tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85351880206430031562024-03-24T00:09:58.255-07:00Make more laundryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-71196838963933919182016-06-30T09:57:00.001-07:002016-07-01T13:25:26.312-07:00MAGAM June 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CooQ_oOcrCw/V3KTYdczwKI/AAAAAAAAPhM/zmdlMd8AId8/s1024/Photo%25252020160628080919789.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CooQ_oOcrCw/V3KTYdczwKI/AAAAAAAAPhM/zmdlMd8AId8/s600/Photo%25252020160628080919789.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274021.695" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">The Make a garment a month theme for June was 'Joyful June'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Joyful June for me was all about getting into my sewing room and playing. Playing gives me great joy and takes my stress away! It also turned out to be a very productive sewing month. This is a long post , I wanted to get it all in, otherwise time goes by and I never get my work up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I really wasn't sure where I was going with this theme at first. I had a lot of things piled up on my sewing table. I just let my mood take me away.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p2veOuYqAbY/V1kHDQh1-PI/AAAAAAAAPV8/ro4l3aTJjrI/s1024/Photo%25252020160608230305819.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p2veOuYqAbY/V1kHDQh1-PI/AAAAAAAAPV8/ro4l3aTJjrI/s600/Photo%25252020160608230305819.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274016.7815" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">This was the first thing I made. I call this my Barcelona tank top. It's a self drafted pattern that I have made up 3 times in a lovely fabric called Barcelona. This was my recycling project as well. I started with a garment that I got at the thrift shop, it didn't fit me but I loved the fabric. So I cut it up - what else!?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CooQ_oOcrCw/V3KTYdczwKI/AAAAAAAAPhM/zmdlMd8AId8/s1024/Photo%25252020160628080919789.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CooQ_oOcrCw/V3KTYdczwKI/AAAAAAAAPhM/zmdlMd8AId8/s600/Photo%25252020160628080919789.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404273969.9226" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Here's how I did it. I cut out the circles from the print, leaving a border of white.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K1-IOAMVpcA/V1kHEds5CpI/AAAAAAAAPWA/yT6Q61bhYlU/s1024/Photo%25252020160608230329967.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K1-IOAMVpcA/V1kHEds5CpI/AAAAAAAAPWA/yT6Q61bhYlU/s600/Photo%25252020160608230329967.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404273935.5063" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Made a sample. Water soluble stabilizer on the back. Then free motion stitching. I used gold metallic thread which I did not like so I changed to silver. I liked how it turned out, so I kept going.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5kOJvFhbLUI/V1kHFg10RDI/AAAAAAAAPWI/gFJYTLhFWT0/s1024/Photo%25252020160608230329999.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5kOJvFhbLUI/V1kHFg10RDI/AAAAAAAAPWI/gFJYTLhFWT0/s600/Photo%25252020160608230329999.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404273953.3894" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><p> I pinned it all down and went to town. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s9Bt0If0oeA/V1kHGrzRjnI/AAAAAAAAPWM/C4Z2GnW4Xm8/s1024/Photo%25252020160608230330003.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s9Bt0If0oeA/V1kHGrzRjnI/AAAAAAAAPWM/C4Z2GnW4Xm8/s600/Photo%25252020160608230330003.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274016.9758" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I have a new Bernina with the stitch regulator that I wanted to play with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uR_wjnKdUGI/V1kHHp7FM_I/AAAAAAAAPWQ/1XsUDkKN714/s1024/Photo%25252020160608230330007.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uR_wjnKdUGI/V1kHHp7FM_I/AAAAAAAAPWQ/1XsUDkKN714/s600/Photo%25252020160608230330007.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274038.6475" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><p> This was fun= joyful.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lURgqnVB3uU/V1kHIh7cRnI/AAAAAAAAPWY/wh7Aahw-4vo/s1024/Photo%25252020160608230330013.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lURgqnVB3uU/V1kHIh7cRnI/AAAAAAAAPWY/wh7Aahw-4vo/s600/Photo%25252020160608230330013.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404273968.3867" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><p> When I was done I cut away the extra stabilizer and rinsed it out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KycqLSyllE8/V1kHLkg6BkI/AAAAAAAAPWo/rijD_4KdEKc/s1024/Photo%25252020160608230330030.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KycqLSyllE8/V1kHLkg6BkI/AAAAAAAAPWo/rijD_4KdEKc/s600/Photo%25252020160608230330030.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274013.04" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I let it dry over night and pressed it out in the morning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnhsaAk0Y0AZK75caiZiIhM5AFG-t9gVcanNgLwfC0y0i4UYT1a2LCI3FShpsa3qlRPUu4VkodmQU-oLUsG-ZKGrK8Eeq_0vDVMFb_X0tTGPM1ZYoK8-v9au3GsvAXggmxbvBVNnvDFss/s1024/Photo%25252020160608230305805.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnhsaAk0Y0AZK75caiZiIhM5AFG-t9gVcanNgLwfC0y0i4UYT1a2LCI3FShpsa3qlRPUu4VkodmQU-oLUsG-ZKGrK8Eeq_0vDVMFb_X0tTGPM1ZYoK8-v9au3GsvAXggmxbvBVNnvDFss/s600/Photo%25252020160608230305805.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274021.686" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">It looked quite puckered. I was a bit nervous. But I was fairly sure from my sample it would work out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AfSByJbUTSw/V1kHNmgkqUI/AAAAAAAAPWw/JivvGjoThDA/s1024/Photo%25252020160608230305811.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AfSByJbUTSw/V1kHNmgkqUI/AAAAAAAAPWw/JivvGjoThDA/s600/Photo%25252020160608230305811.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404273990.4954" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><p> Steam and the wooden clapper. It came up beautiful.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRM88yLUTIksOJqgCy1uSd0bs_zOLXqqjrYQqmYNmiHYRLMLmbSaBNOpYeQgVB7xrV5-n_QSqBVgMdAz4UbHcRTgnREsA7zm29_mKP6kJJdS246hIr7LTbDwNcLLX0YkyKZ01fOqwabRc/s1024/Photo%25252020160608230330053.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRM88yLUTIksOJqgCy1uSd0bs_zOLXqqjrYQqmYNmiHYRLMLmbSaBNOpYeQgVB7xrV5-n_QSqBVgMdAz4UbHcRTgnREsA7zm29_mKP6kJJdS246hIr7LTbDwNcLLX0YkyKZ01fOqwabRc/s600/Photo%25252020160608230330053.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404273983.2295" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">My dear husband always gives my outfits names. This he calls 'Casino Wear'! I love it!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1Xs7uYmixzw/V3KTZukMWFI/AAAAAAAAPhQ/xwT0S22AIzA/s1024/Photo%25252020160628080919785.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1Xs7uYmixzw/V3KTZukMWFI/AAAAAAAAPhQ/xwT0S22AIzA/s600/Photo%25252020160628080919785.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404273971.0996" class="alignnone" alt="" width="405" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I have to admit he kinda nailed it. It's got that lounge look to it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mb0HRurGFRQ/V3KTbUs5FfI/AAAAAAAAPhc/Y2PcHPr06d4/s1024/Photo%25252020160628080919801.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mb0HRurGFRQ/V3KTbUs5FfI/AAAAAAAAPhc/Y2PcHPr06d4/s600/Photo%25252020160628080919801.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274020.4072" class="alignnone" alt="" width="456" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I had some circles left over so I made the pants too. I used Vogue 8641. These were so easy. They stitched up in an hour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gyj_QAvh6A4/V3Ke9aZ5BKI/AAAAAAAAPiI/H6qa-ylviKA/s1024/Photo%25252020160628085914466.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gyj_QAvh6A4/V3Ke9aZ5BKI/AAAAAAAAPiI/H6qa-ylviKA/s600/Photo%25252020160628085914466.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274036.366" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I liked the pants so much I made them again in a navy pin stripe. I haven't hemmed them yet because I'm not sure which shoes to wear them with. I will be doing a separate blog post on the pants.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Bd6ri2xjQ0g/V3Ke-YJImXI/AAAAAAAAPiM/EV8pb9-uhMs/s1024/Photo%25252020160628085914472.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Bd6ri2xjQ0g/V3Ke-YJImXI/AAAAAAAAPiM/EV8pb9-uhMs/s600/Photo%25252020160628085914472.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404273973.2732" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> Barcelona tank , again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wpsWzXgnpGM/V3KkffgMLDI/AAAAAAAAPjE/dPebhXRGatQ/s1024/Photo%25252020160628092243347.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wpsWzXgnpGM/V3KkffgMLDI/AAAAAAAAPjE/dPebhXRGatQ/s600/Photo%25252020160628092243347.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404273961.2764" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><p>Teal or turquoise?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I made the tank to wear alone or under this Burda Style Magazine pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jCf1dgzUjG4/V3KkhssG83I/AAAAAAAAPjQ/aMYEfQT8Mps/s1024/Photo%25252020160628092243358.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jCf1dgzUjG4/V3KkhssG83I/AAAAAAAAPjQ/aMYEfQT8Mps/s600/Photo%25252020160628092243358.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274022.9646" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><p>Chiffon tunic from the <a href="http://www.burdastyle.com/blog/pretty-grunge-8-nineties-inspired-sewing-patterns">Grunge Collection</a>. 03/2014#126.</p><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9ZgGxTq3Z9A/V3Kkiik3SmI/AAAAAAAAPjU/Hy2r24mTDUw/s1024/Photo%25252020160628092243363.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9ZgGxTq3Z9A/V3Kkiik3SmI/AAAAAAAAPjU/Hy2r24mTDUw/s600/Photo%25252020160628092243363.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274051.8489" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><p>I added sleeve tabs. My new machine makes perfect button holes!!!! That brings me joy!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8kOUkwnxqwk/V3KmO3SwZ_I/AAAAAAAAPjo/bspLjM6iXL8/s1024/Photo%25252020160628093034316.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8kOUkwnxqwk/V3KmO3SwZ_I/AAAAAAAAPjo/bspLjM6iXL8/s600/Photo%25252020160628093034316.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274039.2222" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><p> Barcelona tank top X's 2. One in lace over a lace trimmed one. The little over jacket I'm wearing, is an orphan I made about 3 years ago, also self drafted, never blogged about it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j4IbQLBXs6s/V3K-YLryRBI/AAAAAAAAPj4/ly7n3KWIEmg/s978/Photo%25252020160628111325770.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j4IbQLBXs6s/V3K-YLryRBI/AAAAAAAAPj4/ly7n3KWIEmg/s600/Photo%25252020160628111325770.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404273971.6873" class="alignnone" alt="" width="426" height="600"></a></div><p> The very loose weave of the fabric easily allowed me to add a hand crocheted scalloped edge all the way around it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QkBp1v0FmAc/V3K-ai_sHcI/AAAAAAAAPkE/DVihRPnbr7o/s951/Photo%25252020160628111325778.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QkBp1v0FmAc/V3K-ai_sHcI/AAAAAAAAPkE/DVihRPnbr7o/s600/Photo%25252020160628111325778.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274042.3474" class="alignnone" alt="" width="458" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Now I have something to wear it with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I-2rDzZ3dLE/V3K-ZMlx5kI/AAAAAAAAPj8/yoDQKE_TVr8/s893/Photo%25252020160628111325774.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I-2rDzZ3dLE/V3K-ZMlx5kI/AAAAAAAAPj8/yoDQKE_TVr8/s600/Photo%25252020160628111325774.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404273985.7378" class="alignnone" alt="" width="490" height="600"></a></div><p> I also made another altered Vogue 8950. I blogged about it first <a href="http://maureenclayton.blogspot.ca/2016/05/vogue-8950-altered.html">here</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NjbOsP1sKVc/V3QKWv-Ze5I/AAAAAAAAPkU/IdIcGOKupb0/s1024/Photo%25252020160629104932244.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NjbOsP1sKVc/V3QKWv-Ze5I/AAAAAAAAPkU/IdIcGOKupb0/s600/Photo%25252020160629104932244.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404273968.7522" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><p> Yes - I made More stuff this month! </p><p> My brother got a Voo Doo doll for his birthday. Made from an old T-shirt. We decided instead to call it an acupuncture doll. This was fun. What do you give a guy who has everything?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZ19mvwTWn8ilEUqFRlAdbukThJYd5lMoDfAXFwsm1ilkdpC-1tj-F-8K2eN5HNRRwfBJXng8o2TeIqPaQC_DQwpAbWto-e0VnDKQQKBFvdemGhTwc6VjGN0YijkG3g44zvedDh3xk8Y/s1024/Photo%25252020160630102512945.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZ19mvwTWn8ilEUqFRlAdbukThJYd5lMoDfAXFwsm1ilkdpC-1tj-F-8K2eN5HNRRwfBJXng8o2TeIqPaQC_DQwpAbWto-e0VnDKQQKBFvdemGhTwc6VjGN0YijkG3g44zvedDh3xk8Y/s600/Photo%25252020160630102512945.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274065.7903" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">The <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3246-maxi-dress-shawl-collar-shrug-sewing-patterns-484">Jalie Maxi</a> pattern has been on my list since it came out and I finally got around to making it. I should have done it a lot sooner. It's amazing. Great fit. (Not skin tight) super easy and fast!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VGrST2aRckg/V3VYQ6JBOuI/AAAAAAAAPkw/ge_zGMoCf7k/s1024/Photo%25252020160630103445044.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VGrST2aRckg/V3VYQ6JBOuI/AAAAAAAAPkw/ge_zGMoCf7k/s600/Photo%25252020160630103445044.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404273988.778" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><p> From my new Turkish sewing magazines, I made a jumpsuit that I just love. I blogged about it <a href="http://maureenclayton.blogspot.ca/">here</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVr0Zt5hp35yKsr-En4ALTcXrPN5SGjlZFMt4wOg_umZRJy69yl5YD011MHfvqqmeC0Uxbg4dSB3ChZVik94h0ZZiERK_0MD3opNqYLdFWcLzCrQNMwhp_fXBJL3GannL0QF0OkIWGIk/s1024/Photo%25252020160630104259860.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVr0Zt5hp35yKsr-En4ALTcXrPN5SGjlZFMt4wOg_umZRJy69yl5YD011MHfvqqmeC0Uxbg4dSB3ChZVik94h0ZZiERK_0MD3opNqYLdFWcLzCrQNMwhp_fXBJL3GannL0QF0OkIWGIk/s600/Photo%25252020160630104259860.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274065.9705" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><p> I also made a white blouse from one of the Magazines. It's been a very long time since I've made a placket with buttonholes. It turned out just okay. I had problems with some of the stitching order due to no instructions. But now that I have it figured out I might make it again. I also dislike the fabric. It's a linen /cotton blend. Next time I'll stick to one or the other. Somehow it combines the worst properties of both fabrics. However it still has a nice feel. This fabric was not inexpensive, I noticed after I pre washed it,it had a few holes in it. I thought I was being careful but somehow I managed to place a hole right by the middle button. Not sure how I'm going to fix it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kc0_BKxb5Kc/V3abo77yeiI/AAAAAAAAPlM/MVrM4GuP4IM/s1024/Photo%25252020160701093421840.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kc0_BKxb5Kc/V3abo77yeiI/AAAAAAAAPlM/MVrM4GuP4IM/s600/Photo%25252020160701093421840.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274000.7234" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><p> Creazion Elisi #3 pattern model #102.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y8E3C81P59U/V3aexJs8lkI/AAAAAAAAPlY/m_N3SitaeK8/s1024/Photo%25252020160701094747061.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y8E3C81P59U/V3aexJs8lkI/AAAAAAAAPlY/m_N3SitaeK8/s600/Photo%25252020160701094747061.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274062.2114" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><p> We are almost at the end of this post. Yeah! </p><p>The last project is <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7389">McCalls 7389</a> view B. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0njdOsXWPU4/V3akGDL42JI/AAAAAAAAPl4/GN5h6RIhjzU/s1024/Photo%25252020160701101030744.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0njdOsXWPU4/V3akGDL42JI/AAAAAAAAPl4/GN5h6RIhjzU/s600/Photo%25252020160701101030744.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274068.5164" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">This was super quick and easy to make. And a great little stash buster. If you don't have a lot of fashion fabric, it has a lining. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nGyqqkd0Stw/V3aivorqTSI/AAAAAAAAPlk/ttj66eGwWYE/s1024/Photo%25252020160701100336168.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nGyqqkd0Stw/V3aivorqTSI/AAAAAAAAPlk/ttj66eGwWYE/s600/Photo%25252020160701100336168.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274021.953" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I have been looking for little summer top patterns using wovens.This is nothing more then a glorified tank top but what's great about it is it's not gigantic. I made a size 10 and took it in a1/2 inch on either side at the under arm , tapering down 2". Everything else fit beautifully.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-knEZbnhF6f4/V3aiwlC_MhI/AAAAAAAAPlo/nIfnVlDeibc/s1024/Photo%25252020160701100336174.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-knEZbnhF6f4/V3aiwlC_MhI/AAAAAAAAPlo/nIfnVlDeibc/s600/Photo%25252020160701100336174.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274027.5635" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I cut the eyelet from yardage which was less expensive then buying eyelet trim. I have another project in mind for the rest of it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PWpXmfcuq2E/V3aixhZitrI/AAAAAAAAPls/srMoQub4Ijc/s1024/Photo%25252020160701100439617.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PWpXmfcuq2E/V3aixhZitrI/AAAAAAAAPls/srMoQub4Ijc/s600/Photo%25252020160701100439617.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274042.576" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><p> I only have one picture that turned out of me wearing it. I think it's really cute. If you don't like showing your under arms then this is not the top for you. It exposes what I like to call my 'chicken fat'. But when I'm hot I really don't care!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sul5Bqwe4tQ/V3ak2LkSj4I/AAAAAAAAPl8/u07UTiC1i3I/s1024/Photo%25252020160701101343972.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sul5Bqwe4tQ/V3ak2LkSj4I/AAAAAAAAPl8/u07UTiC1i3I/s600/Photo%25252020160701101343972.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404273984.2217" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Here it is with using lace. I laid the lace over it after I attached the yoke and wrapped it around the edges, then stitched it through all the layers. This worked out well until I went to press it and melted the lace with a hot iron!!! But lace is forgiving and I managed to cut out the crusty mess and invisibly patch it. I can't see where I fixed it unless I look at the back and see my hand stitches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Of course I'm wearing the wrong bra with this but you get the idea. This will be nice to wear with jeans or the wide leg pin stripe pants that still need to be hemmed.</div><p> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2sTY34hjoGc/V3bKJ1JNPEI/AAAAAAAAPmM/ceBB-uwVSuI/s1024/Photo%25252020160701125255329.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2sTY34hjoGc/V3bKJ1JNPEI/AAAAAAAAPmM/ceBB-uwVSuI/s600/Photo%25252020160701125255329.jpg" id="blogsy-1467404274050.9849" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></p><p>Now I'm done. I'd be surprised if you have read this far! I am so tired of taking pictures of myself. I'm starting to feel like I have a narcissistic disorder!! I can assure you I don't.</p><p>That's it for June. Now I have to clean up my sewing room. It looks like a bomb went off in there.</p><p>Thanks for stopping by.</p><p>Maureen;)</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-6973435350270711342016-06-24T13:50:00.001-07:002016-06-24T13:56:36.404-07:00Straight from Turkey! A Jumpsuit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Sewing magazines from Turkey! Magazine <a href="http://www.goblen.com/tr/elisi-creazion-dikis-dergisi-21-yeni-sayisi-cikti--u">Creazion Elisi issue # 9.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Of all the things I've made in the last few years - This is my favorite!!!! I love this Jumpsuit!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jAsZqs74yNg/V2d-tyJH5CI/AAAAAAAAPf4/552cIiySafE/s1024/Photo%25252020160619222620744.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jAsZqs74yNg/V2d-tyJH5CI/AAAAAAAAPf4/552cIiySafE/s600/Photo%25252020160619222620744.jpg" id="blogsy-1466801674973.1897" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Late one night, last year, I somehow came across these sewing magazines on line. I just had to have them. Pay Pal is a wonderful and dangerous thing! I was a little nervous,the website was not in English, but looked official. I'm such a gambler. It was a risk worth taking. They arrived promptly, in good order, and they are awesome!