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Sew crazy!

My own pattern for a simple tote bag
Sometimes a creative bug will hit me and I become obsessed with only painting or drawing or whatever.  Lately sewing has become my favorite thing to do.  It could be because of my current job at a fabric store where I am surrounded with fabric and endless inspiration.  Hm...

Simplicity #2183
In the past few weeks I have made three skirts, a scarf, a jacket, a t-shirt and a scrub shirt for my hubby and tote bags.  The patterns are all super easy, the thing that takes time is cutting out the patterns.  When it comes to sewing the complex patterns are not for this girl.  Keep it simple and let the fabric do the talking.  The clothes are all patterns that were purchased, but the bag was made up by little ol' me.  :)

See & Sew B5516
See & Sew B5516




Mccalls #6107

Kwik Sew pattern # 1750 with modifications
This isn't everything, but just a few examples of my sewing projects.

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Andi Keding said…
Boy you have been busy. I started a bridesmaid dress for my dauhgter. Have not sewn a dress in 20 years. It took me a week to get up the courage to cut it out. I basted it all together as I had to use a pattern size 16. And my daughter is not a 16. Boy, I went by her waist size, fitted it on her and don't have that much left over. I can't believe how they size those patterns. Great job.
April 17, 2012 at 7:55 AM
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