Author: Stacy

Charity | Creativity | Sewing | Sewing for the girl

Summer skirts for a cause with Michael Miller Fabrics

By on August 22, 2017

I recently became a Sewing Portfolio’s Ambassador, who partners with Michael Miller Fabrics.  As part of promoting the website and group, we received 3 yards of Michael Miller Fabrics current collections.  These fabrics are from the Swirly Girls line. I knew that these fabrics would be destined for some girls at the domestic abuse shelter […]

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drafting | Sample sewing | Sewing | Sewing for the girl | Stuff I made | tween sewing

Black cats and plaid

By on August 20, 2017

A few groups have rounds opening this week, so I was super busy again making clothes for my little fashionista.  I decided to focus on fall items, since we will be winding up summer here pretty soon. This fabric is from the Horror/Plaid round at RP Custom fabrics and will start running on August 20. […]

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A cool cat

By on August 18, 2017

Here is another seasonal print that is for winter.  This print is a kids panel, with a matching coordinate from Zenith & Quasar fabrics. The panel looks like this (print yet to come): 24″ tall x 58-60″ wide cut including: 1 front panel (24″ x 20ish”) 1 back panel, solid color (24″ x 20ish”) 1 […]

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Creativity | Pattern testing | Sample sewing | Sewing | Sewing for the girl | tween sewing

Free summer tank top

By on August 4, 2017

This was a pattern test for a summer tank top for Orange Daisy Patterns.  I liked the coverage, and the fact that she can actually wear this to school.  It seems like a lot of summer tops are not geared towards school aged kids and schools clothing standards.  Strappy tops and open backs are usually […]

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Zodiac rounds

By on July 30, 2017

Here is the next print in the Fun Round pre-order at RP Custom Fabrics.  This is the round with the signs of the zodiac.  I have to admit, I do not have much knowledge in this area.  I know my sign, and occassionally read a horoscope, but that is pretty much it. I found these […]

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