</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8Xhk09B6BZc/V2Lr2LN3r6I/AAAAAAAAPfM/M2DZnbbC_lY/s1024/Photo%25252020160616111047016.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8Xhk09B6BZc/V2Lr2LN3r6I/AAAAAAAAPfM/M2DZnbbC_lY/s600/Photo%25252020160616111047016.jpg" id="blogsy-1466801674987.3271" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">.</span><br></div><p> Sizing is similar to Burda but not exactly the same. All measurements are metric, as a Canadian I'm good with this. I had to take it in at the back zip,by a few( 3-4) inches, and shorten the bodice by 2 1/2 inches. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaK1EX13qZBAJDB4SOkGXvJr2u_GPBqmw9LjTeYzJ4UAlIQJotG20CynbrrWrwm_sJgKDyHrv7J0B7X6OxQpl1C1tFCTtM513WkvFdFsQ9dKFHUoci7mplmyVlnl6svKlPt9wpAHlzLo/s1024/Photo%25252020160616111047021.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXaK1EX13qZBAJDB4SOkGXvJr2u_GPBqmw9LjTeYzJ4UAlIQJotG20CynbrrWrwm_sJgKDyHrv7J0B7X6OxQpl1C1tFCTtM513WkvFdFsQ9dKFHUoci7mplmyVlnl6svKlPt9wpAHlzLo/s600/Photo%25252020160616111047021.jpg" id="blogsy-1466801674998.8052" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This is the one I made! We look like twins! Just kidding, I'm a bit shorter.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This went together beautifully. I could have made the next size down ,I think I will do that next time.<br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">These are a similar format to Burda, only the quality is way nicer. Fewer patterns. Not every pattern is the size you might want. Children's and babies included. ZERO English. No pattern lay out. Burda was like this in the old days too but I still managed to sew! I can't understand a word of Turkish but I'm still really enjoying the challenge. I did email the distributor and was told they don't include seam allowance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z-W9SZyIItc/V2Lr0XidpMI/AAAAAAAAPfA/cvWrj4uQuU0/s1024/Photo%25252020160616111047026.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z-W9SZyIItc/V2Lr0XidpMI/AAAAAAAAPfA/cvWrj4uQuU0/s600/Photo%25252020160616111047026.jpg" id="blogsy-1466801675004.5198" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I used a light weight cotton denim. I have no recollection of buying this. I swear I've never even seen it before. But like magic it appeared when I needed it. It's a good weight for this garment and I like the colour. The fabric had many defects, fortunately there was enough to work around them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IHmxItJpCnQ/V22d4bWZqaI/AAAAAAAAPgU/RkzPnrolq7w/s1024/Photo%25252020160624135307226.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IHmxItJpCnQ/V22d4bWZqaI/AAAAAAAAPgU/RkzPnrolq7w/s600/Photo%25252020160624135307226.jpg" id="blogsy-1466801674965.1978" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I used the Cover Pro to top stitch all the seams. I think it added a really nice touch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K12hLQ2oQ_Q/V2Lr43CJ2dI/AAAAAAAAPfg/doWmu74-m5w/s1024/Photo%25252020160616111047003.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K12hLQ2oQ_Q/V2Lr43CJ2dI/AAAAAAAAPfg/doWmu74-m5w/s600/Photo%25252020160616111047003.jpg" id="blogsy-1466801674983.9492" class="alignnone" alt="" width="390" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Okay, I know this is the worst possible picture of the back end ever, but it's all I got! This was to be a muslin that happened to turn out better then expected. The bottom fit will be worked out in the next iteration- it's quite baggy and saggy, yet I don't think its supposed to fit tight due to the width if the legs. The zipper is an ancient metal one that appeared again like magic?!?! The perfect color and length. Zippers are my evil nemesis- I did an exposed version. Could do better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-38ZkpDi1GWI/V2Lr5wksRqI/AAAAAAAAPfk/-XLyinow_bI/s1024/Photo%25252020160616111046998.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-38ZkpDi1GWI/V2Lr5wksRqI/AAAAAAAAPfk/-XLyinow_bI/s600/Photo%25252020160616111046998.jpg" id="blogsy-1466801674985.9697" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I'm very happy with these magazines, and this pattern in particular. I have made a few other things which I may post about one day. I hope some of you other adventurous seamstresses out there will check into this magazine and post some of your results too. (In English please , so I can read it;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I believe so far there are 9 issues. I bought them all, but I think one was unavailable or out of print. Don't ask me how much they cost, I don't remember and I'm not looking it up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Will these replace my beloved Burda Style? No, they will have to live side by side. So much for downsizing!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><p> Thanks for stopping by! </p><p>Maureen </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-49214967727499666042016-06-16T01:24:00.001-07:002016-06-16T01:35:54.711-07:00Éléonore pant by Jalie and One pattern many looks PANTS. With Kathy
Ruddy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3461-eleonore-pull-on-jeans">3461Jalie</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WOk7WKWf4_s/V2JkDirnskI/AAAAAAAAPb8/S99fvGIX6Vs/s1024/Photo%25252020160616013156202.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WOk7WKWf4_s/V2JkDirnskI/AAAAAAAAPb8/S99fvGIX6Vs/s600/Photo%25252020160616013156202.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975948.623" class="alignnone" alt="" width="484" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I'm sure all of you home seamstresses out there know this Jalie pattern was voted the best of 2015 on Pattern review. With good reason!!! They are pull on - no zipper application, with jeans styling.Quick and easy,and super comfy. However, ( there's always a however!) With any garment you have to have a great fit, after making my first two pairs I had just an ok fit. I knew I wanted to get better at customizing them to my fit and style, and for the last few years I have been diligently working to improve my bottoms and make better pants. I can now make very nice pants BUT I still needed better fit techniques. <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/one-pattern-many-looks-pants/377">Enter Craftsy class, One pattern many looks PANTS. With Kathy Ruddy.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CDavC360TDg/V1srlSWkTdI/AAAAAAAAPZc/EdFha3lhob4/s348/Photo%25252020160610140509693.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CDavC360TDg/V1srlSWkTdI/AAAAAAAAPZc/EdFha3lhob4/s348/Photo%25252020160610140509693.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975949.0552" class="alignnone" alt="" width="348" height="203"></a>"<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Create a versatile block pattern to ensure perfect-fitting pants across an array of style choices. Kathy Ruddy shows you how!</span></div><p style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Three styles of waist finish ... three kinds of pockets ... three different leg styles. Kathy Ruddy gives you all these options and more, using a single pants pattern that you'll adjust to fit in any fabric. Make your own tummy-tuck jeans or yoked yoga pants. Never worry again about fit when making a new pair of trousers, jeans or casual pants. Kathy's ready-to-wear secrets will save you time and give you great results. You'll love this no-nonsense approach to real women's bodies and clothing needs."</span></p><nav class="standardTabsMobile mobile-only"><ul style="list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"></ul></nav><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">The bottom line - This class was well worth the money ! I can't give away all her secrets because this is how she makes her living but I can share a few realizations I had while working through her lessons. Her methods are uncomplicated and easy to use. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I also took Jennifer Sterns pant fit class and for me it was a bit of a bomb. First of all she used a pant form - who do you know with one??? I will just say it was a waste of my time and money.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">This was one of my first pairs ( the 3rd) and they are not bad. They kinda go up my whoha a bit but they stretch out when I wear them for a hour and and then they are fine. Lol!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Before I get to far into this post I will mention I'm not a stretchy pant person. It's not the best fabric on this aging imperfect body. Don't get me wrong, I'm ok where I am. But I can't pretend I'm 20 anymore!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t4M47nCsWAs/V1nRVv4XSlI/AAAAAAAAPYw/Og1-rVBa0xs/s1020/Photo%25252020160609132538759.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t4M47nCsWAs/V1nRVv4XSlI/AAAAAAAAPYw/Og1-rVBa0xs/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538759.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975882.0981" class="alignnone" alt="" width="403" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">So I learned how to add more "sitting" room. I don't love where they end on my calves so that got changed in consecutive editions. Unless you are using the EXACT fabric for every pair they will all fit differently. You need to learn to adjust for the differences. It gets easier to identify issues for each unique fabric as you go along.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gsehWCDhvfA/V1nRUgeHsmI/AAAAAAAAPYs/xT5Phq-ZgtI/s1024/Photo%25252020160609132538765.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gsehWCDhvfA/V1nRUgeHsmI/AAAAAAAAPYs/xT5Phq-ZgtI/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538765.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975872.1685" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">This fabric has little stretch but was a descent weight. I have been using my own version of a built in tummy suppressor and have now added Kathy's tricks to my repertoire. It's very helpful for adding more structure to the front so you form to the shape of the pant and not the other way round! These had great top stitching but it gets lost in the print unless you are close up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-es_VjpXGo6o/V1nRSs0bS7I/AAAAAAAAPYg/PlvFUOyxShg/s1024/Photo%25252020160609132538775.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-es_VjpXGo6o/V1nRSs0bS7I/AAAAAAAAPYg/PlvFUOyxShg/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538775.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975953.8953" class="alignnone" alt="" width="374" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">This pair had greater stretch then the previous. I tweaked the sitting room, added an inch to the waist height,and made them full length boot cut. I will get lots of wear out of them in the fall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jfHRJp8hOUk/V1nRYHokgCI/AAAAAAAAPZE/QzcSv8CobDE/s1024/Photo%25252020160609132538722.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jfHRJp8hOUk/V1nRYHokgCI/AAAAAAAAPZE/QzcSv8CobDE/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538722.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975947.9358" class="alignnone" alt="" width="369" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">These too have a tummy supressor. Or call it a control top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zz0pAHv_VwE/V1nRWeJoYrI/AAAAAAAAPY4/e8Oif8kr_i4/s1024/Photo%25252020160609132538754.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zz0pAHv_VwE/V1nRWeJoYrI/AAAAAAAAPY4/e8Oif8kr_i4/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538754.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975935.8157" class="alignnone" alt="" width="356" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I like where they sit on my waist, but I really miss not having real front pockets! I didn't notice until I took this picture that my back pocket stitching is un even. Oops! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HEr8xYFPiI8/V1nRXJNMxMI/AAAAAAAAPZA/TFfTuUC27XI/s1024/Photo%25252020160609132538750.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HEr8xYFPiI8/V1nRXJNMxMI/AAAAAAAAPZA/TFfTuUC27XI/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538750.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975928.8335" class="alignnone" alt="" width="391" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">These are my favorites. This fabric is more of a dress twill with a bit of stretch but I made it work. Added the tummy support. Widened the waist band. I know now , I have a high waistline.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WXAV-j7yr38/V1nRKWY5vUI/AAAAAAAAPXk/O4J6Gtfmovk/s1024/Photo%25252020160609132538805.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WXAV-j7yr38/V1nRKWY5vUI/AAAAAAAAPXk/O4J6Gtfmovk/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538805.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975930.9106" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I made REAL working slash pockets and a 'real fake' fly front. There is still no zipper but it looks real. More then the original patterns, top stitched fly. I gave this pair a cute little hippie flair to the bottom. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1YzaD__E7vE/V1nRJgjtFfI/AAAAAAAAPXg/EfpGixw3CU4/s1024/Photo%25252020160609132538810.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1YzaD__E7vE/V1nRJgjtFfI/AAAAAAAAPXg/EfpGixw3CU4/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538810.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975885.4482" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Women have stopped me on the street asking me where I got these from! Tee he he! You will learn how to modify with Kathy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7OIp3sv3e7Q/V1nRI-PwCCI/AAAAAAAAPXc/25gs7Q2zEus/s1024/Photo%25252020160609132538816.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7OIp3sv3e7Q/V1nRI-PwCCI/AAAAAAAAPXc/25gs7Q2zEus/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538816.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975897.208" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">This floral pair have next to little stretch or little recovery. But it's a really nice thick weight. I have to do a few deep knee bends when I take them out of the dryer! After that they wear great. Remember this is a stretch pattern this type of fabric may not work for some. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rUFdyJd-Ovw/V1nRLRmOHAI/AAAAAAAAPXs/E1xgJphMB3M/s1024/Photo%25252020160609132538801.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rUFdyJd-Ovw/V1nRLRmOHAI/AAAAAAAAPXs/E1xgJphMB3M/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538801.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975973.501" class="alignnone" alt="" width="402" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">These have the tummy support. Real pockets. Real fake fly. Skinny capris length. I have big calves so this becomes an area I need to be careful with when switching up designs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uIKIyN__HmQ/V1nRMVo7JcI/AAAAAAAAPX0/bLZGaTZw89s/s1024/Photo%25252020160609132538798.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uIKIyN__HmQ/V1nRMVo7JcI/AAAAAAAAPX0/bLZGaTZw89s/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538798.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975935.3943" class="alignnone" alt="" width="390" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I like the waist band width tweaked wider=higher.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WBpHMwnGwl0/V1nRNEF3VaI/AAAAAAAAPX8/gbx1G7qE_q0/s1024/Photo%25252020160609132538795.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WBpHMwnGwl0/V1nRNEF3VaI/AAAAAAAAPX8/gbx1G7qE_q0/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538795.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975889.1045" class="alignnone" alt="" width="368" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Lots of top stitching.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fb6WqK1_fTw/V1nROiiTnVI/AAAAAAAAPYE/aQktQFdu-gA/s1024/Photo%25252020160609132538791.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fb6WqK1_fTw/V1nROiiTnVI/AAAAAAAAPYE/aQktQFdu-gA/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538791.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975976.441" class="alignnone" alt="" width="374" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">This pair was one of the first. My least liked.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mL-7u6CafAs/V1nRPho1VtI/AAAAAAAAPYI/6cr-1E2z_Eo/s1024/Photo%25252020160609132538787.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mL-7u6CafAs/V1nRPho1VtI/AAAAAAAAPYI/6cr-1E2z_Eo/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538787.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975921.1646" class="alignnone" alt="" width="398" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">They need a bit more sitting room but are ok with a long tunic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vuAwbQi2lqo/V1nRRxR65CI/AAAAAAAAPYY/LIAo7aApQvQ/s859/Photo%25252020160609132538779.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vuAwbQi2lqo/V1nRRxR65CI/AAAAAAAAPYY/LIAo7aApQvQ/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538779.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975891.519" class="alignnone" alt="" width="460" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">They get hung up on my calves. And they make my bum look really flat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5F4dZuYulfg/V1nRQw5IdxI/AAAAAAAAPYU/86jXJRK2YV8/s790/Photo%25252020160609132538782.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5F4dZuYulfg/V1nRQw5IdxI/AAAAAAAAPYU/86jXJRK2YV8/s600/Photo%25252020160609132538782.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975921.8054" class="alignnone" alt="" width="390" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Last but not least I made shorts. The fabric for these was the best ever. Beefy with stretch. It came from the hidden recesses of the never ending stash, maybe 12 yrs old. Like a good scotch! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yUthkrK1Fwo/V2JJyq4VJTI/AAAAAAAAPbo/2jaTK-eRoHk/s1024/Photo%25252020160615233934454.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yUthkrK1Fwo/V2JJyq4VJTI/AAAAAAAAPbo/2jaTK-eRoHk/s600/Photo%25252020160615233934454.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975928.7793" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I don't remember what width elastic the pattern uses but I know I used at least double. I like the way it feels and fits better. When you do the class you realize you are the designer you make what is right for you. Any one can sew a pattern but they have to work for you when you're done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T-s3U5Odv7A/V2JJxmA0tfI/AAAAAAAAPbk/HrqOMGGdX2g/s1024/Photo%25252020160615233934463.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T-s3U5Odv7A/V2JJxmA0tfI/AAAAAAAAPbk/HrqOMGGdX2g/s600/Photo%25252020160615233934463.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975973.8242" class="alignnone" alt="" width="499" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">These khaki greens could have used a press before their photo debut but you get the idea.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vYlIF4enGx4/V2JJwx_0HHI/AAAAAAAAPbg/pG_OGeuQ7Ag/s1024/Photo%25252020160615233934470.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vYlIF4enGx4/V2JJwx_0HHI/AAAAAAAAPbg/pG_OGeuQ7Ag/s600/Photo%25252020160615233934470.jpg" id="blogsy-1466065975941.8682" class="alignnone" alt="" width="521" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Congrats if you made it this far!!! Long post. Reward yourself with the <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3461-eleonore-pull-on-jeans">Jalie pants pattern- Éléonore</a>, and a Craftsy class - <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/one-pattern-many-looks-pants/377">One Pattern Many Looks- Pants with Kathy Ruddy</a>. If you have not already done so!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I hope you can see what I learned. This class has given me an opportunity to grow my skills, with little frustration. It's was fun with Kathy. Her knowledge is practical , her approach is simple, and she has a delightful sense of humor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">The <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Éléonore is a great pattern all by itself, but it was great to use as my demo/sloper block because I didn't have to do a zipper application or complicated waistband, buttonholes etc. to learn about fitting and styling a pair of pants. Every time, I made something I would wear, and not wad!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Thanks for stopping by.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Maureen.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-16558407778831471782016-06-06T23:14:00.001-07:002016-06-06T23:31:42.860-07:00Burda 6969<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I really like this pattern. <a href="http://sewingpatterns.com/sub_item.php?item_num=6969bur&model=%25&new_category=search&view=gallery&brand=&category=search&pageGoto=0&pageFormat=3%7C186%7C186&pageCount=18&search=6969&return=yes">Burda 6969</a>. It was quick and easy and the fit was good for me. I made a size 10. The only alteration I made was to shorten the shoulder straps to fit me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklhvoyQYz7Tk-3WWDlWD_NT5UQBxMgko6M1DY9QXG-r1Cj604crJT49KTmVHkVWW1Q_m0mhyphenhyphenCHQoJk2dlt7bLE4bLh3JyidsMZ2vPgTspgo88DqyfOGXtbgIK-TPdZpKvRFfKrzH1D_U/s1024/Photo%25252020160606221049191.