tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79555418613736813742024-03-12T21:03:53.527-07:00Dakota SewsDakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-78920718545832801712014-01-01T12:09:00.001-08:002014-01-01T12:09:44.622-08:00My 2013 Finishes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmX87hHLXzYcqTfCgsszjEop_5EIML0hvuh3KhbM3tO9jUHV2eSbcDkd9noQ5qWRSniuELcBva-bL__TptpCMHHmr2blfc72d9T1MLDZgRXzU7BfQJt8hZihiV5Ao091CL1e13c496dLk/s1600/mosaicf553c5dd80f3d716a000992646a068d720038358.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmX87hHLXzYcqTfCgsszjEop_5EIML0hvuh3KhbM3tO9jUHV2eSbcDkd9noQ5qWRSniuELcBva-bL__TptpCMHHmr2blfc72d9T1MLDZgRXzU7BfQJt8hZihiV5Ao091CL1e13c496dLk/s320/mosaicf553c5dd80f3d716a000992646a068d720038358.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> Having two surgeries this summer sure affected my sewing time. After I made this mosaic, I realized a lot of my garmet sewing was used immediately upon completion (mainly swimming suits and volleyball shorts) so at least everything is getting used.<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-39047544836747225522013-07-01T17:50:00.001-07:002013-07-01T17:50:33.529-07:00Nesting Fabric Bowls Owl Style<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPwpadOUBxAnjs0UocUE5bAXCLW6LEDYBCk29ngiYxRxdxOSzsaQfzWhqGHhdBCpXf0YJUeCUlocGZ4IPPT6FGb7sWV36llE_3AzNCzlaEfPiLMGI9Qh9CXoTQ557UGE_aVhWZkKXAQuQ/s1600/IMGP6269.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPwpadOUBxAnjs0UocUE5bAXCLW6LEDYBCk29ngiYxRxdxOSzsaQfzWhqGHhdBCpXf0YJUeCUlocGZ4IPPT6FGb7sWV36llE_3AzNCzlaEfPiLMGI9Qh9CXoTQ557UGE_aVhWZkKXAQuQ/s320/IMGP6269.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> I made 1 nine inch bowl, 3 five inch bowls, and 2 four inch bowls for my owl theme classroom. I also like to think about common objects to help with size, so I took a picture of each size I made with an everyday object. The Pepsi can is near the 4 inch bowl and the Starbucks are next to the five inch bowl. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApOrzouKZ5blkoAXy8CFO9ib3X6wvyQCx2jDPlyOsT5nJrYkIz5BHgleKKkEO5Vt8jIrQTE97oIeDmK6u6y-DK9UcxpRIO3383F2wJdzCqPeYIvKAzaBwIrQlGrjP73MXUTBortc_lQ0/s1600/IMGP6271.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApOrzouKZ5blkoAXy8CFO9ib3X6wvyQCx2jDPlyOsT5nJrYkIz5BHgleKKkEO5Vt8jIrQTE97oIeDmK6u6y-DK9UcxpRIO3383F2wJdzCqPeYIvKAzaBwIrQlGrjP73MXUTBortc_lQ0/s320/IMGP6271.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> This is a great stashbusting project too. It doesn't use a lot of fabric for the feature print, while the lining and solid panels do use up more fabric. <br />
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This pattern is from acuppaandacatchup.com and is called fabric nesting bowls. <div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-15006302571230405762013-07-01T09:59:00.001-07:002013-07-01T09:59:30.704-07:00Secret Tote Bag Swap <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVVvMH0MVnQDvOud76GElo2EZ3iqbKdMfYLhl0NlkbT-xuoF9Dxo5iEGD_7DyxNufWiXQDCFbUZAuKTjL_Z31EVfT3MHK3EyGQhtoRMaVebrJLJK-58cAW3Tq8Uioh79T8C0-wHtfndg/s1600/IMGP6265.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVVvMH0MVnQDvOud76GElo2EZ3iqbKdMfYLhl0NlkbT-xuoF9Dxo5iEGD_7DyxNufWiXQDCFbUZAuKTjL_Z31EVfT3MHK3EyGQhtoRMaVebrJLJK-58cAW3Tq8Uioh79T8C0-wHtfndg/s320/IMGP6265.