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Seamstress In Training
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Embroidery FO & WIP

Ive been working on a few embroidery projects lately.  Ive loved this tote design since the first time I saw it at Sublime Stitching.My dad used to call me "Medusa" when I was growing up...

23 h ago

From Seamstress in Training to Sophisticated Seams

I know Ive been MIA lately--and I have been sewing! Just not for me :)  Awhile back I mentioned that I had started sewing for some of the gals on a forum Im on.  And shortly after that, I r...

24 may 12

Simplity 4037+Megan Nielsens Ruched Top= Perfection!

When I blogged about my Ruched maternity top, I had mentioned that Id really like to adapt it to have the gathered neckline of my non-maternity TNT S4037.  I had also noticed that the shoulders ...

08 may 12

McCalls 6034: Maternity Style

26 Weeks alongHeres another  version of McCalls 6034.  The shoulders on my last version were a bit too big, so after much deliberation, I cut these ones a size smaller, XS. After all, my sh...

02 may 12

Just a quick post...

Ive been so busy sewing I havent had time to blog (and the weather has been so nice weve spent a lot of time outside--AND I must be nesting because Ive been on an organizing spree)!My mini maternity ...

23 apr 12

First Baby Project

Ok, its not sewn, but it is a project! Ive been dabbling in embroidery--just working on flour sack towels & the like & decided to try my hand at a onesie.The front says Baby Brother (as you c...

11 apr 12

Finished! Ruched Maternity Top

Another finished maternity top--and I think this one was my favorite. :)  This is Megan Nielsens Ruched Maternity Top.  I sewed a size small, and Im very happy with the fit through the bust...

09 apr 12

Finished! Megan Nielsen Wrap Top

For the "Nuthin but the facts, maam" version of this review, feel free to pop over to my official PR review. :)This project came together super fast, but I procrastinated on it quite a bit. I...

04 apr 12

Dont Rush the Hem!! (and a Finished project)

After the disaster that was my black linen skirt, I needed a pick me up. I was thumbing through my fabric stash & found this funky print that I had bought last summer for a maxi dress that never ...

03 apr 12

Megan Nielsen Maternity Patterns: A Review

This post started out as a review to the recent Megan Nielsen maternity tops that I recently finished, but I got to rambling about how much I love the patterns & Megan that it simply got too long...

02 apr 12

Its a....

 I know what youre thinking, "I thought they werent going to find out the sex." Correct. We were not. But we had our ultrasound & our technician neglected to ask us if we were going ...

30 mar 12

Making Progress

SourceI dont have any pictures yet, but Ive successfully drafted & finished one knit skirt from a fabric in my stash that wasnt listed in the original plan. It is a funky print that includes red,...

22 mar 12

Maternity SWAP: Skirt 1: Fail.

I stumbled upon this tutorial on Pinterest & thought it would be perfect for my black linen skirt. It should have turned out like the above skirt. Did it?Negative. It did not.  In fact, I re...

15 mar 12

Finished! Vogue 8581

Well, Vogue 8581came together somewhat quickly.  It really is a very straightforward design, and it lends itself quite nicely to "maternity", but I didnt like the gathering & I was a...

12 mar 12

SWAP: The Maternity Edition

Ill admit; sewing with a plan isnt something Im good at sticking to. Theres always another project that gets thrown in the rotation, but this time Ive even shopped my stash. Ive tried to find a color...

01 mar 12

Instant Gratification project

Thats right, ladies (and any gents who may have stumbled upon this blog), I have a FINISHED project to share! And...wait for it...it only took me ONE nap time to complete!! And thats INCLUDING taking...

14 feb 12

Maternity Sewing Plan

So, my "maternity sewing plan". (Subject to change, as usual, of course). Since I didnt start sewing until late in my pregnancy with my daughter, this is an exciting endeavor for me. And, sur...

01 feb 12

Different Kinds of Sewing

SourceBaby number 3 is on its way! He (or she--and we wont find out until delivery!) will be making his/her appearance in early August! So, you know what that means. Maternity & baby sewing!! I h...

30 jan 12

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes. ...

Hello again! Its been a long, long time. For those of you who have "followed the Seamstress in Training for awhile now, youll notice some changes around here. :) A new blog design, complete with ...

18 jan 12

SAHM Style: How to.....

Im far from what most would consider fashionable. I live in a teeny tiny farming town (which I love) and trends are slow to reach here.Im also a firm believer in Classics. I tend to shy away from the...

13 sep 11 1 person likes this

Stay at Home Mom Style: On My Way

Ive always been a jeans & t-shirt kinda gal. I was never bothered by skirts, I just...well, how do you improve on blue jeans??When I was pregnant with my son, with plans of quitting my job when h...

09 sep 11

Dont forget to vote!

Voting in the Sewing for Children Contest is now open! If you are a member of PR, go here vote. There are a ton of fabulous entries...but the lovely Laila & I...well, we would be ever so grateful...

06 sep 11

Sewing Snippits

I have been sewing. Really, I have. Just not for myself. And not garments. Ive been altering bags. Lots & lots of bags.  Adding zippers, changing strap lengths, removing & replaceing sna...

30 aug 11

My Favorite Sewing Sidekicks

I tend to think of my notions as the under appreciated sidekicks to my sewing machine hero. (Now theres a great comic book idea)Really, where would we seamstresses be without the proper tools? I gott...

15 aug 11

Long time no blog....

Well, just as I had anticipated, July proved to be quite busy.  But in the last couple weeks, Ive started up a whole new sewing endeavor. I may have mentioned it in passing before, but (pre...

04 aug 11

Finished! McCalls 5791

 As promised, here are some more pictures of the kiddos in their new duds. Youll have to forgive the so-so photos, they were taken with my point & shoot and despite them all being taken with...

19 jul 11

Sneak Peak

Ok. The dress & tie are both offically finished. I thought Id post a sneak peak since Ive been so scarce lately. :)Were leaving for the convention tomorrow morning & the kids will be wearing ...

14 jul 11

Lots of progress but nothing to share....yet.

I feel like I havent blogged in forever. Its not for a lack of things to say, thats for sure. Its just that every time I sat down to blog last week, I though "I should be sewing, not blogging abo...

11 jul 11

Simplicity 2599: FAIL.

I got it in my head that I needed to try sewing a woven top.  Im almost 100% comfortable sewing knits, but fitted wovens are starting to freak me out a bit. The culprit: The Crepe. For anyone wh...

04 jul 11

Sewing for Children Contest: Entered!

Despite the fact that July is a busy month for us & despite the fact that Ive enrolled in another class at PR (Fun with Fitting Skirts), Ive decided also, to enter the Sewing for Children contest...

02 jul 11

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