Tag Archives: The Monthly Stitch

Pea Coat Nouveau

Posted on January 21, 2016 by SeamQueen

Fabric: Navy Blue Wool and silky turquoise lining Pattern: Vogue 8884 View B Year: Classic (this design dates back to the 1700’s) Notions: Gold metallic buttons with a blue center Accessories: Hand crocheted scarf (made by me) Time to complete: a few weeks First … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, crochet, DIY, Dressmaking, Fashion, nature, photography, Sewing, Upcycle, vintage, Vintage sewing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

All Sewn Up in 2015

Posted on December 30, 2015 by SeamQueen

Just some of the highlights of 2015! I pledged not to buy RTW clothes and made all of my own. I posted my makes to The Monthly Stitch, Kolabora, and Sewist as well as to my blog at Zibergirl.com. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Blogging, Contest, Customizable Sewing Patterns, DIY, Dressmaking, Family, Fashion, Lekala, nature, photography, quilting, Sewing, sewing contest, Travel, Tutorial, Upcycle, vintage, Vintage sewing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

A Rose by Any Other Name….

Posted on June 21, 2015 by SeamQueen

What pattern did you use? For my New-To-Me dress I chose the Cambie Dress by Sewholic.  I liked this pattern because of the sizing that is made especially for the pear- shaped gal. Now that’s me! I’m always grading smaller at … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, DIY, Dressmaking, Fashion, nature, photography, Sewing, vintage, Vintage sewing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Time to Vote!

Posted on June 18, 2015 by SeamQueen

I’m proud to be part of the collective over at The Monthly Stitch. We are a group that has recently reach 1000 members! Of course we all love sewing and that brings us together each month in a theme related … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Customizable Sewing Patterns, DIY, Dressmaking, Fashion, Lekala, photography, Sewing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Riding that Train….

Posted on June 8, 2015 by SeamQueen

I’m so impressed with all of the entries for the Indie Dress Contest! There are some awesome makes using unique indie patterns. Many of which are brand new to me. It’s so neat to see what they look like on real people! Here … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Customizable Sewing Patterns, DIY, Dressmaking, Dyeing, Fashion, Lekala, nature, photography, Sewing, Tutorial | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Fun in a Field of Dandelions Dress

Posted on June 1, 2015 by SeamQueen

Here’s my entry for the Indie Pattern Month Contest for Dresses. I hope everyone is having fun sewing up all their entries for the contests this month. I know I am! Pattern? Why did you choose it? I used Lekala Sewing … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Customizable Sewing Patterns, DIY, Dressmaking, Fashion, Lekala, nature, photography, Sewing, Upcycle, vintage, Vintage sewing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Me-Made-May for Him

Posted on May 25, 2015 by SeamQueen

I have made my husband a few shirts, but non of them were winners in his book, either because of the fit or the fabric choice. I was determined to get it right this time, and make him a great … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Customizable Sewing Patterns, DIY, Dressmaking, Fashion, Lekala, nature, photography, Sewing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

The Dress Contest; and Prizes Announced

Posted on May 22, 2015 by SeamQueen

Hello Sewing friends, Are you ready? Have you picked out your Indie Dress Pattern? The first contest starts June 1st and all you have to do is make a dress using and Indie Pattern. If you are not in to sewing for … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Customizable Sewing Patterns, DIY, Dressmaking, Fashion, Lekala, Sewing, Tutorial, Upcycle, Vintage sewing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sewing Contests Coming Up In June!

Posted on May 2, 2015 by SeamQueen

Hi sewing friends! The Monthly Stitch has just announced this year’s Indie Pattern Contests during the month of June 2015! There are tons of great prizes and discount codes from the sponsors. I want to encourage everyone to join in … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Blogging, Customizable Sewing Patterns, DIY, Dressmaking, Fashion, Lekala, photography, Sewing, Tutorial, vintage, Vintage sewing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Athena Top

Posted on March 24, 2015 by SeamQueen

This week I’d like to share with you one of my favorite tops for Spring, the Athena Top by Helena of GrayAllDayPatterns. What a creative designer! I volunteered to test the pattern through the design period before it’s official release. After … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, DIY, Fashion, Sewing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments