Posts

Showing posts from December, 2017

Patches & Tote #2

Image
I have really fallen in love with this Sew4Home  project.  The down side it takes about 60 minutes to embroider each patch but it is well worth it.  This one will also be given as a gift. Front Back I won't do my normal detail since I have already reviewed this one here .  I will however show more pictures.

A Little Sparkle

Image
I had to let this one sit for a bit after it was almost completed.  I loved it when I tried it on before adding the closures.  The next day I tried it on I wasn't so happy - it just didn't drape properly and I knew I was because of the fabric I chose (the pattern called for a drapy knit). Lekala 4650 No way was I trashing this project - I had purchased this beautiful fabric from Marcy Tilton .  I let it sit on the dress form for a couple weeks.  I finally figured out how to get it to a point where I would be somewhat satisfied. Lekala 4650 How I Did It I ordered my fabric online since I have become totally frustrated with what my local fabric store has to offer.  It is a black jacquard cotton with an abstract woven pattern.  I was able to get it on sale for $12 per yard.  I even have enough left to make a skirt or possibly pants. I wanted something to sew that was easy and quick and this pattern fit the bill.  It was a 6 piece pattern and the construction w