Quick Update NO Pictures

I am still around. After my sewing marathon I guess I needed a little brake. Plus I have been busy traveling back and forth to Green Bay, WI.

Also Nellie bday was March 4th and her bday party was on the 6th sorry no pictures I left my dang camera at home grrrr but, Nellie had a ball at Chuck E Cheese. It was a great bday party for her.

I haven't been sewing or crocheting for awhile I am in the process of spring cleaning and decided to get a lot of things out of my house before I move. So wanted to let those that may want some things know that right now I am selling my Brothers serger on ebay soon I wanted to sell a few crochet and sewing books. But, first my serger so if those that may want a serger here is where I posted it.

Brother 1034D Serger


I thank everyone for all the great feedback on all my latest sewing projects. I will soon get back into sewing soon right now been so busy to even sit down long enough at the sewing machine.

Like right now on my way out the house Nesa have a denist appointment.

So everyone take care. Thanks for stopping by.

Just want to let everyone know I am still doing ok just busy much.:)

4 Day Sewing Marathon

Well been sewing my butt off lately so wanted to update with all of my latest projects.:)

Well since spring is around the corner I thought I would start on doing a little bit of spring clothes for myself.

Thanks to the comments about my hair ladies was trying something new by giving it a bit of red. :)

Oh by the way warning this post contents a couple of reviews also my daughter Nesa is the one taking my pictures she begged to take them so I let her try it out. :)She did a great job. Don't you all think?

Saturday shirt number 1 A 3 hour project.
So let me start off with this tunic that is by McCall 5556

I totally love this fabric loving the colors and all. This fabric was only 1.50 a yard at Walmart and I got 3 yards. :)




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Back



Pattern Review:

Fabric: Double Knit

Pattern Description: Loose fitting, pullover tunic has self or contrast collar, collar band, front band and hem bands with side slits, button and loop closures, three-quarter length sleeves; tunics A, B have contrast sleeve bands with slit opening, button and loop closures; sleeves for tunic C consist of upper and lower sections with stays and bubble-effect finishing.

Pattern Sizing: (8-10-12-14-16), (18W-20W-22W-24W) I did 24W

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Some what it looked like the picture I just changed alot of details.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy to read and understand.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Didn't have any dislikes at all.


Fabric Used: Blueish green double knit.


Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: Didn't use the back or front hem band, just did a small hem by folding and sergering to make my own hem edging. Gave it more of a V shape done the middle of the front of the shirt didn't do the buttons. Also didn't use the sleeve stay because I didn't want a stiff sleeve I wanted a bell like sleeve for more of a flow to it.


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yeah, I will sew this again and recommend it. It's a great tunic with lightweight fabric for spring wear.


Conclusion: Like how it came out came out lovely. I think I did a great job with this tunic.




Now here go my Sunday shirt number 2 I worked yet another 3 hour project. This fabric I used for this tunic was also 1.50 a yard at Walmart I got 3 yards.


This pattern is also another McCall 5757


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Pattern Review:

Fabric: Silk Double Knit

Pattern Description: Tunics A, B, C have front pleats and sleeve variations; tunic A has short sleeves with lower pleated sections and self-fabric flowers; tunic B has three-quarter length sleeves with lower pleated sections and ribbon with purchased applique and jewel stones; tunic C has long sleeves.

Pattern Sizing: (8-10-12-14-16), (18W-20W-22W-24W) I did 22W

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Nah not really did a few changes in the alternation area. But, somewhat I sticked to most of the details.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy to read and understand.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Didn't have any dislikes at all.


Fabric Used: Silk double knit, black, grey and light blue


Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I did longer sleeves and gave it a bell like to the sleeves. Didn't do ribbons or jewels appliques or roess on the top side of the tunic.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yeah, I will sew this again and recommend it. It's a great tunic with lightweight fabric for spring wear.


Conclusion: Like how it came out came out it's very nice looking on me. I think I did a great job with this tunic.





Now Monday project yet another shirt number 3. Yet this project was 4 hours. This fabric also was 1.50 a yard at Walmart and I brought 3 yards.


