#fridaysews #hurricanemilton2024 #sewingprojects Here are all the deets and links: Cheryl @bluegrassdreams2seams510 Catherine @CatherineSews Organizations that are helping with Hurricane Helene: Samaritan's Purse: www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/nam/#volunteer-now The Cajun Navy: cajunnavyrelief.com/donate/ The skirt: Butterick 6164 - Vintage out of print New Look 6577: simplicity.com/new-look/n6755 Fabric: www.hobbylobby.com/fabric-sewing/home-decor-fabric-trim/home-decor-fabric/linen-fabric/p/29955 The t-shirts: McCall's 8163: simplicity.com/mccalls/m8163 McCall's 8493: simplicity.com/mccalls/m8493 Copper Creek The Anything But Basic Tee: coppercreekpatterns.com/produ... Butterick 4052: Vintage 1995 All fabrics are remnants from my stash Walmart Dress and skirt from Free Assembly: Skirt: www.walmart.com/ip/Free-Assembly-Flared-Midi-Skirt-Sizes-0-16/5318582466?classType=VARIANT Dress: www.walmart.com/ip/Free-Assembly-Women-s-Short-Sleeve-Button-Midi-Dress-XS-XXL/5314779076?classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1600 ****I was wrong on the price of the dress, it's $34**** The fabric I'm using: www.hobbylobby.com/fabric-sewing/apparel-fabrics/denim-fabric/indigo-washed-denim-fabric---6-5-ounce/p/49116 Friday Sews Central: / 1314506359159077 Friday Sews Creators: facebook.com/groups/386536566390087
Hi Jen! It's so kind of you to a) notice where my subscriber count is, and b) encourage your viewers to give me the boost to break the 100K mark! I can't thank you enough for your interest and your support. And, BTW, I always smooth out the top edge of my sheets and pillow cases before tossing them into the dryer, but I didn't know that was hand ironing! Who knew that was a thing! I've been subscribed to your channel for quite a while now, and I will definitely subscribe to Bluegrass Dreams 2 Seams!
Hi Catherine! I really do hope you hit 100k - you deserve it! Wish I'd been able to come to the retreat in Seattle. I do love Vancouver, been there a couple of times and loved the city. I had no idea you watched my channel! I get so many great ideas from you - hopefully will be doing a video soon of widening some cropped pants. We shall see - I doubt I'll ever do it as well as you do but I'll certainly try. Your trip to Italy is so tempting - but I think I'll hold out for the next retreat. My only trip to Italy was a complete disaster and I vowed never again to go without my husband (or with my #3 daughter!). Looking forward to whatever you create next!
Hi Jen. I love that you’re trying all the T shirts. I am always interested in different patterns. Thank you Jen for the concern for NC. It really is still a mess, we are so blessed with volunteers and supplies. Thank you for your prayers. God is the only one who can bring beauty from the rubble. ❤️ Diann
I'm 74. My grandma ironed everything. When I would visit she would let me iron. I liked it. I ironed pillowcases, handkerchiefs, etc. Thanks for your fun videos.
