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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Jennifer Thomas
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A beautiful bulky weight (5) yarn in a beige blond sparkle color.
78 percent acrylic, 22 percent nylon. Net wt 1.75 oz, 50 g. 38 yards, 35 meters. For all these and more, click here to visit the Curlicue Creations shop. Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today! Jennifer Thomas
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A beautiful cut of high quality quilting fabric, Country Home Fabric, by Anna Krajewski, for South Sea Imports. 100 percent cotton, fat quarter cut. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.
The design on this fabric is an allover floral print. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of high quality quilting fabric, Country Harvest Fabric, by Anna Krajewski, for South Sea Imports. 100 percent cotton, fat quarter cut. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.
The design on this fabric is an abstract blue/green spotty print. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of high quality quilting fabric, Petals and Paisley, by Quilt Country Inc., for Moda Fabrics. 100 percent cotton, fat quarter cut. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.
The design on this fabric features purple scrolling vines on a black background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of high quality quilting fabric, Cultivate Kindness, by Deb Strain, for Moda Fabrics. 100 percent cotton, fat quarter cut. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.
The design on this fabric is a playful purple stripe alternated with sunny yellow flowers and green leaves. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of high quality quilting fabric, Woodrose in Winter, by Holly Taylor, for Moda Fabrics. 100 percent cotton, fat quarter cut. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.
The design on this fabric is a lovely warm hand-drawn looking plaid. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of high quality quilting fabric, Crackle Basics Red Fabric, for Moda Fabrics. 100 percent cotton, fat quarter cut. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.
The design on this fabric is a lovely red with a subtle allover crackle surface design. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!
Crafts Magazine, November 2001 issue. This magazine has 122 full color pages and is in excellent condition. Includes pull out pattern section.
This issue includes Special Christmas Gift Issue, 27 Solutions to Your Gift-Giving Dilemmas, Greeting Cards with a Personal Touch, Holiday Plaques You can Paint Like a Pro, Cross-Stitch Creations to Deck Your Halls, Make this Not-So-Frosty Snowman, and more.
Crafts 'n Things Magazine, October 1999 Issue. Used, but good condition. 90 pages.
This beautiful issue includes 14 Free Patterns, Exclusive: Christmas Ornaments that Say WOW!, 25 New Ideas for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Anyone Can Make these Pumpkins!, Wine Glass Candle holder, and more.
Are you collecting these stellar crafting magazines? If you enjoy a variety of crafting techniques, this magazine will keep you busy.
All Small Quilt Magazine, the 2012 issue. This magazine features Wall Hangings, Table Runners, Baby Quilts, Little Treasures, 30 Projects to Make and Give, Cheery Table Topper, It's a Needle Keeper, Super Easy Baby Quilt, and more.
This fabulous issue of All Small magazine is in used but good condition. 128 pages of great ideas for quilting. Click here to visit the Curlicue Creations shop now! New items added weekly.
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Easy Nine-Patch Quilting is an outstanding quilting book, by the popular quilt publisher, House of White Birches. This book is filled with techniques and tips regarding all aspects and styles of nine-patch quilting.
This book is hardcover, in fair condition. Color photos and diagrams. 160 pages. Copyright 1998.
This book includes a Nine-Patch Through the Years, Grandmother's Nine-Patch Favorites, Decorating with Nine-Patch, Glorious Nine-Patch Quilts, Contemporary Nine-Patch, General Instructions, and more. There is a lot of in depth information accompanied by helpful, step by step diagrams.
Log Cabin Quilts Unlimited is an outstanding quilting book, by the popular quilt artists Patricia Cox and Maggi McCormick Gordon. This book is filled with techniques and tips regarding all aspects and styles of log cabin quilting.
This book is softcover, in very good condition. Color photos and black and white diagrams. 144 pages. Copyright 2004.
This book includes an Introduction, The Pattern that has Inspired for Generations, Block-Making Techniques, Block Variations, Setting Patterns, Workbook, an Index, Acknowledgments, and more. There is a lot of in depth information accompanied by helpful, step by step diagrams.
Quilting USA Magazine, the Feburary 1987 issue. This magazine features Special Edition Exclusives, 21 Full Size Patterns, Beginner Quilts, Fund Raisers, Heirlooms, Wall Hangings, Shows, Ornaments, Gifts, Profiles, Reviews, New England Images II Show, Make this Quilt In a Day, and more.
This fabulous issue of Quilting USA magazine is in used, but fair condition. 62 pages of great ideas for quilting.
Fat Quarter Quilts is an outstanding quilting book, by the popular quilt artist M'Liss Rae Hawley. This book is filled with techniques and tips regarding all aspects of quilting, plus ten projects featuring fat quarters.