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklhvoyQYz7Tk-3WWDlWD_NT5UQBxMgko6M1DY9QXG-r1Cj604crJT49KTmVHkVWW1Q_m0mhyphenhyphenCHQoJk2dlt7bLE4bLh3JyidsMZ2vPgTspgo88DqyfOGXtbgIK-TPdZpKvRFfKrzH1D_U/s600/Photo%25252020160606221049191.jpg" id="blogsy-1465280176682.1733" class="alignnone" width="313" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Like other reviewers before me I omitted the front slit, not for modesty but because I didn't want to cut up my lady! I picked this fabric up in San Francisco 2 years ago, at <a href="https://www.britexfabrics.com/">Britex Fabrics</a> , and payed a kings ransom for it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r0BS92YLuO4/V1ZNdZxqitI/AAAAAAAAPUI/qWoUXkg43IM/s945/Photo%25252020160606212711571.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r0BS92YLuO4/V1ZNdZxqitI/AAAAAAAAPUI/qWoUXkg43IM/s600/Photo%25252020160606212711571.jpg" id="blogsy-1465280176706.7078" class="alignnone" width="400" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I also agree that it is very low cut but I'm okay with that. I think, now that I see a picture of me in it, I may have to shorten it a few inches and taper the lower side seams in. I looked high and low for a style that would allow me to use every thread of this (one panel)fabulous fabric, but the hem line length is not the most flattering on me. This is a short dress (for me) - I don't mind showing some cleavage but my thighs- almost never.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I blinged up the straps with some sequined trim from <a href="https://www.google.ca/search?sclient=tablet-gws&site=&source=hp&q=fabricana+coquitlam&oq=fabricana+c&gs_l=tablet-gws.1.0.0l3.6210.15014.0.17319.11.8.0.2.2.0.323.2358.2-7j1.8.0....0...1c.1.64.tablet-gws..1.10.2368...0i131.pwsBdWdo7QY">Fabricana Imports</a>. And bound the strapes with a knit which makes it look like piping. The same knit binds the neck and arms (I hand stitched it)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rzILroESmfc/V1ZNgHVhLII/AAAAAAAAPUc/wcyzw0Ewl78/s1024/Photo%25252020160606212711593.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rzILroESmfc/V1ZNgHVhLII/AAAAAAAAPUc/wcyzw0Ewl78/s600/Photo%25252020160606212711593.jpg" id="blogsy-1465280176679.9495" class="alignnone" width="600" height="448" alt=""></a> </div><p> This rayon fabric is light and translucent so I lined it with a (my tone of nude)knit of unknown origin. I love lined dresses!</p><p>Would I make this again? .... I think so. When I look at the examples others have made I think some pretty colored ones could happen. I might eventually cut this one tunic length so I could wear it with my jeans! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--4vxfnsXQfw/V1ZNg65YPhI/AAAAAAAAPUg/aNQMT3Fa6Gc/s1024/Photo%25252020160606212711607.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--4vxfnsXQfw/V1ZNg65YPhI/AAAAAAAAPUg/aNQMT3Fa6Gc/s600/Photo%25252020160606212711607.jpg" id="blogsy-1465280176712.7437" class="alignnone" width="600" height="448" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I could even see this top made up in a lace. Maybe?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M-gFO8gRhmg/V1ZNfBWjDmI/AAAAAAAAPUU/eBtmsbxyHDM/s954/Photo%25252020160606212711575.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M-gFO8gRhmg/V1ZNfBWjDmI/AAAAAAAAPUU/eBtmsbxyHDM/s600/Photo%25252020160606212711575.jpg" id="blogsy-1465280176719.8857" class="alignnone" width="443" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p> I feel like I'm being watched......</p><p>Thanks for stopping by.</p><p>Maureen.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20">Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-60750256287224269202016-05-21T00:19:00.001-07:002016-05-21T00:21:43.137-07:00Finally posting my Alabama Chanin sampler dress!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This is the Alabama Chanin 4 gore skirt that morphed into a dress. Originally I was just going to put a wide waist band on it that could be folded over but this happened instead. I like it much better as a dress as I think would have had a hard time finding something to wear with it. Dresses are so easy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><font color="#000000" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d1pxWJ_KbDs/Vz-pLySaI1I/AAAAAAAAPP0/OZ1oJuV8mno/s1024/Photo%25252020160520171717809.jpg" target="_blank" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d1pxWJ_KbDs/Vz-pLySaI1I/AAAAAAAAPP0/OZ1oJuV8mno/s600/Photo%25252020160520171717809.jpg" id="blogsy-1463815142110.2302" class="alignnone" alt="" width="393" height="600"></a></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I thought I better get this on my blog before I grew out of it! There was ten pounds less of me when I finally finished it last fall. I wore it at Christmas with boots and a jacket and again in Mexico in January with flip flops and a shaw. </span>Unfortunately there were no pictures taken when it fit better! The diet started yesterday - LOL.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfn2PAFKjZ6jXPeui1GEcauSSiEFCS15sd8gXMl3LLyCq-1wjqKEdFc4iFt3ZR-F3mG4q1DEmnHa5xHwedeypVqZVJ7PhYel5rYCSOZsMnSOK4nnHwfvTZes7KhAR6XZJ4A13twfhLUvg/s1024/Photo%25252020160520220526895.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfn2PAFKjZ6jXPeui1GEcauSSiEFCS15sd8gXMl3LLyCq-1wjqKEdFc4iFt3ZR-F3mG4q1DEmnHa5xHwedeypVqZVJ7PhYel5rYCSOZsMnSOK4nnHwfvTZes7KhAR6XZJ4A13twfhLUvg/s600/Photo%25252020160520220526895.jpg" id="blogsy-1463815142093.9275" class="alignnone" alt="" width="553" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x2YpyxHX8iY/Vz-pQn15bII/AAAAAAAAPP8/9wzKUxr7FAA/s1024/Photo%25252020160520171717804.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x2YpyxHX8iY/Vz-pQn15bII/AAAAAAAAPP8/9wzKUxr7FAA/s600/Photo%25252020160520171717804.jpg" id="blogsy-1463815142118.7" class="alignnone" alt="" width="436" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">When I posted a year ago this was my progress.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eFOjk0ztMqw/Vz_uh9VUIDI/AAAAAAAAPQk/QniA2Pe-4DA/s1024/Photo%25252020160520221323046.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eFOjk0ztMqw/Vz_uh9VUIDI/AAAAAAAAPQk/QniA2Pe-4DA/s600/Photo%25252020160520221323046.jpg" id="blogsy-1463815142098.7998" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I kinda got stuck here because I knew I needed to line it somehow and I wasn't sure how I would do that and still keep that relaxed feeling to it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Then the dress part evolved....sorta just a fluke......the waistband fit comfortably over my boobs- it was meant to be.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IF21bSGuzHQ/Vz_6OSINAkI/AAAAAAAAPRI/_1hHbKCILA8/s1024/Photo%25252020160520230250793.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IF21bSGuzHQ/Vz_6OSINAkI/AAAAAAAAPRI/_1hHbKCILA8/s600/Photo%25252020160520230250793.jpg" id="blogsy-1463815142105.473" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PlnwCAKJnp0/Vz_6MB9y2BI/AAAAAAAAPRA/4DZPDEFBz48/s1024/Photo%25252020160520230250781.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PlnwCAKJnp0/Vz_6MB9y2BI/AAAAAAAAPRA/4DZPDEFBz48/s600/Photo%25252020160520230250781.jpg" id="blogsy-1463815142123.0203" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I beaded the shoulder straps and made a detachable flower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vyh1TV5aUp4/Vz_6Pq7A3CI/AAAAAAAAPRM/9gsrH_wcVJA/s1024/Photo%25252020160520230250799.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vyh1TV5aUp4/Vz_6Pq7A3CI/AAAAAAAAPRM/9gsrH_wcVJA/s600/Photo%25252020160520230250799.jpg" id="blogsy-1463815142143.7642" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Some close ups . I call this a sampler because I was interested in trying out the many different ways of beading and embroidering so in the future I could choose my favorite. When it's all said and done I would still have a hard time picking my fave, I like them all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdSokmHOar_yjrD0kmnfy5Ddm59rD6zIvezl5h6SepbF33Lasjst4ETWcHBgLPkWZbCzNQqiRSzIzJ5lbrOypKna8n1WW_m2F1o61puBwxitN4mmkqC_gYidDQ-wDMvba__fwBmatM5Y/s1024/Photo%25252020160520230250787.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdSokmHOar_yjrD0kmnfy5Ddm59rD6zIvezl5h6SepbF33Lasjst4ETWcHBgLPkWZbCzNQqiRSzIzJ5lbrOypKna8n1WW_m2F1o61puBwxitN4mmkqC_gYidDQ-wDMvba__fwBmatM5Y/s600/Photo%25252020160520230250787.jpg" id="blogsy-1463815142139.8484" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I eventually lined it with a knit mesh. I cut the 4 gores 2" longer and laid them over the back of my work and caught them in the seams. Could not have been easier. The 2" of mesh hang out the bottom and add a nice design detail and all my knots get hidden.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hNkAHtop2Vg/Vz_6Qaw26VI/AAAAAAAAPRQ/PmXYDspLgLY/s1024/Photo%25252020160520230250803.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hNkAHtop2Vg/Vz_6Qaw26VI/AAAAAAAAPRQ/PmXYDspLgLY/s600/Photo%25252020160520230250803.jpg" id="blogsy-1463815142133.5334" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">And here is the booty shot - ugh! But I love my dress I will wear it as much as I can. <br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vRmuyVVa03w/V0AL5YmKfiI/AAAAAAAAPRo/R-c_Pb9VGMI/s1024/Photo%25252020160521001856704.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vRmuyVVa03w/V0AL5YmKfiI/AAAAAAAAPRo/R-c_Pb9VGMI/s600/Photo%25252020160521001856704.jpg" id="blogsy-1463815142099.0813" class="alignnone" width="436" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p> Thanks for stopping by;)</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-59932373371654832842016-05-14T22:21:00.001-07:002016-05-14T22:25:02.375-07:00Vogue 8950 altered<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">There's been so many great reviews of this pattern- my first first attempt wasn't good! (<a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8950">V8950</a>) It was not exactly a wadder just a fail for me. I used some expensive knit with Lycra.(From <a href="https://www.google.ca/search?sclient=tablet-gws&site=&source=hp&q=fabricana+imports+ltd+coquitlam+bc&oq=Fabricana+im&gs_l=tablet-gws.1.1.0l2j0i22i30.7581.23598.0.26420.16.11.1.2.2.0.771.4861.2-6j0j1j3j1.11.0....0...1c.1.64.tablet-gws..2.14.4877.BCTdYS3imI8">Fabricana Imports</a>) No matter what needle or machine I used it seemed impenetrable or chewable. It was weird. On top of it , the fabric was clingy but it had a nice drape and weight. I really wanted it to work!!!! I have 2 meters left ....that's how nice I thought it was!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">The pattern however was good except it was very, very long. I shortened the pattern before I cut and kept cutting more after. I think the fabric had a strange curse on it and kept growing! The first round the fabric won.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I won the second round. Yeah me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8YsJ60VQBpQ/Vzf_9pXvGzI/AAAAAAAAPPE/yISxYoFKVAk/s1024/Photo%25252020160514214930890.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8YsJ60VQBpQ/Vzf_9pXvGzI/AAAAAAAAPPE/yISxYoFKVAk/s600/Photo%25252020160514214930890.jpg" id="blogsy-1463287815393.4802" class="alignnone" alt="" width="395" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I did have to make a few alterations mind you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">This time I used a knit and a linen in a colour block configuration. I've been seeing this everywhere so I thought why not. Again the fabrics are from Fabricana. A cheapish knit with zero recovery and a really nice and pricey Italian linen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HLhksa_wPD4/VzeDeiR8mTI/AAAAAAAAPOU/ReN2id6FnuY/s1024/Photo%25252020160514125741326.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HLhksa_wPD4/VzeDeiR8mTI/AAAAAAAAPOU/ReN2id6FnuY/s600/Photo%25252020160514125741326.jpg" id="blogsy-1463287815381.1187" class="alignnone" alt="" width="418" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I learned my lesson the first go and found that 20 1/2 inch length for the linen was perfect for me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-STeyXCKnKqs/VzfPBjU1m6I/AAAAAAAAPOs/Sm61kvUBUQs/s1024/Photo%25252020160514182047942.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-STeyXCKnKqs/VzfPBjU1m6I/AAAAAAAAPOs/Sm61kvUBUQs/s600/Photo%25252020160514182047942.jpg" id="blogsy-1463287815430.0916" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7GTISxRpDYE/VzeDX6P2XQI/AAAAAAAAPOM/dQ02Fy_eBPY/s1024/Photo%25252020160514125741321.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7GTISxRpDYE/VzeDX6P2XQI/AAAAAAAAPOM/dQ02Fy_eBPY/s600/Photo%25252020160514125741321.jpg" id="blogsy-1463287815373.9917" class="alignnone" alt="" width="370" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xW5oi0sXCNE/VzeDgVPulUI/AAAAAAAAPOY/qvmLnycFdJY/s1024/Photo%25252020160514125741329.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xW5oi0sXCNE/VzeDgVPulUI/AAAAAAAAPOY/qvmLnycFdJY/s600/Photo%25252020160514125741329.jpg" id="blogsy-1463287815370.933" class="alignnone" alt="" width="424" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YLRn_ilztHA/VzfPCwX7r4I/AAAAAAAAPOw/IzsT98EatIA/s1024/Photo%25252020160514182047945.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YLRn_ilztHA/VzfPCwX7r4I/AAAAAAAAPOw/IzsT98EatIA/s600/Photo%25252020160514182047945.jpg" id="blogsy-1463287815420.6929" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">For more of a swing look I slashed and spread the pattern by 3" so 6" in total to the front and back. The sleeves and yokes were fine the way they were. I also stitched up the side vents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">In all fairness I will make the original version again in a non bewitching fabric because it's a good design. But my altered pattern is my new favorite TNT, perfect for mixing it up with leftover bits!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PNdStgZ8piM/VzfPDne96VI/AAAAAAAAPO0/ErEIhxk88kk/s1024/Photo%25252020160514182047948.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PNdStgZ8piM/VzfPDne96VI/AAAAAAAAPO0/ErEIhxk88kk/s600/Photo%25252020160514182047948.jpg" id="blogsy-1463287815389.0823" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><p> Thanks for stopping by.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-83570593662267889642016-03-24T23:19:00.001-07:002016-03-24T23:39:58.683-07:00Vogue 9171 a love hate thing.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> <span style="text-align: center; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I will begin by saying I really love my top. It's unique and funky. And it's more like a dress on me!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7lMVF9gMBPU/VvTcij3JNtI/AAAAAAAAPMk/aHkZIZo5QV4/s1024/Photo%25252020160324233646036.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7lMVF9gMBPU/VvTcij3JNtI/AAAAAAAAPMk/aHkZIZo5QV4/s600/Photo%25252020160324233646036.jpg" id="blogsy-1458887890204.597" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="432" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I love this fabric. A billowing, graphic print rayon from <a href="https://www.google.ca/search?sclient=tablet-gws&site=&source=hp&q=fabricana+imports+ltd+coquitlam+bc&oq=Fabricana+im&gs_l=tablet-gws.1.1.0l2j0i22i30.7581.23598.0.26420.16.11.1.2.2.0.771.4861.2-6j0j1j3j1.11.0....0...1c.1.64.tablet-gws..2.14.4877.BCTdYS3imI8">Fabricana</a> Imports @19.95 a meter- ouch!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Cutting this out was a pain. The main pieces were big and had to be cut out of single layer fabric. I'm lazy.I crossed all my T's and dotted all my I's when it came to the clips and markings, making it a breeze to stitch up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M67q9Kg96xg/VuCCims-TMI/AAAAAAAAPLk/VyoGdyppupQ/s1024/Photo%25252020160309120550621.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M67q9Kg96xg/VuCCims-TMI/AAAAAAAAPLk/VyoGdyppupQ/s600/Photo%25252020160309120550621.jpg" id="blogsy-1458887890282.2927" class="alignnone" alt="" width="466" height="600"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I loved that this top has a separate hem facing. I believe the last time I made a faced hem was in the 80's. (May have to dig out that pattern!) I think I'm going to start adding facings to more of my hems. I love the depth of a good hem and the weight. Garments just look more 'high end'.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YHTn88vL-fY/VuCIgTzlGZI/AAAAAAAAPMQ/6kJVUYAAtrc/s475/Photo%25252020160309123234119.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YHTn88vL-fY/VuCIgTzlGZI/AAAAAAAAPMQ/6kJVUYAAtrc/s475/Photo%25252020160309123234119.jpg" id="blogsy-1458887890273.4766" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="475"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Model- 6'2".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Me- 5'2".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zqJWtKkfHmM/VuCClTagceI/AAAAAAAAPLo/KLchuYmfXpE/s1024/Photo%25252020160309120550626.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zqJWtKkfHmM/VuCClTagceI/AAAAAAAAPLo/KLchuYmfXpE/s600/Photo%25252020160309120550626.jpg" id="blogsy-1458887890250.8396" class="alignnone" alt="" width="412" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> I also loved the sleeve construction method at the wrist. Ms.Tilton has you do it while it's flat. So gather it ,add pressed bias band then stitch from underarm through band- then you flip and sew in the round. Much easier then doing it all in the round. It's kinda one of those times when you say.' Now why didn't I think of that!'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v5jr2-OSJjY/Vt-Qxhlb4BI/AAAAAAAAPLU/N9eqYTXIE1E/s1024/Photo%25252020160308185546106.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v5jr2-OSJjY/Vt-Qxhlb4BI/AAAAAAAAPLU/N9eqYTXIE1E/s600/Photo%25252020160308185546106.jpg" id="blogsy-1458887890203.9385" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">What I hate about this pattern is the straight line right up the front. Don't get me wrong - from a construction point of view it makes the sewing easy , But - it plays havoc with any larger print fabric you might like to use by slicing it in half. All the lines on this top have beautiful curves or work with your curves except this one. I think my fabric print almost works with that front seam however had I paid more attention I would have laid it out better. If I had more drafting skills I would re work it front to back ,if that make sense. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-twQtGTjusFY/VuCCrJtoQiI/AAAAAAAAPLw/HwOBbW8tVMM/s1024/Photo%25252020160309120550634.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-twQtGTjusFY/VuCCrJtoQiI/AAAAAAAAPLw/HwOBbW8tVMM/s600/Photo%25252020160309120550634.jpg" id="blogsy-1458887890283.577" class="alignnone" alt="" width="430" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">See when you look at the back it has the lovely inset in the middle, I just wish that was the front. Then I would have more fabric choices. I think I may have thought the back was the front when I purchased the pattern. Usually the line drawings are my first consideration and I completely missed this one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oe-3xPsn2RE/VuCIfaFGB0I/AAAAAAAAPMM/P6owBz3ZLNc/s620/Photo%25252020160309123234126.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oe-3xPsn2RE/VuCIfaFGB0I/AAAAAAAAPMM/P6owBz3ZLNc/s600/Photo%25252020160309123234126.jpg" id="blogsy-1458887890278.292" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="256"></a></div><p> With all this said I still love this 'dress'. I have some small prints picked out for a couple more and I'm looking forward to making them.</p><p>Thanks for stopping by.</p><p>Maureen.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-26087499300100335312016-02-25T19:24:00.001-08:002016-02-25T21:36:15.274-08:00McCalls 7191- party in the back!It's been a long time since I've made up a woven top with bust darts!!! So glad I did. This McCalls 7191 is a little gem.<br />
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Basically sewed up itself. I used a nice weighty, drapey stable georgette in the front plaid and a flowy - not really sure- poly semi sheer ??? Poka dots on the back. </div>
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The two back cross over pieces were to be cut out on the bias, but I changed this up because it would have drove me crazy with everything going every which way. I needed to match my plaids!!! The recipe looked like it had enough give in the shoulder area for arm movement. And thank heaven I was right. I tend to be small in the back but I could see how for some, bias could be critical for fit and comfort.</div>
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The v- neck has a refreshing facing, lightly interfaced. The back neck edge has a bias binding. I made this a while back and I seem to remember it a touch confusing to figure, but it turned out beautiful none the less.<br />
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I made view C with the short set in sleeves of B. I shortened them to suit me.</div>
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Overall I'm very happy with my top. I like where the back length falls.</div>
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And I think I achieved a descent match up.</div>
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No alterations needed, size 10 out of the envelope. This one is a keeper. I would like to make up a few more or try view D with out the crossover back... Maybe in light weight linen....mmmm.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-37763125100641711062016-02-24T11:29:00.001-08:002016-02-24T11:52:24.371-08:00UFO sewing,Burda 6855 again,recycle, sewing sideways and inspiration.
