tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60146785287407691022024-03-06T01:36:34.640-05:00Sew Filled to the BrimVanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.comBlogger351125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-32535800482445850422021-08-06T20:27:00.003-04:002021-08-10T18:47:50.743-04:00Itch to Stitch Spirren Tank <p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone, and Happy August!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am back today to share a top I recently tested with Itch to Stitch. It is called the Spirren Tank, and as soon as I saw the line drawing details I knew I wanted to give it a go. Also, with the weather hovering in the mid to high 90s I thought this would be a nice piece to pull out in the heat.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here are the some of the details:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Itch-to-Stitch-Spirren-Tank-PDF-Sewing-Pattern-Instructions-Line-Drawings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="650" height="640" src="https://itch-to-stitch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Itch-to-Stitch-Spirren-Tank-PDF-Sewing-Pattern-Instructions-Line-Drawings.jpg" width="520" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">This is a knit tank (woo hoo) so the options are for a regular or full bust. It is partially lined in the top front, with a curved V-neck, gathers at the shoulders, and pleats under the bust. It is a fitted garment with fabric recommendations of cotton spandex, spandex jersey, and interlock (fabrics with 50% horizontal/vertical stretch). I pulled out an animal print poly or rayon spandex from my stash and used it for my version:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpKo6JwZPd11abZbqCZwytMloSada4Frwt72e3Vu5dWJxEIsf0qajVr7oOji3I3-pJP-FBd9tNPUSCMaiRqaNszy1mLe-E7wbqDT3GuoqEeTu5QXFnA6NWdIAsnNxHDWw8qNawWkCzPD4q/s3821/IMG_4736.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3821" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpKo6JwZPd11abZbqCZwytMloSada4Frwt72e3Vu5dWJxEIsf0qajVr7oOji3I3-pJP-FBd9tNPUSCMaiRqaNszy1mLe-E7wbqDT3GuoqEeTu5QXFnA6NWdIAsnNxHDWw8qNawWkCzPD4q/w506-h640/IMG_4736.HEIC" width="506" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I absolutely love how it came out! This is a FITTED garment, with negative ease according to the size charts, and I made a size 2 blended to a 4. Really, the only place I graded was along the bottom portion of the front and back bodice. That is usually the place that has added width for me too. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The details are harder to see with this print, but they are so lovely! The pleats add a gentle curve on the bust, while the gathers are slight (at least mine were). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The neckline for the front and back pieces are applied via bindings:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-szNgk2dxZ0ETo2wnC03UR30IQUMtAvfI5ovNk64p-awDURfKG-eRcvQIcmRxG2xylIUKCx9TDsNOwZ8CQYFcr2sAniow3MlHknLkDbsukQqhq4vOCtG5bYNFT2uncvGDaOwLx32v_bmK/s4032/IMG_4703.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-szNgk2dxZ0ETo2wnC03UR30IQUMtAvfI5ovNk64p-awDURfKG-eRcvQIcmRxG2xylIUKCx9TDsNOwZ8CQYFcr2sAniow3MlHknLkDbsukQqhq4vOCtG5bYNFT2uncvGDaOwLx32v_bmK/w400-h300/IMG_4703.HEIC" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The finish is very clean, and lays nicely with understitching. I used fusible interfacing for various portions of the armholes, and front neckline per instructions. This is not a normal practice for me, yet I liked how it came together. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLwRMr9pASxQKIsHLDlQaAkXIjFSueJWORgi7QrIgzVnxvlHQXoOkfdSpzFAZ27c7Lm1ps0TUS2Wp-1qdurKo_cvP-119qBiiTSrbZrVOa8o_W0K7lucAz1b-uYGgtE5HodDOfCnXTIjur/s4032/IMG_4707.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLwRMr9pASxQKIsHLDlQaAkXIjFSueJWORgi7QrIgzVnxvlHQXoOkfdSpzFAZ27c7Lm1ps0TUS2Wp-1qdurKo_cvP-119qBiiTSrbZrVOa8o_W0K7lucAz1b-uYGgtE5HodDOfCnXTIjur/w400-h300/IMG_4707.HEIC" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Front</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtKE8GpzcMYssLT4TDqBQvr-jeDj3Qb0JcX3WLmkEnBZmcOnexo1RosyKWj78JxB5ChAN9XrkJQ3s2bN4lja-OexP_T6VhDzCc8Zh45gNVhiNYFJ6FA0OvXmL9fpOSIBBViLU9nnmwWzj/s4032/IMG_4707.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtKE8GpzcMYssLT4TDqBQvr-jeDj3Qb0JcX3WLmkEnBZmcOnexo1RosyKWj78JxB5ChAN9XrkJQ3s2bN4lja-OexP_T6VhDzCc8Zh45gNVhiNYFJ6FA0OvXmL9fpOSIBBViLU9nnmwWzj/w400-h300/IMG_4707.HEIC" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Front Lining</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPtv79jIJLw-bmZg-70dRc5TWcOl-TIcSroXYLEHr1p18Q4keCyicwvHlvGiIfb3A9EmgZvWu_q3PZoZCm3Oa1zvVTOgMApyohRh_KkjiwtPLjsothgFx4ubOfRQ4jVAGDDnKQ8wDvPHW/s4032/IMG_4708.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPtv79jIJLw-bmZg-70dRc5TWcOl-TIcSroXYLEHr1p18Q4keCyicwvHlvGiIfb3A9EmgZvWu_q3PZoZCm3Oa1zvVTOgMApyohRh_KkjiwtPLjsothgFx4ubOfRQ4jVAGDDnKQ8wDvPHW/w480-h640/IMG_4708.HEIC" width="480" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Top constructed except for curved front and bottom front</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Overall, I highly recommend this top! If you are an advanced beginner, and familiar with working with knits you can definitely make this one. Keep in mind that the slinkier knits can be more finicky to work with, yet if you take your time, go slowly, and use pins/basting then you will be fine. As soon as I finished this tank, I couldn't wait to put it on, and ended up wearing it to an outing with my Bestie. I hope to make more!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This week through August 11, 2021, you can purchase the Spirren pattern for an additional 20% off. You may <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/spirren-tank-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/">visit here</a> to check it out.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVWJ2yyl-Xe8-WXAYKDMT5QSWEK8GBA-BA7uF9G60N2Wodi_aG1nROCg6NY5S5zhHGF3SZMQk21qrcg8j18GUkPl5CC4Z7l0C-tAk5jOgrUdJGU2Vmzi1KiX3UqPdpKwntaoPXs6-5a3L/s4032/IMG_4743.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVWJ2yyl-Xe8-WXAYKDMT5QSWEK8GBA-BA7uF9G60N2Wodi_aG1nROCg6NY5S5zhHGF3SZMQk21qrcg8j18GUkPl5CC4Z7l0C-tAk5jOgrUdJGU2Vmzi1KiX3UqPdpKwntaoPXs6-5a3L/w480-h640/IMG_4743.HEIC" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />To check out other tester versions of this top,<a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/new-pattern-spirren-tank/"> please see here</a>. There were so many great versions, and so much inspiration for a wonderful Summer staple.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I will be back to share some of my Summer sewing progress with you. Hint, hint, it was only one item, but I will try to rebound with my Fall plans, lol!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Stay sew-filled!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-22445381088443982442021-06-16T07:00:00.001-04:002021-06-16T07:00:00.199-04:00Summer Sewing Plans<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Hello everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here we are in the month of JUNE, and I have been seeing so many wonderful sewing plans popping up! I decided that now is the perfect time to create my own Summer plans, and today I wanted to share them with you!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Last month ended up being pretty intense for me. The kids finished school, I finished teaching, and I was EXHAUSTED! Whew! After celebrating my husband's 40th birthday in Hilton Head with family, I knew I needed to take a small break. Here is a pic from our trip:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEB1klJ5Qav3tyWIYUJwMUY1WnW46fGgtcSpcg_vhLvgTpHbxHi2-kROmvbQj1HxEyvkTbk6pdJixLETI3iY5bWpczExKl5yWlIA681GhgmDAgITgYsSNULWeUxqW-Fxgz_tRz49f9U7Q-/s1440/hhfamily.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEB1klJ5Qav3tyWIYUJwMUY1WnW46fGgtcSpcg_vhLvgTpHbxHi2-kROmvbQj1HxEyvkTbk6pdJixLETI3iY5bWpczExKl5yWlIA681GhgmDAgITgYsSNULWeUxqW-Fxgz_tRz49f9U7Q-/w640-h480/hhfamily.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">So, over the next two weeks following our return I began to bring some more intentional order to our home. It is amazing what gets neglected while trying to keep other things in motion!! One of these tasks was tackling my closet, and sorting through things I wanted to keep, donate, or throw out. After I finished this, I realized my Summer wardrobe was pretty sparse. What on earth did I wear last year? Oh yeah...lockdown...lounge wear. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Since I don't recall buying or making many things last year, I need to replenish A LOT. My approach for Summer Sewing is to sew what I can until August 1st. At that time I will turn my attention to preparing for the next school year of teaching. For now, I came up with quite a few plans that I would like to see come to fruition:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfDjVpjK4fafYNtDAJrEYxzVrU8SnbWVp2LlKTMQNr9VUVEjiknpFVTqAqeirrYFvinnlb0yqfdSvgyRaDuR407tBVi19IB45NXfOMpg1gVzArdUn71r2hxhx8Vx8s1C2PVd3iDznDXFq/s2048/Summer+Sew.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1575" data-original-width="2048" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfDjVpjK4fafYNtDAJrEYxzVrU8SnbWVp2LlKTMQNr9VUVEjiknpFVTqAqeirrYFvinnlb0yqfdSvgyRaDuR407tBVi19IB45NXfOMpg1gVzArdUn71r2hxhx8Vx8s1C2PVd3iDznDXFq/w640-h492/Summer+Sew.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">From the left to right, top to bottom:</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">1. S8890: This jacket from Mimi G is one I keep forgetting about during the warmer months. I think it would also transition well into Fall, and I am thinking of using a cotton twill for this version.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">2. S8883: This is an inspiration top. I saw a similar top on Pinterest, and fell in love with it! I love the ruffles at the sleeve, though I may have to edit the one in the princess seams. I have chosen a striped cotton for this one.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Ottobre top with lettuce edge sleeves: I like this variation with the lettuce edge. I believe it is a rib knit used. I have both black and red in my stash. I am leaning toward the red.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">4. Ottobre top with square neckline/gathered waist: I had this top on my Spring Break sewing list, and changed it out last minute. I still want to make it in a purple mystery woven.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">5. ITS Nittany top: I missed out on the chance to test this top, but adore it so much! I am excited to try this, and already have the pattern cut out. I am not sure what fabric I will use, but will check my stash.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">6. NL 6963: This is a pattern I have had for years! I think it is OOP. I plan on making this one in a blue shirting, perhaps also in a striped cotton.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I also pulled out my pattern stash and began digging around for shorts patterns. I will definitely adjust the length for all the versions I have chosen so that they are more comfortable for me. I am thinking more of a Bermuda short, or a hem that falls just above the knee.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here are my choices:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ5L5b5A-nXkI1VdmqsHXSe_WIiNawG0egqlQrJGk8vx8JgqldG9uNNibaHIO714KsyWvDrx-qJWs_6Qg8otWTnaplGrXmQMFqJUJY-_sETErHAo1ISSNgTkWAbFI80cocGMihXD4aHDs5/s2048/Summer+Sew+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1752" data-original-width="2048" height="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ5L5b5A-nXkI1VdmqsHXSe_WIiNawG0egqlQrJGk8vx8JgqldG9uNNibaHIO714KsyWvDrx-qJWs_6Qg8otWTnaplGrXmQMFqJUJY-_sETErHAo1ISSNgTkWAbFI80cocGMihXD4aHDs5/w640-h548/Summer+Sew+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">From left to right, top to bottom:</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Ottobre 2/2017: Imagine my surprise when I found these in an old issue of Ottobre Woman! I don't ever recall seeing them, but they are so cute. I like the darts in the front, and the back waistband is elastic. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Burda 6/2011: These are actually a pair of pants! I like them because they seem to be a fuller, roomier style. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Simplicty 1887: I have had this pattern for a while. I bought it for the pants version, but upon seeing the shorts, decided to give them a try. I love the tie at the waist, and the back waistband is elastic for this one too.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">4. Burda 6/2011: This pair of shorts is also in the Burda magazine. It is a less structured style with a side closure. I would love to sew this in a fabric with a bit of movement.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I have not chosen the fabrics for all of these shorts patterns yet, but plan on doing so as I get to them.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am open to adding a few dresses as well, though I haven't fully decided on the style I want. I think that these plans will keep me plenty busy for now. I will be back to update you as I progress.</span></p><p>Stay sew filled!</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-75859976042465865502021-04-19T07:00:00.003-04:002021-04-19T18:33:27.496-04:00Sewathon Tops Finished<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Hello everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I hope you are well!<br /><br />I am back today to go over all the tops I made for my Spring Break Sewathon. After Spring break ended I headed back to work with most of them finished, except for a bit of hemming and putting in buttonholes. I got everything done this week, as well as worked on my Burda trousers--which are nearly done!! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here are the final results of the four tops I made:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3v_-RcTagpKe9YuOhBHVPtoTnweux9j7rUWPchMNDW3T0RQXXVdkUSqgKpAPZFvhKDOhf6Gr-8nw_SxsnbVrauFDLXdSrHW6i81jv6EQu6YoD16YXRYuYWRMgKl4CXPY1t_83xMrJCel/s4032/IMG_3686.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-3v_-RcTagpKe9YuOhBHVPtoTnweux9j7rUWPchMNDW3T0RQXXVdkUSqgKpAPZFvhKDOhf6Gr-8nw_SxsnbVrauFDLXdSrHW6i81jv6EQu6YoD16YXRYuYWRMgKl4CXPY1t_83xMrJCel/w300-h400/IMG_3686.HEIC" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5rKQck3MA-haipWdPxHdEDBHLDIP5uwk66i4frZ2P7LZiRPZEkTWzSOaIIs_98LnGMc23O10MSXNEtBHF8W5LuyUkecvz56_7SpeowqpMFsLNG1dhxECWnCiOfXeJHguHYvQb_cTqdkH/s4032/IMG_3691.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5rKQck3MA-haipWdPxHdEDBHLDIP5uwk66i4frZ2P7LZiRPZEkTWzSOaIIs_98LnGMc23O10MSXNEtBHF8W5LuyUkecvz56_7SpeowqpMFsLNG1dhxECWnCiOfXeJHguHYvQb_cTqdkH/w300-h400/IMG_3691.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>This is the Verna Top included in Simply Sewing magazine. You can find my review </span><a href="http://sewfilled.blogspot.com/2021/04/sewathon-update-1.html">here.</a><span> I love this top! The ties are beautiful, and I love the way they sway when you walk. On the back slit, I originally had a hook and eye, but was having trouble with it staying put. I got such great feedback from all of you. I tried out the different methods recommended to me, and in the end decided to create a fabric loop and sew on a matching button. It worked out so well! Now the top stays perfectly! Thank you all!</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-afQUOXWJOKZA3X23PRgxsNGTRTB2jp_l7a3hAHIv_xnkC43YbYA31kF32gblneMQYy5e0sIFyfbaxrKi_SP6X0t3_dbDLwfHHjnjb0yolAOtzIOcPCsNR4KzqBC-0fGKQBxMaVp7alKa/s4032/IMG_3705.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-afQUOXWJOKZA3X23PRgxsNGTRTB2jp_l7a3hAHIv_xnkC43YbYA31kF32gblneMQYy5e0sIFyfbaxrKi_SP6X0t3_dbDLwfHHjnjb0yolAOtzIOcPCsNR4KzqBC-0fGKQBxMaVp7alKa/w300-h400/IMG_3705.HEIC" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZWZB_oD_6nkMRfXzIXjlswYZso2FHRyZTXACrjp5Ba34Ir9NaJD8xq1Xv7LNVMPvUMQx0jNwM2IgcAW5LV8Jdfq0yrlL8hIRXC_PbEYrTuR80by5RmjqntMHGaluR4WjTFhCD14fAsJi/s4032/IMG_3702.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZWZB_oD_6nkMRfXzIXjlswYZso2FHRyZTXACrjp5Ba34Ir9NaJD8xq1Xv7LNVMPvUMQx0jNwM2IgcAW5LV8Jdfq0yrlL8hIRXC_PbEYrTuR80by5RmjqntMHGaluR4WjTFhCD14fAsJi/w300-h400/IMG_3702.HEIC" width="300" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This top is the Aisling blouse, designed by Jennifer Lauren and one I received in my Simply Sewing magazine subscription. You can read more information about my process <a href="http://sewfilled.blogspot.com/2021/04/sewathon-update-2.html" target="_blank">here</a>. The square neckline is definitely a favorite for me. I am excited about this trend this year, and plan to create a lot more tops with this feature. I used a lightweight breathable woven, and even on a warm day I was able to stay cool. I highly recommend this top, and think it will be equally in demand when the Fall comes too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMCs9AhLbFGR78C1Ivo2qFNPA0XhHTbrshMap9X97LekXpmPrBMBYaPBWuIq2Fh3gTvATXud_y6CwStNTCvNg1fZXHC790z_SV61P6qvzO7fh2-LPHCdVInteYmpwWVgi_cF8bo_oK_vX/s4032/IMG_3696.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMCs9AhLbFGR78C1Ivo2qFNPA0XhHTbrshMap9X97LekXpmPrBMBYaPBWuIq2Fh3gTvATXud_y6CwStNTCvNg1fZXHC790z_SV61P6qvzO7fh2-LPHCdVInteYmpwWVgi_cF8bo_oK_vX/w300-h400/IMG_3696.HEIC" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiDrzVPye9LEdc2KxhiD0LTaBCGZfosCA30YzwMtlfBbAXAJloSMBKkiVe9o4r37QostANSYaZcESfiej-8kQg-hmZf1ZnOwoCdUUJWFOKdtb-HPju11jA-1SKswSlY9TetO_BBMwSIXlh/s4032/IMG_3701.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiDrzVPye9LEdc2KxhiD0LTaBCGZfosCA30YzwMtlfBbAXAJloSMBKkiVe9o4r37QostANSYaZcESfiej-8kQg-hmZf1ZnOwoCdUUJWFOKdtb-HPju11jA-1SKswSlY9TetO_BBMwSIXlh/w300-h400/IMG_3701.HEIC" width="300" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">This top is Mccalls 8067. I cannot believe how this came out! I had high expectations, and I think they were met. Also, I really think the pockets on the bust was a good choice! My original plan was to leave them off, and I am glad I gave them a try. You can read my review <a href="http://sewfilled.blogspot.com/2021/04/sewathon-update-2.html">here.</a> I ended up finding some <a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Fabric-Sewing/Sewing-Quilting-Notions/Buttons/Hot-Pink-Glitter-Buttons/p/116473" target="_blank">glittery pink buttons at Hobby Lobby</a> to finish the top. I thought about doing neutral navy buttons, but threw caution to the wind and decided to make this top ALL FUN! I mean, that is why we sew right? Because we can do the spunky, funky, unique, over-the-top, or understated--whatever suits us!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMXBorXj9cLpC2Nog-F8AKDGDHhPNjWn7kiLSiZgmhRErhkfr9ZbZKQ_EOjg75fHxOH7CCh30moam9oe9WvDPdL3KRK2ijO_3gT2ErS-gkgd2zEj5ruFluZuYxINDjy6E9PxSmiNRZ5IrZ/s4032/IMG_3715.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMXBorXj9cLpC2Nog-F8AKDGDHhPNjWn7kiLSiZgmhRErhkfr9ZbZKQ_EOjg75fHxOH7CCh30moam9oe9WvDPdL3KRK2ijO_3gT2ErS-gkgd2zEj5ruFluZuYxINDjy6E9PxSmiNRZ5IrZ/w300-h400/IMG_3715.HEIC" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVTdxZ8CHAFhVTD37aFffCDuRJxHyrGExAQ8ZwcOZWg57hfY6qjcty7gxnPo2eI9tWOJmEf5NKkwUVfDkb1a2Nf93Em1TEfOZQB0KVCEz0O_e-q_b1_hTAB1byCRPzQGpfJfz0h_UzrIm/s4032/IMG_3714.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVTdxZ8CHAFhVTD37aFffCDuRJxHyrGExAQ8ZwcOZWg57hfY6qjcty7gxnPo2eI9tWOJmEf5NKkwUVfDkb1a2Nf93Em1TEfOZQB0KVCEz0O_e-q_b1_hTAB1byCRPzQGpfJfz0h_UzrIm/w300-h400/IMG_3714.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">My last top is the Seychelles by ITS! Let me tell you! I just love this one! I plan on wearing it to a family getaway for my husband's upcoming 40th birthday. You can read about my review <a href="http://sewfilled.blogspot.com/2021/04/sewathon-update-1.html" target="_blank">here</a>. There will definitely be more Seychelles tops--both short sleeved and long. I have broad shoulders, and you can see that the pleat detail on the sleeve still looks great. I was so worried about this, but the soft detail withe the rayon challis fabric is really nice.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Overall, I am thankful for the time I was able to sit and SEW! For the rest of this month I will be back to squeezing in sewing where I can, and I have at least two more projects I would love to finish this month (not counting my Burda trousers). And speaking of the Burda trousers, here is a sneak peek of how they are looking right now:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjupclZtMHHjuevkbIgGacQHgngZ-WYmHAKaY0cYeYEdRJbeGb61dK570DgqJQWVGSiR8G-L65AcsjaPUixy5sAjj0y-sYXDeqJ504mt_JGiCs1Ymamga91uPpw4LgnyqwW2TYIKwsBfPB5/s4032/IMG_3683.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjupclZtMHHjuevkbIgGacQHgngZ-WYmHAKaY0cYeYEdRJbeGb61dK570DgqJQWVGSiR8G-L65AcsjaPUixy5sAjj0y-sYXDeqJ504mt_JGiCs1Ymamga91uPpw4LgnyqwW2TYIKwsBfPB5/w400-h300/IMG_3683.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I plan on adding a jean button, attaching button loops, and completing the hem soon. Right now I am amazed at the design detail for these trousers. I don't own anything like this and I am so glad I chose to take a chance on it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I look forward to being back soon with the finished trouser results, and my plan for what is next. I hope this week is kind to you!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Stay sew filled!</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-89883506893835802882021-04-10T07:00:00.001-04:002021-04-10T07:00:00.200-04:00Sewathon Update #2<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Hello everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Today I am ready to show you how I am progressing with my Spring Break Sewing, starting with days 3 and 4. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">On day 3 I started the day pumped because I had received my latest Simply Sewing magazine issue in the mail the day before. I was not expecting it until a couple of weeks, so it was a surprise for me. As I browsed through the included patterns, the Aisling blouse by Jennifer Lauren <i>immediately</i> caught my eye! I loved the square neckline, and the loose "blouson" sleeves pictured in the photo on the pattern cover:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ7p4EnBmzm-_i3CmiyJN22i-UhyDh0IP87yEsgWd9HcchR8lSXwJ3XRRF4sBhPYvNzX8Xw5fftB4gGMptW82Chyphenhyphen12LAHYVqmbP8AaokbmuzSvHkCabmXoOzTTJoL32rpSd3bUsUksiWD-/s4032/IMG_3596.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ7p4EnBmzm-_i3CmiyJN22i-UhyDh0IP87yEsgWd9HcchR8lSXwJ3XRRF4sBhPYvNzX8Xw5fftB4gGMptW82Chyphenhyphen12LAHYVqmbP8AaokbmuzSvHkCabmXoOzTTJoL32rpSd3bUsUksiWD-/w300-h400/IMG_3596.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><p>Once I saw it had bust cup sizes, I decided that I just had to make it! I downloaded the A cup pattern front, and cut out the additional pieces from the paper pattern. I chose a size 8 according to the finished garment measurements, and the fit was right on. I did my usual adjustments, and sewed this in a floral print from Fine Fabrics.</p></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Oy5FvOu-Scpa4lHjOk3-uULKYS4ZvoNUkWI2wZK0ZYPWqjJFVLSfBaehVWMy74YgthYDP4tSP_e94J_5OkY1rkbK2IG71ejDbz-w-ZjMGwlotK_sTmPDLyJUDtUIZYAGzbI_i0HL5LDQ/s2920/IMG_3586.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2920" data-original-width="2145" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Oy5FvOu-Scpa4lHjOk3-uULKYS4ZvoNUkWI2wZK0ZYPWqjJFVLSfBaehVWMy74YgthYDP4tSP_e94J_5OkY1rkbK2IG71ejDbz-w-ZjMGwlotK_sTmPDLyJUDtUIZYAGzbI_i0HL5LDQ/w294-h400/IMG_3586.HEIC" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I really love this soft print with the angular neckline. I want to make a dozen more of these, LOL! This fabric is light enough that I can wear it for a couple more weeks, but I will have to adjust the sleeve length for future versions because GA gets hot fast.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFi0fCWMbcq3YAB2mPNK0WmnU-rzNjZbf0KMjlrV6lsbvwTn2JwFpMTHVu1ENSx68b1TRR6X98uQtFDgrfW0LIUQsZStjG_NO9nmv1I36VZx6o8e8cU-lgywpX-dl0lKxwWXGbIwijpJ0T/s4032/IMG_3588.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFi0fCWMbcq3YAB2mPNK0WmnU-rzNjZbf0KMjlrV6lsbvwTn2JwFpMTHVu1ENSx68b1TRR6X98uQtFDgrfW0LIUQsZStjG_NO9nmv1I36VZx6o8e8cU-lgywpX-dl0lKxwWXGbIwijpJ0T/w300-h400/IMG_3588.