Monthly Archives: April 2015

McCalll’s 6759 part 2

Posted on April 30, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I got a lot more done today than I thought! I started by sewing the elastic to the top lining. I have swim cups to sew on, but I will tack them on by hand before I sew the elastic … Continue reading →

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McCall’s 6759 part 1

Posted on April 29, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

It’s official, I have started on the swimsuit. I got it cut out! I think this will sew up really quickly, this seems like it will be a very easy sewing project.

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McCall’s 6759 traced

Posted on April 28, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Yup, I finally got it traced and made my adjustments. Since the tankini top and one piece suit are on the same pattern pieces and I wanted to lengthen it I started with the top. I added 4 inches!! (But … Continue reading →

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$55

Posted on April 27, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

My sister is part of a local historical society. She asked us to donate a sling and some jewelry. My husband made the sling which went for $20. The necklace and earring set (yes it’s the same as the other … Continue reading →

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It’s a start

Posted on April 24, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I cut out the pattern pieces I will need for McCall’s 6759. The bottoms should be fine without any changes, the top however will need to be lengthened and I might raise the neckline in the back. I am hoping … Continue reading →

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Candy wrapper purse

Posted on April 23, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

After getting asked “was gum wrapper chains really a thing” I had to find proof. While I did prove it I also found this. and then got told I like shiny wrappers the best!! LOL I guess this means I … Continue reading →

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Simple ribbon hair elastic

Posted on April 22, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Yup I still didn’t get to cutting out my swimsuit. But I did figure out what to do with the ribbons that came around the necks of the chocolate bunnies the kids got from grandma for Easter. I looped them … Continue reading →

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Cutting out pattern

Posted on April 21, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I’ll admit that the weather is making me not want to make my swimsuit but I really should get it cut out. About 2 years ago I picked up these McCall’s patterns. I will be cutting out and making McCall’s … Continue reading →

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McCall’s 5857

Posted on April 20, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

I almost always look at the patterns when I am at Goodwill. This is the first time I have actually purchased one, but at half off (it was the correct colored tag) I thought I would risk it. I picked … Continue reading →

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Another pair of earrings

Posted on April 17, 2015 by alwaystimetoprocraftinate

Since I liked how the earrings I made yesterday turned out I went through my recycling to find another piece of paper I liked. I found another picture from a glossy paper flyer. I like these but I might make … Continue reading →

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