Tag Archives: stretch

The Perfect Fitted Cap Sleeve Tee from iCandy (link to free pattern/tutorial)

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

Recently on Pinterest I fell in love with ‘The Perfect Fitted Cap Sleeve Tee’ from iCandy. It is a cute simple tee that can easily remain causal, layered or dressed up!   Depending on the colors you use it can … Continue reading →

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Sewing with Knits 101

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

I have been sewing with knits for a while but as they have become more available more people have started trying them out as well.  Unfortunately they don’t always realize that they sew a bit differently until they finish the … Continue reading →

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Fix it Tutorial: Nice flat knit collars!

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

This mini fix it tutorial goes along with my recent post about fixing pants.  It also goes alone with my issue with lots of patterns, though most common with .pdf’s & free online tutorials you will find these issues with … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Upcycled Dress & Clothes From ANY Knit Pattern!

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

Upcycled dresses, hoodies & pants are currently very popular but can easily cost an arm and a leg.  There is good reason for that, well made garments take time to make & decent knits are not cheap.  I have started … Continue reading →

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Wrapless Wrap Baby Carrier

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

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!

Posted on September 6, 2009 by

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!

Posted on September 6, 2009 by

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

Posted on August 1, 2008 by

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 Triple Stretch Stitch

Posted on July 30, 2008 by

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!

Posted on July 6, 2008 by

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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