Glad all is well with you in Florida and hope your Mum is feeling better. Hand ironing is something we probably do unconsciously as washing is transferred to the dryer quite often. My Mum used to roll up jeans to reduce creases and never had to iron them. Very pretty dress you are wearing! Kind regards from Penny 🇬🇧😊💕
Hi Jen: I didn't know there was a term "hand ironing" until your program. I will wash 100% cotton fabric and dry it in a hot dryer. Then, I'll take the (always) wrinkled fabric, spray it with water, "hand iron" it, and then roll it up for about 15 mins. before using a real iron on it. The wrinkles come out so much easier. Cotton wrinkles can be a real bear to get out, but this method works very, very well. Thanks for the new (old?) sewing term! Yes, praise God for Gov. DeSantis!!!!!! I'm so incredibly impressed with his leadership and God-given, Solomon-like wisdom in which he manages the state and sends human resources where needed - in state and out!!! (I was watching his press conferences for a year before moving here.) As you know, I'm a new FL transplant, but you'd be surprised at the number of Californians that wish DeSantis was the governor there. The current CA governor doesn't hold regular press conferences, doesn't give the CA citizens regular up-to-date news about what's going on - zero, zilch, nada info from him. Heaven only knows what Gavin 'Nuisance' actually does other than rub elbows with the rich and famous CA people, especially during a world-wide pandemic when he tells his people to stay home. So glad I'm not in CA anymore! Anyway, I'm so happy to hear that your mother didn't break a hip in a fall, which is what happened to my 90 yr old father (deceased in 2002). I will keep your parents in prayer for continued health and strength! 🙏🏻🥰 BTW: The top of the dress you are wearing in his vlog fits you so well. Can you use this hack pattern for a t-shirt? Dori
You have a great process for getting ready to iron. I should try some of that. And don't even get me started on Gavin Newsom. I will not have complimentary things to say! Thanks for the prayers for my mom. Mark's mom went through a fall and didn't survive; she was 96. Great minds think alike! I did consider the top of that dress but I don't like the extended shoulder for that particular top. Back to the t-shirt drawing board! xox
I watch Catherine Sews. So glad you are giving her a shout out. I’ve learned so much from both of you. I’ll have to watch Bluegrassdreams2seams510. Thanks for the info.
Love love love your new hair! I bet you couldn't stop swishing your head around when it was cut! I know even if I have an inch cut off it feels lighter 😂 I know you weren't setting out to make a blue striped T shirt but that is gorgeous on you 💙. Both that denim dress and skirt are such a cool design, I hope you can copy that. I love Cheryl's channel already, she is so talented and has been such a loyal supporter of Friday Sews, well done for giving her the shout out. So glad you stayed safe during both the Hurricanes, man I hope that is it for you over there. Storm season is just beginning for us, we had Storm Ashley at the weekend 🌊⛈️☔️. Lovely to see you my friend xxx❤
Thanks - I kept saying "maybe just a little shorter." It's a wonder I didn't end up with a pixie cut! Still working on the color but I'll get there. If only Adam lived here! You both need to move. I should send you that blue stripe t-shirt! That neckline is so small it's ridiculous. Looking SO forward to Tuesday!
Jen, cute haircut! I remember my mother-in-law used to hand-iron. Thank you for shout out. I opened my messages and started reading. You are just full of surprises🥰 Thank you.
I already love watching Catherine Sews! Will check out the other one you mentioned though. Glad you’re safe after the last two hurricanes. We had some nearby Helene damage from the high winds in southeastern Ohio, too!😳 There were mostly power outages and trees downed.
My mother always tried to hang clothes up to dry in a way that would minimize ironing later - there was so much housework "back in the day" that women were always trying to save themselves some work! Hurricanes can be so unpredictable and I am glad you were spared while so sad for those who weren't. Good luck with getting the skirt right - it will be worth it since you've gone this far with it! The scripture reminds us that we can only really hope in God!
My grandmother was the same way. It was a way of life. Did yours have the coke bottle with holes poked in the cap? My grandma filled it with water and starch when she ironed. What a great memory.
@@TodayinJensSewingRoom My mom had a bottle with a cork and metal cap "sprinkler head" that I guess was from the 5&10. My sister had to have a starched nurse's cap so the caps were put in a bucket of Linit starch and then laid flat on an old kitchen table in the basement to dry so they'd be nice and stiff. Other ironing was dipped in the Linit and put in a plastic bag in the fridge until it was time to iron - I use spray starch in the can - lazy, right 😁?!?
Love your new haircut! Thank you for sharing your process… your trials and errors encourage me! I mean if the famous Jen has challenges sometimes I guess my mistakes are ok too!