All in one!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LhBJnguNlEA/Vs3z5yB353I/AAAAAAAAPG4/FrWKutG5ZkQ/s1024/Photo%25252020160224101802893.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LhBJnguNlEA/Vs3z5yB353I/AAAAAAAAPG4/FrWKutG5ZkQ/s600/Photo%25252020160224101802893.jpg" id="blogsy-1456343358707.005" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Burda 6855 again was almost bound to be another UFO but I gathered up the will and somehow got them done. I'm so glad I did. They fit perfect and I know I will wear them often.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nCqYxIeU5D4/Vs4EXFYJSuI/AAAAAAAAPHM/TRUVRph3DY0/s1024/Photo%25252020160224112822155.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nCqYxIeU5D4/Vs4EXFYJSuI/AAAAAAAAPHM/TRUVRph3DY0/s600/Photo%25252020160224112822155.jpg" id="blogsy-1456343358738.0676" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Okay- things got so out of control in the sewing room, I couldn't even find my cutting table! Every time I wanted to work on some thing I had to move my cutting mat off the table which was piled high with this project. All the prep work was done, I just had to hunker down. It just seemed too daunting. All that top stitching and a zip and rivets......bla! When in the beginning I had so much enthusiasm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I had been inspired by this lady's pair of pants. I snapped a pic when she was heading out the door of my fave fabric store- Fabricana. What I liked was the camo fabric mixed with denim.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oYNBV6aFQek/Vs3zZvdBFnI/AAAAAAAAPG0/g9NmMN_1vKY/s640/Photo%25252020160224101555744.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oYNBV6aFQek/Vs3zZvdBFnI/AAAAAAAAPG0/g9NmMN_1vKY/s600/Photo%25252020160224101555744.jpg" id="blogsy-1456343358709.3406" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I had a pair of Miss Me camo linen shorts that I wore for years.... I loved them but some how they grew about 4 sizes to small for me and yet I still could not bare to throw them out. I knew I wanted to recycle them so this was my new brain wave.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GPoUvpIiGxk/Vs4EYlpY8VI/AAAAAAAAPHQ/R42uTABTWW0/s1024/Photo%25252020160224112822341.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GPoUvpIiGxk/Vs4EYlpY8VI/AAAAAAAAPHQ/R42uTABTWW0/s600/Photo%25252020160224112822341.jpg" id="blogsy-1456343358677.9937" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><p> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> I've made this pattern a few times so I knew it would fit. I used a medium/heavy weight stretch denim that I've had for eons. The camo shorts were mostly pockets and the larger portions were quite thread bare so I had to settle for small details with the linen.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iiGThQYQkKk/Vs4EaFG4DuI/AAAAAAAAPHU/wrs8dzMn0QE/s1024/Photo%25252020160224112822501.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iiGThQYQkKk/Vs4EaFG4DuI/AAAAAAAAPHU/wrs8dzMn0QE/s600/Photo%25252020160224112822501.jpg" id="blogsy-1456343358697.8225" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I added a strip to one back pocket and used a fancy stitch to applique it on.</div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRxyBqk5JD7jR0cif-6V4jfYrqeh8tYuM0muOIP3VqKQq1X7WBiKT-e8g1fvtoclY6wFcm98VQmfOO1WMd2Pa2S8BYCefq4wFJ9GWwgHalsDXK-8hSGMJsA7dcbiJkK9kEIteD-ZCuf6E/s1024/Photo%25252020160224112822647.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRxyBqk5JD7jR0cif-6V4jfYrqeh8tYuM0muOIP3VqKQq1X7WBiKT-e8g1fvtoclY6wFcm98VQmfOO1WMd2Pa2S8BYCefq4wFJ9GWwgHalsDXK-8hSGMJsA7dcbiJkK9kEIteD-ZCuf6E/s600/Photo%25252020160224112822647.jpg" id="blogsy-1456343358749.697" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Lola motivated me by keeping a watchful eye on things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PjFyScyEbvE/Vs4EcV7bMsI/AAAAAAAAPHc/vnMr9VXVn-Y/s1024/Photo%25252020160224112822796.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PjFyScyEbvE/Vs4EcV7bMsI/AAAAAAAAPHc/vnMr9VXVn-Y/s600/Photo%25252020160224112822796.jpg" id="blogsy-1456343358734.6738" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">It's difficult to make perfect top stitching when she has to sit on everything while I'm working....wouldn't have it any other way!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cyVmonsMWjY/Vs4EdrPWoqI/AAAAAAAAPHg/0ldqifQNykk/s1024/Photo%25252020160224112823005.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cyVmonsMWjY/Vs4EdrPWoqI/AAAAAAAAPHg/0ldqifQNykk/s600/Photo%25252020160224112823005.jpg" id="blogsy-1456343358746.9521" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><p> As I mentioned there was not a lot of fabric. I really wanted a camo cuff like my inspiration lady's. No such luck. What I did manage was to cover up the white serger thread on the roll ups.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_DupSOC37D4/Vs4Ee2KHc2I/AAAAAAAAPHk/t2U3az2eUZE/s1024/Photo%25252020160224112823228.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_DupSOC37D4/Vs4Ee2KHc2I/AAAAAAAAPHk/t2U3az2eUZE/s600/Photo%25252020160224112823228.jpg" id="blogsy-1456343358760.2146" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I had already sewn up the legs and top stitched at this point, so how was I going to do this? Then I remembered I had this sideways sewing ( multi directional) feature on my machine. Bingo! That worked well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yo2Rr7gE8Ds/Vs4EfxK9dlI/AAAAAAAAPHo/n6wDcQG6kc4/s1024/Photo%25252020160224112823450.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yo2Rr7gE8Ds/Vs4EfxK9dlI/AAAAAAAAPHo/n6wDcQG6kc4/s600/Photo%25252020160224112823450.jpg" id="blogsy-1456343358762.3525" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I Camoed a few random belt loops with fancy stitching. And added a useless decorative tab to one pocket, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SWl-hMT_UGw/Vs4EhO_RfyI/AAAAAAAAPHs/Rp5oZKN0nI4/s1024/Photo%25252020160224112823659.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SWl-hMT_UGw/Vs4EhO_RfyI/AAAAAAAAPHs/Rp5oZKN0nI4/s600/Photo%25252020160224112823659.jpg" id="blogsy-1456343358688.5344" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><p> Popped on a few rivets while watching the Grammys.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PWaX5gz2sP4/Vs4EiWRyWqI/AAAAAAAAPHw/aoeQeEEX9Iw/s1024/Photo%25252020160224112823847.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PWaX5gz2sP4/Vs4EiWRyWqI/AAAAAAAAPHw/aoeQeEEX9Iw/s600/Photo%25252020160224112823847.jpg" id="blogsy-1456343358772.6016" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><p> Snap closure. Done.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VkZQZONuNJI/VsrB7S3ukyI/AAAAAAAAPGk/xA7TyZSVpPs/s1024/Photo%25252020160222000627567.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VkZQZONuNJI/VsrB7S3ukyI/AAAAAAAAPGk/xA7TyZSVpPs/s600/Photo%25252020160222000627567.jpg" id="blogsy-1456343358746.317" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Additions- I added a non stretch tummy panel. Helps to hold it in. I used 1/4 inch seam allowances on the waist band to make it wider.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">The only things I wished I would have done was two rows of top stitching on the back pockets and added a coin pocket with rivets to the front. Now I'm just being lazy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Jeans can be hard work but worth it in the end. This project felt very rewarding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vLuZimp4jo0/VsrB6NL-lyI/AAAAAAAAPGg/QSeoKlLeNDo/s1024/Photo%25252020160222000627572.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vLuZimp4jo0/VsrB6NL-lyI/AAAAAAAAPGg/QSeoKlLeNDo/s600/Photo%25252020160222000627572.jpg" id="blogsy-1456343358736.7434" class="alignnone" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Thanks for stopping by.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Maureen.</div><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-26290237531252981002016-02-21T17:05:00.001-08:002016-02-21T17:11:53.195-08:00Night shirt to day tank. A refashion.<p> The other day my sister gave me this little night gown. At least I think that's what it was. Anyways, it didn't fit me but it was good quality fabric and I liked the lace on it. So I thought I'd flip it into something I would wear.</p><p>To start, I cut off the lace on the top.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l3l3X7jSeqs/Vspey7_s1pI/AAAAAAAAPFs/DH37lC0dZ5I/s1024/Photo%25252020160221170510808.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l3l3X7jSeqs/Vspey7_s1pI/AAAAAAAAPFs/DH37lC0dZ5I/s600/Photo%25252020160221170510808.jpg" id="blogsy-1456103146626.381" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><p>Then I gave it a good pressing, making sure the side seams matched up. Once pressed I found the center front and back and marked them with a chalk line.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VU6WxEXBArw/Vspeznb62eI/AAAAAAAAPFw/_3cuVXaYTpU/s1024/Photo%25252020160221170511022.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VU6WxEXBArw/Vspeznb62eI/AAAAAAAAPFw/_3cuVXaYTpU/s600/Photo%25252020160221170511022.jpg" id="blogsy-1456103146623.9463" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><p> Using a TNT tank pattern I traced back and front lining up at the under arm seams.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sqq9qR2SOm0/Vspe0gvePII/AAAAAAAAPF0/WTQxeUZ80tc/s1024/Photo%25252020160221170511241.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sqq9qR2SOm0/Vspe0gvePII/AAAAAAAAPF0/WTQxeUZ80tc/s600/Photo%25252020160221170511241.jpg" id="blogsy-1456103146614.3071" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><p> This is what it looked like cut out. All that needed to be done was to stitch up the shoulders. I used the serger.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YkEuoiLl0ew/Vspe1dMvA7I/AAAAAAAAPF4/q68uzr8fWkY/s1024/Photo%25252020160221170511434.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YkEuoiLl0ew/Vspe1dMvA7I/AAAAAAAAPF4/q68uzr8fWkY/s600/Photo%25252020160221170511434.jpg" id="blogsy-1456103146656.2886" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Didn't even have to mess around with anything below the arm holes. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PPT-QM0_lU8/Vspe2jWf48I/AAAAAAAAPF8/k4HomSoV1wo/s1024/Photo%25252020160221170511646.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PPT-QM0_lU8/Vspe2jWf48I/AAAAAAAAPF8/k4HomSoV1wo/s600/Photo%25252020160221170511646.jpg" id="blogsy-1456103146649.722" class="alignnone" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><p>The edges were pressed under 1/2 an inch then finished off with a narrow cover stitch.</p><p><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ta-Da! Fits beautifully, and now I will wear this - if it ever stops raining in Vancouver:)</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EkElKiGGdPk/Vspe4WizTNI/AAAAAAAAPGE/7-zBxEIEXlw/s1024/Photo%25252020160221170511955.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EkElKiGGdPk/Vspe4WizTNI/AAAAAAAAPGE/7-zBxEIEXlw/s600/Photo%25252020160221170511955.jpg" id="blogsy-1456103146627.9749" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LOLbtXvbXlc/Vspe5bJnjEI/AAAAAAAAPGI/T74MKdypc1s/s1024/Photo%25252020160221170512136.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LOLbtXvbXlc/Vspe5bJnjEI/AAAAAAAAPGI/T74MKdypc1s/s600/Photo%25252020160221170512136.jpg" id="blogsy-1456103146700.687" class="alignnone" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W_pNQogHTXs/Vspe6YI6bgI/AAAAAAAAPGM/ZvU4NuHVwmk/s1024/Photo%25252020160221170512331.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W_pNQogHTXs/Vspe6YI6bgI/AAAAAAAAPGM/ZvU4NuHVwmk/s600/Photo%25252020160221170512331.jpg" id="blogsy-1456103146627.8413" class="alignnone" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p> Thanks for stopping by.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20">Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-24154251021040805892015-09-01T22:15:00.001-07:002015-09-06T11:41:02.983-07:00MAGAM September<p> The theme this month is Snoop Sewing</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zkh_kPAsuiM/VeYhwQRed7I/AAAAAAAAOn0/xvVw97Di7uk/s400/Photo%25252020150901150745188.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zkh_kPAsuiM/VeYhwQRed7I/AAAAAAAAOn0/xvVw97Di7uk/s400/Photo%25252020150901150745188.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697370.9065" class="alignnone" width="400" height="364" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">And snoop sewing means.....too snoop around in stores and find some inspiration to copy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">As luck would have it, early this spring I broke my RTW fast and bought a crazy patchy sweater that I just loved. I rationalized the purchase because I told myself it would be almost the same price as buying a pattern and making it myself. The sweater was 35$ and the last Vogue pattern that I bought- not on sale was, 35$. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">This is the sweater. It may not look like much on the hanger but I think it's very cool and interesting with all the different fabrics and textures mixed together. All the seaming is serged on the outside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> The first day I wore it to work, one of my co-workers asked me if I paid 200$ for it. Apparently she had just seen it in a little boutique for that price!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YkeLf-Quddo/VeYgsxOEJKI/AAAAAAAAOnk/B1asqrWsgv0/s1024/Photo%25252020150901150306985.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YkeLf-Quddo/VeYgsxOEJKI/AAAAAAAAOnk/B1asqrWsgv0/s600/Photo%25252020150901150306985.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697413.552" class="alignnone" width="415" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">This summer I visited a girlfriend in Calgary. I haven't seen in over 10 years as she has been living out of the country. As the evening chilled off she slipped on this little number and I thought to myself- why was she in my suitcase? Then I realized I hadn't brought my sweater with me - She owned the very same one! We had a good laugh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">It's nice to know I'm not the only one with different taste.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M1ll81MhmfU/VeYg80UIIQI/AAAAAAAAOns/itnuPTRAiKY/s1024/Photo%25252020150901150306990.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M1ll81MhmfU/VeYg80UIIQI/AAAAAAAAOns/itnuPTRAiKY/s600/Photo%25252020150901150306990.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697337.4744" class="alignnone" width="361" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">My process began with collecting odd bits and remnants of fabrics. No holes barred, I'll collect from any where. The black crushed velvet is from Value Village- 2 meters for 2.99. There is a lace and sequined top that never quite fit me right...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rjiiCjpRV58/VeXymW0OZQI/AAAAAAAAOms/miXE_TWOeUU/s1024/Photo%25252020150901114439448.jpg" target="_blank" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rjiiCjpRV58/VeXymW0OZQI/AAAAAAAAOms/miXE_TWOeUU/s422/Photo%25252020150901114439448.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697364.347" class="alignleft" width="422" height="315" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">And a mixi skirt from the Sally Ann. The rest were scraps from previous projects.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SICqBi4mP-k/VeaF6j9I18I/AAAAAAAAOoE/PaWSU0czHYs/s1024/Photo%25252020150901221517972.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SICqBi4mP-k/VeaF6j9I18I/AAAAAAAAOoE/PaWSU0czHYs/s446/Photo%25252020150901221517972.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697412.7703" class="alignnone" width="446" height="333" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Next, I merged together a few sweater patterns to come up with one I liked, similar to the inspiration piece but different enough that it's not a direct copy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f3b2kloZ6vs/VeaR5mf88iI/AAAAAAAAOoc/-V6ALOnTr7A/s1024/Photo%25252020150901230612714.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f3b2kloZ6vs/VeaR5mf88iI/AAAAAAAAOoc/-V6ALOnTr7A/s600/Photo%25252020150901230612714.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697424.6443" class="alignnone" width="395" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">The original had some curves and organic lines in it but I opted for a straighter linear look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQSs-4bWpHdrPN0RJ-JPNUpiDcvEP-wQ9tPADp8JrUqiD49Ymb_KUU00gnyxT4ds538mW1NymaQFD5ZS96fuDB3Coh3eKsZg6nGwfgHzNSrbuh8mSEBwzzNeFjCIcyEYLzq-5mea7Ubvk/s1024/Photo%25252020150901114439458.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQSs-4bWpHdrPN0RJ-JPNUpiDcvEP-wQ9tPADp8JrUqiD49Ymb_KUU00gnyxT4ds538mW1NymaQFD5ZS96fuDB3Coh3eKsZg6nGwfgHzNSrbuh8mSEBwzzNeFjCIcyEYLzq-5mea7Ubvk/s430/Photo%25252020150901114439458.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697394.0442" class="alignnone" width="430" height="321" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I marked them with numbers,hash lines and very loose grain lines to help with cutting out and construction order.</div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-35R5UdNPPjw/VeXypITPc7I/AAAAAAAAOm8/F-BqI1AYEeo/s1024/Photo%25252020150901114439466.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-35R5UdNPPjw/VeXypITPc7I/AAAAAAAAOm8/F-BqI1AYEeo/s600/Photo%25252020150901114439466.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697367.05" class="alignnone" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">This is what that all looked like.</div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AAyI1-IRauo/VeXyqLiR9lI/AAAAAAAAOnE/WXJSet_Knzs/s1024/Photo%25252020150901114439475.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AAyI1-IRauo/VeXyqLiR9lI/AAAAAAAAOnE/WXJSet_Knzs/s600/Photo%25252020150901114439475.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697385.5496" class="alignnone" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Then I cut my pattern up into little pieces. It's a good thing I took pictures before I cut it up. I had to refer to them more then once!</div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F1evfSQAma8/VeXyrW8QlNI/AAAAAAAAOnM/HVoUKEPnAGI/s1024/Photo%25252020150901114439485.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F1evfSQAma8/VeXyrW8QlNI/AAAAAAAAOnM/HVoUKEPnAGI/s600/Photo%25252020150901114439485.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697407.6057" class="alignnone" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">I added 1/4 inch seam allowences as I went.</div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nq5WXUdqBHk/VeXysev3uYI/AAAAAAAAOnU/HlZ61DRga2A/s1024/Photo%25252020150901114439493.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nq5WXUdqBHk/VeXysev3uYI/AAAAAAAAOnU/HlZ61DRga2A/s600/Photo%25252020150901114439493.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697365.716" class="alignnone" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">All the horizontal pieces were seamed first, then the vertical ones- just like in quilting. Things got a little hairy a few times but fortunately there was no seam ripping involved. </div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aFZeWaU-U3I/VeaF7swNRzI/AAAAAAAAOoM/SmVTd_-rvHE/s1024/Photo%25252020150901221518122.