The Fiona Suspender Shorts
How to create rolled hems with a serger
I know this has been addresed over and over again, but I still see people asking all the time and it wont hurt to have one more persons method out there so here it is... MY ROLLED HEM RECIPE!
These are my settings. You dont need to see the setting for the left needle since you will remove it, and dont forget to take that stitch finger out as well! And on the side all my settings are set to R!
And just like that this is what my rolled hems look like. Way less scary than it seems, I promise! I also always see a lot of people asking how to finish a rolled hem of things like the leg of shorts. What I do is simply clip the tail, serge over an inch or two past where i started, clip that tail, and dab some fray check on it. Thats it! I hope that makes it a little easier for you guys and I have included a video HERE that I made just in case you are more visual! Good luck!
These are my settings. You dont need to see the setting for the left needle since you will remove it, and dont forget to take that stitch finger out as well! And on the side all my settings are set to R!
And just like that this is what my rolled hems look like. Way less scary than it seems, I promise! I also always see a lot of people asking how to finish a rolled hem of things like the leg of shorts. What I do is simply clip the tail, serge over an inch or two past where i started, clip that tail, and dab some fray check on it. Thats it! I hope that makes it a little easier for you guys and I have included a video HERE that I made just in case you are more visual! Good luck!
I LOVE A POLICE OFFICER
Ok, I know I have been inactive for a while, and my plan was to come back next week with a bunch of fun things, but after the week I have had I really need to address something, and I think I will do it here. First, let me say if you're a grammar freak or... whatever, get over it. This is my blog of my random thoughts - not a college essay. Anyway, This week I have not been able to look farther than my own nose without seeing a police bashing article, news clip, video, fb post, IG photo, etc bashing police. Being that I am an LEO wife it does get to me, but normally I am able to pass it by and ignore. But this week has been different. This week has been TOO MUCH. My own news feed has been filled with this stuff. That means its MY people are sharing it. My friends.... or..... fb acquaintances. And its been too much. And now I want to say something. So here it is.
First off, I have no idea what happened this week with that shooting. Sort of like how you dont know what happened either (bc you werent there - and if you were there... please forgive me... or not) only I am willing to admit it and NOT willing to speculate. But I have read all these posts and threats and hateful comments and bashing marathons and all these horrible things about police officers.. and I simply cant hold my tongue anymore. I WILL NOT let you group my husband into a place where he DOES NOT FIT. Not all police are the same. Just like not all people or dogs or trees or doctors or teachers or children or friends or foods or snowflakes..... are the same, but somehow thats easier to understand. Or so it seems. I can not take anymore HATRED spewed at my husband for what he IS NOT. And since he is not one to brag, and never has been.... I am going to take this time to tell you what he IS.
My husband IS the policeman who gave an elderly man in town his personal number so he didnt have to keep calling the police every day bc he "heard people under his mobile home" so they would come check it out and he would have someone to talk to bc he had no family and was lonely. Now he always has someone to listen.
My husband IS the policeman who goes to my sons school in uniform every day that he has down time to bring a sense of security to the school, and to get children more comfortable with officers in uniform and asking them for help.
My husband IS the policeman who took it upon himself to become a consistent presence in the life of a 13 year troubled boy who was struggling with drug use whose parents were having a hard time dealing with him.
My husband IS the policeman who stayed out way after his shift ended to help locate this boy when he ran away despite the fact that he hadnt slept in days.
My husband IS the policeman who people in the neighborhood look for and knock on our door when any issue arises. He goes, and helps... EVERY TIME. Despite it being his ONLY off time. Bc like most police officers, the only difference to him from when he IS in uniform and when he isint... is that hes getting paid to help you (and not much mind you). Bc hes going to help you weither hes on shift or not.
My husband IS the police officer who ripped off a car door, broke car seats, and pulled a man from a submerged car, and out of the water, and preformed cpr, while bleeding, in attempt to save the man.
Honestly, I could on like this all day. But I wont. Just please consider the fact that not all police are the same. Dont make me feel like I give my husband to you every day for nothing. Dont make me feel like I sleep alone, do homework alone, bathe kids alone, clean house alone, go grocery shopping alone, watch movies alone, and send my husband out to help and protect people who cant even appreciate it..... for NOTHING. PLEASE for the love of god tell me you see them...... tell me you can see... THE GOOD ONES.
