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Hi, I’m Heather!

I love to sew and I love my family. I sew my own clothing, I teach others how to sew, and I’m a self-proclaimed fabric fondler. Learn more about my sewing journey.

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I made a couple of tote bags a couple of years ago

I made a couple of tote bags a couple of years ago and I use them all the time. I love the size, and the leather handles make it look sophisticated. It only uses a half yard if fabric and scraps of leather. I really need to make a bigger size!
Do you use reusable totes?
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So I love holiday inspired t-shirts for my kids, b

So I love holiday inspired t-shirts for my kids, but I want them to be worn for longer than a month. I picked out two of my girls' t-shirts that had stains and added some cute hearts to the front.
One is a chenille heart with pinks and reds. It's a great scrap buster!
The other is a bunch of ribbons woven into the shapes of a heart.
My daughters love them and I love that these tees will get more wear instead of being thrown out!
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I was kind of in a sewing funk at the end of last

I was kind of in a sewing funk at the end of last year. This past Fall I put a lot of work into my blog, and I didn't do much sewing for myself (which is my true love). Then I took a break over Christmas when the kids were home and didn't really work or sew.
When it was time to start life again I didn't have a lot of motivation to make the items I needed.
I decided to just make whatever I wanted which was #yantaoveralls in a fluid summery rayon fabric from @raspberrycreekfabrics. I won't be able to wear these until the summer, but a "just for fun" project was just what I needed to get my sewing motivation back. Thank you #sewfancypants2020! I made a straight size 8 and added length to the waist area. I cuffed the hem instead of doing a regular hem.
I added a tiny bit of elastic to the sides so I wouldn't have any gapping when I move. Then I changed the front patch pockets to pockets and a pocket facing that ended at the dart. It was hard to figure out so I don't know if I recommend it.
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It might be that point in winter where your kids a

It might be that point in winter where your kids are busting holes in the knees of their 👖. I usually wait and cut them into shorts, but there's too many holes and it's too far from warm weather. Here's a quick tutorial to mend your jeans:
1. Find thread that matches by putting thread out to see which blends the best.
2. Open the side seam near the hole.
3. Cut a patch that's 1 inch bigger than the hole. Add double sided fusible adhesive to the front.
4. Peel off the paper backing and fuse the patch to the inside of the jeans.
5. Sew a perimeter stitch around the patch.
6. Sew back and forth with the angle of the twill lines to cover the whole hole.
7. Sew the side seam closed and finish the edges. DONE!
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This weekend I finished a pair of yanta overalls (

This weekend I finished a pair of yanta overalls (pictures coming) and I cut out three pairs of #ashjeans.
I'm really inspired by #sewfancypants since I've had the pattern for awhile and have sewn it twice, and I've had the fabrics for awhile. I've been meaning to make jeans for 6 months and #sewfancypants is the kick in the pants I need to get started.
Most likely I'm not going to finish all the this month but hopefully by the end of winter? Wish me luck!
Would you be interested in a post comparing the three different fabrics on the exact same pattern?
The charcoal fabric is a 2 yard #conemills denim I bought from @raspberrycreekfabrics, the light denim is a 2 yard remnant from @ammonlane that she was getting rid of, and the olive is 1 yard tencel stretch twill from @raspberrycreekfabrics that I'm cropping for summer.

The final costume piece I'm sharing is Anna's cloa

The final costume piece I'm sharing is Anna's cloak, but I think it's my most favorite. I think the cloak inspired me the most from the movie. I kept watching it and thinking I could make it from a skirt.
And that's what I did but with two skirts: a purple velvet for the outer and magenta for the inner. There's also a shirt collar stand for the neckline. Upcycling is so great!
I think I want of these in my size now!
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Everyone else is talking about how much they love

Everyone else is talking about how much they love the #sheridansweater, but I also LOVE it. The day my husband had a work dinner I woke up and worked on it throughout the day so I could wear it that night. It's an easy project that can be done in one sitting. Some of the talk of dinner was that I made the sweater that day.
I did the longest version but it ended being too short so I added the waistband. It was a happy accident because it actually keeps it tucked in really well. I love wearing it tucked into jeans and skirts.
I even used up a remnant for this sweater. It's fabulous french terry from @raspberrycreekfabrics.
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Since I upcycled an Elsa frozen 2 jacket for one o

Since I upcycled an Elsa frozen 2 jacket for one of my daughters, I just had to make an Anna dress and cloak for my other daughter. I used two button up shirts and some trim for the dress. I love that it was simple to see but it looks pretty accurate! Using button up shirts for dress ups are great because the fabric is so much stronger, and the shirts are readily available.
I know it's not costume time, but I loved the movie and was so inspired by the animated fabric. I wish I was faster and could had it all done before Christmas!
I love my daughter jumping over the stream at the beginning of the video, she had that idea, and it reminds me of the movie!
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I've been going back and forth about commiting to

I've been going back and forth about commiting to the #makenine2020 challenge this year. In years past I usually finish all nine of my choices, but last year I only got half done.
I chose things based on needs but choosing a specific pattern for the year always threw me of because I would often change my mind.
Then @plaid.magnolias shared her make nine and it was just filled with things she wants to see and no pattern commitment. And that was the answer to my problem!
The first grid is what I want to make for myself and most of them are wardrobe needs. The second grid are filled with things I want to make for my family. Hopefully I can get both done.
Do you have any favorite patterns that would work for these ideas?
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