This cardigan sweater was a fairly recent make that ended up on the mending pile to have the neckline binding stitched down. The bulk at the corners were too much to sit flat despite steam pressing. Tools used: Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine and the knit stitch setting, Jean-a-ma-jig, walking foot, threads, thread clippers.
A fitted sheet made it to the mending pile instead of the mattress when a tear was discovered while making the bed. Tools used: Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine and the darning stitch, cotton thread and thread clippers.
This dress wasn't in the mending pile, actually, I pulled it from the donation bag. This will explain all those wrinkles. I couldn't let it go, I adore the fabric and the lantern shaping of the skirt.
I pulled the dress on, one last time, for old time sake. I resigned to the observation that the upper part of the dress was a wee bit too tight. And then the idea emerged as I admired the pockets on this dress, could I turn it into a pull-on skirt?
Yes, I can! Tools used: seam ripper, fabric scissors, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot, threads, thread clippers, 3/4" wide elastic, iron, ironing board, safety pin and measuring tape.
Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.
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