1-day-project: child’s apron

This was actually about a half-hour project, start to finish. I used this pattern, except sized down to fit my daughter. I did also make the same apron but sized for me, except I didn’t have enough fabric to make the fully wrap-around apron strings, which this pattern really needs. And I didn’t take a [...]

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finished bluebird pillowcase

I think I tried the limits of the lazy-daisy stitch on those red flowers. They are about 1/2 long on each loop. I’ll have to see whether it holds up in the laundry. Overall, I like the blue birds contrasting the red flowers. Even though they are about the same value, they still work because [...]

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1-day-projects: finished sun hat

Yay, this hat pattern worked much better this time, my third attempt. It’s as cute as I knew it could be. Last time the crown had too much fabric for the head/brim opening, which I cleverly disguised hid in plain sight with a pleat at the back. I wasn’t happy. This time when I sewed [...]

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1-day-proects: Phoebe purse

I made the Phoebe purse maybe a year ago and was happy with the results but found it a nightmare to maneuver my over-stiff innerfacing through my sewing machine. With this in mind, I lightly innerfaced my fabric this time. Enough to give the purse some body and structure, but not enough to be extremely [...]

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1-day-projects: bedroom curtains

I knew this fabric would turn out spectacular! From the stripey top…. To the overlap in the center which stops the curtains from draping open. . . . To the pretty dotty green of the main fabric. . . . To the rick rack used for the tie backs (always use what you have on [...]

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1-day project: scarfette

I haven’t stopped working on projects, but some of them are Christmas presents, so no sense giving away the surprise in advance! This scarf will probably end up with me, and it definitely a one-day project if you have 5 hours. I timed myself. I used Lion brand Suede yarn, and it took one skein. [...]

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1-day-projects: tote bag

This is from a pdf pattern you can download from artsycraftybabe, I left off the button closure and wish I would have put it on. I had no interfacing remnants around, so I used quilt batting to give it a little bit of structure. And it will be able to go through the washer with [...]

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1-day-projects: knit hat

I’ve been making hats in advance of Christmas, even though everyone I ask says no more hats are needed. I thrifted some lovely wool yarn that’s just enough for a hat, so I’m making hats regardless. The pattern is from knittingdaily.com. You have to sign up for their newsletter before they’ll let you see their [...]

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crafty: Phoebe purse

I whipped up this handbag this morning, and it’s beautiful although it’s a nightmare to sew. The pattern is a free pdf download at sewmamasew, do a search for the phoebe bag. She has it marked as for personal use only, not a pattern you can make to sell. Fine with me, this baby is [...]

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1-day-projects: apron

I made this apron for a friend who’s getting married. It’s a fairly quick project, but since it fits kind of snug it needs to be measured for the recipient. I measured me, because she’s about the same size (okay, she’s a little thinner! After her first baby, I bet it will fit perfectly!). It’s [...]

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