gun sling which my husband made went for $20 The camo sling sold for $16. The necklace and earring … Continue reading →

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Fish like nail stamp

Posted on March 26, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

It has been a long time since I have done my nails. But since the banquet is tonight I decided to do my nails. And since it’s trout’s unlimited banquet I thought I would try to make it look as … Continue reading →

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McCall’s 6880 part 3

Posted on March 25, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Today was an easy day for this project. I used my serger to sew the side seams and along each side which will soon be the back seam. And even though I had already sewn the bodice I serged the … Continue reading →

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what $5 can get

Posted on March 24, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

So I scoured a few stores, and clearance racks, but I found what I was looking for. A plain white tank for each of the kids. (to decorate for 4th of July with the metallic paint) And a bag of … Continue reading →

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McCall’s 6880 part 2

Posted on March 23, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I got most of the bodice finished today. I started with the darts in the sheer overlay. Then both the bodice and the lining. And of course I had to lay them together to get an idea of what it … Continue reading →

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McCall’s 6880 part 1

Posted on March 20, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I finally started on my daughter’s Easter dress. McCall’s 6680. She has wanted a dress with an illusion neckline since seeing another kid with one at one of her school concerts. Of course I had to gather the supplies. The … Continue reading →

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Trying to get motiviated

Posted on March 19, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

The last few days I haven’t felt much like crafting. But now that I have all the supplies (as in thread..I didn’t have purple thread) I will hopefully get the Easter dress cut out tonight, after my husband fixes the … Continue reading →

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The other stuff

Posted on March 18, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I didn’t take pictures of all the supplies I bought at Hobby Lobby last week. I got colored sand. I might go back and get another color before I tackle the project that I want to do with this. And … Continue reading →

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