This book is softcover, in very good condition. Color photos and black and white diagrams. 79 pages. Copyright 1999. *Note: A name is handwritten on the inside cover (see photo 10).
This book includes an Introduction, General Instructions, Projects, Quilt Finishing, About the Author, and more. There is a lot of in depth information accompanied by helpful, step by step diagrams.
McCall's 6070 Jumpsuit Pattern, size 12. This pretty pattern makes a basic jumpsuit in two lengths. Both jumpsuits feature raglan sleeves, drawstring neckline tied at front opening, self fabric tie belt or purchased belt. Sleeve options include short sleeves with turned up cuffs, and elastic in sleeve and leg casings.
The pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. All directions and pieces are included and in excellent, like-new condition. This pattern is copyright 1978, but is truly a timeless design.
Picture yourself wearing this stylish jumpsuit out to dinner, a picnic, or simply shopping. This outfit will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
Size 12 Bust 34 Waist 26-1/2 Hip 36 Back waist length 16-1/4
Simplicity Pullover Halter Dress Pattern, sizes 10, and 12. This pretty pattern makes a basic pullover halter dress in two lengths. Dress features cut-in armholes, self drawstring front casing, side seam pockets, elastic waistline. Variations include drawstring tied at back neck, and rhinestone trimmed drawstring crossed in back.
The pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. All directions and pieces are included and in excellent, like-new condition. This pattern is copyright 1981, but is truly a timeless design.
Picture yourself wearing this stylish dress to the out to dinner, a picnic, or simply shopping. This outfit will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
Sizes 10, 12 Bust 32-1/2, 34 Waist 25, 26-1/2 Hip 34-1/2, 36 Back waist length 16, 16-1/4
McCall's Crafts The Christmas Elf Pattern, by Heart and Sole. This pretty pattern makes an elf in two sizes, 14" and 21". Also included are patterns to sew a wall hanging, stocking, stocking ornament, present ornament, candy cane ornament, and pinwheel ornament.
The pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. All directions and pieces are included and in excellent, like-new condition. This pattern is copyright 1992, but is truly a timeless design.
Picture your home decorated for the holidays with these cuts elves, stockings, ornaments, and wall hanging. Plus, you can say you made it yourself!
Simplicity Pullover Tops Pattern, size 12. This pretty pattern makes a basic pullover top in five variations. All tops feature top stitching. Variations include short sleeves, sleeveless, scoop neck, v neck, turn back cuffs, and three quarter length sleeves.
The pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. All directions and pieces are included and in excellent, like-new condition. This pattern is copyright 1981, but is truly a timeless design.
Picture yourself wearing this stylish top to the office, church, or out to dinner. This outfit will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
Size 12 Bust 34 Waist 26-1/2 Hip 36 Back waist length 16-1/4
McCall's Skirts and Belt Pattern, sizes 8, 10, and 12. This pretty pattern makes a basic skirt in four variations, and belt. Skirt can be sewn in two lengths, features size zipper closure, optional belt carriers, and self-fabric belt. Skirt can be sewn with either six or eight gores.
The pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. All directions and pieces are included and in excellent, like-new condition. This pattern is copyright 1989, but is truly a timeless design.
Picture yourself wearing this stylish skirt to the office, church, or out to dinner. This outfit will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
Sizes 8, 10, 12 Waist 24, 25, 26-1/2 Hip 33-1/2, 34-1/2, 36 Back waist length 15-3/4, 16, 16-1/4
Simplicity 9900 Basic Fitting Dress and Dress Pattern, sizes 8, 10, 12, and 14. This pretty pattern makes a basic dress in four variations. A basic fitting pattern is also included. All dresses feature jewel neckline, set-in sleeves, elastic waistline, soft pleats, side seam pockets and back zipper closure. Variations include three different lengths, slim or flared skirt, short or long sleeves, and self or purchased belt.
The pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. All directions and pieces are included and in excellent, like-new condition. This pattern is copyright 1990, but is truly a timeless design.
Picture yourself wearing this stylish dress to the office, church, or out to dinner. This outfit will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
Butterick 4050 Kimono Sleeve Dress Pattern, size 12. This pretty pattern makes a loose fitting, mid-knee length A-line dress with jewel neckline, front slit, patch pockets, self belt,and top stitched trim. The kimono style sleeves are above elbow length and feature turn back cuffs with tab and button trim.
The pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. All directions and pieces are included and in excellent, like-new condition. This pattern is copyright 1970's era, but is truly a timeless design.
Picture yourself wearing this stylish dress to the office, church, or out to dinner. This outfit will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
Size 12 Bust 34 Waist 26-1/2 Hip 36 Back waist length 16-1/4
