Vaca

Well hubby and I are on vacation in Williamsburg, VA.  We have a timeshare and since this is a low-budget trip we decided to go here instead of our usual spot Las Vegas.  Since we drove I brought along my sewing gear.  First time I've ever taken it on vaca with hubby.  Hubby stressed he wanted to rest on this vaca so it gave me plenty of sewing time.  The kitchen counter in our suite is perfect for sewing and cutting. My projects were pre-cut and bagged with notions before I left, but I did have to cut some binding for my aprons.  I found this awesome tutorial for making binding.  I didn't have the ruler they were promoting, but since I'd made binding similar to this before, it was a piece of cake.

 

Here are the aprons!  

close-up of binding

 































There were two thrift stores nearby....one didn't have anything sewing related.  The second one; however, had an old Singer in a sewing table for $80...couldn't justify buying it.  I did find about a dozen patterns.  I purchased this lovely Vogue pants pattern (circa 2001) for $1.98!

This is one of my pre-cut projects.  M6844 I love this pattern.  I made it totally using my Evolve serger.  It's Raven's purple crushed penne from Hancock's. 

Man I look just like my mom's profile in this pic!

I visited the Hancock's in Hampton (about a 25 min drive) and found this lovely wool blend on sale!!!  60% off---if you have a Hancock's nearby check it out.  They had some beautiful wool blends to choose from!  I purchased a yard of this beautiful lime green.  The other is a deep green both are wool blends. They both have a beautiful drape and hand to them.  I see the lime as a beautiful skirt and plan to use the darker green for the pants pattern I picked up at Goodwill.

 a beautiful lime green, 1 yd

 dark green wool blend, 2 yds.  

I also made this cape for a friend.  McCalls 6209.  I purchased the fabric from Hancock's 60% off wool flannel.  It's so warm!!!  Excuse the wrinkles.  I don't dare iron this with the hotel iron! I'll steam it real good at home with my Reliable before I give it to her!!!!!

 Erica B inspired me to buy this pattern. Check out her version here:   http://www.ericabunker.com/

 I have a client that wants Steeler's pjs.  I'm using this pattern.  I could only find two patterns for men's pjs with a fly, the other was a Kwik Sew.  Kwik Sew only had the bottoms.  A better value with the Vogue, and it was on sale for $4.99!  Plus, these are some sexy pattern models if I say so myself!!!!!

Honorable mention:  Joann's in New Town  People always comment negatively about Joann's staff---well the staff at this location was awesome.  Very friendly.  Joann's is across from The Loft and next door to Barnes and Noble's.  




So I've had a great time in Williamsburg, VA!  Yes, hubby and I did leave the room!  Sorry Latoria, we didn't make it to the Pottery.

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Valentine's Day!!! 

Valentine's 70% off at Joann's

Rainy day....great sewing day!!!!

My DH is doing better.....not 100%, but good enough that I was able to get some sewing done today!  p.s.  Thanks for all the prayers!!!

I made 2 pair of pj pants and a night gown for 3 of my grands....

McCalls 4646 - I used a cotton flannel from Joann's and white eyelet lace, both from my stash.  Sewed entirely on my Babylock Evolve...used the Juki for the hemming.

eyelet lace added to the hemline

elastic in the sleeve

Kwik Sew 3126 & 3944   I made these in a size 3T & XL

I serged the pj bottoms as well and hemmed them on the Juki.

I made this no-sew pillow and rectangular one for 2 of my grands.  Kadin loves cars!!!!  Both from remnant fleece from Joanns. 

I cut this top out a couple of years ago!  I went to retreat last year, but didn't get made.  I decided to whip it up today.  It turned out great.....I didn't have enough fabric for the long sleeves though.  I purchased the fabric at Elliott Berman Textiles during one of shopping trips to the Garment District in NY.    They don't open on Saturdays, but opened especially for my bus trip!!! They have the most gorgeous knits!!!!!!  This Sandra Betzina pattern comes together nicely.  I love the cowl neckline.      

Lastly, this is Miss Foxy...I knocked this box of patterns over and she decided it was a comfy spot for her to lay in!   Happy sewing everyone. Thanks for stopping by!!!!

RTW Fast - My first garment of 2014

My first garment of 2014.  McCalls 3814. These were supposed to be for my GD, but they were huge so I tried them on and loved them.  So cozy and perfect for the artic weather we've been experiencing here in Baltimore!

from my pattern stash, circa 2002

I used 2 yr old flannel from Joann's.  I added cuffs using a white knit remnant from a piece of knit I purchased from MetroTextiles in NYC.

The instructions were very easy and it came together nicely. I will make these again in a smaller size for my GD.  LOL