tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58628260070413721492024-03-04T03:57:26.696-08:00The London Dressmakers ClubA place to contribute, exchange ideas and find further info on the LDC group on Meetup.Gisellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109646912314640079noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-81363221030530773502024-01-13T11:07:00.000-08:002024-01-13T11:07:55.158-08:00A skirt toile<p>I wanted to try out this Lekala pattern 5687 and use up one of my stash fabrics. Just a quick and dirty project without expectation that I would be able to wear this. That's why I picked the fabric in the first place - pattern matching of the curved pieces to the dotted fabric is pretty much impossible.</p><p>I have worn this skirt a few times, but I am fully aware that the pattern distribution isn't the greatest. I'm not sure how often I'll wear it in future. In the garden certainly! Not so much where people can see it though...</p><p>This is the skirt I ended up with:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0PmrD-cCvx5x4OH5Cgab5QlpIf41K7NW2KrM_c2tNFRaGL_GKNSiJoLllsPTRzYcnrtugACuIpyuY3pJCje_93CctnCmvrLdU24-XO95y9cAyMlVFH0L0GyQ0aOUVQjmx9ZPsc0JDTDOZZWbh7MgnGJ9FBMbaM7LEApFhmb4HPtOqU86aLa4dmPuqw5i/s1245/20230224_114630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="955" data-original-width="1245" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0PmrD-cCvx5x4OH5Cgab5QlpIf41K7NW2KrM_c2tNFRaGL_GKNSiJoLllsPTRzYcnrtugACuIpyuY3pJCje_93CctnCmvrLdU24-XO95y9cAyMlVFH0L0GyQ0aOUVQjmx9ZPsc0JDTDOZZWbh7MgnGJ9FBMbaM7LEApFhmb4HPtOqU86aLa4dmPuqw5i/w640-h490/20230224_114630.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>The pattern is for a high-low skirt, like this:<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp9m8z6nut92ZYUh6GOeKYM42om8FSdRvW4wn5snG1GOfwmvCPo4ySaA9gG66het1RT6XtfLHCWh65BMe2eBVA89otBMh5xrLdbpvoyd7-geI_LiRLtMhUte7SSc5AW3XKRG6e3t5FFRfgqj3QWsp7nbDxXKoMwL7a-8AmEKwfQUgDv6rUmM6M-hhzG72F/s1043/20220109_113213sml.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1043" data-original-width="927" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp9m8z6nut92ZYUh6GOeKYM42om8FSdRvW4wn5snG1GOfwmvCPo4ySaA9gG66het1RT6XtfLHCWh65BMe2eBVA89otBMh5xrLdbpvoyd7-geI_LiRLtMhUte7SSc5AW3XKRG6e3t5FFRfgqj3QWsp7nbDxXKoMwL7a-8AmEKwfQUgDv6rUmM6M-hhzG72F/w355-h400/20220109_113213sml.jpg" width="355" /></a></div><br /><p>This style is not for me, I didn't like the way it looked on me. The pattern website made the high-low contrast look quite minimal, that's not what the design is like.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfUIqnR1JqYQZHuWbR1mfS_bmgmTZQHglSH47Z_bGH2AVYOKgg-LpZIyehUixRXbXAzRJv1ECVhoKAWoJH_ne-5DnkBzznRO1UqVdRIPvCIfjvG2D2XcvyXQ2t5MpW-_mpvMAMmdylO7I6CrqZVUGgsVTgXiesaDtIpSK_aVWk-uMEPMSuASnFYJD1FDH/s453/Lekala%205687%20pieced%20skirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="453" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfUIqnR1JqYQZHuWbR1mfS_bmgmTZQHglSH47Z_bGH2AVYOKgg-LpZIyehUixRXbXAzRJv1ECVhoKAWoJH_ne-5DnkBzznRO1UqVdRIPvCIfjvG2D2XcvyXQ2t5MpW-_mpvMAMmdylO7I6CrqZVUGgsVTgXiesaDtIpSK_aVWk-uMEPMSuASnFYJD1FDH/s320/Lekala%205687%20pieced%20skirt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>How did I like the pattern?<br />I love the jigsaw puzzle element of this pattern, I think this could give a really interesting effect with unicoloured fabric and top-stitched pieces. Not sure if you could stash-bust more easily because the smaller pieces could be cut out of odd shapes if you use remnants.</p><p>I didn't realise that these pieces would assemble a flat front and flat back piece. I expected this to make some kind of bell shape and was disappointed when it didn't. I wonder if I could draft something like that? Doing this with curved pieces would be tricky. But that's a thought for another day.</p><p>If I had looked at the paper pattern pieces a bit closer I might have realised how much higher the front is in contrast with the back. I don't like this style, and feel it looks really dated.</p><p>If I make this again I am going to redraft the front to be longer, and suppress the low hem at the back to make both pieces the same length - and longer than my skirt when I chopped it off across.</p><p>It was a good project because I could figure out what the pattern is like "in real" and I used up the stash fabric that I didn't know what else to do with. That's a win-win in my book.</p><p>What have you sewn that turned out rather differently than you expected? Do you have a garment that's very much of its time style-wise, did you change it in any way? Please let us know in the comments!<br /></p>Gisellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109646912314640079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-65008740905574494002023-08-26T07:56:00.002-07:002023-08-26T07:57:24.951-07:00A quick blue top<p>I wanted to make a really quick top to see if I could sew this over one weekend (TLDR: I didn't. It took me almost three weeks which is fast for me so I'm still happy).</p><p>I thought a sleeveless top would be faster. But I hadn't counted on the various design elements taking longer. Also, why did I think a transparent fabric with polycotton underlining was a good idea if I wanted to go for speed? That did not help, but it was the colour that most spoke to me of all my stash fabrics.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDrAzH8QdEWLNQKlavZyE39Ef9FFDrs0Ho8zqAQfy-euDU7Wx6jqEY_ndlLhO0ZlPCJHHYt3DNniuqPjKC8vQrUS9G-rg5Dj5NnHg9p2Qrm_VGsvNl6b8RLanJ_Lq5WEpN2Du0Yud8WKzMzbWYRP15iaasB2Xx_0X_N14zuw3XJF1Tdc120Mt8SbvYg28_/s1388/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1388" data-original-width="1041" height="639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDrAzH8QdEWLNQKlavZyE39Ef9FFDrs0Ho8zqAQfy-euDU7Wx6jqEY_ndlLhO0ZlPCJHHYt3DNniuqPjKC8vQrUS9G-rg5Dj5NnHg9p2Qrm_VGsvNl6b8RLanJ_Lq5WEpN2Du0Yud8WKzMzbWYRP15iaasB2Xx_0X_N14zuw3XJF1Tdc120Mt8SbvYg28_/w430-h639/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top1.jpg" width="430" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At first I was inclined to treat fashion fabric and underlining fabric as two layers (basically line it with the polycotton), but I quickly realised that you would be able to see the darts and pleats through the top fabric and going the underlining route was just better all round.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you haven't come across the term: underlining is when you deal with two fabrics as if they were one layer. You pin, pleat and dart them both together. It does make for a better appearance when the top layer is translucent or see-through, like mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was all going quite swimmingly when I discovered that I had for some unknown reason sewn the longer outer curve of my back neckline band as if it was the outer curve of a collar. Except it isn't and this longer curve needs to be sewn into the back bodice piece. Outch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first picture shows the problem:<br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_7YgKpXMKoQKNBtcplRFS8JFlgZcOl76rDouk197PdQoI4tXvw5iVsd3Tjii0erOInvl9XZWbcn6cPyD1nNu5qr0v4Yo3pelttiUBvOe5A8xfFFMu-_2islSfFKm_tG3y3qAO9vBM-qHtUp60tkn0hYGv_xf7fyV9-lHgQAjnlMn3XnuF546JrbutMdBw/s1388/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="1388" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_7YgKpXMKoQKNBtcplRFS8JFlgZcOl76rDouk197PdQoI4tXvw5iVsd3Tjii0erOInvl9XZWbcn6cPyD1nNu5qr0v4Yo3pelttiUBvOe5A8xfFFMu-_2islSfFKm_tG3y3qAO9vBM-qHtUp60tkn0hYGv_xf7fyV9-lHgQAjnlMn3XnuF546JrbutMdBw/s320/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I'm a bit of a lazy sort, I did most certainly not want to re-cut the whole neckband thing (after I already did for a different reason: I cut one part wrong, oops. So I wasn't going to cut this out a third time), so I stitched the correct side shut, picked the longer side open and basted the fabrics on just one side, like so:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOVlujYSCfuIriTuD7CV_1I3PkFuH6wBMICyNWWsGTePDbBpCZJ5BGEyb8ykXbhz5-1lgQK3a5q71NqUmhzDR9S8qBB1mOHQblMCMb4HzLksHWKgdPTyzcalexGili4pAYUQCnr3baEkwmzt15M0GaR21KtCevDYx0VCso1Meg-ZtkxjLCuWOJJrn_xbN/s1388/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="1388" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOVlujYSCfuIriTuD7CV_1I3PkFuH6wBMICyNWWsGTePDbBpCZJ5BGEyb8ykXbhz5-1lgQK3a5q71NqUmhzDR9S8qBB1mOHQblMCMb4HzLksHWKgdPTyzcalexGili4pAYUQCnr3baEkwmzt15M0GaR21KtCevDYx0VCso1Meg-ZtkxjLCuWOJJrn_xbN/s320/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I made sure to pin the two layers of the back bodice so they wouldn't slip out of alignment and stuck the basted part of the neckband over the raw edge, basting it down. I felt it would take longer to press the band fold (from when I'd sewn the wrong side) back open, pin to the raw edge, stitch and press back flat.</p><p>Instead I top-stitched the band to the bodice (I know that's not how you're meant to do this), when I should have sewn this together at right side of tabric together first and top-stitched after that. Well, sue me, not doing it.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_FGTbWVSn9JYx_GMOepINXCTxS2HbvlqQ5oPkIc8XmSWKe3vbtEBmLqsBOenzDlFCq8-M6t_ZquLlTfummZLp0hWpDvA52wYijo65l-GP1pPzVOkJeKmWrE6n6dWCpMNr6B-ASYvEboBuPWfAfl_bCw36YGYAAsxm-uiOfLFi04WepG3J3yreTQ4ZGkR/s1388/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="1388" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_FGTbWVSn9JYx_GMOepINXCTxS2HbvlqQ5oPkIc8XmSWKe3vbtEBmLqsBOenzDlFCq8-M6t_ZquLlTfummZLp0hWpDvA52wYijo65l-GP1pPzVOkJeKmWrE6n6dWCpMNr6B-ASYvEboBuPWfAfl_bCw36YGYAAsxm-uiOfLFi04WepG3J3yreTQ4ZGkR/s320/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>I think that emergency manoeuvre worked quite well:<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fP0YyyaEPirfMN2N4JVstP4aRrO4Iap1hqQAs_w0P5-Y6hKu12-2L1qh-tIVO_nqNg8W9Hyi7KPxtpiNdlLCIWiWT83H6-6R2ir7JIyxpGWei2Tbp4he-252AAcC2T4LQUFBsHzL0gH1mJJ__z7NlnJjjSYmdoh9joIPhhsntqm-6KtAia8yTPL8WdUb/s1388/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="1388" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fP0YyyaEPirfMN2N4JVstP4aRrO4Iap1hqQAs_w0P5-Y6hKu12-2L1qh-tIVO_nqNg8W9Hyi7KPxtpiNdlLCIWiWT83H6-6R2ir7JIyxpGWei2Tbp4he-252AAcC2T4LQUFBsHzL0gH1mJJ__z7NlnJjjSYmdoh9joIPhhsntqm-6KtAia8yTPL8WdUb/s320/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The central part of the bodice is a touch puckered, but not too badly. I think I can get away with that. I have a very small pucker on the inside, who cares.<br /></p><p>Because the top-stitching from the right side did not catch the second band layer, I then hand-sewed that layer down. I used to loathe hand sewing but I've come to quite enjoy it. You can sit and think about pleasant things (or listen to a podcast or what have you) and enjoy the time to yourself. I recommend a nice quiet hand sewing session, it's peaceful.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGQWWLH2VrzGyvt9yDJ7OP0R4bm5fm8UmRY0Xkq7cVmM6OJvvkiaXMad7jtWnbRWnt_j8222mZ1OWoH8jb3h1HIFGwujxwKnlOCh0ULklEeHkAdLASOcp5GoGspnCD_IWUlEk48LDoDGfUCrsimnzkZAwmyjOynvdni-_SSCBriyeYDKjs0_XjDbqfFoh0/s1388/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="1388" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGQWWLH2VrzGyvt9yDJ7OP0R4bm5fm8UmRY0Xkq7cVmM6OJvvkiaXMad7jtWnbRWnt_j8222mZ1OWoH8jb3h1HIFGwujxwKnlOCh0ULklEeHkAdLASOcp5GoGspnCD_IWUlEk48LDoDGfUCrsimnzkZAwmyjOynvdni-_SSCBriyeYDKjs0_XjDbqfFoh0/s320/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Then I pulled the basting stitches back out and called it done. Marvellous!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTbef95-pwCDawQb0Cn9UhezXiPSroxrAdYiCDenyluBdNl0TYl1BR-3EBUjpUNGWr21JC4-aP4fnqwDMrEiOnpdDEzgGe5BgcX2-H_GxDIy1lewGvMnA2irv2urMHI2IygB3iKptkt3bfGcgnT5f21r4s2XCrTQ-Kq93y8TIx4xosqEhyYnFMmqj1Gy4f/s1388/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="1388" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTbef95-pwCDawQb0Cn9UhezXiPSroxrAdYiCDenyluBdNl0TYl1BR-3EBUjpUNGWr21JC4-aP4fnqwDMrEiOnpdDEzgGe5BgcX2-H_GxDIy1lewGvMnA2irv2urMHI2IygB3iKptkt3bfGcgnT5f21r4s2XCrTQ-Kq93y8TIx4xosqEhyYnFMmqj1Gy4f/w456-h342/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top3.jpg" width="456" /></a></div> <p></p><p>I also hand stiched the armhole facings down on the inside, into just the underlining layer, that was a touch tricky:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOxtnIAevtePojAkowUvMiKU59SpeS6-VkoIgwvG-yJmqCw1ypa2O2-MDuB7LGGpn0a8sEG3jtHnuCRh8ZWC0cvMp9AaabUG4J_sDAkwjjqUZ_fqPuG6ZT9EYxYWLpYUGmp2pvYqRR3b4ItFTBgRp2dRa5HuN8rBg_TZnHYNafENfjLiC6C8_Dv3UPM81/s4624/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOxtnIAevtePojAkowUvMiKU59SpeS6-VkoIgwvG-yJmqCw1ypa2O2-MDuB7LGGpn0a8sEG3jtHnuCRh8ZWC0cvMp9AaabUG4J_sDAkwjjqUZ_fqPuG6ZT9EYxYWLpYUGmp2pvYqRR3b4ItFTBgRp2dRa5HuN8rBg_TZnHYNafENfjLiC6C8_Dv3UPM81/w288-h383/Sleeveless%20blue%20pleated%20top4.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I sewed the front neckline shut a bit and now feel that it pulls a little. Next time I'll raise the neckline even more than I already did. This is pattern 2104 from Lekala that didn't look like the V-neck would end lower than the bust point - the image on the website definitely shows it even with the bust darts, but nope: the pattern that I taped together has a decolleté that plunges to about your navel. </p><p>Not to worry, easy enough to raise that. Which I did. Twice. Still not high enough. I'll know for next time.</p><p>I had sewn this pattern twice before: once as a wearable toile, then in a patterned green fabric I really like. I do wear both. I thought I had made all the changes I wanted to make but found that I want to adjust this pattern some more if I made it again:</p><p><br /></p><p>As I mentioned I'll raise the bottom of the V-neck another inch or inch and a half. I also want to change the angle of the bust dart - I feel that the horizontal line looks okay as far as it goes, but I think an angle would make this more flattering. That will take more fabric, so I'll need to keep that in mind. I haven't quite made up my mind if I want an angle from lower down in the side seam, or even one down from the armhole. It will also depend on the fabric I'll want to use.</p><p>Now this top is almost done, the only thing I forgot was that I wanted to stitch two double-pointed darts into the back to take it in a bit at the waist. I can easily add this later. When I get my sewjo back.</p><p>Long story short: I made life a bit more difficult with my choice of fabric (but I so love the colour so it was worth it), the hem didn't quite work out because I overlocked it too early - I should have waited until I stitched everything else. The top fashion fabric layer turned out to be a little bigger than the underlining fabric but better that than the other way around. When I folded up the hem I let the top fabric sit a touch longer to even things out. It worked out, that's the important thing.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Gisellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109646912314640079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-33440775501717617352023-08-05T08:40:00.004-07:002023-08-05T08:40:37.571-07:00Another project <p> I'm quite pleased with how this blouse turned out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWeueaxqlY1qJ7h7oIlilHETJHJXvFDpmz1yx_92MLrQcST7bjgEb9N3BOgVKjVl1Id2SKhU51TMxyF7xJY6JntR18Qse-Ur1ZPMZ21jAA__OPW2dYAPpkERgmWMT0scEE5SUNhG_jyNZB_tZaOIKpLyDTh6pluvJWhdUlNw04_jcwmEJpuw3XruYm0KV/s1665/20230611_115355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="1665" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWeueaxqlY1qJ7h7oIlilHETJHJXvFDpmz1yx_92MLrQcST7bjgEb9N3BOgVKjVl1Id2SKhU51TMxyF7xJY6JntR18Qse-Ur1ZPMZ21jAA__OPW2dYAPpkERgmWMT0scEE5SUNhG_jyNZB_tZaOIKpLyDTh6pluvJWhdUlNw04_jcwmEJpuw3XruYm0KV/w517-h388/20230611_115355.jpg" width="517" /></a></div><br /><p>I had wanted to use one of my sleeve drafts and I also had this lovely Rose and Hubble fabric (this is the black and white colourway, I also bought some in the blue and white).