More Sewing (with pattern links!)

Originally published at The LC on the DL. You can comment here or there.

I got some sewing done today but not nearly as much as I had hoped to. I finally got all the patch jobs done and cleared off my sewing table so at least the family can return to wearing the items have have been queued up waiting for me to get to them.

I managed to make a new scarf (more of a fashion accessory than a winter muffler) and I refashioned a dress I bought last summer into a new and fabulous skirt (I will get a picture of it later). The dress was a cool angled stripe but way too much for an entire dress not to mention the fact that it was at least one size too big. I got it on summer clearance at Target for about $2 intending to refashion it as it had lots of potential.

Projects currently queued:

• Skirt refashioned from two floral print vintage pillowcases, not decided it it will be a full skirt or a-line yet. (inspiration and a pattern)


• Several tote bags refashioned from tank tops. (pattern PDF)


• Toddler shorts refashioned from old knit tops destined for the garbage bin as they have stains.


• An apron or two from fabric in my stash. (pattern)


• Wrap skirt from sarong. The fabric is fabulous and I just want to wear it more than as a swimsuit coverup. (pattern)


• Arm warmers from knits in my stash (pattern PDF)


• Lydia long sleeve knit tops. (pattern)


• Pillowcase dresses for the little one and a top for me from vintage pillowcases in my stash.

I have tried to crochet or knit but it's just too darned hot to have all that yarn rolling across my lap. Sewing is my summer fun! I honestly think my sewing machine is on it's last legs. I have tuned and greased it as much as I can but it slows down more everyday. I almost don't see the point in taking it in for repair as a new one with many more features is only $150 on sale at JoAnn's.