Welmoed's Sewing Projects for 2003
January 2003
Cover for my Designer 1
My first well-fitting pants
More pyjamas for my daughter -- front and back view
February 2003
My new handbag
First trial of a Funnel-Neck Coat
March 2003
Fabric Wallet for Diana, "A Safe Place" pattern by Favorite Things' . Inside view and showing pockets
Shawl Collar Blouse with contrasting fabrics
Pattern Weights in a matching bag
April 2003
Costumes for my daughter's class play
May 2003
Baby Portrait, done with Sfumato Stitch
T-shirt embroidered as a birthday gift for a neighbor
Cross stitch picture done as a baby gift
Stabilizer holder: front view, back view (want to make one? Get the directions!)
Tablecloth for my dining table
June 2003
Table cover for patio table, made with flannel-backed vinyl, done with serger and elastic foot (close up of edge)
Embroidered receiving blanket for my son's teacher (expecting a baby in August)
Mesh Tote embroidered with solar reactive thread
Bowl cover -- challenge project for the Viking 936 Users group
First version of Leopard Dress for Smithson Gala, plus alternate view
Final version of the Leopard Dress
My new "purr-se"
July 2003
Gardening Hat for my daughter Diana: Pattern made with PatternMaster Boutique. Embroidery from Amazing Designs. Close-up of right side and left side.
Dartless knit tee shirt made with the polo shirt draft in Curves. Done completely on the serger, with coverstitched hem, sleeve and neck. Back view and side view.
Border print sheath dress. Back view, side view.
August 2003
Ergonomic Bag made with Wild Ginger's new free program, Wild Things
Gym bag made with Wild Things for my son Ian, embroidered with his name
Stretch capris to wear on my daily walk -- back and side view (drafted with Curves)
Handkerchief hem dress -- back and side view (drafted with Curves)
Floral Pillows (embroidered with designs from Husqvarna Card #119, Flowers & Frames 2)
Striped Pillow with covered cord edge -- close-up of matched stripes -- and it's reversible too!
September 2003
Gift basket with embroidered soap, towel and toilet paper
Handkerchief hem skirt -- side view
Piped Pants -- back view, side view
October 2003
Reading pillow - gift for neighbor's 3yo daughter. Side view showing welting and closeup of embroidery
November 2003
Swags for a morning room
My first Power Dry project: a tank top and pull-on pants
Polar fleece lounge set. Pockets were lined with power dry to reduce bulk
December 2003
Red Corduroy Pants (drafted with PatternMaster Boutique version 3). Back view, closeup of embroidery
Basket liners for Longaberger© baskets
Sewing room pillow embroidered with "Carpe Acum" ("Seize the Needle")
My first embroidered clock for my Bunco group gift exchange
Polarfleece turtleneck with gathered bust dart