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div></div><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here it is once I applied the sleeves on. The bottom portion of the sleeve has an elasticated cuff that creates such a pretty effect. You simply sew a casing, leave a small gap, insert your appropriate size elastic, and stitch the gap closed. So lovely!</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzHKy_4b72d9HVYytJtfMKJr5ZLWby9cff7DfoYcLTGNmmSx86rHmqizkwE5hETViCVV7zHmQYFM7Fr3iS1rMWrpqqsqAV3We9_y3gr7HqbnQqaL8s9sInVFAvAq8cz__htNhyphenhyphenwA9TKbv/s2048/Spring+Break+Sew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzHKy_4b72d9HVYytJtfMKJr5ZLWby9cff7DfoYcLTGNmmSx86rHmqizkwE5hETViCVV7zHmQYFM7Fr3iS1rMWrpqqsqAV3We9_y3gr7HqbnQqaL8s9sInVFAvAq8cz__htNhyphenhyphenwA9TKbv/w640-h480/Spring+Break+Sew.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Since I made this top instead of the Ottobre one I originally planned for, I will put the Ottobre one on hold for now. I may revisit it later this month after I finish the Burda trousers.<br /></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I finished day 3 feeling pretty good, and ended up getting a Covid vaccine that evening. On day 4, I did not feel like myself. My arm was sore, and my body was aching. I pushed through the day, but took a lot of physical and mental breaks. I was determined to make the most of my time, yet it was tough.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I pulled out Mccalls 8067 and began to assemble it. I sewed a size 12 in a striped rayon challis fabric from Denver Fabrics. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3WD6uW9yR3W9rqZjTWS7w0bs9mHdwXRIqJl5zKwKDyMhEmotlX8FMJpg1_bOXnANimcyqgUS6dzq2MAzGq9eJFrVhkoLr77Q7KPnXzleoy7UuaFgDxT1OTqPJ-Oqph6Tq_AuQ4Y695FOp/s4032/63961940736__E57A5E16-EBC8-4332-B3E7-A2EB763E9785.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3WD6uW9yR3W9rqZjTWS7w0bs9mHdwXRIqJl5zKwKDyMhEmotlX8FMJpg1_bOXnANimcyqgUS6dzq2MAzGq9eJFrVhkoLr77Q7KPnXzleoy7UuaFgDxT1OTqPJ-Oqph6Tq_AuQ4Y695FOp/w300-h400/63961940736__E57A5E16-EBC8-4332-B3E7-A2EB763E9785.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I decided to add the bust pockets for this version. I tend to forgo them on most of my garments, but thought they looked nice here. Then again, maybe my decision came from my state of mind that day. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here is the nearly finished result:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLULcC68UPWd2Gn6vjWvOnAr9gIwaICYgXUqeRnniyNc0yejaGVtnYuIY1GRXcCU4o1RIdQP4zdx7x1O0UIU-cnVjiY1nQXhL1mrIdB7GR-whY6Ta9U1R2c3EhhRYiaJ7WWxVx75KsIIUC/s4032/IMG_3592.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLULcC68UPWd2Gn6vjWvOnAr9gIwaICYgXUqeRnniyNc0yejaGVtnYuIY1GRXcCU4o1RIdQP4zdx7x1O0UIU-cnVjiY1nQXhL1mrIdB7GR-whY6Ta9U1R2c3EhhRYiaJ7WWxVx75KsIIUC/w300-h400/IMG_3592.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I still have the hem left to do, and three 5/8" buttons to apply--of which I have none. I searched my stash, but could only find smaller sizes. I will have to make it back to Hobby Lobby or Joanns to find something appropriate. But overall, I really like it so far!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9YuY6__VAeLB8Bs2fUOQ3tYeW2tsGVG5VsOpzp2r4qrsk7SNiQtwajy1M0VOEqzB1_4kfJ7YTqRmrWQn_fo-isi9StvAKtk3SWcxJSopzpWXGcCHnj00Qqka0hZIGZ8cer6w1CPzRM5n/s4032/IMG_3593.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9YuY6__VAeLB8Bs2fUOQ3tYeW2tsGVG5VsOpzp2r4qrsk7SNiQtwajy1M0VOEqzB1_4kfJ7YTqRmrWQn_fo-isi9StvAKtk3SWcxJSopzpWXGcCHnj00Qqka0hZIGZ8cer6w1CPzRM5n/w300-h400/IMG_3593.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I thought the side slit was a cute feature, and could definitely see this top as a wardrobe staple! By the end of day 4 I was beginning to recover from the vaccine symptoms and get my bearings a bit. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For the rest of the days I will be working on the Burda trousers. I got a chance to trace the pattern pieces (8), apply seam allowances, and cut out my fabric. I did some comparison to my Ginger jeans pattern, and while Burda is off in a few places, I will be taking a huge risk by moving foward without a muslin. I hope any fit issues that arise can be solved by the seaming present on the pants.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I will be back in a couple of days to let you see the progress made on my trousers (fingers crossed). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stay sew filled!</span></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-11927682000327480652021-04-08T07:00:00.001-04:002021-04-08T07:00:00.380-04:00Sewathon Update #1<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Hello everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Today I am popping in to show you how my Sew-athon week has been going. I have been steadily sewing--not rushing through things, yet not taking too much time either. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I love a comment left in my last blog post by Natasha. She stated that she was taking the time to cut out/prepare multiple projects so that everything will be ready to sew after her Spring Break was over. I think I will do this with the projects I have left over after this week so that I can dibble and dabble on them for the rest of this month. For now let's get into how my week started...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For the first day I started on the ITS Seychelles top:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEwsNKg3mgRZ0zhHB19roFdEcnrQHiAH6haqsepvxMiY1HrqH6Lu0ekydOuKOERpZ1lOlvT8ypRnNXtnd8qojOV6VjH2qVzgnmZMdSuZoVLumhzRDdM1U8PV7MosntmYpxELZ_f5SvXKOw/s4032/63909244309__06CE6ED6-5EF7-4958-A419-AACB296A5016.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEwsNKg3mgRZ0zhHB19roFdEcnrQHiAH6haqsepvxMiY1HrqH6Lu0ekydOuKOERpZ1lOlvT8ypRnNXtnd8qojOV6VjH2qVzgnmZMdSuZoVLumhzRDdM1U8PV7MosntmYpxELZ_f5SvXKOw/w480-h640/63909244309__06CE6ED6-5EF7-4958-A419-AACB296A5016.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><p>I mostly wanted to start with something familiar, since most of my Spring wardrobe patterns are new-to-me. Since I <a href="http://sewfilled.blogspot.com/2021/03/itch-to-stitch-seychelles-top.html" target="_blank">sewed the long sleeved Seychelles before</a>, the short sleeved version made perfect sense. I chose this silky beach fabric from my Fine Fabrics haul and got busy. </p><p>Without a doubt, the pleated sleeve feature really makes this top shine:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOel2cIiSaH28ROXnObrM1ZHkX7A7ovVRkrqPgYfPSD1EO4c1qRYsRzXTPSUkvVQpcEwgPCJn02ViDtx5fp4K2_HuHeb0SKcPX34gP300Hkezc-t7a_ntpvIbCvwhNOiuTzhnbtI4-Q_Fu/s4032/IMG_3545.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOel2cIiSaH28ROXnObrM1ZHkX7A7ovVRkrqPgYfPSD1EO4c1qRYsRzXTPSUkvVQpcEwgPCJn02ViDtx5fp4K2_HuHeb0SKcPX34gP300Hkezc-t7a_ntpvIbCvwhNOiuTzhnbtI4-Q_Fu/w300-h400/IMG_3545.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To create the pleat, you take the two marked folds (from the pattern) and fold them toward the middle line.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Qr5HQQKE8ZL0x51zGc0Bv0wU1jJ6Kqu4r36mmOxjkpx8YC0rPfxgR1cOJoaVFpnvXPAwG0DvYzDSUR7X_NCJLYcZTWARJXsy8-JKS4vMjCvrERD2vtdCEulBwlUjhGEeMsdg2Uvhjn43/s4032/IMG_3547.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Qr5HQQKE8ZL0x51zGc0Bv0wU1jJ6Kqu4r36mmOxjkpx8YC0rPfxgR1cOJoaVFpnvXPAwG0DvYzDSUR7X_NCJLYcZTWARJXsy8-JKS4vMjCvrERD2vtdCEulBwlUjhGEeMsdg2Uvhjn43/w300-h400/IMG_3547.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Where the two folds meet, you baste the folds together for about 1.5." Then press the created fold open.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRtQ0g9bV2ekZrZNx8hMCBbMS6KdJiNx8yaHD4WjmhBuB4Sp4JjYJa7MaBdiuwywAXmVhk6EvAoLAJzPKVwMn0GYYliqpodZ8ieO11z0_6oNH_aa3NFAMtb8ZItXzygZG8AvbTAd_GHUFm/s4032/IMG_3546.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRtQ0g9bV2ekZrZNx8hMCBbMS6KdJiNx8yaHD4WjmhBuB4Sp4JjYJa7MaBdiuwywAXmVhk6EvAoLAJzPKVwMn0GYYliqpodZ8ieO11z0_6oNH_aa3NFAMtb8ZItXzygZG8AvbTAd_GHUFm/w300-h400/IMG_3546.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Repeat this for the other side, and Voila! You can now attach your pretty pleated sleeve!</span></div></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">For the second day I decided to tackle the Verna top. I received this pattern as a part of my Simply Sewing magazine subscription. As far as subscriptions go, I have been SUPER PLEASED by this one. I love the content of the magazine even though this is my first go round with their pattern.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAaJPVZpCkewIfVtZFOfEvoN4A5WUgOF6Hs6xMhVSQpTNz2pd8p_tmtNTM7L1wKYuQYFYUyCXxHWaGQSfgBDVYOQ3AQbpO6wakGMLpJ-iFTFG-CdQLAF8F2mOQOl0NtqZT7_F7vUS_NxL/s3852/IMG_3551.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3852" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAaJPVZpCkewIfVtZFOfEvoN4A5WUgOF6Hs6xMhVSQpTNz2pd8p_tmtNTM7L1wKYuQYFYUyCXxHWaGQSfgBDVYOQ3AQbpO6wakGMLpJ-iFTFG-CdQLAF8F2mOQOl0NtqZT7_F7vUS_NxL/w400-h314/IMG_3551.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The instructions for the Verna were so lovely! I don't recall ever seeing full color illustrations on printed paper before. I have seen that with .pdfs, but not with paper patterns. So, it was definitely a "Wow!" when I took this out. The instructions were very detailed, and I loved the way it takes you line by line, even by spelling out the items you needed to prep before sewing. I think all of these things are so beginner friendly, and lovely touches.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I used another rayon blend in a size 6 with my usual adjustments. I lengthened 1", did a 3/8" forward shoulder adjustment, and lowered the bust point by 1/2." The sleeve ties threw me for a loop, but turned out so beautifully.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLr138w3i9WksBsq0faRQ9Jbub3aTxNMCcmMLfyigAxHFq6BgV32fNIhyphenhyphenKsaq9clrh0pTPREtHe5aBI1K_jWuuF1ojJKOTEUxEH-WecwVHtTx_I2cJClcZnsDbDHRwxaiXU7V3RgZOViki/s4032/IMG_3566.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLr138w3i9WksBsq0faRQ9Jbub3aTxNMCcmMLfyigAxHFq6BgV32fNIhyphenhyphenKsaq9clrh0pTPREtHe5aBI1K_jWuuF1ojJKOTEUxEH-WecwVHtTx_I2cJClcZnsDbDHRwxaiXU7V3RgZOViki/w300-h400/IMG_3566.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sew the sleeve right sides together, and stop the stitching at the marked notch.</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_MCBJaeq0cESvSwRr1V0r4f_i6bHpw9Uil1WHjRGLByNRC5jLPWsibhCDglAoUrzNJp3XZZjdLAy2fLlSu_QNk2xV0y-iq08T_916DyTbxVLDYegVRvpPbK2c7FUG3X9IIqKUaigxpDM/s4032/IMG_3565.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2118" data-original-width="4032" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_MCBJaeq0cESvSwRr1V0r4f_i6bHpw9Uil1WHjRGLByNRC5jLPWsibhCDglAoUrzNJp3XZZjdLAy2fLlSu_QNk2xV0y-iq08T_916DyTbxVLDYegVRvpPbK2c7FUG3X9IIqKUaigxpDM/w400-h210/IMG_3565.HEIC" width="400" /></span></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Sew the sleeve tie right sides (RS) together, leaving an opening between the notches. Press the seam allowance to the wrong side. Turn the tie to the RS.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO9jBbkjswrys2jVw1p8m-roUXF5wSQjzn_-53bIyY7jYn9hQbaQo8DAb555QBfGRZADYBQuodwsEDV7qpWBTg7i9kiYFPlbSfyQu9qgparTH2NGqkaN9KfMwJSNU8sAMJ0RXR2iPHgX_i/s4032/IMG_3567.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO9jBbkjswrys2jVw1p8m-roUXF5wSQjzn_-53bIyY7jYn9hQbaQo8DAb555QBfGRZADYBQuodwsEDV7qpWBTg7i9kiYFPlbSfyQu9qgparTH2NGqkaN9KfMwJSNU8sAMJ0RXR2iPHgX_i/w400-h300/IMG_3567.HEIC" width="400" /></span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Starting at the open area of the sleeve slit, place the sleeve tie RS together onto it, and stitch. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvkdQLcF5NrmXchdYdn1rCXmBWN64yAf67HVML6K3Q47_Pwihy5HP53t8I11dYgp8x-uEaXbC2eVi_C5uAHkyK2Jwf9vCH0JRc1GEGBt95iDm1OMXgyXLGbTAmuYoI1SktXsLOdyhLW8F/s4032/IMG_3568.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvkdQLcF5NrmXchdYdn1rCXmBWN64yAf67HVML6K3Q47_Pwihy5HP53t8I11dYgp8x-uEaXbC2eVi_C5uAHkyK2Jwf9vCH0JRc1GEGBt95iDm1OMXgyXLGbTAmuYoI1SktXsLOdyhLW8F/w400-h300/IMG_3568.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCyUi-jL9dpNzdOomivrTe44srmisRzBPygFsWnRGjiWxA45Zfz3R-K8u1RjcvHr82Ju0hRS98A_Xx7nD2DbYfKDOOLsplApOL04VXvjlLCoM6Ej3dcFGvSxouMoXKgvfiZd_zCDQaLPal/s4032/IMG_3570.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCyUi-jL9dpNzdOomivrTe44srmisRzBPygFsWnRGjiWxA45Zfz3R-K8u1RjcvHr82Ju0hRS98A_Xx7nD2DbYfKDOOLsplApOL04VXvjlLCoM6Ej3dcFGvSxouMoXKgvfiZd_zCDQaLPal/w300-h400/IMG_3570.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Press the seam allowance toward the sleeve tie. The other end of the tie will now flip up and cover the seam allowance. Topstitch the upper edge of the seam to secure everything.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1dv_q3ajdnO3ISgQcp32eyhyphenhyphenO_gq1I6ivuRR3vdzGyaw0IUi-hz47uf05EduCfxtRhuQsNTTTo28cS26NaeVnc6JiDjW8MfsYpr-QI9mhyt0s6-QGrD5iFziy8ZyKvDwOCGT5BtEj6v2/s4032/IMG_3573.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1dv_q3ajdnO3ISgQcp32eyhyphenhyphenO_gq1I6ivuRR3vdzGyaw0IUi-hz47uf05EduCfxtRhuQsNTTTo28cS26NaeVnc6JiDjW8MfsYpr-QI9mhyt0s6-QGrD5iFziy8ZyKvDwOCGT5BtEj6v2/w300-h400/IMG_3573.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Here is a look at the final version:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynhNMLpIVgrm7UTXiQ4Lnxb10Ufw_ykquIPtfWIrOf5NFAHTEiERfYbzuY9OJwIyQVMXO_6R2E_CXfDpn9vcYrX1Dj8Ui1u2Px03sRTgfnx5X-1sBQMf8kdbn4fUkPsspl0dl_HxaH-Lb/s4032/63935663635__C09525D2-7793-4881-8C1D-48EBFD9267BE.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynhNMLpIVgrm7UTXiQ4Lnxb10Ufw_ykquIPtfWIrOf5NFAHTEiERfYbzuY9OJwIyQVMXO_6R2E_CXfDpn9vcYrX1Dj8Ui1u2Px03sRTgfnx5X-1sBQMf8kdbn4fUkPsspl0dl_HxaH-Lb/w480-h640/63935663635__C09525D2-7793-4881-8C1D-48EBFD9267BE.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The back has the prettiest detail! It is a slit that is closed off with a hook and eye. I sewed my first hook and eye, yet now I am probably going to change it to a thread loop and button. The hook and eye just doesn't stay closed how I like. Is this usually an issue? Other than that, I love this top!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZajlnjep0bVhjp__0FjgSwLvuNB_0b1aR3v8M8bRHmlS_Wcwjq0ulZ7NwDn9EhMQdtCmdX4oV9mxov42pwlmF20YTbnmr5OUD3Gb2-MZAE3jtg5KhygKXkfC0GGeJjwEGZEPMhhf6gSon/s2405/IMG_3587.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2405" data-original-width="1627" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZajlnjep0bVhjp__0FjgSwLvuNB_0b1aR3v8M8bRHmlS_Wcwjq0ulZ7NwDn9EhMQdtCmdX4oV9mxov42pwlmF20YTbnmr5OUD3Gb2-MZAE3jtg5KhygKXkfC0GGeJjwEGZEPMhhf6gSon/w270-h400/IMG_3587.HEIC" width="270" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5O8ACrhCWpl2CRw_7bIZWXXzqrqrAzmFXZZwxnYQFMJV6jKEyOT8-KF1dFqiYxxm_zUTzFGzbTbwZORLq2DsK2hLasJSTaSU7K8RT92Es3ohSPTRVt5AGCRgbi6thu_ocxvoWSBbB9t5/s4032/63935668406__D05C31D4-5CE3-46C5-B181-1AC19AD4E608.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5O8ACrhCWpl2CRw_7bIZWXXzqrqrAzmFXZZwxnYQFMJV6jKEyOT8-KF1dFqiYxxm_zUTzFGzbTbwZORLq2DsK2hLasJSTaSU7K8RT92Es3ohSPTRVt5AGCRgbi6thu_ocxvoWSBbB9t5/s320/63935668406__D05C31D4-5CE3-46C5-B181-1AC19AD4E608.HEIC" /></a><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is going to fit well into my existing wardrobe. My only wish was that I had it finished for Easter. It seems like the perfect bright, Spring-y, Easter-y top, lol! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For day three I started a top that I did not originally intend to sew. It is one that showed up as a surprise in my mailbox, and I will share details about that in my next post. I have already finished it, yet I didn't want to overwhelm you with photos and text for today. I have been enjoying this time to sit, snack and sew. At the end of day three (Wednesday) I got my first Covid vaccine so hopefully I will continue to feel up to the pace of sewing I have set. My upcoming plan is to attack the button front Mccall's top, and prep the Burda trousers if time permits.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">That's all for now! I will be back in a few days to tell you about day three and four. I hope your week is going well!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Stay sew filled!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /><div><br /></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-70900904210065158302021-04-05T07:00:00.001-04:002021-04-05T07:00:00.201-04:00Spring Break Sewing<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Hello everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It was my hope to show you a completed Frugal Frocks dress, but I had a few challenges that caused me to push the challenge aside. To keep it short, I couldn't work out the printer settings, and underestimated the time I had. While I didn't get a chance to finish, I am ready to move forward in my Spring sewing plans:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLE25YDPvfxH5W1Tz0w35lNE4lP5s4IZwFU2yLpxWuAEDEsWSwAWzwaJmw6-25gtIIEYr7cDuMjSq6TrchTzhra4lCxQQ2u2GQIor-tTETGKo5YpyMmf__BwxxcF33eJAa8seA6Ib9VwnC/s2048/Spring+Break+Sew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLE25YDPvfxH5W1Tz0w35lNE4lP5s4IZwFU2yLpxWuAEDEsWSwAWzwaJmw6-25gtIIEYr7cDuMjSq6TrchTzhra4lCxQQ2u2GQIor-tTETGKo5YpyMmf__BwxxcF33eJAa8seA6Ib9VwnC/w640-h480/Spring+Break+Sew.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Starting this week, I am on SPRING BREAK with my kids!!!!!!! I cannot tell you the level of excitement I have! I plan on diving headfirst into my Spring sewing projects in the spirit of a "Sewathon." This is my own personal mission I have set before myself, and it is simple: I want to sew as many items on my Spring sewing list as I possibly can.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>My small goals are to work on finishing an item a day and/or prepping an item a day. </b> I am not sure that I have ever sewn five items in a week before, but I am willing to try. All of these patterns are new-to-me, with a slight exception of the Itch to Stitch Seychelles top. I made the long-sleeved version before so I am confident the short-sleeved version should fit without lots of adjustments.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here are some additional things to note about what I have chosen:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Burda Trousers--I really would like to sew a pair of pants. I need a pair, and I enjoy pants construction. These caught my eye from a Burdastyle magazine in my stash from 2009(?). They look so amazing! But...I do not look forward to making adjustments to these, and I know I will have to. I have NEVER sewn a pair of Burda pants before, so I am so unsure of the fit. I will use my Ginger jeans pattern to compare where I can and hope for the best. I am wanting to sew these in a cream cotton blend.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Ottobre Top--I love this square neckline, and am especially interesting in creating it. I know this pattern will need to be traced and prepped before I can begin sewing, which will take some time. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Verna Top--This will be my first time working with a Simply Sewing pattern. It comes in UK sizes, so I am unfamiliar what fitting adjustments I will need to make. The style is so cute, and I just love the sleeve ties! I plan on using a rayon print for this one.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mccalls 8067--I chose this one because I figured it would be an easy button front shirt! The version I like is collarless, and doesn't have a back yoke. If it proves to be quick, I may also sew the version with a collar too. I am considering a solid cotton blend for this shirt.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I will be taking photos as I sew, and will try to check in every couple of days for an update. It should be noted that I am still caring for my children while on break, so my expectations are reasonable. I am not keen on my household falling apart while I sit in a room and sew, lol! In fact, while my older two are getting to the age where time with me is not as wanted, my youngest is still very much under tow. So, this is a mission I accept with all the pressures of real life as a Wife and Mom. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Won't you come along with me and see how I do? </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Stay sew-filled!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-83220916493590700062021-03-23T17:30:00.001-04:002021-03-23T17:30:01.380-04:00Itch to Stitch Seychelles Top<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span>Hello everyone!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Today I am back with a top that I have a feeling will show up in more of my Spring wardrobe sewing! It's the Itch to Stitch Seychelles:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBuCgCSAzdqeNJggJwm6LefPd3DrSh-4OY7J42_V_0GL7wXhs3uoJmkDexqOCo5YZmlLUTyJpM40Xd-wO9OCiE7Rm0hL51icTWJS4C1JuM2EBvEv18eBRPwQj1BjOZv56CR5gLyEbc1Zq_/s3805/IMG_3174.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3805" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBuCgCSAzdqeNJggJwm6LefPd3DrSh-4OY7J42_V_0GL7wXhs3uoJmkDexqOCo5YZmlLUTyJpM40Xd-wO9OCiE7Rm0hL51icTWJS4C1JuM2EBvEv18eBRPwQj1BjOZv56CR5gLyEbc1Zq_/w508-h640/IMG_3174.HEIC" width="508" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I have been looking for a top like this--something I consider dressy casual, and a perfect fit for my job as a preschool teacher. The pattern comes in two versions, long and short sleeve, with different construction techniques for each sleeve type. The long sleeve has a gathered sleeve cap portion while the short sleeve has pleats. I chose the long sleeve because I am broad shouldered, and always a little hesitant about doing anything extra around my shoulders. If I don't have to emphasize them, I won't, lol! However, after I finished this version, saw other testers' short sleeved versions, and started experiencing warmer temperatures here in GA, I became convinced that I would give short sleeves a go. I think a drapier fabric like a rayon may create an effect more to my liking, and am working on one now.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The good news is that this pattern is created with broad and narrow shouldered people in mind. The pattern description reads as follows:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">"<i>The Seychelles is a versatile top sewing pattern that can be made with structured or soft woven fabric. With one short sleeve option and one long sleeve option, the Seychelles is perfect for transitional weather. The combination of narrow shoulders and extra sleeve cap ease creates a balanced, pleasing look whether you have broad or narrow shoulders."</i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-cHuaMaCqwkpjdnLFPfx5lU6xtwrtvj1xk9oC3Y8py5p5sGnJujlHKTE87yoBKtJ50yAgkp4TUtr-mZFKZtkQ32hjRZcNjaCQJDXLAlNKBJ5L3Q2wTWegmNAVlbgIzKmoQgyLmN7IzE1z/s800/seychelles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="650" height="622" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-cHuaMaCqwkpjdnLFPfx5lU6xtwrtvj1xk9oC3Y8py5p5sGnJujlHKTE87yoBKtJ50yAgkp4TUtr-mZFKZtkQ32hjRZcNjaCQJDXLAlNKBJ5L3Q2wTWegmNAVlbgIzKmoQgyLmN7IzE1z/w522-h622/seychelles.jpg" width="522" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">This pattern debuts today for a discounted price, and you can get <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/seychelles-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">more information here.</a></span></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSQ4eFr-TwWlET3O2FSkkIXnThVhaOrsOVYy_gdRixxxzDhuY6vA-Ja6LhnaPhHNFz_4ovjUz3Ch6BYGbZbZF2ew6Yam3aa6UTvsNAzki7a9zy5K0gImVxSUeun91q66ioo01yDiuiuCd/s4032/IMG_3177.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSQ4eFr-TwWlET3O2FSkkIXnThVhaOrsOVYy_gdRixxxzDhuY6vA-Ja6LhnaPhHNFz_4ovjUz3Ch6BYGbZbZF2ew6Yam3aa6UTvsNAzki7a9zy5K0gImVxSUeun91q66ioo01yDiuiuCd/w300-h400/IMG_3177.HEIC" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdTzVvRwBPqgNSc82MaHvu8D4JvZXDt63uRn8X2VkQITqsea2bsXScJl4Wmi-7ZPRczKcX7hjit689YJjpN8PFajO6Y3SzSS8mOQt_MBfF3VgsgSvu2_3H6BOWXBLh0jytQmiq6xenH1b/s4032/IMG_3176.