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>I finished my bag for the secret tote bag swap. I had started cutting it out almost a month ago. Then, I had two surgeries which put me behind schedule. I missread parts of the directions and miscut several pieces. All in all, I know the bag is not perfect, and I like to be a perfectionist, but I decided this bag is pretty (hopefully my partner thinks so too), structually sound (I zig zagged a lot), and can hold lots of stuff. The lining is the part that I dislike the most, and it just isn't as neat as I would have liked it to turn out. I think my favorite part of this bag is the handles. I love how sturdy they feel.<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-77212375576210317662013-06-09T09:24:00.001-07:002013-06-09T09:24:56.814-07:00Pepper Potholder (aka coaster) from Zakka Style Book<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDJ29ixcNG5wq4niCBDHAWH03xzizIWR_IJiwQObwGe4N8y2HP3_XA-WfoUXYgVFS7Yflc1fzDxpe5tosp8yrb0jXi4BP-AZsTsUlOI8lxPFMkwot-qsMsqspEXfZagi_cGN_9YILWKk/s1600/IMGP6245.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDJ29ixcNG5wq4niCBDHAWH03xzizIWR_IJiwQObwGe4N8y2HP3_XA-WfoUXYgVFS7Yflc1fzDxpe5tosp8yrb0jXi4BP-AZsTsUlOI8lxPFMkwot-qsMsqspEXfZagi_cGN_9YILWKk/s320/IMGP6245.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> I've particpated in enough coaster swaps that I really didn't need any more coasters, so I decided to also make a potholder (hotpad). I made my pepper but instead of using cotton for the backing, I used lightweight fusable interfacing. The linen that I used as the background is my absolute favorite, and I maybe have enough for one more potholder. I used twill tape for the stem and upholstery thread for the handstitching. The brown binding was also a scrap I had on hand. I used one layer of warm and natural batting and one layer of thermobright in the potholder. The backing is a home dec scrap with browna and green stripes.<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-87763107050408082802013-02-10T05:24:00.001-08:002013-02-10T05:25:01.047-08:002012 Finishes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl8T_gmcl_JEzsVXYjzfmJ_8BdcwU0Uu6TqJjRYyZfX-9FVK-npHre6H_s7_jRIbpO-RcHbLoTqSbB2kxPogqC9Yq9NH6VmpJBiGi3WFsLgVT8LAiYI7A73Wb1h1_q6ur6KxGyzacDUU8/s1600/mosaic56cd24894bd40fd1447eee45902c1408a8982156.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl8T_gmcl_JEzsVXYjzfmJ_8BdcwU0Uu6TqJjRYyZfX-9FVK-npHre6H_s7_jRIbpO-RcHbLoTqSbB2kxPogqC9Yq9NH6VmpJBiGi3WFsLgVT8LAiYI7A73Wb1h1_q6ur6KxGyzacDUU8/s320/mosaic56cd24894bd40fd1447eee45902c1408a8982156.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> I keep seeing other bloggers looking over their previous year and thinking that is kind of neat, but I don't have enough to put together. I looked through my flickr photstream and was quite amazed at my finishes and the new things that I tried. Hopefully, I can remember to do this each year.<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-51933545261519821712013-02-02T20:43:00.001-08:002013-02-02T20:43:26.853-08:00Friendship Bag<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSC1lVnIHHdxSnD2GB5E7avt-xvSSGSKtGSqD5OOA8YDCpbUXErUxJC-dVChcs2L1kgQ38Q9YiAayemhfYeOG904BM5jlmiPzgk9DLgT39KmOeBYcc6vBIcTqTLRn2MqJ2D1_f46I578o/s1600/IMGP5912-001.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSC1lVnIHHdxSnD2GB5E7avt-xvSSGSKtGSqD5OOA8YDCpbUXErUxJC-dVChcs2L1kgQ38Q9YiAayemhfYeOG904BM5jlmiPzgk9DLgT39KmOeBYcc6vBIcTqTLRn2MqJ2D1_f46I578o/s320/IMGP5912-001.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>I'm making this bag as part of a friendship bag swap. I have the bag finished; now I have the next couple of weeks to work on goodies to put inside the bag. I have a few ideas, but I'm not positive what else is going in . . . yet.