</p><p>I should have paid more attention to which blouse pattern I picked - I had to adjust the shoulders too much on this one because this started out as a sleeveless top with those silly cap sleeves. They look horrible on me, just make me look like a prize boxer: huge shoulders, it's totally the wrong proportion on me.</p><p>I finally managed to fit my sleeve template into the newly adjusted armhole, phew.</p><p>The sleeve is meant to have a peaked cuff. The cuff is only attached at the bottom and was supposed to stand away from the sleeve at the peak. I did adapt the pattern to give the cuff more room at the peak by slashing it and pulling the two pieces apart at the top (hinge at the hem/bottom) - leaving a gap of 3-4 mm. I didn't realise that this wouldn't be enough. Because the cuff sits on top of the lower sleeve layer, it just doesn't leave any gap. Ah right, I'll know for next time.</p><p>This is a not very good photo of the sleeve:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEi_0Pjj2erC6zw6NQ4mRbAMURdUWyR5tlUq3Z1vbNdoyiCxEOUXhZpP_mFJ8R1tyckIEweBe46DViKLG0tpCGB1HdH3YhvtRkr_F6cecDlCaMuvAiuOQ-_Piq3sae-fBA2yD1QwwDxQu45G-7OtLccw9uDfQkMGOXOJ7Lr-KdxlWpHySMRqct5FJIuL0/s1388/20230611_115216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="1388" height="439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEi_0Pjj2erC6zw6NQ4mRbAMURdUWyR5tlUq3Z1vbNdoyiCxEOUXhZpP_mFJ8R1tyckIEweBe46DViKLG0tpCGB1HdH3YhvtRkr_F6cecDlCaMuvAiuOQ-_Piq3sae-fBA2yD1QwwDxQu45G-7OtLccw9uDfQkMGOXOJ7Lr-KdxlWpHySMRqct5FJIuL0/w584-h439/20230611_115216.jpg" width="584" /></a></div><p></p><p>I found some great buttons that go well with this:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQuY7Jr1L5oPMDsTMw9dvGZ-l3_fYPprg0pGsbY9BQQuzNaLVg9tN1h6ipDiO-WQOBrRIcPfJmvDD4W9uBqSod9ErZbIOwMTK3F-5GnZJxe7orNek15tsGIx9rLC3HiUBStPs5xUVLx2S4KaI6rd5kgqL-j2loHtTetRwGDqP6_BNkP8X7YK1XRH9Dh3B0/s1388/20230611_115412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1388" data-original-width="1041" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQuY7Jr1L5oPMDsTMw9dvGZ-l3_fYPprg0pGsbY9BQQuzNaLVg9tN1h6ipDiO-WQOBrRIcPfJmvDD4W9uBqSod9ErZbIOwMTK3F-5GnZJxe7orNek15tsGIx9rLC3HiUBStPs5xUVLx2S4KaI6rd5kgqL-j2loHtTetRwGDqP6_BNkP8X7YK1XRH9Dh3B0/w392-h522/20230611_115412.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><p>I sewed the V-neck down from the right side by edge-stitching at about an inch, to make sure that the facings would stay down.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Gisellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109646912314640079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-53591339165340880672022-11-26T12:04:00.000-08:002022-11-26T12:04:12.018-08:00Drafting sleeve patterns<p>I've been messing around with drafting sleeve patterns. I even drew up quite a number of different designs, around 12 at last count, back in January. </p><p>I made up a few of them as isolated samples, and that's how far I got. I only did a set of two cowl sleeves in a blue fabric I had from a fabric swap (love the colour of the fabric, thank you so much to whoever donated it!), but I have not decided yet what bodice pattern I want for this top. I'll Frankenpattern the needed armhole onto whatever bodice pattern I go for.<br /></p><p>The other blouse I started at the beginning of the year was a Lekala pattern using the black and white colour way of a lovely Rose and Hubble fabric I got from Pound Fabrics. Unfortunately I did not do a muslin to check if the armhole goes with my sleeve template - it does not. So I will need to adjust the sleeve slightly. That might not be too much of a problem, but again, I have not decided on what sleeve design I want. I am waiting for inspiration to strike.</p><p>Now that we have November (where did the time disappear to?) I though I'd post at least some of my sleeve drafts. Perhaps this will inspire me to continue with either the cowl top or the Rose and Hubble sleeves.</p><p>I like this design - a tab gathers the horizontally folded fabric and pulls it into a bow. You could even have a press stud at one end so you can iron the sleeve flat and only gather the bow after pressing. It would be very practical.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFye51brpqkXoK1pfsIU27jmAyROpMFHupqIpKfSj4GpViZiWQAPjCjexAYCur6ZfDXv1cT9Vth1RY-qJPfXlE6zIM0MT6Z6rH-1_EJ091ajdttPxbdmQHAdeksfTw6yhMiMtbgfvfmXHp_R1scGiHuM_OebZfBSRF9JXoul9hMfmhlWDU7670lZu0Q/s772/20220104_181117%20Knotted%20Sleeve.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="772" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFye51brpqkXoK1pfsIU27jmAyROpMFHupqIpKfSj4GpViZiWQAPjCjexAYCur6ZfDXv1cT9Vth1RY-qJPfXlE6zIM0MT6Z6rH-1_EJ091ajdttPxbdmQHAdeksfTw6yhMiMtbgfvfmXHp_R1scGiHuM_OebZfBSRF9JXoul9hMfmhlWDU7670lZu0Q/w400-h318/20220104_181117%20Knotted%20Sleeve.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>The arrow I drew onto the lozenge* shaped bit indicates that you need to fold up the lower edge of the lozenge and align it with its top edge. The top end of the tab gets sewn into the fold, perhaps a little higher than my dotted line in the above photo. You can stay-stitch the relevant sleevehead edge inside the seam allowance to keep the fold in place before sewing into the armhole. </p><p>The self facing at the bottom is folded up inside for a neat hem finish.</p><p>And this is what a sample of this sleeve design looks like:<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVocAcSU0bjvU9qCa_ImKqaIcWCJctdxp1fMW8oFxLA_edRG7Wbp8UaSlvyzeWLd3voEG3O5TeipOaFWl9nopqh8QoPztrJ7KsgQ8g8sy5V32HgdamQjwMFTxsDaujri6NZl1Da9ZlRxVOEAGhmhL1JC-BpvFLcZeISi4Gtzg6H6kBcVwjBdlNO0nzQA/s4128/20220114%20Knotted%20Sleeve%20sample.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3096" data-original-width="4128" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVocAcSU0bjvU9qCa_ImKqaIcWCJctdxp1fMW8oFxLA_edRG7Wbp8UaSlvyzeWLd3voEG3O5TeipOaFWl9nopqh8QoPztrJ7KsgQ8g8sy5V32HgdamQjwMFTxsDaujri6NZl1Da9ZlRxVOEAGhmhL1JC-BpvFLcZeISi4Gtzg6H6kBcVwjBdlNO0nzQA/w400-h300/20220114%20Knotted%20Sleeve%20sample.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I am really enjoying this shape though I don't know just yet what it will look like when worn. Will the gathering tab look too prominent, too centered, too high? It will be interesting to try out.</p><p>I suppose that there is no dire need to center it exactly, it could move a little towards the front or even the back. Once made up as a blouse I would like some photos to be taken so I can see what this looks like from an objective distance. Just checking the mirror does not give all the useful information you want to evaluate a style.</p><p>Please wish me luck that I will sew up a blouse with this sleeve design soon, or one of the other two I mentioned above. It would be so nice for my sewing motivation to come unstuck. Well, if not this year, then 2023 is 12 months long, surely I'll make some progress eventually.</p><p><br /></p><p>*: Strictly speaking the shape I'm talking about could be called an elongated hexagon. I like lozenge, but this shape is obviously a stretched-out one. I hope you know what I mean.<br /></p>Gisellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109646912314640079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-5043689528212447312021-02-20T09:48:00.000-08:002021-02-20T09:48:56.675-08:00Trying Out a Free Pattern- Earn Your Stripes Breton Tee (dress hack)<p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_qztrkYibwhJrQAhRylHmI8kT3c0LTxiQDqbfntRWRQxEJuiflXhAufgCkD5LvGUdoJ1kG4eoftJPoyn75KVKEiigGZ02ozdnFEt2KX2l6klwXH5Kk0tHT6UHc8qVOGGXxyyjQlbYNET/s2048/P1200493_edited-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1211" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_qztrkYibwhJrQAhRylHmI8kT3c0LTxiQDqbfntRWRQxEJuiflXhAufgCkD5LvGUdoJ1kG4eoftJPoyn75KVKEiigGZ02ozdnFEt2KX2l6klwXH5Kk0tHT6UHc8qVOGGXxyyjQlbYNET/w236-h400/P1200493_edited-1.JPG" width="236" /></a></div><br />This is a free downloadable pdf pattern, designed by Claire-Louise Hardie, available from Love Sewing
magazine website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pattern is for a fairly loose fit tee shirt
with an option of ¾ or full length sleeves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
It has dropped shoulders and a neckband. </span>I chose to use the pattern as a basis for a dress. The fabric required is a jersey fabric with at least 20% stretch. The link to download this pattern <a href="https://www.lovesewingmag.co.uk/product/earn-your-stripes-breton-tee/" target="_blank">here.</a><p></p><p>There are no making up instructions with this pattern but it follows the usual method of sewing together for this type of tee shirt. I have given very brief instructions in the <b>Making Up</b> section below.<br /></p><p><b>Printing and assembling the pattern</b>. The only option for printing out is using A4 format and it takes 18 sheets for the pattern itself (see below). The sheet illustrated shows the order of assembly of the pdf. It is necessary to trim the sheets where indicated to fit the pattern together.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-vdwpvV6zjtfJrmvm7KI5ijSK03EsIqPdkJWIHCfPjN89I4TAYTIT7uuk3o1RLdo0pFfwtqj8aGFqGbea6QHvRpy7G2AbDVtXjTOivJdBHxuBFb_scVVh6VKhcZe1OStuWHrI4BI3Ipn/s2048/P1200485_edited-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-vdwpvV6zjtfJrmvm7KI5ijSK03EsIqPdkJWIHCfPjN89I4TAYTIT7uuk3o1RLdo0pFfwtqj8aGFqGbea6QHvRpy7G2AbDVtXjTOivJdBHxuBFb_scVVh6VKhcZe1OStuWHrI4BI3Ipn/w300-h400/P1200485_edited-1.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>The test square is on sheet 1, the finished back lengths of the tee shirt on sheet 7 and the finished bust measurements on sheet 9. Seam allowances are included in the pattern.<br /></p><p><b>Sizes and Alterations.</b> This pattern comes in 8 sizes from 32" to 46" bust (pattern size 8 to 22), the pattern ease is 3 inches on all sizes. Hip size is not given as this pattern is for a top. My bust size falls between 8 and 10 and I opted for size 10 as I wanted a loose fit. There is a lengthen and shorten line on the front and back pieces and to turn this into a dress I just extended the line of the pattern straight down from here until it reached my desired length.</p><p><b>Making Up</b>. This can be sewn up on an overlocker or a sewing machine with a zigzag stitch or stretch stitch capacity. I used a sewing machine. The order of construction is (briefly) - 1. Sew the shoulder seams, I added stay tape to the shoulder seams as I usually do with a stretch fabric. 2. Join the ends of the neckband and fold it in half and attach to the neck with a 1 cm seam allowance. The neckband seam sits at the centre back. and you use the quartering method to fit the neckband to the neck. If you don't know the quartering method <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3T2hPW9Ac4" target="_blank">here</a> is a short video about it plus a tip on reducing bulk at the back seam of the neckband. 3. Attach the sleeves by the flat method and sew up the side seams. Helen's Closet has a tutorial on her blog for this method <a href="https://helensclosetpatterns.com/2017/03/31/how-to-sew-a-sleeve-in-flat/" target="_blank">here</a>. 4. Hem the sleeves and bottom of the garment using a twin needle or zigzag stitch.</p><p><b>Verdict.</b> This was very quick and easy to make. With hindsight if I make this again (and I may well do so) I will make the size 8 as I needed to take in the side seams of the bodice and upper arms but I am rather flat chested and have no biceps to speak of. I also have no curves to my hips and extending the top straight down to create a dress worked well for me but those with more curves to the hips may want to flare the shape out a bit more. I used some jersey fabric that I got in Brighton at the Fabricland closing down sale last year and it was perfect for this, soft, light and cosy. I could certainly wear this during three of the four seasons with additions of thick tights and a cardigan when the cold demands it. I added an extra 2 inches to the long sleeve length of the pattern so I could pull the sleeves down and keep my hands a bit warmer but can push the sleeves up if I don't need this. I might make a tie belt and blouse the dress over the belt for a shorter length in the Spring but, at the moment, I want to wear it long.</p><p>And so to finish with another picture of myself being blown by the wind and trying to keep my hair out off my face - -</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNDfm6V5wUMiura8cdC0oCWVqfnZIFEWhuwQYhHhbprC3AfPTDD8m0pgEUaU8ndlETWz0dfZkPzJBvGd6jz03PAH2ZWIyRVMr8LODD8Sqwn6LKS3ymMf0BBPBMTvxS-FRf3pJxV5d1ZQS/s2048/P1200492_edited-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1213" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNDfm6V5wUMiura8cdC0oCWVqfnZIFEWhuwQYhHhbprC3AfPTDD8m0pgEUaU8ndlETWz0dfZkPzJBvGd6jz03PAH2ZWIyRVMr8LODD8Sqwn6LKS3ymMf0BBPBMTvxS-FRf3pJxV5d1ZQS/w238-h400/P1200492_edited-1.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Barbaragshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12981942071728326885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-64594428567408273792021-01-02T05:42:00.004-08:002021-01-02T05:54:53.762-08:00Trying out a Free Pattern - Low Rise Knickers in Woven Fabric<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIozcbrDHOLYYfqtEt-gBvgpDQ17bE8_5KoDa-4_VWsL5WNcbK4Md-ABj4zeaHSnv2QUqOueYxerZOfKQxBRI3vrSwzDJmZMY6R_PGqsKcS03Njou7VH1HZQqq0xCoz9dpceoyorSuS-8u/s2048/P1190945_edited-1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1846" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIozcbrDHOLYYfqtEt-gBvgpDQ17bE8_5KoDa-4_VWsL5WNcbK4Md-ABj4zeaHSnv2QUqOueYxerZOfKQxBRI3vrSwzDJmZMY6R_PGqsKcS03Njou7VH1HZQqq0xCoz9dpceoyorSuS-8u/w360-h400/P1190945_edited-1.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>This is a free downloadable pattern from a rather strange website <a href="https://sew-ing.com/make/" target="_blank">sew-ing.com/make</a></p><p> It appears to be Japanese in origin and the translation into English is not very good but is adequate. There are instructions for making some unusual items, including a Strawberry Cream Cake in Felt and cat lovers should check out the Cat Pouch. If you explore the website you will find different varieties of patterns for knickers, mostly for women but some for men and children, in both woven and stretch fabrics. The link to the pattern for the type of knickers (or panties if you prefer) that I made is <a href="https://sew-ing.com/hanky/" target="_blank">here</a> </p><p>The reason behind my trying out this pattern was that I wanted to find a pattern for items that I actually needed that could be made with small (i.e. under a metre) left over scraps from dressmaking projects . This pattern was designed to be made using a man's size handkerchief 43 centimetre square but can be made with any light weight cotton. There are a number of free knicker patterns available for use with suitable stretch fabric, such as light weight cotton t-shirting, but I didn't have any such left overs that were not already earmarked for clothing for toddlers. I did have lightweight woven cotton scraps so I was looking for knicker patterns using woven fabrics . I have tried to make a pair of knickers in cotton from an independent commercial pattern but my sewing of the elastic directly on to the fabric, by stretching the elastic to fit the fabric as I sewed, left a lot to be desired and was uneven. I was therefore delighted to find this pattern, designed for woven fabric, where the elastic was threaded through a channel at the waist and legs but, if you wished, there was no need to put elastic on the legs. This latter was the option that I went for. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2AtkcOFk7edI5D2F5j4_RkBbJs6Es9rNceVsyKl7JuwiOLiz0Rk_KLW3jWJfo4RJWUj5h9d9DdFVAbsI7zLI0zkqkdZjLBc91dPYkV2Ola8W4JWP3_D8TDBQRMf2JqIQgnx3_HjqsjoM8/s2048/P1190911_edited-1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2AtkcOFk7edI5D2F5j4_RkBbJs6Es9rNceVsyKl7JuwiOLiz0Rk_KLW3jWJfo4RJWUj5h9d9DdFVAbsI7zLI0zkqkdZjLBc91dPYkV2Ola8W4JWP3_D8TDBQRMf2JqIQgnx3_HjqsjoM8/w480-h640/P1190911_edited-1.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><b>Printing and Assembling the Pattern</b>. There are only two pages to print out on A4 paper. However you should be aware that the pattern is scaled at 96% and so comes up very slightly smaller than actual size. I couldn't work out any way of printing it out at 100% with the equipment I had available. You have to add seam allowances yourself, 1 to 1.5 centimetres is recommended for the waist and 0.7 to 1 cm for the other seams and edges. If you want to add elastic to the legs then I would suggest allowing at least 1 cm here. </p><p><b>Sizes, Alterations and Style Options</b>. The pattern only comes in size 90 cm hips