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdTzVvRwBPqgNSc82MaHvu8D4JvZXDt63uRn8X2VkQITqsea2bsXScJl4Wmi-7ZPRczKcX7hjit689YJjpN8PFajO6Y3SzSS8mOQt_MBfF3VgsgSvu2_3H6BOWXBLh0jytQmiq6xenH1b/w300-h400/IMG_3176.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In terms of construction, I sewed a size 4 with an A cup. I added 1 inch for length and moved the bust dart down 1/2". The fabric is a crinkle rayon<a href="https://www.joann.com/white-black-brushstroke-floral-crinkle-rayon-fabric/17935289.html" target="_blank"> from Joann Fabric</a>. I found it while perusing the aisles one day, and thought it was so captivating. I know that rayon can be a challenge to work with, but this fabric sewed beautifully, and I didn't even use a walking foot! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">My favorite feature on the blouse is the cuff with button and button loop. I had some 1/2" buttons in my stash that had a little pizazz, and they complemented the rayon print so well. The instructions for the creation of the button loop, and assembly of the cuff was very easy to follow. I truly enjoy sewing ITS patterns for that reason. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmeG0ajUwJ80jw6MwpCcieiUWbr1gFI-JDI3RP2IcXpNKrAxqF7mepUusdSXluMTzy1OBd73NcZhBHaybhZCgzzYID9ZW29wtdXKKntfBb5i2LvibwS-YMXjQMaSC20Myx3T8kJIa0d9i/s4032/IMG_3362.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmeG0ajUwJ80jw6MwpCcieiUWbr1gFI-JDI3RP2IcXpNKrAxqF7mepUusdSXluMTzy1OBd73NcZhBHaybhZCgzzYID9ZW29wtdXKKntfBb5i2LvibwS-YMXjQMaSC20Myx3T8kJIa0d9i/w300-h400/IMG_3362.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>For the V-neck front, there is a well drafted facing. If you know me at all, then let me say that I am not a fan of facings. I just find they do not sit how I want them to. This facing is not like that. Once you interface and attach the facing right sides together, you stitch it and turn it to the wrong side of the top. Kennis then has you clip to the seam line AND understitch the facing. It lays so beautifully after these two steps. I was so impressed! I guess I am always impressed when something exceeds my expectations in a good way. I am sure I will practice this method on any facings from now on. I was already understitching, but the spacing of the clips allowed everything to lay better. If you already do this, then you absolutely know!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeXFgrehfC93ETRlg-gh6hVp1JWkYcgWCGqFOgexBPGZWaVm33980pIvqhGoucUjV2LWzcB0S_c1G55_5Opot5wyi_CRNOzUP6_f0dL91hPQuhOYWnBdDrsaGgq_PtTe20djBGnuqXdc0/s4032/IMG_3363.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeXFgrehfC93ETRlg-gh6hVp1JWkYcgWCGqFOgexBPGZWaVm33980pIvqhGoucUjV2LWzcB0S_c1G55_5Opot5wyi_CRNOzUP6_f0dL91hPQuhOYWnBdDrsaGgq_PtTe20djBGnuqXdc0/w400-h300/IMG_3363.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Overall, this is a great wardrobe staple! I am going to include it on my "to-sew" list in the short sleeve version. It is a top that can be styled in so many ways, and would even look great sleeveless. If you like a more structured look to the pleats or gathers on the sleeves you could use linen, lawn, poplin, or even sateen as an option. Again, that is the beautiful part of sewing--you can create the look you want! For more views of some of the testers' versions, <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/new-pattern-seychelles-top/" target="_blank">see here.</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I hope to be back soon with some more Spring Sewing progress! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stay sew filled!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><br /></p>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-16164012152823005282021-03-19T07:00:00.002-04:002021-03-23T20:11:35.998-04:00Spring Sewing Plans<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Hello everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am back and ready to share some Spring sewing plans, along with a fabric haul with you! The weather here has been waffling back and forth from temps of the low 50s to mid 70s, but I think the time is right to start planning and executing some Spring sewing. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In fact, I spent this past weekend fabric shopping with my best friend! She drove in from North Carolina and we proceeded to Fine Fabrics with our masks in tow. Once we got there we found out the entire store was 30% off due to a staff member's birthday! We could not believe our luck! So, we spent a good one and a half hours at the store going up and down the aisles, perusing the wares, and making our choices. I didn't even spend $35!!!! Actually, looking back, I wish I would have gotten a few more pieces. But...I had already ordered from Denver Fabrics so I decided to buy what I could reasonably sew, lol!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Once I got home I got the idea of pulling all my Spring/Summer fabrics and setting them aside so I can see what I want to sew each day. I think that having them visually before me will help me to choose patterns for everything and get it sewn up. Here is what I "think" I can reasonably sew (I may have still overestimated a bit):</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFUW4PFBprT1b1NmWwdQNqqQEaj9Agil9BZkvLehnsRITeTrIfQ4O6ZcYJjYi5PceQv29gp4TBjPTkJBNfDvy7x7jz7zOKgBM2-Lia80B8kc1DJe6Cu5ldWZAwLecbT5wUK2rkrpuTn2d/s4032/IMG_3242.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFUW4PFBprT1b1NmWwdQNqqQEaj9Agil9BZkvLehnsRITeTrIfQ4O6ZcYJjYi5PceQv29gp4TBjPTkJBNfDvy7x7jz7zOKgBM2-Lia80B8kc1DJe6Cu5ldWZAwLecbT5wUK2rkrpuTn2d/w300-h400/IMG_3242.HEIC" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCj5xrmRwUkcULRgC8jB6P7SHpJYD7yRI7-NlZrdJWgzpHoWLaYYCgm7P9p3_g959rS-XUF5DdF4WdfZ088W2uIt7S1nuK24iHNPiR1CIvZBug03fEGyE_jnIgffEHx9eBlVNkqqFN0UuW/s4032/IMG_3243.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCj5xrmRwUkcULRgC8jB6P7SHpJYD7yRI7-NlZrdJWgzpHoWLaYYCgm7P9p3_g959rS-XUF5DdF4WdfZ088W2uIt7S1nuK24iHNPiR1CIvZBug03fEGyE_jnIgffEHx9eBlVNkqqFN0UuW/w300-h400/IMG_3243.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p>As you can see, I have tried to choose a variety of colorways! I am loving tones of red, purple, blue, green, and yellow. I will still need to get some more bottomweights at some point, yet I am happy with this to start with! Here are a few of my favorites:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpstmaG3EbLeuSzx3gfCogprkQB6zpV9hL5rzp4dFQKrM0Uloa1msfuaNU79-m4ZFUaGIfqXgItfQIV5rXSsUU7X3ev87mHTkxzWIWywgbL3daBYYmrgx4Ju9oeCq-7KAb8utzuHbeDr8W/s4032/IMG_3244.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpstmaG3EbLeuSzx3gfCogprkQB6zpV9hL5rzp4dFQKrM0Uloa1msfuaNU79-m4ZFUaGIfqXgItfQIV5rXSsUU7X3ev87mHTkxzWIWywgbL3daBYYmrgx4Ju9oeCq-7KAb8utzuHbeDr8W/w300-h400/IMG_3244.HEIC" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKn1rG0r91Cj-SIQ0tT9KaOL7gqXhkG6QmQdPLbOKcBveNOD_HBLz_-T9rLL5O1AU7ey_g-WVk4H4eP-UvLyhyphenhyphenT1LYjCxHWxIrV2LiLN815ZNFdI7hYf8tZnz8NVatpRUt6eMNsIObfqH7/s4032/IMG_3250.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKn1rG0r91Cj-SIQ0tT9KaOL7gqXhkG6QmQdPLbOKcBveNOD_HBLz_-T9rLL5O1AU7ey_g-WVk4H4eP-UvLyhyphenhyphenT1LYjCxHWxIrV2LiLN815ZNFdI7hYf8tZnz8NVatpRUt6eMNsIObfqH7/w300-h400/IMG_3250.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjkLW7qgaRT-ZPxSl7-EYJIAvIN2g1CNmj4_e-079xKdcckWKOkj1sUBozmJhgY9_e7mQ-aLgC8iQjLWLq79buWSVLurGbHkHhpQCxP90VpTasgNpn-sN-4aetGZJTQ3kAkBt0Td22GoGH/s4032/IMG_3257.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjkLW7qgaRT-ZPxSl7-EYJIAvIN2g1CNmj4_e-079xKdcckWKOkj1sUBozmJhgY9_e7mQ-aLgC8iQjLWLq79buWSVLurGbHkHhpQCxP90VpTasgNpn-sN-4aetGZJTQ3kAkBt0Td22GoGH/w300-h400/IMG_3257.HEIC" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2FRWzphIw6m23O1BdARyw7hmNji1edH5oUs5hfP6pcD0vnWZYZGrDJuUTC7v0dCjJNeVZqNXLU6ESKE72JYuvPxGXg0OtWuZAygJWgUQyBKhYKNKr7MLybnsW_oYv8mTMQEBpEc0s2EiW/s4032/IMG_3256.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2FRWzphIw6m23O1BdARyw7hmNji1edH5oUs5hfP6pcD0vnWZYZGrDJuUTC7v0dCjJNeVZqNXLU6ESKE72JYuvPxGXg0OtWuZAygJWgUQyBKhYKNKr7MLybnsW_oYv8mTMQEBpEc0s2EiW/w300-h400/IMG_3256.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDOTmJrBudvaB1lTKBBPWBEVuDiJIdVgv7tNCVJhZzMhoeh3wez2TBZtmKDgezXqhZJBqEbdCd9ZyWXI5yv9RCeRN4687Rfr0k49Nmu0HcBqXYMj7UCZISNwxv-gYIb0o2Gpy2eo0Ezq_/s4032/IMG_3251.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDOTmJrBudvaB1lTKBBPWBEVuDiJIdVgv7tNCVJhZzMhoeh3wez2TBZtmKDgezXqhZJBqEbdCd9ZyWXI5yv9RCeRN4687Rfr0k49Nmu0HcBqXYMj7UCZISNwxv-gYIb0o2Gpy2eo0Ezq_/w300-h400/IMG_3251.HEIC" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCITm6UYVgTTjy1g1iycpZnv6Gb0cvCQ8XbvxIzbY3rQI9MsQpnH2wO5u1a_W3doYHN4K1eI6zJG5F_KohIHPmbnCfMCB3w2-zIrY0e8sCREIjIlWNYASa021Gdofp2_oXHhpkg79_aHZM/s4032/IMG_3249.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCITm6UYVgTTjy1g1iycpZnv6Gb0cvCQ8XbvxIzbY3rQI9MsQpnH2wO5u1a_W3doYHN4K1eI6zJG5F_KohIHPmbnCfMCB3w2-zIrY0e8sCREIjIlWNYASa021Gdofp2_oXHhpkg79_aHZM/w300-h400/IMG_3249.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">All of these fabrics are either rayon challis from <a href="http://www.denverfabrics.com" target="_blank">Denver Fabrics</a>, or a rayon blend from Fine Fabrics. At Fine Fabrics, the only downside is that fabrics are not labeled. I think there is a lot of polyester blended with what they sell, so I would have to do some further investigation (burn test, etc.) in order to have a better idea of the content. However, I will say that everything I got from Fine was drapey and appropriate for sewing flowy Spring tops!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For the shirt, I have my eye on Mccalls 8067:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpaxw3oZ3J2grQmd7lDeKAyB3rf3vPYeRxCy_pQ_d5gqLsND6YF_K4tTefh1kBOyzdJvzLY34L8bgieLg6Hg85jlAZE8tfiZEOaUOZT231aCJSdUZ-tNhVJB-SixpOyNhrbpeIdfWP0LNh/s4032/IMG_3262.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpaxw3oZ3J2grQmd7lDeKAyB3rf3vPYeRxCy_pQ_d5gqLsND6YF_K4tTefh1kBOyzdJvzLY34L8bgieLg6Hg85jlAZE8tfiZEOaUOZT231aCJSdUZ-tNhVJB-SixpOyNhrbpeIdfWP0LNh/w300-h400/IMG_3262.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just love View A!!! It reminds me of the <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/aster?via=colette-patterns&discount=half-off-unlimited" target="_blank">Colette Aster,</a> which I did try at one point. However, I had so many fitting issues with that top I ended up pitching the whole garment. I hope this pattern doesn't disappoint. I also love View C, and see View D has the potential to lead right into Fall. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.joann.com/light-yellow-sketched-songbird-stretch-chiffon-fabric/17930827.html">This next fabric </a>I picked up from Joann Fabrics, and it is something I am not usually drawn to. But when I saw the colors and the print I just went gaga, lol! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsH610YToJFZ1cONCy7hfeiOfKyyWBunIT__C9vZ7dfTWOIZkBvrjBNdnmgrK5U_AZF0GlLDbD4OdRhe5yqdyyzj_eIT2SL9-SMz0jghjmbogJWYF5XmQlNLScZqZ3YYcKra7pnNxuuKEV/s4032/IMG_3255.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsH610YToJFZ1cONCy7hfeiOfKyyWBunIT__C9vZ7dfTWOIZkBvrjBNdnmgrK5U_AZF0GlLDbD4OdRhe5yqdyyzj_eIT2SL9-SMz0jghjmbogJWYF5XmQlNLScZqZ3YYcKra7pnNxuuKEV/w300-h400/IMG_3255.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am thinking of using a pattern I received FREE in one of my issues of Simply Sewing magazine:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3MHSfE2E1WqM0Q35uxvJpYedHhhOMY7KuYljeBkuFJFv64S366eA91l429C3EASOQjD1iDK5lG4CbC3kwwN886j474Cx5WlrvU-Ol4_xlOqAHl_WNHZ6-5-Vn94gNfWF5xHXexDlqsRH/s4032/IMG_3263.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3MHSfE2E1WqM0Q35uxvJpYedHhhOMY7KuYljeBkuFJFv64S366eA91l429C3EASOQjD1iDK5lG4CbC3kwwN886j474Cx5WlrvU-Ol4_xlOqAHl_WNHZ6-5-Vn94gNfWF5xHXexDlqsRH/w300-h400/IMG_3263.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is called the Verna Top, and is a loose-fitting top with tie sleeves. I may have to make a muslin first because I have never sewn from this company before and I REALLY like this fabric and don't want to chance a bad fit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhysdNX5B5C7_Jqy6-WmvNDsHSphCZElBJGSiDLqdzoCwnIkzGrZ5OavSdw9ss1QoKCnZWJR6IN66kbSxjC-xlai1hw2zKDXhB6klAPzgqPrcqYws-xp0O8ZgMxhsAud_q0gtY9417Dg11x/s4032/IMG_3246.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhysdNX5B5C7_Jqy6-WmvNDsHSphCZElBJGSiDLqdzoCwnIkzGrZ5OavSdw9ss1QoKCnZWJR6IN66kbSxjC-xlai1hw2zKDXhB6klAPzgqPrcqYws-xp0O8ZgMxhsAud_q0gtY9417Dg11x/w300-h400/IMG_3246.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now these two I am not sure what I will do with! I just love animal prints, and want to use them in some way. One is an ITY knit (on top) and the other is a double brushed poly. I <i>have</i> been perusing the latest issue of <a href="https://www.ottobredesign.com/en/" target="_blank">Ottobre Design Woman</a>, and have been DELIGHTED to see quite a few patterns I would love to make:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXbpq1_9C5592Y172aB4_C-l0hQ94G3of3c8cJxLKrGrdlnJWKI7oycKfaggAraui_IZdpx08Y28Tkhvl_BwGqoRXTBVFrN5VqSz3bcl5lqitLBNPIi7T_Ib7P4JSMX-XgNwuvMx463TP/s4032/IMG_3227.HEIC" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXbpq1_9C5592Y172aB4_C-l0hQ94G3of3c8cJxLKrGrdlnJWKI7oycKfaggAraui_IZdpx08Y28Tkhvl_BwGqoRXTBVFrN5VqSz3bcl5lqitLBNPIi7T_Ib7P4JSMX-XgNwuvMx463TP/w300-h400/IMG_3227.HEIC" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy4exHhEb14Cx5Py6NnzO7xNxb2YASkiN7qCMOQbNJmMWKJDC60nIkQnjewbbO7LT-KiN6__u-cQqScNXSKwJArC-A0Ulfr3HVVhp4MRQcd4LQIHbV1z6xSSq_DL51yvSTrCHWUaI8UBDV/s4032/IMG_3228.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy4exHhEb14Cx5Py6NnzO7xNxb2YASkiN7qCMOQbNJmMWKJDC60nIkQnjewbbO7LT-KiN6__u-cQqScNXSKwJArC-A0Ulfr3HVVhp4MRQcd4LQIHbV1z6xSSq_DL51yvSTrCHWUaI8UBDV/w300-h400/IMG_3228.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There are at least SIX (maybe seven with the shift dress) patterns that I am eager to try. I love the basic top with flutter sleeves, the square neckline top (oh yeah), the button front with the longer back hem, the jacket, the top with side ties, and the MAXI DRESS! I didn't care for the modeled photos, but I am lovin' all of the line drawings!!!!!!!!!!! I am hopeful that a lot of these designs will be TNTs.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I am still working on my plan for bottoms. I wear jeans a lot, even throughout summer. I don't know if I want to experiment with different pant lengths and designs, or if I want to try other fabrics. I do imagine I will sew another pair of Ginger jeans though, lol! But, I am open to other silhouettes to go with some of the things I am sewing up.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-iVcLJvygMrbNGuc6irsiTPNxdxueN0NEIwf0bwADVDCslS_XQXVxSMEcQWW6BtIH2Wg5fnPJQUJjn_36sSbht98H9-alFVTC0Ow6OJB1o_YbpYGIfPrXno89CAyXRrqYvzJuedlZzT3G/s4032/IMG_3253.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-iVcLJvygMrbNGuc6irsiTPNxdxueN0NEIwf0bwADVDCslS_XQXVxSMEcQWW6BtIH2Wg5fnPJQUJjn_36sSbht98H9-alFVTC0Ow6OJB1o_YbpYGIfPrXno89CAyXRrqYvzJuedlZzT3G/w300-h400/IMG_3253.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The last thing I will share with you is my interest in joining the #frugalfrocks 2021 challenge. I have been seeing so many plans videos about this challenge, and wasn't sure if I would have the time to devote to it. Well, I am going to give it a go! The challenge is hosted by @frugalisama and @theyorkshiresewgirl on IG, and there are three simple rules: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Sew a Dress from a free pattern</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Choose a fabric from your stash</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Reveal your creation on IG on March 31st and tag the appropriate hosts.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />You can visit the link <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz2BSfwvZtQ">HERE</a> for more information if you are interested in joining. I really want to use the navy polka dot knit and am considering the Orla:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUviZFclYuCA8xGd4R5wjaZbdHeab3i6kOQaIdrLCdF9ML59gXp1m2HQdyB_WkfkjxU_Fy_Dc3DBmbD6glealig6VTyA_ab5JwkVdF8CpqpZVO2XeM4RfO609kQfVOEnj_waFk4Aslhlk/s801/orla.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="620" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUviZFclYuCA8xGd4R5wjaZbdHeab3i6kOQaIdrLCdF9ML59gXp1m2HQdyB_WkfkjxU_Fy_Dc3DBmbD6glealig6VTyA_ab5JwkVdF8CpqpZVO2XeM4RfO609kQfVOEnj_waFk4Aslhlk/w310-h400/orla.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Whew! That's a whole lot of plans! There are days I wish I could average 3-4 garments a week just so I could finish all I want to sew in about a month and a half. But of course that is just a wonderful dream! For now I will happily sew through all my new lovelies in hopes of uncovering more of my Spring wardrobe for 2021!<div><br /></div><div>Stay sew filled!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-18844328101831920052021-03-03T07:00:00.002-05:002021-03-03T07:36:47.304-05:00Itch to Stitch Gothenburg Top<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Hello everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am back today with another review for you!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">As soon as I finished sewing the ITS Bainbridge top, the opportunity to sew the Gothenburg became available. I almost passed it up except for two things--it has EIGHT steps, and is a quick sew! Winning! You can definitely sew this top in an hour or less, and the end result is extremely gratifying:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hIwU15j84rJ1YDMeSOpAq9u9kXJnOAO_rZOXIFLGw0cZ1hiG2c7stsuHHGYS88F61OXUGbz2ipC8_Uh6M5l7_m8xXK0sicIYNQTfn8uoi8eKzFsY_mAba45nYG9deioVKeQJoIiS3a4R/s4032/IMG_2834.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hIwU15j84rJ1YDMeSOpAq9u9kXJnOAO_rZOXIFLGw0cZ1hiG2c7stsuHHGYS88F61OXUGbz2ipC8_Uh6M5l7_m8xXK0sicIYNQTfn8uoi8eKzFsY_mAba45nYG9deioVKeQJoIiS3a4R/w480-h640/IMG_2834.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I am so excited to celebrate the release of this pattern today! It is <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/gothenburg-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/">available now</a> with a special discounted price for a limited time only. Here is the description:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">"<i>The Gothenburg Top is the epitome of casual chic. With simple lines, the wonderfully easy and elegant Gothenburg lets the fabric do all the talking. The Gothenburg is designed for structured knit fabric, and as a result, the funnel neck stands up to create an interesting feature.</i>"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I sewed a size 4 with "A" cup size. I added very slight blending to 6 because of the length with this style, and how it falls on the hips (high hip on the front and hip level dip at the back). I also added my typical 1" lengthening, and moved the bust point down 1/2". My choice of fabric is (did you guess it) microfleece! LOL! I am still having fun with this fabric, and knew the structure and low stretch amount would be perfect for the funnel neckline. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJJBbUm5MS5xpf9dadFExM9l2pn3LzkPMugnt_HiVizPo13IyBxDwnBx0z3S_tk0sIq1wa8FBzAim0aXQS2VIjIB5j5y0RVAl4X0Ju9ZjqvdD5RUBr34hGuhCn0xNzBlkl9VTZ8ECYmtn/s4032/IMG_2843.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPJJBbUm5MS5xpf9dadFExM9l2pn3LzkPMugnt_HiVizPo13IyBxDwnBx0z3S_tk0sIq1wa8FBzAim0aXQS2VIjIB5j5y0RVAl4X0Ju9ZjqvdD5RUBr34hGuhCn0xNzBlkl9VTZ8ECYmtn/w300-h400/IMG_2843.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISbRRcOrB8ugSCiHRZCWQl_fIt7_WhtxaboNN1VRrKmIoGMiFVLnukByBHSkp2MfnxbnM71WSVFJ4wGUiLdCQ1x3OFnAA73paLpwitD7MfdFq7gv6vgY53TBi7iIyb1GBotOFJLn3YG3B/s4032/IMG_2846.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISbRRcOrB8ugSCiHRZCWQl_fIt7_WhtxaboNN1VRrKmIoGMiFVLnukByBHSkp2MfnxbnM71WSVFJ4wGUiLdCQ1x3OFnAA73paLpwitD7MfdFq7gv6vgY53TBi7iIyb1GBotOFJLn3YG3B/w300-h400/IMG_2846.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">This pattern is wonderful for beginners and up. My biggest tip is to </span><b style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">choose your fabric wisely</b><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"> to ensure that the neckline feature is not floppy. Ponte and Scuba are additional great choices.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">For construction of the neckline, you sew right sides together, fold the funnel neck down, and then tack the top side edge of it to the seam allowance. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhv2KxvaCUFWqrlgIlknf_VzB2smdcU9GFUYf0aapBoJhHWD0uT3Fddg-ZAjCAS9ysrYh1yBFvci41TOX4PHjZpKJYi9quwCmgV6fQd-A7CEf-fV9sckjYNhLKnqwRErcq2rtvCrV3JbA/s4032/IMG_2946.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhv2KxvaCUFWqrlgIlknf_VzB2smdcU9GFUYf0aapBoJhHWD0uT3Fddg-ZAjCAS9ysrYh1yBFvci41TOX4PHjZpKJYi9quwCmgV6fQd-A7CEf-fV9sckjYNhLKnqwRErcq2rtvCrV3JbA/w300-h400/IMG_2946.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> I decided to leave the funnel edges unfinished since I only had gray serger thread, and I didn't want to take a chance at it being seen. My funnel held up beautifully, though there were other testers who chose to invisibly catch-stitch theirs. I wore my top the entire day I took these photos and everything stayed nicely.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KQYHSxxQw6vZmNuPjeJBWO0vjAo4T_TYHNZVsUB1duzV0HzcHAiIi-ZG8dnsKw3huThR-SCgRoSO4HtXSmTQa38061RfZmWoXv9R7cifhwRmMQb83ZRGN_R6X1L6brFbGoV9L9uV_SdG/s4032/IMG_2944.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KQYHSxxQw6vZmNuPjeJBWO0vjAo4T_TYHNZVsUB1duzV0HzcHAiIi-ZG8dnsKw3huThR-SCgRoSO4HtXSmTQa38061RfZmWoXv9R7cifhwRmMQb83ZRGN_R6X1L6brFbGoV9L9uV_SdG/w300-h400/IMG_2944.HEIC" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_I3jAAdA7xCLhcsc1T0KuAOhtZCCXJgshbZlJV8zxoe55PEVuVFDY57UT_aeDb2wy3mg7vIORRyiqnM6hfNCjjcQVAxQwkx12tUtOO9Z7Fo3Gy3-ZBatrTNq_Wd_NekvMisny9P-kKLMd/s4032/IMG_2947.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_I3jAAdA7xCLhcsc1T0KuAOhtZCCXJgshbZlJV8zxoe55PEVuVFDY57UT_aeDb2wy3mg7vIORRyiqnM6hfNCjjcQVAxQwkx12tUtOO9Z7Fo3Gy3-ZBatrTNq_Wd_NekvMisny9P-kKLMd/w300-h400/IMG_2947.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I did not have anything like this top in my wardrobe already, and now I am SO glad I do! For an easy sew, it makes a big impact. If you use a stunning fabric or print, you can really allow the fabric to shine!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You can see the wonderful versions that other pattern testers made by clicking <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/blog/">here</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stay sew filled!</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-86561667037904763622021-03-01T07:00:00.002-05:002021-03-02T23:03:09.574-05:00Made It Patterns Hug Hoodie #bhmpatterndesigners<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Hello everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Today's garment has special meaning to me. Year after year I have wanted to participate in the <a href="https://www.sewnaturaldane.com/bhmpatterndesigners" target="_blank">Black History Month Pattern Designer challenge.</a> I always seemed to miss it because I was working on other things. This year, while I had a few other things going on, I decided I was going to finish something if I submitted it on the last day! Well, that is exactly what I did, lol! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here is the <a href="https://www.madeit-patterns.com/product/hug-hoodie-for-adults/" target="_blank">Hug Hoodie </a>by Made It Patterns:</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcvKL0m-aTuLpAXs1U1MwydFOWTEEr_3rykxZkETwMATXjZN44s2ypNe9NlNLFuo58BfgNLmTzdiNsrO8jFEuH2LyflSc9Ntv6t5ylZgQGdE7UHlKTau7miqnyq72AgM_MqQ1ixx5VfzM/s4032/IMG_2873.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcvKL0m-aTuLpAXs1U1MwydFOWTEEr_3rykxZkETwMATXjZN44s2ypNe9NlNLFuo58BfgNLmTzdiNsrO8jFEuH2LyflSc9Ntv6t5ylZgQGdE7UHlKTau7miqnyq72AgM_MqQ1ixx5VfzM/w480-h640/IMG_2873.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><span><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I LOVE THIS!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">When I saw the line drawing, I knew immediately that I wanted to make this pattern. Actually, when I saw the version made one of the hosts of the challenge, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZgFIdnno7Y&t=305s" target="_blank">the Island Sewcialist</a>, it pushed me in the direction to purchase the pattern right away! I adore how the curved hem combines with the hoodie (or neckline) feature. And the best part is, the overlapped hem is a trick to the eye. It doesn't even attach all the way up...