noelle o designs

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aprons, design, fabric, projects, sewing, skirts

Colorful patchwork sewing projects

I’ve been engrossed in the task of taking pictures in the afternoon sun and then in the wee hours…offering up a dose of my handmade goods on etsy. Have a great weekend!

fabric, garden, sewing, skirts

the final weeks of summer

Got some pictures taken and goods listed on etsy this week. A lovely, sunny, late summer afternoon watching the bees work on the flowers as the sun warms your back. Better enjoy it while we can, before we know it- the snow will fly.

design, fabric, fashion, projects, sewing

A vintage dress for Homecoming

My daughter picked out this pattern from my collection for her homecoming dress, just fine as I’ve been interested in giving it a try. Blue taffeta for the fabric, pretty easy to work with and washable too. The tough part- getting those scallops to work and lay flat with no puckers when all is turned […]