Sending prayers for your mother. Glad to hear you and your family did great through the hurricanes. I haven’t been doing the best. Just been having some things going on and I’ve been diagnosed with adult onset asthma.( I had child hood asthma.) of course insurance company denied my first inhaler and it took couple more days to order approved one through pharmacy. So in the meantime my condition got worse. My chest was heaving in & out with absolutely no rest whatsoever. I couldn’t even get enough air to hardly speak. Finally I got my inhaler and what a miracle from God. I can breathe so much better. I’m still a bit sore from the extreme workout my chest got and I do tire easily but that is getting better. Trying to get better so we can get to Florida on November 1. This will be our last trip to Florida as my son has taken a job in North Carolina. His wife has a job interview this coming week. Going to cut our travel time in half. I’ll miss Florida but also looking forward to a change. Needless to say sewing came to an abrupt halt. I am hoping maybe by end of week to get back into it.
Yep, I kept saying "maybe a little shorter?" My hair hasn't been this short since I lived in California, got a horrendous haircut at the Paul Mitchell school and then had to go to the woman who did the rest of the family's hair to fix it. It'll be at my shoulders by Christmas. Just gotta get the color right.
When you first mentioned "hand ironing" I thought you were talking about what I know as "finger pressing", which I've done a lot of when quilting. Learned something new! LOLOLOL...
Love your hair. Glad you are safe. I've been doing the same thing, searching for a perfect T-shirt and making a denim dress. Can't wait to see yours. What pattern number are you wearing? Happy Sewing ❤
Hi Jen! It's s so great to have a face to Cheryl! I will definitely have a look at her channel. She is an awesome moderator. Jen, when are you going to model that beautiful blue dress on your mannequin? That is definitely your color. I could tell when you held up the blue stripey t-shirt. I'm happy you didn't have to come home to grief and disaster. ❤ Bernadette
I recognize the Draper fabric. We have stayed at The Grand a couple of times (before the new owners). It is a fabulous place. You must go there! And check out the pics of their rooms on the internet.
I never stayed there but did visit 30+ years ago. Didn't go inside, just on the grounds. I did check out the photos back when I was researching the fabric - it is a fabulous place!
Hi Jen..when you said hand press..I thought oh does she mean finger press lol which is a term when sewing you use your thumb or fingers..always enjoy your channel cheers deb from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦🇺🇸
Jen, you are in pattern hell! You are too good a seamstress to keep wasting your time on engaging a new pattern every time you sew. Take your favorites, and hack them to make the styles you want. Then the clothing fits, is scaled to your frame, and you are happy with the results without making toiles all the time, and having a pile of rejects. The biggest reason I hear that sewists don’t do that is “I don’t want to take the time to do the pattern work”, but time and resources are used for “ tweaking” everything you make. These days, the only reason I look at pattern books is to get design and styling ideas, then I take a picture to refer to when I’m working with my basic “tried and true” patterns. It takes a lot of stress out of sewing. And . . . your new haircut looks great!
So happy the hurricane passed you by. We were also very lucky. A few more inches and the water would have been in our house! Thank you for mentioning how wonderful our Governor is. I also "hand iron." I do it with the clothes that have just come out of the dryer and are still hot. Works great on denim and cotton t-shirts.
Hi - I have a favourite T shirt pattern that is no longer in print. Happy to send you the files, if you want to give it a go, the Toronto Tee by Rebecca Page. I also have a few other patterns you might like. Both were free the Monroe Turtle neck and the Mandy Boat Tee. Send me a message if you need them.
I love our Governor! He has always stayed on top of what is happening in our state. Remember when he replaced the bridge to Sanibel Island after another Hurricane within a couple of weeks!
