Category Archives: Some Sewing

Did it.

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

“Did it!” is what Camilla proudly announces when she’s completed a difficult task, like climbing on top of a chair. And that’s exactly how I felt when I finished my sofa slipcover on Sunday evening. As a friend pointed out … Continue reading →

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Pretty practical.

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

I find it almost impossible not to accumulate a stash of pretty fabric. Every once in a while I go through and purge the vintage fabrics of uncertain fiber content, the one-off pieces found on sale. But I usually have … Continue reading →

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A dress for Baby.

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

I should clarify here at the beginning that Baby is Camilla’s doll, not her little sister. Almost anything that has vaguely human features and is between the ages of unborn and 30 is currently referred to as “baby,” even though … Continue reading →

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The New Sewing, part 2.

Posted on June 6, 2010 by

So, my sewing fervor is still in full swing and I have three new products to show & tell: two for me, one for the babe. They are a step up in complexity from the pjs (patterns! patterned fabric! lining! … Continue reading →

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The New Sewing, part 1.

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

I don’t know why, but I caught the sewing bug a few weeks ago. I am fully aware that I have a short attention span and that my interest flits from project to project…sometimes it’s painting, sometimes it’s photography, sometimes … Continue reading →

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She still sews sometimes.

Posted on January 22, 2010 by

I uploaded these onto Flickr a while ago and never posted them here, so it might be that everyone who reads this blog has seen them already. Sorry! Half-finished projects are the name of the game right now. These are … Continue reading →

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My little elf.

Posted on October 27, 2009 by

I pulled out the sewing machine last week when the temperature took another little dip. Camilla and I were going to take a walk and I thought “Aha! I’ll just whip up a little hat while she naps.” Famous last … Continue reading →

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Woman has new sewing machine…

Posted on January 4, 2009 by

…feels that she can accomplish anything. This would be the headline for my day yesterday. After trying with mixed success to clean the apartment, work on lesson plans, etc., I gave in and spent the entire day sewing. Result: four … Continue reading →

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Funny Bunny and the Polka Dot Puppy.

Posted on October 28, 2008 by

So my comments about “evening sickness” seem to have been unfounded…it’s now more like all-day sickness. I am calling all nausea remedies, ladies: so far I’ve heard about motion sickness bracelets, ginger pills, eating a piece of toast at 3 … Continue reading →

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What, she still sews?

Posted on February 26, 2008 by

I found out about Craftzine’s Amy Butler Sew Inspiring Contest at the beginning of February and immediately hatched a plan to sew a purse. A quick look at my fabric shelves told me that this was the time to use … Continue reading →

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