tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72104959333210815312024-03-05T04:46:38.086-08:00A Bobbin Winding MamaI'd Rather Be SewingFreedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-27000214796450276482016-10-09T10:25:00.002-07:002016-10-09T10:25:31.918-07:00Quilt for Liesel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Youngest daughter made this quilt for the same baby shower. She's excited to be an aunt again too!!!Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-5185934530460937792016-10-09T10:19:00.001-07:002016-10-09T10:19:33.279-07:00Liesel Sleep Bags<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I sewed these up for a shower gift for my new grandbaby on the way. Can you guess it's gender? Due December 4!! Can't wait to meet you Liesel Mae!!!!!<br />
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The top part is from Ottobre and then I just self drafted the bag bottom.Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-49286747909384281612016-07-11T20:00:00.000-07:002016-07-11T20:00:14.150-07:00Pink Polka Dot Tank<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think I have the binder attachment pretty much figured out. Now I need to learn how to tweak it for each individual fabric so that it lays flat and doesn't try to gather it at all.<br />
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This tank is for Little Miss from Ottobre 3/2013 #34 Tank with rouching on the sides with clear elastic. It's very subtle and not real noticeable at all. Size 156 with no alterations.Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-46606811874186233802016-07-08T13:15:00.001-07:002016-07-08T13:15:46.470-07:00Copied Pink Floral Tank<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This wasn't my first choice in fabric but after my ribbing for binding experiment I was a bit gun shy. I had this in the stash and it was a sturdy interlock so I thought I'd see how that turned out. I actually forgot that I had traced off facings for this tank and I began binding the neckline too. So this one has the neck bound rather than faced. That's ok.<br />
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I used the self interlock fabric for binding and it worked way better. The olive green in the leaves actually matches a tiered skirt perfectly that a friend gifted me with that is very light for summer. I think it'll make a cool outfit for the hottest of days.<br />
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Each top brings me closer and closer to understanding and knowing what my binder machine will do with different fabrics. It's been a fun trial period here to see the different results and what works for me.Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-59903420344994565662016-07-08T13:09:00.002-07:002016-07-08T13:09:48.741-07:00Binding Experiment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was me playing again with the Weekender tank that I traced/copied from the original garment. I used ribbing in my binder attachment for the first time. It made the armholes WAY too small. They fit but this is definitely a farm shirt. It looks goofy and pulls up in the pits above the bust. I will remember that ribbing in the binder WILL gather what you're binding too. I just like the look of binding in the interlock or jersey that the shirt is made from. Live and learn..... at least it's not a total wadder.....Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-17167008518080501122016-07-08T13:05:00.001-07:002016-07-08T13:05:59.005-07:00Gray Plantain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another Deer and Doe Plantain with a FBA. The picture makes it look like it's low in the neckline. It isn't as low on my body as on the dress form. I actually like this one better than the green one. It isn't as low in the front, the fabric is more to my liking with cotton content, and the fabric isn't so stretchy so it doesn't seem to cling as much either.<br />
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I forgot to mention that in both the green and this gray I lengthened the sleeves and I like it MUCH better! When you get old and fat like me the cap sleeves leave one feeling fat and exposed! I like this length a lot better.Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-186272469380807962016-07-08T12:59:00.002-07:002016-07-08T12:59:56.317-07:00Olive Green Deer and Doe Plantain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was my first attempt at a full bust adjustment. I'm trying hard to follow a more modest path and it's hard when all the patterns are designed with negative ease and designed to hug the body.<br />
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This is the Deer and Doe Plantain in the biggest size with a full bust adjustment.<br />
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It kind of worked. This fabric is a a VERY stretchy jersey knit. I got it at a fabric warehouse nearby. I'm thinking there is quite a bit of lycra in it. I think it's more rayon than cotton too. Because it's so stretchy the neckline ended up a bit lower than I had originally planned.<br />
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From this garment I learned that sewing can be exciting because you just really never know how things are going to turn out. You can sew a pattern 50 times and each time get a different result because fabrics are just like people - different personalities!!<br />
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If anyone knows of a nice modest scoop neck non-hugging t-shirt pattern let me know!!!Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-63620453587185084812016-06-06T20:28:00.001-07:002016-06-06T20:28:09.334-07:00Olive Green side slouch TI've made this before in a navy blue. Made it today in an olive green using my cover stitch machine for the binding and hems!!! It's from Ottobre 2/2013 #13 The Lemon Juice top in size 46/48<br />
