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My Favourite Facebook Groups

I am loving all the sewing groups that have been popping up on facebook lately! They are great for those who don’t have a local sewing group near them or have commitments that stop you being able to go. So I thought I’d share a few of my favorites.

For general sewing talk and advice you can’t go past Australian Sewing Advice and Inspiration, I love this group and even as an experienced sewer find so much useful information and ideas.

Looking for a particular pattern PDF Pattern Sales and Promotions is the place to go and the Down Under PDF Pattern Sales and Promotions is the Aussie group.

And my latest obsession are sewing challenge groups, some you just submit a photo of an item you have sewn each week and some have a theme to sew to a few I am in are  52 Handmade 2018 , 52 Week Sewing Challenge and 2018 – 100 Items Sewing Challenge. and even if you are reading this part way through the year it’s not too late to join in.

 

How cute is Shawn playing with her Alice Tea Party Set?

 

Happy Sewing xx

in 52 Week Sewing Challange· Bloomies· Flosstyle Patterns· Sprouts

52 Week Sewing Challenge – Week 2

This weeks challenge: Something from the last fabric you purchased. (Challenge Accepted)

More Sprouts Bloomies again this week, I haven’t sewn anything girly for awhile and when I saw these beautiful fabrics during the sales i just had to get some. Size 2 Bloomies don’t take up much fabric so I still have plenty left to play with.

I made 3 pairs this week again I have made some variations to the pattern, except for the blush pair.

The blush set are made as per the pattern

The sage pair has thicker cuffs, so instead of cutting the cuff piece from the pattern in half I have cut 2.

The lavender pair also have thicker cuffs, the belt and tabs from the MOD section of the pattern and belt loops as shown in last weeks challenge blog.

It’s not too late to join the challenge, you can find the facebook group here.

Happy Sewing xx

in EZ Wrap Wallet· Flosstyle Patterns· Sew Along

EZ Wrap Sew Along

After the amazing response to the Bucket Hat Sew Along, we are running another video sew along! This time it’s the EZ Wrap Wallet!

The perfect chance to make something for yourself! The EZ Wrap Wallet has an option to suit everyone from beginner to advanced. There will be a daily video and blog post as well as heaps of pictures for you to follow along.

 

Important Details

Starts January 29th

You can get the pattern here.

Join the facebook event here.

And get ready to sew!!

Happy Sewing xx

in 52 Week Sewing Challange· Bloomies· Flosstyle Patterns· Pattern Hack· Sprouts

52 Week Sewing Challenge – Week 1

This weeks challenge: Something Warm -Rejected (It’s the middle of summer in Australia and while I thought about making something warm I just couldn’t bring myself to do it)

This week has been super challenging to get any sewing done for me, the holidays are always a bit chaotic to begin with but I hurt my shoulder and have had to spend most of the week with it immobilized in a sling. I’m allowed to have it off for an hour or two a day and have strict orders from the doctor not to do housework while it’s sore.

So I got a little bit of sewing done and finally finished my first item for the year, just in time too. I found this cute cat print as a remnant at my local Spotlight and just had to get it for my niece. I chose to make the Sprouts Bloomies in size 4 with a few changes.

I wanted a wider cuff at the bottom, so instead of cutting the recommended cuff piece in half as directed in the pattern I cut out 2.

I added the belt from the MODS section at the back of the pattern but created my own belt loops by making a double fold binding from a 2 1/2″ strip and sewing it shut, each belt loop is 2 1/2’long and there are 4 in total. I attached them before putting the elastic in the waistband 3 1/2″ from the center seam on both sides, front and back.

If you want to join in the fun of the 52 Week Challenge it’s not too late. Join the facebook group here. 

Happy Sewing xx