Tag Archives: sewing
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Pattern Review: Simplicity 2250 (Cynthia Rowley): The Go-Anywhere Dress
Leave a commentDecember 8, 2014 by magpiemenina
A quick review of a sewing pattern, Simplicity 2250, a Cynthia Rowley pattern. The pattern is a thin-strapped dress with seemingly-intricate front pleating and stitching, a skirt with gathers and pleats, back ties, and pockets.
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Shirtwaist Dress: Review of McCall’s M6503 & Simplicity 1880
2January 2, 2014 by magpiemenina
Happy New Year! I am looking forward to 2014, and good riddance to bad rubbish to 2013! My New Year’s …
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DIY Barstool Covers – Results!
Leave a commentOctober 23, 2012 by magpiemenina
As you may recall, I posted a DIY pdf for some cat-proof barstool covers a few weeks ago. The problem …
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Beginner Sewing Tip #1
Leave a commentOctober 18, 2012 by magpiemenina
There are certain things that, whenever you are learning something new, tend to be learned the hard way. This is …
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DIY: Barstool Covers (Cat proof)
6September 25, 2012 by magpiemenina
As promised, here are some directions for cat-proof barstool covers! We’re only temporarily in Virginia for few more months, as …
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