Seam 2 Rip

Jeffery has been after me to make a vest for him for quite a while. He is tall and slender, and finding clothing off the rack is difficult. I agreed, but not without a prototype. I made two, and finally with his help adjusting, I came up with the right pattern.

He picked a suiting fabric, and a contrasting gray lining fabric. I don’t like the lining fabric. It is slippery, and not easy to work with, but I figured it out, and the end result is very nice. I stitched the one remaining button, and a label on the lining. Looks good!  I am sure Jeff will like it as much as I do! 

A year or so ago, I was making infinity scarves like a crazy person. I slowed my jets on them after a while because I figured folks were tired of seeing them.  Well, I recently

decided to make a few more, and I am pleased with the results.

Tina purchased a kit for a quilt. It was strips of “Ultra Cuddle”. I usually run, if someone asks me to work with it, but I decided to give it a shot.  It is very slippery, and sheds quite a bit.  I used my walking foot, and it helped, but still had to take stitching  out more than I like. 2 layers of slippage, one of batting, and satin blanket binding completed the task.  I think Isabella will like it. 

I have made hats for little ladies, but not one for grown up ladies.  I decided to give it a try, and see if they are something I want to do more often. They are a little tricky, and of course I don’t follow the instructions. I like to put my own spin on them, and make them reversible.  Two hats in one. Double duty!

Initially, I wasn’t thrilled with this, but now that I have stepped back, and taken photos, I like it.  I don’t like it on me, but someone might like it. It was an experiment. 

Andrea found a sheet in a second hand store she would like to have made into a duvet cover. A smaller, lap sized.   As luck would have it, the sheet is the perfect size folded in half. I used the original border, and some of the excess fabric to make ties for the bottom.

Hat for Isabella.

Hat for Elizabeth.

Dress for Tina.

Dress for Elizabeth.

Tina works for a publishing company. The books are sewing/crafting, with all you need to know to make each item.  She asked me to make a dress for her, and her daughter Elizabeth.  She wanted a hat for her other daughter, so I suggested one for Liz, as well. She agreed.  All the items turned out very nice. I hope all 3 of them will be pleased.

As you all know by now, Isabella has a thing for “Yo Gabba Gabba”. She is in need of a skirt this time. The wait is over, honey. This is for you!