<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-77579564420414584602013-02-02T20:26:00.001-08:002013-02-02T20:26:32.512-08:00Christmas Tree Pants<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHxzpuSIy-LXnPOWNGXkqixC8sP87YxTiaMKAYsr2wKPjGeurlzKY_nSQsSPG3ldneQvRPxnbtH-TjBaVc_L6yUHExA9BELjoYHLhlgxRzYHH7jvi0zMNMAXd0eqiuSn6_OUrPguO5lA/s1600/Sewing+Projects4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHxzpuSIy-LXnPOWNGXkqixC8sP87YxTiaMKAYsr2wKPjGeurlzKY_nSQsSPG3ldneQvRPxnbtH-TjBaVc_L6yUHExA9BELjoYHLhlgxRzYHH7jvi0zMNMAXd0eqiuSn6_OUrPguO5lA/s320/Sewing+Projects4.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> I wanted to try out the Happy Zombie's pattern for Christmas tree pants and overall I'm pretty happy with it. I made this for my parents and wanted to go with more traditional Christmas colors for them. I did some free motion quilting on here as well.<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-74383462523218157252012-10-21T23:04:00.001-07:002012-10-21T23:04:23.615-07:00PP12 Coasters Received (from the Netherlands)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4cbjrnG4BqWDB7YZLvbMRrd0FWsqA_FreGqUaTrYtVEd9hpgP0CQj3tNBVKgkLLmy4IUGIKR3yYm4-WRjT_KjwY7Krb_IRbaKR2wIzASpOC3nwDMnEwsVwrA5UcvSOT1-3WQfxhOUdzo/s1600/IMGP5672.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4cbjrnG4BqWDB7YZLvbMRrd0FWsqA_FreGqUaTrYtVEd9hpgP0CQj3tNBVKgkLLmy4IUGIKR3yYm4-WRjT_KjwY7Krb_IRbaKR2wIzASpOC3nwDMnEwsVwrA5UcvSOT1-3WQfxhOUdzo/s320/IMGP5672.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> Dutchcomfort sent me these coasters and a Halloween themed mug rug and she doesn't even celebrate Halloween in her country. It is so fun to receive the international swaps - I end up learning the neatest things. <br />
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I love all the fabrics she used and am envious of the variety she has!!!<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-1710714870066698602012-09-16T13:48:00.001-07:002012-09-16T13:49:24.478-07:00Halloween Coasters for Potholder Pass 12<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7uUCchfWyrdhW3RceLAeC_4u4xumijpZlrhGdCp97_fVpHh_dETJ8qVgowDVH4Wn1YCSeu-Rzol-_KKPpEHSMR90QxhH8ksEJLQnUtmPdIy2Hp5oINS-qP0J7wpaeeVUIZ9vNcLUooE/s1600/IMGP5497.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT7uUCchfWyrdhW3RceLAeC_4u4xumijpZlrhGdCp97_fVpHh_dETJ8qVgowDVH4Wn1YCSeu-Rzol-_KKPpEHSMR90QxhH8ksEJLQnUtmPdIy2Hp5oINS-qP0J7wpaeeVUIZ9vNcLUooE/s320/IMGP5497.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> I love the whimsical side of Halloween. I've also enjoyed watching more and more quilting projects incorporate crocheting. Once I finished these coasters, I just thought they begged for a crochet border. Hopefully, my partner thinks so too!!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4SxhGiDDS7-CVeqeJMSiC7fG3aiB_4feM3dtPLpHena_hJ7vIMJZNxeYSYW5hENiIo9nau8nBejaJigTt8boZuq_B-pYXUFt2sTj2BxqsK-_Rdgj4U9RGOxbIVX_awPqbqdhDRnpqSY/s1600/IMGP5499.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4SxhGiDDS7-CVeqeJMSiC7fG3aiB_4feM3dtPLpHena_hJ7vIMJZNxeYSYW5hENiIo9nau8nBejaJigTt8boZuq_B-pYXUFt2sTj2BxqsK-_Rdgj4U9RGOxbIVX_awPqbqdhDRnpqSY/s320/IMGP5499.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a><div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-62176936490719211892012-08-07T15:37:00.001-07:002012-08-07T15:38:04.110-07:00Rosy Wedge Bag for Scrappy Bits Swap<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRVrgEaHksPJ3u5UftDrXdD43DqDnTQ-FQsR_Af6ICfDq7D2rB-54AxTncyx6Nh0DAX3zvFAgb0CNb4Rg6_Lf9GbOULpPT0s2iHf42_UtLO-loRjc8l8I9HAIyDZtgxoB-Bf9pVZVWC0/s1600/IMGP5437.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRVrgEaHksPJ3u5UftDrXdD43DqDnTQ-FQsR_Af6ICfDq7D2rB-54AxTncyx6Nh0DAX3zvFAgb0CNb4Rg6_Lf9GbOULpPT0s2iHf42_UtLO-loRjc8l8I9HAIyDZtgxoB-Bf9pVZVWC0/s320/IMGP5437.