</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGj2UEcChvcwaeX2CXlQd8YdT-nV8XbaI9zZxPr3-gedvQFR9lN_iNQhpbDq4P6jFwdtWObLs6d46tRJhsTuurBK2MFUAU7jWZNN8xF43K1Rp9cE7u-qY9cBL4K24CYSwG3baUWJd-Fa5H/s4032/IMG_2886.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGj2UEcChvcwaeX2CXlQd8YdT-nV8XbaI9zZxPr3-gedvQFR9lN_iNQhpbDq4P6jFwdtWObLs6d46tRJhsTuurBK2MFUAU7jWZNN8xF43K1Rp9cE7u-qY9cBL4K24CYSwG3baUWJd-Fa5H/w400-h300/IMG_2886.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-PnwEt9VOwBoLuFIff-5IroyqXFXaVxnj2uWo1FHm-CKoLtQtQm4btPPtUbxDz9gFbwVkELDiZK4is_NvWw98xYSFj7zYDlHMjj9uiWwM9Ws83A3pM83_jKHw9FLntMo1Wn0pR0Xx3Fk6/s4032/IMG_2885.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-PnwEt9VOwBoLuFIff-5IroyqXFXaVxnj2uWo1FHm-CKoLtQtQm4btPPtUbxDz9gFbwVkELDiZK4is_NvWw98xYSFj7zYDlHMjj9uiWwM9Ws83A3pM83_jKHw9FLntMo1Wn0pR0Xx3Fk6/w300-h400/IMG_2885.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I made a size UK 10 lengthened by <b>2 inches. </b>I did a little research and looked up other versions of this pattern, and saw that it appeared to be a bit more cropped than I wanted. I usually always lengthen by 1 inch, since most patterns are drafted for someone 5'6 (this one was), and I am taller. I threw in another inch for good measure, and it hits me exactly where I want. However, I would be ok with it if it was a little more cropped too--especially if I wore it with a high-waisted jogger. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPAj7zRydOb5k2O3_GMH2G-TtywNLChYWPpU95AeGCADPe5-sp4kAPVQbN7QTgXq-DYBJ3-6LpxRwWpxAo8Pv8tiCrvoyzOhCvlQNr78PvnzHHVw7vHOIghe6UQWm2DPTzBG3s1ttg3twf/s4032/IMG_2887.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPAj7zRydOb5k2O3_GMH2G-TtywNLChYWPpU95AeGCADPe5-sp4kAPVQbN7QTgXq-DYBJ3-6LpxRwWpxAo8Pv8tiCrvoyzOhCvlQNr78PvnzHHVw7vHOIghe6UQWm2DPTzBG3s1ttg3twf/w240-h320/IMG_2887.HEIC" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3rcsNyM4am7QgsEnV84jQBXm73huPWrevPlZ8Z9JjNZ2B-Tb4cgL6X0Qm5RnwcHDkkVSO54lI8jW9LThHKzUMmP6PIXuZoNrI92rH1JO6FXWd_RzJm2GiSIEwyLficPn3ISigCtPerq7/s3855/IMG_2888.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3855" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3rcsNyM4am7QgsEnV84jQBXm73huPWrevPlZ8Z9JjNZ2B-Tb4cgL6X0Qm5RnwcHDkkVSO54lI8jW9LThHKzUMmP6PIXuZoNrI92rH1JO6FXWd_RzJm2GiSIEwyLficPn3ISigCtPerq7/w251-h320/IMG_2888.HEIC" width="251" /></a></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The fabric I used is a <a href="https://www.joann.com/solid-ember-rib-knit-fabric/zprd_18023861a.html" target="_blank">Solid Ember Rib Knit</a> from Joann Fabrics. It is a midweight knit that behaved more like a ponte. I got it on sale, and figured I would use it eventually. This project was the perfect fit. For future versions I would definitely play with mixing two different fabrics. In fact, a neat feature of the instructions is that there is a page of line drawings specifically designed for you to color in the various aspects of the design so you can visualize how the finished garment would look to color block. I love that!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Also, these instructions are the most fun that I have sewn!! They were very down-to-earth and playful, like you were sewing with your best friend. I can't wait to sew another garment from this company, and have my eye on the <a href="https://www.madeit-patterns.com/product/glidejacket/" target="_blank">Glide Jacket</a>. This pattern is a beginner friendly one with in-depth photos and a neckline option if you don't care for a hoodie.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Overall, this one is a KEEPER!! I am already planning a version for my daughter. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And thankfully, this hoodie fits!</span></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdr3OwwxlAFy2VYPqV-mIzUp7_ghhjPjhO3Ldu7dF7EJ5VoXDVykPgCZjXCVO5tJGd2Rg374SjPk3-KTMKfK7TwFMlrmiu_BQb4JC55jyRLbF67wyrPusWzLcf-Y-ypc33cTIneLD5viWS/s3752/IMG_2884.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3752" data-original-width="2364" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdr3OwwxlAFy2VYPqV-mIzUp7_ghhjPjhO3Ldu7dF7EJ5VoXDVykPgCZjXCVO5tJGd2Rg374SjPk3-KTMKfK7TwFMlrmiu_BQb4JC55jyRLbF67wyrPusWzLcf-Y-ypc33cTIneLD5viWS/w253-h400/IMG_2884.HEIC" width="253" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">I was a little nervous, but there was plenty of room to spare. Perhaps it is just low stretch designs I need to be careful of.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">I would like to mention one thing I learned with this garment that hit me on a personal level. I fully believe that representation matters, and love celebrating Black pattern designers as a Black woman myself. That is a big reason I am grateful to be a part of #bhmpatterndesigners this year. However, I realize I have unintentionally neglected this corner of the market. I have been so caught up in buying patterns I like in the mainstream, that I haven't seen what else is out there. Well, now that I am aware, I am going to make more of an effort to sew Black pattern designers as a personal choice. <a href="https://www.sewnaturaldane.com/bhmpatterndesigners" target="_blank">Sew Natural Dane </a>has a great list of designers to start with, and there are so many great companies that I just wasn't aware of, but am glad to know about now. I hope that this challenge continues to shine a bright light on these designers/business owners, and impact the sewing world with their voices. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Um5WChhuEZZHjdYtDDFusR4rmjBCd0q3ujSzk3c6DlN02XIH0otpbd1q6mrBWfTMw0X7mdzhHVkYMrXVnfBoH830C5c0gZwP_a9ochj9PaiAajfP2gJTssd2502kUOV-u_nNFlZuBmXq/s4032/IMG_2870.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Um5WChhuEZZHjdYtDDFusR4rmjBCd0q3ujSzk3c6DlN02XIH0otpbd1q6mrBWfTMw0X7mdzhHVkYMrXVnfBoH830C5c0gZwP_a9ochj9PaiAajfP2gJTssd2502kUOV-u_nNFlZuBmXq/w480-h640/IMG_2870.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Stay sew-filled!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></p></span><p></p>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-48949696109158026842021-02-22T09:00:00.002-05:002021-03-02T23:05:47.646-05:00Itch to Stitch Bainbridge Pullover<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Hello everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am over the moon excited to be sharing a new pattern release with you today! I have been a fan of the <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/">Itch to Stitch</a> pattern company since I sewed the <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/uvita-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/">Uvita</a> top a year or so ago. I thought it was a great pattern to gauge the way the pattern fit on me, and as a free download, who could ask for more? Well, just recently I saw a public testing call for the Itch to Stitch Bainbridge pullover. As you may know, I have been in a relaxed and easygoing mode here lately. When I sewed the <a href="http://sewfilled.blogspot.com/2021/01/sew-news-palmer-pullover.html">Sew News Palmer Pullover</a> I fell in love with the comfort and style of the garment, and appreciated that I didn't have anything else like it in my wardrobe. The Bainbridge pullover looked like an opportunity to add more items in this category; so, I applied to test the ITS pattern, and was pleased when I found out I was accepted!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3DynEwUg9vINEW05RIMXuP03gr0ZLbNLHCg_bROl77-tPwmpxbYBQYDevdborGpyW1Gj6G5uu1u4h0sx7xOdtscnOD5vfHj2zivT-BxS6R489DOJGVOWClOXkmlkltbHko16tP9NUvfsH/s3633/IMG_2703.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3633" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3DynEwUg9vINEW05RIMXuP03gr0ZLbNLHCg_bROl77-tPwmpxbYBQYDevdborGpyW1Gj6G5uu1u4h0sx7xOdtscnOD5vfHj2zivT-BxS6R489DOJGVOWClOXkmlkltbHko16tP9NUvfsH/w532-h640/IMG_2703.HEIC" width="532" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">This pattern is fabulous!</span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The line drawing alone drew me in...</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPP-4U0ClltOOQSSn4OZIifwA-FUW_QdULKcGdJUIpt_hxCUHhZsIAu7cx4_9deHZhQ2g0WbTVYi-eVLR-A-8u_lTwrBbXHwSMwwuSir7l7vrJgWruTqkafvEc_15hoKQiIlr8qYQ-S0Fg/s4002/IMG_2715.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2584" data-original-width="4002" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPP-4U0ClltOOQSSn4OZIifwA-FUW_QdULKcGdJUIpt_hxCUHhZsIAu7cx4_9deHZhQ2g0WbTVYi-eVLR-A-8u_lTwrBbXHwSMwwuSir7l7vrJgWruTqkafvEc_15hoKQiIlr8qYQ-S0Fg/w400-h259/IMG_2715.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It has a half front placket with snaps, stand-up collar, bias-bound hem and sleeve hem. I am always intrigued when you do not have to do a traditional hem. That is one of the reasons I like the Sewaholic Renfrew, and sew it every year. Other positive notes to this pattern include cup sizes, bust darts for shaping, and POCKETS! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Now that you know the description, let me tell you how I did with this pattern.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Can I tell you I am now in love with cup sizes?? This was my first time using them, and my measurements put me in the A cup category. So I made a size 4A with no grading. I figured the ease in the pattern would cover my waist measurement sufficiently, and it did. My only other adjustments were my normal 1" lengthening of bodice/placket, 1/4" forward shoulder adjustment, and 1/2" lowered bust point.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-lrwXyp_2bwltZfF4bAd0pT_h8zvafAXRgjeSD2eEmCHaoc2tQMZTT1YZgg3yd9ks8AFzCyNgYhuqQZV8RUG7F7f1TE-TiSZVxpKBzpku3sUOsfCVuFWaMmsWSDqXvKh0_Dm6CVd3Q5nz/s4032/IMG_2708.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-lrwXyp_2bwltZfF4bAd0pT_h8zvafAXRgjeSD2eEmCHaoc2tQMZTT1YZgg3yd9ks8AFzCyNgYhuqQZV8RUG7F7f1TE-TiSZVxpKBzpku3sUOsfCVuFWaMmsWSDqXvKh0_Dm6CVd3Q5nz/w480-h640/IMG_2708.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">The instructions were wonderful! There were two techniques I especially loved. For the binding, you start with the RIGHT side of the tape pinned to the WRONG side of the fabric. Then, when you stitch it and fold the tape over to the RIGHT side, you simply edgestitch it and you are done. It is great because you don't have to blindly catch the underside, and the seen portion comes out beautifully due to the stitching. This is going to be my preferred method!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0EQnskhwyFtPcnVjB5kHiusGgZ5N3QDZra43IrsPbJblFMKeXV3mg6i4pXCE7TFbqCEGuIh3BypQmyRaWfMqcHzHvNg2GH-LOUUSVHOrB6If5ua8t3LEQDnNSktzj-iI8nDuJp29lQVyf/s4032/IMG_2719.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0EQnskhwyFtPcnVjB5kHiusGgZ5N3QDZra43IrsPbJblFMKeXV3mg6i4pXCE7TFbqCEGuIh3BypQmyRaWfMqcHzHvNg2GH-LOUUSVHOrB6If5ua8t3LEQDnNSktzj-iI8nDuJp29lQVyf/w400-h300/IMG_2719.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfZkbYZHh41kOWhEMiihW2mSNxdc2VWsyZR6cCDO_-pkT4qc66vhibfXJAgh_cYnYgJt5kU90fS1wQNPnSQkJ9lGidQlKOzhJfq-3hgZ3PviMwJTplJUErFaZn6Zj3IBdypjkFYNoggYO/s4032/IMG_2710.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfZkbYZHh41kOWhEMiihW2mSNxdc2VWsyZR6cCDO_-pkT4qc66vhibfXJAgh_cYnYgJt5kU90fS1wQNPnSQkJ9lGidQlKOzhJfq-3hgZ3PviMwJTplJUErFaZn6Zj3IBdypjkFYNoggYO/w480-h640/IMG_2710.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">My second favorite method was the pocket construction for the front. Kennis Wong (ITS creator) has you use the seam allowance to attach the pockets, and they are then stitched down and closed off with the bias bound hem. So nice!!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPowuB2GyYVaCz9_RNxGzd0QEuImYAK_KIE1VAhjrVSvOxRWwpnOei-T6BLDqE0pg_kd7swTfHXOWiEjnIJol3t0g9Lpx9QvhG5xyNWm7LbwSr1IKWf8V02KOyL1kfGnSKmBaEkP4FJb-/s4032/IMG_2717.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPowuB2GyYVaCz9_RNxGzd0QEuImYAK_KIE1VAhjrVSvOxRWwpnOei-T6BLDqE0pg_kd7swTfHXOWiEjnIJol3t0g9Lpx9QvhG5xyNWm7LbwSr1IKWf8V02KOyL1kfGnSKmBaEkP4FJb-/w400-h300/IMG_2717.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">The fabric I used is a Microfleece in a burgundy color from Joann Fabrics. For the contrast I used cotton plaid because I wanted to make my own bias binding. You can certainly purchase your binding if you like. Microfleece is quickly becoming an absolute favorite of mine! It sews beautifully, has some structure, but also enough minimal stretch in it to comfortably fall on your body. Other recommended fabrics include Sherpa, sweatshirting, and any medium weight stretch woven. There were so many lovely versions made by other testers, and you can check them out by visiting the <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/new-pattern-bainbridge-pullover/">Itch to Stitch blog</a>.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I styled the top with my beloved Ginger jeans--the second pair I ever made. They are now very loved and worn in. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFd9cpBPxMe_iw3U6MUmI_v2Uv8RmFaTEOF9j8AqCvp391qFU2NkDJ7sUYmw6eG7WxdkuxdxGXL-bof8xb0dnYp-XIHPd2sfneVDPWkI_EIyr6tCZGal9n0kMuWT9M0D_ZlZx47BVj6z1/s4032/IMG_2690.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFd9cpBPxMe_iw3U6MUmI_v2Uv8RmFaTEOF9j8AqCvp391qFU2NkDJ7sUYmw6eG7WxdkuxdxGXL-bof8xb0dnYp-XIHPd2sfneVDPWkI_EIyr6tCZGal9n0kMuWT9M0D_ZlZx47BVj6z1/w480-h640/IMG_2690.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For the snaps I used <a href="https://www.snapsource.com/" target="_blank">Snapsource </a>size 16 in Antique Brass. I already had the adapter to install the snaps since I have sewn baby clothes for friends in the past, and I was looking forward to using the tool for an "adult" project, lol! I forgot how EASY they are to install, and now I want more reasons to put snaps on all the things!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Overall, I can't say enough good things about this top! It feels really good on, and I am grateful for the opportunity to test for Itch to Stitch. I can say that there will be more testing involved with them in the future (woo hoo), and I have now fully converted to team <b>Itch to Stitch</b> by purchasing the Castillo cardigan to sew for Spring. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stay sew filled!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p><br />Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-58235575986904943462021-02-11T17:09:00.002-05:002021-02-11T17:09:50.984-05:00Love Notions Oakley Vest<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Hello everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Today I am back with an item I finished in January--the <a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/oakley-vest">Love Notions Oakley vest</a>. I wanted to compile everything I sewed for the month in a post, but I just didn't have the heart to do it. So, I am posting things here and there with the hopes of having some garments to share for February.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Now, on to the Love Notions Oakley vest!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This vest has been on my list for many years. I kept missing the "window of opportunity" to sew and wear it, so I would push it to the following year. Once this year started I got into a rhythm of sewing vests, and this style popped into my queue immediately. I am so glad it did!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0V1ZlPsUEJvdnOJ76MTD0m_XkIZXt1LAwIIR3Edk-ZWTjn40kkAen2qDNK567SuhZL7TEY7RQJjo2AJ-UfGVFvHG6Sfg7MsWAIZeY6VCHAMDV8JYcGR2_uq7gq8qo4Vcc4t4aq7ZbTx2/s4032/IMG_2607.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0V1ZlPsUEJvdnOJ76MTD0m_XkIZXt1LAwIIR3Edk-ZWTjn40kkAen2qDNK567SuhZL7TEY7RQJjo2AJ-UfGVFvHG6Sfg7MsWAIZeY6VCHAMDV8JYcGR2_uq7gq8qo4Vcc4t4aq7ZbTx2/w480-h640/IMG_2607.HEIC" width="480" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> <span>Love Notions is quickly becoming a favorite Indie pattern company of mine. I have found quite a few gems in their line, and I am sure there are still more to discover. This particular vest pattern has three different views. I made View B with patch pockets and collar. There is also an option for a hood. I would love to revisit this one for View A, a fully lined open vest designed for textured fabrics like faux furs. </span></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2KXZE6OEEKYtLgwsKF4P2-OSUWvphb8f2bOytxgNAI3xz_3fw-HL2juORLMTv9IeH4G5TiNkQVZWbtg4Q-T3eHMBveefMimnsuEhL4ND1tUO1DuUaTttgUUDtkLh6fHhIdpdf6fN8DymF/s4032/IMG_2614.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2KXZE6OEEKYtLgwsKF4P2-OSUWvphb8f2bOytxgNAI3xz_3fw-HL2juORLMTv9IeH4G5TiNkQVZWbtg4Q-T3eHMBveefMimnsuEhL4ND1tUO1DuUaTttgUUDtkLh6fHhIdpdf6fN8DymF/w480-h640/IMG_2614.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-Kwxj-dzd6VO8lUVTDDSLplJnXsWQAUUA6asjjsmcWEdg7A-nrOS6w8gm-c9Mgk60Z1UlvoB6qfkh1Dnh4PeuMdAQ6HojX1WgbXx5luwP8J64pq_MX2Z5y9LZCefRWo2NLKIzw2OjegU/s4032/IMG_2615.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-Kwxj-dzd6VO8lUVTDDSLplJnXsWQAUUA6asjjsmcWEdg7A-nrOS6w8gm-c9Mgk60Z1UlvoB6qfkh1Dnh4PeuMdAQ6HojX1WgbXx5luwP8J64pq_MX2Z5y9LZCefRWo2NLKIzw2OjegU/w480-h640/IMG_2615.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>I made a size Small graded to Medium, and added my normal 1" for a longer torso. The fabric is from Joanns, </span><a href="https://www.joann.com/sportswear-quilted-knit-fabric/zprd_16099947a.html?dwvar_zprd__16099947a_variationAttribute=16099947&quantity=2">a quilted knit in red and black</a><span>. The stretch for this fabric is minimal, and the reverse side is a lovely quilted gray. It is sturdy enough for this pattern, with just enough shaping for a comfortable fit. While I was in Joann's the other day I noticed they have an entire line of beautiful quilted fabric in both solids and prints. I highly recommend it for projects like these!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">One of the things I loved was the binding of the patch pockets. While this is a relatively simple pattern with only a few pieces, the bias binding was where all the real work was for me! I mean, come on!! LOL! It is not hard to apply, only finicky. I purchased 1/2" double fold bias binding for this project in black, and it worked wonders. The only tricky part was navigating corners, but I found an amazing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__28E8P-ztc&t=160s" target="_blank">Youtube video </a>that made it all clear.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUhYMRK64wmcnlsghcjvZzhruifEczIKPsKyK046Ej8vmXuOM-hBnwspwX3W4IO25MOcx63dAX4GNHdToPkGz_kQSytmkS47FMlYM7bGA7nrJ-4OHwG1anM11xEt7w8A8Pdz6Mm0TUUIQ/s4032/IMG_2616.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjUhYMRK64wmcnlsghcjvZzhruifEczIKPsKyK046Ej8vmXuOM-hBnwspwX3W4IO25MOcx63dAX4GNHdToPkGz_kQSytmkS47FMlYM7bGA7nrJ-4OHwG1anM11xEt7w8A8Pdz6Mm0TUUIQ/w300-h400/IMG_2616.HEIC" width="300" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Working with the plaid check also took a bit more time and attention on my part. I have wanted to venture out with plaids, and have even started watching some Craftsy tutorials in order to continue to become more proficient in this area. I am happy with how everything lined up at center front and side seams for this one!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A little trick I learned in the <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/class/perfect-pattern-matching-plaids-stripes-beyond/" target="_blank">Craftsy</a> class came in handy while cutting out the collar. I originally tried to match it to the garment but kept running into issues. I didn't have much fabric left (always buy more for plaids, <b>ALWAYS)</b>, so I changed the orientation of the collar piece so that it was on the bias. I think it adds a nice detail to the collar, which I also ended up interfacing for stability.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5Pl0uWE0xAHHVYlvdAVDGPowsu1TIsm4QVbSCyJHHw03E1PHUhvVWdDKc4PQNzSnz6hpcwU-tRdnN5qDZlTuFXOVK_9XQbahxS1GekRfrMowjxkWj9asZ7j78i0zX5ZuAIzrK4zE-3ri/s4032/IMG_2617.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5Pl0uWE0xAHHVYlvdAVDGPowsu1TIsm4QVbSCyJHHw03E1PHUhvVWdDKc4PQNzSnz6hpcwU-tRdnN5qDZlTuFXOVK_9XQbahxS1GekRfrMowjxkWj9asZ7j78i0zX5ZuAIzrK4zE-3ri/w300-h400/IMG_2617.HEIC" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span>For the zipper insertion I used a 27" plastic jacket zipper that I purchased from <a href="https://www.wawak.com/Zippers/Jacket/Plastic/ykk-5-molded-plastic-separating-jacket-zipper/?sku=MZ527BK" target="_blank">Wawak</a>. If you make the pattern as is, you would only need a 26" zipper, or less. I wanted my zipper to come all the way up the vest because I planned on zipping it all the way up sometimes so 27" ended up being the perfect length for that.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The zipper is the last thing to be attached in the pattern, since all of the edges are bound at this point. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I did tweak the fit of the shoulder seams and armholes a tiny bit. When I tried the vest on, it was just a touch too long, so I trimmed off 1/4" before I applied the binding. Other than that, this vest was worth all of the finagling I did to finish it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpyeUo-E9vknLAsUOQ2wgPHuM4qajTo9ljq6hWJ9USrZ6gGN0Moq_rgDgO3aoyrvNl2tHWsf2GY-OaQy5YiTGqf6X-mUNEpcbSMc7AewUe8fQ8uicA3PZ4q0KvpAHMYoztBtt1JzPPu4iK/s4032/IMG_2613.HEIC"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpyeUo-E9vknLAsUOQ2wgPHuM4qajTo9ljq6hWJ9USrZ6gGN0Moq_rgDgO3aoyrvNl2tHWsf2GY-OaQy5YiTGqf6X-mUNEpcbSMc7AewUe8fQ8uicA3PZ4q0KvpAHMYoztBtt1JzPPu4iK/w480-h640/IMG_2613.HEIC" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I really appreciate the gentle curve of the hem, and I am wearing it with a black ribbed knit top made from Kwik Sew 3766. Overall, I am so pleased with this pattern! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Stay sew filled!</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-43621909831273131252021-01-19T07:00:00.001-05:002021-01-19T07:00:00.346-05:00Sew News Palmer Pullover<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hello everyone!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I am so excited to be back with a review of my FIRST finished garment of 2021! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I wasn't sure what direction I was going to be going in when the year started. I usually have a clear vision and plan, but this year I have left a lot of things open for me to jump into. So, when I discovered the Sew News Palmer Pullover Sew Along, I knew it was something I wanted to try right off the bat.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I couldn't find a line drawing to reference, but here is the description from the <a href="https://www.sewdaily.com/sew-news-palmer-pullover-sew-along-sign-up/" target="_blank">Sewalong:</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> "</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #6d6e71; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 17.6px;">Sewn up in fleece or French terry, the Palmer Pullover hoodie is cozy, chic and sized to fit both men and women. Stitch one in solid or with tonal color blocking; pattern pieces for both options are provided. The design also features an easy-access contrast zipper and placket, a split hem seam finish, optional kangaroo pocket and your choice of a collar or hooded variation. A roomy design means it works for both men and women."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #6d6e71; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 17.6px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0Xowo_iesOk-_MDjAQCHY-Xmxb9bc7l52zNKIkDO27JLMI56pJHG9I_7sUc8XkVoTaPdgG0fcvyRGkf4WnuPJkhy5T8oZ-USgsBw7LB2KUFiUGGqa0D-nnUXQAhipCBtiuA9pQ6YmMG7/s4032/IMG_2341.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0Xowo_iesOk-_MDjAQCHY-Xmxb9bc7l52zNKIkDO27JLMI56pJHG9I_7sUc8XkVoTaPdgG0fcvyRGkf4WnuPJkhy5T8oZ-USgsBw7LB2KUFiUGGqa0D-nnUXQAhipCBtiuA9pQ6YmMG7/w300-h400/IMG_2341.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #6d6e71; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 17.6px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I loved the colorblocking of the top, the zipper, and the hood. It looked so easy and relaxing to wear--something for lounging around the house, or running errands too. My finished version did not disappoint:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSEU3JXPAH2kSpMf16tWeUi2XzTtZyNwWQaFvTICxCB0Y2afcfsEKad_wfMICSibTRWe68i2Z8llXiec8la-1JKtzuIZp77s3HYHQrAwOARV-1p5fWR3NPmm_tV8epe9_W-nutoE313Fy/s4032/IMG_2329.