No waste mini collection blog hop

 Hi all,

Unfortunately I don't have pictures.   I have not been able to get this project done.   I have some how injured my knee, and I can't be on my feet for very long.  My right leg is swollen to twice it's normal size.

  So, I will just tell you that I love these patterns for the 2 things I have tried.   The directions are easy to read and follow.  

I am hoping to be able to get on my feet a bit today, but if I am on them too long, they just constantly throb.

So,. Please check out the other bloggers and see what they have to share. 

02/07

Thread Faction Studio Blog

Sew Tsnius

It's Liesel

 

03/07

Thread Faction Studio Blog

Crafty Professor on Instagram

Sew Cute Couture by Kathy

Ma Me Mi Mo

 

04/07

Thread Faction Studio Blog

Wattle & Slate on Instagram

Needles To Say

 

05/07

Thread Faction Studio Blog

Sew Cute Couture by Kathy

Sew Sophie Lynn

SunBirdSews on Instagram

 

06/07

Thread Faction Studio Blog

Jahit By Nadia

Sew4Five

No waste mini collection blog hop

 When I saw the announcement about a blog hop with a no waste collection of children's clothing, it definitely piqued my curiosity.     So I decided to try it.  This blog hop is hosted by Thread Faction Studio and I am glad to be a part of it. 

The pattern for the basic blouse, which I am featuring today, is cut in 1 long rectangle.   The neckline that you cut out is used for the pocket.  I opted not to put the pocket on as this blouse will be used to wear under a jumper.    

I didn't get a chance to have a granddaughter try this blouse on, so, I will tell you a bit about the pattern.

The pattern comes in a file that you can use a projector with.  It also comes with a file for printing on your home computer.   This is the file I use, but since I don't have a printer, I just go to the library to print mine.

I print all the sizes and not do the layer option.   My reason for this is I then have all my sizes in one, and then I can adjust as I need to, and it is easier for me when I sew for 4 or 9 grandkids.   

The pattern is very easy to follow.   

The blouse is a dolman sleeve blouse.    I am definitely not great at flat lay pictures.   I will definitely do an update on my blog after I get a picture of my granddaughter wearing it.  They will all be here on Monday as that is when we are celebrating the 4th of July.   

Please join these other bloggers to see what they have done. 

02/07

Thread Faction Studio Blog

Sew Tsnius

It's Liesel

 

03/07

Thread Faction Studio Blog

Crafty Professor on Instagram

Sew Cute Couture by Kathy

Ma Me Mi Mo

 

04/07

Thread Faction Studio Blog

Wattle & Slate on Instagram

Needles To Say

 

05/07

Thread Faction Studio Blog

Sew Cute Couture by Kathy

Sew Sophie Lynn

SunBirdSews on Instagram

 

06/07

Thread Faction Studio Blog

Jahit By Nadia

Sew4Five

As you will see, this is a mini collection of clothes.   Would you like to win the collection of patterns?   Just leave a comment and you will be entered to win .   Please leave your email address so I can contact you.    The winner will be chosen by random on 7/7.   

SWAP - SEWING WITH A PLAN

 Wow!!!! It has been a long while since I posted here.   I need to get better at it.   And that is where SWAP comes in.   What is SWAP?  So glad you asked. SWAP is Sewing With A Plan.    Now, I am not a planner kind of person.  But, I have found that if I have at least an idea of what I want to do, then I do better.    I do even better if that plan is written out.  

So this SWAP idea came from my friend Erin over at https://averylanesewing.com/

On her facebook page she is hosting a SWAP for sewing a Mic and match wardrobe for the 18" dills, such as American Girl.    Since I have 3 granddaughters that play with these dolls, and they would like clothes for them, I decided to do this.    This SWAP starts with choosing items to make and what fabrics you are using.    Because this is a challenge, we have to use a book by Erin called Doll Days.  We also submit a plan, knowing it can change, with what clothes we are making and what fabrics.  

I am taking a bit different of a twist for my holiday sewing.   In the past, I have been known to sew all day on Christmas Eve and usually late into the night.  Sometimes even get up early on Christmas morning and finish.   Every year I say not this year.  I will be finished early.  Well this year has to be the year.   Do to a high number of Covid cases and some of the family at high risk, we have decided, at this time, to not have everyone come for Christmas.  So, I have to have packages done for each family a few days before Christmas and our kids can go to his office and pick them up.   