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> I've been wanting to try out Amy's pattern (During Quiet Time blog) for a while. Since I signed up for the Scrappy Bits Swap and my partner wanted the colors that I had out, I decided to make the Rosy Wedge Bag for my swap item to try the pattern out. My partner had several dresdens in her mosaic, so I also decided to try my newest rotary guide out too. These are the 2'1/2 inch wedges. Overall, I love how it turned out and hopefully my partner does as well.<br />
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I like it with 2 exceptions. I accidently put two blocks with the pink floral on the outside right next to each other. Secondly, I put the directional blocks going each direction. I'm not sure if I like it or not. 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Thus, I often crochet. I really like this pattern and it presents a good opportunity to use up little bits of colored cotton without throwing it out. The free pattern is available at ravelry under doni-speigle. The pattern is mostly single and double crochet, so it really isn't difficult for someone familar with crocheting.<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-402456274509108272012-05-30T15:08:00.001-07:002012-05-30T15:08:57.511-07:00Swap Received from Fab Little Pincushion Swap<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF3HiQb_Oa6TwbwL37NIStUVcdcPzax38Lz1qRod3Ab-giD44fyo9lVcyoB1tVyrobyIuHEUiVP92jiwyvSNxt7cN5WbtQIuiBCVOmNIy4NDq8QTfM4zQtlMhv9wABxxBFdoQbHAYTJAU/s1600/IMGP4870.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF3HiQb_Oa6TwbwL37NIStUVcdcPzax38Lz1qRod3Ab-giD44fyo9lVcyoB1tVyrobyIuHEUiVP92jiwyvSNxt7cN5WbtQIuiBCVOmNIy4NDq8QTfM4zQtlMhv9wABxxBFdoQbHAYTJAU/s320/IMGP4870.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> This is the most adorable pincushion that I received from Beachgirl Sews. The pincushion is filled with walnut shells and that is new to me. I love the weight that the shells provide. She also included all the pretty pins, needles, and the patriotic fabric. My dad is a veteran so we usually attend our community Memorial Day program; however, this year we went to my niece's graduation and Memorial Day became a traveling day. When I was in a small fabric shop yesterday, I looked at some patriotic fabric and considered buying it, but decided not to. So it was an absolute treat to get home and find a package with a beautiful scrappy pincushion with bits of linen and handstitching (my faves) along with the other treats. Do you see the candy that Beachgirl Sews included? Nope, it's already gone - my kids were super-surprised they had a treat in the box too.<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-72749680171700197292012-03-31T17:52:00.002-07:002012-03-31T17:54:37.813-07:00Jalie 3023<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0SN28Bm54x-7mt1Ya_Hkmw3dXYDTae6Z7i5uoUXRlGf14e6aQLE0c_taLE76f7uVdIOqAhE6z5X6Cbmp-BEzkqXBLhtds2Dxzqe5Yfw0YehbpeXXA3-RE-0hnQmhl_G9U6BDWFP51LM/s1600/Sewing2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf0SN28Bm54x-7mt1Ya_Hkmw3dXYDTae6Z7i5uoUXRlGf14e6aQLE0c_taLE76f7uVdIOqAhE6z5X6Cbmp-BEzkqXBLhtds2Dxzqe5Yfw0YehbpeXXA3-RE-0hnQmhl_G9U6BDWFP51LM/s320/Sewing2.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> One year ago, I made a Jalie 3023 with the intent on having the swimming suit last for two years. Well, it didn't. The top became short, and the bottoms started to show more then they should. So here is a new Jalie 3023. I went up two sizes (size K) and this one is big, but definitely wearable. <br />
