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First make of 2024! This dress is a heavily hacked…

First make of 2024! This dress is a heavily hacked version of the “Its Sew Becca” Forager pinafore pattern which is more of an apron. I just love the proportions on me. This is size medium top using width of fabric for bottom. Made in dusty plum heavy cotton twill from Mardens, with Kaufman navy kona cotton for accents. I designed the machine embroidery myself, and added appliqued strips for accent. Insides are finished nicely. I added a label, to keep my New Year’s sewing resolution of signing my work this year. Slowing down, and tackling more challenging techniques like continuous embroidery for border accents. #sewover50january2024 #punkfrockers #curvysewingcollective

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Thread basting and marking to prepare for machine …

Thread basting and marking to prepare for machine quilting. I remember now how much I love making quilts. The many steps and different techniques along the way. Taking the time to get it right but not aiming for perfection. The opportunity for quiet reflections. The feel of a quilt coming together is so rewarding. I am grateful to be able to create! This is king size, with 8 inch finished blocks, placed 12 by 14 for a total of 168 blocks. Should be 96 x 112 inches. Warm and natural cotton batting and solid 108 inch wide cotton backing. It is a bit of a beast to move around. Thank goodness for my upper body workouts.

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Made a couple of Helen’s Closet’s Sam Ap…

Made a couple of Helen’s Closet’s Sam Aprons as Christmas gifts. It is free pattern with email address and great instructions with one exception, the bias needed to be cut 2” wide. Added some fun embroidery to personalize them. Used a medium to heavy cotton twill. Lots of hardware or hardware free options. Even used some leather scraps to up the finish. Great fast fun functional gifts. #helensclosetsamapron #pfjoyful #punkfrockers

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Self care win! The pattern is Daughter Judy’s…

Self care win! The pattern is Daughter Judy’s Genra blouse pattern. I missed wearing my summer version in lightweight linen so I made it in this medium weight brushed chambray. I actually used it inside out to maximize the comfort. I altered the fit a bit to my measurements. I have a relatively smaller bust, large biceps, and several sizes larger waist and hips. Not being a fan of boxy tops, I avoid drop shoulder patterns but this one just falls and feels great on me. The sleeves are both generous but not cumbersome when trying to work in it. I could easily wear tee shirt under it making it a great layering piece. The collar and curved facing are perfectly shaped for my frame. I adore the great hi/low hem with side vents. The back pleat adds just enough room for movement without adding too much volume. In the stiffer fabric it becomes possible to flip the collar up. I double stitched top stitching for an extra detail. Fabric was bought online from Fabric Mart and buttons are from Wawak. No affiliation, just sharing my make. Measurements 46:48:56. #daughterjudypatterns #fabricmart #wawaksewing #pfselfcare #punkfrockers #sewover50december