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I need to tell you that I really like this pattern. The sleeve variations are adorable!   I used the View A sleeve and the View B hemline. This is a comfy, soft, easy to wear dress. Especially since I underlined it. It feels amazing on. A few things I didn't realize until I was well into construction was: 1. The neckline has a yoke, not a facing. 2. The hem I chose is faced. These were actually better options, but I would have cut my yoke more carefully, lining up the fabric design better, if I had realized. This was totally my fault for not investigating it. The video has timestamps in the YouTube description if you click through to watch. One thing I will change if I do this pattern again is to cut the top portion of the dress in a smaller size. The hip is perfect! The bust line, especially in the back is big. This is something I deal with all the time.  The fabric is a linen blend from JoAnn Fabrics.  Machines used: Bernina 770 QEE, Be...

I am always looking for new projects! Here are the latest fabric, patterns, and trim I have purchased in a quick video. The items in the  video were purchased at: https://www.trimsbytheyard.com/ https://www.joann.com/ https://www.fabric.com/

It has been hard to get fabric for the last two months. Even ordering was surprisingly difficult. So much was sold out or had long shipping delays.  I'm sharing what I found during the first few weeks of May and the projects to come!  Some of the masks I made. ↓

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

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 am finally getting back to my quilt. Click the  create and craft  tab above to see where the quilt is now. 

A few of my sewing students are making jelly roll quilts. Click the   Create and Craft   tab   or the picture below to see step by step pictures of the process. I will update soon with part 2.

I made Purification spray today! It is just the right thing for sneakers, teen boy rooms, refreshing throw pillows, stale rooms and so much more! Here is how to make your own. Put 1 tsp baking soda in your bottle then fill nearly full with hot water from the tap. Put on the top and shake to dissolve the baking soda. Open back up and put in 10-20 drops of purification and shake again. My bottle was 4 oz so 15 drops was just right. I have made other room sprays with this same technique and different oils. Here is where I got my great bottles! Blue Spray Bottle