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I am beyond ecstatic!! I am so glad my hubby loves me this much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
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The pattern is Modest Swimwear that I made a while back for her older sister. It's a size 6 that I graded down, mostly by sewing deep seams. The fabric is from JoAnn's. It turned out okay and usable but next time I'm going to make the skirt a titch longer and do something different for a shelf bra. I made my own bra cups and they work okay but next time I'll make a full shelf across.<br />
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<br />Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-67322836292317740312016-06-05T20:42:00.003-07:002016-06-05T20:42:44.454-07:00Shavuot SkirtOh my! I am so behind blogging. I've been sewing but nothing has made it on the blog lately. So here I am playing catch up. I don't even have pictures of everything I've made lately. *sigh*<br />
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Today we (youngest daughter and I together) sewed a tiered skirt for her. She loves it!! She did about 1/3 of the sewing, including much of the gathering stitches! She absolutely loves to sew!<br />
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It's from an Instructables page that is located here: <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiered-Spinny-Skirt-for-folks-of-All-Ages/">http://www.instructables.com/id/Tiered-Spinny-Skirt-for-folks-of-All-Ages/</a><br />
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Fabric was all from the stash. The 2nd panel looks gray in the picture but it's actually a fun crinkle chambray that is light blue.Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-12795911779560655262016-03-31T11:53:00.002-07:002016-03-31T11:53:45.890-07:00Sewing/Craft Room RevealI've been waiting a few months to make this post. I am so excited to share with you my brand new sewing and crafting studio!<br />
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The floors turned out fabulous as I can dust or wet mop them with my Norwex mop!!! We have woodstove heat so being able to clean it easily was my biggest concern!! The only thing we have left to do is some individual task lighting that he has ideas for.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small loom Hubby built me this winter - first rug almost finished.....</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big loom actually belongs to oldest daughter and if/when it goes to her home and if I've gotten it figured out.... I'll buy my own to replace it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Craft table for card making that I've been waiting for my children to be old enough that I can do all these thing!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My 3 babies - Viking Designer II, Elna Pro 4DE, Babylock Coverstitch - LOVE them all!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yarn department Ha! Skirting table hubby built me this winter. Spinning wheel is youngest daughter but if I learn to and enjoy it maybe I'll buy my own even before hers goes to her home some day hopefully long in the future! I am excited too because I bought a carding machine with my oldest daughter and I'm excited to get going on that too!!</td></tr>
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<br />Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-76805720703924784782016-03-17T14:21:00.002-07:002016-03-17T14:21:16.646-07:00Yarn Tote Bag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was a promised birthday gift for Little Miss. She got to pick out the fabric and Mama promised to sew it for her. Her birthday was last month but a few other projects got in the way....<br />
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The pattern is "The Perfect Knitting or Quilting Tote" from Tree Top Threads. Very simple, very fun to sew!<br />
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Her biggest request was lots/tons of pockets. This has that for sure!!!Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-14493330996002052092016-03-14T13:52:00.001-07:002016-03-14T13:52:43.101-07:002 OnsiesHere are those other 2 onsies for new moms at my church....... same pattern...<br />
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Ottobre 3/2013 #3 "Baby Whale" raglan-sleeve bodysuit, size 56<br />
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The onsie only took me 3 hours from start of cutting to finishing of snaps (which I did backwards because I was talking while I did it LOL) It shouldn't have taken me that long but of course I got the chance to play with my new toy again so I had a leisurely afternoon of play. It was really just for practice on my coverstitch and I decided if it turned out alright, I'd gift it along with the blanket. Other than the snaps snapping front over back instead of back over front it was gift quality. The fabric was a bit thin too but it'll be fine for the 3 weeks that the baby fits into it Ha!<br />
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Sad part is..... 3 hours straight in the sewing room = 3 days of back pain. I have GOT to learn to spread it out in smaller increments!!! *sigh* I have two more gifts to make this week for new mama's at church. I plan to do 20 minutes here and 20 minutes there....<br />
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It is Ottobre 3/2013 #3 "Baby Whale" raglan-sleeve bodysuit, size 56Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-63401350868361039362016-03-02T12:55:00.000-08:002016-03-02T12:55:04.811-08:00Mario Vest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It turned out quite a bit better using sweatshirt fleece vs. the last one out of polar fleece. I made the same size - 146 and once again it's a #34 Donald our of 6/2010.<br />
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He loves it - that's all that matter.....<br />
