Trials and Tribulations with Quilting, Machine Embroidery, Sewing and Knitting
Posted in Sewing on Nov 5th, 2007
I was motivated by the team at SewMamaSew! to attempt an apron from a tea towel. It is part of their 30 Days of Gifts to Sew. The original idea for the apron is from Randi (i have to say ) – there is a tutorial and everything. As the T-Towel is enormous (it’s one from [...]
Posted in Sewing on Nov 1st, 2007
I finished the summer top. I’m pretty pleased with how it turned out – the sleeves are a bit dodgy and next time I would make my own bias binding rather than using a shop bought version.
Posted in Sewing on Oct 28th, 2007
I’ve been trying to buy my girls summer tops. I want them to be cool and to keep them covered (to avoid sunburn). I couldn’t find any in the shops, so I decided to make my own. I selected the Newlook pattern (6526). Although I’m going to make version A with the sleeves from B [...]