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aFZeWaU-U3I/VeaF7swNRzI/AAAAAAAAOoM/SmVTd_-rvHE/s600/Photo%25252020150901221518122.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697376.998" class="alignnone" width="600" height="448" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">This is it before sleeves. It doesn't look like much I know!!!</div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3XpC93FsWmU/VeiK71JtwxI/AAAAAAAAOyY/h9tsQMEuOsY/s1024/Photo%25252020150903110100158.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3XpC93FsWmU/VeiK71JtwxI/AAAAAAAAOyY/h9tsQMEuOsY/s600/Photo%25252020150903110100158.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697421.184" class="alignnone" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Testing it out on the dolly lama.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W5PoC9Mw8Co/VeiK9Gbv_UI/AAAAAAAAOyg/QRBVWxBgkiU/s1024/Photo%25252020150903110100163.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W5PoC9Mw8Co/VeiK9Gbv_UI/AAAAAAAAOyg/QRBVWxBgkiU/s600/Photo%25252020150903110100163.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697365.9158" class="alignnone" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkfalIJK7UAC9FKcT3eHr_6QeKs9Zp6BNA_GGKLWVOOQYBlh-QPr-NaRnagS02AXoYm1Z8DDhdWYcwwNlozKZfrEzWVHq6jgrOK_1yImmnpmgl_EHVstQ6JpAkIhzYcMQViywOgHBn0s/s1024/Photo%25252020150906102655001.jpg" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkfalIJK7UAC9FKcT3eHr_6QeKs9Zp6BNA_GGKLWVOOQYBlh-QPr-NaRnagS02AXoYm1Z8DDhdWYcwwNlozKZfrEzWVHq6jgrOK_1yImmnpmgl_EHVstQ6JpAkIhzYcMQViywOgHBn0s/s600/Photo%25252020150906102655001.jpg" id="blogsy-1441564697353.8296" class="alignnone" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;">Finally finished .... doing a little happy dance in the back alley! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0zVbZhS8mIU/VefbF8CXQfI/AAAAAAAAOyI/g3Iicv6IYkI/s932/IMG_3431-ANIMATION.gif" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0zVbZhS8mIU/VefbF8CXQfI/AAAAAAAAOyI/g3Iicv6IYkI/s600/IMG_3431-ANIMATION.gif" id="blogsy-1441564697398.2004" class="alignnone" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p>From start to finish this probably only took me 4 hrs total to make. I used 8 different fabrics, putting a nice dent in the scrap box, and I upcycled 2 previously used garments!</p><p>I wore it to work the next day and and got many compliments, starting with the lady at the coffee shop and the gas station woman and Kathleen who works up stairs. My boss does not want me to shorten the sleeves because she likes to get my cast offs when I'm tired of them and she has long arms. My hubby has christened this my "witchy sweater"</p><p>Thanks for stopping by!</p><p>Maureen</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-63583688428438204882015-05-22T21:24:00.001-07:002015-05-24T11:23:35.026-07:00More Burda skinnys.<p> Oops, I did it again! <a href="https://www.google.ca/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=jvlfVY6gO4_siAKC-IC4Ag&gws_rd=ssl#q=burda+6855">6855</a> Burda. </p><p>I'm just loving this pattern! This is my fourth pair.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3RhoiO6xAOo/VWAA6EJsxwI/AAAAAAAAN5w/fsSDZN9wHdk/s1024/Photo%25252020150522212408672.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3RhoiO6xAOo/VWAA6EJsxwI/AAAAAAAAN5w/fsSDZN9wHdk/s600/Photo%25252020150522212408672.jpg" id="blogsy-1432362317574.3794" class="aligncenter" width="600" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p>The print is a little wild, so my details get lost in it, but all the same I love this cotton twill with a wee bit of stretch. Just picked it up at <a href="https://www.google.ca/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=jvlfVY6gO4_siAKC-IC4Ag&gws_rd=ssl#q=fabricana+coquitlam">Fabricana</a> Imports.</p><p>White top stitching thread would have shown off the details better but my butt did not want all that attention. All the details are there - in black ,and this time I added rivets to the stress points with my Prym snap tool that I never shut up about!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mOe1knBiqZs/VV__Im7WIuI/AAAAAAAAN5k/f95H0yg6xyQ/s848/Photo%25252020150522211600229.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mOe1knBiqZs/VV__Im7WIuI/AAAAAAAAN5k/f95H0yg6xyQ/s600/Photo%25252020150522211600229.jpg" id="blogsy-1432362317532.7285" class="aligncenter" width="449" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p> This season I am having serious wardrobe issues. All my tops last summer were patterned and nothing goes with all the printed bottoms I've been making this year. Anyone else having this problem?</p><p> Thanks for stopping by.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-16029425228659231892015-05-22T11:49:00.001-07:002015-05-22T12:04:02.039-07:00Alabama Chanin Corset Top<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A little slow stitching for me this weekend!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXqQoGgUuOVotGCGFoTVxPg-JfACI81zwvLIKP0saVVIlUKsG31OfOuAHZZeopwgjOjc74aC78d-kRzhMQbJf2jNjet1xzyEp1_x9NnIrEaCm-8RocFehtmvY_KDxvnkROMgVC7zkNJNg/s794/Photo%25252020150522091230011.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXqQoGgUuOVotGCGFoTVxPg-JfACI81zwvLIKP0saVVIlUKsG31OfOuAHZZeopwgjOjc74aC78d-kRzhMQbJf2jNjet1xzyEp1_x9NnIrEaCm-8RocFehtmvY_KDxvnkROMgVC7zkNJNg/s600/Photo%25252020150522091230011.jpg" id="blogsy-1432321249178.817" class="aligncenter" width="452" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my first attempt with AC's Corset top. I use two men's medium sized t shirts I collected from the thrift store.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OLkzHhaVsCQ/VV7eGOD9fWI/AAAAAAAANyI/5pKjLEuhBrw/s1024/Photo%25252020150522004250661.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OLkzHhaVsCQ/VV7eGOD9fWI/AAAAAAAANyI/5pKjLEuhBrw/s600/Photo%25252020150522004250661.jpg" id="blogsy-1432321249163.8774" class="aligncenter" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It turned out well and I really enjoyed making it while I sat outside enjoying the sunshine. But I have to say it's a bit racy for me and I will only wear it at home. I did a Google search and found that this looks really good on less busty women.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ykQohO4Y-k8/VV7eHCnVKWI/AAAAAAAANyQ/pvPlvU74UtI/s1024/Photo%25252020150522004250669.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ykQohO4Y-k8/VV7eHCnVKWI/AAAAAAAANyQ/pvPlvU74UtI/s600/Photo%25252020150522004250669.jpg" id="blogsy-1432321249247.396" class="aligncenter" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I learned a few things on this project I will regard for my next one.<br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pV8LLvdecJ0/VV7eIDjx5DI/AAAAAAAANyY/mdvhnV4dvMQ/s1024/Photo%25252020150522004250681.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pV8LLvdecJ0/VV7eIDjx5DI/AAAAAAAANyY/mdvhnV4dvMQ/s600/Photo%25252020150522004250681.jpg" id="blogsy-1432321249232.2527" class="aligncenter" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will make alterations so it fits better! The neckline was way too low and a bit wide through the shoulders. I threaded elastic through the neck and arms to bring it closer to the body. Once again I need to make Muslins!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The fabric was very thin so it offers zero support. Next time I will use a heavier knit or use a double thickness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I needed to add a 3" flounce to accommodate my muffin top. I really like the addition. It's very feminine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_DEy1KyUqH4/VV9YEmlvuUI/AAAAAAAANzs/3erCD7CHTVQ/s1023/Photo%25252020150522092259919.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_DEy1KyUqH4/VV9YEmlvuUI/AAAAAAAANzs/3erCD7CHTVQ/s600/Photo%25252020150522092259919.jpg" id="blogsy-1432321249200.8816" class="aligncenter" width="450" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last but not least , I will use a thimble!!!!!!! When I've joked in prior posts about sewing till my fingers were bleeding-I wasn't kidding. It's starting to heal but man that little sucker hurts like the dickens. I can't blame my injuries solely on this project. I have been diligently working on my AC style 4 panel skirt as well. <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZZLn3ZyuTWc/VV9QXOP1dSI/AAAAAAAANzQ/gBJ1qg8aLwg/s1024/Photo%25252020150522085030714.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZZLn3ZyuTWc/VV9QXOP1dSI/AAAAAAAANzQ/gBJ1qg8aLwg/s600/Photo%25252020150522085030714.jpg" id="blogsy-1432321249232.8538" class="aligncenter" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p> I call it AC style because it's her technique but my own designs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have yet to finish it, but it will be ready to wear this summer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-shPdFXXQKjA/VV92cZCj2SI/AAAAAAAAN0g/4T1T9Qst554/s1024/Photo%25252020150522113303605.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-shPdFXXQKjA/VV92cZCj2SI/AAAAAAAAN0g/4T1T9Qst554/s600/Photo%25252020150522113303605.jpg" id="blogsy-1432321249170.663" class="aligncenter" width="600" height="448" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It started off quite organic. Just paint and reverse appliqué. <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n-ttetIkMqk/VV92dS9jU-I/AAAAAAAAN0o/HDZ7No_mmQk/s1024/Photo%25252020150522113303593.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n-ttetIkMqk/VV92dS9jU-I/AAAAAAAAN0o/HDZ7No_mmQk/s600/Photo%25252020150522113303593.jpg" id="blogsy-1432321249175.5776" class="aligncenter" width="600" height="448" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I decided to make it more of a sampler.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aA7PAV1EOzk/VV92ep6X9qI/AAAAAAAAN0w/dwT5WriQa5k/s1024/Photo%25252020150522113303611.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aA7PAV1EOzk/VV92ep6X9qI/AAAAAAAAN0w/dwT5WriQa5k/s600/Photo%25252020150522113303611.jpg" id="blogsy-1432321249188.498" class="aligncenter" width="600" height="448" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br>Experimenting with different styles of her work.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BFk4kCYYi58/VV90xYReRiI/AAAAAAAANz8/FilYsOHzrAs/s1024/Photo%25252020150522112555469.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BFk4kCYYi58/VV90xYReRiI/AAAAAAAANz8/FilYsOHzrAs/s600/Photo%25252020150522112555469.jpg" id="blogsy-1432321249183.7866" class="aligncenter" width="600" height="448" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then the beading happened.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioD5DpsYXcJoEevzmpK3G1AFNlgpFIeettlEollg84KaSSxUvj2XsfPiDf6fmuliMu5ogmoNR-OQlIbu6RoTQ3d75cynvS4d0YY6lKMg6oDPc2smPeLzTCXvI2-5yLuGWU9Wi9GeaDWr8/s1024/Photo%25252020150522112555480.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioD5DpsYXcJoEevzmpK3G1AFNlgpFIeettlEollg84KaSSxUvj2XsfPiDf6fmuliMu5ogmoNR-OQlIbu6RoTQ3d75cynvS4d0YY6lKMg6oDPc2smPeLzTCXvI2-5yLuGWU9Wi9GeaDWr8/s600/Photo%25252020150522112555480.jpg" id="blogsy-1432321249256.1602" class="aligncenter" width="600" height="448" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And you know, now I just can't stop.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PiH8mSd4aSE/VV90zZcWcYI/AAAAAAAAN0M/y-7JQyHWZc8/s1024/Photo%25252020150522112555489.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PiH8mSd4aSE/VV90zZcWcYI/AAAAAAAAN0M/y-7JQyHWZc8/s600/Photo%25252020150522112555489.jpg" id="blogsy-1432321249240.864" class="aligncenter" width="600" height="448" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's become one of those things when more is just not enough- does that make sense?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I need to let my pointer heal up a bit more and then I'll get back in the saddle again- because I can't wait to wear it.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MX6Hp-9viLM/VV900akgVfI/AAAAAAAAN0U/aQnrxGEIApU/s1024/Photo%25252020150522112555499.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MX6Hp-9viLM/VV900akgVfI/AAAAAAAAN0U/aQnrxGEIApU/s600/Photo%25252020150522112555499.jpg" id="blogsy-1432321249186.8975" class="aligncenter" width="600" height="448" alt=""></a></div><p> Thanks for stopping by.</p><p>Your comments are welcomed.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-75331329178538430422015-04-21T10:27:00.001-07:002015-04-24T19:31:35.267-07:00Making Jeans- My way. 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I know in my last post I was all about my boot cut , dark denim jeans and now I'm making skinnys??? What? I'm still on my quest to make a great fitting pair of pants that I can just whip up in a day or two. I figure if I can morph together all the things I love from these pant experiences into one pattern, at the end of it all I will have my go to TNT!<br>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enter Burda <a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/67934">6855</a>!!!!!<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qCzJ8RnXuVA/VTl0yfPMhII/AAAAAAAANNM/FxaJ3vPGukE/s1024/Photo%25252020150423153820292.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qCzJ8RnXuVA/VTl0yfPMhII/AAAAAAAANNM/FxaJ3vPGukE/s600/Photo%25252020150423153820292.jpg" id="blogsy-1429923787714.8994" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are the first pair of pants I have ever made that I did not have to alter- at all!! Okay- maybe the length. It's like they were custom made for me.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HRhbGNChozw/VTl01EQ3jJI/AAAAAAAANNU/MDZFO-3rfTU/s1024/Photo%25252020150423153820284.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HRhbGNChozw/VTl01EQ3jJI/AAAAAAAANNU/MDZFO-3rfTU/s600/Photo%25252020150423153820284.jpg" id="blogsy-1429923787712.2026" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm a happy little sewer. If you kiss enough frogs your Prince will appear. Right?<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hwvb8Rw6Gws/VTl03kUWjgI/AAAAAAAANNc/1lSAbAMswoc/s1024/Photo%25252020150423153820276.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hwvb8Rw6Gws/VTl03kUWjgI/AAAAAAAANNc/1lSAbAMswoc/s600/Photo%25252020150423153820276.jpg" id="blogsy-1429923787664.834" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is pair #2. I made them with a light weight polyester stretch twill. It's not the kind of fabric I would normally buy but I just loved the print. It went from shopping bag to cutting table within minutes of purchase.That almost never happens!<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9kWVAbE9BTM/VTl0pZGbXnI/AAAAAAAANMs/YygzJkczfKk/s1024/Photo%25252020150423153820327.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9kWVAbE9BTM/VTl0pZGbXnI/AAAAAAAANMs/YygzJkczfKk/s600/Photo%25252020150423153820327.jpg" id="blogsy-1429923787742.2666" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought the poly might not work. I was wrong. It could be mistaken for denim.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sq2tzYh4S3s/VTl0nOjY2CI/AAAAAAAANMk/kkRrsmAPAp8/s1024/Photo%25252020150423153820335.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sq2tzYh4S3s/VTl0nOjY2CI/AAAAAAAANMk/kkRrsmAPAp8/s600/Photo%25252020150423153820335.jpg" id="blogsy-1429923787719.0618" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> This pattern went together just beautifully. It was so much easier to sew with then the heavy denim, and I could still use all the jeans style topstitching details - or not.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jF996cFroG4/VTl0iNq0ugI/AAAAAAAANMU/vHO4xtnmCQ0/s1024/Photo%25252020150423153820344.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jF996cFroG4/VTl0iNq0ugI/AAAAAAAANMU/vHO4xtnmCQ0/s600/Photo%25252020150423153820344.jpg" id="blogsy-1429923787688.9788" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a>
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<p> This pattern has a shaped waistband so there was no gaping at the back. </p>
<p>I have a feeling these fit me so well because they are a "young" size which translates to old school Misses size. I'm not small enough for petite size and most average woman's are too big so I'm thinking it's almost a 1/2 size- like a size 9. I'm curious to know where all the half sizes have gone!!! It must be a manufacturing cut back of some sort. Trying to find shoes with 1/2 sizes is getting harder and harder these days too.</p>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oops, I fibbed, one other thing I changed was to make the back pockets a 1/4 inch larger all the way round.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aUw62nEgYL4/VTl0k_Ycb-I/AAAAAAAANMc/hNCtef8Xniw/s1024/Photo%25252020150423153820340.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aUw62nEgYL4/VTl0k_Ycb-I/AAAAAAAANMc/hNCtef8Xniw/s600/Photo%25252020150423153820340.jpg" id="blogsy-1429923787723.3313" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a>
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<p> I opted not to put belt loops on so it would present a flatter face when I wear them with form fitting t-shirts.</p>
<p>I used Mettler topstitching thread and had a few issues. It kept shredding when I went through a few thicknesses of fabric. I was using a new Jean topstitching needle too so I'm thinking maybe it just didn't like the polyester?? Any Ideas?</p>
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<p> The only thing I didn't love about this pattern is the fact that it does not have a back yoke, which would give them a true blue jean styling. I'm hoping as I gain proficiency at drafting or grafting I will be able to frankenpattern my own yoke. In the mean time I can live with the back darts.</p>
<p>I have also learned how to fashion a non stretch panel, or front facing that acts as a tummy suppressor, I have used it with these. It is especially nice to use this technique with light weight fabrics as it gives body and camouflages my body at the same time;)</p>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my first pair. They also fit great but they SHRUNK. Yes- I pre washed. But next time I may have to pre wash 2 or 3 times.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xSBFNT93vVs/VTmBmhLVVXI/AAAAAAAANOE/divYZqaQrsw/s1024/Photo%25252020150423163358946.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xSBFNT93vVs/VTmBmhLVVXI/AAAAAAAANOE/divYZqaQrsw/s600/Photo%25252020150423163358946.jpg" id="blogsy-1429923787749.4321" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have to do a few deep knee bends when I first put them on ....... I'll just have to wear a tunic with them!<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ou0TM2J_HbY/VTmBoxAzv4I/AAAAAAAANOM/RyvY9uDXv_w/s1024/Photo%25252020150423163358963.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ou0TM2J_HbY/VTmBoxAzv4I/AAAAAAAANOM/RyvY9uDXv_w/s600/Photo%25252020150423163358963.jpg" id="blogsy-1429923787699.584" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For topstitching thread I used Güttermann this time and it did not shred. It seems to have a tighter twist to it. This will now be my go to brand.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KU-o6XkZOL8/VTmBtSj3nZI/AAAAAAAANOc/9fa70JzmAR8/s1024/Photo%25252020150423163358998.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KU-o6XkZOL8/VTmBtSj3nZI/AAAAAAAANOc/9fa70JzmAR8/s600/Photo%25252020150423163358998.jpg" id="blogsy-1429923787724.0083" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a>