#fridaysews #hurricanemilton2024 #sewingprojects
Here are all the deets and links:
Cheryl @bluegrassdreams2seams510
Catherine @CatherineSews
Organizations that are helping with Hurricane Helene:
Samaritan's Purse: www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/nam/#volunteer-now
The Cajun Navy: cajunnavyrelief.com/donate/
The skirt:
Butterick 6164 - Vintage out of print
New Look 6577: simplicity.com/new-look/n6755
Fabric: www.hobbylobby.com/fabric-sewing/home-decor-fabric-trim/home-decor-fabric/linen-fabric/p/29955
The t-shirts:
McCall's 8163: simplicity.com/mccalls/m8163
McCall's 8493: simplicity.com/mccalls/m8493
Copper Creek The Anything But Basic Tee: coppercreekpatterns.com/produ...
Butterick 4052: Vintage 1995
All fabrics are remnants from my stash
Walmart Dress and skirt from Free Assembly:
Skirt: www.walmart.com/ip/Free-Assembly-Flared-Midi-Skirt-Sizes-0-16/5318582466?classType=VARIANT
Dress: www.walmart.com/ip/Free-Assembly-Women-s-Short-Sleeve-Button-Midi-Dress-XS-XXL/5314779076?classType=VARIANT&athbdg=L1600
****I was wrong on the price of the dress, it's $34****
The fabric I'm using:
www.hobbylobby.com/fabric-sewing/apparel-fabrics/denim-fabric/indigo-washed-denim-fabric---6-5-ounce/p/49116
Friday Sews Central: / 1314506359159077
Friday Sews Creators: facebook.com/groups/386536566390087
Bluegrass dreams two seams
Hi Jen! It's so kind of you to a) notice where my subscriber count is, and b) encourage your viewers to give me the boost to break the 100K mark! I can't thank you enough for your interest and your support. And, BTW, I always smooth out the top edge of my sheets and pillow cases before tossing them into the dryer, but I didn't know that was hand ironing! Who knew that was a thing! I've been subscribed to your channel for quite a while now, and I will definitely subscribe to Bluegrass Dreams 2 Seams!
Hi Catherine! I really do hope you hit 100k - you deserve it! Wish I'd been able to come to the retreat in Seattle. I do love Vancouver, been there a couple of times and loved the city. I had no idea you watched my channel! I get so many great ideas from you - hopefully will be doing a video soon of widening some cropped pants. We shall see - I doubt I'll ever do it as well as you do but I'll certainly try. Your trip to Italy is so tempting - but I think I'll hold out for the next retreat. My only trip to Italy was a complete disaster and I vowed never again to go without my husband (or with my #3 daughter!). Looking forward to whatever you create next!
Love your hair. Thanks for sharing
Love your new haircut!
Thanks!
Hi Jen. I love that you’re trying all the T shirts. I am always interested in different patterns. Thank you Jen for the concern for NC. It really is still a mess, we are so blessed with volunteers and supplies. Thank you for your prayers. God is the only one who can bring beauty from the rubble.
❤️ Diann
So thankful for the volunteers and supplies! Let us know if there's any other way we can help. Glad you all are fine!
I'm 74. My grandma ironed everything. When I would visit she would let me iron. I liked it. I ironed pillowcases, handkerchiefs, etc. Thanks for your fun videos.
You must have been a very good helper. 😊
My mom taught me to hand iron!❤ I'm so glad that you and your family and your home we're all good! 🥰
We need to bring back this lost art!
Amen he will renew your strength! I watch Catherine and love her content. Can’t wait to see that skirt.
Amen amen amen!
I'm so glad you made it through the hurricanes OK. I love what you're wearing! I love the scripture you read today!!📖
Yay!
Thanks for your encouraging scripture, bless you. Love the look of your blue striped T shirt ❤
Of course it's the one that doesn't fit . . . I like that fabric too!
Glad all is well with you in Florida and hope your Mum is feeling better. Hand ironing is something we probably do unconsciously as washing is transferred to the dryer quite often. My Mum used to roll up jeans to reduce creases and never had to iron them. Very pretty dress you are wearing! Kind regards from Penny 🇬🇧😊💕
Hi Penny! You mom is so smart. Although I would never iron jeans - still a great idea!
