Progress... and the bats arrived. 🦇
French seams sewn for lower pieces of oversized top; had to laugh when I realized I cut one piece the wrong direction... A bit of black trim might be in order. Do I have any tiny cording? 🤔
Bats arrived; detailed; pattern possibly chosen.
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French seams sewn for lower pieces of oversized top; had to laugh when I realized I cut one piece the wrong direction... A bit of black trim might be in order. Do I have any tiny cording? 🤔
Bats arrived; detailed; pattern possibly chosen.
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October 19, 2026 at 1:37 AM
It was a good morning in the Playroom.
And no, I'm not building a capsule. 🤣
Working my way up to change the serger thread ... again.🫣
#Sewing #FLSewist #IMakeMyClothes
And no, I'm not building a capsule. 🤣
Working my way up to change the serger thread ... again.🫣
#Sewing #FLSewist #IMakeMyClothes
October 16, 2026 at 5:07 AM
It was a good morning in the Playroom.
And no, I'm not building a capsule. 🤣
Working my way up to change the serger thread ... again.🫣
#Sewing #FLSewist #IMakeMyClothes
And no, I'm not building a capsule. 🤣
Working my way up to change the serger thread ... again.🫣
#Sewing #FLSewist #IMakeMyClothes
Now you know why my playroom is always a mess. Paisley is in time out so the fog can clear. Hopefully tomorrow will see the finish.
I may be stuck with white or black for the top after destroying the Playroom in test mode. Cute Beetle image on a black Anytime would work...
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I may be stuck with white or black for the top after destroying the Playroom in test mode. Cute Beetle image on a black Anytime would work...
#Sewing #FLSewist
October 10, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Fingers crossed, I think this bell bottom idea is going to work. Drafted against a 2-piece pinned down the seams, I drafted against the front and back crotch seam. A tiny bit of pattern adjusting, I'll be ready to cut the paisley.
And yes, my legs really are that long... 🤣
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And yes, my legs really are that long... 🤣
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October 4, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Well before the crack of dawn began with two simple bands... both cut too short. 🫣
Creative fix w/denim in my head. 👍 🎉
Back band sewn in the wrong direction. 🤬 🫣
Perhaps adulting is in order - weeds, dirty windows. Playroom is looking better...progress.
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Creative fix w/denim in my head. 👍 🎉
Back band sewn in the wrong direction. 🤬 🫣
Perhaps adulting is in order - weeds, dirty windows. Playroom is looking better...progress.
#FLSewist #Sewing
September 18, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The next creative hit the workspace this afternoon - Morrison is in the house. Thinking about using this Burda pattern sans shaping. (Made the skirt previously, great pattern.)
May see some changes in position - letters on one panel & Morrison on the other...
#Sewing #FLSewist #CreativeWardrobe
May see some changes in position - letters on one panel & Morrison on the other...
#Sewing #FLSewist #CreativeWardrobe
September 10, 2026 at 7:07 PM
The next creative hit the workspace this afternoon - Morrison is in the house. Thinking about using this Burda pattern sans shaping. (Made the skirt previously, great pattern.)
May see some changes in position - letters on one panel & Morrison on the other...
#Sewing #FLSewist #CreativeWardrobe
May see some changes in position - letters on one panel & Morrison on the other...
#Sewing #FLSewist #CreativeWardrobe
Progress in smaller steps today. 1st time attempting to thread the bead needle and hold tiny bits in place for the first stitch or two.
'The Judge' and I have reached a level of comfort; garment to machine done including buttonholes.
'Tiptoe' on; button-bead stacking next. 🤞
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'The Judge' and I have reached a level of comfort; garment to machine done including buttonholes.
'Tiptoe' on; button-bead stacking next. 🤞
#Sewing #FLSewist
August 15, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Well, 'Tiptoe Thru The Tulips' is now in 'resting ruffle' mode on the crash test dummy and ready for buttons, beads and tags. Not thrilled though ready to move on.
Perhaps jeans w/this B/W dot. Fun, right?! And the Catsama canteen purse...I need to finish her project.
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Perhaps jeans w/this B/W dot. Fun, right?! And the Catsama canteen purse...I need to finish her project.