This is the first time I made the skort version and it is adorable. I did make the following changes to the pattern. I added clear elastic in the bodice. Her first one gaped, especially when wet. I used clear elastic that was 3/4 of an inch shorter than the bodice contrast. It's hard to tell if this was effective as the entire top is too wide for her. Note - this does not run wide. Her chest measurement is several sizes smaller than the size K that I made. Last year, I said this was a cute swimsuit to make, just not a quick one. I agree this year as well. There are a lot of pieces, but it is well worth it. The pattern is drafted well.<br />
Here is the link to the pink swimming suit made one year ago <a href="http://dakotasews.blogspot.com/2011/03/jalie.html">http://dakotasews.blogspot.com/2011/03/jalie.html</a>.<br />
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<div style="clear: both; text-align: LEFT;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; border: 0px none; padding: 0px;" /></a>Yes, another Jane Market Bag! My partner showed a pillow with houses in her inspiration mosaic. I decided to run with that idea and used a tutorial from Sew Retro to raw edge applique two different houses onto each center panel. I really had fun digging through my scraps!! The linen scraps I used for the actual houses was my favorite and these houses really made maximum use of the scraps. My partner indicated that she may not use this tote for groceries so I used some duck and canvas in this bag to make it stronger and also added a pocket inside. I didn't really have a pattern for the pocket; I just cut some scraps here and there and sewed them together. Then I decided some straight line quilting was in order and after that I still though it needed something. I've been wanting to try stamping on fabric and had recently purchased a stamp pad for the that purpose. I did ruin a few pieces of twill tape working the kinks out and my images are for from perfect, but overall I think it works. The lining is osnaburg lined with medium weight interfacing. I also sewed canvas and duck to the insides of the Kona gray. The binding was leftover from a small throw I made for Christmas, but I thought it added a certain something to the bag, especially the pocket. </div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-11748032194646271042012-01-24T19:25:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:25:51.448-08:00PP10 Bag Swap<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8osvjhk_J8LdhvgxxNIH2E_PuApz_7HkxrJzRI6kXBu3kwVcQtTxJOQ0WooMfhBHZMi21CmP8JL6GWWFdj8ztjsS1HLxKWDytnKAOxK6f_BdfsrLQwBGZ2IDAbSMPbjrlHqhKezD43lQ/s1600/IMGP4707.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8osvjhk_J8LdhvgxxNIH2E_PuApz_7HkxrJzRI6kXBu3kwVcQtTxJOQ0WooMfhBHZMi21CmP8JL6GWWFdj8ztjsS1HLxKWDytnKAOxK6f_BdfsrLQwBGZ2IDAbSMPbjrlHqhKezD43lQ/s320/IMGP4707.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> <br />
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<div style="clear: both; text-align: LEFT;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; border: 0px none; padding: 0px;" /></a>I've progressed a little bit further on the bag swap. I've added the birds and some topstitching. I think I may add some smoke lines coming from the chimney and perhaps a path from the door. I plan to use a Kona dark gray for the sides, osnaburg for the pocket lining and the middles section. </div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-12077984545519004092012-01-22T20:33:00.000-08:002012-01-22T20:33:54.747-08:00Working on Bag Swap (Potholder Pass)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl18ri6E78hjaHx3O7wMHLyJh21BynDpFB0dzWpZBvodbq0R6l5q_zHbRbsV1Xf4IdhE9X1IaHkH2wF09rxMAYnUqvTvhJONMLiE287Ud2ibFf6ayy72z3z3JewL1Xd0YPgDaG0N4n-gA/s1600/IMGP4705.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl18ri6E78hjaHx3O7wMHLyJh21BynDpFB0dzWpZBvodbq0R6l5q_zHbRbsV1Xf4IdhE9X1IaHkH2wF09rxMAYnUqvTvhJONMLiE287Ud2ibFf6ayy72z3z3JewL1Xd0YPgDaG0N4n-gA/s320/IMGP4705.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a><br />
