I had this super fun pattern in my collection! It looks like a vintage Ken doll to me, well, Ken meets the Beach Boys! Summer is in full swing and we have plenty of hot days still ahead. David just so happened to be going to Southern California on vacation, so it was time to…
One Year Anniversary! And The Sewing Machine Dress
One year ago, August 19, 2021, I posted my first entry on my blog! It was my “About” page, so not really a sew, just an explanation about what I was doing, and why. You can always go back and re-read that post by clicking on the “About” section in the menu in the upper…
Make Do And Mend
If you look up the phrase, “Make Do and Mend”, you will find that it began during WWII, when people were encouraged to not be wasteful with their resources. I feel like this is a value that needs a resurgence for today! With consumerism, fast fashion, and the fashion industry being one of the biggest…
Pants For Grandma And A Skirt For Me
This pattern of Grandma’s is from the early 1980’s. I can tell by the pieces that were used that she made the pants. Which makes sense because they look like something I can picture her in. I could tell by how the pants pattern was folded that she made adjustments on the length. Grandma was…
Russell and Marisa’s Camper Project
My cousin Russell and his wife Marisa decided to buy a camper, and remodel it. They found an old camper that would fit in the back of their truck. They have a boat, so this would be the perfect set up for them! They can camp, and take their boat. Little did we all know…
Everyone Needs Pockets
Well guess who has been slacking when it comes to sewing, you’re right, it’s me! Of course I have a project always going, but lately with the heat of summer, and the lazy days of summer vacation, I haven’t been motivated. We were going on a quick vacation and I needed a simple project, and…
Elizabeth, Edna, and Eagle Field; Part Three
As you know I was busy sewing for the Eagle Field fly in and dinner dance. My cousin Elizabeth wanted to go, and would need a dress. She chose this 1940’s dress pattern from Butterick. The pattern called for the use of linen fabric, and Elizabeth said she would seek out and chose the fabric…