Colette Patterns Hazel Dress- Fabric choices

Been thinking about my Hazel dress and what colors and fabric I should sew it in.

Fabric Slippers

 
Slippers! Slippers! Slippers!

Why don't I have these in my home? In case you couldn't tell I am a bit crazy about fabric slippers.
In all honesty I just love items that keep my feet toasty. So I am sharing the love... Go forth and make amazing toasty homes for your toes.

My Fabric

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook then you already know about my newest fabric order. I love it! Look at all this eye candy!

Closeted Clutch

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Wanted to check in and show you guys what I have been doing so far. I did not anticipate having any orders for pouches or bags but... Here is the latest one.

BAM!!!

Scalloped Clutch

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I saw this and I came right on over to my blog to tell you to GO!!

Yep, just GO!!

You need to go on over to Melissa Esplin's blog for her Scalloped Clutch tutorial. The best part is that this is a no sew pattern... So click the link and GO!!

Totes

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I seem to be having a tote moment. You see I made a tote and then my mom wanted a tote and now my cousin wants a tote... Well you understand the cycle.

So here are at least 2 of the 3 completed totes that I did a while back.

Mom's Tote

Pouches

Fabric Choice

I seem to be getting orders for pouches and purses lately and to be quite honest I am a bit awed by it. I am glad for the orders... but I am still in shock.

I mean someone wants to pay me to play with my fabric... I think I gave a maniacal giggle when she asked too.

Quilt Progress- Quilt Sandwich

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If you follow me on Facebook then you would know that I was in the process of finishing a quilt top. Here are the pictures of me putting together the quilt sandwich.

Quilt Back

Adding the batting

Now the Quilt Top... Now my sandwich is complete

 So I put together the three parts: Quilt Back, Batting and Quilt Top. To secure the Quilt backing I used painters tape.

TIP: Do no put the painters tape on the batting... It will come off with the tape

Once finished I pinned the pieces together using safety pins. Then I began basting my quilt starting from the middle outwards.

Today is Thursday, I am doing this quilt for Saturday and my walking foot is not working.

Wish me luck.

Colette Patterns Jasmine shirt pattern- part 4

So I am back with Colette 1018 Jasmine Shirt Pattern. Today I tried to put on my collar and since I did not really measure the collar to make sure it was even I ended up with this.

Pattern Adjustments- Colette Patterns Jasmine Shirt

I love this shirt but ladies I feel like the tie makes you look like a freaking girl scout. I am going to attempt to make some adjustments to the pattern and change the look of the tie.

Jasmine Shirt Pattern- Fabric Choice

Do you remember this shirt from my post on patterns I want to try:

Hazel Dress Muslin

So I finally got around to trying the Hazel Dress from Colette Patterns. You can see my original post on patterns that I want to try here.

Beginner Patterns to try

I will admit it. I am a beginner clothing sewer and I have been looking for patterns to try. If you follow my blog you will notice that you do not see many clothing tips.

To be quite honest I have never really sewn clothing beyond a skirt so I have been scouring for some patterns I can try.

Here is what I came up with:

Collette Patterns:

For more of her patterns click here.

Sewaholic Patterns

Burda Style

Burda Style- #121

Burda Style #107

Burda Style #123

Now all I need to do is look for some fabrics. LOL!!

Find of the week: Bookshelf Mini Quilt

Mini Quilt

Look at this amazing quilt. If you are interested on learning how it is done check it out on Don't Call Me Betsy.

Craft Expo & Fashion Show

Honestly, I didn't know that the picture was being taken

Craft Expo
I really enjoyed this expo. It was the first one that I have ever attended and it was a lovely experience.  There were not many attendees but it was intimate because I was able to give my undivided attention to those that wanted to ask questions.

Technique: The Tailored Look

Today I want to share with you this video that I stumbled across on tips to help you sew like a pro. Yep, a pro... by helping you put a tailored look into your skirts or maybe your jacket sleeves (hhmm... something worth looking into don't yah think). I love little tips and tricks that help you figure out ways to make your sewing more personal and give it a little bit of added flair.

I hope you enjoy it. I thought that she was very clear and concise in her explanation.

Quilt Projects for Expo

So I have this book on mini quilts, that is aptly name Whip up Mini Quilts by Kathereen Riketson  and I decided that they may be more appropriate to do considering the time constraints. I am looking at getting maybe 2 from this book done and then maybe a pin wheel quilt. But my goal is to really finish early so I can add some finishing touches to my bags.

"A Litte Birdie Told Me"- by Kellie Wulfsohn (p.97). The finished size for this quilt is 38x 25 1/2 inches

Potential bag fabric

Ok, I know that I have not posted any projects in a while but I am thinking of making a classy hobo bag (yep... I used classy hobo in a sentence). I love hobo bags but they always look too grocery bagish to me.

So below are my thoughts on what I should use for my new bag.

I want to use the zebra on the outside and the red on the inside of the bag. I have had this pattern for a while now and I think that it would be best if I gave it a shot. But knowing me I probably won't read the directions because I'm just extra weird like that. I like to figure it out for myself... You never know may be able to do something interesting with it.

Clothing Attempt

Just for the record, I do not make clothing. I was never that interested in it then and I am only just having an interest in it now. Me, I prefer bags and quilts. With that said, here is my first attempt (in a long long time) at a skirt.

My Wear for the Day

I may try doing it again.