because they are designed to be cut from a large men's size handkerchief
and you cannot cut a size larger than that from the handkerchief
However you can use any suitable weight fabric and I went for my first pair to some
cotton left over from making a child's sundress. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCHUyPqb5uYuI1gKJK1wqNLiFxj-IqiW8PdK-DnhYGWdgD_AsZdEz99Pnn6l0Sdzodhok_ZlVfwb2nOs-voGjXgb6FMsNfByFPU5KneNY06u8V92kyD_acRDc0-7zLlqTy9KUSGbQWkvq9/s2048/P1190910_edited-1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCHUyPqb5uYuI1gKJK1wqNLiFxj-IqiW8PdK-DnhYGWdgD_AsZdEz99Pnn6l0Sdzodhok_ZlVfwb2nOs-voGjXgb6FMsNfByFPU5KneNY06u8V92kyD_acRDc0-7zLlqTy9KUSGbQWkvq9/w400-h300/P1190910_edited-1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p> The photograph above shows the
amount of fabric that I had compared to a man's handkerchief. The knickers can be made smaller, as I did, by shaving the necessary amount off the side seams. To make them larger you could add to the side seams or follow the suggestions on the website to insert some lace or add side ties. It is suggested that you cut the pattern pieces on the bias, which will allow some give to the fabric. If you are using a handkerchief then you have to cut on the bias but, if you wish, you can cut on the straight grain. I opted to cut on the bias. <br /></p><p>You have two basic style options. You can cut the front all in one piece in which case your pattern pieces will look like this when you have cut them out, a front and back piece and a gusset and gusset lining.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghD5e4IOzJ8T3ngEZJWT66bypPoAEecJ-_C5JaJYjVYRw6P6Kzy6FpG5gGhSJXyRUqctx7QClSqcKkWkpSD7BIZH4_fo02g7I6RlP4CZhEIIbNxtpMK9nOLePjvcXvTQLkIPx-0FzJUhSj/s2048/P1190947_edited-1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghD5e4IOzJ8T3ngEZJWT66bypPoAEecJ-_C5JaJYjVYRw6P6Kzy6FpG5gGhSJXyRUqctx7QClSqcKkWkpSD7BIZH4_fo02g7I6RlP4CZhEIIbNxtpMK9nOLePjvcXvTQLkIPx-0FzJUhSj/w400-h300/P1190947_edited-1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> The second option is to cut a central panel for the front on the straight grain so that you can insert a trim, use a contrast fabric or play with cutting the pieces in different pattern directions. For this option you need to create a centre panel by cutting on the lines marked on the front pattern piece and remember to add seam allowances to the resulting panel and the side pieces. Your pattern pieces will then look like this.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz7blHo9ATdGiU7lOJ5NrTP1ehb7zL78_4qrZ9noScMMY-2KdfR7I1olBTg8aqeJ7m_kNTPuoyk-MD6n1SAsAyRbfEynGC2lF6Ax2fdmTKWf0En8jpjbzMDCMzbGZz6t2fbwLUnPdxx2Md/s2048/P1190912.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz7blHo9ATdGiU7lOJ5NrTP1ehb7zL78_4qrZ9noScMMY-2KdfR7I1olBTg8aqeJ7m_kNTPuoyk-MD6n1SAsAyRbfEynGC2lF6Ax2fdmTKWf0En8jpjbzMDCMzbGZz6t2fbwLUnPdxx2Md/w400-h300/P1190912.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p> <b>Making Up</b>. I had some cotton lace insertion left from trimming a blouse so I used this to trim this pair. Here's how the front looks after sewing the front pieces together sandwiching the insertion between the seams.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJtb1kDkTpJnMYI7gI3bjBPWIOSv8bCQ58eHmS0koDnlpYLQ9D5IaSqE_WVkr7-XWY4CnoHka8FkgFhJxl_RpCpiwFlSLbj8-lnvk8vkJrwEgBVi09p-4DDbOob-CuVGA5HLyBMnufO7yM/s2048/P1190914.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJtb1kDkTpJnMYI7gI3bjBPWIOSv8bCQ58eHmS0koDnlpYLQ9D5IaSqE_WVkr7-XWY4CnoHka8FkgFhJxl_RpCpiwFlSLbj8-lnvk8vkJrwEgBVi09p-4DDbOob-CuVGA5HLyBMnufO7yM/w400-h300/P1190914.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Sewing together is very easy. Just sew up the side seams, I used french seams. How to sew the two gusset pieces to the front and back is shown clearly on the sew-ing website. The raw top and leg edges are then finished by overlocking or zigzag stitching, and the edges turned over to form a channel and stitched down leaving a gap where necessary to thread the elastic through. As you can see from the first picture on this post I chose to embellish the legs of two pairs with lace. With the blue spotted pair I had a small amount of narrow pale blue lace, it fitted the bill so exactly that I had just 2 centimetres left after sewing it on.</p><p><b>Verdict</b>. I am, once more, pleased with the result from a free download. These knickers are exactly the same shape as some RTW ones that I have. They are very comfortable to wear and I think they look attractive. Only a small amount of fabric is required, you could even cut each piece in a differently patterned fabric of the same weight if you wanted to use up your smallest scraps. I shall certainly be making some more of these, in fact I already am!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> <br /></p>Barbaragshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12981942071728326885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-86006597040807623342020-12-16T06:00:00.000-08:002020-12-16T06:00:39.132-08:00Trying out a Free Pattern- Knee Length Tulip Skirt with Feature Pockets<p> This is another pattern from Sew Magazine available as a pdf. It is described on their website as a "Simple Knee Length Skirt" and also, on the pdf pattern piece layout( see picture below), as the Barkside Skirt but I think the title of this blog gives a more accurate description. <a href="https://www.sewmag.co.uk/free-sewing-patterns/vienna-skirt" target="_blank">This is the link</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSLLPvEMGEdCP-_8699uLY2bceSdlIz00qSjXaKvxEQCC_ATEQrVJNFbS5-LZA9FFR1nB5wHFM5GtQ8W2RopqNJt91U3GFO-VBjW8IY4A7iNAvt8L4EJAEFUGP76hDnLoFlppdA25us8n/s2048/P1190884_edited-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1688" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWSLLPvEMGEdCP-_8699uLY2bceSdlIz00qSjXaKvxEQCC_ATEQrVJNFbS5-LZA9FFR1nB5wHFM5GtQ8W2RopqNJt91U3GFO-VBjW8IY4A7iNAvt8L4EJAEFUGP76hDnLoFlppdA25us8n/s320/P1190884_edited-2.JPG" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p> <b>Printing and assembling the pattern</b> For review I am trying to choose easily available patterns without a hugh number of pages to print out, this one takes 12 pages of A4 for the pattern itself. The link will take you to a page with the making up instructions. When you click the download button you will get access to more than one pattern and, for this skirt, you need to scroll to Pages 25 to 37. Page 25 shows the way that the pdf needs to be assembled. Pages 26 to 37 are the pages you will need to print for the pattern.</p><p>Usually, with pdf patterns, there is a square of 10 centimetres at the beginning of the printout with which to check the accuracy of the printing. There is none here, though you are advised to set your printer to print to "Actual Size". My printer does not print right to the edges and it appeared to me that the pattern pages needed to be placed edge to edge. There is no indication on the pattern which size is which or which pocket position marking relates to which size; you have to work this out for yourself but it is not a taxing task.<br /></p><p><b>Sizes</b> <b>and Alterations</b> There are only three sizes, these are waist sizes- 68, 72 & 76 centimetres. However it would be easy to grade the skirt up or down a couple of sizes. I decreased the size of the waistband by 4 centimetres but left the body of the skirt as is since the skirt is gathered into the waistband and I thought that leaving the skirt pieces as they were would accentuate the tulip shape. The pocket and flaps are the same for all sizes so do not require alteration. I added 12.5 centimetres to the length of the skirt so that it fell just below my knee. To do this I drew a line across the front and back pieces 5 centimetres above the hemline, cut across, inserted the requisite addition and redrew the side seams from below the pocket position to the hemline (see image below of the back piece).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMd1jMXLlzIKI2PE09DN7muNdI1F6KZgJoR9TusbaOmSlMqWrkrPy-QYTMTD8Fz00EuUhrrTozM0p9bvyZ1om3UwFwaHg2oN34Q5lUMWkgnmYoPCswMOOT0OBuLp3gtRErw2XDFIJyWp2b/s2048/P1190885_edited-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="2048" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMd1jMXLlzIKI2PE09DN7muNdI1F6KZgJoR9TusbaOmSlMqWrkrPy-QYTMTD8Fz00EuUhrrTozM0p9bvyZ1om3UwFwaHg2oN34Q5lUMWkgnmYoPCswMOOT0OBuLp3gtRErw2XDFIJyWp2b/w334-h185/P1190885_edited-1.JPG" width="334" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Making up</b> The process is not difficult. The pockets are sewn up first. They are lined, each pocket consists of a pocket bag and a pocket flap and the corresponding linings.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-m_Muz_0jttQao8UBX6IOnSPsv745-KxJ5Pwjim3GRuDoBB1z6tJ3VdlUZZg-Dq2e4bGKbAvld_gHrQ_9QeTMDm6ZJthOvPLkg2ppwqNvNuuJc6cESWgA44vLAa3JKsRrTJUsq1Erh1Py/s2048/P1190848.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-m_Muz_0jttQao8UBX6IOnSPsv745-KxJ5Pwjim3GRuDoBB1z6tJ3VdlUZZg-Dq2e4bGKbAvld_gHrQ_9QeTMDm6ZJthOvPLkg2ppwqNvNuuJc6cESWgA44vLAa3JKsRrTJUsq1Erh1Py/s320/P1190848.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> The flap is made up by laying the flap pieces right sides together and sewing a 5 mm seam around 3 sides leaving the long straight side open. The flap is then turned right side out and pressed. The open side of the flap is placed between the marked notches on the straight side of the pocket bag and the pocket lining placed over the flap.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLRdFqKQNf8H5TMwsudK8NM2yF0iEaOQMx3HmxvhMl9XKXb46t-HOaKDoi_y3BWrOkaP469ExrXIApRTuwbOcI20CktUT8ArBZTTa_hYOMu72173U6hAYYFO-zKigj2PWCvlYQZc21rwP/s2048/P1190849.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLRdFqKQNf8H5TMwsudK8NM2yF0iEaOQMx3HmxvhMl9XKXb46t-HOaKDoi_y3BWrOkaP469ExrXIApRTuwbOcI20CktUT8ArBZTTa_hYOMu72173U6hAYYFO-zKigj2PWCvlYQZc21rwP/s320/P1190849.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>The straight side with the pocket flap and the curved side are then stitched and the pocket turned through one of the two openings so it looks like this:-<br /> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik4blq-GcTtqZc4wNJBxrHlM67v2AFwsHc7TxnQnkNjszJ3b9n2ZNDz0DxMYhyphenhyphenLfZpi9XYEuosNZdHYHoNsNPuPSvWcPmbD60ElTQiymi2UYXVcn3-PbMJey7NnEu1vD_M883UkQfZKL-o/s2048/P1190850.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik4blq-GcTtqZc4wNJBxrHlM67v2AFwsHc7TxnQnkNjszJ3b9n2ZNDz0DxMYhyphenhyphenLfZpi9XYEuosNZdHYHoNsNPuPSvWcPmbD60ElTQiymi2UYXVcn3-PbMJey7NnEu1vD_M883UkQfZKL-o/s320/P1190850.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>The pockets are then placed, matching them to the markings at the waist edge, on the front of the skirt. The concealed zip is inserted and the front and back skirt pieces joined together.</p><p>I was puzzled by the method of adding the waistband to the top of the skirt, which is gathered to fit, so I followed my own method. I had decided that I would do some quilting on the waistband, backing it with wadding between the main fabric and the lining. It is quite wide and I thought that the wadding would make it stand up firmly. It should be cut on the straight grain but I cut on the cross grain to contrast with the vertical design on the skirt. I ironed the fusible interfacing on to the reverse of the main fabric (not the lining as instructed), laid on the wadding, placed the lining and waistband fabric right sides together and stitched the top edges together. I attached the front of the waistband to the skirt, folded the lining on to the wrong side and hand stitched the folded waistband over the attaching stitching. Then I stitched over some of the black lines of the print in black thread, so subtle that you may not notice it in the photographs of the exterior of the skirt so I am showing a photograph of the inside.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KzLzg3M7YEMzARGvNIXKcjMpRNRIyc4sOJ-jyMv3UPn0fN1pXmmlgV0uRW_sZCEfhL3CMCEB7jZRY1KShUBKL3Ed0UjeSgO1coa2xDNwT-sMOvDzuPxo8QEsuIy_12okdzoFsyqSHHG2/s2048/P1190888.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KzLzg3M7YEMzARGvNIXKcjMpRNRIyc4sOJ-jyMv3UPn0fN1pXmmlgV0uRW_sZCEfhL3CMCEB7jZRY1KShUBKL3Ed0UjeSgO1coa2xDNwT-sMOvDzuPxo8QEsuIy_12okdzoFsyqSHHG2/w350-h273/P1190888.JPG" width="350" /></a></div><p></p><p>This is how the back of the waistband looks when closed. I think that the quilting does enhance the waistband but remember that the addition of wadding will reduce the inner circumference of the waistband.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrM_tXL_I1hiVO1P294fm2HPxfyfR6gxdGMHg6ZIasL41euUlyBNmoaFUtqUBhqrYF90aAsnNoJl7DXHOn6oyvDoIL7cf2KtsMoBMDpGAcAHj4eFSS4e-EZnfwOZUiQkvgUTvgY-LUeA5a/s2048/P1190887.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrM_tXL_I1hiVO1P294fm2HPxfyfR6gxdGMHg6ZIasL41euUlyBNmoaFUtqUBhqrYF90aAsnNoJl7DXHOn6oyvDoIL7cf2KtsMoBMDpGAcAHj4eFSS4e-EZnfwOZUiQkvgUTvgY-LUeA5a/w337-h280/P1190887.JPG" width="337" /></a></div><br /><p>The back of the skirt has a simply constructed back pleat for ease of walking, necessary because the skirt narrows from the top to the hem. This shaping means that it is not possible to exactly pattern match but, as the fabric has a definite horizontal and vertical pattern, I did my best to do matching where possible, see photographs of side seam and pocket. <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKy_ev0mF9fquWBtmrJOzq5awK407SyRA-QQJhoBFsdk-8yGKBfD3oHQIXVGgi9MnbrPWgHyNE6dXFFWfWgQURuX734W3nlmwEk7rJEzEQXLo0UZD4lmv3Wd18SQpU0z4JYenxSdFq7qfs/s2048/P1190891.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKy_ev0mF9fquWBtmrJOzq5awK407SyRA-QQJhoBFsdk-8yGKBfD3oHQIXVGgi9MnbrPWgHyNE6dXFFWfWgQURuX734W3nlmwEk7rJEzEQXLo0UZD4lmv3Wd18SQpU0z4JYenxSdFq7qfs/w353-h277/P1190891.JPG" width="353" /></a></div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjWmG1-RnEPN526RoehCMuyefModJ-k3mnAthbJpSVPlABax2W8NoZ_E-VZ82mL7z_reHsLPUC_aUtxt4c43is3Z0vxSobV9wmTkL7oLhHLiy2TDUCI0SGKxR2IPjeBjm5qIKO2-I7x7z-/s2048/P1190892.