Trials and Tribulations with Quilting, Machine Embroidery, Sewing and Knitting
Posted in Sewing on Apr 7th, 2009
I finished my Summer Shirt (from Weekend Sewing by Heather Ross). I used a thicker fabric than recommended because I wanted to wear this in autumn and possibly winter (with something underneath). The thicker cotton made the button loop a bit tricky and in the end I made a wider version than the pattern. As [...]
Posted in Sewing on Mar 11th, 2009
I’ve traced the pattern and cut the fabric for this blouse … You can find it in this book. On a different topic, I’m very excited to hear that Hillary Lang (from Wee Wonderfuls) is writing a book for Melanie Falick.
Posted in Inspiration, Sewing on Mar 6th, 2009
My copy of Weekend Sewing (by Heather Ross) arrived. I bought it from here. I have plans to make the summer blouse (here’s a picture of someone else’s) and the ‘Go Everywhere Shirt Dress’ – I can’t seem to find an image of that one. The instructions look good and the design and style of this [...]