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSEU3JXPAH2kSpMf16tWeUi2XzTtZyNwWQaFvTICxCB0Y2afcfsEKad_wfMICSibTRWe68i2Z8llXiec8la-1JKtzuIZp77s3HYHQrAwOARV-1p5fWR3NPmm_tV8epe9_W-nutoE313Fy/w480-h640/IMG_2329.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">I chose a fleece from Joann Fabrics a couple of months ago when they had their HUGE fleece sale. I bought some in black, black plaid, pink, and pink plaid. I already had plans for the pink plaid (I hope to show you soon), but I still had the black sitting in my closet. When I read that it was one of the recommended fabric choices, I knew right away I would use it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I made a size S, graded to M, and while the overall ease works wonderfully, I could have used more room for the hood. I guess my head is bigger than I thought, and while my hood is aesthetically pleasing, I cannot fit it over my head, lol! If I make this again, I will definitely add more width to accommodate my noggin. There is some stretch perpendicular to the selvedge (2 way stretch fabric), but not enough to create a nice fit. Keep this in mind if you choose the hood version.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Let me talk a bit about the sew along. It runs up until 2/01/21. So, you can download the pattern for FREE and follow along with the video links. There are five lessons that average about 7-8 minutes each. That means not every single step is included in the video footage, but there is enough to follow along with, and you can always refer to the instructions if you are a total beginner. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For example, there is not detailed information on how the instructor constructed the facing that goes over the placket on the inside of the pullover. It is not difficult, but this was an area I looked back at the instructions to double-check before I moved on. The overall construction is BEAUTIFUL! I really love nice insides, and this pullover is one of those you would feel good about wearing inside out, lol!! I always strive to create a nice inside, but let's be real, sometimes I just want to finish and end up with bright white serger thread inside a dark blue garment (yep, I did that recently). But this type of construction made me smile:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0BXRDCbmZFad3OJylHW0RGZFF-sSFpZ53GlK65Pu6z5spIY6uRLdxwvoGWUfmHeAMv5Pzfuijbhjh2jVKes-8IJqITENH8MPif3cIyDxQlQjnZNq9Z6C5uD7CAq9Z0cj3KoZLnd8VGFS5/s4032/IMG_2331.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0BXRDCbmZFad3OJylHW0RGZFF-sSFpZ53GlK65Pu6z5spIY6uRLdxwvoGWUfmHeAMv5Pzfuijbhjh2jVKes-8IJqITENH8MPif3cIyDxQlQjnZNq9Z6C5uD7CAq9Z0cj3KoZLnd8VGFS5/w480-h640/IMG_2331.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For the placket facing on the inside of the garment, it gets attached via the shoulder seam. You then have the option to topstitch the facing by following the guide of an included pattern piece. I went back and forth about whether or not I wanted to topstitch it down, but decided to go for it in the end. I love it so much!! It just makes it look a bit more professional, and it keeps that facing in place, which is 100% what I wanted, and what I hate about facings sometime (slippage and flippage).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPr1_ce4LqTJyi-r92dSqHczo95pTRsJ3C5G4hzvB_oW0kDxPYV03XMnaaRwTj8EWIDCs6Xs8XM-M38dHnoPMJVsdbkVKQvZZX_YoE0LWzenMKcZjH7jAQ2sBReDYDnRcDzt-gIVz2ACj/s4032/IMG_2332.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPr1_ce4LqTJyi-r92dSqHczo95pTRsJ3C5G4hzvB_oW0kDxPYV03XMnaaRwTj8EWIDCs6Xs8XM-M38dHnoPMJVsdbkVKQvZZX_YoE0LWzenMKcZjH7jAQ2sBReDYDnRcDzt-gIVz2ACj/w300-h400/IMG_2332.HEIC" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxX5WtkVWJOg2vob5oEa5m3qAUmDWLkOV-BR-jQGY90AIoUa_JMeg5jwA1Xg6sUpjd8OxhHdXrIAVzLE2kyPIRlN-yb5dL5cZto_wfMzt2Rv1wXLoq0HRxq556MBDu62M2JCad_FL2etpi/s4032/IMG_2325.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxX5WtkVWJOg2vob5oEa5m3qAUmDWLkOV-BR-jQGY90AIoUa_JMeg5jwA1Xg6sUpjd8OxhHdXrIAVzLE2kyPIRlN-yb5dL5cZto_wfMzt2Rv1wXLoq0HRxq556MBDu62M2JCad_FL2etpi/w300-h400/IMG_2325.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">So you can see the way it all comes together nicely. Now, a word about the plaid fleece I used...Originally, I wanted the upper portion of the sleeve to be plaid as well. I had this vision of it in my head, so I watched a few videos about plaid matching and thought "Sure, I can do this!" The side seams match fine, but I could not get the sleeves to look decent enough, <b>and I didn't have any more fabric left to try!!! </b>Since I wasn't going to purchase more fabric, I created a make it work moment and used the extra black fleece I had instead. I will re-visit plaid matching more this year as I grow a bit more. I am pretty pleased about what I did accomplish, though.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Additional info about this pattern:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">there is an optional kangaroo pocket (Woo hoo!!)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">You can choose from a colorblocked sleeve or a regular sleeve</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">there is also a collar version</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">I think a version in French Terry would be pretty</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;">For the zipper insertion, there was a tape method introduced that I tried successfully. That is one thing I love about video instruction--you get to see different methods for achieving results. I have never heard of using tape, but tried it and was pleased. It is good to see what is out there so that you can personally decide your go-to for different skills.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Overall, this is a great sewalong, and a WONDERFUL pattern that I can see sewing again. In fact I have already worn this top twice! It is an easy closet go-to. If you are interested, check out the<a href="https://www.sewdaily.com/sew-news-palmer-pullover-sew-along-sign-up/confirmation/?utm_campaign=Sewing%20-%20Promotional&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=101525256&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8xZEXzZpVxLeMbaqSBGikvoP1dscuykUZgPCEDdCGbhXTYbTxjG3zRS43unJIYVZy81ytRkYcxeyrkHKFNCOv7uJ7bVQ&utm_content=101525256&utm_source=hs_automation" target="_blank"> Sew News Sewalong</a> to sign up before it ends (2/01/21). I have no affiliation with them, I am just happy to have participated!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Links to fabrics I used (if you are curious):*</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.joann.com/blizzard-fleece-fabric-black-white-plaid/16905291.html" target="_blank">Blizzard Fleece Black and White Plaid</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.joann.com/anti-pill-plush-fleece-fabric-solids/zprd_16181208a.html?dwvar_zprd__16181208a_variationAttribute=16180747&quantity=1" target="_blank">Anti-pill Black Fleece</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">*I am going to try linking fabrics I use where I can, though I sew mainly from my stash, so I cannot promise I will remember each time.</span></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7scWEihrwSF6BM8PdqexnIDAd0yszDA89lRl50pGhAKmeXTnQIzjzM3ymE9NDNbX2Jrp36AFs4XsSA8-rWAlc3uMF_A49CAtk4kZwH3ebr3n2k8eWs71q6Juong9cLpe814GGn_bU40Un/s3119/IMG_2328.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3119" data-original-width="2110" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7scWEihrwSF6BM8PdqexnIDAd0yszDA89lRl50pGhAKmeXTnQIzjzM3ymE9NDNbX2Jrp36AFs4XsSA8-rWAlc3uMF_A49CAtk4kZwH3ebr3n2k8eWs71q6Juong9cLpe814GGn_bU40Un/w432-h640/IMG_2328.HEIC" width="432" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Stay sew-filled!</span><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /><p></p>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-72178167758548692082021-01-01T07:00:00.016-05:002021-01-05T00:28:17.966-05:00Welcome to 2021!<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Hello everyone!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Happy New Year to you all!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I didn't mean for SIX months to go by without a peep here on my blog, yet a lot of things fell by the wayside as I journeyed through the ups and downs of last year. For me, I experienced a definite shaking of my world, routine, family, job, emotions, etc. like everyone else. I decided to put my focus on maintaining my health, well-being, and sanity. That looked like a lot of prayer, Bible reading, and personal reflection. It is what sustained me during a lot of the crazyness of the year. And it is what continues to give me peace even now. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I also got a promotion at my part-time job that required A LOT more time and involvement from me. I did not anticipate all the work that this new role would entail, and between all of these things, I decided to take a break from blogging. In October I tested positive for COVID due to an exposure at the preschool I work at. It started as a stuffy nose and congestion, then progressed to pretty much all of the symptoms listed for the virus (loss of taste, nausea, extreme drowsiness). The only symptom I didn't have was a fever. I proceeded to quarantine, yet had already exposed my family unknowingly for two days, and they all developed symptoms too. Thankfully, we all made it through, recovered well, and only had a lingering cough at night for about a month.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">In terms of sewing, I have continued to sew because it is what I love to do. I did not complete my Make Nine Outerwear challenge for last year, but it is still an aspirational goal that I would like to continue. I have made a lot of garments for my wardrobe, and am really learning to coordinate colors in ways that I will use and wear them. I have actually finished two or three capsules in the time I have been away; however, I did decide to break my RTW fast when I started working. I bought some dress slacks for work because I didn't have the time to finish some, and felt like it was worth it to avoid stressing myself out. Since then I realize I still like the pants I make better (LOL), and have continued to work at sewing pants. I have used my trusty Ginger jeans pattern to sew three more pairs!! I love that pattern!!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Turning to my goals for 2021, I have decided to take the year to participate in different sewing challenges and sewalongs. Because I usually plan a lot for years in the past, it has been a stretch to participate in the various sewalongs that come up without putting a lot of undue pressure on myself, or abandoning my own personal goals. This year I want to leave myself free for what pops up, while also hoping to connect more with the sewing community. At the end of December I started doing some research on year-long sewalongs to follow, and didn't come up with any. So, I am open to what comes! If you know of any great sewalongs to share, please let me know. In the meantime, I will be popping on to share things I have made for each month.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">As crafting continues to surge, I hope you are finding ways to make time for handmades. A little time here, and a little time there adds up and brings so much joy in the process. Here's to a year of hopefulness, and a space for mindful making!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Stay sew-filled!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-27622620798094481572020-07-08T14:00:00.002-04:002020-07-09T15:55:49.478-04:00June Recap and July Plans<font size="5">Hello everyone!</font><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="5">Welcome to July!</font></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><font face="trebuchet"><br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><font face="trebuchet">I am just getting back from a getaway to the Georgia mountains, and I have missed you all! We got away to celebrate my 40th birthday, and with all that has been going on in the world, I am so extremely grateful that we did!! The mountains were peaceful, and the whole trip ended up being a wonderful way to connect as a family. </font></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><font face="trebuchet"><br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><font face="trebuchet">Now that we are back I have turned my attention to sewing again. I finished June with three tops:</font></span></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQmOez9Wus1gHJMl9kFLFsEhdcBUUGpE6RiQwki3dAwJhMYmq4lIYlkgf3DFNz5wPNKccOxkG93cvCq_6BB-kFnZT8-5U4NriGkV8Si9skeJWJJx1I-rcsIj7AgQIzztFCops07W5JDiQ/s2525/June+Recap.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1245" data-original-width="2525" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfQmOez9Wus1gHJMl9kFLFsEhdcBUUGpE6RiQwki3dAwJhMYmq4lIYlkgf3DFNz5wPNKccOxkG93cvCq_6BB-kFnZT8-5U4NriGkV8Si9skeJWJJx1I-rcsIj7AgQIzztFCops07W5JDiQ/w640-h316/June+Recap.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">Left to Right: <a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/rhapsody">Love Notions Rhapsody blouse</a>, <a href="https://store.closetcasepatterns.com/products/kalle-shirt-shirtdress-pattern?utm_source=pinterestu0026utm_medium=social">Closet Case Kalle Shirt</a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/738846949/simplicity-2369-sewing-pattern-misses?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=simplicity+2369&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1">Simplicity 2369 (OOP)</a></font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXIZ_w0Tg-lqc0GQWrkbVT_Nz_fsiVuloCZ9TxNhglQe4z1nit9iZj0KgKfHmlaUt34yRXhuuvKeuOj4KluBZpqmNc4geu2Vlql9CsycTH7NwNSvQ_XnAk6bvxN7UiDAiCJsHzgDZ8uPE/s2048/June+recap.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1288" data-original-width="2048" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXIZ_w0Tg-lqc0GQWrkbVT_Nz_fsiVuloCZ9TxNhglQe4z1nit9iZj0KgKfHmlaUt34yRXhuuvKeuOj4KluBZpqmNc4geu2Vlql9CsycTH7NwNSvQ_XnAk6bvxN7UiDAiCJsHzgDZ8uPE/w640-h402/June+recap.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Rhapsody blouse is one I am enamored with! I can't wait to make more versions of it, maybe even a few in a solid color. I think it will be perfect for when I return to work (hopefully) in the Fall. I could easily wear a cardigan for an extra layer of warmth, and still look dressy casual.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">S2369 is another shirt I wore for my trip out of town. I am proud of myself with this one because I learned something new! I originally bought this pattern in a larger size range,and needed to make it in a 14. At the time of my purchase I had just had my daughter, and the size range went well with my measurements. Years later, sizing down was necessary for a better fit. </span></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">While I have a Bluprint (out of business, yet maybe coming back) class for this, I can't access it for the time being. So, I did some searching and found a wonderful tutorial <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/grade-pattern-size-two/">here</a> on a simple process. To my surprise, it worked! I sized down the pattern, and it fits beautifully! The back piece has a built-in swayback, and it fit me so nicely. I am going to work on back fit for future garments now that I saw this improvement. For fabric I used a brushed poly, but I think it would look oh-so-gorgeous in an ITY knit too. I will plan one for a future version. </font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiay8zgsS-aoXVz2OLG5hb8SdH09Z0eeN5b8X3PSsly9VkR1uw07LmhgNSlWhyphenhyphenFfX6uVGMp5SqNqXodrUBrx8Del3jVexQlyJlBrE9xH5_BNWiTTkXAFuvB2w8Ohpov_HigBk8uwo0Vq7t/s616/resize.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiay8zgsS-aoXVz2OLG5hb8SdH09Z0eeN5b8X3PSsly9VkR1uw07LmhgNSlWhyphenhyphenFfX6uVGMp5SqNqXodrUBrx8Del3jVexQlyJlBrE9xH5_BNWiTTkXAFuvB2w8Ohpov_HigBk8uwo0Vq7t/w416-h640/resize.jpg" width="416" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My markings as I sized down two sizes</td></tr></tbody></table><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Now that I know how to grade patterns down, I plan on resizing some other patterns I own too. I have a few that I just purchased the wrong size in, and that was mostly due to user error. I was a beginning sewist at the time, and sometimes I didn't pay much attention to the sizing, only the pattern envelope photo, lol! I have found that adjusting the pattern pieces while watching TV at night makes the process go quicker, and allows me be ready for the cutting phase.</span></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5">For my birthday, I chose to wear my beloved Kalle shirt in stripes! It is such an effortless style, and I have just always enjoyed a good striped garment.</font></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgyOlPEvuXhfVXjK8rx_U_vwIMBo4JWzOvL2v8X-hsu4gGUedBpX5KgCCGkMkqRjQ9fC3YdsY4RG5v7JNLuzfmOH-HJ6CbLbE89vfjjO-QlSRkLeP4uBdJ-nZILdnpD30oaLQzEAGj5xdE/s2048/IMG_4192.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1873" data-original-width="2048" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgyOlPEvuXhfVXjK8rx_U_vwIMBo4JWzOvL2v8X-hsu4gGUedBpX5KgCCGkMkqRjQ9fC3YdsY4RG5v7JNLuzfmOH-HJ6CbLbE89vfjjO-QlSRkLeP4uBdJ-nZILdnpD30oaLQzEAGj5xdE/w400-h366/IMG_4192.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Overall I am happy with my Summer productivity so far. Though I made three pieces, those pieces are getting worn frquently. At the beginning of the year that was my goal--creating wearable pieces that blend well with my existing wardrobe.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">For July I plan on working on an entire look. I want something that I can wear together right off the bat--top, bottom, and/or layering pieces (which can always transition into Fall). I have narrowed it down to these choices: </span></div><div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQbJ2gyttOcTcoD5QrCYk-R3cJY3n9BhP52aCnrL0tRsxdLr3PTYF3JAjXVWbGs7TQgyc4tDMfmEXSqN8lFwuvx0V0ulbTC6tLAhcgF-6PQ5D6rElXAfM2_ubRcqoJPsRFW0Sl33b27_0Q/s3235/20200701_160749_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3235" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQbJ2gyttOcTcoD5QrCYk-R3cJY3n9BhP52aCnrL0tRsxdLr3PTYF3JAjXVWbGs7TQgyc4tDMfmEXSqN8lFwuvx0V0ulbTC6tLAhcgF-6PQ5D6rElXAfM2_ubRcqoJPsRFW0Sl33b27_0Q/w400-h268/20200701_160749_HDR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8u02X7LbX7aqSarGQgM-0NvFK45iH0xAcRPeV2KNX7PnpYvMc9DoQVbMmtbR-XswZ6GmEOckUBk-9n7QyeJs5YxoXhGj0C6UW5yUgslq2lyBJAUi-PQ3rhZRI9FxRAXR5RS0-UPQX-3G/s3059/20200701_160701_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3059" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8u02X7LbX7aqSarGQgM-0NvFK45iH0xAcRPeV2KNX7PnpYvMc9DoQVbMmtbR-XswZ6GmEOckUBk-9n7QyeJs5YxoXhGj0C6UW5yUgslq2lyBJAUi-PQ3rhZRI9FxRAXR5RS0-UPQX-3G/w400-h283/20200701_160701_HDR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5">I have already started working on a few ideas, and hope to have something to show you soon. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5">I am also working on another jacket from my Make Nine. It has been slow sewing in that area because I haven't found as much enjoyment with the concentration it takes for some of the jackets I chose. I also think the Summertime is not my most productive, as I have more time to spend with my kids than usual, and that keeps me pretty busy.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5">With all that said, would you mind if I showed you some photos from our mountain getaway? </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="georgia" size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcnH0omTEPpjORW-gTv-HLJFscAtTnfitvFU-4gz46rmge-GST8ZaWt1_XFr18cJ54kOSr79yC2R8EZWRbY8ZEfVbIdamUVYjiXHMklIBmCWsqchmtJxl5Tr7HhI0dB0LTRhTZUPZkSTC/s2048/Birthday+trip.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1966" data-original-width="2048" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcnH0omTEPpjORW-gTv-HLJFscAtTnfitvFU-4gz46rmge-GST8ZaWt1_XFr18cJ54kOSr79yC2R8EZWRbY8ZEfVbIdamUVYjiXHMklIBmCWsqchmtJxl5Tr7HhI0dB0LTRhTZUPZkSTC/w640-h614/Birthday+trip.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5">Last year it poured down rain on my birthday, and this year the sun came out! It was sunny, beautiful, and in the 80s!!! </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><font face="trebuchet"><br /></font></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><font face="trebuchet">Out of all the crazyness going on in this world, I am thankful for my family and loved ones. Every year I wake up on this earth is a beautiful gift from God, and I am grateful. My gratitude is something the troubles and disappointments of this world cannot take away. I have found joy living out the purpose of my days, and every breath I breathe says my presence here is valuable. This is something that became evident to me around the age of 34. I suffered a health crisis that caused me to change everything about the way I eat and live. I still have a benign heart issue that I follow a cardiologist for, but every day remains a gift. I always want to live in a way that honors God, honors people, and honors myself. So while I enjoyed all that my birthday brought (cards, gifts, and well wishes), my truest contentment is knowing who I am and where I am going. </font></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5">Sitting in the mountains laughing with my family and enjoying smoked burgers and hot dogs did my heart good. We had a lot of fun with this milestone birthday, too. The day before the BIG day there was a lot of talk about "the last."</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5">"Mom, it's your last workout being 39."</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5">"The last hug before 40."</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5">"Your last big meal before 40."</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5">Well, you get the idea, lol! I am looking forward to what this new decade will unveil...</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5">I will be back with some finished sewing soon!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="trebuchet" size="5">Stay sew filled!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="georgia" size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="georgia" size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font size="5"> </font></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-27063970150590969892020-06-17T12:00:00.002-04:002020-06-17T12:00:03.730-04:00Change of Plans<font face="helvetica" size="5">Hello everyone!</font><div><font face="helvetica" size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="5">In my <a href="http://sewfilled.blogspot.com/2020/06/sewing-rhapsody-blouse.html">last post</a> I walked you through a sewalong of the Rhapsody blouse, which I am absolutely loving! I have already worn it and it is such a nice style:</font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="5"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6jRasYk7IohFvXkSW8LbRfVDbRHP_O1exajgYKxbvh7Xqeh-BNUbAOLpSr0o_7Xa1LEUqy4I4-nZSMvRaWOkPKTdveLazY9DrO_yLTicnET6DzhKhhMccX0j95J7VvRUri5W0kPeVLG7/s3264/image2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6jRasYk7IohFvXkSW8LbRfVDbRHP_O1exajgYKxbvh7Xqeh-BNUbAOLpSr0o_7Xa1LEUqy4I4-nZSMvRaWOkPKTdveLazY9DrO_yLTicnET6DzhKhhMccX0j95J7VvRUri5W0kPeVLG7/w480-h640/image2.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><font face="helvetica" size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="5">After I finished this blouse, I immediately turned to the <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/willis">Seamwork Willis</a> shirt, thinking I would finish it in time for the Faye's Tops that Pop challenge. Well, sometimes things get turned around for good reason. I soon found out that the challenge was postponed, and though I pushed through and finished a wearable muslin for the Willis, it just needed SO much more fitting than I wanted to invest.