I made another dress, with the same pattern that I used here. I learned a lot. Namely, that you have to be careful of the direction of the print. It didn't matter too much, but the front of the dress had upside-down lemons. So turned it around and made the back the front.BUT this made… Continue reading Red summer dress
Tag: Sewing
Black summer dress
One of the things I did over the pandemic was learn how to sew. I sort of knew how to sew and got a sewing machine a little while ago and mostly made little things. During Covid-times, I started sewing for a group that made face masks. We started with Frontline workers, and then distributed… Continue reading Black summer dress
Flannel Heat Packs
Yep, still sewing up a storm here. I made more heat packs, with lavender inside. I made these up from warm, cotton flannel. And on the inside, I put in flax seeds, dried lavender flowers, and lavender essential oil. I love all these great, cozy fabrics!
Lavender heat/eye packs
I got some lovely lavender from Amazon the other day. It smells amazing! I found this amazing pug material for my sister in law, Maiko. I made her an eye pillow and heat pad. She loves pugs! I made a few more with all of the material I have been collecting. I try to resist… Continue reading Lavender heat/eye packs
Dusty Roses
I got some lovely rose-print fabric from the saree store near my house. I made a little drawstring pouch. And a nice fabric bucket.