Generally I don't do a lot of garment sewing. I'm a much better quilter. But...recently I was complaining to myself about how cold I am at night due to not having enough winter sleepwear, and I thought, "why don't I just sew something?" Surely, I have a pattern for that somewhere...and some snuggly flannel fabric....and a sewing machine...and thread. I found the above McCall's pattern in my sewing collection. What are those models doing in the pic? They look funny-cute with their hair up in rollers like they are having some kind of pajama party.
I'm planning on making view A. It looks easy to sew and comfy to sleep in.
Next I searched my stash for some soft flannel fabric. I found this probably from the 1980's heart print. Cute. But, when I cut out my pieces, I found a spot where someone had cut out one of the hearts - right in the middle of the fabric! Crazy! So I could cut most of the pieces, but not quite all of them.
This is where the "making do" comes in. I decided to cut most of the pieces out of the heart fabric anyway, and use a different piece for the back of my garment. The back is going to be this cute baby print so I can sleep like a baby. Ha ha. As of today all my pieces are cut out and I'm ready to sew!
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Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today!
Jennifer Thomas
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Hello! Welcome to my ~ oh my! ~ it's a mess maker space! It's day Two of the Spring Clean Your Studio Blog Hop, and I'm so glad you stopped by. This hop has been organized by Cheryl Sleboda of Muppin.com. Thank you, Cheryl for inspiring me to clean my sewing studio.
This corner is not too shabby! Just a few boxes on the floor and a collection of various items on the shelf over the quilting frame. I really need to find a home for everything, though. Every time I need the frame I move all the stuff from the floor to the cutting table. Every time I need the cutting table, it all moves back to the floor in front of the quilting frame.
What is going on over here? A few more stacks of boxes and books, books, books. Do I need immediate access to this many books? Surely this space could be better utilized.
Honestly, many of the books and boxes simply moved from the studio to the camper. That's a Spring Cleaning project for another day. I'm not going to show you a pic of the inside of my catch all clutter storage camper. No way.
My book case area now looks like this. I pulled out two of my favorite pink sewing machines and put them on display. I have a few wooden boxes of fabrics, sewing boxes, an iron from my iron collection and a pair of dust bunnies to remind me to keep it clean!
This is another completely nonfunctional corner of my studio. Look at that stack of quilts! What is going on here? I know I can make better use of this space.
After cleaning! I can actually access my pattern notebooks without danger of being buried under a quilt avalanche. Everything has been dusted and decluttered. I put the books that I actually use in this area. I can once again enjoy my pink hutch and have a little extra much needed workspace.
This is where I spend the majority of my time, cutting and sewing. My sewing desk is made out of an old industrial metal desk. I had lots of clutter gathered on the hutch behind the desk and in my little white cart.
This is my after picture. Not a huge difference, but better, I swear! Lots of room to create. Clutter and dust free.
My studio has three doors. One to the kitchen, one to the living room, and one to this small screened in porch where I do my ripping and hand stitching in peaceful serenity. One of my favorite things is my "Annie Lee's Grave" sign mounted over the door. If you're a history buff, Annie Lee was the daughter of General Robert E. Lee. During the war, she fell ill and came to my area to visit the hot springs for healing. Alas, the hot springs were not sufficient enough to cure her malady; she died and was buried nearby. In more recent times her grave was vandalized with graffiti. Her family went through a fight and eventually won the rights to bring her body back home and rebury her. My husband was given this sign along with some other vintage road signs while removing a hive of bees from a soon to be demolished farm house. I love it.
I'm sorry I don't have a before pic of this area. This is above the doorway in a super skinny hallway that leads out of my studio into the living room. I had a cross stitched picture here before my cleaning. It just melted into the shadows and I wanted to change the look. I stole this shelf from my kitchen, the sign from my camper, and pulled together a few more things to create this cute look.
That's all folks! After ten years of creating in this room, I got some of it cleaned up. I hope you enjoyed my Spring Clean Studio tour today. Be sure to visit the other fabulous studios on the tour, one every day. I can't wait to visit everyone! Please leave a comment. Your comments make my day.
A beautiful cut of high quality quilting fabric, Lilac Parade Cream Stripe, by The Buggy Barn, for Henry Glass and Co. Fabrics. 100 percent cotton, yarn dyed, 18" x 22" fat quarter cut. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.
The design on this fabric is a cream and white stripe with a purple zigzag stripe. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of high quality quilting fabric, Bible Study I and II, by Kanvas Studio, for Benartex Fabrics. 100 percent cotton, 18" x 22" Fat Quarter Cut. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.
