I got it! V1170

I went to Joann Fabrics today and I could not resist to add another pattern to my collection. Vogue patterns were at $3.99

This is just my "cutting" homework

My goal in the past two weeks has been to cut two patterns everyday. I am trying to achieve this before I can go buy more patterns. Today I cut the Burda pants on the left and Vogue pants on the right.

It was like Christmas.

Look what I got from Ebay! It was such a bargain, all these binding tape and lace for just 4.99 plus shipping. It was like opening a Christmas present. Now I need to figure out what to do with it. All I know for sure is that I won't be buying any bias tape for a while.

Spring dresses for my baby.

I am working on these two patterns right now. The fabrics are cut and all I need is time. I started earlier so that they can be ready when the weather gets warm. I cut them on a size 12 months since I calculated that by time that is what my baby girl will be using.

I am almost finish little purple flower dress using this pattern. I don't understand why sewing "little stuff " takes me longer. This is a very easy dress except for the binding part. I am done with the dress but still working on the binding. Almost done!

The busy life

I have been very busy lately with my two babies and trying to do the most of my days. I still found some time to sew some blankets and to clean my sewing stash and plan some sewing for this new year. All I need is more time!

Here are some patterns that I would like to use the next season. I probably won't since I still

have a big stash from last year.

Cute for my little man!

Maybe I will try these jewelry patterns.

How cute!

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Finished project M4118

I finished the handbag I started to sew on December 7. I made View C with some modifications. This is not a project that I recommend for beginners. This project can be finish in less than three days but in my case it took me more than two weeks because of my busy schedule. Assembly the bag was not difficult. Because I used a quilted fabric, I had some technical problems with my Singer Confidence machine and had to use my backup Brother machine. I had to finish the terminations by hand. It was a long task with a satisfactory ending.

I gave this handbag to my mom as a one of her Christmas presents.

This is how the inside looks.

This how the inside looks without the cardboard that goes inside.

Here is the piece of cardboard that goes inside the bag.

Here is a "side" view of the handbag.

An opened view of the handbag.

Pockets. (To see how many pockets this hanbag has look at my older post.)

Here is another view.

This is the final result!



I submitted this project to the Holiday Contest at Pattern Review!

Look what I got!

I got this mini dress form on my latest visit to Pier 1. It can be use to to hang earrings and necklaces. This would make a lovely present for anyone who likes to sew or loves fashion. By the way, all the earrings in the picture are from my own creation.

A snowy weekend

We got a snow storm this past Saturday here in Northern Virginia. I was happy about it because I was expecting to finish all my sewing projects that I have been accumulating. First I spent sometime cooking and after dinner I went to the basement to do my sewing. So I started by giving the final touches to the quilted fabric bag I am making for my mother. Around 9 pm my almost new Singer Confidence 7463 started giving me problems. The fabric was too thick for the needle I was using so the needle broke.

I had a good stash of needles. Different kinds, but I was not sure which one was the one I needed to sew thick stuff (not denim), so I read the manual and change the needle to another one that end up bending. I changed needles about 6 times since my machine was literally not sewing. So I started to "investigate" and opened the bobbin case because I noticed the bobbin was not turning. I cleaned it and put some oil. In fact too much oil! More than a drop. My machine still not sewing and I am so sad thinking that maybe I broke it. I never have never deal with an electronic machine before. I am waiting for the oil to dry and see if it can make stitches now.

In the picture above: My street yesterday.

A White Christmas

There is a rumor saying that we might have a white Christmas this year. I am kind of excited because it will be my babies first Christmas. We are expecting snow at midnight until tomorrow night. Hopefully, since I will have to stay at home I will finish my Christmas projects.