This pattern is by McCall 5768

I like this pattern but, after seeing it in a picture I don't think I should of used that color purple I was trying something new there but, don't think purple looks great on me. :(



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Pattern Review:

Fabric: Silk Double Knit

Pattern Description: Loose fitting, pullover tunic in two lengths or ankle length caftan has contrast front and back neck band, inverted pleat at center front, slightly flared, above wrist sleeve with or without contrast sleeve bands and side slits; all garments have narrow hems; tunic A has instructions for contrast yo-yos included and two-piece sleeves; tunic B has contrast trim.

Pattern Sizing: 18W-20W-22W-24W), KK(26W-28W-30W-32W) I did 24W

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? So so I did a lot of the details in the pattern but, did some changes to make it my own.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy to read and understand.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Didn't have any dislikes at all.


Fabric Used: Silk double knit, purple, grey, black


Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: Didn't use the patch work at the top going around the collar. I also closed up my front collar piece it don't have that open open doing down the middle in the front.


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yeah, I will sew this again and recommend it. It's a great tunic with lightweight fabric for spring wear.


Conclusion: Like how it came out came out it's very nice looking on me. I think I did a great job with this tunic.



My Tuesday project. (Jacket)This fabric was 6.50 a yard got 6 yards from Walmart. A 6 to 8 hour project.

Pattern is from Simplicity 3870


In the making:



Picture 1 jacket





Picture 2 lining





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Front 2




Back




Back close up on button and waist band




Close up on lining in the inside



Pattern Review:

Fabric: Pleather/Leather and cotton

Pattern Description: A jacket with 4 pockets C, a jacket with no pockets B. Plus Size Jacket, Gauchos and Pants


Pattern Sizing: 18W-20W-22W-24W), KK(26W-28W-30W-32W) I did 26W

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? So so I did a lot of the details in the pattern but, did some changes to make it my own.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Very easy to read and understand.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Didn't have any dislikes at all.


Fabric Used: Black Leather and blue cotton for the lining


Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: Didn't do all 4 pockets only did 2 pockets did my own pocket sizing 7 by 7 and the flap 6 1/2 inches long. I wanted my pockets to be bigger then what the pattern asks for. I also used 8 buttons size 7/8 gold. I did my own measurements for the button holes in the front of the jacket I did 5 inches apart from each other. I also made a slice on the right and left side of the jacket at the bottom to give it that more of a movement to ti so it wont be so tight around my waist since I was working with leather. I also added a fabric piece that measures in 1 1/2 inches in width that is sewn around the back of the jacket where the waist is. I also added a little flap fold with a button right there also to give it a more of a design to it. To give it my own design I change this jacket a bit as you can see.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yeah would sew this again probably in denim since leather works up a lot of time I think I would do it in a lighter weight fabric next time.

Conclusion: Like how this came out love that I gave it my own style to fit me. :)


Ok that's it. I just showed you all my 4 day marathon that I did. I just was so inspired for the pass couple of days and just couldn't pull myself away from my sewing maching. But, now going to take a couple of day brake now. Going to get back into reading and want to try out a few crochet projects again.


Thanks everyone for stopping by to check out my blog. Thanks for everyone that keep visiting and living me great comments it totally helps me to know that others to at least like most of the things I do.

Everyone take care.:)

My Capelet and Belt M5764

Thanks goodness it's Friday. So what do everyone have plan this weekend?
My weekend will content a bit of reading and sewing. Tomorrow Project Runway will be have a little marathorn of a couple of the old shows so that will inspire me to get my sewing on. I have been behind on a bit of sewing since I been reading up a storm late.

But, I decided to throw my book down long enough to finally finish my capelet with belt.
This is my first time doing a capelet so bare with me. It worked out great liked how it turned out. I also have to confess I am not a green wearing type of gal just never could get into wearing green but, I gave this fabric a shoot. I wanted to change up my colors a bit but, I did keep in on a dark green so it would look a little black in the dark so I couldn't give up my dark colors way to much lol.

But, here go my capelet and belt pattern is by McCall 5764
Front


Close up on front


Back


Back again



Pattern Review:
Pattern Description: MISSES’ ANDWOMEN’S CAPELETS AND BELT: Loose fitting, unlined, waist or hip length capelet has collar variations and front buttonhole and button closures; capelets C, D have belt and faced openings and back loop for belt; capelet D has optional topstitching on collar.

