tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78329764407379571452024-02-07T18:02:17.462-05:00The Sterling ThimbleGive her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. Proverbs 31:31Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-91380743188213032502018-06-04T13:55:00.000-04:002018-06-04T13:55:05.536-04:00Making & Using Ripped Binding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
There are several ways to make and attach binding. For this post I am going to explain how to make and use ripped binding. It's very easy, fast and there is no fiddling involved. This type of binding is suited well for any straight edge that needs bound. It is not suited for curved edges. For those you would want to use bias cut strips.</div>
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Just a reminder ~ Always try this on a test piece before ripping into a full length of your pricey fashion fabric.</div>
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1. To make the binding, start with even weave fabric. </div>
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2. Measure how wide you want your strips. For this project I used 1 1/2 inch. </div>
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3. Mark your fabric and cut into the fabric about an inch into the selvage edge. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~ Cutting the selvage edge to literally Rip binding strips ~</td></tr>
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4. Here is my favorite part: grasp both sides of the fabric and rip it apart. I know that may sound scary to some but try it on a scrap. It's actually a lot of fun and a great stress reliever. </div>
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5. Press each strip and pin them together, at the selvage ends, to make a long strip. Check and make sure that all the seams will be on the same side of the strip.</div>
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6. Sew the selvage ends together and iron the ends open. <u>You now have your binding</u>.</div>
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7. To attach the binding, with right sides together, lay the binding edge along the edge that is to be bound and pin in place. Then stitch. For this project I stitched using the edge of the presser foot as my guide.</div>
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8. Iron the work on the right side, making sure to press it open at the seam. </div>
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9. Flip the work over and fold the free edge of the binding tape toward the edge of the fabric to be bound. Fold it again to cover the row of stitching, iron and pin closed along the entire length.</div>
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10. Stitch in the ditch, on the right side of your fabric, to invisibly attach the binding, removing pins as you go. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~ Stitching in the Ditch ~ Attaching Ripped Binding ~</td></tr>
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Check along the way to make sure your stitch line is falling on the back side of the binding tape. <span style="text-align: left;">All done! This may sound like a long process but it really takes more time to explain than to do. </span></div>
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-34935445033524776592018-05-21T12:30:00.000-04:002018-05-21T12:30:04.940-04:00Olive Leggings ~ McCall's 6173<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~ Olive Ponte Knit ~ McCall's 6173 ~</td></tr>
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First I want to share with you just how amazing this fabric is!!! It was impressive in the store and even more so after it was washed. It is amazingly soft and the texture is smooth, without flaws. It's a much thicker fabric than I originally wanted but I was so impressed with how wonderful it felt that I purchased it anyway. I suppose that I should also mention that it has two way stretch but really, that's an afterthought.<br />
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To say that I'm not usually a fan of synthetic fabrics is a major understatement. Typically, I won't touch the stuff. I am obsessed with high end, natural fabrics. This ponte knit from Joann's may just be the thing to convert me. It's listed as "Refined Ponte" so that may be the difference. The price wasn't anything to sniff at either but thankfully I picked it up during a 40% off sale.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~ Refined Ponte in Solid Olive from Joann Fabrics ~</td></tr>
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In my <a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2018/05/mccalls-6173-first-try-leggings.html" target="_blank">first try with McCall's 6173</a> I messed up on the sizing but was able to fix it with a strip inserted along the inseam. For this try, I just went with a straight size medium. I did make a few alterations. First I added a few inches to the rise and took off some of the length. Then I omited the elastic in the waistband. I also added top stitching along the seams as well as on the waistband and hems.<br />
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This is a quick pattern with each leg only consisting of one piece. There are 6 seams; center front, center back, inseam, waist, and two leg hems. Even with hand stitching I was easily able to finish in one evening.<br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-17521637132666079182018-05-14T09:58:00.000-04:002018-05-16T12:46:28.440-04:00McCall's 6173 ~ First Try LeggingsAs I mentioned in my <a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2018/05/sewing-plans.html" target="_blank">plans post</a>, I need some leggings to wear under a sheer dress. Originally, I wanted to have something really light weight to keep me cool. However, when I was at Joann's looking at the knits I couldn't bring myself to get fabric that was not opaque. I ended up purchasing this khaki, ponte knit, blend. It has a bit of weight to it.... so probably not going to be nice and cooling.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">~ McCall's 6173 ~ Leggings ~ Khaki Ponte Knit ~</td></tr>
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I've had this McCall's 6173 leggings pattern in my stash for some time. I've become hesitant to try pants patterns because of fitting issues. I was hoping that this pattern wouldn't have many issues because the fabric to use has so much stretch.<br />
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Also from prior pants fitting experience I've learned that rise depth (crotch to waist) matters. In measuring the pattern I realized that I would need to add a few inches in order for the waistband to sit at my natural waist. That was my first pattern adjustment. My second adjustment was to take off a few inches at the bottom of the leg.<br />
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I couldn't find how much wearing ease is added in so I measured the pattern and took a guess as to what size to use..... and I guessed wrong. Hahaha! I originally went with a size extra small at the ankle and grading up to a size small at the waist. The waist is a bit snug but the leg was too tight to get my foot through. Lol! Not to despair, I managed to salvage the piece and it's now wearable. Yay!<br />
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It really wasn't that hard, actually, to save the piece. I kept the seams at the front and back and added a strip of fabric to the inseam..... from ankle, up around the crotch, back to the other ankle.<br />
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Then, of course, I wanted the seams to lay a certain way (and I had to get my hand sewing fix) so I added top stitching, by hand, around the edges of the strip. To finish the garment I just needed to hem the bottom and the waist. I skipped the elastic in the waistband.<br />
