Fabric: 100% Linen from fashionfabricsclub.com Pattern: I followed the same instructions and made my own pattern just like this apron that I made a while back.Research: Same as the wool regency apron...
collar with neck gusset and shoulder reinforcementhem and side ventFabric: 100% linen navy/white checkPattern: J.P. Ryan Mens Shirt pattern View AModifications: I sewed the whole shirt by hand and di...
Just another Practically Pretty dress, this time with white rick rack ordered special for the warm weather that we all know must be coming soon!Blessings,Bethany
Fabric: Its all from my scrap bin! I think its all 100% cotton although I suspect that navy might have some poly in it. It all works out because it can still be washed cold and line dried. :)Pattern:...
Fabric: 100% cotton "quilters cotton" and polyester low loft batting.Pattern: Look familiar? The larger one is the same as this other one I made but different fabrics. No kit used this time b...
Fabric: 100% cotton vintage fabrics (red and yellow) and 100% linen (brown and blue check)Pattern: I used the weathervane block instructions from Hidden Block Quilts by Lerlene Nevaril Another exampl...
Fabric: 100% cottons. YAY for using up some of the stash!Pattern: Curved Nine Patch Free Table Runner patternModifications: I followed the pattern exactly but I did find that I used significantly les...
“The light of the Christmas star to you, The warmth of home and hearth to you, The cheer and good will of friends to you, The hope of a childlike heart to you, The joy of a thousand angels to you, Th...
Fabric: Polyester polar fleece and acetate lining. Pattern: My Grandpa requested this coat by handing me the polar fleece fabric and an old, very worn jacket. I cut up the old jacket, added seam allo...
Fabric: 100% cotton "quilters" cotton fabric.Pattern: There is an explanation on the pattern used over here. If you are not up for changing a pattern so heavily, Baker Lanes Changing Seasons ...
(picture credit)Stage 1: PLAN! If you dont plan you wont know your goals or your deadlines. That will lead to stress and Christmas presents that are not finished. That is no fun! Trust me, I know it ...
Yarn: 1 ball of Palette Yarn in "Ash"Pattern: Mens Collar in Knit and Crochet from Knitting Two a La ModeStory: I made this for my dads birthday because we have an event coming up in West Vir...
(hanging sleeve and care label)Fabric: 100% cotton "quilters cotton" and polyester low loft batting.Pattern: I cheated! I dont remember how I got it but the pattern and all the fabric was pic...
Fabric: 100% cotton "quilters" cotton fabric with 100% cotton chambray fabric for the trim from this dress.Pattern: There is an explanation on the pattern used over here. If you are not up fo...
Fabric: 100% wool. October/November has to be the worst time to look for coat weight wool because everyone else is! So many places online were sold out of basic colors like gray and navy so I ended u...
Fabric: 100% polyester mystery fabric from the Red Tag section of Joanns. All of the ribbons and feathers are from Joanns and are polyester too. It was my first bonnet so eventually I will make a sil...
Fabric: Gray mole skin from Joanns with acetate lining.Pattern: Simple Summer Skirt pattern from Fashionably Modest Patterns (update: I am not sure what is going on with their website. You can try go...
Fabric: 100% Wool something from Ebay. I do suspect it has some synthetic in it just because of the feel but it was the cheapest price for the amount. Plus, I was in a pinch. The black is 100% wool t...
Fabric: 100% cotton from the "quilters" section of Joanns, acetate liningPattern: SimplicityModifications: Ok, so I went to Joanns and picked out the fabrics based on how many tiers I wanted....
Fabric: 100% cotton lawn (or was it voile?) from Fashion Fabrics Club.Pattern: I used my own pattern that was drafted from The Dressmakers Guide instructions. If you wanted to make a similar dress, P...
Fabric: I think it was a cotton/lycra blend..... Its just the darkest denim I could find from Joanns that could be machine washed and dried. The lining is acetate. Just make sure when you line someth...
In case you havent heard about the Girlhood Home Companion magazine, here is a brief synopsis from their website:"The Girlhood Home Companion is a beautiful full color companion guide, magazine, ...
Fabric: 100% cotton, quilters weight. Love this stuff. There are tons of choices and it drapes well for this sort of project.Pattern: I purchased a vintage circle skirt pattern from Lanetzliving but ...
Fabric: 100% silk taffeta from a fabric.com salePattern: Timely Tresses "Cordelia" bonnet pattern. I used Brim 2 without the bavolet. Highly recommend these patterns! Ive used several and lov...
Fabric: cotton reproduction print from fabric.com salePattern: Sense and Sensibility original dress pattern for skirt and front bodiceSense and Sensibility ELC pattern for back bodiceLa Mode Bagatell...
Hooray for living in a small town! The Freeman House has been borrowing some off season things of ours. So glad its being appreciated when were not using or wearing it.And it *is* a really great exhi...
Free fabric + free time = baby hats for a special midwife and her babies.The free pattern from Tie Dye Diva was beyond easy and a great intro to sewing with nuts. Now I know what stitches to use on m...
This dress was made out of cotton rib-stop voile from Fashion Fabrics Club. The color pink was requested in the form of a light sheer fabric and this certainly fit the bill. The trim was in the stash...
This petticoat was made out of a sheet to go with the printed day dress. Nice white sheets are so much better quality than cotton muslin which I am used to using. My hope is that this will wear even ...
A sweet little girl crossed paths with my family and another and somehow made her way into all our hearts. This dress was made for her very first reenacting season. I used Elizabeth Stewart Clarks Gi...
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