19th Mar 2023
Merlot Ponte Knit
Ann and her husband were invited to a beautiful late summer wedding here in Houston, Tx. The event was a semi-formal affair for a colleague of Ann’s husband. Because Ann’s sewing time is limited ri…
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12th Dec 2022
Black Pleated Stretch Velvet
Beverly says, "I just finished with this stretch velvet. Love it. The ribs are going horizontally with the grain. Fabric is easy to manipulate, and I used a size 11 stretch needle."Fabric: Black Plea…
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28th Nov 2022
Army Green Rayon Jersey Knit
Beverly says, “I used a size 11 stretch needle. The seams naturally open when pressing, so I didn’t serge seams because it does not ravel. Pre-washing the fabric is optional. I used the knit fusibl…
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27th Nov 2022
Red Ponte Knit
Andrea says, "This number is my Ponte dress. The fire to my wardrobe when I need a quick "dressy" outfit with a simple pair of shoes. What is it about red that takes an outfit up a notch or two? Th…
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28th Jul 2022
Sahara Sand Rayon Jersey Knit
Paula says, "A summer make for me. Tie T-shirt, lounge pants, and flare skirt. The design on T-shirt and pants was created by me with Procreate and sublimated on a white jersey knit, then stitched o…
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28th Jul 2022
Tiered Linen Skirt
Andrea says, "Stories start way before you see the outcome. This project started a year ago. Finally, here you are, the Rainbow skirt inspired by a Zimmermann design I found on Farfetch (2021). All…
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11th Jun 2022
Black/Ivory Jacquard Double Knit
Beverly says, "Just finished this top. The fabric was like a dream. It’s light and has movement but it is sturdy. Used a ballpoint needle." Fabric: Black/Ivory Jacquard Double Knit Pattern:…
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6th Jun 2022
Satin Back Crepe-Teal
Andrea says, "The making of the "Dance Dress", my draft, was the requested design for this Junior High dance. I made the princess bodice with 3/4" straps that helped to cover the underpinnings. The…
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6th Jun 2022
Blue Jean Denim
Kasey says, “Who says gardening can’t be fashionable? I finished a second pair of overalls for myself and my husband, and I used designer fabric to boot. It’s a Ralph Lauren denim from our local fabri…
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6th Jun 2022
White/Pink/Orange Floral Viscose Challis
Nateida says, “This fabric was perfect for this pattern McCalls 7742, easy to handle and sew. I highly recommend french seams as it gives such a beautiful finish on the inside. I also highly recomme…
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9th May 2022
Spring Green Linen
This sews and wears like a dream! I love the crispness, the pics are taken after a long day in the office and it relaxes so well. It is a solid color so it really pops with the bernina triple stitch i…
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2nd May 2022
Eggplant Paisley Viscose Jersey Knit
Lenora says, “This fabric is soft against the skin and was a dream to work with. The cut edges of the fabric lay flat and do not ravel in the least. The fabric is a bit more drapey than the pattern…
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