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Funny how once you know how something goes together it tends to go better. Ha!Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-78473155651725013932016-02-22T18:21:00.000-08:002016-02-22T18:21:04.894-08:00Polar Fleece Vest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm not real overly proud of this make but I have to blog it so I remember what it is and what I did. I also don't mind showing a bit of what the new Coverstitch machine is capable of.<br />
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This is Ottobre 6/2010's Donald #34 hooded sweater-knit vest in size 146. The reason I am not overly proud of it is because it was designed for sweater knit so when I tried to do it out of thick polar fleece there was a lot of thickness to get through often times.<br />
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Also it is fully lined so you virtually sew the silly thing inside out. You go into an opening like the armhole and sew other parts and then the armhole gets sewn up in two separate steps. This is quite interesting! I was quite befuddled at first but finally figured it out - quite by accident but you didn't hear that from me.<br />
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The little guy loves it, as does his younger brother who begged and begged for me to make him one!! I told him I would but not of polar fleece. I happened to have a piece of regular sweatshirt fleece in my stash that was almost enough. I could not fit the sleeve bands so they will be contrasting. I hope it works. That's in the sewing room now.......<br />
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It wasn't a hit with me but it was certainly a hit with him!! He wore it none stop for almost two weeks before he finally admitted that maybe it needed to be washed. It was originally planned to be an extra layer under his winter coat that seems rather thin this year. But it's become more personal than that, to him.Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-86495129218802917512016-01-10T14:06:00.002-08:002016-01-10T14:06:42.618-08:00Birthday CapeI had to wait until M received her birthday gift in the mail from me before I could blog about this. Hope you had a wonderful birthday M and that you will think of me each time you wear your cape! I love you!!<br />
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This is the Go To Pattern Cape for Women in size XL in the regular length but with petite sizing for where the arm holes are placed. My friend wanted it longer but she's vertically challenged so I needed to adjust it to a petite for the armholes.<br />
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I wish that M lived closer and I'd have her model it for some pictures! Maybe I can get her to send me some pictures of her in it to add to the blog :-)<br />
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Go To has the same cape in girls sizes. My Little Miss claims she wants one too!! We shall see... so many projects.... so little time. Really it's only so little time because my back still won't let me sew too long each day :-( Hoping to get the cutting table raised a bit soon too which will be wonderful. I SO need to learn not to hunch when I'm sewing LOLFreedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-52815055455563763662015-12-03T13:54:00.001-08:002015-12-03T13:55:47.530-08:00Baby AbelA dear sweet friend had a baby last month and we had a baby shower for her at our church. I made this little outfit but had forgotten to take pictures. I asked her to send me some of the baby in the outfit!! Even better to have the real live model!!<br />
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I used Ottobre Blue Rain Bodysuit #1 in 4/2015, size 62. And #2 Baggy Bottom sweatpants in 4/2015 also, size 62. Both were out of interlock from my stash. Mama says he's 10# 2oz in this picture and the size 62 looks to fit fairly well with just a bit of growing room!Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-17592097178191408352015-11-20T16:32:00.001-08:002015-11-20T16:32:29.953-08:00First Coverstitch Project - denim skirtI've been wanting a cover stitch machine for a long time! I do so much with knits and with a new grand baby on the way too - I know it will be getting tons of use!! So last weekend while at the Creative Sewing Expo I got one for a fairly decent price. Way off retail. It's a floor model from a local dealer, plus a show special so it was lower even than I had hoped. I came right home and ordered a couple binder attachments from ebay too but they haven't arrived yet.<br />
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It's a Babylock BLCS-2..... I'm in love.... I can't wait to see all I can do with the three wonderful machines I have now!!! I looked at updating my serger with one that would cover stitch but decided against that. I wanted a separate machine that I didn't have to switch back and forth on. Besides I actually love my 20 year old serger. It needs a new upper blade but still runs like a champ!<br />
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After playing with it for a few days to familiarize myself, I tackled just a simple denim skirt. I was planning on doing one floor length but I'd have to alter a pattern for that. I just went with Simplicity 2184 (size 20) which is my favorite denim skirt in my closet right now. The one in the closet is beginning to show some wear so I thought I'd play around with my new toy and make something that will be needed soon.<br />
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Just a simple elastic waist skirt that will be perfect for a work skirt around the farm too.<br />
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Here's a close up of my triple cover stitch<br />
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The pattern calls for cutting on the bias but I was using fabric from another skirt that I had made that turned out to be a wadder. There was enough fabric to make this one out of that one if I went straight on grain. So that's what I did.<br />