First off, I have no idea what happened this week with that shooting. Sort of like how you dont know what happened either (bc you werent there - and if you were there... please forgive me... or not) only I am willing to admit it and NOT willing to speculate. But I have read all these posts and threats and hateful comments and bashing marathons and all these horrible things about police officers.. and I simply cant hold my tongue anymore. I WILL NOT let you group my husband into a place where he DOES NOT FIT. Not all police are the same. Just like not all people or dogs or trees or doctors or teachers or children or friends or foods or snowflakes..... are the same, but somehow thats easier to understand. Or so it seems. I can not take anymore HATRED spewed at my husband for what he IS NOT. And since he is not one to brag, and never has been.... I am going to take this time to tell you what he IS.
My husband IS the policeman who gave an elderly man in town his personal number so he didnt have to keep calling the police every day bc he "heard people under his mobile home" so they would come check it out and he would have someone to talk to bc he had no family and was lonely. Now he always has someone to listen.
My husband IS the policeman who goes to my sons school in uniform every day that he has down time to bring a sense of security to the school, and to get children more comfortable with officers in uniform and asking them for help.
My husband IS the policeman who took it upon himself to become a consistent presence in the life of a 13 year troubled boy who was struggling with drug use whose parents were having a hard time dealing with him.
My husband IS the policeman who stayed out way after his shift ended to help locate this boy when he ran away despite the fact that he hadnt slept in days.
My husband IS the policeman who people in the neighborhood look for and knock on our door when any issue arises. He goes, and helps... EVERY TIME. Despite it being his ONLY off time. Bc like most police officers, the only difference to him from when he IS in uniform and when he isint... is that hes getting paid to help you (and not much mind you). Bc hes going to help you weither hes on shift or not.
My husband IS the police officer who ripped off a car door, broke car seats, and pulled a man from a submerged car, and out of the water, and preformed cpr, while bleeding, in attempt to save the man.
Honestly, I could on like this all day. But I wont. Just please consider the fact that not all police are the same. Dont make me feel like I give my husband to you every day for nothing. Dont make me feel like I sleep alone, do homework alone, bathe kids alone, clean house alone, go grocery shopping alone, watch movies alone, and send my husband out to help and protect people who cant even appreciate it..... for NOTHING. PLEASE for the love of god tell me you see them...... tell me you can see... THE GOOD ONES.
Whimsy Couture Vintage Baby Romper
I needed something to make my girls for beach pics when we go on vacation and when I saw this romper I knew it was PERFECT!
Everyone knows the best beach pics are in white and khaki, right? Or did I make that up? LoL Either way.... I LOVE these colors together! The pattern comes in sizes 3m-6 in girls and can be found HERE!
Emmy had a lot of fun taking these pics, I mostly just followed her around and let her run.
The bodice on this romper is perfect for adding a center ruffle, or applique, anything to make it your own!
The pattern comes with only three printable pieces. The rest are measurements, which we all know I prefer! So I was pretty happy about that! And as always with Whimsy Couture, the instructions and pictures were clear and easy to follow! There are are no buttons, no zippers, nothing tricky! The romper slips right on and off with elastic casings in the back and shoulder straps, which makes it very easy to take off to potty (and comes with instructions for snap crotch if you prefer!).
So there it is :) I hope you all love this new romper as much as I do!
Everyone knows the best beach pics are in white and khaki, right? Or did I make that up? LoL Either way.... I LOVE these colors together! The pattern comes in sizes 3m-6 in girls and can be found HERE!
Emmy had a lot of fun taking these pics, I mostly just followed her around and let her run.
The bodice on this romper is perfect for adding a center ruffle, or applique, anything to make it your own!
The pattern comes with only three printable pieces. The rest are measurements, which we all know I prefer! So I was pretty happy about that! And as always with Whimsy Couture, the instructions and pictures were clear and easy to follow! There are are no buttons, no zippers, nothing tricky! The romper slips right on and off with elastic casings in the back and shoulder straps, which makes it very easy to take off to potty (and comes with instructions for snap crotch if you prefer!).
So there it is :) I hope you all love this new romper as much as I do!
CKC sew along day FOUR
Hey everyone! Sorry we skipped day three lol all the bad weather here set me back a day. Good news though, not much rain today and all the flood waters have started to recede. Anywho, lets get with it.
Once again I am sorry for the poor lighting in the pics, I did them all in my kitchen at night and the light sucks there lol.
