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Comfy Yet Attractive Elastic Waistline Finishes
For comfy yet a ready-to-wear look on elastic waistlines, follow these directions from Londa.
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My Blog here is a work in progress...having just brought over all 618 of my posts from my 'Old Blog' which I began in 2005! Please excuse the duplications for a spell while I go through them all.
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great clothes at shows
This was a wonderful jacket made of a reversible knit. Note how it was exposing the lighter side as the pleated edge was attached. AND...


Apron Stitching – Arghhh to Simplicity Directions!
First it starts off with notions of Piping” and 1/2″ double fold bias tape. More arghhhhh. I selected 3 coordinating little prints – one...


Houston Creative Inspiration – 11/3/10
The inspiration we see as gals stop by our booth #717 here at the Houston Quilt Festival ‘Preview’ night was AWESOME!


Conventional Sewing – Bores me
OK – been working (too long) on the linen jacket version using my CHOSEN pattern … and, I must say – I am certainly convinced that my...
Do NOT try to totally plan out your life!
Of all the events of my life, infertility during my late 20’s affected me the most. God answered our prayers to be parents through...


RE-Cycled Jeans Purse
Pretty EZ! Sold for $25 each. Did add some Swarovski Crystals in orange here and there after I took these pictures though. Cut down the...
Sharing 10 Fashon Websites – with permission
My favorite fashion newsletter (free) is that by former model, Diane Pemberton-Sikes called Fashion For Real Women.Here is a link to her...


Amy Butler Cosmo Bag
Carols carry-everything bag! Last week at the Indianapolis American Sewing Expo, my friend/assistant Carol fashionably carried everything...


‘Resource Center’ aka Fabric Stash Additions
Ahhh – it’s about time to get started creating more stylish jackets from sweatshirts! I want to have a bunch of new samples for the Fall...


Check this out – UPSIDE-Down Pockets
As seen in the airport at the start of our vacation in July…the UPSIDE-Down pockets – on I think Izod pants (see alligator peeking above...
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