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It has been a while since I posted anything. It is that busy time of year!  I have been wrapping up projects, planning for next year, baking like crazy, and trying to enjoy some family time.  🎄 The video below is a little montage of some organizing, new accessories, and more!  Here is a close up of the feet in the video: And a few of the pretty snow. I have lots of ideas for 2020! I can't wait to share them with you! ❄ ❅ ❆

Here is the final part of the baby clothes series. If you click through to watch the video on YouTube, you will find timestamps in the description. Detail about this project: Pattern: Simplicity 8706 Fabric from JoAnn Fabrics Buttons from Hobby Lobby Sewing Machine: Bernina 770 QEE  Serger: Bernette 334DS Seam allowance: 3/8 inch To see the previous projects: Ladybug Dress Ladybug Bloomers Knit top and leggings Check out my sewing playlist: Sewing and Such

The baby clothes collection continues this week with a set of knit leggings and t-shirts. Learn about the simple construction of the pants and tops plus deciphering the pattern instructions and sewing in snaps. I also do a quick tutorial on the set-in snaps using setting pliers. Project details:             Pattern Simplicity 8706             Fabric from JoAnn Fabrics             Notions from Hobby Lobby             Sewing machine: Bernina 770 QEE             Overlock machine: Bernina 334ds If you click through to watch the video on YouTube, you will find timestamps in the description to help you find the parts you need. The little shirts have snaps at the neckline to make it easier to dress the baby. This fabric is a heavier weight knit that holds its shape well is has a nice hand. I am going back to get some for myself!  Visit my TeeSpring Shop for fun gifty sewing related items! Next time we will make the little matching jumper

This is the final video in the ladybug outfit. If you click through to watch on youtube, there are timestamps in the description.  Click here to see how to applique . Click here to see how to make the dress . The entire outfit from cutting out to finish (including the applique) took about 2 hours. It actually takes more time if I film it!  A few details about this project: ~ Fabric from JoAnn Fabrics, and Hobby Lobby ~Sewing machine: Bernina 770QE ~ Overlock/Serger Bernette 334DS ~ Pattern: Butterick 6549 ~ 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch elastic See more sewing related videos: Sewing and Such  Get cute sewing related gifty items at my TeeSpring Shop Looking for Essential Oil videos? Essentially Everything

Last time I showed you the basics of applique, this week we sew it all together!  The project is a flannel baby dress and bloomers with ladybug applique. The bloomers will be the next video! Sew with me as we make a complete dress. This is a simple and easy style. Even though I am making an infant-sized dress, this style pattern can be found in all sizes and the information is the same. If you click through to watch on YouTube, I have included the timestamps in the description so you can zoom to the part you need.  A few details about this project: ~ Fabric from JoAnn Fabrics, and Hobby Lobby ~Sewing machine: Bernina 770QE ~ Overlock/Serger Bernette 334DS ~ Pattern: Butterick 6549 ~ 1/4 inch elastic See more sewing videos here: Sewing and Such Get cute sewing related gifty items here: TeeSpring Shop

In the video below I show a step by step tutorial on how to satin stitch applique. You will see the preparation, the materials needed, machine settings, and dos and don'ts.  If you click through to watch on YouTube there a are timestamps in the description.  The project is a flannel baby dress and bloomers with ladybug applique. A few details about this project:   ~ Fabric from JoAnn Fabrics, and Hobby Lobby   ~Sewing machine: Bernina 770QE  ~ Pattern: Butterick 6549   ~Thread: 60 weight cotton for the bobbin, polyester embroidery thread for the        top.  ~ Wonder Under  ~ Tear away stabilizer  ~ Machine settings: zig zag width 2.8, length .5 I have a Facebook Page for my sewing tutorials →  Sewing with Stacy Follow me on Instagram Music in the video: Little Guitar Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License www.bensound.com 617/5000

I love the changing of seasons! It always inspires me to create. This week's  video I go over my haul from JoAnn's and talk about the projects to come. In other crafty news: I crochet whenever I am sitting down to watch a video or do school with my son. Here is my current project.  Do you want fun t-shirts, or mugs with sewing or essential oil themes? I am working on some cute designs!!! I have one up now but keep a look out for more. You can see them by clicking the "TeeSpring tab" at the top of the page or Click here

I know I am not alone in noticing how skimpy pockets are in ladies clothing. I was comparing my jean pockets to my husbands and it was pretty annoying.  His pockets went midway down his thigh where mine were finished just below the pocket opening. That is less than two inches deep!   Any other ladies have their phone fall our of their front pocket just by bending over? I use my pockets and they need to be practical.  In today's video, I add an extension to my jean pockets and get deep pockets!  Check out my other sewing related videos on the playlist Sewing and Such  If you like my video please consider clicking "like" and "subscribe." YouTube has changed their algorithm and it is the only way others may eventually find my videos. :) 

This is one of my favorite projects I've made this year.  In the video, I make the entire dress and chat a lot.   🔽   Sew along with me in the video below! 🔽 In this video, I show how to cut the different layers of the dress, laying out the border print along hemlines, box pleats, underling, lining, invisible zipper, pocket installation, French seams, overlock seams, and bias binding. A few details about this project: ~pattern: Butterick 6415 ~fabric from JoAnn's Fabric, lace embroidered netting, polyester lining, polyester crepe (underlining) ~I used the decorative edge of the net lace to finish the sleeve and hem and back neckline ~Sewing machine: Bernina 770QE ~Overlock/Serger: Bernina 334DS I've worn this dress twice so far. The first time was at the wedding I made it for.  The second was to a dinner theater date for our anniversary.    See my whole sewing playlist here!