First, lets look at yesterday's steps for the Jeffrey. I like my button holes to be extra sturdy so when I sewed my bib together I added a piece of interfacing here along the top where the button holes will be. You can see that here.
After that I assembled my bib and straps according to the pattern!
For the Tegan I didnt take a photo of yesterday's steps but I did them just as the pattern said :)
Now, on to today. For the Jeffrey I wanted to change up my pocket a bit because I wanted to put his name on it. Some of you know I said I don't like to put my children's names on their clothing because I am afraid a stranger will call to them by the name they see on them and my kids will come thinking this person must know them. BUT baby Josh is only 5 (ish) months old so hes not coming no matter what lol. So I changed my pocket to suit my needs. I made the 3-6m size and I cut two pieces 3.5X5.35in and sewed them wrong sides together leaving a gap to turn, clipped my corners, turned, pressed, and top stitched along the top, closing my gap. I know pockets were not supposed to be added at this point but I wanted to do mine now bc i thought that would make it easier to line up. So I hooped stabilizer (pretend I didnt waste all that stabilizer lol it was a piece I had cut for my 5x7 hoop that didnt fit so I just stuck it on there) used adhesive spray to hold the fabric in place in the middle and then pinned all around. You can see that here.
Now to attache my pocket I just sewed around the two sides and the bottom leaveing the top open and then attached the shorts just like the pattern called for!
For the Tegan I did the steps just like the pattern again today lol I'm following the rules for once. I picked a rayon challis for my main skirt fabric because I think it will look cool with the bubble effect though! So I did change SOMETHING lol. Now don't forget to post your pics in the event today! See yall tomorrow!
Once again I am sorry for the poor lighting in the pics, I did them all in my kitchen at night and the light sucks there lol.
First, lets look at yesterday's steps for the Jeffrey. I like my button holes to be extra sturdy so when I sewed my bib together I added a piece of interfacing here along the top where the button holes will be. You can see that here.
After that I assembled my bib and straps according to the pattern!
For the Tegan I didnt take a photo of yesterday's steps but I did them just as the pattern said :)
Now, on to today. For the Jeffrey I wanted to change up my pocket a bit because I wanted to put his name on it. Some of you know I said I don't like to put my children's names on their clothing because I am afraid a stranger will call to them by the name they see on them and my kids will come thinking this person must know them. BUT baby Josh is only 5 (ish) months old so hes not coming no matter what lol. So I changed my pocket to suit my needs. I made the 3-6m size and I cut two pieces 3.5X5.35in and sewed them wrong sides together leaving a gap to turn, clipped my corners, turned, pressed, and top stitched along the top, closing my gap. I know pockets were not supposed to be added at this point but I wanted to do mine now bc i thought that would make it easier to line up. So I hooped stabilizer (pretend I didnt waste all that stabilizer lol it was a piece I had cut for my 5x7 hoop that didnt fit so I just stuck it on there) used adhesive spray to hold the fabric in place in the middle and then pinned all around. You can see that here.
Now to attache my pocket I just sewed around the two sides and the bottom leaveing the top open and then attached the shorts just like the pattern called for!
For the Tegan I did the steps just like the pattern again today lol I'm following the rules for once. I picked a rayon challis for my main skirt fabric because I think it will look cool with the bubble effect though! So I did change SOMETHING lol. Now don't forget to post your pics in the event today! See yall tomorrow!
CKC sew a long day TWO
Today is day two of our sew along with ckc. If you haven't joined in yet you can still find us in my sewing group HERE. So, lets get started!
Not too much going on today with the Tegan. Just button loops and straps. Pretty straight forward. I meant to mention the pattern materials dont actually say you will need elastic thread and I should have mentioned that before now but I forgot. So I hope you have some lol
Here are my completed pieces for today. If you dont have the ability to do a rolled hem, Add half an inch to your width on your sleeve strips and fold each long side down a quarter inch and then in another quarter inch and sew it down.
And if you want to see a close up of the shirring here it is. If you dont know how to shirr there are many tutorials out there but I found one video for you HERE.
For the Jeffrey today, we are making the shorts and cuffs. I sew my cuffs on a little differently and I will show you how here. Please excuse my photos the inside light SUCKS and I it was dark when I did these.
Here is a picture of the shorts and cuffs sewn together. I did this just as the pattern called for.
Here is where I switch it up. I like the seams to be enclosed so that they dont show. So instead of sewing the cuffs to the right side of the shorts, I pin and sew them to the WRONG side. Like you see here in my photos.
