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Saturday, September 18, 2010

Friday -Night- Sew -In Results.

Hello,



Preparation played a big part in my projects for yesterdays sewing. Cutting things out and organising threads and of course fitting the needles to the overlocker played a big part in getting things done and finished. I managed to get three items done. This is the potholder/heated pad and potmitt I made for Bonnie. I ended up using some recycled calico for the lining of the potmitt and for the backing of the potholder/heated pad. I made the potholder/heated pad a bit bigger than usual because I was using up the insul bright wadding I had left over from another project. The material I had bought at Goody Sammy's and have used all of that up now. A few less items in the sewing room. Not that you could tell the difference.

I also made a T-Shirt for myself. It is a Kwik Sew pattern Number 2054. I made the short sleeved one,though I didn't worry about the pocket. I have metres and metres of this stretchy material. It must have been on special ,one of those buy 2 get 3 metres.I guess I will be making some more shirts. I made this a couple of inches longer than the pattern as I tend to get a little sunburnt in the summer when leaning over while I am gardening. This will help aleviate this problem.


I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Back on Monday with "What Makes Me Happy Monday" posting.


Happy days.

Bev C


16 comments:

Nat Palaskas said...

Productive play sewing there Bev. Wow, making your own t-shirt, must be fun. Overlocking machine is handy to have. I used to have one but gave it to DD and sometimes I wish I still have it - Have a great weekend - Hugs Nat

Sally said...

WOW! Major productivity for a Friday night... you sew girl!

Maria said...

Your oven mitt and potholder look great.

Well done making yourself a T-Shirt.

SheilaC said...

You have been very busy Bev! I love the fabric for your pot holder set.
I need to get some of that insul bright. Maybe make some gifts for Christmas.

Your table cloth in the previous post is great! Love the lady bugs :)

SheilaC

Pauline said...

That set would brighten any kitchen, Bev. I have had a lovely pale pink/grey set for years and years and have hardly ever used them, am always afraid I will ruin them!

The tablecloth is beautiful!

Tarnyia said...

WOW very busy lady on Friday night... well done xxx

Sweet Cinnamon Stitches said...

Luv your kitchen set..must make myself some of those oven mits...and something new to wear..well done Bev!!
Jane.

A Spoonful Of Sugar said...

Love the bright and cheerful pot holder and mitt set! They will make lovely gifts.

Anita said...

Hi Bev, Nice job on the mat and pot holder....I have that material. It's lovely and bright. Kind regards, Anita.

Roseanne said...

You have been very busy sewing

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Hi Bev...love that bright oven mit...such happy colours!!! Dzintra♥x

Eggs In My Pocket said...

Very pretty! Blessings,Kathleen

Terriaw said...

Looks like a very productive Friday night! Perfect prints for that potholder set. And how fun to make such a cute shirt for yourself!

Lynda said...

What a great Friday night.

Heidi said...

Adorable! Love the potholder and oven mit.

Nicky said...

Lovely Bev, you have lots of lovelies to show for your Friday night, Well Done!