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I recently tried out a couple patterns/tutorials I found online, which I was happy with. I'll post the blog links below. One was for a bifold wallet. This is my "test" wallet done with fabric scraps.I used a velcro closure instead of a snap since I wanted to try it out first.…See More

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I recently started offering free sewing sessions in my home with our homeschool group. When I first offered I got a lot of responses, and I didn't want to turn anyone away that was interested, but I ended up with a group of about 10 kids (boys and girls-brothers and sisters) ages between 10 and 15. There were actually more kids interested but I started with this group. I have 3 children of my own who are not sewing but serving as "helping hands", and one mom is there also but she is a…See More

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I am an awesome:: I have been married for 27 yrs. to my hard working hubby, have 7 beautiful children, and have been home educating since my oldest (now 26) was 4yrs. I have been sewing since I was in grammar school. I never had lessons but muddled my way through and continue to learn something new every day. I have recently learned to crochet and have reacquainted myself with embroidery. I also love to read, research, and teach. Seeing the joy and excitement someone, especially children, gets from learning something new is a thrill for me.

My sewing interests are:: garment, drapery, home decor, quilting, cross stitch, embroidery, hand sewing

My sewing machine(s):: I have a Viking Huskvarna Constitution 200, which I've had for 21yrs. and has just recently gone on the blink, but I think it's only the power cord. I need to get it checked.

My mother-in-law gave me her old Bernina 2000DE overlock, which I still haven't completely figured out. It works but has some quirks that she is apparently familiar with, but I am not. :)

I also have a Huskylock 1003 LCD which I bought off of Ebay, but again, I'm trying to familiarize myself with it. I have never used sergers before, but have a goal to work on these machines this summer. :)

I am interested in patterns such as:: I have always found myself buying first Butterick, then McCalls, and occasionally a Simplicity pattern. I have yet to try Vogue or Burda.

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Wallet and Zippered Pouches

Posted on May 31, 2012 at 1:12pm 0 Comments 2 Likes

I recently tried out a couple patterns/tutorials I found online, which I was happy with. I'll post the blog links below.

One was for a bifold wallet. This is my "test" wallet done with fabric scraps.

I used a velcro closure…

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Posted on July 6, 2009 at 5:03pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

I'm wondering if anyone knows whether or not I need to pre-shrink nylon tulle if I am using it for a skirt?

I've used it for crafts and costumes before, but never for a skirt. I've actually searched the internet but have not been able to find an answer for this question. Any comments or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Ags

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At 1:19pm on January 5, 2011, Birdie said…: Thank you : )

At 12:17pm on December 21, 2010, Ags said…: Thanks Angee, I appreciate it!

At 7:03am on December 21, 2010, Angee Barbe said…: Hi Alie. You can find the pattern at this link:

http://www.sewliberated.com/patterns.html

Make sure you share it with us! ;)

At 4:50pm on September 8, 2009, Derenda said…: Hi Alie, I received my fabric right on time and I love it. I have a project all planned out for it as soon as I get these civil war dresses done. Thank you so much. Derenda

At 1:23am on August 12, 2009, Robyn said…: Hi Alie,

I drew your name in the garment-fabric swap. I'd like to ask if you have any special requests or perhaps any special dislikes in fabric. I wouldn't like to send you something you hated!

Best,
Robyn

At 11:44pm on July 18, 2009, YarnJourney said…: Hi Alie, sorry it took me all day to get back to you. The pattern number is 3544. I made some patterning changes, added facings for sewing buttons and buttonholes. Also for some reason the style lines at the shoulders of the apron are different on the pattern pieces and the picture on front of the envelope. The real look is shown on the direction page though. I smoothed out the line to get a look more like the pattern envelope.

At 8:04pm on July 17, 2009, YarnJourney said…: Hi Alie, the apron is a Simplicity pattern. It is one of their retro reissues. I don't have the number right now. Do you want me to look it up? Joyce