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjWmG1-RnEPN526RoehCMuyefModJ-k3mnAthbJpSVPlABax2W8NoZ_E-VZ82mL7z_reHsLPUC_aUtxt4c43is3Z0vxSobV9wmTkL7oLhHLiy2TDUCI0SGKxR2IPjeBjm5qIKO2-I7x7z-/w337-h266/P1190892.JPG" width="337" /> </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; margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"> The pattern instructions suggest the sewing of a decorative button to each pocket. I tried several examples from my button box, both plain and fancy, but none of them looked appropriate and I thought a button would detract from the drama of the fabric print so I left the pocket flap without one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><b>Verdict</b> I would have liked the sizes to have been indicated on the actual pdf and a check square to indicate that the print out was the correct size. The length of fabric is given as 1.1 metre for all sizes using the original length of skirt (63.5 centimetres) but the width of the fabric is not indicated. If you decide to make it I would suggest working out the amount of fabric that you need by measuring the pdf to find out how much fabric and what width you require in your size. The construction is not difficult and a beginner, who is happy with invisible zip insertion, could make it with little trouble.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"> I liked the shape of the skirt and the design of the pockets, indeed I will probably use this pocket on some other skirt or dress design. I feel that the design on this African fabric from my stash admirably suits this skirt pattern. It can be dressed up or look more casual and can be worn Winter or Summer depending upon the other garments worn. I found the instructions difficult to work out regarding the waistband but I was ignoring these in any case to do my own variation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">The skirt for winter wear with thick tights and a wool polo neck jumper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPn_JGBYqUWwzV0YublZySWO0jpDSwHMHID0piZjthlr-NmnRrYcc2lIdZphpasEMaD8bCEVaZwD-EO6tU47hktoVDwgylkWsuwwpy1oWdyPi3MRpOI0Raao2UgMPnQdtTvsaqaLWySEJ/s1918/P1190873_edited-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1918" data-original-width="1399" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPn_JGBYqUWwzV0YublZySWO0jpDSwHMHID0piZjthlr-NmnRrYcc2lIdZphpasEMaD8bCEVaZwD-EO6tU47hktoVDwgylkWsuwwpy1oWdyPi3MRpOI0Raao2UgMPnQdtTvsaqaLWySEJ/w271-h365/P1190873_edited-1.JPG" width="271" /></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"> For Summer wear, a somewhat more formal outfit. The top is another free pattern, the Collette Sorbetto, with a hack on the original short sleeves to turn them into long bell-shaped sleeves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgv6MhLm2vRKc23Nx4-dJAY1pchvIB52a89BYOyCBeXMwk_mxh9-GqMistnZoHTPAhqjdjIXe7o02NjhoyUex9ekXkWlkboK3ijN585GT4w3WozaPAd9Me4AP2J0Ymc6R-WRb4PbWTcuN0/s2371/P1190876_edited-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2371" data-original-width="1060" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgv6MhLm2vRKc23Nx4-dJAY1pchvIB52a89BYOyCBeXMwk_mxh9-GqMistnZoHTPAhqjdjIXe7o02NjhoyUex9ekXkWlkboK3ijN585GT4w3WozaPAd9Me4AP2J0Ymc6R-WRb4PbWTcuN0/w171-h357/P1190876_edited-1.JPG" width="171" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">This side view gives you an idea of the shaping at the waist.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_OKaREZHqiSVxI6hcGaTcv6Gxe4t5FxHJaJUo4eZY2TN9lmWQ-qmS4wb8K9Uzrcek6VhoMRTEojy-73uXnzgnK-R1OfHK5Tk7dVZgSd_BxigCc1OiZJ3uJ4J7gyYLJ22EAzrJuaKF-l2F/s1526/P1190882_edited-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1526" data-original-width="1065" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_OKaREZHqiSVxI6hcGaTcv6Gxe4t5FxHJaJUo4eZY2TN9lmWQ-qmS4wb8K9Uzrcek6VhoMRTEojy-73uXnzgnK-R1OfHK5Tk7dVZgSd_BxigCc1OiZJ3uJ4J7gyYLJ22EAzrJuaKF-l2F/w241-h351/P1190882_edited-1.JPG" width="241" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;"><br /></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;"> </div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br />Barbaragshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12981942071728326885noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-17405096991633452402020-11-20T11:42:00.009-08:002020-11-20T11:44:18.033-08:00How to sew curved hems!<p>I thought I knew how best to sew a curved hem but hey, there are more ways than I realised. The aim is to fold up the longer raw edge (i.e. longer than the stitching line) and sew the hem without getting puckers, wrinkles or pleats.<br /></p><p>I found this YouTube video by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VzcBpESsRM">Prof PIncushion (Link here</a>) showing three different methods.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnX3pJANFAJPjpqrCxQUI1Nt4hUH2hkgi78EEO4tRsVRFBHp3VEOkSUsu8_behWP3jy_h1NQo2djj3fSR5ZlKTY6T4gLu9Rdcbm8gSADJjGpdiPTXjcUETvNZudebPHIAgeV81L3RsxIJ/s1077/Curved+hems+Pincushion.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="1077" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbnX3pJANFAJPjpqrCxQUI1Nt4hUH2hkgi78EEO4tRsVRFBHp3VEOkSUsu8_behWP3jy_h1NQo2djj3fSR5ZlKTY6T4gLu9Rdcbm8gSADJjGpdiPTXjcUETvNZudebPHIAgeV81L3RsxIJ/s320/Curved+hems+Pincushion.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I very much recommend the suggested machine-basted stitching line (that's the one with the really long stitch length) because it makes pressing over the seam allowance a lot easier. You will get a more even distance from the fabric edge to the fold line that will look a lot better than eye-balling while pressing. It is such a pain when you have to repeat ironing after a first attempt looks frustratingly wobbly. Folding the fabric over at the basted line is easier because of the perforations in the fabric: it's almost as if the fabric wants to fold along that line. Highly recommended.<br /></p><p>When you work with a thickish wool fabric then a high iron temperature and plenty of steam will shrink the fabric a bit so you can get the raw edge to reduce to the smaller measurement. That's what I did: baste, fold over and press and then press and shrink. But you can't do that with all fabric fibres. You need a different method for other fabrics.</p><p></p><p>I would be inclined to go with the first method Professor Pincushion shows but baste two lines: one as she describes, and a second one for where I want to fold the fabric over. This saves on the time it takes to measure and mark the fabric as per her demonstration. The bit I learnt from this video is her tip to pull at the higher up basting stitch line in those places where your fabric won't lie flat enough - to ease it in. That's really useful!<br /></p><p>The rolled hem also sounds useful but to be honest I wouldn't have the patience for trimming the seam allowance as shown. Instead I prefer baby hems, particularly with light-weight fabric. This works best if you can overlock (serge) the raw edge. I machine baste at a folding line at a distance of about a centimeter away from the edge, and then overlock the raw edge. Then I press the fabric over once. I then edge-stitch the hem two centimeter from the folded edge. This leaves a very narrow seam allowance and keeps the hem nice and drapey. This can be lovely for the hems of flutter sleeves. A edge that's been folded over twice could be too stiff.</p><p></p><p>I also like the third method of sewing a ribbon to the hem, either on the right side as a decorative feature or on the inside. Either would give a skirt hem a nice bit of weight. A variation of this method is to sew on a ribbon onto the outside to diguise your top stitching. Ribbon or braid can be placed at the edge or even a bit higher up for a very attractive feature. You may want to use the same ribbon or braid elsewhere in the garment to tie it all together.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">~ ~ ~</p><p><br />And here is another YouTube video by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct5oGvil0SA" target="_blank">JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores (Link here</a>).<br /> </p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8eM4H235TIdiDhBjBMp5wEzpB8fbnM9TXP8cxKFwIkjdeSBY0LCwysAjEkQ9iJSxnhN10u7cznCMZm0zz-hoZ42kRfTIfs_TTZiKvbdtMH-wEuDnDzQHW47pUTzzpvE3WQkQoq8aw0Cef/s713/Curved+hems+Joann.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="412" data-original-width="713" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8eM4H235TIdiDhBjBMp5wEzpB8fbnM9TXP8cxKFwIkjdeSBY0LCwysAjEkQ9iJSxnhN10u7cznCMZm0zz-hoZ42kRfTIfs_TTZiKvbdtMH-wEuDnDzQHW47pUTzzpvE3WQkQoq8aw0Cef/s320/Curved+hems+Joann.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <p></p><p>I really like the look of the rolled hem. This method will probably strike you as needing too many basting lines that you need to pull out at the end - but just look at the neat result! I think this makes it well worth it.</p><p></p><p>The bias facing method is also really impressive. It takes a bit of trial and error to figure out how much to pull at the bias strip to get it to the right tension. I would be tempted to pull a lot less than the word 'pull' suggests - just lay down the strip and smooth it to lie flat along the middle of the strip length (where you'll sew) as opposed to at the very edge. It is a touch annoying that you have to trim this down, but the sewn edge makes for a useful guide. I'm all for top stitching this instead of hand-sewing a blind hem. On the other hand, a thicker wool type fabric is quite forgiving and easier to hand sew, giving a really beautiful result.</p><p></p><p>The bias binding method takes more preparation for pressing the bias tape as described. The technique that I found handy involves a darning needle stuck into your sewing board cover at both its ends, as a "gate" to pull the flat tape through and press. This preparation will make sewing the strip onto the hem a lot easier. The suggested stitch-in-the-ditch method takes quite a bit of practise (you can also see how slowly she stitches). I must say that I am not hugely fond of the look you achieve with this method, I prefer a ribbon over binding or the above bias facing that will put the bias strip onto the inner side, making it invisible. I find that this looks a lot more grown-up, the binding method reminds me of kids clothes, but that's just me.</p><p><br /></p><p>So there you have it! Six different methods (seven if you count my baby hem method that I snuck in there), something to try out when you're not happy with another method. You'll find that the fibre and the weight of your fabric will make some of these methods more useful than another. Go and experiment!</p><p><br /></p><p>If you are very new to sewing and find all these rather overwhelming then I recommend the first method Prof Pincushion describes (just with two basting lines). Or baby hems when you have an overlocker stitch available and need a really drapey hem for a thin fabric.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Gisellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109646912314640079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-67884249404928258962020-11-12T09:00:00.003-08:002020-11-12T09:00:44.833-08:00Trying out a free pattern- A Review of The Alicia Cardigan.<p> My Goodness! No post since the end of May. Time to remedy that. I intend to write some posts about items made from FREE patterns so here is the first.</p><p>It's the Alicia Cardigan, described as an easy cotton jersey cardigan, from Sew Magazine <a href="https://www.sewmag.co.uk/free-sewing-patterns/alicia-cardigan" target="_blank">Click here for link. </a>There are many free patterns on the Sew magazine website, not just for garments but for all sorts of sewn items, that you can download. You do need to register before you can download a pattern but it is a simple process. </p><p>The cardigan has an open front with no fastenings and you require no interfacing
so it is ideal for sewing when non-essential shops are closed and all you have
to hand is fabric and thread. The size range goes from UK size 8 to size 20. The fabric amount required is given as 1.3 metres of 150 cm wide with no indication of any variation of the amount between the sizes.<br /></p><p>I wanted to use up fabric left over from previous makes and orginally thought I could make the garment by pairing two jersey fabrics of the same weight and doing some colour blocking. However I did not have enough fabric to do that and tried it out in a thin polyester knit that I had bought for a pittance in Fabricland's Brighton branch closing down sale. I intended to use it for wearable toiles and had already made a long-sleeve t-Shirt from it. I still did not have enough to cut out the pieces as indicated and had to piece the neckband and the sleeves.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJA2_c2Ed9NObJ3cG-nBi8sN-ylBFtXyCQHSqxc2TnYQkH5jM22zHfjh7Zp2oAfuKKgPUNKLX2AsI4D14EWT5rg_dbG2gZ9TRbPTX8QcvZwrxwmi9bD1nCRXdd7wJf98HxtSMOJm-XP6CQ/s2048/P1190624_edited-1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJA2_c2Ed9NObJ3cG-nBi8sN-ylBFtXyCQHSqxc2TnYQkH5jM22zHfjh7Zp2oAfuKKgPUNKLX2AsI4D14EWT5rg_dbG2gZ9TRbPTX8QcvZwrxwmi9bD1nCRXdd7wJf98HxtSMOJm-XP6CQ/w353-h469/P1190624_edited-1.JPG" width="353" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The pattern has 4 pieces contained on a PDF of 20 pages of A4. I always trace my patterns, even PDFs. A tip that I received recently was not to stick all the pages together before tracing but to put together only the pages for one piece at a time and to trace just that piece before going on to the next piece. I had not thought of this before. It was very useful advice as any misalignment of a page can lead to a distortion of the following pattern pieces by the time they are all stuck together.</p><p>The cutting instructions (how many to cut, when to place on fold etc) are clear on each pattern piece. The seam allowance is included and is 1 cm throughout. The instructions are concise (consisting of 4 brief paragraphs) as there are no darts, gathers or pleats with which to contend. One thing that perturbed me was that the armhole was the same at the front and the back and thus the sleeve head was same on both sides also. A well drafted pattern would have a difference as you require more fabric across the back. In a woven pattern this would make a difference but, as this is a knit garment with an open front, it seemed to work well enough when I tried it on. Sleeves are set in on the flat and I had no problem easing the sleevehead to fit the armhole. Where I had to piece the sleeves for wrist length I stitched either side of the seam across the sleeve and hoped it looked like a design feature.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhadUcTnKaDtyFJiWxDZ4_Ys0hND-PamxHI-fx2uAO9AfeWCtljNIvDQldutEPUM72L0yYmS6FxirBvjeflpL8RLTZB7fwIlIB5LfbHl9dY-KFumcyV9ZlY7H0nzYeDdiBNMK87YPR6kgco/s2048/P1190633.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhadUcTnKaDtyFJiWxDZ4_Ys0hND-PamxHI-fx2uAO9AfeWCtljNIvDQldutEPUM72L0yYmS6FxirBvjeflpL8RLTZB7fwIlIB5LfbHl9dY-KFumcyV9ZlY7H0nzYeDdiBNMK87YPR6kgco/w349-h262/P1190633.JPG" width="349" /></a></div><p>In order to reinforce the idea of deliberate design I also stitched either side of the shoulder seams. I am still debating whether to stitch around the neckband also but will wear it a few times before deciding.