Pattern Sizing:(18W-20W-22W-24W) I used the 22

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yep somewhat I did a lot of changes compared to the one on the envelope

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, they was so so what easy as I went I just flow with it on my own.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Didn't have any dislikes at all

Fabric Used: Used a stretch satin fabric that had these white pinstripe decor going down the fabric to give it that stretchy-ness to it. Also used white and green cotton for the inside lining to the open part of the capelet and also used that same fabric for the belt to give it that reverse type thing to the belt so that means there isn't a right or wrong when it comes to the belt. I also have 3 dark green buttons size 1 1/2 for closure :)

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't make the button holes in the front for the belt to loop though. I wanted my belt to come around the capelet to give it more closure to where my arms are. I also only did 3 buttons but, I made 4 button holes

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yeah I will sew this again but, I will give it a try in sewing it in denim.

Conclusion: I like how this turned out it worked up great I just did a little alterations to it to make it more a little more of me when it comes to the capelet. I like that it's green never really wear green so this worked out great.


So there you have it my latest sewing project still no crocheting projects to report. Hoping to get back into my crocheting soon. :) But, until then have some sewing projects that I want to start on this weekend. Or at least start cutting out. I have plans for me 3 shirts and some tan jeans. :)Wish me luck.


Hope everyone have a great weekend everyone take care. Thanks for stopping by. :)

I am Trying To Get Back To my Hobbies

Well this pass week I have been really busy kids doctors appointments my doctors appointments been back and forth between Milwaukee, WI and Green Bay, WI so been busy on and off.

I did start on one sewing project it's a Capelet M5764 Tanya made this same capelet on her blog. Sorry Tanya I was going to do it in denim but, changed my mind at the last minute decided to do something else with that denim I have. I always do that sometimes.

But, so far this is what I have done. Really not that much. I got the back and front pieces done have to add the belt with the belt hoops and the collar then I am done.













I also been a bad gal keep buying more and more fabric and patterns. I just can't pass up good deals when I see them. I get the fabric and have plans on what to do with them but, yet to get it cut out crazy huh.












Also since I been sitting in doctors office most of this week I decided to read to pass time. I got more books from friends, family and my sweetheart. As you can see below my book collect keeps getting bigger. I now have over 300 books that is novel books that's not counting my crocheting and sewing books because if we count that I will have about over 500 books then lol.
So finished 2 books this pass week working on trying to finish up another book by Tuesday. I am way into my books lately it takes me to another whole world. I wish I had that speed reading talent I then could finish 5 a week wow. :)













Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day I had a ok Valentine's Day wish it could have been better it started snowing grrrr lol.




That's it. Everyone take care have a great week.

Hats Hats And More Hats

Ok been back from my weekend getaway. Did a little shopping while in Green Bay, WI found some lovely fabrics that I now have to figure out what to do with all this fabric. I also got some patterns of all kinds. My plan this spring is to start sewing alot more and hopefully sell a few things from time to time. Thinking about jackets ranging from size 12 and up. First have to get more a couple of dressforms sometime this month.

But, here is a few fabrics and patterns my sweetheart got for me after batting my eyes and saying you know you want to get it for me lol.





Ok also I made me a few hats for myself a Newsboy (Women) hat and a cap. I got a couple of responds about my hats people wondering where I got them from but, after saying I made them myself there goes a ramp-page I have been sewing hats since Sunday night. Sold about 6 so far have a couple left that I thought I would put on my Etsy shop and see how it goes on there, since I haven't been sewing on Etsy I mainly been doing a lot of person to person selling but, thought well why not. So taking a leap.


The description to ever hat is in my Etsy Shop if you like more details about them all. I also want to try to do custom made orders by have different fabrics and the customer picks the fabric they want from the fabric swags I email if someone want a custom order done. I also want to add some more hats with matching purses to my shop soon. :)



Here is a few of the hats I whipped up. I have been sewing my butt off going to take a 2 day brake of sewing and start reading since I got more books that I added to my collection.















I did 2 Newsboy (Women) hats and 4 caps with buttons on the side for a little design. They all ranges in size small to medium. From 22 inches to 23 1/2 inches for sizes.

Patterns I followed are from McCall 5541 with a little alternation I did on the caps and other pattern is from Simplicity 2808 with also more alternations.


Here go 2 hats I made for myself. 1 is the Newsboy hat and the other is the cap. The newsboy hat is a large due that I have lots of braids, and the cap is a medium I haven't wore it yet will wear it after I take my braids out.







