Tag Archives: stretch

Wrapless Wrap Baby Carrier

Time for my project for the February Sewing Challenge!  Something for someone you love… I chose to make a sling for the newest addition to our family & he just LOVES snuggling in it while mama works around the house … Continue reading

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6 1/4 yards of lace = 5 more pairs of panties!

So last night I finally got around to trying out the Jalie 2568 pattern that I bought a while back.  Well I made 1 pair of the Brazilian Hipsters out of black lace & love them!  This afternoon I decided … Continue reading

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Jalie 2568 ~ Brazilian Hipster Panties!

I have to admit at first I thought it was silly… making your own underwear?  I made one pair a few years ago & they were okay, but not special enough to make more!  Then I found the Jalie 2568 … Continue reading

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Self Drafted Toddler Leggings

Well I have long skinny mini kiddos!  This makes it difficult with a lot of sewing patterns… even the good ones being wide.  Well for a while I have been wanting to make the girls a bunch of basic leggings … Continue reading

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Sewing Machine Straight Stretch Stitch

Here it is!!!  If you are like me there is a good chance you either got a used machine without a manual or lost it (even if you got it new).  I know with knit fabrics being so popular in … Continue reading

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My Azalea Dress!

I downloaded it from Burda Style last week & have been looking for the perfect fabric for it since!  Well if you saw my Wal-mart post I got it finally . Anyways it is a FREE downloadable pattern… but it … Continue reading

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My Wal-mart finds!

So I don’t get fabric there often, but I ran in to pick up some thread for a friend (no quilt shops or craft stores near her, just wal-mart).  Anyways I cam home with lots of fabric   I had … Continue reading

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ADORABLE 3-in-1 T-shirt dress / Tunic Top / Skirt!!!

Not only did this turn out SUPER adorable, it was fast, easy & only cost less then .50!!!! Best part? It’s also a nice ‘green’ environmental re-con! So I went to a church yard sale today & saw a few … Continue reading

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