I figured I needed a better outlet for my love of sewing than Facebook so I thought I would try a blog. Going to start off by catching up with some pictures of where I started vs where I am now.
It all started in the Spring of 2011 when Mike and I moved into a big 2 story 100 year old house with HUGE windows. To buy curtains for all of these windows would have cost so much! I bought the cheapest sewing machine I could find and went shopping for sale fabrics.
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Front door even has windows
These windows are 6' tall!
My first little sewing area
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After that was done I had the sewing itch. I went and bought some patterns and fabric to make some stuff for Mia!
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Very first ever outfit I ever made. I don't remember the pattern number but I was SO proud of it lol
She had a few summer outfits and I thought I was gettting the hang of things!
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Then life happened and I did not have the time or money to make a whole lot more. It was almost 2 more years before the itch hit me again. I started seeing all these super cute tutotials on Pinterest. (pinterest name nicholefoster79)
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Simple circle skirt with soft satin and sparkle
Shirred circus dress for a friends daughter
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This meant it was time to update my sewing area!
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And update I did!
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Then I started trying to come up with my own skirts and designs.
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Double tulle overlay on satin bubble skirt
Super poofy princess skirt. Satin with sprakle trim over satin and sparkle bubble skirt with rose pin pick up.
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After that I read about tracing clothes you know already fit your kids and using those tracings to make patterns and remake those clothes in new fabrics.
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Raglan top with cinched roushing made with chiffon sleeve and polyester solid fabric and a chiffon bubble skirt to match.
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Unfortunately it is still too cool in Kansas to wear dresses and skirts without leggings but Miss Mia wanted skirts and dresses so she got them!
After that I discovered the world of PDF patterns! Oh my what a HUGE world that is! I have fallen IN LOVE with PDF patterns. Between them and fabric I am becoming a hoarding addict LOL. Here are a few of my most recent creations. I have to admit I have become a hoarder of patterns and fabric!
I will leave the posts with the actual patterns and my version of those patterns so that they can each have their own post with my thoughts and such. But I have to walk before I can run so I will leave it here for the weekend.
Have fun and sew on!!!
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