Sew a Musing: May 2011

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Sewing by the Seat of my Pants

Not so merry everything - This has been a weird week. No, strike that it's a weird time. No end date in sight, and I can't really tell you when it started. My last big craft show...
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Tanit-Isis Sews

Corset remake - The first corset I ever made, back in 2015, has always been one of my favourites. But, it’s also never really been wearable. Partly the fit wasn’t great, b...
5 days ago
Handmade by Carolyn

Maldives; a travel wardrobe - hello! So as hinted in my new bathers post just recently, we have been on an absolutely gorgeous holiday to … Continue Reading → The post Maldives; a tr...
1 week ago
Adventures in Dressmaking

Stairwell wallpaper project reveal! - It doesn’t feel like that long ago that I learned to install traditional pasted wallpaper, but I realize I have now done *six *rooms in my house, and I l...
4 weeks ago
You sew, girl!

Mini Nautical-themed Wardrobe (picture heavy) - Now that I've thought about it, I don't know if this really qualifies as a nautical theme. The dress might lean nautical, but the rest of the garments are ...
5 weeks ago
Sew Tessuti

The Leni Top-to-Dress (Version 2.0) - This make is inspired by a few things, but foremost an occasion. The provided dress code was ‘Formal’ so I settled on making something that worked not ju...
1 month ago
The Mahogany Stylist

Minerva - Caftan - Challis Prints Butterick B6900 - Last week, I was finally sewed up this lovely caftan. It has been quite some time since I've sewn anything using Minerva fabric. I'm so glad I was a...
1 month ago
The Sewing Lawyer

Best sweater so far! - Why am I so happy with this sweater? Let me count the ways. 1. It's cozy and warm. 2. I love the cables. 3. It's better than the photo I used...
1 month ago
Erica B.'s - D.I.Y. Style!

Balancing Acts: Outsourcing Home Tasks for the Full-Time Working Single Mom - Juggling full-time work and being a mom just isn’t funny. Who says you can’t get a little help? Outsourcing home tasks is not reserved for the elite; it’...
2 months ago
Diary of a Sewing Fanatic

A Nova with Short Sleeves - Originally I had an idea to make the Style Arc Nova but adding a "Bridgerton" slant to it. I wanted a small piping at a deepened neckline with puffy sho...
3 months ago
The Small Fabric Of My Life

First 24 Hours in India - Ten years after qualifying as a yoga teacher I finally realised a dream - to travel to the birthplace of yoga. I have been planning this trip for over...
9 months ago
Stitches and Seams

Just in time for warm weather - Cashmerette Stanton - The Sewjo has been Slowjo since my last post. And that means I probably won't have much chance to wear this before next winter, except for taking Cyrus out...
9 months ago
Sharon Sews

A Sequin Knit Cardigan using The Sewing Workshop Cascade Dress Pattern - If you follow the Fabric Mart Fabricista blog, you've already seen my sequin cardigan in my April post. However, I want to document my makes here also ...
1 year ago
Sew Retro

Fakta Menarik Tinggal Pada Rumah Di Cibubur - Jika anda sedang melakukan pencarian rumah yang cocok untuk tinggal di daerah DKI Jakarta maka hal yang demikian bukanlah perkara yang sulit. Meskipun di...
2 years ago
Behind The Seams

Sequined knit Northcote skirt - I’ve had this beautiful sequined wool blend knit in my stash for awhile. It’s one of those fabrics you can’t resist buying and then have no idea what to ma...
2 years ago
Miss Celie's Pants

Belated Blog Updates - Welcome to my longest blog break ever? It’s been ten months since I’ve posted here (March 2021), but I have some good reasons. If you follow me on Instagra...
2 years ago
Chic on the Cheap

Shop Small: Luken & Co. - Today I'm excited to share a new brand, Luken & Co. based out of Norwalk Connecticut. The brand's founder, Francesco Lauri, after working with his family...
3 years ago
Sew Filled to the Brim

Itch to Stitch Spirren Tank - Hello everyone, and Happy August! I am back today to share a top I recently tested with Itch to Stitch. It is called the Spirren Tank, and as soon as I...
3 years ago
Bloom's Fabric Obsession

Printing Fabric - Last year I was able to attend a block printing workshop at Woven Stories. It was such a fun thing to do. We started by selecting 2 m of fabric from th...
3 years ago
Grosgrain

DIY Wood Porch Planters -
4 years ago
a little sewing

Face Masks for personal use - Over the last month, I have sewn & donated about a hundred masks to local hospitals. Now I am taking a break from that to address requests for personal-use...
4 years ago
I'll sew you !!

