Plans for Faye's Top Sew A Long- Colette & McCalls

#1- Colette Violet Blouse
NOTE: click on photo to enlarge
I am making this blouse in a pink gingham
check.. It is already cut out, and mostly
sewed together.. I  have to add collar and
make button holes. I will be covering my
buttons too. Love this top pattern, I have
made several of them.

McCalls 7360
 If time permits, I will make this one for Fayes Sew a long
too. [I have revival at church this coming week, so
not sure  if I will finish it? We will see?☺]
 I  will be making it out of a blue white design poplin/cotton
fabric. Very soft and pretty. I will do the  short sleeve version.
[the blue version on the pattern envelope]

Happy sewing to each of you.. 

Sewing... Emily's Mission.. Dresses for Little Girls-Part 2

               Emily's  Mission... Bring new Dresses to Every 
                 Little Girl in the Children's  Home.. Part 2

            Emily [my soon to be 18 yr old granddaughter] has
            a mission.. She  wanted every  little girl in the 
            Children's Home to have a new dress of their own.
            She ask me to help her..   She took dresses to them
            before Christmas[2016]. They were thrilled with the
            dresses. And very appreciative.

                                  S0----  When Spring time arrived , She 
           wanted to take them another dress. 💕 Emily is a special
           girl.. She has a heart for  people, who are in need. So very
           proud of her .

            I would like to say a special thank you to My and Emily's
            friend, Diane Osborne. She donated most of the fabric for
            these dresses..  We appreciate you . Hugs.

                 I would also like to say thank you to  my daughter in law
           Gina.  She helped sew these dresses, and made this possible.
           Emily and I appreciate you and love you.

Selling House/Remodeling House... So busy , but a Small Sewing Project

Nurse's Red Cross Apron

Nurse's hat

I must say, I am sorry that I have not
posted in awhile..[ I really appreciate
the people who have checked on me.thank you.] Life has been so busy... We are in
the process of selling our house, Selling
out Hubby's Coke Collection, and Remodeling
the old Camp house.. Once our house sells,
we will be moving into the Camp house [now
known as Walnut Grove[thanks Deedy]

I have been picking out paint, picking out
new lights, Picking our  counter tops, and
Running errands for 'EVERY BODY" ha.

Sewing.. really got put on the back seat.. I really miss it. I hope to be back sewing ,
real soon. I did take a little time and make
this  apron /hat for a friends daughter.She
had to have it for  a performance , she was in. She was really appreciative, and I love
to sew for those sweet girls.

Hope you all have a blessed week.. 

Turtle Applique T-shirts for Little Girls Basketball Team [Of couse it has to be Pink!!!]

Turtle's Basketball Shirts
My friend, emailed me and ask if I could
find some pink turtle fabric to make shirts
for the 7/8 yr old girls that she coached
basketball?? I searched everywhere... but no
pink turtles.  So, suggested, that I applique
a turtle on the pocket.. She loved the idea.
And so did the girls.. 

 I had to make 10 of these.. Such fun..
You see the team is named Turtles.. and
of course, each little girl WANTED the shirt
to be pink.. of course the Turtle's Ruled the
court..thus their name...

Christmas Cactus
Showed its beauty, just in time for  Christmas
holiday visitors.

January has been a really cold/dreary weather month..
[Oh how I am ready for sunny spring to arrive.ha]
But this pretty little peach cactus  decided to bloom.
God brings  sunshine in all kinds of ways.

Sewing ..Blouse Pattern from Singer Perfect Plus book- Plus--Taking Craftsy Classes

   

 I am  taking 2 fitting classes from Craftsy. Both are by  Kathleen Cheetham.
 Adjust a bust   and  Adjust back/neck.  I will do another blog post
about these classes later. But now...let's get to Sewing for Judy.. I am
excited!!

I have blogged about this book some time ago. I really like the author
Kathleen Cheetham's approach to fitting. This book came with
4 changeable patterns. I am making a button up blouse.