Now, I just turn the shorts right side out and fold the cuffs up the way they should look. Notice how the inside of my leg looks. No exposed seam.
This is what it looks like inside the cuff.
Now I press them and make them stay in place and they look like this. Notice one of my cuffs was taller than the other lol I went back and fixed that but forgot to take a picture after lol SO pretend it looks right!
Now I just sew a vertical line up each side of the cuff in the crotch and on the side outside like this to hold the cuff in place.
There it is! We are done for today! And if anyone remembers my Rayana rompers that I did with the cuffs, I do those cuffs the same way! I know a few of you asked about that. Alright yall, see you tomorrow and dont forget to post your pics in the event on Sew & Tell!
Not too much going on today with the Tegan. Just button loops and straps. Pretty straight forward. I meant to mention the pattern materials dont actually say you will need elastic thread and I should have mentioned that before now but I forgot. So I hope you have some lol
And if you want to see a close up of the shirring here it is. If you dont know how to shirr there are many tutorials out there but I found one video for you HERE.
For the Jeffrey today, we are making the shorts and cuffs. I sew my cuffs on a little differently and I will show you how here. Please excuse my photos the inside light SUCKS and I it was dark when I did these.
Here is a picture of the shorts and cuffs sewn together. I did this just as the pattern called for.
Here is where I switch it up. I like the seams to be enclosed so that they dont show. So instead of sewing the cuffs to the right side of the shorts, I pin and sew them to the WRONG side. Like you see here in my photos.
Now, I just turn the shorts right side out and fold the cuffs up the way they should look. Notice how the inside of my leg looks. No exposed seam.
This is what it looks like inside the cuff.
Now I press them and make them stay in place and they look like this. Notice one of my cuffs was taller than the other lol I went back and fixed that but forgot to take a picture after lol SO pretend it looks right!
Now I just sew a vertical line up each side of the cuff in the crotch and on the side outside like this to hold the cuff in place.
There it is! We are done for today! And if anyone remembers my Rayana rompers that I did with the cuffs, I do those cuffs the same way! I know a few of you asked about that. Alright yall, see you tomorrow and dont forget to post your pics in the event on Sew & Tell!
CKC sew a long day ONE
Before we get started I wanted to share this picture that Kristen Nelson posted (the designer of the Jeffrey Summer Jumper - she will be sewing a long with us also!!!) as to where the inspiration for the Jeffrey Jumper comes from. Thank you so much for your pattern Kristen, its sweet to know it has such personal meaning :)
So today is the start of our sew along! Im so excited to host one from my blog. Especially with CKC! So before we get started, did you pick your fabric yet? If you have not picked just yet the ckc blog has a great post HERE on how to that! So go read that and come back. No really, Ill wait.
OKAY! lol You're back! Now, here are the fabrics that I chose! Cute right? Fun spring colors and cute whales :) SQUEAL!
So now you need to assemble your pattern pieces. It pretty simple and straight forward. The Jeffrey is the only one with pattern pieces (the Tegan gives measurements) and there are only two pages. Line up the spots for A on both pages and the spots for B on both pages, tape, and cut!
And from those pieces (and the other pieces the pattern calls for) you should have all these! Well these plus more lol my sick kids have slowed me down and Tegan isint cut out yet lol, but will be soon! Now, get yours ready and meet me back here tomorrow to start sewing!
Until then, CLICK HERE to see a post from the Jeffrey romper designer about how to add snaps instead of buttons in case you're interested!
So today is the start of our sew along! Im so excited to host one from my blog. Especially with CKC! So before we get started, did you pick your fabric yet? If you have not picked just yet the ckc blog has a great post HERE on how to that! So go read that and come back. No really, Ill wait.
OKAY! lol You're back! Now, here are the fabrics that I chose! Cute right? Fun spring colors and cute whales :) SQUEAL!
So now you need to assemble your pattern pieces. It pretty simple and straight forward. The Jeffrey is the only one with pattern pieces (the Tegan gives measurements) and there are only two pages. Line up the spots for A on both pages and the spots for B on both pages, tape, and cut!
And from those pieces (and the other pieces the pattern calls for) you should have all these! Well these plus more lol my sick kids have slowed me down and Tegan isint cut out yet lol, but will be soon! Now, get yours ready and meet me back here tomorrow to start sewing!
Until then, CLICK HERE to see a post from the Jeffrey romper designer about how to add snaps instead of buttons in case you're interested!