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Boho Maxi Dress

I have 2 boho Maxi Dresses ready made and For Sale!

They fit women’s size 20/22

These dresses have black jersey bodices with a lightweight satin skirt. The skirts have a jersey lining that isn’t full length but does extend to the knee.

These dresses are perfect for every day or can be dressed [...]

Maxi Dress

This summer (much like last summer) the Maxi Dress is popular.

I am currently making two lengths of Maxi Dress using a pattern from the McCall’s Pattern Company. McCall’s Pattern M6074:

and

If you’re interested in having me make either style for you, email me, comment or give me a buzz!

Goth Mommy: Little Lord Fauntleroy

Some of you may have seen this Goth Mommy picture. In case you missed it, here it is again!

I think she looks like a spooky Little Lord Fauntleroy!

Check out the skulls on her Middy Blouse. Totally adorable!

If you would like a goth Middy Blouse, let me know. I have some super cute [...]

Taking Matters Into My Own Hands

Or.

Killing my sewing machine one loosened screw at a time.

I am taking my machine apart.

I WILL find the problem.

Or.

Kill it.

(That sounded sorta Southern. Fix it or kill it. Yee Haw!)

Sewing Machine: Recovering At Home

My sewing machine returned home yesterday evening.

The Sewing Machine Repair Man said that if it started acting up again, to bring her back in and he’d go over her again.

She looks so innocent, doesn’t she?

Well, she isn’t.

She came home sewed one seam correctly and started acting up again.

I fiddled with her tension and [...]

Sewing Machine Crisis

My sewing machine is possessed by devils.

Really.

This is my machine:

You can’t see the demons that have possessed my Singer in this photo. You’ll just have to take my word for it that they are there.

I took the Devils Possessed Singer to the Machine Repair Man.

I just hope he has a priest on call. [...]

Fabric Deal

Fabric.com

has clearance on sale.

AND.

Using the code: Clearance323 you get an extra 30% off.

This deal expires 3/29/10 so get busy!

You’re welcome.

Whipped Out

Hey!

I’m over at Whipped Out today.

Whipped Out

It’s an awesome craft and cooking blog. Go over and check out my entry and make sure you explore the blog. Lot’s of neat stuff!

Messy!

I’m a messy seamstress.

Seriously.

If Mama knew how I am trashing her house while she is away, she’d take a hickory switch to me.

If she finds out, I’ll know you told.

You had better hope she doesn’t find out. I’m so blaming you if she does.

Quick topic change: I’m not a fan of those chairs. [...]

Quilting

I am piecing a quilt. It’s the same quilt I’ve been piecing since 2001. I have 10 squares completed. I need a million.

Maybe by the time I finish this quilt the style will be in fashion again. Maybe.

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