</font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="5"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-U3J1M0i9cEM63_hujr3_d1fY9tVN0J0VJS3nATrZAb3FZQCiTC4rXxjOOkeR84ksPED38-mjo7dv36iLgSlsUX-9yZ7Xn54eNstA6FmpexleGwfH5OVbLiTAUbELfAg7fEsKH9feOgr/s1152/willis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-U3J1M0i9cEM63_hujr3_d1fY9tVN0J0VJS3nATrZAb3FZQCiTC4rXxjOOkeR84ksPED38-mjo7dv36iLgSlsUX-9yZ7Xn54eNstA6FmpexleGwfH5OVbLiTAUbELfAg7fEsKH9feOgr/w266-h400/willis.jpg" width="266" /></a></div></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="5">In thinking about my issues with the fit, I realized that I usually make a lot of changes to Seamwork patterns in order to make them fit. I find this particularly true with their woven patterns, but not so much with knits. At any rate, I decided to move on for now and re-visit this top at a later date. Since I still wanted a button front top, I decided to make the Kalle tunic instead:</font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="5"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMEJlSIPxhnXU2aXxuk_T6bpMcSD5P-0nuRs1FDbnTbUe0t3bM-l_f9gQhJDECVv2vMBE00fRWB6JG6sfH7oXDwhPilFEWQef-RrBAtHUQR5K7Ld7pBGdz0fM-n7xRCWmQzFdUuotm2yQ/s3840/20200615_165046_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMEJlSIPxhnXU2aXxuk_T6bpMcSD5P-0nuRs1FDbnTbUe0t3bM-l_f9gQhJDECVv2vMBE00fRWB6JG6sfH7oXDwhPilFEWQef-RrBAtHUQR5K7Ld7pBGdz0fM-n7xRCWmQzFdUuotm2yQ/w450-h800/20200615_165046_HDR.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="5">I think the final result is much more to my liking than my Willis muslin. This is a size 4 graded to 6 in a beautiful rayon/poly challis I purchased from <a href="https://nickoftimefabric.com/products/khakiwhite-challi-stripe-woven-fabric?_pos=3&_sid=63932b152&_ss=r">Nick of Time Textiles</a>. They have a lot of great bottomweights, and when I happened on this fabric while looking at twills, I purchased it for a drapey button up. Structured or drapey, you can have so much fun with button fronts depending on the fabric you use!! I would love to make more flowy shirts like this one.</font></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2zbJ4NqCTx4rB1nE8IVL1zFEEKNm-Hr7CzaNUh-Fo6A27zhuvlRALN46jq9LBPsNsVt_7jX_BJrUcChHTi_KrhmC2-uG2NfV78Z2Wqee9zK1v326x189yMgDKxXsr5TjDXf8ISG-O1-s/s3840/20200615_165107_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2zbJ4NqCTx4rB1nE8IVL1zFEEKNm-Hr7CzaNUh-Fo6A27zhuvlRALN46jq9LBPsNsVt_7jX_BJrUcChHTi_KrhmC2-uG2NfV78Z2Wqee9zK1v326x189yMgDKxXsr5TjDXf8ISG-O1-s/w360-h640/20200615_165107_HDR.jpg" width="360" /></a></div></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="5">Somehow the back looks SO long, lo! I went back and checked my pattern pieces to make sure I cut the right length, and saw that I did. I have made this shirt twice before and thought I would breeze through the construction, but I totally forgot that the placket takes a little more time.</font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="5"><br /></font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="5">Here is a short run through:</font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="5"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZTDX8bNWlKz1oTwUHcxZv-hov4_3GYxVuXbhqhx5dsv8a1MGfT63oej-byqhfzpaFODRLBKZ88Eem3RyYiCm-tce-Xtf7CjlI4frCitNIYqXZQoT_oLKA6iFnGTO6JC7eXVVmrjGYwB7/s3264/Kalle+Placket.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="3264" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZTDX8bNWlKz1oTwUHcxZv-hov4_3GYxVuXbhqhx5dsv8a1MGfT63oej-byqhfzpaFODRLBKZ88Eem3RyYiCm-tce-Xtf7CjlI4frCitNIYqXZQoT_oLKA6iFnGTO6JC7eXVVmrjGYwB7/w640-h214/Kalle+Placket.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9zThQshc6JpEKGKNGAQj6OMYsO5i_EkfnfY5t0vmitqURgYfdsD8LAePmEINGgRZJBh_-0jAD_YOCwqq1K-IB0J-WMw5zXw7p-15UZTvZn9EQHF3Mhrn2fzjIf0DTnC1a5IBRPLJl4pk/s3264/Kalle+Placket1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="3264" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9zThQshc6JpEKGKNGAQj6OMYsO5i_EkfnfY5t0vmitqURgYfdsD8LAePmEINGgRZJBh_-0jAD_YOCwqq1K-IB0J-WMw5zXw7p-15UZTvZn9EQHF3Mhrn2fzjIf0DTnC1a5IBRPLJl4pk/w640-h214/Kalle+Placket1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Place you properly interfaced placket piece on the shirt front. The </span><i style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">right</i><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"> side of the placket will be on the </span><i style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">wrong</i><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"> side of the shirt front. Stitch around perimeter as marked.</span></li><li><font face="helvetica" size="5">Cut straight down the middle of the opening (it will be fine, promise) and about 3/4" from corners. Cut up to each corner <i>without </i>cutting the stitches. You will form a triangle wedge.</font></li><li><font face="helvetica" size="5">Turn the placket to the right side of the garment and press. Make sure the edges of the placket are tucked under 3/8." They will line up and cover the edges of stitch line.</font></li><li><font face="helvetica" size="5">Fold the left side of the placket to center front. Topstitch 1/8" on the outside of the placket, stopping at the triangle wedge.</font></li><li><font face="helvetica" size="5">Do the same with the right side of the placket.</font></li><li><font face="helvetica" size="5">Finish the long edge of the right placket by folding it under 45 degrees. Fold the opposite corner under 45 degrees to form a triangular tower shape. Stitch everything in place, and sew an X shape near the bottom.</font></li></ol></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="5">Once I got past the popover placket it was smooth sailing. I did cut out and sew a pocket with the stripes going in the opposite direction, but I think it made the top look far too busy. I always cut out the pockets for styles that have them. I sew them up, pin or baste them to the garment, and then decide whether I like it on me. </font></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="5">Overall, I HIGHLY recommend the Kalle! It is a TNT for me, and such an easy Summer style. This is another great advanced beginner and up pattern, but don't expect it to be a quick sew. It took me two days to finish, and I took my time on the bias tape finished edge (love it). </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="5"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="5">I am not sure what I will be sewing next, but I will check in with you again soon. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="5"><br />Stay sew filled!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-82160671134873527912020-06-09T07:30:00.001-04:002020-06-09T07:30:06.787-04:00Sewing the Rhapsody Blouse<font face="helvetica" size="4">Hello everyone!</font><br /><div><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="4">Today I encourage you to come along as I sew up the <a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/rhapsody">Rhapsody Blouse from Love Notions</a>. I first saw amazing versions of this pattern on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz9jjwdKIIk">Tomkat Stitchery channel</a> on YT. I have sewn the Love Notion's Canyon cardigan in the past with ok results, so I wasn't sure if I wanted to give them a try again. When I saw Whitney's versions, and found out that the Rhapsody blouse was re-released (at that time with a discount), I decided to give it a shot. </font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPgTWKLZ1Zl4i-PnfDimmYH6LYiFEOEA_WIfgeHb9rYFb27AOnN0zQAAA3Bsxm9n2u79xNUOg00oVNaqaHerTkGDzmc2IvshFrOVo8ApIGNRPU8DRANeyVXC8BmMBrLjBXfdMZzIY07BW/s3840/20200601_150129_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPgTWKLZ1Zl4i-PnfDimmYH6LYiFEOEA_WIfgeHb9rYFb27AOnN0zQAAA3Bsxm9n2u79xNUOg00oVNaqaHerTkGDzmc2IvshFrOVo8ApIGNRPU8DRANeyVXC8BmMBrLjBXfdMZzIY07BW/w640-h360/20200601_150129_HDR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="4">As you can see, I added an inch to the length, and used a lovely rayon challis I had in my stash. I decided on a size S, and created the double fold bias for the neckline. My plan was to leave off the ties. </font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="4">So far, this is my favorite Love Notions pattern! I love the instructions, and the simplicity of the construction methods. It was pretty smooth sailing for me with only one minor hiccup that I will address later. However, I was impressed with some of the techniques for this blouse.</font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="4">One of my favorite methods is the way they construct the back pleat on this blouse:</font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8qZJ-X3jjYxNsda23954FU2toRIyoidD3eoKeEaTSvM-PtEzeMm50TbGf41ZJyRz5Pfe1Ci9x6GVWotBYkMr3COB5iSzdkBI6-FQ6uwh-znyrxdD5AbdbN_B73XD_I07_HWa109bbmJ3/s3264/Back+Pleat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="3264" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8qZJ-X3jjYxNsda23954FU2toRIyoidD3eoKeEaTSvM-PtEzeMm50TbGf41ZJyRz5Pfe1Ci9x6GVWotBYkMr3COB5iSzdkBI6-FQ6uwh-znyrxdD5AbdbN_B73XD_I07_HWa109bbmJ3/w640-h214/Back+Pleat.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="4">I know my fabric is a little distracting and some of the details are hard to see, but I tried my best to capture some things as I sewed. </font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="4">Continuing with the back construction...</font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB0veo4ycZBSmFlKFQhi6M-3mN0XTIaFGHFqwU8EAzGpMHRWggF7YB4DxMbh1tH2KWxJYsRbaQFSyg2wvFZJfTvvoUys-qV4xogsFef3PDnu0s5ikyDjAQUqW4r-EU4FG24_G83i_hnGLT/s2713/20200605_153734_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2713" data-original-width="2160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB0veo4ycZBSmFlKFQhi6M-3mN0XTIaFGHFqwU8EAzGpMHRWggF7YB4DxMbh1tH2KWxJYsRbaQFSyg2wvFZJfTvvoUys-qV4xogsFef3PDnu0s5ikyDjAQUqW4r-EU4FG24_G83i_hnGLT/w510-h640/20200605_153734_HDR.jpg" width="510" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4">For this part you sandwich the back yoke and yoke lining around the back.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig7c8OWlMZG6DRcmtGoHOMHOX8cKQbxdWr-kSFm8RJtF4XvlT92zMxxDt-y_57Brj5kZQ-zui5Qqbe1ECGUzgKGfGwhYde3x2S0pDqDMUjN90nkr86X6hYMUkD1N1L9xa4NnaqWbXOVLGo/s2955/20200605_154613_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2955" data-original-width="2160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig7c8OWlMZG6DRcmtGoHOMHOX8cKQbxdWr-kSFm8RJtF4XvlT92zMxxDt-y_57Brj5kZQ-zui5Qqbe1ECGUzgKGfGwhYde3x2S0pDqDMUjN90nkr86X6hYMUkD1N1L9xa4NnaqWbXOVLGo/w468-h640/20200605_154613_HDR.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><font face="helvetica" size="4">When you press the yokes up, and remove the pleat basting stitches, you already have the back complete!</font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3W6ypVsVl5gQLeMoTQ4Xreg-vUFSs0aK-z6eJ1KrwCerRA5at6NTSZuZi8Bf376hngkM17Y0QZLaBp_js-9Bsd45ewLABiu4hYeq0Aph0HuprTWSiLKmxBdrvdQrzV3dvkCTTmBKT_fwC/s3840/20200605_155028_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3W6ypVsVl5gQLeMoTQ4Xreg-vUFSs0aK-z6eJ1KrwCerRA5at6NTSZuZi8Bf376hngkM17Y0QZLaBp_js-9Bsd45ewLABiu4hYeq0Aph0HuprTWSiLKmxBdrvdQrzV3dvkCTTmBKT_fwC/w400-h225/20200605_155028_HDR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIeM660WusswBkiAxZ_Gub4OF2mGt88dh_Cvd-a0jdq7bzFCcb-Xtwb-IBZBY8oYqpNDWtSBntFBMTwUR8YjXES7t-GqvaFE5WFHhZJPpPCbPB6PFsHwhTd3Wg62xSxI6pSG2cHjUg7UG/s3840/20200605_160358_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIeM660WusswBkiAxZ_Gub4OF2mGt88dh_Cvd-a0jdq7bzFCcb-Xtwb-IBZBY8oYqpNDWtSBntFBMTwUR8YjXES7t-GqvaFE5WFHhZJPpPCbPB6PFsHwhTd3Wg62xSxI6pSG2cHjUg7UG/w400-h225/20200605_160358_HDR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><font face="helvetica" size="4">On the front, you can easily sew your gathering stitches, then align the main yoke RST. Pull up the basting stitches and match the width of the yoke shoulders. Baste again.</font></div><div><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsaAfkxqiEah0RUPqTsT7rYYWvQQWwlCst-Htvh853wkCuYKN5a3yN_9e9k_bfqpR_JFsX3bSuw4vVbnsrXhJ0ukkehGRNPYDGMrW8O-SFQGAcHyIfxl_6RhrRR2LTrCeQjlN7WytdS-03/s3840/20200605_161152_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsaAfkxqiEah0RUPqTsT7rYYWvQQWwlCst-Htvh853wkCuYKN5a3yN_9e9k_bfqpR_JFsX3bSuw4vVbnsrXhJ0ukkehGRNPYDGMrW8O-SFQGAcHyIfxl_6RhrRR2LTrCeQjlN7WytdS-03/w640-h360/20200605_161152_HDR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4">Now comes the FUN part: Roll up the front and back to the inside to keep them out of the way. Take the yoke lining around the rolled up portion to the back. Connect the shoulders right sides of the yoke to the wrong side of the front (a little hard to see here). Stitch.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5Bb2QwTHsaiQjkyEpQfb7V9ZkBGlwbcYEGFscH9NKBVgvEOMPjchaXf_LjrJF_0YodhNMRYPU4AFJdiZn580FKA5k3QfK5EryMmi5UZgNjMzDxipkUyAd-8MGEQy0TNnFiyzb1SDTZRC/s2748/20200605_171602_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2748" data-original-width="2160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5Bb2QwTHsaiQjkyEpQfb7V9ZkBGlwbcYEGFscH9NKBVgvEOMPjchaXf_LjrJF_0YodhNMRYPU4AFJdiZn580FKA5k3QfK5EryMmi5UZgNjMzDxipkUyAd-8MGEQy0TNnFiyzb1SDTZRC/w504-h640/20200605_171602_HDR.jpg" width="504" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4">Once you pull everything out, it looks so lovely! </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhV6-kUDxyXFMkSoVxCcD5NX9zOQOGtsEvh9j_EmCYFL8ktqiD8RnO4rjfiKs4qTfQE583x8kjR7Oyg-VekAaJmWU4HtYxu5eiMQ3BdKTprGkQc3dCzjHpnaFTB2g9bsOO9CFu0KnAifCK/s3172/20200605_162245_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3172" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhV6-kUDxyXFMkSoVxCcD5NX9zOQOGtsEvh9j_EmCYFL8ktqiD8RnO4rjfiKs4qTfQE583x8kjR7Oyg-VekAaJmWU4HtYxu5eiMQ3BdKTprGkQc3dCzjHpnaFTB2g9bsOO9CFu0KnAifCK/w400-h272/20200605_162245_HDR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><font face="helvetica" size="4">For the sleeves, I always like to serge the bottom edge first. Then I assemble them, and prepare to attach them to the garment. In this case, I put in the gathering stitches, then eased them in the round of the armhole.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwtMleNHdD5clvYEjmG85cdJd06zkYT_XNF9QLOlP0fkc5osc0fnsqRnYaR4bYsMCUSIVc5Qm9OfmaZN0p6Z6HDUVZh8dxd_lMoTewkDhPR03Jox-ivbjbl0hKCtOPre0b9jto5KuZDsjS/s2329/20200605_181454_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2329" data-original-width="2160" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwtMleNHdD5clvYEjmG85cdJd06zkYT_XNF9QLOlP0fkc5osc0fnsqRnYaR4bYsMCUSIVc5Qm9OfmaZN0p6Z6HDUVZh8dxd_lMoTewkDhPR03Jox-ivbjbl0hKCtOPre0b9jto5KuZDsjS/w371-h400/20200605_181454_HDR.jpg" width="371" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4">Now onto the neckline...</font></div><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh74NfedC4OTzDqGRgwNzhgM-_ktGwIrr1R8xAK3HNcBAixdWtVvOlxloJm-dKxdNGByqfAj-Yo0xCaD5zfgj3cFm5JiI4l-oGdpczgTkbh-3YIFJruSjq5jBoggvlSrg-34mTI6qHp7YZC/s3840/20200608_175149_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh74NfedC4OTzDqGRgwNzhgM-_ktGwIrr1R8xAK3HNcBAixdWtVvOlxloJm-dKxdNGByqfAj-Yo0xCaD5zfgj3cFm5JiI4l-oGdpczgTkbh-3YIFJruSjq5jBoggvlSrg-34mTI6qHp7YZC/w640-h360/20200608_175149_HDR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4">For the bias bound neckline, you start by finishing the "V"neck portion first. Then the rest of the neckline is done. It lays beautifully when you are done, though it took a little time fiddling with this to get it right.</font></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFGB_ULY4iG3wTbXqi0hhQaQpUiN7H5MJ7sGAe3vnrnWa2jD01mbhXZCYDNI_l3SnqpSWiVkZ2NFiOHw_BQel8V7xQ9zHywGJ4DQ0vQ32TIPl1cLx7jWolOGH2d6-S_pK_dyoPhF3pnNr4/s3840/20200608_183205_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFGB_ULY4iG3wTbXqi0hhQaQpUiN7H5MJ7sGAe3vnrnWa2jD01mbhXZCYDNI_l3SnqpSWiVkZ2NFiOHw_BQel8V7xQ9zHywGJ4DQ0vQ32TIPl1cLx7jWolOGH2d6-S_pK_dyoPhF3pnNr4/w360-h640/20200608_183205_HDR.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><font face="helvetica" size="4">I finished the hem for the sleeves and bottom hem the same--serged the edges, folded up 1/2" and stitched. You can also narrow hem or coverstitch them.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4">And for the FINAL result:</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcq6r8eqmqVdmr7uK-j8__kIES-4L-sq5MsS2MlW4sVFo-2NAc6PhfNOCaHic3oEWkhL8RSj0LV20FglWUoQ9TD8aH8iV_3MWVFfGEhyITRkml76w6yxNXkvvRYIwp6kBJ9hjttuP6em7c/s3840/20200608_184455_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcq6r8eqmqVdmr7uK-j8__kIES-4L-sq5MsS2MlW4sVFo-2NAc6PhfNOCaHic3oEWkhL8RSj0LV20FglWUoQ9TD8aH8iV_3MWVFfGEhyITRkml76w6yxNXkvvRYIwp6kBJ9hjttuP6em7c/w360-h640/20200608_184455_HDR.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOzMMHj1XQDz6l4nnGMrIRoqQKs89HayCr71AYvh3-4GJTI5y_FI0UYymg3ULm_rwjnrfbtLuIDdabnHaXYaX1qa-6r2VEIty5MG7dpIcsLDSpHRxEjM8k1JR7C74kXKZ4FwMjbUQv6-CO/s3840/20200608_184507_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOzMMHj1XQDz6l4nnGMrIRoqQKs89HayCr71AYvh3-4GJTI5y_FI0UYymg3ULm_rwjnrfbtLuIDdabnHaXYaX1qa-6r2VEIty5MG7dpIcsLDSpHRxEjM8k1JR7C74kXKZ4FwMjbUQv6-CO/w360-h640/20200608_184507_HDR.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4">Overall, I absolutely LOVE this blouse! As you can see, the construction was all very simple, and I am such a fan of the gathers on the front bodice. I think an advanced beginner can pull this off for sure. My only speedbump was the neckline. I think it will go easier on my next version. But for now, this will be my entry into #fayestopsthatpop. Once I take some photos in it, I will post them to the blog. For those of you who stated that you had this pattern, I hope this rundown gives you an idea of what to expect. I highly recommend it, and think the silhouette is so lovely when you wear it.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4">For my next top pattern, I will be sewing up the Seamwork Willis:</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/willis" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61D7fx1zdlX5sq7pA7cAAA7yJv7smaU6lUKh8OgPSDf8uMkjmMAzd7Ci90Ib-td7nEVlRTP2TdByBgfK6zIW4iWk6kGck43JfMf4aFaVCgOTHDaMi2v5tfhA6iT31gYS1-F49hMDKO8em/w266-h400/willis.jpg" width="266" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">I still need to choose a fabric and get my pattern cut out, but I do have the pattern pieces ready. I am thinking of stripes for this top, and I just love variations of a button front shirt. I will be getting started soon so I have a chance at meeting the June 15th deadline for the challenge. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Stay sew-filled!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div><font face="helvetica" size="4"><br /></font></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-34715449153405779352020-06-04T18:42:00.005-04:002020-06-04T18:55:32.917-04:00May Recap/Review and June Plans<font size="4">Hello everyone!</font><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">I pray that you are all staying safe, and keeping yourself together after the emotionally charged week this country has had. I spoke about this in <a href="https://www.joann.com/pellon-931td-fusible-midweight-20in-interfacing-white/16698110.html">my last post</a>, and truly appreciate you allowing me to be heard. You all are wonderful, and I am thankful for you!</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">Today I am sharing the "thing" I sewed in May. Yes, that's right. The one and only thing. I know I usually have a bunch of garments (sometimes mostly beloved basics), but I admit that May was a different month for me. I am proud of the one thing I was able to squeeze out and that is Simplicity 8053:</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxHH85mHVtG3uf6ANM7kX3vHAMaB4YvA17JORkT6XidlYVmxUDUOQvmUe9VquXj7kXCtOQ61Re9BJ8PFKltsTlqlGigHfBn2cI_lR4fBHUhr4TPwXwWNJYR4Dw9cqeZiQaAv_zROSPPUIM/s3264/image1%257E3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxHH85mHVtG3uf6ANM7kX3vHAMaB4YvA17JORkT6XidlYVmxUDUOQvmUe9VquXj7kXCtOQ61Re9BJ8PFKltsTlqlGigHfBn2cI_lR4fBHUhr4TPwXwWNJYR4Dw9cqeZiQaAv_zROSPPUIM/w480-h640/image1%257E3.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/730583391/simplicity-8053-womens-button-front?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_b-craft_supplies_and_tools-patterns_and_how_to-patterns_and_blueprints&utm_custom1=0df92449-579b-4af5-99a9-b58264bd1614&utm_content=go_1730742136_73428765808_337577582871_aud-318110574626:pla-322726483858_c__730583391&utm_custom2=1730742136&gclid=CjwKCAjwt-L2BRA_EiwAacX32e86aYZiTIiNYI3BOAHCuLWyG-fTj0eBixMdf_fiSLdCcrWdF1XdqxoCeOAQAvD_BwE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6wg9r_fM-mbTFMwXXpYURu3CgMTkCnRQzbQ7d3MEpASCzDHq6g3HEneiJ-Xyxyjy_hw8gj0Ad-hoZpNPncWdJP2YZwrPM4vs-NrRBGomGd9uJwf92d5WY5G6l1mFjINuMkzMsZRWvaIqK/w400-h400/S8053.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><font size="4"><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div>I made View B, the sleeveless version with colorblocking. It is a vision that I have had in my head for YEARS, lol! I used two stretch poplins from my stash, one in a floral print, and another in red. They were <a href="https://www.fabric.com/">Fabric.com</a> purchases a long time ago. A small portion of the back was done in solid red cotton because I ran out of the red poplin. Thankfully, it still worked out!</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZ6MCdbyQdgD4eOBXBIVKb6eydHfY7muq7DSuv_DZuFCXOnB5Vpbfw3nU0WSQwXEhVucW8noUPBWVbgAzZQ6fzoTOcIbWFN3tI8COVSpxD-pX-wR0ATD1OgzZ40kG20bQthKFe2HvLGR4/s2827/image4%257E3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2827" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZZ6MCdbyQdgD4eOBXBIVKb6eydHfY7muq7DSuv_DZuFCXOnB5Vpbfw3nU0WSQwXEhVucW8noUPBWVbgAzZQ6fzoTOcIbWFN3tI8COVSpxD-pX-wR0ATD1OgzZ40kG20bQthKFe2HvLGR4/w554-h640/image4%257E3.jpeg" width="554" /></a></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I made a size 14 graded to 16. This pattern is OOP, but has cup sizes. I was right on the verge of an A cup, but came out with the B instead. If I make another version, I think I would size down to the A front, especially with a stretch woven fabric. I took about 1/4" out of the princess seams up to the bust point, and that did help some of the bagginess. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><font size="4">So if you are sewing this pattern, or plan to sew it, be aware that there is no yoke lining for this shirt. If you know me, you know I love a yoke lining! If I can add extra fun details to a button front shirt, I want to do it! I ended up cutting an extra yoke piece and following <a href="https://closetcasepatterns.com/sewing-a-shirt-yoke-the-burrito-method/">this tutorial</a> in order to create the lining, which I did in the floral print. I also used the print for the armhole facings and the inside of the button bands for some contrast:</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaFVl6phKP4pbkRZELb0klytLt4sxPVE7GMq6Gj8ijIEyRFKT0wFGT4SoWeRftRyKy1ZRORSUSmLM7rWBuqPvzh1FvoJocZEJKvIdIO4cBgZ8MPC2bxDY8elyJ1ROGFmF1pc5ZZ3SdYOx_/s3264/S8053+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2020" data-original-width="3264" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaFVl6phKP4pbkRZELb0klytLt4sxPVE7GMq6Gj8ijIEyRFKT0wFGT4SoWeRftRyKy1ZRORSUSmLM7rWBuqPvzh1FvoJocZEJKvIdIO4cBgZ8MPC2bxDY8elyJ1ROGFmF1pc5ZZ3SdYOx_/w640-h396/S8053+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">The rest of my seams were neatly serged and stitched. For interfacing, I tried a new one called </span><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/white-100-polyester-950f-shirtailor-non-woven-fusible-interfacing-pellon-20w.html" style="font-size: large;">ShirTailor</a><span style="font-size: large;"> by Pellon. I purchased it from Fabricmart Fabrics since it was specifically for crisp cuffs and collars. It held together nicely, but I think I like the medium weight fusible I buy at Joanns (</span><a href="https://www.joann.com/pellon-931td-fusible-midweight-20in-interfacing-white/16698110.html" style="font-size: large;">Fusible Midweight 931 Pellon</a><span style="font-size: large;">) a bit more. I still have loads of the ShirTailor, so let me know if you have any special advice or helpful hints for it.