Category Archives: Craftsy

Project Custom Clothes- Bodycon Dress

Posted on November 1, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Have you ever heard of the term ‘Bodycon Dress’? I hadn’t until I asked “Jamie” to look around and determine what garments she would like to have in her custom clothing wardrobe. A Bodycon dress was on her list. I … Continue reading →

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First Attempt Sewing a T-Shirt

Posted on September 6, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Since it’s National Sewing Month, and also a long weekend, I decided to try sewing a long-sleeved t-shirt. I’ve never worked with knits before so I wanted to give it a try. I’ll give you a head’s up that it … Continue reading →

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Happy National Sewing Month!

Posted on September 1, 2016 by civilwarrose5

Can you believe that it’s September??! YIKES! Where did my summer go? September is National Sewing Month. If you were following my blog last year then you know that I wrote a sewing-related post each day. It was a lot … Continue reading →

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Crochet Progress and Shawl 3-5-16

Posted on March 7, 2016 by civilwarrose5

This is the practice blanket that I’d been working on. I was using this to make sure my tension was good and that I was able to make a big swatch of something without dropping or picking up stitches.   … Continue reading →

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Sewing A Pillow Cover

Posted on February 27, 2016 by civilwarrose5

My mother-in-law, Karen, lives three doors up the road from us. This comes in very handy when you are getting your only bathroom remodeled and, unlike the guys, you can’t just go into the shed to relieve yourself. This also … Continue reading →

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Still Learning to Crochet

Posted on January 17, 2016 by civilwarrose5

The last time I showed you any pictures about my attempts at crocheting I was working on this piece. I had no idea what it was going to be, but I was just practicing my stitches. As you can see, … Continue reading →

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Learning to Crochet

Posted on October 24, 2015 by civilwarrose5

If my mom isn’t sewing, she’s crocheting. At least, that’s what I remember from my childhood. She crocheted everything from our Christmas stockings to afghans to angels and ornaments.       She even crocheted the tree skirt for me. … Continue reading →

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Memory Quilts – NSM 9-28-15

Posted on September 28, 2015 by civilwarrose5

I know that I said I wasn’t going to post about quilting, but this particular type of quilting has been very prominent in what I’ve been reading about in the last few days. So I guess that I should post … Continue reading →

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Leather Purses – NSM 9-27-15

Posted on September 27, 2015 by civilwarrose5

I don’t know about you, but I’m kind of picky when it comes to choosing a purse to carry. Once I have found one that I like I will carry it until it falls apart and I can’t patch it … Continue reading →

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Sewing Clothes – NSM 9-25-15

Posted on September 25, 2015 by civilwarrose5

In a previous post I mentioned that my mom sewed a lot of my dresses and skirts as I was growing up. In fact, she still makes some of my skirts. When you have a good thing going, why stop? … Continue reading →

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