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUI8eY3thi9w7lWqyMbtjh67ppGRruzXuPJ02zlXbFVn4qLG4rYKcpU743AirvUcwNZTAAnJ7OAk8IMDQSK8RB6qt1baVWd0dqBET7c4_mGKRLTbdGySk3baz0Lwg32khz7aTbriGsvecB/s2048/P1190632.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUI8eY3thi9w7lWqyMbtjh67ppGRruzXuPJ02zlXbFVn4qLG4rYKcpU743AirvUcwNZTAAnJ7OAk8IMDQSK8RB6qt1baVWd0dqBET7c4_mGKRLTbdGySk3baz0Lwg32khz7aTbriGsvecB/w355-h266/P1190632.JPG" width="355" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Paragraph 3 told me to turn up the hem in such a way that it created the appearance of a band being added to the bottom of the cardigan. I did not like this and did a normal hem, which I stitched down with lightning stitch ( also known as stretch stitch) This gives a bolder look (a bit like topstitching) than an ordinary straight stitch without the need to change to topstitching thread and I preferred it in this case to zigzag or twin needling.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik25vqi-APnIUgWO0JMLKKBpZSrYTCUVVFCYdfZCaZZ-MovDqdnELD3jSuF_Tcukb0SevquzeBL6TCpVbY6xC0xnxdWnvTspGoXoT4sS_LqxlHcYEd7Yt0VtykHFpc6MjpqTTuTT_bgpTD/s2048/P1190629.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik25vqi-APnIUgWO0JMLKKBpZSrYTCUVVFCYdfZCaZZ-MovDqdnELD3jSuF_Tcukb0SevquzeBL6TCpVbY6xC0xnxdWnvTspGoXoT4sS_LqxlHcYEd7Yt0VtykHFpc6MjpqTTuTT_bgpTD/w375-h281/P1190629.JPG" width="375" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>The final paragraph, number 4, dealt with the neckband. This is where I came a cropper! The neckband consists of 2 pieces, just long rectangles, that are joined at the centre back at the short sides. Because, once more, I did not have pieces long enough left amongst the remaining scraps I had to cut the neckband in 4 pieces making sure I added a seam allowance for sewing the pieces together. I should have ended up with four pieces of the same size- but I didn't and I didn't realise this until I had sewn the neck band pieces together. I do not know how I managed this as I thought I had been so careful with regard to the cutting of the pieces. I was worried about carrying out the instructions for attaching the neckband, which involved folding the band so the right sides are together and stitching the short ends of the neckband across. With the neckband turned to the right side it is stitched to the cardigan front. However this means that the neckband must be precisely the correct length. After my cutting faux pas I could not guarantee that it would be. I thus tackled the neckband by not sewing the ends together but attaching one side to the front with a 1 cm seam allowance, folding the neckband over to the wrong side, turning under 1 cm and invisibly hand stitching it down. This meant that the neckband seam was completely enclosed and not exposed on the inner side as it would be if the method given in the instructions were to be followed. The neckband lies very nicely around the back of the neck.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCfX01-5iiRsL2iaqAy9xED7mjSgkKBpmeIwRsTEIo4aJfycd-x-eKHJSHscIuWW60aafio5vqvl4VWz_-lyz2hv_5JM0ZsxUFNQ-hiJh-iMjikw_lyqWIp_jSQxmaz4cWYPykFG31OZM/s2048/P1190627.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiCfX01-5iiRsL2iaqAy9xED7mjSgkKBpmeIwRsTEIo4aJfycd-x-eKHJSHscIuWW60aafio5vqvl4VWz_-lyz2hv_5JM0ZsxUFNQ-hiJh-iMjikw_lyqWIp_jSQxmaz4cWYPykFG31OZM/w378-h283/P1190627.JPG" width="378" /></a></div><p>I did think of adding pockets, this is not included in the pattern but I cut out a test patch pocket and lined it to avoid stretch but I did not like the look of it on the thin fabric.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2sT1ZAsekwSMhCPv64b3PgQeDNz7Ch66rWMhx1xjJ75gFKIUbZuY3PSqV_SpzX7jfpmM6UqtUYTZFdG5DZPdC304tnJ0hh5BCcQEQuBG49pHwkwKylDPFNkdmW1jXk_7M61dMHx1Cdcer/s2048/P1190625.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2sT1ZAsekwSMhCPv64b3PgQeDNz7Ch66rWMhx1xjJ75gFKIUbZuY3PSqV_SpzX7jfpmM6UqtUYTZFdG5DZPdC304tnJ0hh5BCcQEQuBG49pHwkwKylDPFNkdmW1jXk_7M61dMHx1Cdcer/w262-h350/P1190625.JPG" width="262" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>So what is my final verdict? I cut the size 10 and did not alter the fit in any way. It is a perfect fit. I am pleased with it and it will be a very useful addition to my wardrobe. For a change it looks better on me than it does on the mannequin. It only takes a small amount of fabric and is quick to make. It is made from cheap polyester so I do not expect it to wear well. Once lockdown is over I shall be out looking for some thicker jersey to make another one ( colour undecided) - unless I discover something suitable hidden in my stash beforehand.<br /></p><p></p><p>If you are looking for an open front cardigan then you may also be interested in another free pattern in the same sort of style, <a href="https://sinclairpatterns.com/products/harper-classic-knit-cardigan-and-duster-pdf" target="_blank">The Harper Cardigan and Duster by Sinclair Patterns</a></p><p>This comes in 3 different height sizes (Petite, regular and tall) and 3 lengths and includes pockets amd 3 different sleeve lengths. There is a sewing demonstration on Youtube from Beyond The Pink Door (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuGLVOhMwbw" target="_blank">click for link</a>)<br /></p><p>Keep sewing and stay safe, for your sake and for the sake of others.<br /></p>Barbaragshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12981942071728326885noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-47706842322982369602020-05-27T02:09:00.000-07:002020-05-27T02:09:10.308-07:00Shut In Sunday Scribblings ending 24 May<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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More information garnered by our members during the past week.<br />
Members have suggested interesting sewists to follow-<br />
Emily Hallman - on Instagram @emilyhallmandesigns and her blog : this week's post on her blog is called 'Why I Sew in Collections' <a class="link" href="http://emilyhallman.com/2020/05/20/why-i-sew-in-collections/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="http://emilyhallman.com/2020/05/20/why-i-sew-in-collections/">http://emilyhallman.com/2020/05/20/why-i-sew-in-collections/</a><br />
Martha Moore Porter- on Instagram @burieddiamond<br />
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The Stitch Sisters have produced a youtube video on draft it yourself dungarees. <a class="link" href="https://www.thestitchsisters.co.uk/diy-dungaree-overalls/?mc_cid=0423e83af9&mc_eid=9f0155556a" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.thestitchsisters.co.uk/diy-dungaree-overalls/?mc_cid=0423e83af9&mc_eid=9f0155556a">https://www.thestitchsisters.co.uk/diy-dungaree-overalls/?mc_cid=0423e83af9&mc_eid=9f0155556a</a><br />
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If you are interested in bra-making or thinking about it here are 3 videos by Liz Sews that may help <a class="link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9MuxfFaiDc" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9MuxfFaiDc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9MuxfFaiDc</a><br /><a class="link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TwOrw1bJRo" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TwOrw1bJRo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TwOrw1bJRo</a><br /><a class="link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UnCCRwE6d8" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UnCCRwE6d8">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UnCCRwE6d8</a><br />
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The Fashion Box in East London have launched a service for making
pattern blocks to your specific measurements so, If you have been
struggling to get a bodice/ trouser/ jacket block to fit you, this might
be what you need.<br /><a class="link" href="https://www.thefashionbox.co.uk/blocks" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.thefashionbox.co.uk/blocks">https://www.thefashionbox.co.uk/blocks</a><br />
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One member cracked the blind hem by machine with the help of a you tube video - clear explanation. She has other videos <br /><a class="link" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/madetosew" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/user/madetosew">https://www.youtube.com/user/madetosew</a><br />
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Happy sewing to you all. Barbaragshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12981942071728326885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-82438941701641612672020-05-17T23:11:00.001-07:002020-05-17T23:11:52.995-07:00Shut In Sunday Scribblings ending 17 May 2020<br />
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Free pattern for limited time only. From "Michelle
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Are you in love with vintage patterns then this one is free
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Another free pattern, a button front skirt with pockets,
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More from Rosery Apparel just uploaded on youtube- free
pattern for bucket hat. Anyone intending to go trekking in the African bush or
even strolling along the promenade at Brighton, you definitely need this hat.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vDXTc_PYmI&list=UUbPC0wmKa51g4JdIRC9Td2Q&index=2&t=0s" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vDXTc_PYmI&list=UUbPC0wmKa51g4JdIRC9Td2Q&index=2&t=0s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vDXTc_PYmI&list=UUbPC0wmKa51g4JdIRC9Td2Q&index=2&t=0s</a></div>
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A number of topics came up in this week’s Shut in Sunday
Scribblings so here is the information from the members that took part- thank
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Swimsuit patterns and
Swimwear Fabric</b></div>
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The following are all available as PDF downloads and the
first 3 are free patterns to download</div>
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<a href="https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-sherwood-swimsuit-free-sewing-pattern">https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-sherwood-swimsuit-free-sewing-pattern</a>/<br />
<a href="https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-reed-swimsuit-free-sewing-pattern/" target="_blank" title="https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-reed-swimsuit-free-sewing-pattern/">https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-reed-swimsuit-free-sewing-pattern/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-cordia-high-waisted-swimsuit-free-sewing-pattern/" target="_blank" title="https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-cordia-high-waisted-swimsuit-free-sewing-pattern/">https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-cordia-high-waisted-swimsuit-free-sewing-pattern/</a></div>
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<a href="https://stitchuponatime.com/product/two-piece-bundle/">https://stitchuponatime.com/product/two-piece-bundle/</a></div>
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Suggested Fabric Suppliers for Swimwearsuggested by members - Sew me sunshine <a href="https://sewmesunshine.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="https://sewmesunshine.co.uk/">https://sewmesunshine.co.uk/</a> have some
swim fabrics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Funki fabric having a good
selection<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.funkifabrics.com/" target="_blank" title="https://www.funkifabrics.com/">https://www.funkifabrics.com/</a></div>
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Fabric and alternative patterns are available from <a href="https://www.myfabrics.co.uk/search.go?q=swimsuit+fabric" target="_blank">the following site </a></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Vintage Style</b></div>
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Free (lockdown offer) digital vintage 1930s button front
skirt pattern 32 inch waist from Mrs Depew<br />
<a href="http://www.mrsdepew.com/blouse-and-dress-patterns/1930s/1930s-slim-skirt-3057-1933.html" target="_blank" title="http://www.mrsdepew.com/blouse-and-dress-patterns/1930s/1930s-slim-skirt-3057-1933.html">http://www.mrsdepew.com/blouse-and-dress-patterns/1930s/1930s-slim-skirt-3057-1933.html</a></div>
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Check out more of this site for lots of other vintage
goodies and freebies <a href="http://www.mrsdepew.com/freebies.html">http://www.mrsdepew.com/freebies.html</a></div>
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Another vintage site where patterns and other information
vintage, such as films of fashion shows<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>etc., <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>is available is <a href="https://www.thevintagepatternshop.com/" target="_blank" title="https://www.thevintagepatternshop.com/">https://www.thevintagepatternshop.com/</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However one member commented on the patterns
as follows “There are some fabulous patterns to drool over. But I've bought a
couple and I haven't been at all impressed by the quality for the price, as
they are somewhat 'hand drawn' tracings. Not to put people off entirely, but
forewarned is forearmed.”</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Blog posts with
useful information.</b></div>
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Brilliant blog post from Sew Sarah Smith on complex pattern
matching. <a href="https://sewsarahsmith.com/2020/05/06/how-to-pattern-match-complex-prints-sewing-tip/#more-21866" target="_blank" title="https://sewsarahsmith.com/2020/05/06/how-to-pattern-match-complex-prints-sewing-tip/#more-21866">https://sewsarahsmith.com/2020/05/06/how-to-pattern-match-complex-prints-sewing-tip/#more-21866</a></div>
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If you feel like drafting your own dress then the latest
blog post from "The Shape of Fabric" is for you.<br />
<a href="https://www.theshapesoffabric.com/2020/05/04/5-dress-pattern-ideas-for-the-summer/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=draft_your_own_dress_patterns_for_the_summer&utm_term=2020-05-04" target="_blank" title="https://www.theshapesoffabric.com/2020/05/04/5-dress-pattern-ideas-for-the-summer/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=draft_your_own_dress_patterns_for_the_summer&utm_term=2020-05-04">https://www.theshapesoffabric.com/2020/05/04/5-dress-pattern-ideas-for-the-summer/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=draft_your_own_dress_patterns_for_the_summer&utm_term=2020-05-04</a></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Embellishing your
garments</b></div>
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One member had a go at machine smocking as seen on The Great
British Sewing Bee, episode 3 and posted photographs on the Meetup site.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It looked very effective and is a quick means
of achieving an effect that , done by hand stitching, takes some time to do.</div>
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Another method of embellishment, which seems to be more
popular in the USA, is a method developed by Natalie Chanin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Definitely one for those into slow sewing.