<div style="clear: both; text-align: LEFT;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; border: 0px none; padding: 0px;" /></a>I'm making the Jane Market Bag once again. These are going to be the two center panels and of course, I just couldn't make a plain strap. These two also have the extra length added so the bag can be carried over the shoulder. I have felt birds to add, but I'm debating on what else I should add to the panels. The house pattern is from Sew Retro. </div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-15876400524215096562012-01-09T19:28:00.000-08:002012-01-09T19:28:02.935-08:00more Keyka Lou Bags<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAu_qHNNAIWzo8hA19-kcn1EJvhH5OJIKm1Q-FRFbAYfLGK6AHjkIp2xthrTsUncSYPmTmTchEV_JcnQSxZ0BBn5lzpdVkZqy2fYZKp5yQYkmYMaPWOzmnDQqmhK4yI95sbPVsNJ7DSyg/s1600/IMGP4698.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAu_qHNNAIWzo8hA19-kcn1EJvhH5OJIKm1Q-FRFbAYfLGK6AHjkIp2xthrTsUncSYPmTmTchEV_JcnQSxZ0BBn5lzpdVkZqy2fYZKp5yQYkmYMaPWOzmnDQqmhK4yI95sbPVsNJ7DSyg/s320/IMGP4698.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> <br />
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<div style="clear: both; text-align: LEFT;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; border: 0px none; padding: 0px;" /></a>I was so frustrated with the John Deere fabric I used on the pillow case, I thought I should just use this and be done with it. Well, this piece (remnant from Hobby Lobby) was much better. I enough material for two outers. I used the same brown I used on the pillow case for the inner layer. The denim on one bag is a lightweight denim chambray (also used interfacing) with a gray broadcloth on the inside. I couldn't find anymore denim scraps for the other bag, so I used the back of the legs from a pair of my daughter's worn out jeans. Since I already had interfacing cut, I interfaced those straps even though the denim is considerably heavier than the chambray. I also used a triple stich on the pair with the denim and I really like how the stitchin is more noticeable this way. The photo with the food is showing what was in the packed bag in the top picture. There was still plenty of room for more food too. Two more stash yards used. </div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-87338896904612241502012-01-07T15:39:00.000-08:002012-01-07T15:39:26.277-08:00Pillowcase for Nephew<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ3OiSHp0i6hyphenhyphenLdgeDyCOMb7zzB25WibghNFu4tv4cYxfvWaiv2EmSlHn9jhdLBmyAacxPzzvQSbpWB0jHvI5t1QI7dY8_FG1QgqUaBHIPl1LMjjLZMfcZaUstfg_O0SwYOFuormYr1dw/s1600/IMGP4697.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ3OiSHp0i6hyphenhyphenLdgeDyCOMb7zzB25WibghNFu4tv4cYxfvWaiv2EmSlHn9jhdLBmyAacxPzzvQSbpWB0jHvI5t1QI7dY8_FG1QgqUaBHIPl1LMjjLZMfcZaUstfg_O0SwYOFuormYr1dw/s320/IMGP4697.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a><br />