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Expect to see more sewing since I've spent the next two years clothing budget on my new "toy" so I'll have to be making most of our clothes again for a while...... LOL<br />
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I made a baby outfit recently too but forgot to take a picture before I gave it as a gift. Hopefully the new mom will send me a picture, with baby in the outfit even! When she does..... I'll post it too.Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-59411901730269738402015-11-20T16:12:00.001-08:002015-11-20T16:13:23.445-08:00White Tank copiedI managed to trace off my first pattern from RTW this summer. It turned out great!!! I wore it so much - I plan to make many more, especially since last weekend Hubby bought me a coverstitch machine!! Whoohoo!!!<br />
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Anyone remember Weekender Wear from back in the late 80's and early 90's? I had two tank tops left from way back then!! They were SO well made and lasted that long!!! I wore them hard too. Well they are since defunct and out of business. I couldn't even find any items on ebay. So I thought it was high time I tried to trace off a pattern and see how I could do.<br />
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The neckline is much more modest than they look in the pictures. I also added several inches to the length just to make it more versatile. Can't wait to use my CS to make more!!!<br />
<br />Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-44745196966333542012015-11-20T16:06:00.001-08:002015-11-20T16:13:09.925-08:00Forest Green SkirtI have been sewing a bit here and there over the past few months but never get to blogging any of the projects. So in order to get caught up I'm just going to "plunk" a few right in a row here. Hopefully I can make the pictures work.<br />
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Here is a Forest Green skirt that I made for myself last spring. I used the "Country Skirt" pattern that I've had in my stash for a long time. It's the same pattern that I used for the black calico skirt that I made a while back.<br />
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Here's a close up of the waistband. It turned out okay and it fits but I'm not head over heals in love with the skirt.<br />
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Fabric was sportswear that I had in my stash, from my fabric fairy I believe.Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-65686988141689310202015-05-25T17:46:00.001-07:002015-05-25T17:46:52.688-07:00Gathered Skirt for All Ages from Purlbee.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, it's true I have pretty much not sewn anything for almost a year. Daughter #1 got engaged in November as canning season was ending and they set a date of February 8 so we got right to work. We sewed up some table cloths and centerpieces for the wedding but I never took any pictures. When the wedding was done, I tried to find a new routine and rhythm to life and the first week of April my back went out - BAD! Worst it's ever been. I've been to the chiropractor and sat on the couch for weeks trying to heal it.<br />
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Today I was finally able to finish up a skirt for Little Miss that I started the week before my back went out. It's the Gathered Skirt for All Ages by Purlbee that I read about on Soulmama's blog. Gave it a try! Love it! So does she! I'm thinking I might even try one for myself but I'm wondering if it will make my butt look big(ger) LOL<br />
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For her I sewed the 10-11 year size in width but the 12 year size in length. She's a tall one that one! The fabric is a cotton twill that I had in my stash. It was just on the border of being too heavy weight. I wouldn't go any heavier on the fabric or it will turn out lookin like a big umbrella!<br />
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She loves it and it went together quite easily so I'm thinking a few more are in our future.<br />
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I have one other item that I began some time this winter that hopefully I'll be able to finish now too. It's a hunter green skirt for myself. I've gotten a few Ottobre mags in the mail these past months and they are so temping. Hoping that I'll be able to sew a bit here and there without hurting. Hoping I never have to give up my sewing. Still wondering how I'll help hubby keep up with the weeding this summer but.....Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-3151286304395365752014-06-12T16:02:00.000-07:002014-06-12T16:02:04.790-07:00"Flamingo" sleeveless topThis will forever be known as the "Flamingo" shirt! LOL I had to have hubby stop by the fabric store to buy thread to match and he brought me home a spool of "Flamingo" of which the clerk gave him a deal on - I guess I need to send him on my fabric store errands more often LOL<br />
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Ottobre 2/2006 #4 Sleeveless blouse - size Eu. 46 with alterations to the front darts after this picture was taken. I did redraft the darts on the traced pattern for next time too. Lowered 'em just a bit.<br />
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Fabric: Salmon ("Flamingo") sportswear from stash. </div>
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I can not remember where it came from.</div>
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It fits well and I like it especially after I lowered the darts :-)</div>
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Freedom Acres Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7210495933321081531.post-41163716352569923792014-06-01T16:14:00.001-07:002014-06-01T16:14:27.213-07:00Raglan T'sJust a couple t-shirts - still need to make more!!! My camera is junk!! These look SO much better in real life!!!<br />
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