Tag Archives: Sewing

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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Meet Addie the Dress Form

Posted on October 25, 2019 by civilwarrose5

I have a very lovely friend whom I’ll call “Jamie.” I have known Jamie for almost 20 years (YIKES!!) and she has always been petite and wispy. Just don’t piss her off because you will rue the day! Anyway, last … Continue reading →

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Sewing for Crutches

Posted on October 18, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Last week my coworker broke her leg. She broke both her fibula and tibia. OUCH! She is unable to use the fun little scooter like what Jay used when he broke his foot. She is stuck with crutches for the … Continue reading →

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Real Life – 10-11-19

Posted on October 11, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Have you been feeling like life is a real drag? Do you think that everybody else on social media has a wonderful life? Do you think that you’re the only one who is trying to get into her sewing room, … Continue reading →

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More Woodworking Updates

Posted on October 4, 2019 by civilwarrose5

I guess this first one isn’t so much a woodworking update as it is an update on a Jay project. Do you remember the Lean-To that he’s building? After Jay put the plywood on for the roof we had quite … Continue reading →

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2019 Quilt Show – Part 2

Posted on October 1, 2019 by civilwarrose5

One thing that I noticed at the quilt show was that a lot of quilters were using embroidery in their designs. Most of it was machine embroidery, but I took a picture of a sweet little barn because it looked … Continue reading →

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2019 Quilt Show – Part 1

Posted on September 27, 2019 by civilwarrose5

My mom and I attended the local quilt show again this year. We were a bit disappointed, though. I had hoped for some vendors that were selling regular sewing notions. She was hoping to see one of the local sewing … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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