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<p> For a little added custom detail, I used 2 strands and did some cross stitch - by hand - on the belt loops. I really like how it turned out. I thought it needed something because of the absent yoke.</p>
<p>Here on the bum the pockets look like 2 bullseye targets. Another reason to wear them with tunics!! I have been doing a little research on back pockets. There is quite a science to them. Above all you want to avoid the dreaded "mom bum". This is a is something I will be studying further as I have a flat bottom and I get the mom bum look automatically. In the meantime I find myself checking out other women's tushes and back pockets- kinda weird, LOL!! Strictly research. I'd rather learn how to make perfect back pockets then take up the Brazillian Butt workout any day.</p>
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Part 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistD-Oyi_6MdAIm63txGxp_mciYRKpS_CnK_mxuYZhKSjrylb-f08u7an3YKrBGiO5zRuDeaZFPQyCLGf1at7P_FjltSdzR5i1cDfpvwl1ane_L90zERh0YWlg2JJivRXv2SgA2GG3iXk/s1024/Photo%25252020150420203239100.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>The whole of April has left me consumed with making my own Jeans. So far I've made 4 pairs from two patterns and have been fairly happy with the outcome.</div><p>In the beginning I was looking for a mid rise, boot cut, style that I could make up in a dark denim. Dark denim has been off the market lately. In favor now is the faded, distressed, destroyed look for skinnys and BF jeans. I have plenty of the faded and distressed. I want dark denim back because its dressier for work.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistD-Oyi_6MdAIm63txGxp_mciYRKpS_CnK_mxuYZhKSjrylb-f08u7an3YKrBGiO5zRuDeaZFPQyCLGf1at7P_FjltSdzR5i1cDfpvwl1ane_L90zERh0YWlg2JJivRXv2SgA2GG3iXk/s1024/Photo%25252020150420203239100.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistD-Oyi_6MdAIm63txGxp_mciYRKpS_CnK_mxuYZhKSjrylb-f08u7an3YKrBGiO5zRuDeaZFPQyCLGf1at7P_FjltSdzR5i1cDfpvwl1ane_L90zERh0YWlg2JJivRXv2SgA2GG3iXk/s600/Photo%25252020150420203239100.jpg" id="blogsy-1429589651055.3918" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SNGNR9WADxc/VTXE6vtR86I/AAAAAAAAMqY/MuQZm8317Ac/s1004/Photo%25252020150420203239108.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SNGNR9WADxc/VTXE6vtR86I/AAAAAAAAMqY/MuQZm8317Ac/s600/Photo%25252020150420203239108.jpg" id="blogsy-1429589651042.8513" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="433" height="600"></a></div><p>First I made McCall's <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6610-products-23003.php?page_id=96">6610</a> in a nice stretch twill. I blogged about it <a href="http://maureenclayton.blogspot.ca/2015/04/eureka-mccalls-6610.html">here</a>. They became my wearable muslin.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MScdN6Zef4c/VTW9tP1XejI/AAAAAAAAMpw/sR5FnrvyG3I/s1024/Photo%25252020150420200146560.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MScdN6Zef4c/VTW9tP1XejI/AAAAAAAAMpw/sR5FnrvyG3I/s600/Photo%25252020150420200146560.jpg" id="blogsy-1429589651061.6313" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="436" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made my next pair in a non stretch/woven. I think they turned out great, but there is still lots of room for tweaking. One thing I will do next time - I will make them a tad smaller. Jeans need to fit SNUG because they stretch out within hours of wearing them.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g0QMZg08OnI/VTW9r-GfpmI/AAAAAAAAMpo/2ZKL-LoTW9c/s1024/Photo%25252020150420200146565.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g0QMZg08OnI/VTW9r-GfpmI/AAAAAAAAMpo/2ZKL-LoTW9c/s600/Photo%25252020150420200146565.jpg" id="blogsy-1429589651029.687" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="357" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I don't have a great picture of the fly front and topstitching, but it's nice. I did a triple stitch at 3.5. I used Güttermann polyester topstitching thread. I think I could get obsessed with topstitching.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YqW6nwlDCS0/VTW9uBIzJfI/AAAAAAAAMp4/x10lHfInclE/s1024/Photo%25252020150420200146552.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YqW6nwlDCS0/VTW9uBIzJfI/AAAAAAAAMp4/x10lHfInclE/s600/Photo%25252020150420200146552.jpg" id="blogsy-1429589651095.5422" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="411" height="600"></a></div><p> This is me showing off my Perfectly fitted waistband and yoke.</p><p>The McCall's pattern 6610 was not as straight forward as it could have been. There were lots of fitting tips which was good but I thought the zipper application was complicated with a separate fly. I combined it to a one piece and use a Kwik sew method.</p><p> Altered the yoke to my measurements.</p><p>Drafted a fitted 2 piece waist band.</p><p>Made the rise petite.</p><p> Added 1/4 inch to the hips. This I will not do next time.</p><p>Slimmed out the legs by at least an inch.</p><p>When attaching the waistband used a larger seam allowence to lower the waist.</p><p>Used snaps instead of button/ buttonholes.</p><p>On my next pair in this pattern I will:</p><p>Take out about 1/4 to 1/2 inch vertically through the tummy area- not the hips.</p><p>Slim out the thigh a1/4 inch more.</p><p>Add 1 inch to my altered length. They shrunk after I washed them even though I pre washed in hot water and hot dryer.</p><p>My next post- Part 2- will be Skinny pants BURDA 6855 I have made 2 pairs from this pattern.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x7hzR_m4_SI/VTXOiqcapWI/AAAAAAAAMqo/FJvYFfv-Ssg/s1024/Photo%25252020150420211405900.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x7hzR_m4_SI/VTXOiqcapWI/AAAAAAAAMqo/FJvYFfv-Ssg/s600/Photo%25252020150420211405900.jpg" id="blogsy-1429589651006.698" class="aligncenter" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p>Thanks for stopping by.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-23593040729961573392015-04-14T21:14:00.001-07:002015-04-14T21:36:08.765-07:00Fast and (stupid) easy 5652 Butterick
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For my Make A Garment A Month project I made Butterick 5652- view A</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The theme was to be spring flowers-showers,and colour blocking.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think I cheated. </div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First off this pattern is super or stupid easy. Front / back / done. This is the same pattern I used to make my jumpsuit. I like it when I get my money's worth out of a pattern.<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OOS97piMwbI/VS3W_oTd_JI/AAAAAAAAMHI/YE7qDM8Zei0/s1024/Photo%25252020150414201034974.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OOS97piMwbI/VS3W_oTd_JI/AAAAAAAAMHI/YE7qDM8Zei0/s600/Photo%25252020150414201034974.jpg" id="blogsy-1429071501926.3774" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a panel print that I didn't want to chop up so I placed the front on the fold, avoiding the center seam. I altered the neckline by adding a slight curve to it rather then just a straight triangle. Kinda softens it a little. I know this because this is the second one I have made and I like my version better. Ha! And I wanted to use my new French curve tool. I also added black binding on the neck to add contrast.<br><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s0ov3AOCK84/VS3WWhOmOSI/AAAAAAAAMG4/j5z4kgdGAlg/s1024/Photo%25252020150414200844979.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s0ov3AOCK84/VS3WWhOmOSI/AAAAAAAAMG4/j5z4kgdGAlg/s600/Photo%25252020150414200844979.jpg" id="blogsy-1429071501951.3394" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a>
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<p> This is such a bad photo of the fabric, but there are yellow flowers on it and grey clouds behind the city scape of Paris. My cheat? I used a plain black knit for the back. It's a stretch , but that's my colour blocking!!</p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have my eyes closed wishing I was in Paris!<br><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DNtCWWAbjlM/VS3WXreedvI/AAAAAAAAMHA/zaaocnnN7s0/s1024/Photo%25252020150414200844997.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DNtCWWAbjlM/VS3WXreedvI/AAAAAAAAMHA/zaaocnnN7s0/s600/Photo%25252020150414200844997.jpg" id="blogsy-1429071501936.8242" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="468" height="600"></a>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was the first one I made. This is an extra small. Believe it or not!!!! My usual size is 8-10 so I am swimming in this. This will be in my suit case for Mexico next year. A great beach cover up.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ivTj9oiALQY/VS3ZPTEYeoI/AAAAAAAAMHU/tOuMlihx_IA/s1024/Photo%25252020150414202118890.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ivTj9oiALQY/VS3ZPTEYeoI/AAAAAAAAMHU/tOuMlihx_IA/s600/Photo%25252020150414202118890.jpg" id="blogsy-1429071501958.4092" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="459" height="600"></a>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this fabric. Leopard print butterflies. For an old cougar in the spring!! Strangers have complimented this fabric. I have a few scraps left over, I'll try to squeeze out some cap sleeves with them. I want to use up every little piece.</div>
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I think I've discovered my new TNT pants/jeans pattern. <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6610-products-23003.php?page_id=114&search_control=display&list=search">McCalls 6610</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDa2I8_LuukTlMXHEnCCDa0DImSQeuihODn4BU6FZg1akM2DML3c8-qjiEoMARZc85O_9IyvHLEBIFg4ox2nSGRZO6Xuo4LRDovjs_5SawfRsqpJCzICejyHv0uMm04OtKSba0NTs0oTw/s1024/Photo%25252020150403134451147.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDa2I8_LuukTlMXHEnCCDa0DImSQeuihODn4BU6FZg1akM2DML3c8-qjiEoMARZc85O_9IyvHLEBIFg4ox2nSGRZO6Xuo4LRDovjs_5SawfRsqpJCzICejyHv0uMm04OtKSba0NTs0oTw/s600/Photo%25252020150403134451147.jpg" id="blogsy-1428103270324.987" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><p> I know "skinnys" are all that and a bag of chips these days but I still like my boot cuts to wear with, go figure- boots. Not the 4" stilettos featured on the pattern envelope. I think they turned out great and they fit me beautifully. They were not however, without their challenges.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-M0X3QtIc5po/VR77_bDQerI/AAAAAAAALqc/lQg4HXKi1uo/s1024/Photo%25252020150403134451128.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-M0X3QtIc5po/VR77_bDQerI/AAAAAAAALqc/lQg4HXKi1uo/s600/Photo%25252020150403134451128.jpg" id="blogsy-1428103270291.6887" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><p> I made them up in a really nice weighty 2% stretch twill that's been in my stash forever. This pattern can also be made in woven. As per my usual sewing habits I should have made a muslin first but I'm far to impatient for that. I started with a size 10- the closest to my measurements and then adjusted the pattern a little bigger then the petite, as I'm some where between petite and regular. I added a 1/4 inch to the hips, so that's 1/2 an inch per side. I knew the waist height was going to be just below my boobs but I thought I would deal with that later.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCn1RLZHsBV-qlVOoxJILtTcSBDvdbbU5ZBwawoHRnE50haJScsC__q1xL824RmqwSJMqoOg5QaNcw6cU9MaKUmpcjTDpvLJ6l24N1s9FrfU2AbkcWYqJ7xqUyUIROe9789h3S-6q7js/s1024/Photo%25252020150403134451120.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCn1RLZHsBV-qlVOoxJILtTcSBDvdbbU5ZBwawoHRnE50haJScsC__q1xL824RmqwSJMqoOg5QaNcw6cU9MaKUmpcjTDpvLJ6l24N1s9FrfU2AbkcWYqJ7xqUyUIROe9789h3S-6q7js/s600/Photo%25252020150403134451120.jpg" id="blogsy-1428103270310.357" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><p> I liked this pattern because the pocket bag travels from the hip to the zip and creates a nice tummy holder inner. I will use this style on all my form fitting pants from now on. The fly front zipper was originally in two parts and those always give me grief so I just attached it on my tissue and cut it as one. I have a Kwik Sew zip method I like to follow-so I used that. It worked out but I did have to fiddle with the pocket lining as it was not accounted for in my method. This will require more study to perfect.</p><p>One of my "Eureka" moments came when I realized I did not have to use the official bar tack stitch on my machine.Duh! It does a beautiful bar tack, the problem lies with operator error!!! I break needles and screw up the placement all the time and those little suckers are a pain to unpick! I watched a short <a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4OH2uiaZXyc">Angela Wolf</a> You Tube video and she just used a narrow, closely spaced zig zag. So that's what I did!!!! Worked a charm. I have to remember there really are no "Sewing Police"(from now on refered to as the SP) I really need to take her<a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/sewing-designer-jeans/460"> Craftsy Jeans class</a>.</p><p> As the maker of my own garments I can bend the rules to suit myself as they work for me. I'm happy as long as I have a high level of professional quality and fit at the end of the day. I want to hear "nice pants" and not "Did you make those?" With that suspect tone in their voice- you know the one!</p><p>So at the end of my day these pants did not look so professional on the inside. LOL- I used some x-mas cotton for the lining- yucky. And I did not use my serger, because I kept thinking they were not going to work out so why bother. I did zig zag them at least. Oh- and a really ugly rust coloured zipper that apparently, previously resided in another garment???? Waste not, want not!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OfZSonO3Q_E/VR78BUJhiNI/AAAAAAAALqs/KMbBRjrzpoA/s1024/Photo%25252020150403134451142.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OfZSonO3Q_E/VR78BUJhiNI/AAAAAAAALqs/KMbBRjrzpoA/s600/Photo%25252020150403134451142.jpg" id="blogsy-1428103270275.0125" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All of my difficult fitting issues hinged around this area in the back. I know it looks like a hot mess- but- now I know how to work this out on the muslin I plan to make. Yes, you heard right. I plan to make a MUSLIN. For this pair I just added some small darts to take in the gape. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the waist band I made it in two parts with a CB seam. I've done this before and knew I could make an adjustment there if need be. I did need to and did so in the way of a fish eye dart through the CB. Such a hack job, I know!!!! However this lead me to my next Eureka moment- I will Learn how to draft my own fitted waist band. There are lots of tutorials online for doing this and it looks very easy. I keep telling myself- Muslin, no SP.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Attaching the waist band then gave me 70's style high waisters- not a good look on me. So just kept stitching until I got it to a height I liked. This also reduced the width of the waist band. This was a good thing as it was way too wide for me anyways. Muslin! No SP! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have made the <a href="http://www.jalie.com/jalie2908-women-s-stretch-jeans-sewing-pattern.html">Jalie Jeans</a> and had the exact same issue. In fact, almost every pair of pants I've made comes down to this problem so it really is time to address this once and for all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-97irWKeq--s/VR8MfXgf-0I/AAAAAAAALrQ/qZ7dAb1Gydk/s888/Photo%25252020150403145605614.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-97irWKeq--s/VR8MfXgf-0I/AAAAAAAALrQ/qZ7dAb1Gydk/s600/Photo%25252020150403145605614.jpg" id="blogsy-1428103270267.5864" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="600" height="470"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the outside it doesn't look THAT bad. I rationalize this with the fact that never tuck my shirts in any ways so no one will see it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLlvzFtHg7Z_9oTCT6Eeix1TDEIvbovrs_aRyRap6pam-IRu-TdSY02Fyn4ubk7ZFCc1fQkeqvTJe5k58E89E2f0OSJ4F-w0zr36TWej_WkTQgeDkMUO3gxIRCeVnNq91-N1KtAXDm7Q/s1024/Photo%25252020150403152543741.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLlvzFtHg7Z_9oTCT6Eeix1TDEIvbovrs_aRyRap6pam-IRu-TdSY02Fyn4ubk7ZFCc1fQkeqvTJe5k58E89E2f0OSJ4F-w0zr36TWej_WkTQgeDkMUO3gxIRCeVnNq91-N1KtAXDm7Q/s600/Photo%25252020150403152543741.jpg" id="blogsy-1428103270277.2852" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I didn't get all fancy with my back pockets. I used regular thread for topstitching- NO SP. For topstitching, I really like to take advantage of my presser feet. These are the ones I use.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZQZPlyn1CMw/VR8gWUGnXjI/AAAAAAAALsI/Dv4LCfsf6Ds/s1024/Photo%25252020150403162046325.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZQZPlyn1CMw/VR8gWUGnXjI/AAAAAAAALsI/Dv4LCfsf6Ds/s600/Photo%25252020150403162046325.jpg" id="blogsy-1428103270327.7134" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="600" height="578"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> But really, the thing I like the best about these is the beautiful snap closure! That took me all of 45 second to do with my PRYM snap setter which I blogged about <a href="http://maureenclayton.blogspot.ca/search?updated-max=2015-02-19T23:37:00-08:00&max-results=7">here</a>. If you want to make your life easy you must have one! Magic. On my next pair I'm undecided whether use rivets and my PRYM tool. Or the zig zag faux bar tacks. It's nice to have options.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AFTys8s98Ew/VR8Tf79AqOI/AAAAAAAALro/phtLb_55GwQ/s1024/Photo%25252020150403152543731.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AFTys8s98Ew/VR8Tf79AqOI/AAAAAAAALro/phtLb_55GwQ/s600/Photo%25252020150403152543731.jpg" id="blogsy-1428103270278.8372" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><p> I'm too lazy to to take a picture of me wearing them. I made them and blogged them in two days. That's enough for me. On my next pair when all the kinks are worked out I will model them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6AYQu4EGDww/VR8Yk9POV-I/AAAAAAAALr4/r_ZvyQdHUS0/s1024/Photo%25252020150403154735693.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6AYQu4EGDww/VR8Yk9POV-I/AAAAAAAALr4/r_ZvyQdHUS0/s600/Photo%25252020150403154735693.jpg" id="blogsy-1428103270311.2236" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="600" height="448"></a></div><p> It's 4:00 as I write this. I'm still in my house coat. The fire place is on. I'm cozy on the couch, Lola is near me. Lasagna for dinner . It's raining sideways in Vancouver as witnessed out my kitchen window. It's Good Friday. And it really is good. </p><p>Thanks for stopping by.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-65528751927076714332015-03-30T09:23:00.001-07:002015-03-30T22:28:54.868-07:00LoriAnne tunic 5910<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.textiletransformations.com/patterns/out-and-about-tunic">LoriAnne tunic 5910</a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tl9g4RLYnTU/VRl4eyjqYlI/AAAAAAAALmI/uEmE6KT6VWo/s1024/Photo%25252020150330092323346.