Colette Patterns Hazel Dress- Fabric choices

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

Embroidery design

 Here working on a new embroidery design for a shirt. Now all I need to do is make the shirt so that I can transfer the design and get started. I have not don embroidery in a long time so I am a bit apprehensive about the results.

Wish me luck!

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.

E-Reader Case

Here is another commissioned piece for a case for a Nook. So off I went to go and make a pattern with the measurements that I was given.

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!

Sewing Machine Cover- Sew Delicious

Well I saw this beautiful tutorial on Sew Delicious for a quilted sewing machine cover.

I think that it is gorgeous and what I love most about it is that it's simple.

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!!!

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.

Pattern Muslin Success

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Pay no attention to the background mess... I'm still unpacking

So I am not too sure what my size is with these patterns. Depending on the company sometimes my size can range from 14 - 18. Therefore I make my muslin's for the simplest projects sometimes.

Colette Patterns- Jasmine Shirt 1018

I am finally finished the Jasmine Shirt 1018.

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 - part 2

Putting together my top and I wanted to share pictures of my progress

Don't worry... I am wearing pants

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.

Quilting Techniques Tutorial

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.