Check it out -<a href="https://journal.alabamachanin.com/tag/stencils-patterns/" target="_blank" title="https://journal.alabamachanin.com/tag/stencils-patterns/">https://journal.alabamachanin.com/tag/stencils-patterns/</a><a href="https://journal.alabamachanin.com/tag/stencils-patterns/" target="_blank" title="https://journal.alabamachanin.com/tag/stencils-patterns/">https://journal.alabamachanin.com/tag/stencils-patterns/</a><br />
Here is Natalie on The Moth talking about handsewing practice, making peace
with Alabama and making ‘New York City Fashion’ by hand.<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka-ok3vD-j8&list=PLwqPCA5hHQBb4xcSAmic5yWxcwrASWfHq" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka-ok3vD-j8&list=PLwqPCA5hHQBb4xcSAmic5yWxcwrASWfHq">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka-ok3vD-j8&list=PLwqPCA5hHQBb4xcSAmic5yWxcwrASWfHq</a></div>
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I was given a Sew Crafty Sewing Journal <a href="https://www.liveitloveitmakeit.com/2015/08/sew-crafty-sewing-journal.html" target="_blank" title="https://www.liveitloveitmakeit.com/2015/08/sew-crafty-sewing-journal.html">https://www.liveitloveitmakeit.com/2015/08/sew-crafty-sewing-journal.html</a>
but I am coming to the end of it now and would like to continue recording my
making. I wondered what other methods there are so I asked members if they kept
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6 people responded, 2 of these did not keep a record of
their makes, 1 used Trello to record their patterns and made notes on this or
on the PDF download, 2 used Instagram but, in addition, one also took
photographs and used her blog and the other also kept an A5 notebook <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>dedicated to dressmaking with all kinds of ideas,
sketches, inspirational pictures, technique notes etc. to enable her to look
back upon her thoughts. 1 member uses an A4 clothes design sketch pad with figure outlines and recording size used, pattern alterations, notes for amendments in the future. The sheet is then hole punched and stored in a ring binder. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fashion-Sketchpad-Templates-Designing-Portfolio/dp/0811877884/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=clothes+design+sketchbook&qid=1589191217&sprefix=clothes+design+ske&sr=8-4" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fashion-Sketchpad-Templates-Designing-Portfolio/dp/0811877884/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=clothes+design+sketchbook&qid=1589191217&sprefix=clothes+design+ske&sr=8-4</a></div>
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I have been thinking of creating my own Sewing Journal along
the lines of this one made and described by With My Hands Dream( and with free downlodable
sheet to print out).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://withmyhandsdream.com/2017/07/17/make-your-own-sewists-notebook-free-printable-templates/">https://withmyhandsdream.com/2017/07/17/make-your-own-sewists-notebook-free-printable-templates/</a></div>
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I have created my own croquis, using a photograph taken in my underwear of my front and my back, so perhaps I will use this together with some of the ideas gleaned from the above contributions to make a Journal that has all the features that I want. </div>
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Join us for this week's Shut In Sunday Scribblings on the Meetup site, you can add your comments at anytime and do not have to wait until Sunday <a href="https://www.meetup.com/dressmakers/events/270580916/" target="_blank"> https://www.meetup.com/dressmakers/events/270580916/ </a><span class="MsoHyperlink"></span></div>
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We are carrying on sewing most definitely. Alix and Clare have been sewing PPE and still had time to do some sewing of their own. Maureen is practising sustainable sewing and will be using a GIANT charity shop t-shirt to cut up for fabric- look forward to seeing what you make. Clare is about to tackle a UFO.<br />
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Here's some information that came out of this week's Meetup Scribbling.<br />
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<b>Free pattern</b> download. Really, really simple dress. <a class="link" href="https://www.lisawagnerlondon.com/?fbclid=IwAR0cglgwmAaBbIVxVuPmjZ-AlOB88b76bdyjgEZ90Qa8URGpv2ick66saR4" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.lisawagnerlondon.com/?fbclid=IwAR0cglgwmAaBbIVxVuPmjZ-AlOB88b76bdyjgEZ90Qa8URGpv2ick66saR4">https://www.lisawagnerlondon.com/?fbclid=IwAR0cglgwmAaBbIVxVuPmjZ-AlOB88b76bdyjgEZ90Qa8URGpv2ick66saR4</a><br />
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<b>Podcasts we like </b><br />
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Currently<b> </b> issuing episodes<br />
<i>Sew and Tell</i> <a href="https://www.sewdaily.com/category/sewandtell/">https://www.sewdaily.com/category/sewandtell/</a><br />
<i>Love to Sew</i><a href="https://lovetosewpodcast.com/" target="_blank"> https://lovetosewpodcast.com/</a><br />
<i>Clothes Making Mavens</i><a href="http://www.clothesmakingmavens.com/" target="_blank"> http://www.clothesmakingmavens.com/</a><br />
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Past podcasts to listen to<br />
<i>While She Naps</i> <a href="https://whileshenaps.com/category/the-podcast/episodes">https://whileshenaps.com/category/the-podcast/episodes/</a><br />
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<b> Blogs we like because they show how they achieve their makes in detail</b><br />
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Wanderstitch - a weekly blog <a href="https://www.wanderstitch.com/" target="_blank">https://www.wanderstitch.com/</a><br />
Catherine Daze- <a href="https://blog.cyberdaze.org/" target="_blank">https://blog.cyberdaze.org/</a><br />
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That's it for this week. I hope you are all staying as safe as you can and managing to get some sewing done. If you have any Podcasts, Blogs or Vlogs that you think interesting and inspiring, please let us know in the comments below. Better still if you have a blog, vlog or podcast yourself please give us the link. <b> </b>Barbaragshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12981942071728326885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-32064028195694617272020-04-27T05:16:00.000-07:002020-04-27T05:16:04.086-07:00Sunday Scribblings ending 26 April 2020<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Thanks to all those who contributed to this Meetup.
Here's the information, minus all the sewing chat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please join us on <a href="https://www.meetup.com/dressmakers/events/270291425/" target="_blank">Meetup</a> for this week. </div>
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HappyLuckyAlix, who is currently sewing PPE as a volunteer for the Royal
Brompton Hospital at a specially set up workshop, gave information for those<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in North London who may want to do the same- <i>If
anyone is in NW3 or near and wants to volunteer, a new workroom is being set up
to sew PPE for the Royal Free hospital: go to @thefashionschooluk on IG and
message them if interested.</i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Free Patterns</b></div>
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PDF Pattern available to download free for limited time-
Knit dress with skater skirt and sleeve variations in large size range. <a href="https://sinclairpatterns.com/product/valley-knit-skater-dress-with-lantern-sleeves-sleeveless-pdf-sewing-pattern/" target="_blank" title="https://sinclairpatterns.com/product/valley-knit-skater-dress-with-lantern-sleeves-sleeveless-pdf-sewing-pattern/">https://sinclairpatterns.com/product/valley-knit-skater-dress-with-lantern-sleeves-sleeveless-pdf-sewing-pattern/</a></div>
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PDF pattern available to download free from Friday Pattern
Company- a raglan v neck t shirt for men or women -see their blog post of 17
April. <a href="https://fridaypatterncompany.com/blogs/blog" target="_blank" title="https://fridaypatterncompany.com/blogs/blog">https://fridaypatterncompany.com/blogs/blog</a></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Useful tips</b></div>
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I had no idea what this little black button on the presser
foot was for- and it is so useful when sewing on varying thicknesses of fabric.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awvTyWL8pow&t=0s" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awvTyWL8pow&t=0s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awvTyWL8pow&t=0s</a><br />
It comes in a series of tips on Youtube from Made and Making- worth looking at
them as there may be things you didn't know too.</div>
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Maureen recently made bias binding from a fat quarter and
have loads left after using it for my dress. Then shefound this link to make
smaller amounts using smaller squares. She thought it was so neat and is
sharing the link.<br />
<a href="https://makeit-loveit.com/make-continouos-strip-bias-tape-binding" target="_blank" title="https://makeit-loveit.com/make-continouos-strip-bias-tape-binding">https://makeit-loveit.com/make-continouos-strip-bias-tape-binding</a></div>
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So-ha had a go at learning some embroidery stitches and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>found this tutorial from Mollie Makes very
easy to follow: <a href="http://www.molliemakes.com/stitch-library/library-embroidery-stitches/" target="_blank" title="http://www.molliemakes.com/stitch-library/library-embroidery-stitches/">http://www.molliemakes.com/stitch-library/library-embroidery-stitches/</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also shared <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>artist Sheena Liam's amazing embroidery: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2020/mar/07/embroidered-female-portraits-in-pictures" target="_blank" title="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2020/mar/07/embroidered-female-portraits-in-pictures">https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2020/mar/07/embroidered-female-portraits-in-pictures</a></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">London Fabric
suppliers online</b></div>
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Simply Fabric is open for online business<br />
<a href="https://www.simplyfabrics.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="https://www.simplyfabrics.co.uk/">https://www.simplyfabrics.co.uk/</a><br />
and so is The sewing and craft superstore near Tooting Bec underground. In fact
you can do click and collect with them. See their website for details of times
and how to contact them.<br />
<a href="https://www.craftysewer.com/" target="_blank" title="https://www.craftysewer.com/">https://www.craftysewer.com/</a></div>
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Thanks to all those who contributed to this Meetup. Here's the information, minus all the sewing chat- what a busy lot you are with your machines.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Free patterns</u></b><u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></u></div>
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New <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>from Mood
Fabrics. Trying to think of an excuse to make it, although I would wear a cami
underneath it.<br />
<a href="https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-poppy-dress-free-sewing-pattern/" target="_blank" title="https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-poppy-dress-free-sewing-pattern/">https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-poppy-dress-free-sewing-pattern/</a></div>
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Samantha is definitely going to make this cheat’s short
jacket kimono out of some wafty fabric she has found that will match my summer
wardrobe... <a href="https://byhandlondon.com/blogs/by-hand-london/15132413-diy-kimono-style-robe-the-lazy-sewists-guide-to-the-art-of-distraction" target="_blank" title="https://byhandlondon.com/blogs/by-hand-london/15132413-diy-kimono-style-robe-the-lazy-sewists-guide-to-the-art-of-distraction">https://byhandlondon.com/blogs/by-hand-london/15132413-diy-kimono-style-robe-the-lazy-sewists-guide-to-the-art-of-distraction</a></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Questions</u></b></div>
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Samantha asked<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Do
any of you use a pen for drawing on the fabrics? I’m looking for
recommendations - I’m so sick of my rubbish tailors chalk and chalk pencils
dragging across the fabric and not making a consistent mark / endless
licking...”</div>
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Farina responded “ I have a washable blue pen which is good.
I think there a lot of brands maybe Prym do them. I also have a pink one that
disappears on ironing (and erasable pen one end) but tbh by the time I finish
my project the ink has faded” </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Keeping you
entertained</u></b></div>
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Interested in crafting? Kirstie Allsop will be back on
Channel 4 on 20 April at 17.00 <a href="https://www.channel4.com/programmes/kirstie-keep-crafting-and-carry-on" target="_blank" title="https://www.channel4.com/programmes/kirstie-keep-crafting-and-carry-on">https://www.channel4.com/programmes/kirstie-keep-crafting-and-carry-on</a></div>
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Podcasts. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Samantha said her <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>favourite and the one she is catching up on
previous episodes of is Love to Sew. Good topics, easy listening, light
hearted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like "Dressed- the
History of Fashion" <a href="https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/rhbsi-6641e/Dressed-The-History-of-Fashion-Podcast" target="_blank" title="https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/rhbsi-6641e/Dressed-The-History-of-Fashion-Podcast">https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/rhbsi-6641e/Dressed-The-History-of-Fashion-Podcast</a>
It covers all sorts of topics connected with fashion, both old and new. You can
get several suggestions for sewing related podcasts ( and a lot more stuff as
well) from The Foldline's weekly blog. Here's the link to this week's post <a href="https://thefoldline.com/2020/04/19/sew-reporter-19th-april/" target="_blank" title="https://thefoldline.com/2020/04/19/sew-reporter-19th-april/">https://thefoldline.com/2020/04/19/sew-reporter-19th-april/</a></div>
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Like reading old books? - "Lizzy Glen: or, The trials
of a seamstress" published in 1859. Free download via Gutenberg <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/4625/4625-h/4625-h.htm" target="_blank" title="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/4625/4625-h/4625-h.htm">https://www.gutenberg.org/files/4625/4625-h/4625-h.htm</a></div>
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Another download <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"What
dress makes of us", published 1897. Get the fashion tips from the end of
the 19<sup>th</sup> century.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11078/11078-h/11078-h.htm" target="_blank" title="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11078/11078-h/11078-h.htm">https://www.gutenberg.org/files/11078/11078-h/11078-h.htm</a></div>
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Do you have any suggestions for markers, know of any free
patterns <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>or entertainments that you
think our members would like?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please let
us know with a comment.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Recommendations for
using up pieces of material around 1 metre / 1 yard</b></div>
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Suggestions from Paige- <br />
* PJ shorts<br />
* Trim on other makes: collars, button placards, patch pockets, waistbands<br />
* Small zipper bags to separate stuff in your handbag <br />
* I think someone said they squeezed a Collette Sorbetto top out of a metre.</div>
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Suggestions from Barbara –Depending on fabric width and your
size - a knee length pencil skirt, a New Look 6483 top or a slip dress out of just
under a metre of 150cm wide. Make the front of a waistcoat in one fabric and
the back in another. The Foldline had this blog post -<a href="https://thefoldline.com/2019/08/24/sewing-patterns-that-use-under-a-metre-of-fabric/" target="_blank" title="https://thefoldline.com/2019/08/24/sewing-patterns-that-use-under-a-metre-of-fabric/">https://thefoldline.com/2019/08/24/sewing-patterns-that-use-under-a-metre-of-fabric/</a></div>
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There is also this list on pinterest <a href="http://www.pinterest.co.uk/paceamos/using-1-yard-or-less-of-fabric/" target="_blank" title="www.pinterest.co.uk/paceamos/using-1-yard-or-less-of-fabric/">www.pinterest.co.uk/paceamos/using-1-yard-or-less-of-fabric/</a></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sign up for the
Fashion and Textile Museum's newsletter</b> to get small video clip episodes of
couture garments. <a href="https://www.ftmlondon.org/couture-inside-out-balenciaga/" target="_blank" title="https://www.ftmlondon.org/couture-inside-out-balenciaga/">https://www.ftmlondon.org/couture-inside-out-balenciaga/</a></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">New series of Great
British Sewing Bee</b> to be broadcast starting <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>22nd April <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>on BBC1 at 21.00.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Free patterns</b> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>suggested by Paige- New free kimono style
light jacket pattern<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>available from
Peppermint ,an Australian magazine. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
have quite a few nice summery and lounge wear friendly free patterns available
from their site.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://peppermintmag.com/sewing-school/robe-jacket/" target="_blank" title="https://peppermintmag.com/sewing-school/robe-jacket/">https://peppermintmag.com/sewing-school/robe-jacket/</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The next is an interesting trouser pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How to draft Zoot Alors: <a href="https://wkdesigner.wordpress.com/2009/08/14/zoot-alors/" target="_blank" title="https://wkdesigner.wordpress.com/2009/08/14/zoot-alors/">https://wkdesigner.wordpress.com/2009/08/14/zoot-alors/</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
The site has a few interesting self draft ideas. I've saved some of them down
in case the site disappears (content seems quite old).<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sewing for the NHS.</b> What to expect.
There is a need for several things- bags to put scrubs in, caps or headband to
keep hair out of the way and scrubs. Fabric and patterns may be provided for
you or you may have to provide your own ( this includes fabric, thread and
elastic). There are various requirements that these items must meet, this
includes fabric weight, colour, pattern but all must be washable at 60 degrees
to kill the virus. Each NHS group requesting items will specify their particular
requirements.<br />
You may have to collect fabric if provided and deliver the finished items or
they may be delivered to and collected from you. If you want to do this you
will need to research for yourself what will fit with what you can offer.</div>
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There are several groups on Facebook. One is For Love of
Scrubs <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1500699350098765/" target="_blank" title="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1500699350098765/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1500699350098765/</a>
I found this confusing.<br />
There are some for different regions of London , this is for South London <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/518022602204292/" target="_blank" title="https://www.facebook.com/groups/518022602204292/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/518022602204292/</a>
Another scrubs sewing network is <a href="https://scrubhub.org.uk/allhubs/" target="_blank" title="https://scrubhub.org.uk/allhubs/">https://scrubhub.org.uk/allhubs/</a><br />
Their website and instructions seem to be very informative and well laid out.
