I am so lost without her
I just can't seem to sew. I have even caught myself thinking, the serger is in the shop and so I can't sew!!
Well, that is very, very silly of coarse I can sew. I am not one of those serger owners that can make their machine stand up and dance. Mainly I finish seams or make sweatshirts or those darling knit jammies.
Then there are the ruffles you make with the gathering foot. I love adding ruffles to the bottom of shorts or the bottom of anything that seems like it would stand up to a ruffle. So I have used all sorts of scraps to make ruffles to have on hand.
Now, can you make ruffles on your sewing machine?? of coarse you can! A serger is nice to have, do you need one? probably not. I hope my serger doesn't need repairs anytime soon. For now, all is well in my sewing world.
I miss Betty so much. Betty, was my sewing friend who kept me inspired and sewed almost everyday, well into her 80's.
I feel lost without her. When I had a problem or felt sad I could always go to Betty and she knew just what to say.
Betty, also did a lot of what I call 'how to's' because that's how you make it or do it.
This picture was taken all in fun. On the forum we had held and ugly fabric contest and this is what she made using that fabric. We had such fun with that pose.
Other things Betty did were creative and if you want to follow the complete instructions then you will find them HERE!
Darling bonnet stand
These scuffs made by Betty have been
a very popular project for our group.
To see even more of Betty's creation, with instructions go
HERE!
I fixed the links so they work.
Small in number
Our group is pretty small right now. Some didn't show for the meeting, which makes the group even smaller.
We were meeting in a quilt shop but sadly that store went out of business. So now we meet in a beautiful church in the historic part of town. Great lighting and with the group we are always inspired to create.
Smile for the camera
We have lots and lots of discussions.
What ever we do, we have fun. I so enjoy my time with these gals and love meeting new members.
Time to move on
My new project will be a smocked bonnet designed by my blogging friend Kathy.
Kathy is so talented. she is selling the pattern on Etsy, not sure of the link but I think you can find it here.
She has made the pattern in those two different versions and in all sizes.
also do not forget to check my other blog. you will find that one when you click here. Be sure to sign up!!
Never Before
I have never given up on a sewing project before. Even the projects I thought I would like and ended up not likeing them, I would finish and give it away.
This was the dress to be and that is the fabric. So light that it wants to float away and several times it did!
It would stick to itself, so I tried spay starch, thought I was making some headway using the starch. No!!! that ended up not working.
Seams would pucker, no matter what I tried to do with them.
So, today I said my good byes in total frustration😞
Now, on to something else, something that will make me happy.😆
some Frannies are getting done.
Kathy D, has finished her sew along dress. She even added a doll dress.
I love her sewing. She always adds a designer touch, probably because she is a designer.
Kathy also added a step by step of doing those trickie sleeves. I was having so much trouble trying to figure out how to reach in a small space and turn right sides together, sew a complete circle and still have it all work.
I can not show you mine yet, although with Kathy's instructions I was able to do the chore.
I will get mine all done and then be brave enough to take a picture.
This is karens dress so far. It is going to be so pretty when finished.
I hope you are also doing the sew along, and will get your project done and share with us.
Sew along with us
We will be putting together the Lyn Weeks pattern, Frannie.
the instructions leave a lot to be desired in putting this sweet dress together.
I do not know if this pattern is still available, so you might want to check Ebay and see if there is one available.
This is the fabric I have chosen for mine, not sure if it was a good idea, it is very light fabric.
follow along on Everythingsewing http://everythingsewing.net/
You will see the button for the forum, sign up and find the sew along under the topic " on topic talk".
Hope you will join us.