The design on this fabric features the phrase "Peace be with you" and doves flying over a blue sky background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of high quality quilting fabric, Lilac Parade Brown Stripe, by The Buggy Barn, for Henry Glass and Co. Fabrics. 100 percent cotton, yarn dyed, 18" x 22" fat quarter cut. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.
The design on this fabric is a brown stripe with a black zigzag stripe. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative! For these fabrics and more, click here to visit the Curlicue Creations shop. Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today. Jennifer Thomas
So, you've been thinking about trying Quilty Box, but aren't quite ready for the big box. Did you know they also offer a Quilty Box Mini? This is a smaller size monthly subscription. Here's what is in November's Quilty Box mini:
A 5" charm pack of the Me and You fabric collecion. Also included is the same booklet about this month's featured designer, Latifah Saafir. The booklet has an interview, a pattern, and a few other monthly features. It's like a mini quilt magazine, filled with inspiration and ideas. You can see a quilt pattern tucked behind the charm pack, too.
And a lovely green spool of Aurifil thread. This would be perfect to finish up those last minute Christmas gifts. Let's get sewing!
No, I'm not dancing and quilting at the same time. I'm nowhere near that coordinated! The sewing Tutu came in the October Quilty Box.
I was excited to try it. It fits over the top of a wide mouth canning jar. What a cute idea!
The pincushion top can be customized with the fabric of your choice. I've been waiting for the "purrfect" project to use my "You've got to be kitten me" fabric. This is it! Meow.
I tried a few different jars before I found the right one. The jar needs to be wide mouth ~ and have shoulders, otherwise the tutu falls down. That could be embarrassing!
I filled my jar with a bunch of vintage buttons, but you could customize it with so many different possibilities. This is my result. I love it. Room for pins, needles, scissors, thread, thimble, etc. This is just right for my hand sewing tv nights.
This was just one of the fun surprises in the October Quilty Box. I just received my November Quilty Box this week. I'll show a peek into that package soon. If you want to try Quilty Box for yourself, or send one to a friend, just click on the advertisement at the end of this post.
Show your beauty in this gorgeous dress in two views. Dress is loose fitting, wrap style, below knee length, with extended shoulders, shoulder pads, yoke, inside ties, and belt. Optional elbow length or long sleeves.
Great for the office. Feel confident!
This pattern is in like new, factory folded, uncut condition. The envelope is a little worn. Size 14, 16, 18. Vintage 1986.
A beautiful cut of fabric, Black and White Plaid Woven Fabric. 60" wide.
The design on this fabric features a large scale black and white plaid. Perfect for your next sewing project. This fabric can be used to sew one of a kind clothing. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of wool/polyester blend fabric, Rust Boucle Wool Blend Fabric. Wool/polyester blend, 60" wide. Machine Wash Warm, Delicate Cycle, Tumble Dry Low, Use Cool Iron
The design on this fabric features a thick, textured boucle. Perfect for your next sewing project. This fabric can be used to sew one of a kind clothing. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of polyester rayon blend fabric, Blue White Speck Challette Fabric. 50 percent polyester 50 percet rayon blend, 60" wide. Machine wash warm, Delicate Cycle, Tumble Dry Low, Use Cool Iron.
The design on this fabric features an allover white speck over a blue background. Perfect for your next sewing project. This fabric can be used to sew one of a kind clothing. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of 100 percent polyester fabric, Black Pink Green Floral Textured fabric. 100 percent polyester, 45" wide. Machine wash warm, delicate cycle, tumble dry low, use cool iron.
The design on this fabric features an allover delicate pink flower sprig print over a black background. The fabric has a bit of a lined crepey texture. Perfect for your next sewing project. This fabric can be used to sew one of a kind clothing. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of 100 percent polyester fabric, Aquamarine Shimmer Fabric. 100 percent polyester, 60" wide.
The design on this fabric features a solid aquamarine. Perfect for your next sewing project. This fabric can be used to sew one of a kind clothing. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of wool/polyester blend fabric, Black and Blue Plaid Wool/Polyester Blend Fabric. Wool/polyester blend, 60" wide. Dry Clean Only.
The design on this fabric features a black and blue plaid. Perfect for your next sewing project. This fabric can be used to sew one of a kind clothing. So unique - be creative!
The design on this fabric features pretty red, purple, and yellow flowers scattered across a faded blue jeans style background. Perfect for your next sewing project. This fabric can be used to sew one of a kind clothing. So unique - be creative!