Hi Jen: I didn't know there was a term "hand ironing" until your program. I will wash 100% cotton fabric and dry it in a hot dryer. Then, I'll take the (always) wrinkled fabric, spray it with water, "hand iron" it, and then roll it up for about 15 mins. before using a real iron on it. The wrinkles come out so much easier. Cotton wrinkles can be a real bear to get out, but this method works very, very well. Thanks for the new (old?) sewing term! Yes, praise God for Gov. DeSantis!!!!!! I'm so incredibly impressed with his leadership and God-given, Solomon-like wisdom in which he manages the state and sends human resources where needed - in state and out!!! (I was watching his press conferences for a year before moving here.) As you know, I'm a new FL transplant, but you'd be surprised at the number of Californians that wish DeSantis was the governor there. The current CA governor doesn't hold regular press conferences, doesn't give the CA citizens regular up-to-date news about what's going on - zero, zilch, nada info from him. Heaven only knows what Gavin 'Nuisance' actually does other than rub elbows with the rich and famous CA people, especially during a world-wide pandemic when he tells his people to stay home. So glad I'm not in CA anymore! Anyway, I'm so happy to hear that your mother didn't break a hip in a fall, which is what happened to my 90 yr old father (deceased in 2002). I will keep your parents in prayer for continued health and strength! 🙏🏻🥰 BTW: The top of the dress you are wearing in his vlog fits you so well. Can you use this hack pattern for a t-shirt? Dori
You have a great process for getting ready to iron. I should try some of that. And don't even get me started on Gavin Newsom. I will not have complimentary things to say! Thanks for the prayers for my mom. Mark's mom went through a fall and didn't survive; she was 96. Great minds think alike! I did consider the top of that dress but I don't like the extended shoulder for that particular top. Back to the t-shirt drawing board! xox
Love Catherine Sews. She’s fabulous. Glad you are ok
She is!
I watch Catherine Sews. So glad you are giving her a shout out. I’ve learned so much from both of you. I’ll have to watch Bluegrassdreams2seams510. Thanks for the info.
Love Catherine. Love Cheryl too!
Nice to see that everyone is ok hand ironing I think everyone has done it one time or another have a wonderful week 😊😊😊
You too!
Love love love your new hair! I bet you couldn't stop swishing your head around when it was cut! I know even if I have an inch cut off it feels lighter 😂 I know you weren't setting out to make a blue striped T shirt but that is gorgeous on you 💙. Both that denim dress and skirt are such a cool design, I hope you can copy that.
I love Cheryl's channel already, she is so talented and has been such a loyal supporter of Friday Sews, well done for giving her the shout out. So glad you stayed safe during both the Hurricanes, man I hope that is it for you over there. Storm season is just beginning for us, we had Storm Ashley at the weekend 🌊⛈️☔️.
Lovely to see you my friend xxx❤
Thanks - I kept saying "maybe just a little shorter." It's a wonder I didn't end up with a pixie cut! Still working on the color but I'll get there. If only Adam lived here! You both need to move. I should send you that blue stripe t-shirt! That neckline is so small it's ridiculous. Looking SO forward to Tuesday!
Jen, cute haircut! I remember my mother-in-law used to hand-iron. Thank you for shout out. I opened my messages and started reading. You are just full of surprises🥰 Thank you.
I saw that the count had gone up! You've got great stuff, especially that repurposed linen blouse. So pretty.
@@TodayinJensSewingRoom Thank you for all your help🥰
I already love watching Catherine Sews! Will check out the other one you mentioned though. Glad you’re safe after the last two hurricanes. We had some nearby Helene damage from the high winds in southeastern Ohio, too!😳 There were mostly power outages and trees downed.
So sorry to hear about the damage in your area! All the way up in Ohio no less! Catherine is wonderful. Hope she hits 100k soon!
