Lansing Clippers Sew

  New Neighborhood Group Lansing Clippers, are you ready for one more Neighborhood Group?   I see a need for a group that works on patterns.   I think Bev has sparked an interest in many of our members to try pattern hacking or pattern mashing.   I also know there are many who are frustrated because they can’t get a pattern to fit, and I think there are even a few who would like to learn to draft a pattern, etc. I think now is the time for a group of us to gather on a monthly or bi-monthly basis to learn how to do more with our patterns.   With a little research and some work, we could learn to get a better fit, make changes to our patterns, and maybe even draft our own patterns.   As I said, this would take research and work by each of us in the group.   We would need to share our knowledge and experience; as well as, do some research.   I suggest we hold an initial meeting to get an idea of what the members would like to accomplish at a NG like this and if they would commit t

This table runner takes two pieces of fabric, some interfacing and less than an hour to make.  Try using you serger to seam the pieces.  The sewing machine works just as well.  This is a great project on which to experiment with decorative machine stitches on your sewing machine or the chain stitch on the serger!  Then bring your table runner to the February Sew Styling meeting to show it off and talk about its' construction and your decorative elements.   Fast Flipped Table Runner Fabric Needed:             Main Fabric: ¼ yard             Backing: ½ yard Woven Fusible Interfacing: 1 yard (45” wide) Cutting:             Cut Main Fabric 9” x 30”             Cut Backing 18” x 43” Sewing Instructions: Note:   Use ¼” seams 1.   Fuse interfacing to Front and Backing. 2.   Find center of each long side of the Main Fabric and the Backing. 3.   Place rights sides together.   Match center points of one side of backing with one side of the main fabric and stitch together alon

  My 2023 Sewing Year in Review I decided to keep a log of the items I completed in 2023 just to see how much I actually made.   I managed to complete a few things that had been started in the past – we won’t say what year.   But they are out of the stash and have been put to use.   So here is the list.   Charity Sewing : 11 items for the baby pantry and 2 dog beds made from recycled jeans. The dog beds helped me get rid of quite a bit of leftover batting from quilting projects.   Win, win on a stash buster.     Sewing for Others :   6 pillowcases, a crib sheet and a zipped fleece jacket with matching joggers.   All these items were for grand-kids. Doll Clothes :   10 American Girl doll outfits.   1 sweatshirt, 2 skirts, 6 dresses, and 1 pair of pants. The patterns came from various sources both printed and downloads.   My two youngest granddaughters have even more requests for 2024.   Sometimes they can be very specific as in requesting a dress with ice cream fabric but mos