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A little bit of sewing
I’ve been working on the forums lately, and making bad faces at my embroidery machine as I tried to get this applique to stitch out nicely. This one’s still not perfect, but after multiple stitch-outs,...
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Sewing with Ottobre Patterns: 4/2006 issue, shirt #31
A quick pattern review for you today. :) When I went to cut this pattern out, I realized it needs 2 cuts of the front piece for the crossover. However, there wasn’t enough of the fabric I wanted to use...
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Tutorial: How to Sew Patchy Side Panel Pants
Today we are digging wayyyyy back into the Sewing Mamas forums for this fantastic tutorial to make patchy side panel pants. This tutorial was created by Tara for Sewing Mamas back in 2005. Supplies:...
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June Challenges!
It’s June! How are you doing with these monthly challenges? The Monthly Challenge for June 2013: June – Make it Sew Organized! Use your sewing skills to organize your space or yourself! There’s plenty...
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Fantastic Sewing Weekend!
This weekend, fifteen Sewing Mamas gathered in Lester Prairie, Minnesota. They came from Texas, California, Indiana, Missouri, Virginia, Illinois, South Dakota, Iowa, and, of course, Minnesota. It was...
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Sewing Mamas Retreat 2013 – part 2
I wonder what the girls were thinking when we drove down this road and I left them at the retreat. Really, I didn’t mean to leave them for as long as I did, but I had to go get food. The retreat...
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Sewing Mamas Retreat 2013: Amazing Friends
On Friday, there was a secret sister swap. I had opted out because I have been working very hard at being more realistic with my time commitments and didn’t want to sign up for a spot and then be...
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Ruffle Fabric Skirt Tutorial
Today’s tutorial was created by Mel, aka SewingMel, who can also be found blogging at Sewingmel. Thanks, Mel! This skirt is made based on your measurements, and it can be made for kids or adults....
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August’s Sewing Challenges
The calendar says August, it’s been feeling more like late September lately. We’ll see what August brings. Hopefully no snow! :) August’s Monthly Challenge Unneccessarily Complicated Create a highly...
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September’s Challenges
Hooray for September! September is one of my favorite months. The kids go back to school, the weather cools and we head into fall, my favorite season. September’s Monthly Challenge Be a Stash Buster!...
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Kwik Sew 3275 – Girl’s PJ Pants
Happy Day! I started and finished something! These are Kwik Sew 3275 in size 10. I took 2″ off the rise and added 2″ to the inseam, which made them the same length as the size 12. I used 24.5″ of 1″...
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Stash Game – pajama pants love and a ruffle skirt
Pajama pants are a great way to sew up a fabric stash. My growing-like-weeds-children all need them. Of course, they need pajama tops, too, but pants are quick and easy. I’ve been in need of a quick...
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Ottobre 5/2013 has landed
It’s always fun to flip through the latest Ottobre pattern magazine when it arrives. This issue is no exception. This coat is done up in wool, but I’d like to give it a try in a heavy Polartec fleece....
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Tutorial: Ruffle Skirt for American Girl or other 18″ dolls
Hello! Here’s a tutorial for you today! I had a little bit of ruffle fabric leftover from Zoe’s skirt. I’ve been trying to slowly build up some doll clothes for her birthday this fall. Shhhhhhhh! Don’t...
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Stash Game – Week One standings
The Stash Gamers are off to a great start this month! Week One Top Ten point scorers: plainjanesews 590 kellyblueyes 144 sharon4 135 Heather62 114 sandrahd 93.28 sewingmel 87.48 momtoesther 75...
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Not So Quick Zig Zag Crib Skirt Tutorial
I went down to my sister’s to visit her family and meet my new nephew. While I was there, she mentioned that she had made curtains for the nursery with curtain clips and hem tape. She thought maybe she...
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Stash Game – Week Two Standings
We’re halfway through the month! Hope everyone is sewing merrily along. It was another close week, just 3 points separated the 10th and 11th place! Week Two Top Ten point scorers: SGRAHA 192 Heather62...
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Ottobre 4/2013 – #33 “Ruler” raglan t-shirt
This is a size 152, made for my daughter who will be 10 in a couple months. She’s tall and has her mom’s gorilla arms. Poor kid. I added length to the sleeves and body. The arms seem a bit snug,...
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Sewing Tutorial: Create a Cover With Handles to Carry Your Bible or Other...
This tutorial was created for Sewing Mamas by Kelley, who is Chrisnkelley in our forums. Thanks Kelley! This is what we are making: This is a Bible cover for my daughter. The cover has 2 ribbon straps...
View ArticleHosting a Quilt Square Swap!
I just finished hosting a quilt square swap. If you haven’t participated in one before, here’s how it works. Each swap has 30 spots in it. Each participant signs up for one or more spots. For each...
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