#Sewing #FLSewist
August 14, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Sad day in the Playroom as another pair of Kites hits the 'naughty corner' of unfinished projects. 4+" released in this pair, sewn two weeks past the last.
Frustration is high as I work through the latest medical diagnosis. CHF is winning... Back to stretch go I. 🫤
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#Sewing
#CHFBloat
Frustration is high as I work through the latest medical diagnosis. CHF is winning... Back to stretch go I. 🫤
#FLSewist
#Sewing
#CHFBloat
December 30, 2025 at 2:20 AM
There is something satisfying about this somewhat complicated task of adding a fly front to a pull-up or side zip pants patterns.
Still working on dart placement to take in the upper slack though have confidence I will be there soon.
#FLSewist #Sewing
#BespokenWMatchyMatchy
Still working on dart placement to take in the upper slack though have confidence I will be there soon.
#FLSewist #Sewing
#BespokenWMatchyMatchy
December 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
There is something satisfying about this somewhat complicated task of adding a fly front to a pull-up or side zip pants patterns.
Still working on dart placement to take in the upper slack though have confidence I will be there soon.
#FLSewist #Sewing
#BespokenWMatchyMatchy
Still working on dart placement to take in the upper slack though have confidence I will be there soon.
#FLSewist #Sewing
#BespokenWMatchyMatchy
Progress. Front pockets in and looking good. Used remnants from a top I made in 2018. Sides fully flowered though not pressed. If more to be added, need to do so prior to sides sewn.
Fly expected to land tomorrow. Fitting afterwards. 🤞
Remind me, will ya? 😁
#FLSewist #Sewing #Upcycle
Fly expected to land tomorrow. Fitting afterwards. 🤞
Remind me, will ya? 😁
#FLSewist #Sewing #Upcycle
December 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Wore 'John n Andy' to a doc appt after a stressful few calls from CHF Center. There are days when one needs to gird up to face bad news, this jacket my armor.
Wearing it changes my perspective. No one told me how fun sewing could be... perhaps I discovered that on my own.
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Wearing it changes my perspective. No one told me how fun sewing could be... perhaps I discovered that on my own.
#FLSewist #Sewing
December 19, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Not quite at my happy place and fabric options limited.
What if I🤔...
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#KiteMeetsUpcycle
What if I🤔...
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#KiteMeetsUpcycle
December 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Not quite at my happy place and fabric options limited.
What if I🤔...
#FLSewist #Sewing
#KiteMeetsUpcycle
What if I🤔...
#FLSewist #Sewing
#KiteMeetsUpcycle
Counting flowers on the .. er... leg.
Pattern adjusted, fussy cutting progress... Time to cut and patch fabric.
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#ArtisticFunkHappening
Pattern adjusted, fussy cutting progress... Time to cut and patch fabric.
#FLSewist #Sewing
#ArtisticFunkHappening
December 17, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Counting flowers on the .. er... leg.
Pattern adjusted, fussy cutting progress... Time to cut and patch fabric.
#FLSewist #Sewing
#ArtisticFunkHappening
Pattern adjusted, fussy cutting progress... Time to cut and patch fabric.
#FLSewist #Sewing
#ArtisticFunkHappening
Next project is on the table...
Giving 'Kite' another run. This pair from a failed project - the Mizono dress. I'd chosen the wrong size and saw no way to recover.
So I'm choosing to grow flowers in the 'patch' if all goes as planned, a clear vision in mind.
#FLSewist #Sewing
Giving 'Kite' another run. This pair from a failed project - the Mizono dress. I'd chosen the wrong size and saw no way to recover.
So I'm choosing to grow flowers in the 'patch' if all goes as planned, a clear vision in mind.
#FLSewist #Sewing
December 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
So happy with the fly process used on this once elastic style. My only regret was reducing the pattern prior to trying it on, they're a bit tight.
With CHF, water bloat is an issue. Holiday treats too! May need to apply a creative fix... or a creative diet. 😂
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#NoMoreTreats
With CHF, water bloat is an issue. Holiday treats too! May need to apply a creative fix... or a creative diet. 😂
#FLSewist #Sewing
#NoMoreTreats
December 15, 2025 at 11:53 AM
So happy with the fly process used on this once elastic style. My only regret was reducing the pattern prior to trying it on, they're a bit tight.