</span></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtiMO_CVMyxAuKw8EUnOnkLBKvl9XEfUNIytNA2adb_4DSB3ocK_A2iOD1d0moCQr1wg_e58ivSDhU0VZJHFRekMg0o7S9qnPTvRiCcL2JCn54Ol_DnsBsOGl1LwSUl08cJPFvNAX_hydC/s3264/1591293412019_image1%257E2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtiMO_CVMyxAuKw8EUnOnkLBKvl9XEfUNIytNA2adb_4DSB3ocK_A2iOD1d0moCQr1wg_e58ivSDhU0VZJHFRekMg0o7S9qnPTvRiCcL2JCn54Ol_DnsBsOGl1LwSUl08cJPFvNAX_hydC/w480-h640/1591293412019_image1%257E2.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">As far as construction goes, this shirt was a pleasure to sew! That could be because I love sewing shirts, but I also think an advanced beginner and above would do well with this pattern. The instructions were clear, and it has nice details like the pleat in the back.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">My six red buttons came from Joanns. I think they are 1/2" in size. I bought a bunch of buttons a few months ago in all kinds of colors when Joanns was having a big sale. They have come in so handy now that I am sewing shirts, especially since the majority of them are neutrals. The only thing I decided to leave off of this shirt was the flap pockets. They were just too large for my liking.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBY7rCwRAcztIZ7llJ8ubOvmyGExZXwsMiMhsG_aWrL90jf67VIIILvZetCqaxfW-VnfAs79CKTDidCNcNkIPr3wwKoJG_qkSTj1uvpK-mcP5qc40putKJ3v3M4G0RgH6gWS9Z7aX8o6an/s2984/image0%257E3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2984" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBY7rCwRAcztIZ7llJ8ubOvmyGExZXwsMiMhsG_aWrL90jf67VIIILvZetCqaxfW-VnfAs79CKTDidCNcNkIPr3wwKoJG_qkSTj1uvpK-mcP5qc40putKJ3v3M4G0RgH6gWS9Z7aX8o6an/w526-h640/image0%257E3.jpeg" width="526" /></a></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">Overall, I am a fan of this one and recommend it! If you have sewn it, let me know!</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">For my June Plans, I haven't totally decided on all I will sew. My birthday is at the end of this month, and I will be turning 40 so I would love to sew a dress even though I plan to be in the mountains somewhere with my family, lol! I will update you on that once I make any decisions. </font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4"> I can tell you that I am excited to kick off TOPS THAT POP, hosted by Nakisha at <i>Dressmaking Debacles</i> for these next two weeks. This challenge is in honor of a fellow blogger named Faye who passed away. I knew Faye through <a href="http://fayessewingadventure.blogspot.com/">her blog</a> Faye's Sewing Adventure, and she would comment on my blog from time to time. She was kind, knowledgeable, supportive, and an all around great lady. I am happy to contribute to this challenge of hers--especially since I participated in it twice while she was alive.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">If you would like to join, see the post <a href="http://dressmakingdebacles.blogspot.com/2020/05/2020-summer-sew-along.html">here</a>. </font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">I may be posting a bit more often in the next couple of weeks as I take you along with some of the things I decide to sew. I think it would be fun to share sewing choices, and what the outcome is....good or bad.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">I am starting with the <a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/rhapsody">Rhapsody Blouse from Love Notions</a>:</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFcXsOZneYSNQM0dzhVUfSUZ-Yp9IEB0Q5NVXhnv8GMe0NdwTfFk9alNhEmA9tJjzCDTneSUC1UpG1xiOaHwVcfG2tQU5FRa0vyOlxMUxcerevqj28ZTjKwsohNVYX8NFHB5h9fb30UW6/s2623/20200601_152112_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="2623" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFcXsOZneYSNQM0dzhVUfSUZ-Yp9IEB0Q5NVXhnv8GMe0NdwTfFk9alNhEmA9tJjzCDTneSUC1UpG1xiOaHwVcfG2tQU5FRa0vyOlxMUxcerevqj28ZTjKwsohNVYX8NFHB5h9fb30UW6/w640-h528/20200601_152112_HDR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">I chose a Rayon Challis purchased from Denver Fabrics last Summer, and have already cut out my pattern. I will be back soon to show you how things are coming along, and tell you which version I chose.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">Thanks for stopping by today! </font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">Stay sew filled!</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4"> </font></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-87144349281148342992020-06-03T10:47:00.001-04:002020-06-03T10:47:34.035-04:00A Time for Change<font size="4">Hello everyone!</font><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">I planned on writing a sewing post yesterday, but decided that participating in #BlackoutTuesday was a much better use of my time. In case you missed it, June 2nd was a day to pause our normal interactions and posting online in order to raise awareness against systemic injustice, and stand against racism. By stepping away from social media, the encouragement was to pause and learn, to seek out information and listen, and to become educated on inequality that has plagued our society for so long... </font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">I took the time to do some of those things, and to examine my own heart in the midst of this tumultuous time. I can honestly say that I don't know how to feel most days. With the death of George Floyd following so close after the death of Ahmaud Arbery, the pain has been too deep for me to even comprehend. Some days have been filled with mourning, and others just walking around numb. Is this the world my children will grow up and experience? With all that I teach, love, and show them, will it be enough? </font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">I don't have the answers, but I am encouraged by the sparks of change that have been ignited. My prayer is that all our voices would join together to fight this battle, and provide effective solutions for the problems at hand. The important thing is that we would all resolve to do <b>something, </b>and not let this issue die out. </font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">If you are wondering what you can do, then this article is a great place to start: </font><a href="https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/how-to-support-black-lives-matter">https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/how-to-support-black-lives-matter</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div><font size="4">I plan on posting a May recap and June plans post tomorrow, but please know that this issue does not disappear because it isn't directly spoken about in my posts. As a Black woman, wife, and mother, I <b>am</b> this issue. I speak about this because the value of Black lives has been misplaced in our society. While I have always believed that my life, and the life of my family members has mattered, there have been times when we have been treated differently. And there are certainly countless stories of unjust treatment rooted in deep ties of racism and hatred. </font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">Again, we are not powerless, and there is something we can all do! </font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">Thank you for hearing my heart today! </font></div><div><br /></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><br /></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-59785990183654436462020-05-08T17:30:00.001-04:002020-05-08T17:30:04.812-04:00April Recap<font face="trebuchet" size="4">Hello everyone!</font><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4">Today I am excited to go over the garments I sewed in the month of April! </font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4jmzR1EwvkCsecDKwxkNzFVzhVM0DrxhpIwPhT9GPy0Hvqz8x-E21xioB2M__pO3ROa2k5QJ9dvjYHiH7J7Uz31eLYIXAzA9IKYe8m-FOj9YVBAiduwMMJSlxe42EXMyZ_56vndAUVAp/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2029" data-original-width="3264" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4jmzR1EwvkCsecDKwxkNzFVzhVM0DrxhpIwPhT9GPy0Hvqz8x-E21xioB2M__pO3ROa2k5QJ9dvjYHiH7J7Uz31eLYIXAzA9IKYe8m-FOj9YVBAiduwMMJSlxe42EXMyZ_56vndAUVAp/w640-h398/April+basic+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large; text-align: left;">These tanks are an absolutely wonderful pattern by </span><a href="https://www.winterweardesigns.com/products/starting-point-tank-for-women-size-00-24" style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Winter Wear Designs</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large; text-align: left;">. I had been on a hunt for a tank pattern that uses very little fabric yardage so I could be more resourceful with my fabric scraps. With warm weather moving in, I wanted to easily create a variety of basics to mix and match in my wardrobe. This pattern is called the Starting Point tank, and I used leftover yellow cotton spandex from Denver Fabrics, and double brushed knit from Joanns. </span></div></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjhLep-_-5zqmGUGMNjIo5UXX8VZDsDTvkcrmkP-sGO1iYFmX5FK6ssaIXTmlPEzVES2TWcllFMLxr1XQzq_tOyiO6j8UpyS-dtsY5AbvXLOSTcFoO3ZFlOjSYFlJsOU8DUNfqof58keG/" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2327" data-original-width="3264" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjhLep-_-5zqmGUGMNjIo5UXX8VZDsDTvkcrmkP-sGO1iYFmX5FK6ssaIXTmlPEzVES2TWcllFMLxr1XQzq_tOyiO6j8UpyS-dtsY5AbvXLOSTcFoO3ZFlOjSYFlJsOU8DUNfqof58keG/w640-h456/April+Clarke.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large; text-align: left;">These two Seamwork tops turned out so much better than I expected!! I still have a Seamwork subscription, and have appreciated all the wonderful changes they have been making lately. They have lots of intriguing patterns, and even created sewalong videos to help guide sewists. This Clarke pattern is one I have seen every time I logged in. It is just so cute, and reminds me of the Ogden Cami by True Bias. Since I don't own the Ogden, I decided to download it. I lengthened the top by 7" so that it would not be cropped--especially since I don't have any high-waisted pants to wear them with. I also raised the V neckline by 1.25 inches, and shortened the shoulder seam by 3/8". </span></div></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"></font></font><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><font face="trebuchet" size="4" style="text-align: left;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></font></font></font></font></font></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="trebuchet" size="4" style="text-align: left;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">The top on the right in maroon is a mystery fabric. I bought it from Walmart, and it has little stretch and doesn't ravel. However, it feels like a woven. I haven't hemmed it yet because I need to buy a suitable thread color to match. The striped top on the left is a knit, and both are made in a size 2. I loved the versatility of being able to use either a knit or woven, and still get amazing results. </font></font></font></font></font><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large; text-align: left;">I am definitely making more of these!! I have an animal print rayon challis that would suit this pattern well.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_e30yY06xp1GArkiBr7hbcqBm6ivE9hyphenhyphenzpqkid-qtOT0wLfIRgc3CQ7ftGQoJ2My4uoit9CuB7TlAuhBl7WCe59dsEb8Q97JBtFyhu9xaNezHm-gdR3YRAfckHCEXU-ys6JoPmDzOgQN/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2029" data-original-width="3264" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_e30yY06xp1GArkiBr7hbcqBm6ivE9hyphenhyphenzpqkid-qtOT0wLfIRgc3CQ7ftGQoJ2My4uoit9CuB7TlAuhBl7WCe59dsEb8Q97JBtFyhu9xaNezHm-gdR3YRAfckHCEXU-ys6JoPmDzOgQN/w640-h398/April+Burda+knot+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The next top is one I included in my <a href="http://sewfilled.blogspot.com/2020/04/april-plans.html">April plans</a> post. It is a Burda pattern, and while making it I fell in love with Burda all over again! I love the way it is drafted, and the fit is very nice. This is a size 38 done in a double brushed knit from Fabricmart Fabrics. I am not entirely sure that the sleeve knots flatter my broad shoulders, but the pattern is well worth the sew if you like this style. It has definitely made me open to putting Burda patterns back in the rotation again. I still lean heavily toward Simplicity, but I am always open to trying something new.</span></div></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></font></font></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtf_-leCDKJsHiYt1qG9AloetKc2QCicfzP8OksQ2nVLxbYIAh6bk5-mxDsdg1vPPwoIelxnXTNqwNX-XjzLDeGPPn4i5uZ71RQg7MgXd7HnMLYmTazkxOMCMZl4ggIN8KVBD2yx9ecQH/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1745" data-original-width="3264" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtf_-leCDKJsHiYt1qG9AloetKc2QCicfzP8OksQ2nVLxbYIAh6bk5-mxDsdg1vPPwoIelxnXTNqwNX-XjzLDeGPPn4i5uZ71RQg7MgXd7HnMLYmTazkxOMCMZl4ggIN8KVBD2yx9ecQH/w640-h342/April+basic.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></font></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">These two tops are <a href="https://www.mccall.com/k3766">Kwik Sew 3766</a> again. I have already worn both of them and I just love this top! </font></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></font></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wMR6G70LlL-ioNyCK_fR1d3xLE02w-abenhKeDVk02WGsdT-a93_6AwDLYAgVi-LinBy_SI4GuSx3SeYOa20R2tEyr0H9Uk5UzgX82FJeVJnamL__PqBvCKyM0TLHbjMt8VstDkjKAFs/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="982" data-original-width="3264" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wMR6G70LlL-ioNyCK_fR1d3xLE02w-abenhKeDVk02WGsdT-a93_6AwDLYAgVi-LinBy_SI4GuSx3SeYOa20R2tEyr0H9Uk5UzgX82FJeVJnamL__PqBvCKyM0TLHbjMt8VstDkjKAFs/w640-h192/April+undie.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbxk7Wq4K_5oOOEn0xP53OwOxFX1cpn83M5LIRuI83rFq_P7BxL9pNL91smCgiQZG6vN40gyUKXlmCkFUQ2plcqVg0ZM6hIWBMq3QfijIgzedpu-DHXHitAsDY3ytg1H1O-234Xh4xdii/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="949" data-original-width="3264" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbxk7Wq4K_5oOOEn0xP53OwOxFX1cpn83M5LIRuI83rFq_P7BxL9pNL91smCgiQZG6vN40gyUKXlmCkFUQ2plcqVg0ZM6hIWBMq3QfijIgzedpu-DHXHitAsDY3ytg1H1O-234Xh4xdii/w640-h186/April+undie1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And of course I cannot forget my newest find for scrapbusting my knit fabrics--the <a href="https://megannielsen.com/search?type=product&q=acacia">Megan Nielsen Acacia</a> Undies! I have worn every single pair of these, and I love them so much! Adding a little more fullness on the back pattern piece was a perfect solution for added coverage for me. It is such a pretty use of fabrics I have on-hand, and a little goes a long way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></font></div></font></font></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgthLGfEFH5JrYg5HXLO5BM5EEK-9e8khc23LGfi-OP7s6GXEI2oCa4mLogAbkbY-e8I0yp1d0u3vIGd0v2Nu5lbtAD2ugb2HwTPExPaC7lHCGVz1D96jr4KAaG504lKPWHMb0IJ4J0RIiF/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgthLGfEFH5JrYg5HXLO5BM5EEK-9e8khc23LGfi-OP7s6GXEI2oCa4mLogAbkbY-e8I0yp1d0u3vIGd0v2Nu5lbtAD2ugb2HwTPExPaC7lHCGVz1D96jr4KAaG504lKPWHMb0IJ4J0RIiF/w300-h400/IMG_2803.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8cH5UmNSC1qew-d0gUV5MHpbBdRGXi_H63rjsCv_5a5lCitrwqTeN2jU0ddDvAWun2ngh2bztyu6AEXJjnDVtDg-v_K-9LA85B5sDE6CsafFB8xexGQ0AK45QKCI5TzmTrctNn8tiky_C/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="3095" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8cH5UmNSC1qew-d0gUV5MHpbBdRGXi_H63rjsCv_5a5lCitrwqTeN2jU0ddDvAWun2ngh2bztyu6AEXJjnDVtDg-v_K-9LA85B5sDE6CsafFB8xexGQ0AK45QKCI5TzmTrctNn8tiky_C/w379-h400/Make+nine+1.jpg" width="379" /></a></div></font></div></font></font></div></blockquote></blockquote><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last, but not least, I finished my Simplicity 2311 (OOP) coat! Before I put it away for Fall, I let it hang on my dressform for about a week, lol! It will be nice to dig it out at the right time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For my May plans, I will roll over a lot of the things I didn't get finished, and start on my next jacket, <a href="https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/women/jackets--coats/simplicity-pattern-8418-misses-lined-bomber-jacket-with-fabric-and-trim-variations/">Simplicity 8418</a>, a bomber jacket. I had to order a few things to get ready for this project, but I now have what I need, and look forward to starting within a week or so. My current sewing mood has been a lot more relaxed, and I am easing my way into this month. I might start a quick and easy project first before I really dive into another jacket. Also, I really need to start filling in some gaps for more bottoms, even if they are more simplified versions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So overall that makes 7 tops, 6 undies, and 1 coat! I am grateful for what I have accomplished, and look forward to how this month will unfold. I hope you have wonderful expectations for your sewing too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stay sew filled!</div><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></font></font></div></font></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></font></font></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-32477849960072050032020-04-27T15:46:00.002-04:002020-04-27T15:46:57.855-04:00Megan Nielsen Acacia Undies<font face="trebuchet" size="4">Hello everyone!</font><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4">I hope you are all well! </font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4">Here in the state of Georgia Governor Kemp has initiated the process to move out of our homes and restart the economy. As for me and my family, we have kept things much of the same for now. I am still doing weekly grocery runs, schooling my kids via online, and keeping a low profile. Thankfully, my husband is still able to work from home, and I do get some blocks of free time to sew. So, we are hanging in there day by day. I have even started my own personal "to do" list for things around the house that I never really get to. I have effectively organized two closets, our laundry room, and a couple of drawers. More Spring cleaning still needs to happen, but I am glad that I can take my time and do this at a slower pace. Hopefully when Corona is a distant memory, I will have a tidy home with a complete Spring and Summer wardrobe too!</font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4">Today I am here to talk about a pattern I recently tried. A couple of years ago I downloaded the <a href="https://megannielsen.com/products/acacia">Megan Nielsen Acacia</a> Undies as a result of signing up with her newsletter. I never used it, but had it available for the day I would. Recently, while watching Whitney on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8gPh3egWC8&t=1593s">TomKat Stitchery</a>, she did a video on this very pattern. In it she gave a tutorial for three types of finishing for the undergarments. As soon as I saw the knit bands I knew I was IN. I have LOADS of scraps from past projects, and I was curious about whether I could achieve a proper fit with extra junk in the trunk.</font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4">This pattern did NOT disappoint!!!</font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSYz12TS8EKhMYjKNY5oBP06Fa8vWxBYD2EV9Kh50_V6pdkJOqFkmRsOLBMghmFyeqWdTaj_sSaR2HkyOGbn7LoHu0uT8sZaI5uGe0QSAquJ9bpPC6xaCg1sxN-N12iNvx5V3VzcuGih_/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="2880" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSYz12TS8EKhMYjKNY5oBP06Fa8vWxBYD2EV9Kh50_V6pdkJOqFkmRsOLBMghmFyeqWdTaj_sSaR2HkyOGbn7LoHu0uT8sZaI5uGe0QSAquJ9bpPC6xaCg1sxN-N12iNvx5V3VzcuGih_/w640-h272/20200426_151002_HDR-1.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The size Medium was perfect for me! I made the first pair without any modifications, and they still fit better than my own underwear. For the rest of the undergarments I increased the sides of the back leg opening in order to add a little more butt room. I now have a pair of undies that fits better than any I have ever bought! Probably the best perk is that this pattern requires very little fabric yardage to make. My size required 11 inches for the front and back pieces. If you decide to create the knit band, you will require a bit more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>Pattern Specs:</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><ul><li><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Low-rise bikini cut with a beautifully enclosed gusset on the inside.</div></font></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">FREE when you join the Megan Nielsen newsletter</div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Only 8 PDF pages to print</div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Use elastic, lingerie elastic, foldover elastic, or knit bands (via TomKat Stitchery)</div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fabric Used: Double Brushed Poly, Cotton Spandex, Cotton/Rayon Knit, ITY, French Terry </div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*I really like the way the ones with DBP came out, and I was surprised that the French Terry and Cotton/Rayon Knit lay beautifully once finished.</div></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjuCqvqMqv27TnhsXmSnDs20Cg4xDUymka6jajeMZRdEkuqZ-GBQkRc4Ac6BF8tPLJjXR20itBWTE5Ol_NWZDW_rdbvk68euFtX9ppIQqo6XasbpinqPQ0WFtNCXWCQ0y9x5RDcNODfd81/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="943" data-original-width="3264" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjuCqvqMqv27TnhsXmSnDs20Cg4xDUymka6jajeMZRdEkuqZ-GBQkRc4Ac6BF8tPLJjXR20itBWTE5Ol_NWZDW_rdbvk68euFtX9ppIQqo6XasbpinqPQ0WFtNCXWCQ0y9x5RDcNODfd81/w640-h184/MN+Acacia.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spoiler Alert! If you choose knit bands, you create your own for the waist and leg openings. This is not included in the pattern, but are recommended specs by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8gPh3egWC8&t=1593s">Tomkat Stitchery</a> (unless you draft your own). The waistband she uses is 85% of your waist measurement x 2.5 inches. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The leg openings are 85% of the leg opening circumference x 1 inch. I used 1.25 inches because I found 1 inch to be a tight fit. Please refer to the video tutorial for more info and tips on elastic. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKA9pGg_MwmUDz4OkY3e2mCvF2syo9-CuuZFEc_1Ndx-TODTsBFkfIX-ixruW-XVRGouhDcozkKFmQ34d_itgZ7k8h1llxzUIUVdeNYJVMdKIqZHT-lTjh1XhBOn4RKeFOsDoGhhQ6UGzw/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="943" data-original-width="3264" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKA9pGg_MwmUDz4OkY3e2mCvF2syo9-CuuZFEc_1Ndx-TODTsBFkfIX-ixruW-XVRGouhDcozkKFmQ34d_itgZ7k8h1llxzUIUVdeNYJVMdKIqZHT-lTjh1XhBOn4RKeFOsDoGhhQ6UGzw/w640-h184/MN+Acacia+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For future versions, I will continue to use knit bands, however, some lacy or picot-edged ones are in the plans too! I am so glad I finally printed out this pattern and gave it a go! It is stellar, and will be used for resourceful scrapbusting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Stay sew filled!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> </font></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-16517886387669470222020-04-13T09:00:00.001-04:002020-04-13T09:00:02.343-04:00Make Nine #1 Complete!<font face="verdana" size="4">Hello everyone!</font><div><font face="verdana" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana" size="4">I hope you had a restful Easter holiday. My family and I enjoyed watching church service online, and still kept some semblance of normal in spite of staying at home. My husband BBQ'd, and we had an Easter egg hunt for the kids, even though my two oldest have almost outgrown this (13 and 10). It was still a lot of fun with some of my favorite people!</font></div><div><font face="verdana" size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana" size="4">For today I am here with some off-season sewing! I have finally completed S2311 (out-of-print), the first of my Make Nine outerwear challenge!