Busy, busy, busy ... lots of towels for Christmas

Christmas Button Wallhanging

Christmas Project

I have a one day Christmas Project coming up on THURSDAY NOV 29.

9.00 – 2.30

$40 + materials

If you are interested, contact me and I will send you the requirements.

Numbers are limited.

PS I know a picture would be ideal, but that's another story. lol

Australian Sewing Guild Group starting in Beaudesert

Lutterloh Pants

Spent Monday with Sonja from Lutterloh Patterns and drafted a collared shirt and a pair of trousers. Had a great day and learned heaps. Met some lovely ladies too.

I have even been able to sew up a pair of pants and wear them out last night.

Lutterloh Patterns

The original pattern for drafting

Pants ready to go. I decided to shorten the waist as I prefer pants to sit below my belly button. This made them a bit too loose so I added a granny style elastic to the back as I was in a hurry to wear them out. I made them from a stretch woven cotton in my stash and they are so comfortable. I also moved the zipper to the side.

Wow. I love the way this lady thinks...

 Oversized buttonholes using your 1-step buttonhole.

 What a great idea.

http://liamsolomonsmummy.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/tutorial-over-sized-button-holes.html

A few extra sewing hours ...

Need some extra sewing hours before Christmas?

Join me on Thursdays Nov 15, 29 and Dec 13 

anytime after 9.30 for just $10.

This is not a class as such, but an opportunity to get some

serious sewing done before Christmas.

Limited seating available.

One Pattern Many Ideas

Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection has some great ideas on using one pattern to get many looks.

Have a look ...

http://sewtlc.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/little-changes-big-outcomes-how-to.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+SewingTheLittleheartCollection+%28Sewing+The+Littleheart+Collection%29

Beaudesert Show 2012 - Cooking and HObbies

And then they baked ...

Ian came 1st with his lemons

Jay came 3rd with his slice, Encouragement with scones, 1st with melting moments, chocolate fudge, pumpkin scones and jam drops, 2nd with melting moments, and Most Successful Exhibitor. Well done Jay. I have tasted some of Jay's delicious cooking and it's definately good.

Brock received Highly Commended with his pikelets and rocky road.

Eliza came 1st with her slice, Highly Commended with her lunch box,

1st with her mashmallows, and 3rd with chocolates.

Hannah received Highly Commended with her scones, and lunch box, Encouragement with her lemon/passionfruit spread.

Harry came 1st with his hinged wooden box.

Congratulations to you all for your fabulous efforts.

You have all been very busy.

Well done!!

Beaudesert Show 2012 - Adult Section

Ellen's toddlers dress (2nd prize) & overalls, Lelsey's jumpsuit

Nita's apron made form recycled fabric and trims - 1st Prize

Nita's denim casual bag with retro style trim - 2nd Prize

Lesley's turquoise woven cushion, Ellen's pink top, white & balck sundress (2nd prize), and retro skirt (1st prize)

Beaudesert Show 2012 - Children's Section

WOW! How talented are these kids.

Most of the items in this photo belong to my students.

Well done to all who entered, and Congratulations to

those of you who won prizes.

I am so proud of you all.

I passed Nita on Sunday morning and she said she had heard my voice in her head saying "there's no show without entries". So thankyou to all who entered their sewing this year,. It was a fabulous display of talent.

I made some notes ...

Machine Made Garment up to 12 years

1st - Esther's purple spot dress

2nd - Eliza's shorts and knit top

Hannah entered her pink shorts, and black/pink top

Brock entered his reversible vest

Machine Made Garment up to 16 years

1st - Jay's purple shirt

Casual Bag up to 16 years

1st - Harry's laptop satchel

Casual Bag up to 12 years

1st - Eliza's passport bag

Quilted Item

1st - Esther's Christmas Stocking 

Machine Made Article

1st - Eliza's fabric box

Most Successful AND Most Outstanding Junior - Esther

Knitwit Spring Summer Fabric Showing

http://knitwit.com.au/Knitwit-Fabric-Showing-Tours.html

If you love sewing with knit fabrics, then get along to

Knitwit's fabric showing on

Friday October 19.

Where - Comfort Inn, 186 Toombul Rd Northgate (easy to find)

Time - Open 9.30 - 3.30 and 5.30 - 8.00

Presentations of fabrics and garments at 10, 12, 2 and 7.

Qld Museum Exhibition

http://www.southbank.qm.qld.gov.au/Events+and+Exhibitions/Exhibitions/2012/08/Dressed+by+the+Best

Don't miss this exhibition at the Museum on until February 24.

NEW PHONE NUMBER

Well it seems Telstra has done something stupid with my landline and it no longer exists,

so please use my mobile 0402 309 047.

This is also the number for Scenic Blinds and is not my personal mobile that some of you may already have.

 I love skirts and this book is delightful. I found it in the Beaudesert library

and have had it out more than once.

I actually haven't had the chance to make anything yet, but I really enjoy reading it

and looking at the pictures. I have drafted a pattern - for one day.

Reserve it for yourself

http://library.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/BIBENQ/5259897?QRY=CTIBIB%3C%20IRN%281794776%29&QRYTEXT=Sew%20what!%20Skirts%20%3A%2016%20simple%20styles%20you%20can%20make%20with%20fabulous%20fabrics

Need help to draft your own pattern?

Call me on 5541 1752 or

email Wendy@sewingwithwendy.com.au

NEXT OVERLOCKING CLASS

Overlocking Workshops $65

Daytime

Tuesday June 19

9.00 - 2.30

or

Evening (2 lessons)

Tuesdays July 24, 31

6.00 - 8.45

Register your interest to wendy@sewingwithwendy.com.au

NEW EVENING CLASSES

starting soon

email Wendy@sewingwithwendy.com.au

or phone 5541 1752

Happy Birthday Ellen

Making dolls

LEARN TO CROCHET GRANNY SQUARES

If you are interested in learning to crochet, drop me an

email on Wendy@sewingwithwendy.com.au

Pics from classes

Hannah's shoulder satchel to match her top she made at Christmas time

New jeans for Eliza, made by her Mum

Brock's first project

Darcy made herself some summer pyjamas

Ellen is making clothes for her nephew

Applique

Marg made this adorable ballet inspired bag for Miss 3.

Embroidered Towels

Special Birthday towels for twin girls

Used a crazy font for these towels.

You could WIN this beautiful towel if you buy a raffle ticket from Lisa @ Backroads or Jaz @Dye Naturally Hair. Raffle prizes are drawn at the Beaudesert Fighting Cancer Hollywood Function on Saturday April 21.