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New Outfit for Spring

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  One of my favorite Patterns   Butterick B5045 This is the Jacket I make so many of... usually some kind of flowy material, like chiffon or lace.  It makes me feel very feminine.   I also like the fact that it is loose and hides a multitude of curves... 😁 I am going to make the pants to the ankles, but nice and loose and flowy out of a royal blue... found in the 2.97  TREASURE HUNT ROOM.  The jacket is one I couldn't resist, a printed chiffon with blues throughout and came off of the Poly special table, which is only 7.66 a yard.  But of course, we have our spring sale right now. That will be Pants, tank, Jacket = 20.00 for full set if you sew it yourself. Of course,  matching scarves and earrings for my total set. The elastic waist big leg pants will be quick and easy and I think I will make the tank top shown here out of the same royal blue.   The jacket will be the print.   See if I can wear it tomorrow. Here is a picture of the full outfit.  I made the jacket a little longer
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Special Tote Bag for Sewing Friend

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  Just used the same outside vinyl to create the straps The inside was done with green covered in clear plastic so it can be wiped out Netting was used to create a cover, you can see in and tighten with a toggle and elastic. The front pocket is velcro'd to shut
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Revitalize

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  There is sooo much going on around me and in my head. Fabrics and sewing boxes from  Gstreetfabrics.com Sometimes I actually sit in this corner Potato Bags, Oven Mitts, and Bowl Cozies are cut out, just need to sew! I just need to mail this or drive it to my friends a few hours away! Two Tote Bags, a butterfly blanket 3/4 quilted a blue blanket that needs the embroidery put on for grandson, a babyset that needs only to decide if I want to trapunto the minky kitty on the front? uhhhhh... I think I will watch a movie...LOL That is my bed that everything is laying on...I won't be napping there!! Then I will post which things I decide to finish! Other things you can read one of my blogs about... remember there are always many pages of past blogs with howtos in them. Https://www.kittysquillows.com Making Theme Quillows-Quilts that fold into a pillow Or Billows-Blankets that fold into a pillow Https://www.sewtotes.com Sewing Tote Ideas Https://SewingwithKitty.com All kinds of Sewing Id
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Sew a List

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 Production Time Lags-Make a List and Check it Off My list today Adjust the coat sleeves and put the buttons on my Copper Coat It is cold now!-Make matching Tote from Left overs that are same as my purse.  Remember this is a reversible coat as are all my coats.  I don't want to get bored...LOL  This one unfortunately I love both sides so much it is hard to decide which side to wear.  It is determined by which outfit I have on, whether I want a black collar or a copper collar next to the outfit. When I actually finished this I decided to put the buttons on the opposite sides.  I found these cool toggle button loops so I used those so the loops close the jacket and I didn't have to put buttonholes in the pleather. The cuffs of serpa are roll up so they are warm and cozy on either side and I can unroll them and cover my hands if I forget my gloves..which I do often as I run out the door. Reverse Side Reverse Side Back   I love these toggle loops, with arrowhead tabs, from Gstreetf
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Sew Every Day-something

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YES I sew EVERY DAY!! It makes me feel good!   Shirts- Blouses-Leggings-Baby Bibs-Microwave Bowls From G Street www.Gstreetfabrics.com Minky Baby bib backed with terrycloth velcro closing with novelty button for cuteness ALL from Gstreet Fabrics I may cut out two blouses and 5 bibs, and then sew one thing together.  If you have seen me at the store, I do make ALL of my clothes and coats and gifts. I have two lace over blouses cut out and will sew those tonight and a gift sequin jacket I am going to attempt to cut out before I go to sleep.  Most things I make come from G Street Fabrics.  If you haven't been there, here is a link to a video visit showing the many things I make from there. A tour of inspiration at GStreetFabrics   I have an etsy store, and I also design some fabrics myself, just for the fun of it. Come and see me if you are in the area.  We are open every day 9:30 to 7:30PM and Sunday 11-6
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Shoes of comfort

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  Attempting comfortable soft shoes to stand in 10 hrs Soft leather from the leather bin at  www.Gstreetfabrics.com  vinyl with cork side for bottom of inside shoes and espridrilles bottom from Etsy with Grocery or Pharmacy that sells Dr Scholls inserts for the inside. Bottoms Cork will face down, this a soft vinyl-caramel colored with cork back Foam insert cut to size Dr Scholls Arch Support soft insert cushioning Bought two soft skins- to make matching clutch and or bag of same.  Thinking style will be a full shoe cover with cross over straps that are sewn in with elastic back to slide shoe on. I ordered some shoe glue.  I have a palm thimble and was going to sew it, but I think I would like to glue the bottom on and maybe hand sew it with a blanket stitch for design element only.  This leather is so soft and it feels so good on my foot.  I am going to use some elastic in the back and velcro for the strap wrapping.  (I am still thinking!?) Don't forget using your leftovers.... T
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