Author: Ramona

fixed it!

So this was the skirt, unshaped.Somehow I made this rectangle shaped skirt, which would fit: nobody so I reshaped it, and here it is(very dirty and wrinkled after a day with the kids… banana, pasta, mud, etc) Tutorial up next!

Homemade babylegs

I made these legwarmers for her, out of hand dyed, hand spun, 100% cotton. Since they don't have spandex or elastic, and they're out of a chunky yarn, they had to be very shaped, but they knit up fast. I'll make another pair and pay attention so I can write out the pattern and post […]

skirt-from-pants up for grabs

I just made a really cute skirt from a pair of men’s pants. 50% cotton, 50% rayon, olive-y brown, basically a soft dark khaki. Homemade 30’s style cotton bias waistband, patch pockets made from the cuffs of the pants. I forgot to try it on before making the waist. Is anyone out there a 40″ […]

bad pose, cute clothes

Note to self, put some thought into the pose, and dont just ask husband to snap a quick shot as he’s rushing off to work…oh well…here’s the top i’ve been working on (i added the pleated strip at the bottom to make it longer) and, inspired by some of the skirts in the Alabama Stitch […]

Long beach international quilt festival

My son loves owls, so when I saw this… So cute! I don't actually like the shape of the owls, but… I think it has potential. I want to do a big tree, with owls in holes in the tree, and on the branches, and the moon up on top. Somehow I have to make […]

20 of these done so far…

I LOVE this fabric. It's gonna be a birthday present later this year… It's a benertex pattern/fabric/kit that I found at Quilters Garden in Placentia when I did the Southern California Quilters Run.I don't like kit quilts in general, but this one is so pretty. And it's a gift, so shortcuts are appreciated. These are […]

my excuse

My birthday was last week, and THESE were my b-day presents!…so I’ve been really busy reading and getting inspired!from the top:Blueprints of Fashion (I already have and love the sears catalog books, but this one is in COLOR!)The Sew-It BookPrinting by HandThe Sewing BookAlabama Stitch Book(not pictured: How to Make Sewing Patterns)(and I asked for […]

making baby clothes!

I’ve been super busy, I swear! lots of posts coming, up, but right now, this is my afternoon:thrift shop $1 XL womens shirt in super soft but thick doublelock knit cotton cutting a basic shape all the pieces done! front and back, old cuffs to become new ruffle sleeves, and long strips to strengthen the […]