Toddler swimsuit is done…and where’s the skirt?
Oh, it’s SUPER cute! I sewed the toddler swim suit (have to adjust strap positions before i post the pics) it is SOO cute, and big enough to wear into this summer (which is good, it took me about 2+…
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new ballerinas
I’m considering some sort of sporty ballerina shoe for spring. Maybe a bright color. Something fun, but all-terrain-ish. I have dressy ballerinas, these would be more casual. Why? well, I want something to wear with skirts or shorts, or casual…
The bandeau tankini is done!
The new set of bottoms are great. I used the XS sizing for the elastic, and took about 1/2″ more off each and it was the right fit. The tankini is great! I seriously have to get some fun prints…
Kwik Sew 3608 – converting a tankini swimsuit pattern for nursing
I used Kwik Sew 3608 vieweB to make a nursing tankini swimsuit. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to convert a bandeau tankini swimsuit pattern to nursing. If you have never sewn a swimsuit before, here’s a few tips: Kwik…
Nursing swimsuit – done~
I finished the Elizabeth Lee Nursing Classics 201 swimsuit (made it right out of the envelope, with just a short waist alteration). I will try it on in the water (shower) first, but I think next time I could just…
Halfway through the nursing swimsuit
I started with the more complex Nursing Classics tank suit (the bandeau tankini will be simpler, the nursing opening is on the shelf bra, and is a simple overlap). So I tried it on and it fits great! Without the…
If you think about sewing, does that count?
Starting a sewing blog was a fun idea. Half the fun of sewing is coming up with new ideas of things to sew! I looked through the box of Japanese cottons my friend Sue sent me earlier this year. There…
Sewing circle
I have a sewing circle! Yes, indeed, two other friends invited me and another friend to join, so there are four of us, in age from me (39) on up to 60s. It’s a good group. We’re all making pants…
Sewing weekend plans
I took another look at this pattern that I bought in the fall of ’07 (was it really that long ago?)Vogue 8642, it’s a nice one. I really should make this pattern this winter yet. I have some nice coordinating…
sometimes I sew…sometimes I shop
Today, I shopped. With an hour to kill between appointments (how’d that happen?) I stopped at a fave secondhand store. I picked up an airy spring green and white marled turtleneck poncho/cape, a gold metallic handbag (roomy) and a black…