Mini fabric haul - In my earlier years of sewing I didn't have a fabricstash. I bought 1, 2 or max 3 pieces and sewed them up, before I bought other fabric. Then the internet ...
4 years ago
Dressed to a "Tee"

DC Frocktails - I attended a wonderful event for sewers last weekend! “*DC Frocktails.” “*It was the first gathering to celebrate DC, Mary,and, and VA makers and sewists...
4 years ago
Sigrid - sewing projects

Jacket from Burda February 2020 - Though the muslin of the Knip Mode jacket was a huge disappointment I was still in a jacket sewing mood. I spent an evening trying to draft that jacket mys...
4 years ago
Unsung Sewing Patterns

Weldons 120313 - Betsy Trotwood - Late 1930s or early 1940s. *David Copperfield *is the first of Dickens's books that I listened to rather than read, and I found that 33 hours of the aud...
5 years ago
Two On Two Off

I'm still here! - I feel bad that my blog is just sitting over here slowly rotting away. I'm still sewing a ton and just got done with a fabulous (if I do say so myself!) tr...
5 years ago
Mary Sews

Make Your Own Fleece Floor Cleaning Pads - Here's an easy, no-sew project for you. It was a great scrap-buster project for me. We have a floor cleaning device that looks like a swiveling block of g...
5 years ago
Angelic Cow

India Wilkes dress final - So I just realised I forget to post this one up .... after all that build up lol Before I start I have been looking at my stats and seeing that there appe...
5 years ago
Just Keep Sewing

Living Coral Cardigan (Part 2) - Can I tell you... if I had another day (and a much less demanding week at work), this cardigan would've been absolutely phenomenal! So, I'll just have to s...
5 years ago
Mary is Sewfast...

Last Post of the Year - Almost the only post of the year!!! Ah, well...maybe 2019 will bring more blogging or vlogging. Time will tell. Been busy-you know this retirement gig is n...
5 years ago
Style... the New Black

Christmas Shopping: What to Buy for your Adult Friends - Remember being a kid and opening your presents on Christmas morning only to discover a package of socks or underwear? Remember how supremely disappointing ...
6 years ago
There She Sews!

Making an Inverness Coat, Part 1 - Making an Inverness Coat, Part 1 Wow, it's been a year since I last posted a project. Sorry to leave you all hanging. I haven't really been doing much sewi...
6 years ago
Sew Intriguing

I Found It! (The Instant Jacket Pattern) - I'm sure most of you have just as much stuff as I do related to our love of needlework of various kinds, and this will be a familiar tale. This summer I su...
6 years ago
Handmade Jane

Lemon print skirt - I've had this gorgeous Dolce and Gabbana-style cotton (from *Pigeon Wishes* but no longer in stock) squirrelled away for over a year and have really taken...
6 years ago
:: verypurpleperson ::

Lingerie Sewing Club – Guest posting at Studio Costura - Sometime ago I was invited by Karu from Studio Costura to join her Lingerie Sewing Club. It is a series of posts on her blog by sewing bloggers who make li...
6 years ago
Sew I Thought...

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6 years ago
SewFit

Circle Skirt Tutorial - Using Circle Calculator by FM Sewing Studio - As promised- Free Video for circle skirt , using my circle calculator. Please let me know if you have any question. Have a great week!! Fabulously yours Om...
6 years ago
Wearing It On My Sleeves

The Ups and Downs of Motherhood - These girls you guys. They are adorable, how is it possible that I just want to hug them for hours on end but also run away from them at the same time?? ...
7 years ago
Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing

Australia Trip Nostalgia - I've been back from my whirlwind Australia trip for two weeks, and it was so fabulous that I feel the need to sit down and write a little recap. Overall...
7 years ago
Amanda's Adventures in Sewing

Simplicity 8296 - Navy + White Off-The-Shoulder Blouse - Off-the-shoulder blouses are currently everywhere: in stores, magazines, and pattern catalogues. I don't always make the newest trend right away, probably ...
7 years ago
The Surly Seamstress

Style Arc Rosie top - I have had this pattern in the stash for a while, and finally got around to making it up just in time for the end of summer! Oh well, sitting in the cupboa...
7 years ago
Diary of a Vintage Girl

