I have always loved sewing since I was a little girl at about 10 and started making Barbie clothes on my Mother's treadle Singer sewing machine. Actually this machine was originally my great grandmother. My uncle had installed a motor on the machine but I was not allowed to use the motor until I was a little older. Mom made almost all the clothes for herself, my sister and myself on this machine. I remember standing in the middle of the kitchen table so Mom could use the hem guide to hem our dresses. When the dresses were done we would spin in the living room to see how far out the skirt would go. That was of course after we sometimes found a wayward pin in the waistline. Not only was Mom an inspiration for my sewing but also my Aunt Kate. If Mom didn't have a solution to a problem with a pattern, Aunt Kate surely did. And then there was my friend's Mom, Mrs. Muir who lived up the street that was always helpful when I needed it. They all encouraged me to keep sewing and I continued to use the old Singer machine. When I got my first full time job, I bought my own new sewing machine. It was a Pfaff cabinet model and I bought it at Witherill's from Mr. Thorne. And, this machine went in reverse! I soon upgraded to a Pfaff free arm machine and then to a Pfaff 1471. I am fortunate to have three beautiful daughters and I can't begin to tell you how many hours are on that 1471 making them clothes from infancy right up to adulthood. Play clothes, dress, coats, 1st Communion dresses, dozens of Halloween costumes - even in high school and prom dresses. For many years I did little sewing and missed what I call "my therapy". There is nothing more relaxing to me than to spend an evening sewing. So, last Spring I bought a used machine. I said, I don't want a fancy one - I don't do embroidery but the 2170 fit the bill for the features I wanted and it did embroidery. Well, I was soon taking classes at Knecht's and have found a love of machine embroidery. I was jealous of the other sewers with their Creative Visions and soon upgraded to one. I am having so much fun with this machine and have found a whole new world of sewing in embroidery. I thought that I would share some of my projects as I go along. I don't profess to be and expert seamstress but I love sewing and I love sharing these with you. Hope you enjoy them too! Thanks for looking.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Lizzie's Prom Dress

 This is my beautiful niece Elizabeth ready for her senior prom.  I'm so very proud of Liz.  She started sewing only about 1 year ago and she not only made her dress, she designed it too!  It a royal purple satin with sparkles on it topped with layers of organza.  She made each of the flowers from the satin with tiny seed bead centers. They start at the shoulder and come down across the bodice and around her waist and continuing down the skirt. Her Mom helped with the flowers (Cause there were so many to make) and made the little shawl cape.  And she is wearing Grandma Clara's  antique amethyst necklace.  Grandma would be very proud!  You look beautiful Liz and nice job!

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Saturday, June 9, 2012

 Another baby - another diaper bag.  This one is for my daughters friend who will be a first time Mom.  I love making this bag.  It's full of pockets to hold all the necessities.  The diaper changing pad has a "Baby Tweet" embroidery from Embroidery Library.com. and has pockets for diapers, wipes and cream.  With the cross body strap, it's so easy to carry. 







Kristin bought the pattern for this bag and sent it to me to make for her.  It's a Valori Wells design and fabric.  It came out nice but I didn't like the directions or sewing sequence at all.  Not one I would make again.  Of course had to make a matching sunglass case and small wallet/card case to match.








My sister who sews  said - I wore out the bag you made me - I need a new one.  She picked out this fabric and I think that it came out beautiful. Again, it's the Professional Bag which I think I have made nine times now.



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