</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCbOKhdyP1PV6dfT5hZVYI8LAYOnORBlTjjZirToY8HcWM6PrBKCthS5LpcqqFIIOvyy9qRvqysay-BuDpTv8TqDZPAXINTMOTarQGF_keRiMO2o2uU9X8IrVABBXfM9Y2xCH1ixIsLRK/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCbOKhdyP1PV6dfT5hZVYI8LAYOnORBlTjjZirToY8HcWM6PrBKCthS5LpcqqFIIOvyy9qRvqysay-BuDpTv8TqDZPAXINTMOTarQGF_keRiMO2o2uU9X8IrVABBXfM9Y2xCH1ixIsLRK/w360-h480/IMG_2798.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYaxMq_rLYPw4drw34uTXGboJ4Uffe5OD7oGheAh1Q3tIQoUShF8WtoiXn1dF5yABKMLSwilvoP57THfsVr0k2f0xegSujItSjZK0w6T2U3tbfZCNA_XuYSFrGqSMLWPx6dAtqVQl-I-H/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1827" data-original-width="2160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYaxMq_rLYPw4drw34uTXGboJ4Uffe5OD7oGheAh1Q3tIQoUShF8WtoiXn1dF5yABKMLSwilvoP57THfsVr0k2f0xegSujItSjZK0w6T2U3tbfZCNA_XuYSFrGqSMLWPx6dAtqVQl-I-H/s320/20200207_104526_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4">This coat has been in "time-out" since February because I couldn't figure out how to fix the pocket gaping I encountered once I cut into my fashion fabric. I made a muslin, but did not put pockets in that version because I didn't think it would be an issue. I finally decided to pick this coat up and see what I could do. My solution was to let out the back and side seams by 1/4". This helped some, but the ultimate fix came with hand stitching the pockets toward the front of the jacket. This made them lay flat, and made me happy.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH3CCg0YrMzi-BxMcp_FDt7VWOu4s87lsi3Wjj1VwxHez3C8Ch494olldPvTUv4O2pCLhU7m3Yn5zLwEKt1pTJNz-blBitEcNNEuOKHvbxo0dH9dttbyEsRan4H9SLxFIYsefG9k-hKHnb/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH3CCg0YrMzi-BxMcp_FDt7VWOu4s87lsi3Wjj1VwxHez3C8Ch494olldPvTUv4O2pCLhU7m3Yn5zLwEKt1pTJNz-blBitEcNNEuOKHvbxo0dH9dttbyEsRan4H9SLxFIYsefG9k-hKHnb/w270-h480/20200405_145214_HDR.jpg" width="270" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Handstitched at the front facing seam allowance</td></tr></tbody></table><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4"><u>Coat Details</u></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4"><b>Size:</b> 14 with 1/4" grading from waist to hip, 1" length added</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4"><b>Fabric:</b> Jacketing from Fashion Fabrics Club/<a href="https://www.denverfabrics.com/p257502_74948-butterscotch-double-faced-jacketing">Denver Fabrics</a></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4"><b>Lining:</b> Animal Print Dobby Crepe from Fashion Fabrics Club/<a href="https://www.denverfabrics.com/p216323_48612-buffblack-animal-print-dobby-crepe">Denver Fabrics</a></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4"><b>Interfacing:</b> Easy Knit from <a href="https://www.denverfabrics.com/p216323_48612-buffblack-animal-print-dobby-crepe">Joanns</a> in Black</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4"><b>Shoulder Pads:</b> 1/4" thick from <a href="https://www.wawak.com/Garment-Construction/Shoulder-Various-Pads/ladies-uncovered-needle-punched-shoulder-pads-14-thick-x-3-34-x-7-12-white/?sku=SPD119">Wawak</a></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4">The instructions for this pattern were something I was warned about when I read reviews on PR. Lots of reviewers said that they were difficult to follow, and they were right! I would say that they were much like following a maze. You read a few steps, do them, then jump to other numbers. Do those numbers, then jump to another section. Depending on the elements you wanted in the coat (Project Runway pattern), you had to adjust accordingly by skipping certain portions. All in all, it is very confusing. If this were eliminated, the process would certainly be easier. However, this is not a hard coat to make. Once you find the set of instructions you need, it is very doable.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIOwUMazo05XUu-2I4QS9UliIl9JWnfHOgx7TxPzL55jsJGssx2EZGMllXIv2UiKQ8XZoKizGLt3xykTh63Xwor4rWvQs8TdyM-BxXCXW7RTEB9m3qend_BtjHSX0klEvRnMs6UwJNQRK/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIOwUMazo05XUu-2I4QS9UliIl9JWnfHOgx7TxPzL55jsJGssx2EZGMllXIv2UiKQ8XZoKizGLt3xykTh63Xwor4rWvQs8TdyM-BxXCXW7RTEB9m3qend_BtjHSX0klEvRnMs6UwJNQRK/w270-h480/20200405_145431_HDR.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4">For design elements, I decided to include the belt loops for the back and sides of the coat. I planned to wear it with a belt, and knew I would want them. I have another black trench with a similar look, and they were easily removable if they didn't look right. I am so glad I added them! It adds to the finished look of the coat, and it still looks nice if I wear the coat untied too.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8LzhC3uKsXbLnlNqTFCXxwDFRa9HSJbbdtwHq_OWgTZwjrLRX7gM_AbX-GWDL8zmKYPjGmtMw_14zJNyzcncNk6q4Erx_efcbBRmYFalJiKx3rJuPgwOsYZPLixBx9ISNFKYjAOoLSpUI/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8LzhC3uKsXbLnlNqTFCXxwDFRa9HSJbbdtwHq_OWgTZwjrLRX7gM_AbX-GWDL8zmKYPjGmtMw_14zJNyzcncNk6q4Erx_efcbBRmYFalJiKx3rJuPgwOsYZPLixBx9ISNFKYjAOoLSpUI/w270-h480/20200405_145152_HDR.jpg" width="270" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3HyxjOBBf05FSOTI_92qaHbdOcvywAUqMQl9P-1LeXWAXggXssX2oy50eEa45SKaK_-t1Fm0fAm3uhRCAHSGuwF6zdlFUloYdY6KWJutj8cwhzoapwIJGSa_WVEmvFCpYw8UmuVFAlLn/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1808" data-original-width="1620" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3HyxjOBBf05FSOTI_92qaHbdOcvywAUqMQl9P-1LeXWAXggXssX2oy50eEa45SKaK_-t1Fm0fAm3uhRCAHSGuwF6zdlFUloYdY6KWJutj8cwhzoapwIJGSa_WVEmvFCpYw8UmuVFAlLn/s320/20200404_152314_HDR-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><font face="verdana" size="4">Here is a look at the shoulder pads. I catch-stitched them onto the shoulders, not sure if I would like them on my frame, since my shoulders are already so broad. They worked great! I love the gentle shaping they add, and it really accentuates the seams of the coat. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmtVrughGWJvl8Mb0wgeKsQACd_hxitvDY0f7A7npMQ6guz96vOw_K-M6zSagaKX4-C2H8nAqZLf_VtghnBN4MZWQiL2Kwl33WUSqSTIXfW71txopEX78WYQ_GzlnNcQwif6Tu17IaKkyu/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmtVrughGWJvl8Mb0wgeKsQACd_hxitvDY0f7A7npMQ6guz96vOw_K-M6zSagaKX4-C2H8nAqZLf_VtghnBN4MZWQiL2Kwl33WUSqSTIXfW71txopEX78WYQ_GzlnNcQwif6Tu17IaKkyu/w270-h480/20200405_190005_HDR.jpg" width="270" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qD1ZSpcEpnWLIZBxHYgRgTA759wAYKT3Pvfhjtn5pJaRsYhM_WKnESLK_v40b4MJtMSLCPvH91FVua6TR2kLnM9e2I87q9sMSU0X094KnOqerIca9QNTJblsQ2qt6ustq78uc5Q5Zsi6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qD1ZSpcEpnWLIZBxHYgRgTA759wAYKT3Pvfhjtn5pJaRsYhM_WKnESLK_v40b4MJtMSLCPvH91FVua6TR2kLnM9e2I87q9sMSU0X094KnOqerIca9QNTJblsQ2qt6ustq78uc5Q5Zsi6/w270-h480/20200405_185931_HDR.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4">This is the completed lining with the front facing attached. The sleeves are brown because I mistakenly ordered 1 yard of the animal print lining, so I had to make it work with the lining I had in my stash. Thankfully, this adjustment didn't affect the final result of the coat. I did, however, forget that I let out the seam in the back, and did not account for that in the lining. It was already serged, so when I sent to sew the lining and coat shell together, I had to attach another small strip to the edge in order to fit my lining comfortably. It is not a glaring thing you notice, but I am glad the print is busy, lol!!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Hd5hqJZ9O_nU1emS1WYC5pNQ1CxlH2lx8iGRY1Fe2_eKvbV2-HX59w12gDlNhKpu7bvad8k2BZ2n9ghM_YcpDB43MqwCqQl6MRudWsJspmeEgf8PnHglDvqGvf6lLoz29lPBFY3kkP7R/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Hd5hqJZ9O_nU1emS1WYC5pNQ1CxlH2lx8iGRY1Fe2_eKvbV2-HX59w12gDlNhKpu7bvad8k2BZ2n9ghM_YcpDB43MqwCqQl6MRudWsJspmeEgf8PnHglDvqGvf6lLoz29lPBFY3kkP7R/w480-h270/20200405_205708_HDR.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><font face="verdana" size="4">Here is my coat just before I stitched up all the layers. Surprisingly, my machine handled the layers well, and didn't give me fits about it. The final steps after this are to sew around the perimeter, stopping at the marked dots on the facing. Then, sew 1/2" below the dots on the bottom of the coat, leaving an opening to turn the coat right side out. After some handstitching, and optional topstitching (which I definitely did), this coat was complete!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR129JZ0HLby5KogPWMH4dgG-R-oYyf0U0wAYxQOqLWVtM7g5sp1rC_4qvGYH0-g8xx2fYNFtDIykijs3SPvKqonlm7wVh7RIOSskVjqu1ELebTCp8dwP77O8ceRQ48poDbtPHGeBereSN/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2585" data-original-width="3264" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR129JZ0HLby5KogPWMH4dgG-R-oYyf0U0wAYxQOqLWVtM7g5sp1rC_4qvGYH0-g8xx2fYNFtDIykijs3SPvKqonlm7wVh7RIOSskVjqu1ELebTCp8dwP77O8ceRQ48poDbtPHGeBereSN/w480-h380/Make+nine+2311.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4">I just love it!!! This coat pattern was in my stash a LONG time, and I have wanted to make it for a while. The moment I put it on, my husband looked at me and asked "So, <i>when</i> are you gonna wear it?"</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4">Well, that's the thing with off-season sewing... the satisfaction is not immediate because it is not an item you can wear right away. However, you can bet that once Fall comes, this coat will be the first thing I look forward to putting on! Thankfully, we had a mild day in the 60s, so it wasn't too bad to take photos to show you. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4">Here it is with my Colette Moneta dress, and boots added for a Fall look:</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="trebuchet" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUXL3K6yx1XGxLx_N6pbEofnDRoMCGxELOxntMJHwr7zDZTfr87P-QZNMR0yoAAiEE2aF6KPWiCqWiU8_U0ebY1WgowhGS8PKQZ20YqYTf1pLqcYSnRiJqXcyeq7-rDDMrIx7UtcBGenG/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUXL3K6yx1XGxLx_N6pbEofnDRoMCGxELOxntMJHwr7zDZTfr87P-QZNMR0yoAAiEE2aF6KPWiCqWiU8_U0ebY1WgowhGS8PKQZ20YqYTf1pLqcYSnRiJqXcyeq7-rDDMrIx7UtcBGenG/w360-h480/IMG_2803.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIBScGf_Dm7Trq7aOa2OMmIeLqIrl8MwJOXKjry0E1Cx_7nlMtda5Vuqy_jjXhXkoC8Upfz1XQt0nCB4_RdK_vOiEaWGRaDjQO58v8olV3U_4QVs8aEfVYeY04I2Tnmcxskvk3U04Aldjx/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="3095" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIBScGf_Dm7Trq7aOa2OMmIeLqIrl8MwJOXKjry0E1Cx_7nlMtda5Vuqy_jjXhXkoC8Upfz1XQt0nCB4_RdK_vOiEaWGRaDjQO58v8olV3U_4QVs8aEfVYeY04I2Tnmcxskvk3U04Aldjx/w455-h480/Make+nine+1.jpg" width="455" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><font face="verdana" size="4">It has been a slow start on my Make Nine, but I am glad to say I have ONE down, EIGHT to go!!!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font face="verdana" size="4">Stay sew filled!</font></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-57848167304071739822020-04-07T17:00:00.001-04:002020-04-07T17:00:04.869-04:00April Plans<font size="4">Hello everyone!</font><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">Thank you to everyone who left a kind comment about my March sewing month! I really appreciate it, and it warms my heart! Today I will be sharing my April plans with you. </font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">About a week ago I decided I would do some spring cleaning, and slowly start attacking all of the places in my home that needed organization. I started with a small hall closet, worked my way into our back laundry room, and ended up in (of course) my sewing room. At first I only wanted to make things more orderly, but soon I discovered a stack of "forgotten treasures":</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxS3JccF-WXdl8elZ6Vcbza0NxZ5Rg0CwwUsETQtzPoO1FvEyGoNsZX0_AMxIUONy6W4tX_Preaq9GxIf0rtT917jkOEZz_IGVW7Tkiu2OjBv0mS4CyRYvSKu4rEecLoMAO20JZGywsC0/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="2160" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxS3JccF-WXdl8elZ6Vcbza0NxZ5Rg0CwwUsETQtzPoO1FvEyGoNsZX0_AMxIUONy6W4tX_Preaq9GxIf0rtT917jkOEZz_IGVW7Tkiu2OjBv0mS4CyRYvSKu4rEecLoMAO20JZGywsC0/w270-h480/20200402_173213_HDR.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">Does anyone remember the US edition of Burdastyle? I subscribed to it when it first came out, and never made a single thing from it. Not one thing! Once I opened the magazines, I could see why. While there are a lot of patterns, only select ones are included on the pattern insert. The rest of them are pdfs. From the pdfs, a few are free, and the rest you must pay for. Since I didn't download any of the free pdfs, it is too late to receive them on Burda's re-vamped website, unless I buy them. I guess I am 6 years too late, lol!!! As I flipped through some of the designs, I got an idea! Why not make something from one of these! </span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjayxEvxNrmaTDa9EabzT-3bYQNDPQaqZOW9FKCoi6a6PRjYUr9Or2L1-1GJajohEuBS35s6znpqwjE_NOYvs_rssVWtRGwFsSNexFBAz3IC5Kqpc2zSVLSiX-5vDhz05PefehdEFJ2lWlz/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2673" data-original-width="1871" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjayxEvxNrmaTDa9EabzT-3bYQNDPQaqZOW9FKCoi6a6PRjYUr9Or2L1-1GJajohEuBS35s6znpqwjE_NOYvs_rssVWtRGwFsSNexFBAz3IC5Kqpc2zSVLSiX-5vDhz05PefehdEFJ2lWlz/w336-h480/20200406_140832_HDR-1.jpg" width="336" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I haven't decided on a particular pattern yet, but here is a sample from one of the roundups in the issue. I am going to start with something easy, and move on from there. I will be able to get my bearings with how these patterns work again. Apparently, the seam allowances are included, so that is a plus! It has been a LONG time since I have sewn anything from Burda magazine, so I am excited to see where this goes. 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It has a cute cowl neckline, and doesn't seem to dip too low. I have a few leftover scraps of fabric that I think will work perfectly as a wearable muslin. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now, just to note, I own a lot of Burdastyle magazines....a lot! However, even though I have a stack of about fifteen to twenty, I am aware of the patterns I own because I have photocopied the line drawings and filed them away with my pattern collection. I usually browse these from time to time, and pull the necessary magazine pattern sheet to sew. This next one got away from my system! It is the Burdastyle from 06/2019, and there are so many ones I noticed in here:</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5nIy2gIKYiNFTqEv2DIelZrxDeOgsOUr58y4hddpBBWZiDOwyxguRUfkrQiXLjeaq8tmmJJ1T65CrbYTVLKCfL9Osx3cECqdzYt3zk5jkw50BMTbTOVA8fnooBKUQ0EwoU2UNuGyXykC/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1767" data-original-width="1620" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv5nIy2gIKYiNFTqEv2DIelZrxDeOgsOUr58y4hddpBBWZiDOwyxguRUfkrQiXLjeaq8tmmJJ1T65CrbYTVLKCfL9Osx3cECqdzYt3zk5jkw50BMTbTOVA8fnooBKUQ0EwoU2UNuGyXykC/w440-h480/20200402_182750_HDR-1.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4">Here are some of my favorites: </font></div></div></blockquote><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHUxxzySS_aGykYr6vmvcuXMxOolLynWeAx5nr3XYYrEZj3oxs2IaNOiuE_P59uEuheEq-d6RcnGEkni8e-u2FbOPLd2sdU-3zA9xFuOytGS1y4z4GXDp_9yN0UJWr7sH4KTAmzhIGQxw/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1618" data-original-width="1620" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNHUxxzySS_aGykYr6vmvcuXMxOolLynWeAx5nr3XYYrEZj3oxs2IaNOiuE_P59uEuheEq-d6RcnGEkni8e-u2FbOPLd2sdU-3zA9xFuOytGS1y4z4GXDp_9yN0UJWr7sH4KTAmzhIGQxw/w480-h480/20200406_140527_HDR-1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4">I love this basic tee with a sleeve tie. Or maybe I am just loving twist and ties lately. This one is made from a silky fabric, but I would love to try it in a knit. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGPiBh4-5p3uEIM99pzWVya75U1reM9ioYRNzoMPkruCp__c8juehTZom0uJBwbdofIB88G5BxZTjLBcvPkazrUWxNSTEFIMx9I5MBmEYKfaPBOLwr54bglU2zUBLqfik15Xg_j4KSHXfA/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1287" data-original-width="1215" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGPiBh4-5p3uEIM99pzWVya75U1reM9ioYRNzoMPkruCp__c8juehTZom0uJBwbdofIB88G5BxZTjLBcvPkazrUWxNSTEFIMx9I5MBmEYKfaPBOLwr54bglU2zUBLqfik15Xg_j4KSHXfA/w453-h480/20200406_140405_HDR-1-1.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><font size="4"> This top here is an absolute love! I always appreciate a V-neck, and I love the bow feature on the back x 2. I am pretty sure this one will be traced out for this month. </font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">So, here are my thoughts. First I will be finishing my Simplicity coat. I only have a few more finishing steps to do, and then I will reveal it to you. For the rest of the month, I will be turning my attention to my newly uncovered Burda treasures, and focusing on making a few nice tops. If everything works out beautifully, I will also choose from these patterns on my wishlist:</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrYay0B6wMk2-HZxE4NzaWmkESh_eEsZVglJJMKzXexkc2Sm57K_w2z12GJg_ckfwOaNtRUKlSL4rXFBrHK6eHwgfJg0W3XdrD-n3S63xASztWEyTvCcf_ZdnHAxYqELbOKgLXHZbpgnZ/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="2160" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrYay0B6wMk2-HZxE4NzaWmkESh_eEsZVglJJMKzXexkc2Sm57K_w2z12GJg_ckfwOaNtRUKlSL4rXFBrHK6eHwgfJg0W3XdrD-n3S63xASztWEyTvCcf_ZdnHAxYqELbOKgLXHZbpgnZ/w480-h300/20200407_124140_HDR-1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4"><b>Simplicity 8053</b>--I love the color-blocked version, and have been wanting to try this top since I purchased the pattern. I would probably leave off the pocket flap detail. I am not against pockets or flaps. I usually cut out the pocket pattern, sew it up, then pin it to my shirt so I can make a final decision on it. Sometimes it looks wonderful, and other times...yes, I leave it off. </font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4"><b>Simplicity 1463</b>--I have already made version A on the model to the far left. It is a batwing top with cuffs, and it is wonderful! I told myself I would made quite a few versions for Spring.</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4"><b>Simplicity 8389</b>--I love the pants with the tie top belt! I need to peruse my stash and see if I have any appropriate fabrics because I really want to make this one!</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4">Well, I hope you enjoyed my plans, and are making some of your own!</font></div><div><font size="4"><br />Stay sew-filled!</font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><font size="4"><br /></font></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><font size="4"><br /></font></div></div>Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014678528740769102.post-32920088315798381152020-04-01T13:00:00.010-04:002020-04-01T13:06:13.187-04:00March Recap<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hello everyone!</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: large;">I admit that quarantining at home was not the way I imagined this Spring Break would go. We made plans to finally take a vacation with my mother-in-law who recently retired. However, we quickly had to rearrange those plans--along with others. Thankfully, there was nothing we had to cancel or be reimbursed for, so the adjustment was mostly mental. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: large;">My encouragement is taking one day at a time and not getting too far ahead of myself. God has enough grace in each day He provides, and I truly believe that. It has also continued to be therapeutic for me to sew, and I would love to share with you the items I made for the month of March:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: large;">For March I got a chance to sew for my kids! I have been looking for opportunities to make things for my family here and there, but I really planned so much for myself that it has been a little more challenging. This top is called Raw Edge Details from Ottobre Spring 01/2017, and it is my daughter's TNT shirt. The first time I made it we loved the fit, but found the neckline a little too high. I fixed that by scooping it some, and now it fits her perfectly. Now anytime I am fabric shopping I will inevitably purchase a yard of her "favorite" design to set aside for this quick and easy tee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Next up are a pair of pajamas I made for pajama day at school (some weeks ago). Again I used her TNT Ottobre shirt pattern, and Simplicity jogger pants. I used this cute print I bought at Hobby Lobby last Spring, and had white ribbing in my stash that matched perfectly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lastly, what do you do when you have sewed so much that you need a breather? You sew a wardrobe staple! Well, that is what I did! For my last garment of the month I cut into this gorgeous double brushed floral print from <a href="https://www.joann.com/ember-knit-prints-double-brushed-fabric-dusty-blue-abstract-floral/16715278.html">Joann</a>. When I saw all the colors I knew it would complement my finished wardrobe perfectly. Also, it is so soft and the colors are so vibrant! On this version I sewed View B, the short sleeve, wider neckband one. I was not sure about the neckband, but the wider width suits this scoop style nicely. <a href="https://mccall.com/k3766">Kwik Sew 3766</a> for another win!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Overall that makes 1 pants and 3 tops for me, and 1 pants and 3 tops for my kids. The things I enjoyed most was completing a wardrobe that I really do wear. I even like going into my closet and choosing the combination that brings me joy--even if I will only be at home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I made it to the finish line! I completed and entered the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thegreatmodulesewalong/">Great Module Sew Along</a> with these six pieces:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It came down to the wire finishing up my second pair of Ginger Jeans, but in this case, my TNT pulled through!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I really wanted to convey a theme that centered around my first completed piece, the olive Ginger jeans. I didn't have much olive in my wardrobe and I knew I wanted to make a way to wear this color more often. As I began to do some research on coordinating colors I discovered that olive is not the easiest color to incorporate. It IS treated as a neutral, however, I struggled to find a combination that suited me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Overall I found that I liked photos that used creams with olive the most. This helped to guide my sewing, and in the final stretch I threw in some blue too--since I like it so much. Moving forward, I have plans for more creams, golds, and blues. While this wardrobe is a good reflection of Late Winter/Early Spring, the pieces I will add are going to be for Spring. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Of course this wardrobe had a few hitches here and there. I cut my twist top piece backwards (ha!), attached the cuffs on my button front backwards (is there a theme here?), and cut my dark denim jeans a bit too short. But you know what? I rolled with it, and really like how all my pieces turned out in the end!! Even more, I know what I will do differently next time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lastly, this challenge was SO MUCH FUN!!! I struggled with my summer wardrobe pieces from last year, but I think this wardrobe was a bit more cohesive, and my approach more relaxed. I imagine that sewing this way is a bit like a muscle that you have to exercise. As you sew more and more, your sense of style and choice of pieces becomes stronger and clearer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you would like to see more inspiration, see <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thegreatmodulesewalong/">#thegreatmodulesewalong</a> on IG. It is amazing to see all of the fantastic wardrobes people are creating off of this 3,2,1 concept. I am definitely going to use this concept some more this year.</span></div>
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