Author Archives: robynsewsthisandthat
Cutting Your Fabric — The Straight Way
I was asked recently, “How do I make sure my fabric is straight for cutting?” Great question. Mainly because before laying out any project you want to be certain that your fabric is straight or square or straight on grain. … Continue reading
Our Super Size Life
Yes, we Americans love to live large. We love big meals. We love big vehicles. We love big homes. We love big parties, big plans, big bank accounts, big hair, big closets, big pets…..if it’s big we are all about … Continue reading
One More Birthday Sewing Project
It wasn’t our final birthday of the month but, this is my final project that I made for birthday sewing this month. I had purchased this fabric with something else in mind. I always have something in mind when I … Continue reading
More February Birthday Sewing
My second project for the month is a casual shirt for my husband. He like Hawaiian style shirts. He already has several in his closet so I don’t know why I was compelled to make him another but, another is … Continue reading
February Birthday Sewing
Okay. So I started in January as one of these gifts has to travel a long way around the world. But, there are still a lot of birthdays in February in this house. (and unfortunately, I have missed sewing for … Continue reading
Some of my sewing so far.
This year has been off to a much slower start than I had planned. (That’s what I get for thinking that I could actually plan anything. LOL) I got sick on New Years Eve and that hung around for just … Continue reading
New Year – New Start
With the new year came illness. After the recovery of illness came a computer fail. So, now with the new year, renewed health and a new computer, I truly have a new start. Once I learn the new operating system, … Continue reading
Tiramisu
My ‘is this timer working?’ face. Or maybe it’s my “I really need a remote shutter thingy for this camera” face. At any rate, I should have posted this a year ago (or so) and I should learn more about … Continue reading
Sewing Machine Review and Map the Sewintists
I purchased a new sewing machine. It’s a Singer® Curvy ™ 8763. It’s was on sale at a local dealer for less than half the manufactures suggested retail price. I couldn’t pass it up. It has 30 stitches. It’s super … Continue reading
Birthday Sewing
Several years ago I had purchased some fabric with hot peppers all over it with the intention of making a shirt for my husband. I even showed it to him and told him what I planned to make. Then, I … Continue reading
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