Tag Archives: sewing

Busy as a bee in Spring

Posted on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 by stef

Life has been pretty busy…hula, paddling, work, sewing, repeat. Ikuna Koa is hosting the Ikuna Koa Keiki Klassic Regatta on May 1st. I’ve got three parts to play for this event 1) hula dancer – my halau Ka Lei Aloha … Continue reading →

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Baby Boy Bucsit

Posted on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 by stef

Our godson Christopher Patrick Bucsit was born December 7th (Clarke’s birthday!) at 12:03 pm, 19 inches long and weighing in at 6 lbs and 13.5 oz.  And because I never got around to posting it earlier, here’s the blanket I … Continue reading →

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Sewing something for myself

Posted on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 by stef

Today I did what I swore to myself I wouldn’t do…go to Joann’s during October. The place is chaos. But I had a coupon, things were on sale, and I needed a break from work. I figured 1pm on a … Continue reading →

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Simple reversible purse from remnants

Posted on Thu, 9 Apr 2009 by stef

My friend gave me the leftover fabric from a dress she made last summer, some of that pre-shirred stuff from Joann’s. I was going to make a dress for my niece, but alas, it wasn’t even enough for a 5-year-old’s … Continue reading →

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Anna-Maria’s Camera Bag

Posted on Mon, 6 Apr 2009 by stef

I made this for Anna-Maria who wanted something more exciting than basic black for her new camera. The fabric is from the home dec section, sturdy but not too heavy. The lining is flannel with that green foam for the … Continue reading →

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Chinese silk brocade skirt and top (New Look 6669)

Posted on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 by stef

A friend of mine (Jen K) does Panda research for the San Diego Zoo and got to go to China last year for several months. As my souvenir, she brought me fabric!! (what a good friend!) It’s beautiful and lovely … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gifts – Fold n Zip Bags

Posted on Tue, 9 Dec 2008 by stef

Christmas, as always, arrives too quickly on the heels of Thanksgiving. I did start making gifts early, but life takes over and the gift timeline just keeps getting shorter and shorter. Come to realize that I have Nut Night ’08 … Continue reading →

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