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Simplicity 5555 Jiffy Wrap and Tie Halter

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Are you ready for another one day project? This adorable vintage top took only 2 hours! (If you are a beginner sewist expect it to take longer.)   I show how to add a lining for better coverage.  Pattern: Simplicity 5555 Fabric: Polyester jersey knit from JoAnn Fabrics Machine: Bernina 770QE

July 2020 Fabric Haul

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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/

Sew With Me ~ A Fast Liquid Lame' Shirt

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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.

Crazy Crochet Lady

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My hands must be busy. I type away at my computer, scribble in my notebooks, pin, stitch, rip, and crochet! I can face any day shuttling kids to a myriad of activities if my crochet bag is with me.  I cannot enjoy a movie at home without a crochet project.  When the movie is exciting my hands fly and stitches flow. There is comfort in the even rows, beautiful yarns and natural warmth of the project.  I tried to count how many items I had crocheted in my lifetime.  I don't have an accurate count, but I know there are dozens of hats, 20 or so scarves, three sweaters, maybe 30 afghans, plus little amigurumi dolls, bags, purses, potholders, trivets, and on and on...   Above is my current project.  It will be an afghan for my oldest.  She chose the yarn, I the pattern.  When I started it it went with me to the Dr. office, dance classes etc.  Now that it is getting cumberso...