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I get over myself and sew up this pattern I altered and cut out a few months ago. I show my preferred elastic technique. Here is the alteration video for this pattern Here is the other undies pattern (Simplicity 8229) video. Pattern: Butterick 6031 Fabric: Cotton knit from JoAnn Fabrics Elastic: Picot Edge from https://www.sewsassy.com/LingerieProducts/lingerie-elastic.html Machine: Bernina 770QEE Serger: Bernette 334DS Click through to YouTube to find the timestamps for the video.

It feels so good to be back at the sewing machine. I am sewing up my stash while social distancing. This week we will make Simplicity 1463. The fabric and pattern are both currently available. The fun fern fabric came from JoAnn Fabrics. If you click through to watch the video on youtube there are timestamps in the description. Sewing Machine: Bernina 770 QEE Serger: Bernette 334DS

This year is just so different. I love all holidays and family time. Easter is so special. I remember making beautiful satin and organza dresses for my little girls. We call this picture "grumpy babies." It is one of our favorites. These little princesses had had enough of their dad's teasing and you can see it all over those furrowed brows.  Just give us the candy already!  This week's vlog is short with a plot twist at the end! I sure missed traditional Easter this year...

This fast project takes a t-shirt you already have and about a half yard of fabric depending on the size. For this dress, I used a size 10/12 child's t-shirt and a half yard of 60" wide knit fabric. Options: If you choose to use a cotton woven fabric you will need the skirt length twice for this size or larger to get enough gathers. A baby size could literally use a 1/4 yard of fabric or less. This project only took about 30 minutes. TeeSpring Shop