Seam 2 Rip

I bought an apron kit a while back. I liked the print, the style, and I had not made an item from a kit before.  I thought I would check it out. Luckily, the kit was on clearance.  I don’t think I would have purchased it otherwise. (Just a tad to pricey for me.)

Audrey is taking some time off of work ,to have a hip replaced. She is creating a healing atmosphere for herself before she has her procedure. Decorative pillows are  a part of that.  She asked if I would do the sewing for her. She sews herself, but hasn’t the time right now. I agreed. She supplied the fabric, and the inserts. The rest was up to me.  I used “french seams” and “fold over” closures.  They look great!  I think Audrey will be pleased.

I decided to make a bear for Devon. I noticed she likes animal print.  I have some in my collection of fabric!  Lucky girl, that Devon. (-;   I dressed the bear like a ballerina. Not sure why, maybe it has something to do with Halloween coming up. I have a spool of tulle that was just the right width to make a tutu. I wanted it VERY thick. Yes, I succeeded.  Too cute, this bear. I hope she likes it.  I know I do.

I decided recently, it was time to start making Memory Bears again. I did it in the past, and I have the time, so why not? I am going to sew anyway, I might as well use my talent for a good cause, and make families happy.  The family member liked to cook, so I detailed two of the bears to reflect that.

I am pleased. I think the family will be as well.

Helen likes to folk dance. She wanted a skirt that would flow, and twirl nicely while on the dance floor. I have just the ticket! My roomy picked out a fabulous print, and solid that compliment  each other. As luck would have it, I was able to cut the fabric. (lucky guy!)

I thought a bag to match the skirt would be an added bonus, so I improvised a design, and went for it.  Both items turned out quite nice. This is my first invisible zipper that wasn’t practice on scrap fabric.  It  looks good. I do need more practice. Zippers and I are still not very good friends. I am working on it.

Helen was tickled pink with her skirt, and bag. She did a little dance in my kitchen after she tried it on. Fits like a glove! I am pleased.

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.  (-;

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.  (-;