This is the blouse , I will be making. It is called, "shapely blouse"
It is fitted with front and back darts. It is button up, and  has
either rounded/square or no collar versions. I will be doing
the rounded collar one, With long sleeves. This will be a  good
basic blouse , and I can see  lots of rotation with it.
Sorry, I forgot to take photo of the fabric I am using. I have
already cut it out, and am now in the sewing process.

I have lots of  sewing plans for me.. I am just looking forward to
spring sewing.. [I know/I know... I must  force myself to realize
it is NOT  spring.. definitely  WINTER.. eeeeh it is 8 degrees today!!]

This will be for my MAGAM  January Challenge. I had  stated that
I would challenge myself to  a pair of pants.. But...  my plans changed.
I  hope to add them either the end of the month, or February. Our goal
for January MAGAM was something new to you, or an Indie pattern
company. This pattern is an indie pattern company, and new to me..

Happy sewing..

Sewing 2014-- Some fun..some mess ups...some Blessings..

I would like to say thank you to each of my followers 
in 2014. I read every message and  love your feedback.
I  have not sewed a lot for myself this year..but, thought
I would share a few makes with you.

http://sewblessedmaw.blogspot.com/2014/09/elsa-from-frozen-costume-for-emily-plus.html
Emily's [granddaughter] Frozen costume,  I would have to say, was the "most work".. But, I think the most appreciated/fun..She loved it .So, I totally enjoyed making her happy..[even all the glitter. lol]


                          Lots of Children's Clothes

 ;

   I made lots of  dresses/skirts and monogrammed t-shirts
for  the kids.. All was fun and sweet. Some for my grandchildren,
some for friend's kids.

This chambray  top [grainline  scout tee  pattern]was made during the summer. I have worn it so much.. Love the lace inset yoke.

Christmas " Happy" for a special friend!!

Easter dresses for Emily and Callie. These were very time
consuming,  getting the fitting issues done.. But, the girls
were very happy on Easter. The dresses looked so good
on them.. Such  a special sew.

Amy [twin granddaughter]. Made her costume for a play at school. She got sick , and didn't get to use it. SO sad..She
was very disappointed. This was one costume of approximately
150 this year.

Many/many  costumes for Churches and Schools all over
the world.  This sewing was such a blessing to me. God is awsome!!  and I feel so blessed  to  be able to do this ministry.

2014 was not  a big sewing year for me.. I  really didn't need anything,  But 2015, I hope to share lots of Me sewing.ha
Happy New Year..

Elsa [From Frozen] Costume for Emily [Plus update on Callie]

Emily Morgan
15 yr old granddaughter
 When she came and ask me to make her an Elsa Costume
for  School Spirit Week [dress up week]..Of course, I said,
'YES"----  I did not   realize that  the sheer snow flake cape
would  give me  a  house full of glitter  and FUN?

But yes,  I would do it again... She  was thrilled and had
a really fun day at school.. 

The photo does not show it, but no only is the cape sheer glitter
snowflakes, but the sleeves and upper bodice is sheer fabric\
and so not fun to sew.. She had to wear a  tee shirt under
it for school, due to the dress code.


Note: Update on Callie [thjs is  Emily's sister]
Callie is improving.. She is still having some small seizures /tremors.
But, they are working on regulating the medicines.. She is very
tired. But we are very thankful for the improvement, and very
thankful of all your prayers.

Sewing/ Crafting & Sprucing up!! Having Fun!

I bought this white shower curtain [it was just too plain]
I  took a strip of red/white stripe fabric [same as the
curtains I made below]. Made some bias tape, and
sewed a strip around it.. Quick  and easy color!!
The star candle holder was black , I spray painted it.
The little wall hanger ,holding wash cloths, I found
at Salvation Army [50 cents].. Spray painted it!!

Made the simple bathroom curtain, out of
 a red/white stripe  fabric, I added a red/pink floral
topper. Also , spray painted  the basket..

Made a new wreath for the front door.
[can you tell I love the color red??? ha]

The 4'oclocks and begonias are showing their beauty.

Hope your having a  great weekend.. Sewing /relaxing or
just doing what ever makes you happy!!
ps.. Too enlarge photos , just click on photo..

