Blog – Creations By Michie'
Applique's For Fall
Fall sewing doesn't need to be time consuming or complicated. When we get busy with school activities and seasonal events, we choose to embellish the outfits with machine applique'.
Playing With Color
I’ve been experimenting with different color combinations. Not to far out there, but something a bit more updated.
Her First Smocking
What an incredible job Ashley did on her daughter’s dress! Just beautiful. ∼ Michie’
This dress was my first smocking attempt. Thanks to your amazing instructions and pattern 146, I think I was rather successful. I made the dress for my 18 month old daughter in the 24 month size and shortened it to baby doll length on her to wear for family photos. I am in the process of making 2 more for her little friends in different fabrics and colors.
Thanks again for the amazing pattern!
Ashley Hamilton
Pattern #101 On Sale!
We decided that pattern #101 would be our sale item for the month. This was the very first pattern that started the business 19 years ago when I couldn’t find what my sewing customers were looking for. Pattern #101 has certainly passed the test of time and continues […]
Long Pants For Fall
School has started in many areas and hopefully cooler weather is close behind. The photos are from one of our favorite photo shoots from a few years ago. Our boy loved his long pants with suspenders made from pattern #144 and wore them all through the winter. Like […]
Preemie And Micro Preemie Sewing
It’s not uncommon for us to get an email asking about patterns for preemies or micro preemies. Because these little ones have arrived early and unexpectedly these gowns are labors of love to help comfort parents and show them how much their tiny ones are loved. We refer these inquiries to The Smocking Arts Guild of America where they have PDF patterns designed just for this purpose. While you are on the site take time to read about how the Wee Care program started. It’s also a wonderful ministry for those of us who still love to smock and sew, but no longer have little ones around. ∼ Michie’
http://www.smocking.org/weecare_program.php
Summer Diaper Shirts
Summer is just cranking up and there is still plenty of time for diaper shirts and shorts! Pattern #110 is one of our favorites and a great project for beginners. ∼ Michie’
Summer Jon-Jons
I ran across this photo while going through files yesterday. One of my favorite photos of our boy at his 1st birthday party. He looks calm and peaceful, but right after I took the photo he decided his party needed entertainment, so he stood up and started really walking for the first time.
New Classic Sewing Magazine!
It’s time to think about Fall sewing and the latest issue of Classic Sewing Magazine has just arrived in my mailbox! Full of inspiration, beautiful outfits and great how to articles, this just might be my favorite issue yet.
Adapting For Bridging
This photo popped up on Martha Pullen’s newsletter last week. My heart skip a beat at the cuteness! I’m happy that I can share the link to my article for adapting a collar for bridging. ∼ Michie’ Click here for the article.