<div style="clear: both; text-align: LEFT;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; border: 0px none; padding: 0px;" /></a>I made a pillowcase for my three-year-old nephew who loves tractors and bobcats (as in the machine not the animal). This is my usual pattern, but the quality of the fabric was not good. I wish another company had the rights to the John Deere prints. The green ran in some spots, and it the fabric in general seemed quite off-grain. </div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-11405241563110584852012-01-02T19:24:00.000-08:002012-01-02T19:27:09.256-08:00Keyka Lou Grocery Tote<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA7_4epzXFm_w2S9lAlLld-twetHYAPkv3DJdRi2Uxx3edcBkC_2ifK7beDVUMcjiOgvd5GKZcUJNI8RUObVXATP5MM1LFGD9U6OoFo3MXLAq33h3CiagX-DyCJK7Pzg_RC6IkR7c6OcY/s1600/IMGP4692.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA7_4epzXFm_w2S9lAlLld-twetHYAPkv3DJdRi2Uxx3edcBkC_2ifK7beDVUMcjiOgvd5GKZcUJNI8RUObVXATP5MM1LFGD9U6OoFo3MXLAq33h3CiagX-DyCJK7Pzg_RC6IkR7c6OcY/s320/IMGP4692.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> <br />
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<div style="clear: both; text-align: LEFT;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; border: 0px none; padding: 0px;" /></a>I'm participating in the Stash Contest at patternreview.com. Each year, my goal is to beat my previous year's goal. I still need to check back to see what I need to beat this year. These are my first finished projects from Keyka Lou. I made two grocery totes using a canvas purchased at a thrift store a couple years ago, a not-the-best dye job on the gray cotton lining, and a midweight denim (scraps) for the handles. I also used a bold straight stitch (#2 stitch on my pfaff) on the handles of one of the bags to make the top-stitching stand out more. At approximately one yard each, I now have two yards to add for the year 2012.</div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955541861373681374.post-82037620347816158962011-12-11T18:51:00.000-08:002011-12-11T18:51:21.210-08:00Pouch for Pretty {Little} Pouch Swap<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTK9abjEzxe5vvbjwYQcItXVVu5efK0cxu0S6IOuL-QeUfxc_fbm9tB3MZ_Jmyo08aAQoCaV8CIwFgcOcHQGAjY1nldtC9eihrGREjEba_nNJ-IJHVlRH2UAPc1j4g2_MgNWQaZfewHg/s1600/IMGP4661.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTK9abjEzxe5vvbjwYQcItXVVu5efK0cxu0S6IOuL-QeUfxc_fbm9tB3MZ_Jmyo08aAQoCaV8CIwFgcOcHQGAjY1nldtC9eihrGREjEba_nNJ-IJHVlRH2UAPc1j4g2_MgNWQaZfewHg/s320/IMGP4661.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> <br />
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<div style="clear: both; text-align: LEFT;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img align="middle" alt="Posted by Picasa" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" style="-moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; border: 0px none; padding: 0px;" /></a>I"ve been working on this pouch from This and That called the Button Bag. I started the bag without reading through all directions. Once I had cut and sewn each side together, I read through the rest and found out the directions call for putting the zipper in by HAND. I'm not opposed to handsewing, but really, a zipper in a pouch will hopefully be used and and hopefully used often. I wanted it sewn by machine for both durability and appearance. I looked for reviews online and only found two other references to the bag. Both reviewers liked the bag, but said they would do something different for the zipper next time. So, I complete revised the assembly to this bag. I also added a pocket (pictured above). I didn't know how I'd get a good picture of the pocket once the bag was assembled. As of tonight, I just have the zipper pull and the bottom binding to go. Then it will be off to its new home!!</div>Dakotasewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17811244206504063551noreply@blogger.com0