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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:01 pm Post subject: After christmas Hobbies ............... |
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Here is how I spend the long months till spring.. I am doing sewing, not sowing.. Here is a cape I made for lil Haley and she grew out of it so fast, the doll is using it ...I like it.
PS Haley has a large pink one now.
Enjoy..
barb
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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That is a very nice cape. What fabric did you use for it? Do you make doll's clothes as well, or do you sew for children only?
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eileen
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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You must show us more of your work Barb. The cape is very pretty. I make cards to while away the hours during winter.
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject: Doll cloak |
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I think it is called Fleece.....You use it for warm tops and zipper jackets or even winter coats.
Soft and fussy like......Warm.
I made the doll also.Some lady sent me the pattern for the doll.. I had the head and hands for years and one lady on seed swap gave me the pattern.
I have made clothes for it and others also barbie doll clothes......
I sew for me, husband, son, till he married.....Dressy and casual.....
Seamstress for years..
barb
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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wow, it looks so cozy! I've been thinking about tackling one of those for DD, trying to relearn how to use this intimidating machine.
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:32 pm Post subject: machines |
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Machines and patterns are lots easier today then say 10 years ago.
You can do it .. Try.
b
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Wow, I'm so impressed! The doll is lovely, I didn't think you made it bsewnsew. Sewing Barbie clothes sounds like a lot of miniature work, and far too patience trying. I wear fleece clothes all through the winter. They're soft and warm.
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:59 pm Post subject: fleece |
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Yes I have a fleece pullover on now I made..Black with red designs.. They last long too.. It is 32ยบ here and no snow and it is sunshining.. Ground in froze, but it sure is different for our january's past.
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I do love your little doll and the little cape.You did a great job Barb.
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CritterPainter
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject: Re: machines |
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| bsewnsew wrote: | Machines and patterns are lots easier today then say 10 years ago.
You can do it .. Try.
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ROFL! My maching is a 1937 Singer! I learned to sew on it at Grandma's house, my brother had it all fixed up, and now it sits on my sewing table wondering whatever happened to me. Wish I had grandma to consult with! (I really have no excuse, was able to download the original manual off the net!)
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:19 pm Post subject: 70 yrs old.......... |
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
One person sewed gift bags for christmas..
take 2 pieces of rectangular material.....sew on 3 sides .
Let the top open..And she took pinking shears to make the top zigzag.
attach a ribbon on one side, about 3 inches down. Put in a small gift and tie.?
You can do it.
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You have a point there as far as the climate goes, Barb. I live in the South and we've been having record summers. Today was over 75 degrees outside. Sometimes I wish it were warmer so that I could wear cozy clothing like that.
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:05 am Post subject: gotcha |
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Guess we can't win them all.
There is something so awesome to see spring come about after a long winter......Everyone is raring to hit the yard an work.
b
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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OK, I used the original manual which I downloaded over the 'net and actually managed to thread my machine and hem a curtain from years ago, so there's how I spent this rainy afternoon! O, and having whacked myself in the face for the last time on a low-hanging apple branch, I pruned one of my apple trees. Wrong time of year and all that, but goodness, I have to pass under it every day to care for my bunnies and that rude branch just had to go!!
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:57 pm Post subject: Horray your a dooooer. |
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Nice to see you thread a machine and do a line.. Ha
Them branches make me mad when I have to mow under them.. Hubbys chestnut trees ........
I did the Laundry today......And messed around putting christmas stuff away..
b
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