They are also on Instagram.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Patterns for Scrubs.</b>
Info from Wai about a simple scrub pdf that you can print yourself or get
printed and posted at cost of £3-"I just received the one drafted by Sew
Different - <a href="https://sewdifferent.co.uk/scrubs-paper-pattern-not-for-profit/" target="_blank" title="https://sewdifferent.co.uk/scrubs-paper-pattern-not-for-profit/">https://sewdifferent.co.uk/scrubs-paper-pattern-not-for-profit/</a><br />
got Dottyprint.co.uk to print.<br />
BlueSky Printing also offering printing - <a href="https://www.blueskyprinting.co.uk/%22" target="_blank" title="https://www.blueskyprinting.co.uk/"">https://www.blueskyprinting.co.uk/"</a><br />
it's £4.80 inc P+P for the pattern on A0 printed sheets.</div>
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There are also downloadable pattern links on the South
London For Love of Scrubs Facebook page.<br />
If you search Youtube there are videos for making scrubs, caps etc.</div>
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Donation site for Fabric for Sewists to make Scrubs, we need
money to buy more fabric. If anyone would like to contribute any amount here is
the site. <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/9b8srr-for-the-love-of-scrubs?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet." target="_blank" title="https://www.gofundme.com/f/9b8srr-for-the-love-of-scrubs?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet.">https://www.gofundme.com/f/9b8srr-for-the-love-of-scrubs?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet.</a></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Anyone thinking of
getting a new machine?</b> Janome have some special offers. <a href="https://www.janome.co.uk/special-offers" target="_blank" title="https://www.janome.co.uk/special-offers">https://www.janome.co.uk/special-offers</a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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A useful trouble-shooting list of how to try and resolve problems
with a sewing machine <a href="https://sewguide.com/troubleshoot-sewing-machine-problems/" target="_blank" title="https://sewguide.com/troubleshoot-sewing-machine-problems/">https://sewguide.com/troubleshoot-sewing-machine-problems/</a></div>
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Many thanks to all of you who contricuted to the Meetup with suggestions, chat and photographs.<br />
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Mood Fabrics have just released a free downloadable pattern for an elegant bias skirt. Mood Fabrics have lots of free patterns.<a class="link" href="https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-indigo-skirt-free-sewing-pattern/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-indigo-skirt-free-sewing-pattern/">https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-indigo-skirt-free-sewing-pattern/</a><br />
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Giselle posted that she found some interfacings listed on the Empress Mills website, this is
for face masks in a non-medical environment. Because interfacing is not
woven is meant to make for a good inner layer between outer fabric and
lining. Though not for medical grade masks:<br />
<a class="link" href="https://www.empressmills.co.uk/sewing-news/face-masks/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.empressmills.co.uk/sewing-news/face-masks/">https://www.empressmills.co.uk/sewing-news/face-masks/</a><br />
Home dressmakers are also sewing scrubs but again the website cannot not
gurantee their fabrics' suitability in a medical environment. They are selling various fabrics that are more closely woven:<br />
<a class="link" href="https://www.empressmills.co.uk/sewing-news/covid-19-fabric-scrubs/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.empressmills.co.uk/sewing-news/covid-19-fabric-scrubs/">https://www.empressmills.co.uk/sewing-news/covid-19-fabric-scrubs/</a><br />
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Anita P. posted more information about Foundations Revealed, available until 8 April.<br />
Second part of the free webinar by Foundations revealed: <a class="link" href="https://cathyhay.lpages.co/sleeve-workshop-part-2-mar-2020/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://cathyhay.lpages.co/sleeve-workshop-part-2-mar-2020/">https://cathyhay.lpages.co/sleeve-workshop-part-2-mar-2020/</a>
This one is about modifying the armhole shape to fit your body (with
specific fitting issues), preparing the armhole and the sleeve head for
setting the sleeve in and the actual setting in of the sleeve.<br />
Third part: <a class="link" href="https://cathyhay.lpages.co/sleeve-workshop-part-3-mar-2020/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://cathyhay.lpages.co/sleeve-workshop-part-3-mar-2020/">https://cathyhay.lpages.co/sleeve-workshop-part-3-mar-2020/</a>
The topic is Victorian sleeves. I found this one a bit confusing,
probably because I don't know enough about the general construction of
Victorian bodices. Still very interesting.<br />
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Maureen mention some problems with uploading photographs to the London Dressmaking Club Meetup site. Paige came up with these tips- I find if the file size is large it can take a while to upload or sometimes it hangs it really big. I now use a free app on my phone to rotate, crop and resize the photos on my phone before I upload - Snapseed. And for the images which are multiple photos combined I use another free app - Layout.<br />
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There was a shout out for sewists in South West London to help with sewing scrubs, see script in italics below. I tried emailing the given email address on Sunday but have not had a reply yet. I will update this blog with the result if I do.<br />
<i>Scrubs for NHS needs your help!!<br /><br />We are working with Kings in
Peckham and St George’s in Tooting. Both Hospitals have confirmed that
they are in desperate need of scrubs. Kings alone need 400 pairs. The
in-house scrubs are used for the front line nurses which leaves other
departments such as maternity, oncology and paediatrics without scrubs.<br /><br />We have distributed many sets already but need more sewers.<br /><br />We
will provide you with the fabric already cut out ready to sew. Plus
tape for the drawstring waist and facings already interfaced. They also
require a drawstring bag for the nurses to be able to take the scrubs
home in.</i><br />
<i> Ordinarily scrubs are made to a very high standard and are fully
reversible to save time for the in-house laundry. These scrubs can be a
little more homemade as nurses will take them home and wash them.<br /><br />All seams should be overlocked or zigzagged neatly.<br /><br />To limit travel under lockdown we are primarily looking to recruit sewers in SW London.<br /><br />If you are interested and available to start sewing please get in touch with Michelle on<br />07767 707689<br />Or email @<br />Michelle.sharpling@optimuse2e.com</i><br />
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The big news is that The Great British Sewing Bee is due to return on 22 April- unless it is postponed again! <i><br /></i>Barbaragshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12981942071728326885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-35517250400339636172020-03-29T22:53:00.000-07:002020-03-29T22:53:50.414-07:00Scribblings ending Midnight 29 March 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Useful information from the week's comments - Thank you Paige, Anita P, Vivienne and Tracy Davis.<br />
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<a href="https://aliceandcopatterns.com/" target="_blank">Alice and Co Patterns</a> are extending their <a href="https://aliceandcopatterns.com/pages/size-chart-1" target="_blank">size range</a> gradually. Currently there are only 2 patterns in their range that go up to size 22 but more are on the way. If you are interested in being a pattern tester for up to size 22 then sign up for their newsletter as they give a shout out when they need testers. Alice and Co are a lovely London based mother and daughter team. They drafted the 2 free patterns linked to the V & A 's recent Mary Quant exhibition.- the <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/sew-your-own-mary-quant-style-minidress" target="_blank">Mini Dress</a> and the <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/sew-your-own-mary-quant-georgie-dress" target="_blank">Georgie Dress</a>. Download them now if you haven't already done so.<br />
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Lots of on-line sewing events taking place. The SEWCialists blog have posted a list of some of them. <a class="link" href="https://thesewcialists.com/2020/03/26/good-news-in-sewing-sewcial-sewing-through-covid-19/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://thesewcialists.com/2020/03/26/good-news-in-sewing-sewcial-sewing-through-covid-19/">https://thesewcialists.com/2020/03/26/good-news-in-sewing-sewcial-sewing-through-covid-19/</a><br />Anyone like to join the Frocktails on 4 April? - a chance to wear one of your special dresses. <br />
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<u>Sewing Tips</u> <br />
Here is a tip from Mariella Walker's blog, a great way to alter a pattern for rounded shoulders and forward neck<br />
<a class="link" href="https://www.mariadenmark.com/2020/03/fitting-rounded-shoulders-head/?utm_source=MariaDenmark+Sewing+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a6a58f4bc1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_08_01_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_08112198fa-a6a58f4bc1-107101089&mc_cid=a6a58f4bc1&mc_eid=33eba9e5fb" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.mariadenmark.com/2020/03/fitting-rounded-shoulders-head/?utm_source=MariaDenmark+Sewing+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a6a58f4bc1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_08_01_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_08112198fa-a6a58f4bc1-107101089&mc_cid=a6a58f4bc1&mc_eid=33eba9e5fb">https://www.mariadenmark.com/2020/03/fitting-rounded-shoulders-head/?utm_source=MariaDenmark+Sewing+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a6a58f4bc1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_08_01_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_08112198fa-a6a58f4bc1-107101089&mc_cid=a6a58f4bc1&mc_eid=33eba9e5fb</a><br />
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Nice clear blog post on how to add sleeves to a sleeveless bodice. I was looking for something just like this last year.<br />
<a class="link" href="https://byhandlondon.com/blogs/by-hand-london/how-to-add-sleeves-to-a-sleeveless-bodice-pattern" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://byhandlondon.com/blogs/by-hand-london/how-to-add-sleeves-to-a-sleeveless-bodice-pattern">https://byhandlondon.com/blogs/by-hand-london/how-to-add-sleeves-to-a-sleeveless-bodice-pattern</a><br />
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Foundations Revealed (<a class="link" href="http://foundationsrevealed.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="http://foundationsrevealed.com/">http://foundationsrevealed.com/</a>)
will be open for enrollment on April 4, and as usual for them, they are
offering a three part free webinar in the weeks before for a limited
time. This time around it's all about sleeves (how to fit them, how to
modify them, how to set them in, etc) and the first part is available
here: <a class="link" href="https://cathyhay.lpages.co/sleeve-workshop-part-1-mar-2020/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://cathyhay.lpages.co/sleeve-workshop-part-1-mar-2020/">https://cathyhay.lpages.co/sleeve-workshop-part-1-mar-2020/</a><br />
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<u>Social Media </u><br />
I viewed this youtube video by "Inside the Hem" on using Pinterest,
Instagram and Youtube for sewing help. It was also interesting to me to
learn how people make a living as sewists from these media. <a class="link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt09PPuv-DM" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt09PPuv-DM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt09PPuv-DM</a> <br />
This prompted me to ask what social media members used. Here are some of the replies.<br />
For style -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/trinnywoodall/channel/?hl=en" target="_blank">Trinny Woodall on Instagram</a> I believe she also has a Youtube channel<br />
For sewing and style - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyhallmandesigns/?hl=en" target="_blank">Emily Hallman on Instagram</a> .She also has <a href="http://emilyhallman.com/" target="_blank">a blog</a> but the last post was in January 2020<br />
If you like vintage patterns and seeing what people have made from them, Tracy loves these two groups - Vintage Pattern Nerds - <a class="link" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/VintageSewingPatternNerds/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.facebook.com/groups/VintageSewingPatternNerds/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/VintageSewingPatternNerds/</a> and We Sew Retro - <a class="link" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeSewRetro/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeSewRetro/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeSewRetro/</a><br />
Mimi G- sewing and style. <a href="https://mimigstyle.com/" target="_blank">She blogs</a> and has a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAF_pB4d_S-gQS8WuxLjn1w" target="_blank">youtube channel </a>with sewalongs and runs an on-line sewing academy for beginners.<br />
On Facebook- Sewing in the UK and the sub-group Sewing in Greater London. Also The Foldline Facebook page where you can ask for help with solving sewing problems from finding a pattern that matches a RTW garment, asking why your machine is misbehaving or showing a picture of a fitting problem and asking how it might be resolved. The Foldline also have a Youtube channel featuring reviews, style trends, and sewing news.<br />
If you have a favourite on social media please let us know in a comment below.<br />
If anyone has other suggestions for sites that provide help and inspiration, be it blog, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube or other media then please let us know in the comments belowBarbaragshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12981942071728326885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-75456691537321948272020-03-22T22:21:00.002-07:002020-03-29T21:30:23.200-07:00Shut-in Sunday Scribblings<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Scribblings ending Midnight 22 March 2020</b></span><br />
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Useful information from the week's comments - Thank you Alix and Giselle<br />
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<u>Free patterns.</u><br />
<a class="link" href="https://www.mybernette.com/en-US/Sewing-projects.html." rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.mybernette.com/en-US/Sewing-projects.html.">1.https://www.mybernette.com/en-US/Sewing-projects.html.</a><br />
2. From Alix-Heidi Parkes’ #scavengerhuntquilt which is an 8-week long free sew along
for a completely hand-stitched modern improvisational quilt. Heidi is
giving a new clue every Friday over on IG. <a class="link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa5hMffhvnp2utY_w9J0WfQ" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa5hMffhvnp2utY_w9J0WfQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa5hMffhvnp2utY_w9J0WfQ</a><br />
3. Useful list of Free patterns just updated- <a class="link" href="https://sewstainability.wordpress.com/2020/03/22/free-sewing-patterns-list-2020/#more-1777" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://sewstainability.wordpress.com/2020/03/22/free-sewing-patterns-list-2020/#more-1777">https://sewstainability.wordpress.com/2020/03/22/free-sewing-patterns-list-2020/#more-1777</a><br />
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<u>Special Offers</u><br />
1. From Alix- Gertie of Charm Patterns and New Blog for Modern Sewing fame is putting
up day by day her complete 4-hour long tutorial class for her Lamour
dress, this time on YT. This was a $75 class that she’s now giving away
free for a couture style 50’s prom dress with steel boning etc. It’s in
depth, complex and very beautiful if anyone feels like a major
commitment! I’ve done 3 of her online classes and have learned so much
from her, so this is a generous offering. The project is called Sew A
1950’s Halter Dress and is on her YT channel.<br />
2. From Alix- I just looked at my old Craftsy now Bluprint account. They are offering
14 days free trial of the new all-access subscription model, and there
are hundreds of courses in all aspects of sewing: pattern cutting,
dressmaking, quilting, other fibre crafts plus lots of others so a lot
could be squeezed out of a two-week access if you were disciplined!
