I enjoyed the first week of Me Made May. It made me whip out my machine and stitch some more this weekend. I worked on a toile for a sheath, made a gardening Sorbetto from old pillowcases, and made a gold lame tee from leftover fabric from my daughter’s leggings. Since the weather is so screwy, I might be wearing me made sweaters and sundresses all in the same week this week.
Colette Taffy
April 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I wish I had enough trim to finish out the arms but instead I just zigzagged the edges. I had to add extra pleats in at the top as the the neckline is much too wide, I should have cut a 10 neckline and shoulder and done an FBA. I'm chicken because I haven't tried one yet but it's time to bite the bullet and do it for the sake of fit. Otherwise I really like this top but can't {Read More}
Me Made May 2013
April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I’ve decided to participate in MMMay13. I’ve been sewing for a little over a year. I’m improving slowly but surely, even though I always forget to post finished projects on here. Me Made May will at least be a visual record of what I’ve made and help me figure out my wardrobe gaps. I’m excited and nervous. I think the main thing I need to remember is that this is about me. I sew for me and what it {Read More}
Garden apron
April 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
My friend, Tomato, aka Jen turned 23 last week. She is starting her first garden. As one who carries produce in my tee or skirt I can tell you that I wanted to make her a garden apron. I put a rather large pocket for produce carrying and smaller ones for tools. Look how smiley she is. I'm so glad she liked it. She was even impressed by the lace hem tape. I aim to please. Now I need {Read More}
Check up on New Year’s Resolutions
April 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I,Tracy, am taking the #seamlesspledge until Dec. 31, 3013. That was my second resolution. So far, so good. I bought one red sweater, a bra and shoes. Good shoes. Because I have plantar fasciitis…it comes with my crap thyroid and other delights. So, good shoes are a must. I ask for them for my birthday. I don’t count bras and shoes, especially since I try not to buy too many. My shoes were Rieker’s-so cute and very comfy. Love {Read More}
McCall’s 6030
March 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
I made this for my stepdaughter for a formal dance at school. I made a muslin at first and still had to make a lot of adjustments. The bodice runs really big so I had to size it down quite down. The rest of it was really simple to put together though.
Ready for 2013
January 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
New Years resolutions 2013 1. Eat healthy and mindfully. 2. Continue my Seamless Pledge for 2013. 3. Keep track of all purchases and work on reducing expenses. 4. Pay down debt. 5. Work on being kinder and more forgiving. 6. Set boundaries and learn to abide by them- for yourself and others. 7. Laugh every single day. 8. Be kind to my body. Give it exercise and rest. 9. Write down every small thing I must remember. 10. Continue {Read More}
Beans and Frogs
December 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today begins 11 days of staycation time. I’m going to go home, start soaking beans for soup tonight and frog a scarf that I have royally effed up. I think I’ll even drink some Malbec that my lovely boss gave me for Christmas. I’m wondering how many projects I can get done during this break. Hopefully at least one knitting project, 2 sewing projects and some freezer meal prepping. I’d also like to refinish my kitchen countertop. Let’s see how {Read More}
Another Lisette
December 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
So, I tried another Lisette dress since I really like the style and comfort level of this dress. Any dress with pockets is an automatic bonus for me. I used some more free fabric from the vintage collection my friend Jen gave me. It’s a blue/gold light denim. Super cozy. I made the hips wider on this one than the red linen I did this summer. That one is nice but pulls a little across the hips and makes me {Read More}
New Look 6723
November 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This fabric is from my free pile from my friend, Jen. I really love the fabric, it’s super soft and has a bit of stretch. I wanted to use New Look 6723 as I thought the silhouette of the dress I made out of it for summer was very flattering. I didn’t want it to be too plain, so handstitched red piping to the neckline and sleeves with a red zipper in the back. My mom suggested using a zipper {Read More}
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