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Monday, August 31, 2020

Love Notions Pattern Blue Woven Presto Tunic

 Loving Love Notions Patterns lately I thought I would give a woven top a try.  I went by the size chart and chose the size Large.  Sometimes it's still hard to believe I'm a large.  I was sure either the hips or the sleeves wouldn't fit but all turned out good.  I evened the back hem to match the front because I don't car for high/low hems.  

I used a cotton/poly/spandex fabric for this trial run.  Everything was good but I usually don't wear solid color tops.  Maybe it's the color or the style but it reminds me of a scrub top.

Love Notions Pattern Blue Woven Presto Tunic

Love Notions Pattern Blue Woven Presto Tunic

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$8.00 Top

Girl M now has a new scrub top & I'm thinking of taking the pattern and making it into a dress for myself.


Until next time.............


Bonnie

Friday, August 28, 2020

Little Lizard King Cannes Dress Yellow & Tropical Floral Jersey Knit

Of course I had to make Girl M a Cannes dress.  My Mom gave me a yard of this floral print jersey knit fabric.  Other than a tank top I could think of what to use this fabric for.  But the Little Lizard King Cannes dress was perfect!  

Little Lizard King Cannes Dress Yellow & Tropical Floral Jersey Knit

Girl M. loved the dress but she's working a lot more hours now and it's late when she gets home so no photo of her twirling in the dress!



I'm thinking I need a dress!

Until next time................

Bonnie

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Little Lizard King Cannes Dress Black Abstract Print

Little Lizard King Cannes dress is becoming one of my favorites!  I made this version as per the directions with a woven fabric.  Making a size 12 with C bust.  The pattern is a little too big still but wearable around the house.  The bust dart needs to be lowered 1-1/2" (the girls aren't as high anymore).  I also lengthened the tier panels 3" each.  


Little Lizard King Cannes Dress Black Abstract Print

Skirt tiers

Little Lizard King Cannes Dress Black Abstract Print

Little Lizard King Cannes Dress

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Little Lizard King Cannes Dress Black Abstract Print

I'm thinking Girl M is wanting her own version of this dress!

Until next time...............

Bonnie

Monday, August 24, 2020

Love Notions Pattern Sunday Romper Stripe Maxi Dress Nautical or Prison Uniform?

Love Notions Pattern Sunday Romper Stripe Maxi Dress Nautical or Prison Uniform?

Love Notions Pattern Sunday Romper Stripe Maxi Dress

Nothing too exciting but it's a nice lightweight jersey fabric that makes a great Summer dress.  Matching and lining up the stripes was very tricky and took way longer than it should have.  But the dress is done and I'm glad I have another summer dress.


School started today.......it's a new adventure for us since it's the first time in 22 years we haven't had a child in public school.  No shopping for school clothes or supplies for us this year.  We should be rolling in the dough!  More money for fabric?

I'm off to sew something new!

Until next time...................

Bonnie

Friday, August 21, 2020

Love Notions Summer Basics Green Floral Jersey Knit Tank Maxi Dress

Ok, I lied!  I made her another maxi dress!  Girl M picked out this beautiful floral print double brushed jersey knit and I could not say no!

Love Notions Summer Basics Green Floral Jersey Knit Tank Maxi Dress

Girl M. didn't want me to include her head since she had work hair!  LOL! The drama of teenagers!



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Happy Girl!
It's time to sew "me" something!

Until next time................

Bonnie

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Love Notions Summer Basics Floral ITY Knit Tank Maxi Dress

Girl M saw my last tank dress and had to have one of her own!  Who am I to deny her?!  This pattern is such an easy sew that I could easily make a hundred of these!  But I only made her one, maxi length, easy sew!

Love Notions Summer Basics Floral ITY Knit Tank Maxi Dress

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This is a definite summertime hit!

Until next time................

Bonnie

Monday, August 17, 2020

Love Notions Summer Basics Gray Jersey Knit Knee Length Tank Dress

Another Summer dress!  Love Notions Pattern Summer Basics Tank/Dress is starting to be a most favorite pattern!  Can you have too many tank dresses during the hot summer months?


Love Notions Summer Basics Gray Jersey Knit Knee Length Tank Dress

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Summer Tank Dress

Another Scrap buster from my stash!

$9.10 Summer Dress

I'm not sure what's next on the sewing table but I'm sure it's going to be great!

Until next time...............

Bonnie

Friday, August 14, 2020

Love Notions Summer Basics Floral Tank

Nothing too exciting but I made a beautiful tank top.  It must be the fabric!  I made Love Notions Patterns Summer Basics Tank with an ITY Knit panel leftover piece.  Another stash buster!


Love Notions Summer Basics Floral Tank

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$10.99?! I hope it was on sale!
I'm off to sew something cool!

Until next time.................

Bonnie

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Little Lizard King Cannes Dress Black Multi Print Knit

Summer is here and it's almost too hot for clothes!  Since clothing is NOT optional I made up this cute summer dress from Little Lizard King patterns.  The Cannes Dress is meant to be sewn in wovens but I used the tank portion from Love Notions Pattern Summer Basics and used the Little Lizard King Cannes skirt tiers.

I like how the dress turned out & think I will get a lot of summer wear from it.


Love Notions Pattern Summer Basics Tank
Little Lizard King Cannes Dress Black Multi Print Jersey knit

The layers of the skirt were made from leftover pieces of jersey knit from my stash.

Scrap Buster Dress

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Little Lizard King Cannes Dress Black Multi Print Knit


Am I too old to twirl?  Probably but with this dress you just HAVE to twirl!

I'm off to sew something great!

Until next time..............

Bonnie

Monday, August 10, 2020

Simplicity 8841 Red Chambray Wide Leg Capri Pants

I made this pair of Simplicity 8841 pants back in May and have finally got around to taking photos.  I know I have nothing but time but no time to get dressed to take photos!  The struggles during a pandemic! 

Simplicity 8841

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Pockets!


2Yards @ $2.99 = $5.98!

I hope you all are safe & healthy.  I'm off to sewing something new!


Until next time.................


Bonnie

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Simplicity 5545 Kimono Sleeve Black Charmeuse Robe

I have been wanting a lighter robe for the warmer months.  Sorting thru my collection of patterns I found this Vintage Simplicity 5545 a Kimono sleeve robe

Simplicity 5545


I thought a black charmeuse fabric from FabricMartFabrics.com would make a nice robe.  $6 robe!

Simplicity 5545 Kimono Sleeve Black Charmeuse Robe

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Kimono Sleeve
The robe reminds me of a graduation gown.............but I plan to wear it anyway.  Whose going to see it besides Dear Hubby & myself?

I'm off to sew something new...................

Until next time...............

Bonnie