The King's Shorts (film, that is) - Hi readers! I'm not dead. Today I'm here to tell you about a hypnotist, hoaxer, magic lantern operator, and one of the earliest pioneers of film. And, of c...
7 years ago
Siestas and Sewing

Rowan Tee - Hello there! Long time no see.:) It's hard to believe that it has been an entire year since I last posted here. What have I been up to? Well, I've been...
7 years ago
SewWest

Vogue 7806 Jacket, View C - I've had this on on my to-do list for quite a while and finally decided to bite the bullet. The fabric is a faux leather and shearling from Fabric Mar...
7 years ago
Sewing With Trudy

Ribbon Blanket for my Granddaughter - I made a ribbon blanket for my granddaughter. She loves it. The last two pictures are in progress.
7 years ago
Jackie's Sewing

Let's Try This Again! - It's been so long since I posted anything that I'm not sure how to do it. Well, let's see: I've been sewing and admiring everyone's creations. Here are jus...
8 years ago
Church Sexy

Maxi dress sew along - Greenstyle Lille - Good afternoon! I've been working on two versions of Greenstyle Creation's Lille in the maxi length. Without further ado here are my two versions. Version ...
8 years ago
MushyWear

Simplicity 1163 Modified - Aloha! Surprise.....I've made another skirt! This is made with another 2 yard cut of knit fabric that I received from Girl Charlee a while ago. This fa...
8 years ago
My Sewing Space

Vogue 9091 - Black Culottes - Every once in awhile I feel like I want something "different" in my closet. Generally I'm not super trendy, but from time to time an odd trend appeals to m...
8 years ago
Sewing Is Hard

X-Mas Dress - Hello Campers! I hope you had a nice holiday and that the new year is off to a good start. I made a dress to wear to this year's Christmas Dinner at my h...
8 years ago
pattern ~ scissors ~ cloth

Switching to Wordpress - Pattern Scissors Cloth is moving! I've been thinking about doing this for a while, and have finally decided to make the switch to a Wordpress blog. Here'...
9 years ago
Moxie Tonic

hotel di tengah kota garut - Hotel Garut 500rb / Malam? Pin BB : 51EE1072 SMS / WA : 081284003992 greenhillgarut.com http://hotelgarut.co.id/ 10 Hotel Terbaik di Garut pada TripAdvisor...
9 years ago
Another Creation

Long time – no see - Effective immediately, my sewing projects will be on view on my Another Creation Facebook page. Feel free to take a look and comment. Hope to see you t...
9 years ago
sew and so

9 months in the making - Believe it or not, I can actually do a small June round-up. Although I haven't had a chance to take pictures yet, for the most part. So this month, I... ...
9 years ago
Sew, I've Been Thinking ...

Shetland SWAP complete at last!! -
9 years ago
Stitch-n-Thyme

Another door opens... - ..and here is the key! This lovely little key will unlock the new door of a soon-to-be brick and mortar shop that I am opening up in May/June of this year ...
9 years ago
my little sewing alcove

Butterick B5792 - Long Nightgown - This was such an easy pattern to sew up. I asked a friend what she would like for her birthday; she said that she would love a white gown. My brain is de...
9 years ago
It's a Sewing Life

Vintage Pattern Sale - Hello again, fellow sewing fans! I'm dropping in here to give you the news that I am closing my Etsy shop, Down the Street Creations! Life. Sometimes y...
9 years ago
All My Seams

NEED FABRIC ADVICE ASAP!! IMPORTANT MISSION - Hello Blogger Friends, If anybody can help, I know it is the people in this group. My mom was associated with some very talented people so I'm coming to y...
10 years ago
Until Wednesday Calls

I've missed ya'll so much! - Almost two full years since my last post. Wow. Hard to believe I let it go this long, I used to love blogging so much. I've been feeling the itch again tho...
10 years ago
Stitch Me Up

- *Sorry I disappeared. I have been sewing in my wonderful new space but haven't been able to get back into the reviewing or blogging mode. I have 20 or 30 p...
10 years ago
Capitol Sew and Sew

Fabric in the 202!!!!! - *Tired of not having a fabric shop in the 202?* *Longing to run your fingers through some pure silk and cotton?* *Does your fabric stash look like this?* ...
10 years ago
Sew Be Do

Presseschau: Burda 02-2014 - Kaum zu glauben, aber das neue Jahr ist schon wieder zwei Wochen alt und wir starten rein nähtechnisch in den Februar. Dann wollen wir mal sehen, was Burd...
10 years ago
Hills Sewing Journey