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tl9g4RLYnTU/VRl4eyjqYlI/AAAAAAAALmI/uEmE6KT6VWo/s600/Photo%25252020150330092323346.jpg" id="blogsy-1427742070655.736" class="aligncenter" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> This is one of the indie patterns I picked up a Expo this year. I had such high hopes for a nice semi-fitted woven tunic. Sorry LoriAnne, this one has left me still hoping. It didn't look anything like the pattern envelope when I was finished!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rkmIlbNoUv8/VRl4gDumvbI/AAAAAAAALmQ/RaCvJ_yrCzY/s1024/Photo%25252020150330092323550.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rkmIlbNoUv8/VRl4gDumvbI/AAAAAAAALmQ/RaCvJ_yrCzY/s600/Photo%25252020150330092323550.jpg" id="blogsy-1427742070691.7278" class="aligncenter" width="340" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p> Despite my disappointment with this pattern, I still managed to produce a wearable little top. I used a linen, pre washed, and stenciled on it using Lumiere paint by Jacquard in a metallic grey. The stencil is from The Crafters workshop.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CvRaiurBjDA/VRl4hGmOt8I/AAAAAAAALmY/JxWGje3rxOw/s1024/Photo%25252020150330092323701.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CvRaiurBjDA/VRl4hGmOt8I/AAAAAAAALmY/JxWGje3rxOw/s600/Photo%25252020150330092323701.jpg" id="blogsy-1427742070621.4485" class="aligncenter" width="288" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I originally made the first view-In a black voile burnout. It stitched up okay but it was a square box with no style what so ever. I didn't even waste a digital picture on it.</span></p><p style="text-align: start;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Next I tried the second view- the one with the princess seams. The line drawing and the fashion sketch on the envelope, clearly shows a garment with a shapely waist indentation and a longer, slimmer silhouette. Nope , square , boxy/short, shapeless. Is it just me? Tunics are supposed to be on the longer side, Right? Well what ever - I gave both views a try and I'll give both of them a thumbs down. I made my usual size 10 and I don't usually have many fitting issues. I think it's just a shapeless pattern. Maybe if there had been a photo of a real garment on a real person I could have made a better decision on which pattern to purchase.</span></p><div><br></div><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GDpn9MwxkmM/VRl4iFFcF0I/AAAAAAAALmg/1HZuP_BUaZY/s1024/Photo%25252020150330092323854.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GDpn9MwxkmM/VRl4iFFcF0I/AAAAAAAALmg/1HZuP_BUaZY/s600/Photo%25252020150330092323854.jpg" id="blogsy-1427742070659.7693" class="aligncenter" width="402" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p> </p><p> From below the arm and down the entire length I removed 4" from both sides. The bust point fit perfectly. There were side slits but I closed them up. To give it a little bit of a currant look, I gave the bottom with a gentle hi/ low hemline, without removing any length from the back as it was short enough already.</p><p>Yes, I could have shaped in the princess seams a little but they were already topstitched. And besides, it was not supposed to be a tight fitting bodice, it was supposed to have a hint of shape!</p><p>I don't like to give bad reviews. I'm sure it's just that this is not the pattern for me. LoriAnne had some other styles that looked really nice and one day I might give them another try. But for now I can find lots of other things to make that actually fit without reinventing the fly wheel.</p><p>Has anyone else tried her pattern? Any success? Let me know.</p><p>Thanks for stopping by.</p><p>Maureen</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-10473463724033403512015-03-27T01:29:00.001-07:002015-03-27T10:01:18.111-07:00Butterick 5652 Fast & Easy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is such a strange little pattern- a dress, a top, a jumpsuit, pants, and what the heck- lets throw a muumuu in there! <a href="http://butterick.mccall.com/b5652-products-14504.php?page_id=155">5652</a><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sbSpP17Licc/VRTyER77OKI/AAAAAAAALfc/0h0vidbZkEA/s1024/Photo%25252020150326225958705.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sbSpP17Licc/VRTyER77OKI/AAAAAAAALfc/0h0vidbZkEA/s600/Photo%25252020150326225958705.jpg" id="blogsy-1427475568538.1733" class="aligncenter" width="416" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I picked this because I liked the top, then decided on the jumpsuit. I read some reviews on the PR website , after I bought it, of course, most were not highly recommended. However I listened carefully to what they had to say and took the advice. Very loose fitting, usually means huge, so I cut out an extra small, if you can believe it, and it was still way too big. The rise fit just perfect , that was my major concern. The pant length was bizarre- never in fashion history, have pants ever been cut at that spot. Why you ask? Because it's awful and unflattering on every body type! I added around 6" to make them real pants. I also added 1" to the sleeve length.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--H7hgbcvGNI/VRT11Zyz2OI/AAAAAAAALgY/gMrwIcK_XxM/s1024/Photo%25252020150326231638399.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--H7hgbcvGNI/VRT11Zyz2OI/AAAAAAAALgY/gMrwIcK_XxM/s600/Photo%25252020150326231638399.jpg" id="blogsy-1427475568567.134" class="aligncenter" width="600" height="448" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Still, I just had a hunch I would love this pattern. Although this jumpsuit is a totally modified from the original, it had the right bones. I liked the simplicity - only 2 pieces! ( and pockets)The sleeves gave me the right amount of coverage I was looking for.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This fabric was a dream to sew with. I picked it up at expo- can't remember the booth. I wish I had bolts of it!!! Sadly it's all gone now. I think it would be a double knit of some sort, fiber content escapes me too. I did pre wash it in hot water and the dyer, so I'm good to go. I had to use a press cloth and a clapper for all my seams so there must be poly in it. I has such a nice weight and drape and a bit of stretch, and it feels yummy and rich.<br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL8g0GbukBzO6QttXvzT0OZfET4K892qoEmgXLdlyy28RO9UR7ab-qrWL6t-U_Nf2r3z6ulYAMcaMZ7dQ8adV8H50bV7kDn9D6BXvkmQAz4Us4p7OTD3rRkU55ML37fgSxtMQnnUz8Jj0/s1024/Photo%25252020150326225958710.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL8g0GbukBzO6QttXvzT0OZfET4K892qoEmgXLdlyy28RO9UR7ab-qrWL6t-U_Nf2r3z6ulYAMcaMZ7dQ8adV8H50bV7kDn9D6BXvkmQAz4Us4p7OTD3rRkU55ML37fgSxtMQnnUz8Jj0/s600/Photo%25252020150326225958710.jpg" id="blogsy-1427475568595.7773" class="aligncenter" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The original pattern had a 22" zipper in the back (I could just see that as a disaster with my tiny bladder.) so I moved the zipper to the front. Used a shorter one and did an exposed application.<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-y-3_Jgo1t2c/VRTyHDAh3RI/AAAAAAAALfs/9qoO26QqlIw/s1024/Photo%25252020150326225950454.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-y-3_Jgo1t2c/VRTyHDAh3RI/AAAAAAAALfs/9qoO26QqlIw/s600/Photo%25252020150326225950454.jpg" id="blogsy-1427475568552.329" class="aligncenter" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Omitted the side pockets after much debate. So glad I did. I took in the side seams around the waist area only and some from the center back seam. Then I added long fish eye darts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tQP68PfLZXY/VRTyIQAuwrI/AAAAAAAALf0/UvTmjc3kcas/s1024/Photo%25252020150326225950460.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tQP68PfLZXY/VRTyIQAuwrI/AAAAAAAALf0/UvTmjc3kcas/s600/Photo%25252020150326225950460.jpg" id="blogsy-1427475568552.8884" class="aligncenter" width="448" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Zippers are my Kryptonite. I always shy away from them but there was no getting around it on this one. I added fusable interfacing to stabilize it. That really helped. And I just went slow.... I only had to pick it out twice:(. I'm happy with how it turned out.) FYI , the Internet could use a few good tutorials on exsposed zipper applications.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKxKbZ3oS47d2q1eyVtDndKIwhbH2U3RlFpeOASo-KiJylbRy5MlyZulYeOdvQielTT8J4sqWtjpOOp07j5PSUF0GrY1rd9NppdVNHZiMXatewTOWK7J5zHTmrEIv5x7y5HpSu7vRXn0w/s1024/Photo%25252020150326174722505.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKxKbZ3oS47d2q1eyVtDndKIwhbH2U3RlFpeOASo-KiJylbRy5MlyZulYeOdvQielTT8J4sqWtjpOOp07j5PSUF0GrY1rd9NppdVNHZiMXatewTOWK7J5zHTmrEIv5x7y5HpSu7vRXn0w/s600/Photo%25252020150326174722505.jpg" id="blogsy-1427475568556.1475" class="aligncenter" width="450" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p> It took me a few days to figure out the belt loop thing. Right up to the last second I was sure I was going to add waist pleats - circa 1930's /40's style. Then decided I liked the clean lines look better. </p><p>For all my hems I used bias lace and hand stitched them. The neck edge is bias tape, turn, hand stitch. Just nice and clean. There was no serger used on this garment at all as it add too much bulk to the seams. This fabric will not fray.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUF4ZnCUgvt8BJct1PiZvpRT7ZBCMduSWio6ebEl-s5accge4TE_tk1LFsw4dYxb7ctxS7bBh8Ze7SjOsmcV9ywtoLw50hbmRvGZ43E9UX-sHr6c5ivQ6mVzi-bn2_lZAVRivBOLNEfA/s912/Photo%25252020150326174722494.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUF4ZnCUgvt8BJct1PiZvpRT7ZBCMduSWio6ebEl-s5accge4TE_tk1LFsw4dYxb7ctxS7bBh8Ze7SjOsmcV9ywtoLw50hbmRvGZ43E9UX-sHr6c5ivQ6mVzi-bn2_lZAVRivBOLNEfA/s600/Photo%25252020150326174722494.jpg" id="blogsy-1427475568587.0432" class="aligncenter" width="533" height="600" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I positioned the belt loops higher at the back so my belt would sit lower on the front- I loath waist belts on me. I think they make me look too booby. Men might question that concept but I learned long ago to dress for myself.<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-eLFeuV7JSZw/VRSo3o7yPHI/AAAAAAAALYA/uCEJ-CUmPew/s1008/Photo%25252020150326174722509.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-eLFeuV7JSZw/VRSo3o7yPHI/AAAAAAAALYA/uCEJ-CUmPew/s600/Photo%25252020150326174722509.jpg" id="blogsy-1427475568556.283" class="aligncenter" width="486" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p> Back view. Thank you Spanks for keeping it all together. A girls best friend!!!</p><p> Thanks for stopping by!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-75238461501013553462015-03-19T10:17:00.001-07:002015-03-19T10:19:52.457-07:00Saying good-bye....letting it go<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A Jenny Haskins quilt.<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GbzOriOSC0Y/VQkQuHhzvcI/AAAAAAAALK8/Po_I7TBnms8/s1024/Photo%25252020150317224219295.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GbzOriOSC0Y/VQkQuHhzvcI/AAAAAAAALK8/Po_I7TBnms8/s600/Photo%25252020150317224219295.jpg" id="blogsy-1426785470653.4363" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"> </div><p> I made this quilt for my Mom for her 80th birthday. It was a joy to make and to give. Now I give it away a second time. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tIqTvQoGPEA/VQkQeQOoHDI/AAAAAAAALJc/31_sFYqK2QI/s1024/Photo%25252020150317224143440.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tIqTvQoGPEA/VQkQeQOoHDI/AAAAAAAALJc/31_sFYqK2QI/s600/Photo%25252020150317224143440.jpg" id="blogsy-1426785470725.774" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><p> </p><p>This is a <a href="http://jennyhaskins.com/wordpress/?product=jennys-heritage">Jenny Haskins Heritage</a> quilt. Her patterns are mostly influenced by the Victorian era, a love Mom and I both shared. Mom passed away July of 2014 so the quilt came back to me. I was never meant to have it. It just sat in the back of my closet, in a paper bag, making me sad and turning yellow.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2XAh1XVKwRc/VQkQwJqw4TI/AAAAAAAALLE/R1-4aoH5-kU/s1024/Photo%25252020150317224219301.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2XAh1XVKwRc/VQkQwJqw4TI/AAAAAAAALLE/R1-4aoH5-kU/s600/Photo%25252020150317224219301.jpg" id="blogsy-1426785470732.119" class="" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><p> </p><p>I decided with my whole heart and without a single reservation I wanted Mom's cousin Marlene Wright to have it. Much to my sister's disappointment, she wanted me to give it to my niece. I wanted it to end up on my maternal side of the family. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-u_RwuAV3UZM/VQkQyxuVCFI/AAAAAAAALLU/4lwmpuIBqVQ/s1024/Photo%25252020150317224219316.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-u_RwuAV3UZM/VQkQyxuVCFI/AAAAAAAALLU/4lwmpuIBqVQ/s600/Photo%25252020150317224219316.jpg" id="blogsy-1426785470706.4563" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marlene is a quilter, and the first time she saw it she gasped. That was a good sign. </div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BtyoEfGtOUM/VQkQ0oAWtBI/AAAAAAAALLk/tE-BX6o_FjU/s1024/Photo%25252020150317224219330.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BtyoEfGtOUM/VQkQ0oAWtBI/AAAAAAAALLk/tE-BX6o_FjU/s600/Photo%25252020150317224219330.jpg" id="blogsy-1426785470672.3535" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><p> There has been a lot of strife on my mothers side for many years but Marlene has always been honest, trustworthy, and kind.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UQEpOyW7Mtg/VQkQz59mroI/AAAAAAAALLc/y0UN6I1XOck/s1024/Photo%25252020150317224219324.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UQEpOyW7Mtg/VQkQz59mroI/AAAAAAAALLc/y0UN6I1XOck/s600/Photo%25252020150317224219324.jpg" id="blogsy-1426785470671.583" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><p> Marlene has 7 daughters, 24 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren- so far... So there is a good chance this will stay in the family for a long while. Hopefully not in a paper bag.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-iiM6rfQuRvM/VQkZFMXXweI/AAAAAAAALL8/GGqE8ce6IUY/s1024/Photo%25252020150317231924925.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-iiM6rfQuRvM/VQkZFMXXweI/AAAAAAAALL8/GGqE8ce6IUY/s600/Photo%25252020150317231924925.jpg" id="blogsy-1426785470731.4795" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="448" height="600"></a></div><p> Marlene loved my mom. Enough said.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Ox8tthzAsTw/VQkZGCQf_xI/AAAAAAAALME/XQfrJ_LVGsw/s1024/Photo%25252020150317231924933.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Ox8tthzAsTw/VQkZGCQf_xI/AAAAAAAALME/XQfrJ_LVGsw/s600/Photo%25252020150317231924933.jpg" id="blogsy-1426785470717.9197" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="446" height="600"></a></div><p> This log cabin adaptation is the only block where I didn't follow the pattern. For some reason I didn't like the one she made so I did my own thing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ox6En6BLWCo/VQkZGyviAiI/AAAAAAAALMM/bA21-OGzJ3g/s858/Photo%25252020150317231924941.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ox6En6BLWCo/VQkZGyviAiI/AAAAAAAALMM/bA21-OGzJ3g/s600/Photo%25252020150317231924941.jpg" id="blogsy-1426785470752.4243" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="449" height="600"></a></div><p> I used my brand new (at the time) Husqvarna Designer Diamond. It was a great exercise in using every single stitch on the machine!!! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8qaVN5vBE20/VQkZJdsMSeI/AAAAAAAALMU/l5nvUNM9UPI/s1024/Photo%25252020150317231924948.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8qaVN5vBE20/VQkZJdsMSeI/AAAAAAAALMU/l5nvUNM9UPI/s600/Photo%25252020150317231924948.jpg" id="blogsy-1426785470716.5625" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="445" height="600"></a></div><p> I took lots of pictures in order to document it. I find it hard to believe I made such a beautiful thing. I'm not even a 'real' quilter. There were so many techniques and fabrics used. Net, organza,satin...appliqué, embroidery- lots. All, I mean <u>All</u> the lace is made on the machine.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tQxbC4HkBb4/VQsEsbjF6FI/AAAAAAAALNo/EJwyBHSA2gg/s1024/Photo%25252020150319101739938.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tQxbC4HkBb4/VQsEsbjF6FI/AAAAAAAALNo/EJwyBHSA2gg/s600/Photo%25252020150319101739938.jpg" id="blogsy-1426785470755.6167" class="aligncenter" width="449" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p> Let's face it Jenny Haskins is the real brains behind this operation. I just followed along. But I will give myself credit for all the free motion quilting. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ZeX0Nm3OFvM/VQsEtwTydbI/AAAAAAAALNw/VNobY4SMJDk/s786/Photo%25252020150319101740045.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ZeX0Nm3OFvM/VQsEtwTydbI/AAAAAAAALNw/VNobY4SMJDk/s600/Photo%25252020150319101740045.jpg" id="blogsy-1426785470735.8516" class="aligncenter" width="449" height="600" alt=""></a></div><p> Making this was labor of love and a wonderful learning experience. I gained a lot of confidence making it, <u>finishing</u><em> </em>it, and giving it away- twice.</p><p>Now I say good bye and let it go.</p><p> My Mom.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bdHb4Gvymu4/VQklNyzFbdI/AAAAAAAALNU/fI8g2LqNPTo/s1024/Photo%25252020150318001134778.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bdHb4Gvymu4/VQklNyzFbdI/AAAAAAAALNU/fI8g2LqNPTo/s600/Photo%25252020150318001134778.jpg" id="blogsy-1426785470753.8542" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="450" height="600"></a></div><p>Thanks for stopping by.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-25371893294395815742015-03-13T12:22:00.001-07:002015-03-17T16:38:22.664-07:00Mad for Indie patterns
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<p> Okay, I'm mad for Diane Ericson patterns. I bought 5 of them at the Sewing Expo this year and plan to order a few more shortly!!</p>
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<p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The first one I have started is the Ventana Jacket and Vest. I cut out for the jacket but completed my garment at a vest. I just let it happen organically and stopped at that point because I liked it , and not just because my fingers were bleeding from all the hand stitching!</span><br></p>
<p> I love that Diane invites you to spin your creativity however you want, and encourages you to try things differently then conventional methods would have you do. I'm all about that.</p>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought I would make a wearable muslin first, so I dove into my Black Box for odd bits of leftovers that I like to save from previous projects, scarves or recyclables.</div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the inside and lining which will end up as the collar. I just sorta picked an empire horizon line and went from there depending on how large my scraps were.</div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next I rough cut some bias strips of black linen, 2" wide and stenciled using Lumiere paint by Jacquard- Pearl turquoise. The stencil is by Plaid Folkart.