With CHF, water bloat is an issue. Holiday treats too! May need to apply a creative fix... or a creative diet. 😂
#FLSewist #Sewing
#NoMoreTreats
With CHF, water bloat is an issue. Holiday treats too! May need to apply a creative fix... or a creative diet. 😂
#FLSewist #Sewing
#NoMoreTreats
Sometimes, one digs in the back of the closet and must decide - donate or refresh.
I chose a refresh on two older jackets - one purchased some 20 years back from a resale shop, the other a bit older RTW.
The refresh? New buttons and what a difference it makes.
#FlSewist #Sewing #Upcycle
I chose a refresh on two older jackets - one purchased some 20 years back from a resale shop, the other a bit older RTW.
The refresh? New buttons and what a difference it makes.
#FlSewist #Sewing #Upcycle
December 12, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Today's outfit - black stretch faux velvet on the bottom and my Merry Christmas top above, accented with an ancient red jacket.
Not convinced we are meant for each other though the check out line at TJs liked it. Contemplating a 2nd run w/changes. Super easy sew.
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Not convinced we are meant for each other though the check out line at TJs liked it. Contemplating a 2nd run w/changes. Super easy sew.
#FLSewist #Sewing
December 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Took my holiday top for a brief outing yesterday and felt like it was missing a personal touch.
I solved it with a bit of selvedge edge, scrap from the binding and a lot of patience.
Tag complete, including the 'dangler. One of these days I'll torture you with selfies. 😁
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I solved it with a bit of selvedge edge, scrap from the binding and a lot of patience.
Tag complete, including the 'dangler. One of these days I'll torture you with selfies. 😁
#FlSewist #Sewing
December 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Do you have a cherished 'made by me' outfit hanging in your closet?
This is mine.
I took it out for a spin to the infusion center today. I think it might be theirs too.
P.S. Definitely looks better with the hat.
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#WaterPony #NewPegs
This is mine.
I took it out for a spin to the infusion center today. I think it might be theirs too.
P.S. Definitely looks better with the hat.
#FLSewist #SewSheCreates
#WaterPony #NewPegs
December 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Do you have a cherished 'made by me' outfit hanging in your closet?
This is mine.
I took it out for a spin to the infusion center today. I think it might be theirs too.
P.S. Definitely looks better with the hat.
#FLSewist #SewSheCreates
#WaterPony #NewPegs
This is mine.
I took it out for a spin to the infusion center today. I think it might be theirs too.
P.S. Definitely looks better with the hat.
#FLSewist #SewSheCreates
#WaterPony #NewPegs
Muffed the wrap up a bit on peplum-to-garment though not enough to care. Tried the 'Asian' method - works well had I cut a wider strip + ironed the fold.
Time to try on top, 'drop on' with no zip nor button slash at the neckline. Hope it fits over my Holiday poundage. 🫣🤣
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Time to try on top, 'drop on' with no zip nor button slash at the neckline. Hope it fits over my Holiday poundage. 🫣🤣
#FLSewist #Sewing
December 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Cue music: Torn between two lovers...
Patterns drafted and ready to cut; one fabric prepped, the other to be ironed. Both 'holiday' wear yet flexible in my eclectic style.
Had a clear vision for the deer piece until Comey came out to play with the red in a short version.
#Sewing #FLSewist
Patterns drafted and ready to cut; one fabric prepped, the other to be ironed. Both 'holiday' wear yet flexible in my eclectic style.
Had a clear vision for the deer piece until Comey came out to play with the red in a short version.
#Sewing #FLSewist
November 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM
It's all about stripes and fireflies...
Funny how the garments I sew soften the blows as I race between docs towards the end of my body's life cycle. Like donning armor before more bad news.
Who would have thought fabric, thread and baubles would do such a kind thing...
#FlSewist #Sewing
Funny how the garments I sew soften the blows as I race between docs towards the end of my body's life cycle. Like donning armor before more bad news.
Who would have thought fabric, thread and baubles would do such a kind thing...
#FlSewist #Sewing
November 22, 2025 at 7:56 AM