Carla Fredd

Contemporary Romance Author

Future sewing projects

Sewing Pattern Database

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Didn’t do actual sewing today but I did something sewing related. I created a database of my sewing pattern in Access. It was pretty easy really. I’d created a spreadsheet in Excel about a month ago. It didn’t dawn on me to put it in Access until I read sewl sista #1’s blog entry. Duh!

I’ve decided to line my skirt. The fabric is thin and stretchy and I think sewing a lining would make me feel better about wearing it. I should finish the skirt tomorrow after I buy the lining. Yesterday, I went to Gail K’s and bought new fabric for the next version of the skirt.

Plaid fabric

I’d better figure out how the match plaids.

 

Has it been that long?

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Wow! Has it been that long since I’ve posted? Well, I’ve been busy moving and looking for a job and… of course knitting. I haven’t finished Jocelyn yet but I’m almost there. Here’s the back that is finished Jocelyn Backand here’s the front that is almost done. Jocelyn Front

I’m now learning how to crochet because the edging calls for it. I’ve never had the desire to crochet but looking at the projects by Brainylady has made me want to learn.

I’m also getting the sewing bug again. Yesterday, I bought these items.
Future Sewing Projects

Vogue V8108

McCall’s M5433 Top

Hancock Fabrics is having a sale with 75% off McCall’s and Vogue Patterns. I couldn’t help myself. Of course, I shouldn’t have bought these because all of my sewing stuff is in storage! I might have to go and dig it out.