Welcome! As the daughter of a gifted sewist and crafter, I spent my childhood in a home brimming with paintbrushes and sewing notions. Thank you so much for making Sewing With Trudy a part of your day. Enjoy your visit.
Shirt Jacket Duo
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Earlier in the year I sewed two versions of Burda 12 2020 117. The Burda
description is "The casual lumberjack top in a new look, a classical glen
pl...
mother of the groom
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Hello! Finally, I can share the outfit I made for myself for our son Sam’s
wedding to the lovely Lainey… … Continue Reading →
The post mother of the groo...
Bunny sews some shorts
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I’m going to file this under: things I was so excited about and forgot to
post about. A little while after I taught Bunny to sew she decided she
wanted t...
Gold and Silver Animal Prints
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And here is the finished dress!
I have already worn this dress twice - the debut was at the de Young Museum
for the Ramses exhibit. I felt like the gold...
St. Patrick's Day T-Shirt
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Hello Refashion Co-op. St. Patrick's Day is coming and I wanted to make a
shirt for the day. I love a theme for my sewing.
Before and after.
This is one...
Cutting and Sewing with Stripes
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[image: Tilly and the Buttons - Cutting and sewing with stripes so they
match up]
It's no secret that I love a good stripe. But making clothing with stripe...
This and That for March
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February was a very interesting month of weather for us. We broke all
kinds of cold temperatures and low snow levels. I am hoping March is a bit
kinde...
Dresden Plate Quilt from the Past
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I was going to post this quilt last year when I finished appliqueing all
around the border, but I didn't. I guess I started working on the other
quilt whi...
A tale of two techniques - What would you do?
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*The minute I saw Lucy of the vlog Sew Essential wearing this blouse I
fell in love with the design. It was just so pretty and also so simple
looking to...
How to Pick Activewear for Your Fitness Plan
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When you want to start working out you shouldn’t be worrying about the
label of your clothes or the latest fashion, but if they are designed to
make you...
What it's Really Like to be a Broke Single Mom
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Writing this post is a bold move, but I want this reality to be put out
there. There are a lot of people living it, and I want them to know that
they...
Catching up JUST a little
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Hi all! I survived Covid. No symptoms but got a lot cleaned and sorted in
my bedroom and closets. That may be the last thing I talked about since
the Ch...
Grandma Pat and Trixie
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Here is my latest shoot for Advanced Pets featuring the always gorgeous
Grandma Pat and Trixie. By the way I just started selling prints and totes
on Soc...
Cross Back Crop Top || Pattern Mash-up
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Magil&Lil + Penny Lane Sometimes I browse through my pattern collection and
I think, I love this, but I wish it was with this style instead. Then a
patte...
Happy Mother’s Day: DIY Felt Tulips Tutorial
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The smell of freshly mowed green grass, the sound of chirping birds, and
the sight of beautiful tulips are sure signs that spring has sprung. Many
people g...
Seamwork Taylor Dress
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Seamwork just dropped 2 new patterns yesterday and as an ambassador, I get
early access. I chose to make the Taylor dress this month.
I am 5'3" with fu...
An Open Letter to my Unvaccinated Patients
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Dear patient,
I am deeply troubled with the number of patients who are refusing the Covid
vaccine. I have extensively researched the vaccine, all the way...
Selain Oploverz dan Anoboy, Cara Nonton Anime
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oploverz one piece Tidak ada 'matinya', anime atau animasi jepang masih
terus memerankan salah satu tontonan nun digandrungi di Indonesia. Nonton
anime kin...
While shopping in Nordstrom's...look what I saw
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It's been a while since I've been to a mall. Today while returning shoes
purchased on line, I saw this set up. They actually have an alterations
statio...
Sticker Art!
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I’ve got quite the selection of stickers in my shop - all but two are
holographic . Which one is your favorite?
If you want to find that favorite in your ...
Ready Thread Go
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When I first moved into this house *(almost 2 years ago now!)*, I unpacked
my sewing supplies and called it done. But I really didn't organize a lot
of it ...
✨ One Week of 1950s Dresses
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Happy Spring! I recently filmed a whole week’s worth of vintage dresses
from my wardrobe, and I’ve shared the video on my Youtube channel! There’s
somethin...
A 1920s Christmas
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Merry Christmas Eve!! I'm delighted showcase my new 1920s dress.
