Category Archives: Sewing

Market Bag

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Tina Garceau

I wanted a bag to take to the market with me on Saturdays, a bag big enough to hold produce, bread, and a side of beef – if I’m so inclined. This one fits the bill. I was running errands … Continue reading →

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Picnic iPod Pouch

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Tina Garceau

There’s something about gingham that reminds me of cheerful, home sewn kitchen curtains and picnics. With that in mind, and warmer weather just around the corner, I thought I’d make an iPod pouch to take along when one is dining … Continue reading →

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Barkcloth Drawstring Bag

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Tina Garceau

This is a sewing project that I’ve been working on here and there with some barkcloth I found while cleaning my studio. I’m loving the huge outside pocket, which is perfect for my phone, lipstick, subway tokens, and keys. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Claire’s Sewing Machine

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Tina Garceau

Claire was an elderly neighbor of my friend Bill’s who passed away. Her family was looking to clear out her home, among her belongings was this wonderful sewing machine – they offered it to Bill. Since Bill doesn’t sew – I’ve got … Continue reading →

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Datebook Cover

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Tina Garceau

Remember in grade school when we used to cover our books in brown paper? This datebook cover is a fabric version of that. I stitched together some scraps of fabric I had lying around in my studio, wrapped it around … Continue reading →

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Corralling the Remotes

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Tina Garceau

Call me old fashioned – I long for the days when you needed to change the channel, you picked your carcass up off the sofa, walked over to the TV and turned the knob. Now everything has a remote – … Continue reading →

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Bow Tie For A Christmas Concert

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Tina Garceau

My son’s Christmas concert is coming up, and I thought I’d make him a new bow tie for the occasion. I found the fabric and snapped it up immediately. I love the red and green argyle, but the faux knit … Continue reading →

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