I have been taking the time today to pull some fabrics for some of the projects I am doing. 

Flannel and pajama patterns

Fabric for doll clothes

Patterns for doll clothes

There are clothing items I want to make for the grandkids as well.   Yes. I know I can go buy the items.  But when I have seen things I have made, be passed from one kid to another, and how much they love to wear things I make and they tell their friends that grandma made it and how proud they are, then it makes me want to keep doing it.   So I will. 

I will definitely be sharing the things I make. 

Doll dress ready for gifting

Overalls and jumper I want to make for the 2 oldest granddaughters

Doll jogging pants ready for gifting.

So this list is not extensive.   Things will change.  If I find I have more time, more will get done.

So, do you have fun plans or things you would like to do for Christmas. I would love to hear. 

sew long summer blog tour #2

We're kicking off the Sew Long Summer blog tour this week. We have some really fun and inspiring creations for you again this year.

Sew Long Summer is all about getting those transitional wardrobe pieces ready; finishing up all those things we meant to make this summer; and well, basically whatever Sew Long Summer means to you.

Welcome back.   I usually try to share clothing items on this blog, but I have not has much time for sewing clothing.   So today, I want to share about this fun quilt I made.

This quilt was made for my bosses new little boy. My boss is a golf addict, and when I found out they were having a boy, I decided a golf quilt would be fun.

Their little girl like a golf as well, so I may make one in pinks and purples for her.  She can use it when she snuggles with her daddy on the couch and they are watching golf.

I have a more detailed blog about it here https://kathyskwiltsandmore.blogspot.com/2019/09/its-tee-time-baby-quilt.html?m=1


Please check out the other bloggers this week. They are all sharing some fabulous makes.


The full tour includes these talented sewists, so I hope you'll follow along and comment on their posts this week.
  Sept. 9th Sewing A La Carte, mahlicadesigns, Sewing Vortex, Sewing With Sarah
Sept. 10th The Bear and Pea Atelier, Auschick Sews, Stitched by Jennie, Miss Marah Sewn
Sept. 11th Sew Cute Couture by Kathy, A Rose Tinted World, mahlicadesigns
  Sept. 12th Little Heart Threads, Lulu and Celeste, The Crafting Fiend, Fils Anddraps
  Sept. 13th Petite Font, Sew 4 Five, The Sewing Scientist, Sew Cute Couture by Kathy, Kitty Makes It

Sew long summer blog tour

We're kicking off the Sew Long Summer blog tour this week. We have some really fun and inspiring creations for you again this year.

Sew Long Summer is all about getting those transitional wardrobe pieces ready; finishing up all those things we meant to make this summer; and well, basically whatever Sew Long Summer means to you.

I had great plans for summer sewing and great plans for back to school clothes for grandkids.  Unfortunately, it hasn't happened.  So, I got thinking about what I could share today.

With fall right around the corner, that means Christmas is right around the corner as well.

  Today I decided to share a pillowcase that I am doing for 1 of my grandkids.  I will be doing some for all of them, there are 8, but the youngest is just 2 weeks, so she might not get one right away.  These pillowcases are so easy to make and one of the best things about making things for my grandkids is they absolutely love them.   I could write out the directions, but instead I will give you a link to the directions I use. http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/bags-pillows-gifts/pillows/roll-it-pillowcase-pattern. 


Please follow these blogger friends of mine for some awesome makes.  It just may give you some ideas.


The full tour includes these talented sewists, so I hope you'll follow along and comment on their posts this week. Sept. 9th Sewing A La Carte, mahlicadesigns, Sewing Vortex, Sewing With Sara
 Sept. 10th The Bear and Pea Atelier, Auschick Sews, Stitched by Jennie, Miss Marah Sewn
  Sept. 11th Sew Cute Couture by Kathy, A Rose Tinted World, mahlicadesigns
Sept. 12th Little Heart Threads, Lulu and Celeste, The Crafting Fiend, Fils Anddraps
Sept. 13th Petite Font, Sew 4 Five, The Sewing Scientist, Sew Cute Couture by Kathy, Kitty Makes It

Seen and sewn blog tour

Today is my day for the blog hop and I want to thank Arielle at www.seenandsewnpatterns.com for the pattern and Melissa at www.mahlicadesigns.wordpress.com for hosting.