I picked up that same fabric thinking it was linen!
Amen. Good, hopeful, message.
It's all God.
Happy you're safe. My dad is 97 and still going strong.
Amazing.
I picked up that same fabric thinking it was linen too!
We were fooled!
My mother always tried to hang clothes up to dry in a way that would minimize ironing later - there was so much housework "back in the day" that women were always trying to save themselves some work! Hurricanes can be so unpredictable and I am glad you were spared while so sad for those who weren't. Good luck with getting the skirt right - it will be worth it since you've gone this far with it! The scripture reminds us that we can only really hope in God!
My grandmother was the same way. It was a way of life. Did yours have the coke bottle with holes poked in the cap? My grandma filled it with water and starch when she ironed. What a great memory.
@@TodayinJensSewingRoom My mom had a bottle with a cork and metal cap "sprinkler head" that I guess was from the 5&10. My sister had to have a starched nurse's cap so the caps were put in a bucket of Linit starch and then laid flat on an old kitchen table in the basement to dry so they'd be nice and stiff. Other ironing was dipped in the Linit and put in a plastic bag in the fridge until it was time to iron - I use spray starch in the can - lazy, right 😁?!?
I love Catherine Sews. She’s amazing in her tutorials. Yes please subscribe. Haven’t heard of the other lady but I sure will check her out. Thanks Jen
Isn't she fantastic?
Jen, I have been smoothing fabrics with my hands for years but didn't know it was called hand ironing. 😂 It helps the garment so much.
It really does -
I also have parents in good favor at 92 (dad) and 87(mom). So happy the Lord has blessed them so.
Same "in good favor" - love that phrase
So happy to hear from you. I have been thinking about you since this hurricane hit.
Thanks!
Love your new haircut! Thank you for sharing your process… your trials and errors encourage me! I mean if the famous Jen has challenges sometimes I guess my mistakes are ok too!
They are all learning experiences. I love what Thomas Edison said about not failing, just learning how not to do it several times -
Hi there, I was noticing your dress and wondered about the pattern and if it was in a video. Love the material, very flattering .
Here you go (it's a fav of mine): simplicity.com/mccalls/m8214
Sending prayers for your mother. Glad to hear you and your family did great through the hurricanes. I haven’t been doing the best. Just been having some things going on and I’ve been diagnosed with adult onset asthma.( I had child hood asthma.) of course insurance company denied my first inhaler and it took couple more days to order approved one through pharmacy. So in the meantime my condition got worse. My chest was heaving in & out with absolutely no rest whatsoever. I couldn’t even get enough air to hardly speak. Finally I got my inhaler and what a miracle from God. I can breathe so much better. I’m still a bit sore from the extreme workout my chest got and I do tire easily but that is getting better. Trying to get better so we can get to Florida on November 1. This will be our last trip to Florida as my son has taken a job in North Carolina. His wife has a job interview this coming week. Going to cut our travel time in half. I’ll miss Florida but also looking forward to a change. Needless to say sewing came to an abrupt halt. I am hoping maybe by end of week to get back into it.
So sorry you're going through that - but so glad you are getting better. What a relief!
Love your hair!
Yep, I kept saying "maybe a little shorter?" My hair hasn't been this short since I lived in California, got a horrendous haircut at the Paul Mitchell school and then had to go to the woman who did the rest of the family's hair to fix it. It'll be at my shoulders by Christmas. Just gotta get the color right.
When you first mentioned "hand ironing" I thought you were talking about what I know as "finger pressing", which I've done a lot of when quilting. Learned something new! LOLOLOL...
I thought of that too, I think it must be related!
I’ve heard of finger pressing like a small seam that needs opening up but I’ve never heard of hand ironing. Makes sense!
Same! I'd heard of finger pressing but who knew it was "hand ironing?"
Your hair is great!
Thanks! I love it messy like this.