Well ok I think that is all for now just a quick update on my latest projects. No crocheting lately but, have to get back to that this week since I am still working on that afghan for myself and I started on a wrap/shawl something of my own pattern I am whipping up.


So everyone have a great week, take care of yourself. :)

What A Weekend

Wanted to get some sewing done this weekend so I got plenty of sewing done. But, first want to start off with a award I received from a wonderful woman by the name of Tanya her blog is called Sew Sassy Again. Thanks a bunch Tanya for the award. I totally love your blog and if you haven't nominated me totally would have nominated you.

I was surprise to get the award from Tanya. Tanya happen to come cross my blog a couple of months ago and have been stopping in since. I love her sewing projects she do great work. You go girl.:)

So now I have to nominate 7 people on my blog who should I give this Kreativ Blogger Award to hummmmmmm.




1. Christina - Crafty Christina because she does some great creative projects. With her crocheting and now she doing knitting. Waiting to see more sewing projects there Christina lol. :)

2. Susan - Knitters Delight, I recently just starting visiting her blog a couple of months ago and loving her sewing projects. Great job there.:)

3. Cami - Crochet Cami, OMG she does some lovely quilting work. I am not a quilter but, I just may want to try it out one day. Love her crocheting and knitting projects as well. :)

4. C Dishmey - Wall Street by Day, I know she just recently started back sewing but, always loved her sewing projects from the first time I visited her blog.

5. Kim - Kim Kouture yep you guess it she sews also from clothes to bags and more. Great job, love visiting her blog.:)

6. Lisa H - Sew On and Sew On is a great sewer. She is plus size like myself and she show so many sewing projects that I totally want to try it she is totally making room for us plus sizers to go for it. :) WTG

This last blogger I am going to list I know have already been nominated by another blogger but, it wont hurt to nominate her again due that I love her work.:)

7. Cennetta - The Mahogany Stylist, another wonderful sewer. Love everything she makes. Keep up the great work.


Now all these bloggers I nominate they also need to nominate 7 other bloggers and contact them on there blogs to let them know you nominated them for the Kreativ Blogger Award.


Ok now on with the show. I know everyone been hoping to caught a couple of pictures to the purse I finally finished for my blog contest winner "Nancy" the one that won. Remember I had a dress that I was going to make into a purse/bag.

So finally finished it so now you can get a few pictures of the bag.:)


Bag


Inside lining, with my tag label


Front of purse that shows off a pretty cherry/ this is also a pocket and part of the handle straps.


See pockets also on both sides :)




Also another sewing project that I started Saturday night and finshed yesterday Sunday morning.
Again no pattern followed just some old jeans I had that I cut out to use to make me a draft.

Fabric: Denim

Notions: 3 navy buttons 3/4 inch and 1 7 inch black zipper

Pattern Description: Jeans/ that is a grayish black color, with 2 pockets in the back with flaps to the pockets and hip pockets in the front.

Pattern Sizing: Sizes 20 plus size

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Didn't follow a pattern used a pair of my old jeans to trace out a draft to make my jeans here.

Were the instructions easy to follow? I mainly used instructions on what I already knew when it comes to sewing. I used a couple of sewing books to get the idea of what I was doing.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? This was my own pattern I liked it all.


Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: There wasn't none.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I totally would sew this again. I am now getting the hang of drafting out my own patterns from old clothes and it fits fine. I would recommend it to those sewers that would like to take that chance.

Conclusion: Love my new jeans they fit lovely. I like that it's not to loose or to tight and it fits in all the right places. I just couldn't believe that I did this WOW :) LOL


WIP on Front


WIP on back


Front



Back


Me/Front


Close up on back pockets


Me/Back


What's on my sewing table for the upcoming weeks. I wont be doing much sewing this upcoming weekend going back go Green Bay my sweatheart's birthday is Friday. So will do as much sewing from now until Thursday.

I have plans to do Nesa some jeans and a shirt. Me 2 shirts and some jeans. I also want to do a hat for the first time to see how that turns out.

Later on down the line. I want to do a capelet with belt pattern I believe is by McCall also want to work on a cardigan and of course purses and more recons.


But, that's all for now thanks for stopping by blogger friends.:) Take care everyone.