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This paint only takes minutes to dry and then you heat set it with the iron. I just laid this over my lapped seam and stitched it on with a 3 step zig zag. I'm going for the rustic look, so I'm okay with it fraying eventually.</div>
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<p> Next up making the tucks- pleats,darts or what ever you want to call them. They add shape, fit and dimension and are worked through all layers. I used a dark grey buttonhole twist and made sure I hid my knots deep inside. My stitches were long using a single strand. This could all be done by machine but again, I like the rustic look.</p>
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<p>A look on the inside, a fractured appearance is created on the bias binding. This could be an interesting look for the outside of a garment as well.</p>
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<p> Detail at the back collar, a loosely whip stitched linen motif. I love the open bit on the collar, I tacked mine on to the surface so it would stay put. My fabric is quite heavy and I didn't want to have to fuss with it every time I wore it.</p>
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<p> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Construction also, is hand stitched. I made this in a small/medium, and yet it was still hugely generous. I managed to combat the excess width by lapping the sides,under the arms quite a lot to bring it closer to my body and omitting the folded back flaps. The flaps are a nice design detail I would have liked to have kept, but with my fabric being so thick and sticky-out-y it just didn't work. Had I used a fabric with more drape some of these alterations might not have been nessasary.</span></p>
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<p>I'm happy with how this worked out in the end. I will leave you with a really awkward selfie of me wearing it and the knowledge my fingers are healing quite nicely!!!!</p>
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<div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-30009333323523173712015-02-19T23:37:00.001-08:002015-02-19T23:55:29.571-08:00Sunny in the 'Hood'<p> Of course, the day we chose to take pictures of my raincoat, it's the brightest, sunniest day we've had in months! I'm afraid some of the detail got washed out in the sunlight but I will never complain about the sun!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9360teAP2bSuMkSD8M0x7yEGsW9psXPc4neRjkN4opmEJFw9KJoUpWV2bbYYZVRF7RVB-B7wSusQWCKmY2lfLDrAREHfmZ1P7lRrAfR2Dr3wQ-9Z1iB0yKB9bmxNpv3RR49k4rvltIHc/s640/blogger-image--886136223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9360teAP2bSuMkSD8M0x7yEGsW9psXPc4neRjkN4opmEJFw9KJoUpWV2bbYYZVRF7RVB-B7wSusQWCKmY2lfLDrAREHfmZ1P7lRrAfR2Dr3wQ-9Z1iB0yKB9bmxNpv3RR49k4rvltIHc/s640/blogger-image--886136223.jpg"></a></div><span style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Well , this is my </span><a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8934-products-47561.php?page_id=174" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">v8934</a><span style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Marcy Tilton Coat finished. It's been a fun ride and I learned a few things along the way.</span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mh3nRnHGeS8/VObkJjcKRpI/AAAAAAAAKag/YUK1dsEY5DY/s1024/Photo%25252020150219233706147.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mh3nRnHGeS8/VObkJjcKRpI/AAAAAAAAKag/YUK1dsEY5DY/s500/Photo%25252020150219233706147.jpg" id="blogsy-1424417856417.349" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="371" height="500"></a></div><p> For one, I should have shortened the pattern tissue from the get go. It's a tad long. On the pattern envelope it's about two inches above the knees and on me it's about 3 inches below my knees. As a short person I'm used to things being too long. I still like it anyways.</p><p>I found a great new tool. The snap setting tool by PRYM. Now I'm going to make the Jalie City Coat sans snaps instead of buttons.</p><p> I got creative with glue dots. And I got to get down and dirty with my ink and sewing machine. Read about it <a href="https://apis.google.com/se/0/_/+1/fastbutton?usegapi=1&size=medium&source=blogger%3Anavbar%3Aplusone&hl=en_GB&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmaureenclayton.blogspot.com%2F&gsrc=3p&ic=1&jsh=m%3B%2F_%2Fscs%2Fapps-static%2F_%2Fjs%2Fk%3Doz.gapi.en_GB.GfOt1g-LBkk.O%2Fm%3D__features__%2Fam%3DEQ%2Frt%3Dj%2Fd%3D1%2Ft%3Dzcms%2Frs%3DAGLTcCPcm4yVPlD006xkp3pJCTg5x3bDEg#_methods=onPlusOne%2C_ready%2C_close%2C_open%2C_resizeMe%2C_renderstart%2Concircled%2Cdrefresh%2Cerefresh%2Conload&id=I0_1424417293127&parent=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com&pfname=%2Fnavbar-iframe&rpctoken=52907181">here</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-P3cJ8vv06xo/VObkKkEcmMI/AAAAAAAAKao/2uyDZ4v0C74/s1024/Photo%25252020150219233706291.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-P3cJ8vv06xo/VObkKkEcmMI/AAAAAAAAKao/2uyDZ4v0C74/s500/Photo%25252020150219233706291.jpg" id="blogsy-1424417856425.6904" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="372" height="500"></a> I made a detachable hood for it as part of my Make A Garment A Month challenge - to Frankenpattern two pattens together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6n4MjPGc7sY/VObkMc3tbAI/AAAAAAAAKaw/8xbpl1_O8U8/s1024/Photo%25252020150219233706432.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6n4MjPGc7sY/VObkMc3tbAI/AAAAAAAAKaw/8xbpl1_O8U8/s500/Photo%25252020150219233706432.jpg" id="blogsy-1424417856427.8982" class="aligncenter" width="374" height="500" alt=""></a></div><p> It works as a functioning hood but it's quite flawed. I was getting rather tired of this project and just wanted to get it done. With the sunny weather, all the florals in my stash were singing and distracting me.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9PS2u2GFfOM/VObkNukSJ8I/AAAAAAAAKa4/zUPyRTpK1Hw/s1024/Photo%25252020150219233706835.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9PS2u2GFfOM/VObkNukSJ8I/AAAAAAAAKa4/zUPyRTpK1Hw/s500/Photo%25252020150219233706835.jpg" id="blogsy-1424417856479.4592" class="aligncenter" width="373" height="500" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started with this hood shape. Folded out some fullness then shaped the neckline to conform to the coats neckline.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d_XaNwfPHyc/VObW5V1_E6I/AAAAAAAAKZU/ABtPmWPU-6U/s1024/Photo%25252020150219223946442.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d_XaNwfPHyc/VObW5V1_E6I/AAAAAAAAKZU/ABtPmWPU-6U/s500/Photo%25252020150219223946442.jpg" id="blogsy-1424417856507.11" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="373" height="500"></a></div><p> I fused interfacing to the edges for some body and stability.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-heTPthapHiU/VObW6ies8jI/AAAAAAAAKZc/8g5BUovDxKM/s1024/Photo%25252020150219223946448.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-heTPthapHiU/VObW6ies8jI/AAAAAAAAKZc/8g5BUovDxKM/s500/Photo%25252020150219223946448.jpg" id="blogsy-1424417856464.9565" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><p> RS together stitched around leaving a gap open to turn. Then pressed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rvirWXjUwgY/VObW7t4z5BI/AAAAAAAAKZk/5LTt04C-gcQ/s1024/Photo%25252020150219223946457.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rvirWXjUwgY/VObW7t4z5BI/AAAAAAAAKZk/5LTt04C-gcQ/s500/Photo%25252020150219223946457.jpg" id="blogsy-1424417856416.4734" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="374"></a></div><p> This is why I should have made a muslin. It didn't fit!!!! It was too big so I just put in 2 inward facing pleats. Then I covered up my mess with a binding. I mean who really cares right !? I'm going with Designer details! It still looks neat and tidy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Pl14qw3C2s8/VObW8VTAsvI/AAAAAAAAKZs/TlcZot2Difk/s1024/Photo%25252020150219223937455.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Pl14qw3C2s8/VObW8VTAsvI/AAAAAAAAKZs/TlcZot2Difk/s500/Photo%25252020150219223937455.jpg" id="blogsy-1424417856445.264" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"> </div><p>I added buttonholes. See my red one- it makes me happy! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5267SpFpGLI/VObW9IzA5bI/AAAAAAAAKZ0/WWa-QsOuuFQ/s1024/Photo%25252020150219223937472.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5267SpFpGLI/VObW9IzA5bI/AAAAAAAAKZ0/WWa-QsOuuFQ/s500/Photo%25252020150219223937472.jpg" id="blogsy-1424417856517.8335" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p> Stitched on the buttons to the lining only. Done.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OHrclxGrmUY/VObW-M-9uoI/AAAAAAAAKZ8/NHs6nNf-0PY/s1024/Photo%25252020150219223937478.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title=""><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OHrclxGrmUY/VObW-M-9uoI/AAAAAAAAKZ8/NHs6nNf-0PY/s500/Photo%25252020150219223937478.jpg" id="blogsy-1424417856479.5544" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="373"></a></div><p> I think this will be a project I would like to explore in more detail at another time. With a muslin I would have worked in proper darts and made it fit the right way. For now I can live with it.</p><p>It's an odd coat - not for everyone's taste I'm sure. But I like the taste of odd.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jHJC5Q1T60M/VObgzlw3nzI/AAAAAAAAKaM/Dwcy3cKMcW4/s1024/Photo%25252020150219232218395.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jHJC5Q1T60M/VObgzlw3nzI/AAAAAAAAKaM/Dwcy3cKMcW4/s500/Photo%25252020150219232218395.jpg" id="blogsy-1424417856504.658" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="378" height="500"></a></div><p> Thanks for stopping by.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20">Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535188020643003156.post-74964011362114480402015-02-17T11:37:00.000-08:002015-02-16T21:27:32.539-08:00My Franken-Coat V8934<span style="line-height: 1.3em; text-align: center;">I fell in love with the image of this coat pattern. Marcy's colour combinations and fabric choices are always amazing. </span><a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8934-products-47561.php?page_id=174" style="line-height: 1.3em; text-align: center;">V8934</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;">I had some green and black nylon for the coat shell, but I needed something edgy for the patches.</span><br />
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Here's how I'm working this out. I started with a washed linen /cotton blend base fabric - then playing with ink and stamps and mark making stuff, I set to work experimenting.
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BZwzPtDCP4M/VLgUxF7WleI/AAAAAAAAJQM/I_yJKk9vRq8/s1024/Photo%25252020150115112644662.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank" title=""><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="373" id="blogsy-1424148389542.8457" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BZwzPtDCP4M/VLgUxF7WleI/AAAAAAAAJQM/I_yJKk9vRq8/s500/Photo%25252020150115112644662.jpg" width="500" /></a> I probably should have waited 24 hour for the ink to dry and then heat set it with a hot iron....but no... I just proceeded to work with wet ink...</div>
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<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eoW1QVI8a1U/VLgUu8DbFYI/AAAAAAAAJP8/95QPZKlfor4/s1024/Photo%25252020150115112644686.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank" title=""><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="373" id="blogsy-1424148389513.7026" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eoW1QVI8a1U/VLgUu8DbFYI/AAAAAAAAJP8/95QPZKlfor4/s500/Photo%25252020150115112644686.jpg" width="500" /></a> I wound up with this. After I cut out my patches , I thought they were too natural and organic looking next to the nylon.</div>
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<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vQFf9e80_zo/VL330s5lR0I/AAAAAAAAJak/FqTtxlvhX_s/s1024/Photo%25252020150119223711943.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="500" id="blogsy-1424148389538.6934" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-vQFf9e80_zo/VL330s5lR0I/AAAAAAAAJak/FqTtxlvhX_s/s500/Photo%25252020150119223711943.jpg" width="373" /></a> Then after doing this to 20 some odd pieces I re worked them again with free motion stitching around some of the numbers and/or layering more bits and pieces to them. I could have stayed here for weeks , just playing with this process, but I'm going to need a coat for spring!</div>
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<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lO5vDS6I3Vk/VL33xPUPBGI/AAAAAAAAJaU/FeAzxAneN4E/s1024/Photo%25252020150119223649669.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="500" id="blogsy-1424148389591.6445" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lO5vDS6I3Vk/VL33xPUPBGI/AAAAAAAAJaU/FeAzxAneN4E/s500/Photo%25252020150119223649669.jpg" width="375" /></a> On Marcy's coat the patches were overlocked on all sides. I opted to free motion stitch/appliqué them onto the garment and leave the edges deconstructed. They might fray a bit which is great, but with the Misty Fuse and organza the raw edges should stay put.</div>
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I'm contemplating making a detachable hood for it in the black nylon,I don't think this pattern is in print any longer but that is the hood idea I will use.Because what's the point of a rain coat in B.C. without a hood?!</div>
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Here is My progress so far. The back view.</div>
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Front view. Making my patches was the fun part. I have picked out black mismatched vintage buttons, which I have pinned on for perspective. Now I'm thinking it looks a lot clownish. Snaps in a smaller scale, will be a better option I think. Or smaller buttons perhaps???? Because I really wanted to have a red buttonhole or two! Or maybe cream colored buttons? </div>
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Well I'm not going to lie. This coat has been a difficult sew for me. Not that there is anything wrong with the pattern. I think my fabric choices- mixing woven and stretch. And I think I didn't pick the right lining view to cut. However I'm taking it slow and doing lots of hand stitching in order to ease and fit it altogether. I know it will work out in the end. My hand stitching is good,almost invisible. A few other things that I could have done differently- the patches are a bit too high contrast- hence the clown look. (I just like that word - hence! ) And I could have varied the sizes of the patches more. This is going to be one of those garments people will either love or hate. Fortunately for me, I will love how funky and a little weird (possibly clownish) it will be!
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My coat stayed in this position , for days until I finally decided to use snaps instead of buttons. I still wanted to preview what snaps would look like and pinning them on was not really possible without presenting problems. So I came up with a little magic trick! I positioned them on with glue dots!!!! Glue dots that I use for my card making projects.<br />
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They stayed in place for another two days and I had to practically pry them off! I have never seen glue dots used this way before. Maybe some have. Whatever the case I will definitely be using this little technique again!!!<br />
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And my new best friend is..... This little tool !! A snap setting tool by Prym. <a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JShbDEimHic/VOEFLyZ1FhI/AAAAAAAAJ9k/xoP84JwGe8g/s1024/Photo%25252020150215124407753.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="500" id="blogsy-1424148389526.7222" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-JShbDEimHic/VOEFLyZ1FhI/AAAAAAAAJ9k/xoP84JwGe8g/s500/Photo%25252020150215124407753.jpg" width="373" /></a>
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Weighing in at a hefty 41.50$ I have hesitated to buy one of these things for years. What an IDIOT I have been or just really cheap! When I think of all the other crap I've wasted my money on over the years......... This baby works a treat- with just a squeeze! No more yarding my project out to the garage, hammering on the cement floor and making sacrifices to the sewing gods,praying that I won't reck my garment in the final stages. Or ripping out button holes- blek! I want to snap everything. Now what to do with all my buttons?<br />
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Next up on my coat adventure- hand stitching. I hand stitched the collar the front facings and the hems. I like hand stitching and sometimes find its the only way I can make things work for me. None of these fabrics liked the heat of the iron, so finger pressing, basting and hand stitching got me through some of the tricky parts. But not without the help of this amazing thread.<br />
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It's called Invisafil. It's a very fine, 100 weight poly thread that comes in a large colour range. It's made by <a href="http://wonderfil.net/wonderfilcms/v1/Default.aspx?tabid=66&productId=5">Wonderfil</a>. A Canadian company. Yeah Canada!!! Check out the link. The site has lots of videos and goodies to marvel at. I have a huge assortment of the decorative threads- luv, luv them. My point is; this thread makes your stitches invisible, whereas some threads are just big and chunky and makes everything look home made instead of hand made.<br />
Now I need to start on my detachable hood. And I think this is where I will get to make some red buttonholes. Yippee!<br />
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My starting point is an OOP NEWLOOK hoodie pattern. I bought this from Value Village last year for 99 cents and I have already made a dress and tunic from this little gem. I will be attempting to frankenpattern it to fit my coat. So far I have tissue fit it around the collar, removed some excess ease by folding out a dart, re shaped the edge to line up with its new home and added a1" hem. Now let me tell you here and now, I am not a designer or pattern drafter. So please bare with me as I use all the wrong vocabulary, break all the rules and generally fudge this thing together.<br />
To be continued....<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did hem the bottom by fusing Steam a Seam to it. I like the weight a hem adds to knits, but not when it waffles. After it was fused, I top stitched with a wide, 3 step zig zag. I didn't take a picture of it unfortunately. I turned out very nice and not wavey.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPgU2umGdpEeTkXyxiuydHonmVu9GW7wcKHjWxm5pHJB-AbRQ52lFE40r8OWYccQSVz7OmG1urdtxAqym_ztuudkGRwS2gJCIAK5TMSuYxCn9gZP0ZqVfMjalKTWZ9cbPIAoRL1SAjLw/s640/blogger-image--2064178520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPgU2umGdpEeTkXyxiuydHonmVu9GW7wcKHjWxm5pHJB-AbRQ52lFE40r8OWYccQSVz7OmG1urdtxAqym_ztuudkGRwS2gJCIAK5TMSuYxCn9gZP0ZqVfMjalKTWZ9cbPIAoRL1SAjLw/s640/blogger-image--2064178520.jpg"></a></div></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the contrasting fabric, I picked up a men's extra large tShirt at the thrift store for 99 cents. I only needed one sleeve for my project so I have lots leftover for something else. Using a contrast definitely adds that little something extra.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2VFv1Z_BbFEk2w2vmhNd4VEaIZw0xCAsC2tEpWulnt6ys7R23j07UoAIBeS83o0U-zCcvgbJeesMmtgmk73Mv72dmr9TFOUhU1fHa_IMNaabc0V2rdoN4r-Es9HJPd8Y07vatXoVZ-w/s640/blogger-image--686775305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2VFv1Z_BbFEk2w2vmhNd4VEaIZw0xCAsC2tEpWulnt6ys7R23j07UoAIBeS83o0U-zCcvgbJeesMmtgmk73Mv72dmr9TFOUhU1fHa_IMNaabc0V2rdoN4r-Es9HJPd8Y07vatXoVZ-w/s640/blogger-image--686775305.jpg"></a></div></div>
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In her little bed with her baby.<br><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PqUoPz74BWw/VKJAOeCChBI/AAAAAAAAI4Y/y908qEbWnog/s1024/Photo%25252020141229215848929.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-PqUoPz74BWw/VKJAOeCChBI/AAAAAAAAI4Y/y908qEbWnog/s500/Photo%25252020141229215848929.jpg" id="blogsy-1423351829684.7673" class="aligncenter" width="388" height="500" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Unless ... She is watching me ... ...<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YbavFscJ9T4/VKJAPK4S_RI/AAAAAAAAI4g/_YRfXho1l-4/s1024/Photo%25252020141229220226670.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YbavFscJ9T4/VKJAPK4S_RI/AAAAAAAAI4g/_YRfXho1l-4/s500/Photo%25252020141229220226670.jpg" id="blogsy-1423351829723.0476" class="aligncenter" width="375" height="500" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Intently.<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Vnb9vnqDXIM/VKJAQvlFrsI/AAAAAAAAI4o/DFnt3sUanks/s1024/Photo%25252020141229220306816.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Vnb9vnqDXIM/VKJAQvlFrsI/AAAAAAAAI4o/DFnt3sUanks/s500/Photo%25252020141229220306816.jpg" id="blogsy-1423351829729.8777" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="500" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes she just likes to be cuddled... Like a hot dog?<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kbhO4xfGVRM/VKJARnsI97I/AAAAAAAAI4w/GaKb6t_GrjE/s1024/Photo%25252020141229220319980.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kbhO4xfGVRM/VKJARnsI97I/AAAAAAAAI4w/GaKb6t_GrjE/s500/Photo%25252020141229220319980.jpg" id="blogsy-1423351829745.6465" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="353" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lola was " helping" me so much when I was making my brothers fleece bathrobe this Christmas I thought she might like a new bed made from this soft squishy warm fiber. She loved to kneed it while it was being run through the serger.. Not that there is anything wrong with her old bed that a good wash wouldn't fix. Just imagine from her perspective- a bed in every room- heck yea! Wouldn' we all love that!<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bWsT6WRD7o8/VKIM8MoCzOI/AAAAAAAAI3w/giby3AvmIJI/s1024/Photo%25252020141229182425123.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bWsT6WRD7o8/VKIM8MoCzOI/AAAAAAAAI3w/giby3AvmIJI/s500/Photo%25252020141229182425123.jpg" id="blogsy-1423351829684.623" class="aligncenter" width="448" height="500" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I measured it up and went to town, all the while she kept a close eye on the operation.<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hoqMBuFSXO0/VKIM9YcvnOI/AAAAAAAAI34/mJGO8ibQOHM/s1024/Photo%25252020141229182425130.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hoqMBuFSXO0/VKIM9YcvnOI/AAAAAAAAI34/mJGO8ibQOHM/s500/Photo%25252020141229182425130.jpg" id="blogsy-1423351829718.8442" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="486" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was hubby's idea for the sause pan lid. I was trying to make a big compass. Duh? I'm not the brightest spark all the time! The bottoms not even attached yet and she's testing it out. I may have over stuffed it?<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bGsM-ZsacTk/VKIM-az-CzI/AAAAAAAAI4A/vGUnXESjUBE/s1024/Photo%25252020141229182425137.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bGsM-ZsacTk/VKIM-az-CzI/AAAAAAAAI4A/vGUnXESjUBE/s500/Photo%25252020141229182425137.jpg" id="blogsy-1423351829716.0967" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="495" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now it's all finished. I think she likes her new Happy Place!<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-94sDSQfZKh4/VKIM_SpRq6I/AAAAAAAAI4I/6UWJ_OoHgg0/s1024/Photo%25252020141229182425142.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-94sDSQfZKh4/VKIM_SpRq6I/AAAAAAAAI4I/6UWJ_OoHgg0/s500/Photo%25252020141229182425142.jpg" id="blogsy-1423351829742.2515" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="420" alt=""></a></div><p> Thanks for stopping by.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15878529035729438114noreply@blogger.com0