Snowmen Dresses-- Christmas is on it's Way

Snowmen Minky Dresses

                                I have been doing tons of sewing.. Just really nothing to
                                blog about.. [Lots and lots of costumes for churches and
                                schools -- but I have posted photos of these before, and
                                they all look .HA]

                                However , a friend ask me to make snowmen dresses  for her.
                                This is #1- and I have 2 more to go.. The snowmen faces are
                                 appliqued on via my embroidery machine..The dresses are made
                                from minky fabric. So soft and cuddly!!![and my sewing room floor
                                looks like it is snowing.ha]

                                Sorry about the red shirt  I put up under it..It most definitely
                                is the wrong color red.. It is all I had here, and the little dress
                                form ...didn't look good sleeveless.ha

Indygo Junction 823 Tunic - October Garment of the Month Challenge

Indgo Junction Tunic
October  Garment of the Month Challenge

This was an easy sew. Very enjoyable.  It not only met my
Garment of the Month Challenge, but also the
Stash Buster Challenge. I used  3 yds of fabric
from my stash.

Indygo Junction Tunic [0ver the top tunic -IJ823]

 Indygo Junction Tunic---Over the Top

 I bought this tunic pattern , last fall and never
got around to making it..  During Kenny and my
mini Vacation to the Camp house, My  intentions
was to  make it.. But, as I told you in my last
blog post, things changed..

 I did  get a muslin done.. And got this one cut out.
I  will be sewing on it this weekend.

This will be my  garment  for the One Challenge a
Month, with Sarah Liz, Check  it out.

http://sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.com/2013/10/make-garment-month-whos-doing-what-so.html

Little Cabin Vacation Turns into Sewing Costumes

Kenny and I , decided to take a little  mini vacation.. Stay a few days at his

Camp house.  He was going to work on  one of the old sheds out there,

and go hunting on Monday. I was going to bring my sewing machine, and 

work on me some fall tunics.. All the plans were made.  but--- plans

do change.ha

I got a request from a school in VA, To make some costumes for their

church school program. [For those of you , who know me, I do this

each year for churches and schools. Such  a blessing for me.-[- They pay

for my fabrics and shipping]

 I completed 4 costumes while on our mini vacation. 

Plus, I did a tunic muslin for a new pattern. And I have one cut out and 

ready to sew. Will show photos soon.

We had a good time.. The weather was beautiful. We rode  the 4-wheeler.

Went on lots of nature trail  walks. Cooked out and snacked ---way tooo

much!!!   Just plain ole fun!!!

Tv Table turns Mini Ironing Board

Mini Ironing Board

 I didn't come up with this cute idea... I saw it on Pintrest..

 I  painted my brown wood tv  table white.  Then 
covered it with  stuffing and a pretty
blue/pink/white floral  chic fabric.  This mini
ironing board is fantastic ,sitting next to my 
sewing machine, it is very handy to press
the seams ,as I sew. It is also a very handy
 pin cushion!!

.  I also covered one of the chairs in my sewing room.

 I used 1 1/4  yards of fabric from my stash..

Red/White/Blue Patriotic Dress

Sew Country Chic  at Sew and Tell Saturday is hosting a Patriotic  Theme
Saturday.. please go check out  her blog..  She does some adorable
clothes for her girls and herself.

Red/White /Blue  Dress
I  did this quick pillowcase style dress for  a friend's
child.

The fabric  came from my stash,  so working toward
my stash busting challenge. I used 1 yd.

Sewing for My Friend's Children-- Camp Needs

 I have been really sewing a lot this  last week.  My friend's children are
going to camp.. So, I was asked to make "Trunk toppers" , ???? I  had
never heard of them.. She sent me a photo.  [So, hope they fit ? ha]
 She also wanted me to do them some tops with their initials on them.

Trunk Topper #1

Trunk Topper #2

8 tops I made this week
2 rtw t-shirts , that I added chevron pockets

Seersucker with strawberry buttons

Cute embroidered piece , sewed on with button

Appliqued  Initial top

 Back of the  above top..

All these items are sewed, embroidered, ironed
packaged and on their way to Arlington , Va.
to , two little girls, who will be heading to
summer camp soon.. Hope they enjoy them.