Josephine Sews

I am tickled pink that the pattern adjustments I did do were all done digitally in Inkscape.  Then I used my projector to project the pattern directly onto my fabric 😁.  I learned how to make digital pattern adjustments via the  Master Inkscape for Sewing  course by Projector Sewing and would highly recommend it.  She also has one for Affinity  (haven't used this one).  I don't get a commission or anything else for these recommendations.  This was a free pattern. Now for the disappointment that I created. I really messed up on this one because I didn't do a muslin and I used my good fabric 😂.  I now understand Seamwork patterns require more fit adjustments for my body than other patterns I use.    If I want to continue using them, a muslin will not be optional - it will be a necessity for Seamwork patterns. The Joss Pants To get them to look half way decent, I had to pull them all the way up right under my bra to compensate for th...

I noticed this pattern on the Sallie Tomato Facebook page and immediately fell in love with it.  I am a huge procrastinator so at the 99th hour I decided I would make this as a gift for a friend.  I prefer making and giving gifts as opposed to giving cash or a gift card even though it would be much much cheaper 😂. Sallie Tomato Novak Purse How I Did It I am endeavoring to use what is in my stash.  I had planned to one of my pattern of the month club patterns, but felt it would take way to long to complete since I only started working on the bag about 2 days before it was needed.  I ended up purchasing this pattern after seeing another sewer's version on the Sallie Tomato Facebook page. Fabric For the exterior, I used a light weight canvas fabric that was in my stash that I got from Hobby Lobby sometime ago. I used a quilting cotton for the interior and one part of the straps. The teal accent is cork that I bought from Sallie Tomato some time ago. Pattern Adjustment...

Won't do my normal post because I am so far behind on my postings.  I still have items I have made in 2025 that I have not posted. Shiloh Crossbody, Sling, Hip Bag I had a birthday party to attend and needed a gift for the birthday girl.  Didn't know what I would make and as usual waited until the 99th hour to decide.  I am determined this year to use what's in my stash. Pattern Used I joined Bag of the Month Club and totally forgot until I got a new email with February's bag.  I took a look at January's bag and figured it would be simpler and quicker to sew.  January's bag was Shiloh . Materials Used The materials suggested did not include cork, but I chose to use it for the exterior since I had it on hand.  Cork and shoulder strap came from  Sallie Tomato .  Zippers and zipper pulls came from  Zipper Valley   The interior is a quilting cotton that I applied wax ( Greenland Wax ) to so that it would be water/stain repellant. Changes I u...