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This week lets do some simple projects that use up some of our stash or scraps!  I made some masks for family members using one of the many tutorials already out there. I also share some of the pincushions I made and what projects to look out for next week! TeeSpring Shop Get your own Essential Oils

While we all do our best to social distance I am trying to get videos up a bit faster. This one is just what we are up to.  I have to admit it is easy to lose track of time and not be productive.  There is a bit of cooking, sewing, gaming, and essential oils all in this video. The next video will be back to sewing!  TeeSpring Shop Get your own essential oils

Sew with me a basic pair of underwear! This time we sew up Simplicity 8229. I will show you all the basics of construction and what I did and didn't like about the pattern and things I would change for the next sewing. * If you are sewing along with me, consider cutting the elastic shorter than the pattern recommends. See the end of the video for a full explanation. If you click through to YouTube The video description has clickable timestamps. Pattern changes (:15) Tracing off sizes (2:11) Cutting out(2:49) Finish edge of lining (3:07) Pinning lining for a hidden seam (3:37) Side seams (7:12) Undies before elastic (8:46) Measuring elastic (9:38) Pinning elastic and quartering (12:32) Serging elastic (16:21) Pinning elastic for topstitch (21:58) Testing topstitch settings (22:35) Finished garment and what I would change (24:17) Sewing Machine: Bernina 770QEE Serger: Bernette 334DS Pattern: Simplicity 8229 The fabric and pattern are from JoAnn Fabric