To use the term “expert” is certainly taking it over the top. But I’m definitely getting the hang of these circle skirts! With each new garment I make, I’m becoming more and more comfortable with my sewing skills. This particular skirt turned out heavenly. The last circle skirt I attempted, the one with leopard print, was a bit too short
It was love at first sight when I spotted this leopard print in Jo Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. I couldn’t wait to get home and make a circle skirt out of it. Since my last demin skirt is about a half and inch too wide in the waist, I decided to cut a smaller waistband this time around. I am so
Success has been achieved! With this second attempt at a circle skirt I decided to use a true elastic waistband. That made the construction soooo much easier. It’s about three inches longer than my first skirt. I decided to add length because I have a rather large backside and the skirt hikes up in the back. So, adding length prevents
Today was a complete marathon of sewing. This post should have gone live this morning. Alas, it is after 11:00 pm and my arms are numb. I had a slew of Kozy Kase orders to fill and I worked like a crazy woman to get them sewn, packaged, and ready to be shipped. My sewing room is a wreck and
It’s been three months. I pulled out my sewing machine from the corner, wiped away the dust and dedicated myself to learning how to sew. Since December, I’ve been addicted to seams, fabric, and notions that help me perfect this craft. It started with pillow cases and progressed to infinity scarves. Now that I’ve perfected those accessories, I decided to
Miss Gigi Dressform really needed a new outfit. So, off to Joann Fabric’s and Crafts store I went to find some tulle to create a new tutu. I purchased a black ribbon to attach the tulle. After cutting the tulle I tied alternating pink and purple strips to the ribbon. Gigi didn’t have a top to go with her new
What an easy sewing project this was! Admittedly, I’m a bit of a scarf addict. I wear them year round. It’s a shameful the number of scarves I have hanging in my closet. So, I’m in big trouble now that I’ve taught myself how to make them. I found a few bolts of jersey knit fabrics in various color schemes.
Fire spewed from my sewing machine last night! Well, not really. But it sure was HOT! Boy, have I been sewing (and buying tons and tons of fabric). I have a favorite t shirt. It looks and feels great on me. I love it so much that I decided to test my sewing skills and replicate it. I was a
Earlier last year I took a sewing class taught by a fantastic seamstress. She was so patient and caring as I made a mess of my pajama pants pattern. At the end of the class, the instructor watched as I cut a scrap of fabric, wrote my name on it using Sharpie Marker, and sewed the fabric into my newly-created
After weeks and weeks of procrastination, I finally set up my Etsy shop. I’m not sure what took me so long, but I had to give myself a little nudge by promising not to go fabric shopping again until the shop was complete and ready to open. The process didn’t take long, but I did spend hours pining over it