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Last weekend I made the Simple Summer Tank, a free pattern from Life Sew Savory.

It sews up quick. I had a few issues with the neck and arm bands being too long, and I cut them shorter. I probably should have shortened them more since I have some gaping at the neck. I used fabric that wasn’t the best quality, and it lacks the recovery of better fabric.

I made this to wear under sweaters this winter, and it will work fine for that. My office has a lot of north facing windows, which means good light but ...

Hard to believe it’s the last Sunday of the year.

The stash numbers saw some changes this week. I finished Tribes and a tank top made from fabric bought at Zinck’s in July. I also received a panel for Christmas, perfect for practicing free motion quilting.

We still have a few days to use more fabric, although I think those will be my last finishes this year.

Fabric In: 18.75

Fabric Out: 24.375 yards

Net Fabric Out: 5.625 yards

How did you do this week?

1 Julie in GA

2 Chrisknits

3 Meloney

4 Melva ...

Time again to update the list for another month as we head into the holiday season. The weeks pass so fast. I always thought time would pass slower as I aged, but that’s not the case.

I finished Birds last month and another project that wasn’t on the list. With too many choices, I find it challenging to choose what to work on next.

The Short List categories are UFO, garment, original design, stitchery, framing, charity and other. I’ve used some form of this system for 6 years to keep me focused. I change the categories as ...

Japanese clothing in historical context, including social and economic status and what they tell us about clothing

This is not meant to be a comprehensive bibliography but a sample of what I have on specific topics in my reference library. Click on the book covers or titles to preview and/or purchase the books online. I make a few pennies if you purchase a copy through the link, but I always encourage people to check your local library for resources.

Memories of Silk and Straw – A Self-Portrait of Small-Town Japan – by Dr. Junichi Saga, translated by Garry O. Evans

This ...

No fabric out this week.

I haven’t touched my sewing machine since last Sunday. I plan to change that today and tomorrow.

My sister was able to score some free wool and sent it to me. I haven’t decided what to make with it.

I’m uncertain what clothes I need for fall and winter. We moved to a different building at work, and I haven’t figured out the heating and cooling system. When it’s very hot out, my office is like a sauna. When the temps are in the 70s I freeze. No idea if ...

No fabric in this week. There were opportunities, but I didn’t need anything.
Fabric was used for the white tee shirt.
I also framed Autumn’s Call, a Crabapple Hill pattern I finished a while back.

The design was traced onto fabric, shaded with crayon and then stitched. I love how it turned out.
Fabric In: 13.5
Fabric Out: 15.25 yards
Net Fabric Out: 1.75 yards
How did you do this week?

1 Julie in GA
2 Melva Loves Scraps –
3 Meloney
4 Chrisknits
5 Patricia
6 Angie in SoCal
7 Quilting Gail

I finished the white tee, my August OMG project.

The fabric is thinner than the first shirt I made, and it wrinkles every time you look at it. I made it as a layering piece and can live with the rumples. It’s a little more see through than what I like to wear. I can’t see myself wearing it without something over it.
Overall I’m happy with it. It will serve the purpose I made it to fill, and it’s done.
I will link to Elm Street Quilts once the finish party posts.

Most of my week revolved around meetings, three in all. They just happened to fall close together. That kept me out of the sewing room this week.
No fabric in or out.
I made sure to get some machine time Saturday afternoon and started sewing the shirt together.
The finish will give my anemic numbers a boost next week.
Fabric In: 13.5
Fabric Out: 14.5 yards
Net Fabric Out: 1 yards
How did you do this week?

1 Julie in GA
2 maggie f
3 Chrisknits
4 Meloney
5 Patricia
6 Quilting Gail

I don’t know about everyone else, but I’ve had to work to find inspiration and motivation this year. Looking online is not the same as seeing quilts and other projects in person. I don’t see that changing this year, at least not where I live. New times call for new ways.
That said, I finished a couple projects last month and can move on to other things.
The Short List categories are UFO, garment, original design, stitchery, framing, charity and other. I’ve used some form of this system for 6 years to keep me focused. I ...

No fabric out this week.
I traveled to Zinck’s yesterday to buy clothing fabric. It’s a far enough drive to only make that trip once or twice a year. I had to make it count.
I have plans for most of it, although it will take a while to sew it all up.
Also, a friend gave me a box of fashion fabric. She decided she wasn’t going to sew clothes anymore. I looked through it to see what was there, but didn’t tally up the yardage. I’ll save that for another time.
I managed ...

No fabric in this week.

Fabric went out for the Life Sew Savory Fitted Tee.

This is a form fitting t-shirt pattern. I prefer my clothes a little looser, so I sized up to a medium and didn’t do a back adjustment. I also shortened the shirt four inches. I’m average height, but I like my shirts to hit mid-hip. The original pattern went to the thighs.
This is a super easy pattern to sew. The instructions online are minimal, which wouldn’t make it a good first project. If you have some garment construction experience I highly ...

It’s time for another list. I’m not sure where my time went in June. It must have gone towards finishing the penguins.
The Short List categories are UFO, garment, original design, stitchery, charity and other. I’ve used some form of this system for over 5 years to help keep me focused. I change the categories as my goals and interests change.
UFO – The plan for Birds In The Branches changed from machine to hand applique. The stitching will take a while.

Garment – I stuck with the third pattern choice, the Life Sew Savory Fitted Tee. I’ll ...

No change in the numbers, but there will be fabric out next week.

I’ve been all over the place, working on four different projects this week: the Brazilian embroidery, hand applique, a shirt and the framing project. I finished the framing (last post) and will finish the shirt and the Brazilian this week.
One sewing and one hand work project is the best mix for me with the day job. After that it gets a little dicey.
The shirt will be a quick sew. Maybe I’ll even finish it today.

Fabric In: 1.5
Fabric Out: 12.75 ...

No change in the numbers this week. I spent most the week doing hand work.
Friday I stopped at Hobby Lobby to pick up a dress pattern for a wedding in August. Although the stores are open here, the dressing rooms are not and returns are not allowed. I haven’t bought a new dress in 15 years. No way can I buy one and not try it on. Thank goodness I can sew.
I also picked up a redwork book on clearance. The patterns all have snowmen in front of whimsical buildings.
It’s the second book I’ve ...

Another month, another list.
I finished two projects in May, A Walk in the Woods and the Hope picture. The rain in May kept me inside a lot. We’ll see if creative projects take a backseat to yard work this month.
The Short List categories are UFO, garment, original design, stitchery, charity and other. I’ve used some form of this system for over 5 years to help keep me focused. I change the categories as my goals and interests change.
UFO – I pulled out a project in the early stages. I believe the pattern is called Birds In ...