One of the best parts of sewing for yourself is being able to make your clothes fit just right! In this video, I show how to lengthen or shorten a princess cut bodice. It is a lot easier than you might think! To see my other sewing related videos click here!  Sewing and Such Playlist  on YouTube Interested in Young Living Videos? Check out my  Essentially Everything Playlist .

It is spring and I want cute new clothes! This week I made a floral t-shirt with lace sleeves. So make some tea and sew with me!  A few details about this project: pattern: Vogue 9057 (Marcy Tilton R10066) fabric from JoAnn's Fabric I used the decorative edge of the lace to finish the sleeve instead of hemming it. Sewing machine: Bernina 770QE Overlock/Serger: Bernina 334DS You can see the step-by-step video for cutting out here. You can see the step-by-step video for sewing here. See other sewing related videos here:  Sews2Reap YouTube Channel Music in the video: Onion Capers Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Here is the history -  (if you want to skip this scroll down to the next bolded section) I don't post a lot about my son's medical condition. He was diagnosed with Parry Romberg Syndrome at 5 years old. I knew something was wrong starting at 2 1/2. It took over two years and lots of doctors to get a diagnosis and start treatment.  Because PRS is a rare disease, ( Click the link to learn more about  Parry Romberg Syndrome .) there hasn't been much research or treatment history for this condition. We were so fortunate to find a doctor who happened to read an article about it, start some research and figure it out.  Beginning treatment at age 5 slowed the atrophy and scarring that characterizes most PRS patients. His symptoms and pain went into remission at age 5 with the treatment of steroids and low dose chemo. He went for nearly 4 years with check-ups and no medication. We were so thankful! The remission ended at when he was 9 with a stroke-like episode out of nowh

Where to begin? So much has changed in less than a year. Here is what has happened since moving to Kansas in September of 2018. 1. I am no longer teaching sewing in the classroom. (insert tears here) I still hope to teach again. I love it and miss it. A few attempts at video tutorials have been made. I am still figuring it all out. The editing software has made it very frustrating and I need to get the videos more polished. You can see what I have been working on here:  Sewing and Such 2. Some of my time has been spent staying with my parents and helping my sister out in the country. I have always done this, but there have been some surgeries, etc in the last few months.  I can't explain how being in this particular place with my family recharges me.  Stunning sunset at the ranch. 3. As always with moving we had to set up new doctors and dentists. But having a child with a rare disease makes changing doctors an event. We have been traveling from Oklahoma to Texa

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I made a fast liquid lame' shirt for my sis this week. The project took just less than 2 hours actual time to complete including pattern prep. A few details about this project: pattern: Vogue 9057 (Marcy Tilton R10066) fabric from JoAnn's Fabric: liquid lame' knit I did not hem the sleeve or bottom of the shirt because it made the hem bulky and it would not drape softly. This fabric is knit and does not fray. Sewing machine: Bernina 770QE Want to see more sewing videos? Check out my Youtube channel. Interested in learning more about essential oils? Click here.

This weeks video is all about bobbins and how to get thread on them.  See other sewing related videos here:  Sews2Reap YouTube Channel

Let's learn the names of the parts of the machine and how to thread it up. This is a basic tutorial on two different machines with traditional style bobbins.  Here you can see the size difference between the two machines!  I didn't label the feed dogs because there just wasn't room, but they are the jagged teeth below the presser foot on both machines.  The spool pin is on the back of this machine.  I have more sewing videos up  on my YouTube Channel . Much more to come!

If you are like me you have been trying lots of toxin-free personal products. I have even tried making my own pit paste and stick deodorant. For a few years I have been using Young Living Deodorant and I like it! They have two scents, both are nice.  They are safe products that even children can use without worry. (if you have kids you know some need deo early 😳) A friend mentioned that she was traveling and forgot her deodorant  so she used her Thieves Aromabrite toothpaste as pit paste. She raved about how well it worked and she now only uses it. So I decided to do a little experiment of my own and try it out.  My conclusion after a week of only using toothpaste for deodorant, I am a convert! Here is what I found. It only takes a tiny pea size, I have NO body odor even after 24 hours. I don't have to re-apply (this may change in the heat of summer). It feels smooth, not sticky, dries fast, and doesn't stain my clothes.  It is a winner!   Here is a traveler