Seam 2 Rip

Jeff recently graduated  from Cal. Berkeley. I wanted to give him something I knew he would like, and use. Of course, boxers came to mind. He likes the lizard prototype pair I made a while back, so I figured, let’s do that again. I found some very cute, brightly colored race car fabric with black checks in the background. Very appropriate considering he graduated with a degree in Engineering/Transportation.  I also found some ” floating peppers” fabric. Also brightly colored, and fun. ( We both like spicy food.) Seemed like a good idea, and he liked it as well.

I am pleased with both pair.  He loves them and agreed to model for me. So, here you go. Two new pair of boxers for Jeff.  (-;

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A while back, a client of mine gave me some bridal fabric.  I decided recently to make something with it to see how hard, or easy it would be to work with.  Surprisingly, it was not that bad. It sewed nicely, and the only complaint I have is the raveling.  I solved that problem with my serger!

I used a pattern I have had since before I had my daughter. Yes, dated, but very cute! I used white eyelet back then, and wore it a lot.  I won’t be wearing this one.  It is an experiment that turned out rather nice.  If anyone is interested in it, let me know, we can discuss it.  (-;

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I make tote bags all the time, and after a while they are not much to blog about. However, Nat has started an Etsy account recently, and I wanted to give her a little something to silk screen, and try to sell. Camouflage fabric is different from what I usually use. I had some pieces floating around in my collection of  fabric that  I have been holding on to for a while. Thought it might make some interesting bags. Nothing fancy, just practical and sturdy.  I am sure by the time Nat puts her spin on this one, it will be “Etsy “ready!

Odd pieces of camouflage fabric

Those pieces are now a tote!

Ta da!!!

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Steve’s birthday is coming up in May. I was invited to his early birthday/dinner party and wanted to bring him a little something. His partner told me he could use some new shopping bags. The ones he is using now are getting  worn, and could be replaced. Well, since I know how to sew, and  bags are relatively simple to make, I jumped on the idea. Of course, making  only one was not good enough. I felt he needed choices, and made the grand total of three!  Good things come in three’s, right?

I rummaged through my collection of fabric, and found what I needed. Steve loves orange. He has lots of color around him, all the time. ( You should see his house. Fabulous! ) A pair of  khakis, a sheet, and remnant pieces have been spun to three different sized, fully functional, completely lined, fabulous bags. I am pleased with how they turned out.  He loves them!  He told me he used two of them,  just today. Hurray!

                                                                    Happy Birthday, Steve !

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Angel was nice enough to take a photo of her newly remodeled kitchen, with all the pillows and cushions I covered . They look very nice, and both of us are very pleased.  Thanks, Angel!

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Angel redecorated her kitchen recently, and wanted some cushions, and pillows to place in the corner unit that was created for dining, studying, hanging out, etc. She wants to use “Sunbrella”, natural colors, and simple design. My kind of project. 🙂

The fabric is easy to sew, and is very strong.  I think it will be just the ticket for what she wants.

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Well, generally I don’t like to work with knit fabric. I usually run when someone asks me to make something with it. Guess what?  Yep, that’s right. I finally broke down, and made a blouse using black, crushed penne.  Kind of a stretch, crushed velvet. I was also wanting to make a “cowel” neckline. Haven’t done that before. So there you have it. Success with knit, and a new, fun neckline.  I am pleased.

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The sale on flannel was to good to let go. I found two more prints that I couldn’t pass up.  Colorful lizards, and little white paws. TOO cute!

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I made a pair of boxer shorts years ago. I wanted to try again. I ran to Thrift town to get a pair for the crazy price of 99 cents, to use as a pattern.  Well,  the pattern idea worked pretty well. Sadly, no instructions to follow. I did get stuck for a bit trying to figure out the front panel. Silly me. It’s not that  difficult! I finally referred to a pant pattern I had, and it all came together.  They look pretty good. I am thinking of giving them to my roomy.

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