That’s over on bluprint.com<br />
3. From Giselle- Jaycotts.co.uk has a half price Butterick pattern sale. Some quite nice
designs, needs combing with a fine-toothed comb... Prices are around
£4.75/£5.<br />
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<u>Reccomendations, tips and other things</u><br />
1. From Giselle - I can recommend Mettler's Seralene overlocking thread, it just flies
through the machine! Because I use black for pretty much anything
(except white and very light-coloured items) I can leave this on my
overlocker and just go whenever I start a garment.<br />
<a class="link" href="https://www.amann-mettler.com/en/products/details/action/show/product/seralene/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.amann-mettler.com/en/products/details/action/show/product/seralene/">https://www.amann-mettler.com/en/products/details/action/show/product/seralene/</a><br />
2. Check out Giselle's blog post of 22 March 2020 with tips on fitting. The club blog is <a href="http://londondressmakersclub.blogspot.com/">here</a> .You will need to go to the Blog Archive to read this post, which is entitled "<i>I came across this great fitting post</i>"Barbaragshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12981942071728326885noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-59187356360424007562020-03-22T08:42:00.002-07:002020-03-22T08:42:33.989-07:00I came across this great blog post on fittingThis is a great blog post on fitting:<br />
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https://www.thesewingdirectory.co.uk/accurate-fitting/<br />
Written by Lorna Knight the author of 'Complete Dressmaking Skills' and 'Dressmaking to Flatter your Shape'.<br />
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The article is a very good no-nonsense description of how to pick the size to cut out, test sew a garment (i.e. as a toile, also called a muslin) and to pin the areas that need adjusting. What I like a lot is that it sets out all the general steps that help with fitting, and covers all the main issues.<br />
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I particularly liked her suggestion that you can iron interfacing to the back of your pattern tissues once you're happy with the fit you achieved.<br />
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This article gives good basic advice but it is not a guide on advanced fitting so if you run into specific fitting issues that you can't solve yourself then you need to look at one of the many fitting advice books that are out there.<br />
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Useful advise on the more advanced fitting solutions are to "follow the draglines". When an ill-fitting garment pulls, these drag lines will often point to the area of concern. Say you have sewn a test top and these diagonal dragging folds point towards the bust area: chances are that you need a full bust adjustment.<br />
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If you cannot pin an area tigher on a test garment because you need more space rather then less, then you can undo a seam to see if more fabric in this area solves the issue. Some guides advise to slash the fabric itself open, but you do need to carry on the slash to the edge of a garment - fabric is a flat, two-dimensional material that needs darts and seams to shape it into a threedimensional construct. You can't creat a sticking out bump in the middle of a flat piece of fabric. There needs to be a seam or dart somewhere.<br />
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The other great fitting tip I came across: if for example the seat of trousers looks a bit tight but you can't quite pin-point just what kind of change you need to make to your pattern - have a look for 'grab'. Where does the fabric (or tissue if you are tissue fitting), "grab" your figure? Is it across more than in an up and down direction? Is it both?<br />
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Again there might be some draglines, really tiny ones, that point the right way but if a garment is only a little bit too tight then you may not be able to see them. But looking for 'grab' instead is a great way of figuring out where the pattern piece needs to be bigger.<br />
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If you need a swayback adjustment on a dress or tunic that has no waist seam (you can pinch out the extra material at a waist seam): you may be able to raise the inside shoulder point. This is the corner of your pattern where the shoulder seam ends at the neckline. Mark off the amount that needs pinching out vertically down from the shoulder seam (or a bit less) and then redraw the slope of the shoulder seam. You will then to lower the entire back neckline to the new lower level. There are blog posts about this out there (that's where I've got this tip from. Apologies, I can't remember right now where I saw it).<br />
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A rounded upper back can present some fitting issues because the shape of the area makes different kinds of adjustments necessary. For some you may need to increase the darts at the shoulder seam, but for others you need to slash the back bodice piece horizontally, from about mid shoulder slope across to the centre seam or fold. You then raise the pattern piece above the slash. This is the adjustment I need and I had no idea for a very long time. It seems counter-intuitive.<br />
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You may also need to rotate the shoulder seam forward when you have a rounded upper back. This makes much more sense: if your posture isn't totally upright but instead you carry your shoulders turned forward a little, then you are going to need more material in the back piece and a little less in the front at either side from the shoulder seam. This adjustment is really easy: tape the back and front pattern piece together at the shoulder seam, draw in your new shoulder seam (keep the inside corner where it is and only change the angle of the seam), and cut apart. Done.<br />
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Whatever your fitting issue is (once you know which it is), it is very useful to search online - there may be youtube videos and/or blog posts about that very issue. Chances are that you'll find the answer. If not, come along to one of our LDC meetings and ask us! We may have the answer or be able to point you in the right direction.<br />
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This is a great blog post about fixing a gaping back neckline with the help of darts:<br />
https://inhousepatterns.com/blogs/news/6229370-back-contour-shaping<br />
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Check out the book "Fit for Real people", it can be very helpful.<br />
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I will look for some more guides on fitting and blog about them as and when. Happy sewing!<br />
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Gisellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109646912314640079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-8650424893689761882019-10-09T06:48:00.000-07:002019-10-09T06:48:13.339-07:00Sewing Aches and PainsHaving suffered some aches and pains in the past, I thought it might be useful to share some tips that I have found helpful, or have had recommended*.<br />
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For those of you that have to lean down to see the presser foot and needle of your sewing machine, you can bring your sewing maching closer to towards you (I have done this) or some people add a wedge underneath the back of the sewing machine so it tilts towards you. It is worth giving it a try and seeing if it makes things easier :-)</div>
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I have to admit, I am not lucky enough to have an ergonomic sewing chair. If you have the space and the option to have this, I would definitely recommend this. Ensure that you sit in your chair correctly, ideally you should have some back support. </div>
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The image above demostrates the important posture points. If you don't have an erganomic chair for sewing, it can be adapted with a lumbar support cushion. </div>
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When I am not at my sewing machine - for example I have alot of hand basting to do, I move to a more supportive chair in my living room. We have one of the famous <a href="https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/pello-armchair-holmby-natural-90078462/" target="_blank">Ikea armchairs</a> which supports my back and neck. </div>
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I only got daylight bulb in my lamp 6 years ago, and it changed my life! Daylight bulbs come in alot of different bulb types, so it is usually not necessary to buy a new lamp. </div>
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If you are looking to invest in a new craft lamp there are lots of reviews online about the best ones. Here is one for example: <a href="https://teachyoutosew.com/crafting-room-lighting/">https://teachyoutosew.com/crafting-room-lighting/</a></div>
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And sometimes you can find deals at the various craft fairs (such s the <a href="https://www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com/" target="_blank">knitting and stitching show</a>).</div>
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This is my lifesaver! I tuck this behind my neck and shoulders and have a massage as I stitch. I use this for hand stitching in front of the TV, and when I am doing embroidery. I have this <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Comfort-Supplies-Shiatsu-Neck-Massager/dp/B0170FKCB4">model</a> shown below. It was really affordable (compared to the cost of a massage)! However, there are lots to choose from, for example a small cushion to a full seat. </div>
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I tend to use these when I am moving around, and can't use my massage cushion. For example, when I am moving to and from my sewing machine, or am out and about at a stitching meetup. I have quite a few in my stash, and I do really like those that do not have a strong smell. This Deep Heat Muscle Rescue travels with me on work trips too, and I tend to apply it before getting on a long flight to relieve muscle tension.<br />
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Another famous muscle rub is <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=tiger+balm&rlz=1C1CHZL_enGB808GB808&sxsrf=ACYBGNS2RiG-ljCWELIWajZJzLP0U2nmpw:1570628587119&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjClIm4p4_lAhWeUxUIHZN1DssQ_AUIEygC&biw=1396&bih=686">Tiger Balm</a>. It works really well, although tends to have quite a strong smell. If you know that you are going to be stitching for a while, I sometimes use the <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=12+hour+heat+packs&rlz=1C1CHZL_enGB808GB808&oq=12+hour+heat+packs&aqs=chrome..69i57.3600j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8">12 hour heat pads </a>that you can stick to clothing. Again, they are also great for travelling. </div>
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Natashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13861753753391557485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-37618898381730366322019-03-18T09:01:00.000-07:002019-03-18T09:01:08.051-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijyynj8Zlllw2v90DG_LL_h8-HUyn75Z_QVtSCu8xAmPf31VB5shDw03jx99V13S5sfsSbXNZmgmDOregODV3NOP-kM4SyI1LWZAlg0k-ygtaAOpo-8a32EwjKHCCjar3gg34sXzF-Owg/s1600/DSCN3048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijyynj8Zlllw2v90DG_LL_h8-HUyn75Z_QVtSCu8xAmPf31VB5shDw03jx99V13S5sfsSbXNZmgmDOregODV3NOP-kM4SyI1LWZAlg0k-ygtaAOpo-8a32EwjKHCCjar3gg34sXzF-Owg/s320/DSCN3048.JPG" width="240" height="320" data-original-width="1200" data-original-height="1600" /></a></div>
Hi there, found some pictures of a Dynasty styled, Joan Collins sewing pattern I had purchased on EbayUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-50660831891780798252019-03-14T01:58:00.000-07:002019-03-14T01:58:00.684-07:00All's Well that Ends Well.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It started in Devon where I was looking for some denim to make some trousers and visited Malbers Fabrics. I came across exactly the fabric I wanted but, woe, there was only 80 cm left on the roll. However the retailer offered me a good price to take that remaining fabric so how could I resist? I did not intend to make anything with it immediately but an attempt to draft a skirt for use with a particular fabric did not work out so I was wanting a quick make as a form of solace and set about thinking how I could use that denim.<br />
I had a pattern that I had hacked many times, very simple - just 2 pieces- back and front and 2 darts to each piece. I also had a splendid open-ended zip, silver with flashes of pink, green and yellow, just begging to be show-cased somehow. That's why I thought of making a slim skirt with a zip front. Easy! easy!- just add a grown-on facing to the centre front of the skirt and insert the zip down the front, instead of a short zip at the left side as I usually did. So I just squeezed the adapted pattern on to the available fabric and cut it out.<br />
When I had sewn the darts I realised that I had adapted the back instead of the front- the pieces look so similar and my writing in pencil on the pattern pieces had faded from age and use (as had my eyesight). I thought "Why not have the zip at the Back?" Because it is not comfortable to sit on and might break under stress from my fidgety backside, that's why. Why not have a centre back seam and cut out another front piece? Because I only had scraps left, that's why.<br />
However, from the waist down, again due to fading with age, my front and back are not too dissimilar in shape. I thought I could get away with wearing the skirt back to front, the only problem being that the back darts were not quite right at their tip if worn as the front of the skirt. If only I could disguise the dart tips in some way....<br />
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Pockets! Jiggling around with the remaining scraps I managed to cut out 2 small pockets, just big enough to get my hand into. However plain pockets seemed to be rather boring and I wanted a quick, simple embellishment. Recently Ana of Coco Wawa Crafts generously had given me a lovely enamel pin as a present for the tiny bit of help I gave her with a knitting project. I love it and it made me think that a pink heart would be a ideal motif, especially because the zip has hints of pink in it.<br />
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Doesn't the pin look good? I love the idea of proclaiming your allegiance to a craft via a pin.<br />
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I had some Gutterman thread in varying shades of pink so I used this to decorate the pockets and to top stitch along the zip sides and at the hem line. However I do fear that the skirt may run in future washes, though I did pre-wash it, and the pink stitching may be obscured by blue dye then. Time, and the washing machine, will tell.<br />
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Instead of a separate waistband or a facing I simply applied curved petersham to the top of the skirt. This meant that, before I sewed up the side seams, I could gauge the diameter of my waist simply by looping the petersham around myself, marking where the waist band should begin and end. I could see then if I needed to take in or let out the side seam allowances for the skirt to fit at the waist before I sewed up the side seams. The zip comes up to the top of the waist and to make the fastening doubly secure I extended the petersham on the left hand side and placed a snap fastener to prevent the zip opening accidentally if it came under stress.<br />
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I am so pleased with this skirt, especially when I realised how well it went with the cowl-necked Freya top that I made last year from Tilly and the Buttons book "Stretch". I may look grim in the photo below but really I am very satisfied.<br />
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<br />Barbaragshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10673430293084185078noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-2680427848311303162019-03-10T07:52:00.000-07:002019-06-29T03:02:13.352-07:00Wealth of Experience: Sewing TipsA post of tips - anything you wish someone had told you when you started to sew, that you figured out yourself since!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you're new to sewing with a machine and you find that your seams are wobbly: keep your eyes on the edge of the fabric as it goes through under the sewing foot. I remember that </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">when I first started I </span>stared at the machine needle - but looking at the fabric edge gives you a more even result.</span><br />
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Take it slow<br />
It is so tempting to race through
stitching something together but puckers and slipped layers are very
frustrating. Take it slow when sitting at your sewing machine: check
that all your layers are lying flat and that no fold of fabric got in
the way. Particularly when sewing in sleeves...<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sew shortest seams first</span><br />
When you have a narrow collar or buttonband, or any similar pattern piece, that you need to sew to something at its narrow end - sew those seams first. If you leave this until after you sewed the longer side, it is incredibly difficult to get the angle right. The narrow end is likely to slope in one direction or other and will be too long or too tight. As a result, the garment will look less well sewn.<br />
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Sew onto flat pieces first<br />
I did a blog post about this one. It is easier to attach pieces like a patch pocket, a pocket flap, collars, etc... to a pattern piece when it is still flat and hasn't been sewn to many, if any, other pieces. The sewing instructions that come with your pattern may have you do these kinds of pieces last but that makes it more difficult.<br />
After all haute couture does a lot of construction in flat pieces and only pulls it all together right at the end. <br />
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Zipper length<br />
If your sewing pattern specifies a zip of say seven inches but you can only find one of eight inches or longer, don't despair: get the longer one. If the difference is only one inch, you can let that dangle inside (easier to sew in as well!) and if longer than that then stitch the zip teeth together tightly on the inside and cut zipper off below. Worse like a charm.<br />
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Pinning a concave and a convex piece together<br />
Put pins in perpendicular to the fabric edge but don't align the edges of the fabric pieces. The longer outside curved edge will need to pucker a little at that edge to make sure that the stitching line (the seam allowance's distance away from the edge) of both pieces gets pinned together smoothly. You can get the fabric pieces to come together flat at the stitching line when you hold the layers between a finger and thumb (at the stitching line) and make sure they are smooth and flat to the previous pin. It takes a bit of trial and error but you'll get there!<br />
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Double-folded hems<br />
These are really tricky. Mine often produce these slight diagonally dragging lines from the folded edge to the stitching line - because one of the fabric layers shifted away from the other layer. Basting the hem may help; you can try a walking foot; or at the very least using lots of pins! Set thepins into the fabric perpendicularly. If you still have problems: do baby hems instead!<br />
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Baby hems<br />
Try these instead of double folded hems. You need to serge/overlock the edge of your fabric to be hemmed. Then machine baste along the line where you want to fold the fabric up (before folding it) - this is using the longest straight sttich on your machine. Then fold up and press the hem with your iron: the fabric will fold easily at the machine basted/stitched line. It works beautifully! Once you have your hem pressed, stitch at a suitable distance from the folded edge from the right side. Experiment with how deep you want your hem to be or if you literally only want to fold up the serged/overlocked edge and top stitch very close to the edge (which is then called edge stitching)<br />
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Use a tailor's awl<br />
When it is tricky to sew over the bit where one fabric layer has a seam (you get loads of those when sewing patchwork!), then use a tailor's awl to hold the seam allowance down so you can sew smoothly over this bit. A tailor's awl is a straight spike with a handle at the end. It saves your fingers from going too close to the machine's needle. Don't use your fingers too close to the needle, it's not worth it.<br />
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Pulling pins before stitching<br />
It is tempting to sew over the pins where they hold the fabric layers together. It is safer to pull each pin as you approach it. You can either stop stitching to remove each pin, or if it is a long straight seam and you're going slow, you may be able to remove pins before you get too close to sewing over them (and before the screw at the side of the machine foot comes plunging down onto your poor fingers). If your needle ever hits a pin straight on, the machine needle can break at the neede's eye and the pointed end will fly off at a high velocity. You really don't want it ending up in your eye, take time to pull the pins instead. Much safer.<br />
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What tip would you give yourself if you could go back in time? Please post in the comments! Gisellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109646912314640079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862826007041372149.post-51944376690849511252019-02-03T04:39:00.000-08:002019-02-03T04:39:45.587-08:00Sewing inspiration - Sewing for a Capsule WardrobeWe were going to post more links to sources of sewing inspiration, as mentioned in <a href="https://londondressmakersclub.blogspot.com/2019/01/sources-of-sewing-inspiration.html" target="_blank">the previous blog post</a>. This post suddenly focussed on capsule wardrobes. I like going with the flow, so here goes!<br />
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Samantha recommended a Facebook group: <b>Capsule Wardrobe Sew Along</b>. You have to join before you can see posts by members:<br />
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"I never manage to follow a blog but I do Facebook. One of the groups on
there 'Capsule Wardrobe Sew Along' I really recommend - loads of
inspirational people planning simple capsule wardrobes entirely self
sewn. A strict no nastiness policy lends to a really supportive and
positive group and people's work ranges from amazing to nearly as basic
as me.<br />
I like the idea of working on key pieces per season that you can
mix and match, updated a few pieces per season. For an erratic and not
very confident sewer like me it seems almost attainable!<br />
People post all
kinds of problems or fit issues and loads of lovely people offer great
advice and suggestions. People also ask for recommendations and opinions
on patterns and fabrics and there is loads of inspiration.<br />
So good to
see the work of other home sewers not quite up to the professional
standard of a blogger but enjoying their sewing like me." <br />
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Here's a Google search result that takes you straight there: <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjlu_e0yNnfAhVyQxUIHb2rDocQFjAAegQICRAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2F854846641253965%2F&usg=AOvVaw1TkiVG2TjQFepC1qxG1m7i" target="_blank">Capsule Wardrobe Sew Along on FB</a>.<br />
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This is the page that the above group links to:<br />
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Here are some interesting thoughts on how to sew a capsule wardrobe:<br />
<a href="http://www.freenotion.com/capsule-wardrobe-sewing/">Link to freenotion.com/blog</a><br />
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The most recent blog post on this blog is from 2017 but the ideas are still great. Pick and chose what makes sense to you.<br />
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Sewing with Sarah also has <a href="https://www.sewingwithsarah.com/capsule-wardrobe/my-first-capsule-wardrobe/">a fantastic post on capsule sewing</a>. There are lots of photos (love a blog post with lots of photos!) so this is very visually inspiring.<br />
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Sarah came to sew for a capsule wardrobe after she noticed having many fabrics in colours that went well together. If that's not a good reason, I don't know what is!<br />
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<u>In conclusion</u>:<br />
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When I think about sewing for a capsule wardrobe, I don't think of sewing all the various items. I look at what clothes I have in order to decide what the gaps are. Do I have enough work skirts, could I do with a mid length cardigan (because my most beloved one has gone to cardie heaven! Sneeef...), or could something like a waistcoat in a fantastic print pull outfits together...?<br />
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I very much want to focus on just one item at a time, trying to do lots just piles on way too much pressure, and that in turn makes me stop sewing altogether. An outcome strictly to be avoided! So I focus on one thing (though I admit that I don't finish that one item before another project catches my attention. Bad habit that. But I'm sewing!).<br />
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What is your experience with a capsule wardrobe? Any insights, thoughts and comments - what are your recommendations? Please leave Samantha and me comments, we appreciate it very much.Gisellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109646912314640079noreply@blogger.com0