Shop Grand Opening! and Apron Pattern Review

August 1, 2016 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

Happy August, sewing friends!

Today marks the grand opening of my Etsy shop,

ANotion2Sew

Can you see how excited my model is?

I have an apron to share with you all

This one is the Vera apron by Penny Sturges of Quilts Illustrated

It came together rather quickly

and there are some clever steps to attach those two pockets

without making them “patch” pockets

Fabric: Veranda by Brenda Walton

The skirt pocket is sewn into the seams

and the bib pocket is sewn into the waist seam

I used my Bernina ruffler attachment to make those great pleat details

The bib features a feminine sweetheart neckline

and the reverse side is fully lined.

If you’re looking for a polished apron, this pattern just might be the one.

The pattern and completed apron are both available in my shop.

Do you wear aprons?

I almost always wear one when I am cooking.

I do want to protect my clothing,

but the apron puts me in the cooking mind set

and makes me a better cook

(okay, that’s a stretch).

I’m truly glad you stopped in today, friends.

I love to hear from you, so please pause to say hello in the comment section.

A Notion Bag for a Martha Pullen Teacher Licensing Event

July 5, 2016 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

Happy July, sewing friends!

I’ve been a busy little worker sewing up inventory for

my Etsy shop that will open on August 1 (more on that later)

So I decided to take a break and make something for myself

It’s the #SewTogetherBag by Sew Demented

I’m heading to Federicksburg, VA in late September to attend the

Martha Pullen Teacher Licensing Express Serger III course, and

I needed a cute bag to house my sewing notions, so I decided to give

the #SewTogetherBag a go

There is lots and lots of storage in this compact bag:

3 inside zipper pockets and 4 open compartments

The zipper pockets are all lined with striped fabric

there’s also a little, puffy, pin cushion

and . . .

a needle landing in pink and green wool felt

Instead of the standard 18″ zipper closure,

I used a 24″ purse zipper (available in my Etsy shop in August)

The purse zippers have a wider tape on either side of the zip,

which makes them easier to insert in a bag

and they are also stronger than standard size zips

I used my Lori Holt Bloom templates to add some applique to the front of the bag

and the fabric is Welcome Home by Jennifer Bosworth of Shabby Fabrics

Are any of you heading to the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Fredericksburg this year?

Send me an email or comment on this post – I would enjoy meeting you in person

Happy sewing, my friends!

Leggings – A Wardrobe Staple

February 25, 2016 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

Hello Sewing Friends!

I’m a true legging lover

they are comfortable and

they can be worn in numerous ways

Dress them up with a stylish topper and heels

wear them under a dress or skirt

for added warmth in the winter with boots

for a simple pulled-together look in the summer with sandals

You can make them full length,

cropped,

or bermuda length

Use a ball point double needle or a serger

to achieve the ready-to-wear hem look

and use a ball point (stretch) needle for your seams so they don’t ‘pop’

no extra equipment required

I’m teaching a legging class on March 2 from 1-5 p.m.

at Nuttall’s in Layton

if you are local, won’t you come join us?

You will go home with a new pair of custom sewn leggings

Pattern: Kwik Sew 3636

Then sit back, relax, and enjoy the sense of accomplishment

from such a short investment of time and effort

Thank you for stopping in to say hello.