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Monday, July 20, 2009

Two Besides Half Aprons by Stacy.

StacySew did test sewing for my Besides Half and Full, both Aprons.
She followed my instructions and made all of the projects that were included. She was a great helper for fixing mistakes and finding unclear directions.

We are good friends since she bought my Reversible Apron Pattern and reviewed it on patternReview.com in 2007.

We have a great relationship even though we have never met.
Thank you for everything Stacy!

When she tested the sewing of my Half Apron, she used her leftover Morning Call Group Fabrics.

Patchwork idea of Besides Half apron!
I love it.
We checked the instructions, typing and spelling over and over.
We did all of the work needed, but I'd found little mistakes still leftover. I couldn't believe it!
My final copy of the sewing pattern was the toughest decision to make ever.

I love the process of creations.
Create designs for fabrics > Send them to printer > Check print sample on fabrics > Fixing Colors and combination > Proof >
Then I can get my fabrics a couple of months later.

I start to sew bags, aprons or something that are images in my head (ideas).
I sketch my ideas sometimes. I start making without sketches sometimes too.
I'm always excited when I find the style that I want or if there are better ideas than my first ideas.

Making sewing pattern's instructions is very intense work!
I prefer creating artwork or projects than making sewing patterns.

I do all work in sewing patterns - Illustrations, making products and taking photos of them, layout pages and all graphics work without anyone's help. So I get overwhelmed in the process of making my sewing patterns mostly.

"I won't do it again!" I say so when I'm making sewing instructions.

Whenever I get an idea of new style of project.

I start to think,

I have to make instructions.
It is very similar feeling of giving birth for baby.

I hope you can enjoy my babies!

Friday, July 3, 2009

Besides Full Apron - Fun projects Part 2

Hoodie's new pattern is called "Besides Full Apron"
Why Besides?
Because you can make 8 projects using a base and
six parts, (Ties, two small pockets, big pocket, panel)
Book Pochette, Step-out Bag, Belt, Waist Pouches, Table Runner,
Accent Hanger, Half Apron and Full Apron
using your leftover buttons.

Besides,
they are reversible!
Besides,
You don't even have to trace!
Fold it! Cut it! Sew it!

You need two different fabrics (reversible)
Salvage to Salvage / 44" x Salvage to Salvage / 44"+8"=52"

It is amazing pattern!
Click pictures to enlarge!

The matirial on the cover pages "Spring Fever"
Hoodie's Collection for Blank Quilting


Besides Full Apron Sale @ Hoodie in the box


Great offer
Send in the barcode on your Hoodie's sewing pattern. You can get one of
newest pattern for FREE.

VALID 7/1 - 10/31/09.

Write the name of the pattern that you want,
Besides Half Apron
or Besides Full Apron.
Your name, address, phone, e-mail and where did you purchase from.
Mail to / P.O. BOX 293 Leonia, NJ 07605 / Hoodie's Collection.

Besides Half Apron - Fun projects Part 1

Hoodie's new pattern is called "Besides Half Apron"
Why Besides?
Because you can make 8 projects
using a base and two parts, (Tie and two pockets)
Pocket Bag, Hand Bag, Cap, Belt, Waist pouches, Place mat, Tufted Cushion
and Apron
using your leftover buttons.

Besides,
they are reversible!

Besides,
You don't even have to trace!
Fold it! Cut it! Sew it!

You need two different fabrics (reversible)
Salvage to Salvage / 44" x Half size of Salvage to Salvage / 22"
There are no leftover fabrics!
It is amazing pattern!
Click pictures to enlarge!

The matirial on the cover pages "Sparkling Paris"
Hoodie's Collection for Blank Quilting.

Besides Half Apron / Sale @ Hoodie in the box


Great offer
Send in the barcode on your Hoodie's sewing pattern. You can get one of
newest pattern for FREE.

VALID 7/1 - 10/31/09.

Write the name of the pattern that you want,
Besides Half Apron
or Besides Full Apron.
Your name, address, phone, e-mail and where did you purchase from.
Mail to / P.O. BOX 293 Leonia, NJ 07605 / Hoodie's Collection.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Reupholster. Great idea!

My friend, Michele reupholstered her old piano bench
using my Spoon & Fork design from Morning Call Group.
She repainted the wooden parts of the bench silver
(it is hard to see in this picture)
What a great piece!