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Turtle neck sweater top-Palazzo Pants today and wear tomorrow- Meetups Have stopped but I have not

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  Christmas is coming and I just couldn't do the meetups and My Normal life....     This is it...  Outfit today wear tomorrow. Slight drawback with my Pfaff sewing machines. I am using a 2nd from the bottom Brother. I bought this machine at the beach when it was pouring down rain, and I made a pair of pants, so it does work.  I just did the seam that is worn out in my pants that are probably ten years old, but I love them and they are black...It worked. I did the collar and the sweater middle, now I just need to sew the sleeves on and the hem.  I did this yesterday. in the morning. I just have to sew these sleeves on and the hem. It worked on this pants seam... I have more than one Pfaff, but I put off taking them to have them cleaned and realigned... Remember I sew at about 80 miles an hour everyday and night and well, frankly I am  not good on machines...sewing-cars-anything as Well, full calendar...no time to stop. Just made this for my little grandson had to do a lot by hand wh

Meetup 12 Easy Kimono Jacket without pattern -approx 2 yds -pretty drapey fabric

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Easy Kimono over Sunrise red tank top with Black Easy Elastic Pants. Easy Kimono style jacket Over simple straight pullover dress.   First cut front and back Second cut sleeves I am going to sew these pieces using this method from my stash! Floral kimono with black banding over red lace pullover top. Floral Kimono with Green banding and green blouse. The orange will be a blouse to wear under this quick kimono that is already made!

Meetup 15 Short coat Simple but warm

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The finished jacket has black suede elbow patches and black leather triangle loop toggles I am loving the fabric on this jacket and originally, I was not going to line it, but I am lining it with Black sunback Satin fleece backed coat lining, because I will want to wear it lots. I also made a long furry scarf to throw over my shoulder. On the black and white one, I used black microfiber suede for the pockets and turned a piece of the same shape of the fur facing in so it would make them extra warm for my hands. I made the lapels regular but cut an extra piece of microfiber suede and attached it to the lapel piece for the black accent. I bought regular cuffs at work and just stitched them on so I would have a slouched bulkie sleeve from the wrist up.  I did have a little trouble placing the sleeve patches in the right place.  I can use the placing on the black and white for the ones on the eyelash fabric, because the work has been done.   Simple short coat with lapels. This needs more f

Simple Sleeveless Dress

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  A Simple Sleeveless Dress-Quick and Easy The above dress is Sport Lycra-same as a bathing suit I have made many of these dresses out of Matte Jersey Also My kayaking outfits are Sport Lycra, but for a simple throw over your head boatneck style swimsuit coverup, the same style in a light matte jersey is terrific. Favorite Pattern Good for simple dress or Tank Top Sometimes I do a bias strip around the neckline and sleeve holes, but many times I just grab some fabric and make a quick pretty dress out of stash fabric and wear with one of my freeflowing jackets The neckline and sleeve edge is just turned under and topstitched. The hem is just turned under 1/2 inch twice and topstitched. The longest thing is cutting it out, and that doesn't take long. A Tie Jacket like this is quick and easy and just lite matte jersey with edges turned under and topstitched.  Great to pack in case you have a cool night on vacation.

Sewing Easy Sweaters Regular neck, Mock Neck, Turtle Neck- In Between Meetups

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  Stopped to do some sweaters, so I wouldn't be chilly at work Remember - Total Outfits... Earrings and scarves complete the total compliment This style is a very quick and easy pattern. No, I don't serge, I finish the seams with an overcast stitch. This is the full turtleneck collar, stitch on the front side bottom seam of collar right side to right side - flip in and turn under then top stitch. Here is what it is like when done- just fold down and wear. Front Back and 2 sleeves, plus the collar.. quick I cut a scarf out of the leftovers-long tube with slanted ends, and covered buttons for earrings. Added this Freeflowing jacket I had cut out already, that matched. Pink Pants I had previously made and the Total outfit was done to wear to work.  I did add a burgundy scarf to the two scarves that matched the jacket and the sweater, and voila...pulled it all together. and a last minute matching facemask Well, I had green fingernail polish and some jewelry. I have another lovely j