Mowin’ and Sewin’

They say when you do a job you should do your best at it. Put your best food forward and maximize your effort. They also say to own it–make it your own. I’d say I did that today.
 
I needed to mow the lawn again. It couldn’t wait until the weekend for Du. So, I did [...]

My Latest Sewing Adventure

Well, I actually made this in April. Where does the time go? I’m taking a serger class right now and have been busy working on a big order for Sew Petit, so I haven’t been able to do any other pleasure sewing since this.

It’s the first time I’ve worked with knit fabric. I know, where [...]

Further clothes making adventures

Seamstress Vicki strikes again! No blood and no broken needles. I think that’s a record. These are the first adult pants and top I’ve made.

The pants zip on the left side of the waist. They fit at the waist but are roomy throughout the rest of the length. I can probably take them in. My first [...]

Skirting the Issue

Clever title huh? Thought you were getting another controversial post from me, right?
WRONG!
You’re getting another little crafty post from me. The day after I finished my first dress–actually it was that same night–I decided I need a little more instant gratification and a boost of self-encouragement. So I constructed this:

In my cleverness I managed to [...]

My first attempt at dressmaking…

MY FIRST ATTEMPT
I have made clothes for myself before. Two skirts to be exact. One with an elastic waste and one with a zippered waist. Working with a quarter of the body is actually pretty easy. And skirts are pretty easy to make anyway. A dressmaker I am not…at least not yet. In a recent post I [...]