100% Wool buffalo plaid - https://www.etsy.com/listing/170547567/menswomens-unisex-100-wool-scarf-buffalo
11 years ago
Lisa Sews

Opal Base Only, Black - [image: Opal Base Only, Black]Opal Base Only, Black From Alvin List Price: Price: Cek price list Now! Product Description Extremely versatile, the Opal ta...
11 years ago
Sew Much Ado

Huge Pattern Bundle Sale! - I am so excited to be part of the Sew Fab e-Pattern Sale once again and have our Gathers & Giggles Quilt Pattern as part of the bundle. The last sale was ...
11 years ago
Remnant

Claiming my blog for Bloglovin - Follow my blog with Bloglovin
11 years ago
Pattern Junkie

Monday Morning Eye Candy: Summer Perfection - I NEED McCall 9321. The one on the left. Not the pattern. That very dress. Doesn't it just sing of summer evenings and fireflies and sherbert and dancing a...
11 years ago
The Selfish Seamstress

Free pattern: Make your own Kate Spade-inspired faux fur pullover! - Well, Selfish readers, you’re in for a treat today because Selfish has a prezzie for you! That’s right, it’s another freebie pattern to download, and all I...
11 years ago
Sew Dang Cute Crafts

Crafting With the Stars?? - If you’ve been a reader of mine for a while, then you know that once upon a time, there used to be a little ‘ole contest called Crafting with the Stars. It ...
11 years ago
Making Do with the Not So New

Links to Other's Ideas are moving to my Pinterest Board - [image: Follow Me on Pinterest] With the advent of Pinterest, I believe that little slice of social media is much more useful for the quick links I've bee...
12 years ago
Sew Forth Now

Episode 78 - Pattern Company History - Links from pattern history sites: Butterick history McCall's history Hollywood patterns Pattern History overview Simplicity history Burda History News from ...
12 years ago
Sew Me Sane

Farbenmix Roxy #2 and TDK undies - Monkey begged and begged for a new dress this winter even though she has a wardrobe full of nice warm clothes already. I had to agree that something brand ...
12 years ago
Assorted Notions

Bunny rabbit toddler Halloween costume - Hi again. Oh, didn't I tell you I'm going for the "Least Updated Blog of 2011" award? I think I have a pretty good chance of winning that one... Unfort...
13 years ago
25 Dollar Vintage

This week we're making this. - I'm not completely sure why, but I've been invited to three Sexy Xmas parties in Atlanta this year. The first of which, XXXmas, is taking place on Decembe...
13 years ago
Polly Esther - A Sewing Obsession

The Blonde Phantom - Life's been overwhelming these past months and it doesn't look like it's going to be any less overwhelming the next couple of months, as my days as a stude...
13 years ago
Eugenia's (fabulous) world of fashion

Butterick 5602 - the shapely shift! - As my last two makes were useful wardrobe basics I gave myself permission to indulge myself with another dress – I just love to make dresses! Since finishi...
13 years ago
Sewing in the City

- This is now OOP McCalls 5764, view B. A very quick and easy project that I modified slightly by adding a lining. The cape itself is camel camelhair from f...
13 years ago
Can't Say Strawberry

Introducing Seamless! - Mind how I said I was starting up a new project? Well here it is! Seamless is a sewing blog with a challenge attached – no more new clothing for me until I...
13 years ago
Sew Happy Clothes

New Name, New Location! - I'm really excited to announce that my blog has moved to a new location! Check it out at MegMadeThis.blogspot.com.
13 years ago
Is That Sew?

A wonderful new year is upon us!! - Happy 2011 everyone!! With the new year comes exciting things... I will be getting my BS in Allied Health Sciences with an emphasis in Speech Language Path...
13 years ago
The Dart and The Hem

Sketchbook Preview -
13 years ago
Isla Chic| A Beader's Paradise

Exquisite Earrings - Today I saw these earring and I just marveled at the amazing craftsmanship. These are handmade earrings made by Black Daisy Designs, check her blog @ black...
14 years ago
A Sewn Wardrobe

Cynthia Rowley Simplicity 2586 Sundress - My husband and I went to a concert in Boston recently, and I wore this dress, which is Cynthia Rowley Simplicity 2586: This dress was so easy to make....
14 years ago
Addicted2Fabric

Spring Needle - Hows this for a funky looking needle?? Its called a Schmetz SPRING Needle and apparently its for embroidery. I have quite a collection of different machin...
15 years ago
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