I tried to make those pajama pants I mentioned in an earlier post, but they turned out to be designed for one giant oompa loompa. (I’m by no means perfect, but I’m definitely not a giant oompa loompa.) I may have to turn them into a tent.
One more successful thing to come out of my […]
Entries Tagged as 'Sewing'
I’ve Got a Brand New Bag
March 19th, 2008 · 5 Comments
Tags: Sewing · Bags & Accessories
I’ve Got Plans
March 5th, 2008 · 8 Comments
I mentioned earlier that I have a long sewing to do list. I’m chipping away at it, but there’s still more to do. That said, I was talking with a knitter friend tonight about dreaming about all the projects we want to make for ourselves. She’s got this gorgeous sweater she wishes she had time […]
Tags: Sewing
A New Machine and a Finished Project
February 15th, 2008 · 4 Comments
What happened to this morning’s post? It was delayed, because I was happily sewing away on my fancy new sewing machine! It was time to retire my good old generic home ec machine and bring in the new Baby Lock Creative Pro. So far, I’m loving it.
This afternoon I finished up a tote bag for […]
Tags: Totes · Sewing · Bags & Accessories
Keeping Warm
February 12th, 2008 · 1 Comment
It snowed and snowed yesterday until we were pretty much housebound. Weather conditions like that always make me want to snuggle under a blanket with a mug of hot chocolate and read a book. With no sewing machine today, I also had some time to think about other ways to warm up my home. Here […]
Tags: Do It Yourself · Sewing · Etsy

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