Welcome to the Seen & Sewn Together blog tour.

Arielle from Seen & Sewn Patterns is creating patterns with a focus on encouraging people to join the #handmaderevolution by sewing their own handmade wardrobe. A nice group of sewing bloggers have joined together to share with you how we’ve taken the Seen & Sewn Patterns and let our creativity loose with them. We want to inspire you whether you’re just starting or well on your way to building your handmade wardrobe.

The pattern I am reviewing today is the Cozy.   It is a nice sweater pattern but can also be used as a swimsuit cover up or even a robe.   The way it is designed is for a hi low look but you could easily shorten the back and make it the same length all the way around.   You could wear it with anything.

I am making mine out of a stretch lace that has been in my sewing room for a while.

I apologize that mine isn't done yet, I have had lots of crazy work hours and family stuff.   I will get it done in the next few days and share it here and on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Sew-Cute-Couture-By-Kathy-626603334360676/?ref=br_rs.

The extra fun part for you is that we have a prize pack giveaway from Seen & Sewn Patterns that you can enter below. The prize pack for US residents includes 1 pattern of choice, a Slow Fashion Tee, and a Slow Fashion Pin. For our international readers the prize pack would include a copy of all Seen & Sewn PDF Patterns. Bonus! All readers will receive a coupon code for up to two patterns of choice for $1 each (expires 6/30/19)

The tour includes these talented sewists, so I hope you’ll follow along this week.

Monday June 17th

Sew 4 Five, Sewing A la Carte, Aurora Designs

Tuesday June 18th

Idle Sunshine, That’s Sew Lily, House of Estrella

Wednesday June 19th

Mahlicadesigns, Sewing with D, Fee Bricolo, Aurora Designs

Thursday June 20th

Let’s Go Hobby, Sewing from Scratch, Craftstyle Living, Mama You Can Make It

Friday June 21st

Claire Cruse, Make It Sew with the Bear and Pea Atelier, Sew Cute Couture by Kathy

 

Enter to win something good here!

Breaking ground blog tour

Today is my stop on the breaking ground blog tour hosted by Melissa at www.mahlicadesigns.wordpress.com

We were told to choose a designer that was new to us.  So, I knew there were lots I had not tried.  I happened to get an email with a list of some free patterns, and I saw a Free T-shirt pattern for boys.  Great. I had to get a birthday gift made for a grandson, so I decided to share that.

The pattern is from Emily at www.lifesewsavory.com.  she has been around for a while, but I had just heard of her.  I love when free patterns are offered as it gives you a chance to try out that designer.

The pattern I chose is the boys t-shirt pattern.  It went together very fast, and the directions were very easy to follow. I needed fast and easy because I have been working crazy overtime.

She has many other patterns I would like to try.  I will definitely use her patterns again.


By the way, my grandson loved his new shirt.

Please check out what the other bloggers have done.




Welcome to the Breaking Ground Blog Tour 2019. This year over 25 bloggers from around the world are joining with me to break new ground by trying a pattern designer that is new to them, try new techniques, new styles, or whatever way they want to push themselves. (Read on for Giveaway info) The Full Tour includes all these creatives... we hope you'll visit us each day: Monday March 11- That's Sew Lily, Sewing A La Carte, Mijn 11jes & ik Tuesday March 12- mahlicadesigns, Embrace Everyday, Jot Designs, auschick sews, Raising Stripling Warriors Wednesday March 13- Musings of A Seamstress, Very Blissful, Sew4Five, Just Sew Something, Hazelnut Handmade, Crafting Through Time, Tales From A Southern Mom Thursday March 14- Make It Sew with the Bear and Pea Atelier, Ronda B Handmade, SequioaLynn Sews, Sewing with D, The Sewing Goatherd, OOYAmade, My Golden Thimble, Custom Made by Laura Friday March 15- Sew Cute Couture by Kathy, Sewing Novice, Ronda B Handmade, Momma Bear Sews, MeMade, My Golden Thimble, Lulu & Celeste

Breaking News: our tour sponsor Phat Quarters is offering 2 patterns of choice from her pattern shop to one lucky winner.

Enter Here!

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We'd love to see how you're Breaking Ground this month. Share with us what you're working on by using the hashtag #BreakingGround2019 across social media.