Love Notions Ballad Blouse

 I finally printed out and sewed up the Love Notions Ballad Blouse with the shirring.  Love Notions did not disappoint in this blouse pattern at all!

Love Notions Ballad Blouse

The shirring took a little practice but in the end it worked out better than I expected.  A little YouTube video tutorial and I realized that my elastic thread in the bobbin was not threaded thru my machine tight enough.  A little stretching and pulling and it came out perfect!  

Shirring

My wearable muslin fabric choice wasn't my favorite.  It reminds me of the 80's!  But it's wearable and finished so I might as well get use out of it.

1980's blouse??

Shoulder shirring

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Love Notions Ballad Blouse

I hope that sewing this blouse up will get my sewing mojo going again.  I would love to sew up Fall style clothing but it's still hot nd humid here in Florida.  No use in sewing something that you can't wear for a few more months.

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

Bonnie

Violette Field Threads Georgia Dress & Ruby Diaper Cover

 I don't think I have ever sewn a baby dress!  This one was a cutie!  So much fun with 1-1/2 yards of cow print fabric from Hobby Lobby.  I used the Violette Field Threads Georgia Dress.  I eliminated the sleeves and just added a ruffle at the armholes.

Violette Field Threads Georgia Dress

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I had just enough fabric left over from the dress to make a diaper cover.  These are so tiny!  

Violette Field Threads Ruby Diaper cover

Look at these ruffles!

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This was a gift for a new baby at Church.  I might just be making more in the near future!

Happy Sewing!

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

Bonnie

New Favorite Hacked Dresses (Love Notions Sunday Romper)

 I HAD to make a few new dresses for our trip back in July & August.  A few of my hacked dresses soon became my NEW favorite dresses.  They were cool, comfortable and timeless.  All started with the Love Notions Sunday Romper.  The animal print version has the Sunday Romper bodice lengthened to the hip then two tiers of skirt added.  I used a textured double knit.  This is my most favorite, comfortable dress!

Love Notions Sunday Roper dress bodice with an elastic waist.  I used a rectangle skirt, knee length and simple for this version.  Cotton jersey knit in a wine color for this version.

Love Notions Sunday Romper dress in a denim look jersey knit for this version.  Easy and I can dress them up or down.  Add a sweater or cardigan or just a simple necklace.  True wardrobe staples.

Another dropped waist, tiered skirt Sunday Romper bodice dress.  This fabric has a little more texture to it and with the higher polyester content it isn't my favorite wear in our humid Summer.  I think when the weather cools down it will get more wear.

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

Bonnie

Cruella de Vil Anniversary Dress by Designer Stitch -Arianna

 Dear Hubby and I celebrated our 29th Anniversary back in June and I realized after my last post I didn't show you my Anniversary dress I made.  

I sewed the Designer Stitch Arianna dress in a textured double knit fabric from Fabric Mart Fabrics.  I'm not sure how many places I have to wear such a fancy dress but I love it!

Cruella de Vil dress

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Happy 29th Anniversary!

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

Bonnie

(Designer Stitch Arianna) Three Dresses For A Funeral

 I thought sewing a new dress would help keep my mind busy during the week between the passing of my Brother-In-Law and his funeral.  Three dresses and a bucket of tears later I finished them.  I know I didn't need three dresses but they were never "good enough".  After taking a deep breath I did decide to wear the second dress after all.

I used the Designer Stitch Arianna Dress.  I made it a few months back and thought it was an easy sew with great results. The 1st and 3rd dress, I used an ITY knit and with my vacation belly it wasn't a great match.  On the second version I used a textured double knit and it was perfect.  The third version version I shortened and added a ruffle on the skirt.  

Designer Stitch Arianna Dress Version #1

Designer Stitch Arianna Dress Version #2

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Designer Stitch Arianna Dress #3

The Funeral was the most beautiful and honorable I have ever attended.  From the Police escorts, Honor guard, Bagpipes, 5-mile processional, 21 gun salute and folding & presentation of the Flag.  It was such and honor even through all the tears.

Blue line flag with Flowers

Fallen Officer vehicle

A heartfelt Thank-you for all the kind words and Sympathy during this pause in our life. Even though our heart is broken we are full of love knowing we have the best Family, Friends, Community, Church family and Sewing family.  

I hope to be sewing again soon,

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

Bonnie

Heartbreaking Sadness

The best I can do is copy and paste at the moment.  We are heartbroken.

 From Sheriff Bill Farmer, Sumter County Sheriff.

Today, it is with a heavy heart and deep sadness we announce the passing of Detention Sergeant William Prevatt due to complications from Covid-19.

William Prevatt was dedicated to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office starting his career in 1995, he retired as a Sergeant in 2013 and rejoined the Detention Center in 2019.

I would like to offer my condolences to Sergeant Prevatt’s family, his three children Jaycob, Kayla, Bryton.

We would also like to ask that you keep Sergeant Prevatt’s family and our Sumter County family in your thoughts and prayers during this unthinkable time.

Sgt. William Jackson Prevatt, 48, of Bushnell, Florida passed away in Ocala, Florida on September 2, 2021. He was born in Leesburg, Florida to Billy and Stella Prevatt. He was Christian in faith. William was employed as a Detention Deputy for the Sumter County Sheriff’s Department for over 21 years. He enjoyed driving and building race cars. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his sons: Bryton Prevatt of Bushnell, Florida; Jaycob Prevatt of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida; daughter: Kayla Prevatt (Garrett Allen) of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida; mother: Stella Prevatt of Bushnell, Florida; brother: Tony Prevatt (Bonnie) of Bushnell, Florida; nephews: Taylor Prevatt and Flynn Prevatt; and niece: Maycee Prevatt. He was preceded in death by his father: Billy Prevatt.

Long Time No See!

 Hello, Dear Friends.  Oh, how I have missed you!

Dear Hubby and I took a month camping trip from Florida to California and back.  We went to National Parks, State Parks, saw National Monuments, and wild animals!  It was a trip of a Lifetime!  Unfortunately we had to cut our trip short and come home immediately due to Dear Hubby's brother was admitted into the hospital with Covid. He has lung damage from double pneumonia and is currently still in the hospital in ICU.  It will likely be a long recovery.

There hasn't been any sewing yet.  I did realized that I have ALOT of clothes!  But I will get sewing soon.  A young lady at Church just had a little girl and now I'm thinking I need to sew some little baby clothes!  Maybe that will get me motivated!

Thank you for all the messages while away.

Happy Sewing!

Bonnie