This is actually my FIRST 1920s make (even though I sewed up another dress
at the same t...
Silver Denim Jacket - Simplicity 8845
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Hi friends, I interrupt my tailoring posts to bring you my silver jacket,
which is actually sort of a tailoring post in disguise, because hand sewn
but...
Last Post & New Adventure – Esther Andrews Bridal
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Hello old friends,
It feels strange writing this post after starting this blog over 11 years
ago when I was only 14-years-old. I remember starting this ...
I'm still sewing!!
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I'm still here! I'm just on IG now! Follow me there! @two_on_two_off . This
is my newest pattern and it's a JUMPSUIT!!
View this post on Instagram
My f...
Challenge For This Weeks Food for the Family
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It’s been a while I know.
Life happens, keeps us busy, and you even forget you have a blog let alone
write in it.
So here it is...a CHALLENGE.
I would lo...
Paying Homage to Black Pattern Designers...
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...for years February has been set aside as a special time to learn about
and recognize accomplishments of African Americans and other people of
color. Th...
PR Challenge #2: Zippers!!!
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*"Sew an article of clothing with the zipper(s) being the primary focus.
Show us how you incorporate them not only for function but also as a
creative elem...
IKEA backpack (Kanken backpack knockoff)
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Once in a while, I make something just because of curiosity. Like this
backpack that I made a couple of days ago. Perhaps you’re familiar with the
general ...
Family Law Attorney Indianapolis Free Consultation
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781-1080 to schedule a free consultation. We serve Marion, Johnson, and all
surrounding...
Stretch Velvet Blue Mermaid Prom Gown.....
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Hey Everyone much apologies for my hiatus. I'm just now catching up after
launching my Image Consulting business a few months ago. This is a custom
gow...
Knit Top - Vogue 1567 by Paco Peralta
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I love this top! First, it's purple. Second, it's designed by the
phenomenal Paco of Barcelona. Go HERE to see the pattern. Third, the knit
rayon/lycra f...
Visit My NEW Blog!
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Okay, big news. I have started a new blog. It's hard to believe that it's
been a decade since I started Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing! Starting
my i...
A Plethora of Hand-Knit Socks
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Prior to now, I’ve only ever made 2 pairs of toe-up socks. Back in 2014, I
made one test pair for myself and the “real” pair was for my
grandmother-in-l...
A new version of Petal Yoke Cardigan
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I finished the second version of this cardigan, this time I made a
sweater from the same pattern, I simply worked it following the pattern
until th...
Come one come all!! Part 1!
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Hello!!! Gosh darn it I did it again! Here we are 19 months after my last
post!! I said I was going to post more often and I can't believe that much
tim...
Minoru Jacket: Five Ways
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We’re in the middle of some gorgeous summer weather. On those cooler summer
evenings by the beach, hikes through the forest or just a rainy day, a
jacket...
Simplicity 1163 Modified
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Aloha! Surprise.....I've made another skirt! This is made with another 2
yard cut of knit fabric that I received from Girl Charlee a while ago.
This fa...
lumberjack
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You may recall, I made Mr. AFS a plaid flannel shirt a little over a year
ago from Simplicity 1544. Since then I’ve gone on to make more versions of
the sh...
Productivity
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Productivity in the Cole house is through the roof.
Annie has 2 YouTube channels, Max & Mark Adam have one too. Matthew is in a
theatre production, Lily & ...
Kirsten Kimono T-Shirt
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Seems like the only thing I know how to sew anymore is t-shirts. I used to
think I would have more time to sew when I got older and when the kids were
old...
Burda 11-2012-118, Classic Trench
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[image: Burda 11-2012-118 Thumbnail]
So last Spring, almost a year ago now, I was in a mood to tackle a big
project and to do it right. I don't know why t...
DIY bird watching kit for kids
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I haven't posted anything in a very long because, well, frankly ....I
haven't sewn anything ...but also because I focused on my other blog: Non
Toy Gifts. ...
Thank You!
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I was surprised as the number of responses to my most recent post! I am
thankful to have you as readers, and would like you to know how special
each one o...
my favourite room.
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As usual, it has been ages since I posted. Strangely, in my last post,
there were these funny colour "patches" which I cannot remove nor replace.
I even t...
Butterick 5602 - the shapely shift!
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As my last two makes were useful wardrobe basics I gave myself permission
to indulge myself with another dress – I just love to make dresses! Since
finishi...