Plaidwork Skirt

Interrupting the Countdown to Christmas programming for a sewing update. Sally Stand-In models the plaidwork skirt with plaid flannel shirt. You can see my cat Susie photobombing.

What a difference a pattern makes. This did not turn out like the Free People plaidwork skirt but I knew it wouldn't. 

I started this project last month sewing-intentions. Here, pattern pieces are cut and ready for sewing. 

Pinning the pleats. 

First time I have ironed a folded sewing pattern, and first time I have ironed the fabric prior to pinning it to the pattern for cutting. 

Let's talk sewing pattern instructions. Is it me or does it seem like they are written in Greek? I eventually figure it out with the graphics and watching videos on the technique in YouTube.

With my Babylock in for regular service, I set up my backup Bernette work station. I have had this backup machine for awhile now and just now brought it out. 

Social Media Update: I made some tweeks on my Facebook digital creator account. I started hashtagging my posts with #grandfluencer. Maybe someday I could monetize? I did have AdSense on my blog but the ads were so annoying (images of gross things), I let the account lapse. 

I don't see anyone creating the type of content that I post. I really go all out in December. I begin composing the Countdown posts in October. 

Fun stuff coming up:

Grandbaby Malcolm is due any day.👼

Lunch is planned at a local casino on Christmas Day (no cooking or cleaning for me - yahoooo). 

Disney park hopper tickets purchased for the trip to Anaheim in April.

Future sewing plans

Just completed a needle kit and yarn listing session, and I am working again on listing sewing patterns on eBay. They really are my favorites to list, with books running a close second. No surprise there as those are my top 2 categories in sales. 

Here is the latest Hollywood shot of the listed yarn. I think black backgrounds are best for this product. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185805503081

Of the hundreds of patterns that I work with, I only keep a few. Another pattern I have pulled for my Tami future retirement is this current McCall's (2022) Totes and pouches pattern. 

I must say I did quite well with tax refunds this year and have purchased a new Bernette 05 Crafter Sewing Machine. [not a sponsored post]

My Baby Lock quilting machine is too unwieldy to tote around. I wanted a portable machine to take RVing and for on-site sewing classes. I did look into the vintage featherweights but I get very frustrated with older machines if they don't run exactly right. A tan 221 recently sold at online auction for over $1,000. The new Bernette was $350. 

There is a method to my madness. I like any activity that might turn into income. I found this YouTuber and her Sew to Sell series. The gist of it is that she has done well making simple totes and pouches. 

If I do get into some serious sewing, I may purchase a third machine for heavy duty fabrics. I pass by the upholstery fabric at thrift but now I might take a closer look for future projects.