I love your haircut..super cute
Your hair looks so extra pretty.
I hand iron t shirts all the time. Of course there are others that definitely need to be ironed.
Yep - same. I do both.
Amen! 😅
Mackinac Island is where Somewhere in Time was filmed - one of my favorite all time movies 😊 🌸 Jen - I LOVE your haircut! It looks amazing!!
LOVE that movie. We should watch it soon.
Love your hair. Glad you are safe. I've been doing the same thing, searching for a perfect T-shirt and making a denim dress. Can't wait to see yours. What pattern number are you wearing? Happy Sewing ❤
Thanks! Here's the dress I'm wearing: simplicity.com/mccalls/m8214
Hi there, was curious about the pattern for your dress you have on. Love the material, very flattering.
Me too! Here's the dress: simplicity.com/mccalls/m8214
The Lord is so good and merciful. He can NEVER be outdone in generosity. Jesus, I trust in you.
yes!
Hi Jen! It's s so great to have a face to Cheryl! I will definitely have a look at her channel. She is an awesome moderator. Jen, when are you going to model that beautiful blue dress on your mannequin? That is definitely your color. I could tell when you held up the blue stripey t-shirt. I'm happy you didn't have to come home to grief and disaster. ❤ Bernadette
Oh that dress, I just need to hem it! Soon!
I recognize the Draper fabric. We have stayed at The Grand a couple of times (before the new owners). It is a fabulous place. You must go there! And check out the pics of their rooms on the internet.
I never stayed there but did visit 30+ years ago. Didn't go inside, just on the grounds. I did check out the photos back when I was researching the fabric - it is a fabulous place!
Lovely French bob, youthful and pretty on you.
Thanks! Still working on the color but I'll get there . . .
God is good!
All the time!
Hi Jen..when you said hand press..I thought oh does she mean finger press lol which is a term when sewing you use your thumb or fingers..always enjoy your channel cheers deb from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦🇺🇸
I think they're related!
Jen, you are in pattern hell! You are too good a seamstress to keep wasting your time on engaging a new pattern every time you sew. Take your favorites, and hack them to make the styles you want. Then the clothing fits, is scaled to your frame, and you are happy with the results without making toiles all the time, and having a pile of rejects. The biggest reason I hear that sewists don’t do that is “I don’t want to take the time to do the pattern work”, but time and resources are used for “ tweaking” everything you make. These days, the only reason I look at pattern books is to get design and styling ideas, then I take a picture to refer to when I’m working with my basic “tried and true” patterns. It takes a lot of stress out of sewing. And . . . your new haircut looks great!
It certainly is a process, isn't it? And thanks!
So happy the hurricane passed you by. We were also very lucky. A few more inches and the water would have been in our house! Thank you for mentioning how wonderful our Governor is. I also "hand iron." I do it with the clothes that have just come out of the dryer and are still hot. Works great on denim and cotton t-shirts.
So glad you were spared! I hand iron too! Good tip.
Hi - I have a favourite T shirt pattern that is no longer in print. Happy to send you the files, if you want to give it a go, the Toronto Tee by Rebecca Page. I also have a few other patterns you might like. Both were free the Monroe Turtle neck and the Mandy Boat Tee. Send me a message if you need them.
Thank you so much! I think I'm about done with t-shirts right now, but I appreciate the offer!
Denim is heavy and hot, even lightweight.
Which makes it great for fall in North America!
Love Catherine Sews.
Right?
Hi Jen! I'm first!
👋
Also a Floridian who is proud of our Governor!
👍 Love that he takes no nonsense from anyone!
I know why dreams to seams has a low subscriber count……..
Please ask her to turn on notifications.
Will do.
I love our Governor! He has always stayed on top of what is happening in our state. Remember when he replaced the bridge to Sanibel Island after another Hurricane within a couple of weeks!
I do remember that! Florida knows how to recover, that's for sure.