Category Archives: Sewing

Woodworking: It’s Rather Pressing

Posted on September 17, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Okay, the subject today is a horrible pun. Today I wanted to show off the pressing tools that Jay has made me for my sewing room. Since all of September is National Sewing Month I’m doing my best to relate … Continue reading →

Warm Embers Cardigan – 9-13-19

Posted on September 13, 2019 by civilwarrose5

It’s amazing that all of this: Can turn into this: No, I haven’t finished it yet. I have a few more projects lined up so I will be happy when I CAN say that this is done. Since September is … 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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3D Printed Furniture Rearranging

Posted on June 21, 2019 by civilwarrose5

It was difficult for me to figure out what I wanted to title this post. Yes, I’m rearranging furniture that has been 3D printed, but only because I want to rearrange that actual furniture in my house. Is that clear … Continue reading →

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Blankets, Blankets, Blankets!

Posted on May 14, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Recently I’ve been on a bender. Every time I go to Goodwill or the Salvation Army I make a bee-line for the linens. It seems to be my never-ending quest to find the really nice sets of flannel or fleece … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions – Update 4-5-19

Posted on April 5, 2019 by civilwarrose5

I don’t have a dress to share with you today (I know! I still need to do one for March.) At church we are still collecting items for the Baby Boxes that will be sent to Haiti, so I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions – #40

Posted on March 19, 2019 by civilwarrose5

I did something unusual and shared a progress picture last week. Were you able to picture it in your mind? I know that my mom did, but for the rest of us who are challenged in this aspect: I was … Continue reading →

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Sewing Projects Update

Posted on March 12, 2019 by civilwarrose5

In the past there have been numerous projects that I’ve waited to post about until they were completed. Well, I seem to have so many different projects going right now that if I don’t post them little-by-little it will take … Continue reading →

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Zipper Woes

Posted on March 5, 2019 by civilwarrose5

This was the culprit: Last week my zipper on my winter coat kept splitting and I realized that the zipper pull had been pulled apart so it wasn’t correctly aligning the zipper to close it. I asked Jay to grab … Continue reading →

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Dresses for Missions – #39

Posted on February 22, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Dress #39 It’s been a few months since I’ve made a dress… I know! I was actually motivated to make this dress after receiving the fabric for the ruffle: This past fall after I gave my talk about this ministry … Continue reading →

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