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These were a very easy make. Even with the hand sewing and the little glitch that I had with sizing, I was able to get these finished in a single evening. I'm using this pattern again for a pair of leggings in olive green. I'll be using a straight size medium on that one and making adjustments if needed.<br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-1707012630702873442018-05-07T14:21:00.000-04:002018-05-07T14:21:07.801-04:00Small Pattern & Fabric HaulNot that I need any more fabric or patterns but at the same time, it seems like it's been a long time since I picked up anything new. Recently I stopped in to Joann Fabrics (twice actually) and purchased some. Both times they were having a sale.<br />
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In my first trip they were having a $.99 sale on Simplicity Patterns<br />
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These first three I purchased for myself. I have no idea when I'll get a chance to make them. I liked the lines of the hooded jacket of Simplicity 1254. The large shawl collar is very pretty. Also the little jacket from MimiGStyle 8392 caught my eye. As for the last, MimiGStyle 8177, I like the entire outfit. This pattern reminds me that I've been trying to make striped, wide leg pants for years. I also really like the sleeveless, calf length jacket.<br />
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These cute patterns were picked up because my oldest daughter has recently found out that she is expecting a new baby in October. I'm so excited!! Can you believe that I'm going to be a grandma?<br />
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My husband found a denim apron that he really likes. I thought that it would be fun to make him one as a surprise. Simplicity 1152 has a cute curtain swag that is the style that I want for the living room. Hopefully it's as simple to do as the pattern suggests.<br />
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I've been looking for an Asian inspired dress pattern for years now. Perhaps I can make a stack of tops from this Butterick 6483 pattern. I love the contrast binding and frog closures. I can see myself wearing this style regularly.<br />
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On my second trip to Joann's I found some thick, ponte knit in olive and khaki, both on sale for 40% off. I picked up 1.5 yards of each. This is the only thing in this post that I actually have plans for. Lol. Hopefully, these will be transformed into tank tops and yoga pants for my upcoming trip.<br />
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They were also having a sale on Vogue patterns for $4.99 each. Looking through the book, I found several that I would love to have but nothing that I had to have because I wanted to make it now.... except for this Very Easy Vogue pattern for wide leg pants. I had just picked up the Mimi G pattern with wide leg pants but this one has less pieces and is listed as "easy".<br />
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With our current situation, I'm going to try "easy" as often as possible. Already having those striped wide leg pants on my mind and this pattern sitting on my table may be the key. Perhaps I'll get that project finished in time for our trip as well.<br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-28096622621971347832018-05-01T13:18:00.000-04:002018-05-06T13:21:01.200-04:00Sewing PlansI had packed away my sewing projects at the beginning of the year in order to take care of my husband. I had no second thoughts or regrets about it. Sewing just didn't take precedence.<br />
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Now, thanks to my husband, I find myself shopping for patterns and fabric because he has decided that we are taking a short trip at the end of July. I will admit that I tried to go shopping for clothes and just couldn't find anything that was flattering. So, here I am to share some quick sewing plans. </div>
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The first stage of our trip will be spent on the road. I will need clothes that are comfortable for driving and getting in and out of the extreme July heat, if need be. For this stage of the journey, I'm going with a sheer dress over a bodysuit. Basically I'll be wearing yoga pants and a tank top with the added style of a sheer dress..... so athleisure in hiding. Lol. I haven't decided on a pattern for the dress but Simplicity 8648 gives a good example of this look.</div>
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Another outfit that I will need is a nice blouse and skirt combo. I really like the crossover blouse with puffy sleeves that was popular with fashion bloggers last summer. I think it would look lovely paired with a long pencil skirt. Again, I'm not set on patterns but I really like McCall's 7627 for the top and Burda 6469 for the skirt. I especially like this skirt pattern because of the big pockets.<br />
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I'm sure that I will want other clothes as well, but that's as much as I have planned for now. Wish me luck and please continue to keep my husband in prayer.<br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-41137892832100414902018-04-04T08:19:00.000-04:002018-05-05T08:19:50.472-04:00Asking for PrayerI generally don't write about personal family matters on this blog because it is strictly a sewing blog. However, there are many people in the internet sewing community that I have come to be fond of and I wanted to share our situation and ask for prayer.<br />
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My husband was sick over the Christmas (2017) holiday with a stomach bug. We didn't think that it was anything major except that after it was over, he never fully recovered. He suffered from dizziness, heart palpitations, shortness of breath and felt like he was going to pass out at random times.<br />
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In January (2018) he went to the hospital on two separate occasions. Both times the doctors couldn't find anything wrong with him. Even the family doctor couldn't find anything so he was referred to specialists.<br />
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After going through a lot of blood work and so many scans they diagnosed him, in February, with Stage 3 Melanoma (skin cancer). The dermatologist that examined him found no signs of Stage 1 or 2. From what I have been told, Stage 1 & 2 are on the skin and can be seen. Stage 3 is when the cancer goes inside the body. In this case, into his lymph system. Specifically he had a swollen lymph node on his neck that, when biopsied, showed the presence of pigmented skin cells.<br />
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After more blood work and more scans they changed his diagnosis to Stage 4. The cancer was not localized, it had spread throughout his body.<br />
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Because of the nature of his diagnosis, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are not options for him. His current treatment options are immunotherapy. The principle idea is to raise his immune system so that it will fight off the cancer.<br />
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My husband has always been relatively healthy. Over the years he has struggled with fatigue but that is so common in our society that he just took it as a matter of course. Being a foodie, he battled with his weight and spent a good amount of time in the gym. We never had any idea that we would find ourselves in this situation. We saw no warning signs.<br />
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As for me, I've invested all my time in helping him. On his good days he gets up, dressed, cooks, and runs errands without any help from me. These are my favorite days. It's as if he isn't even sick. On his bad days he can hardly make it out of bed or eat anything. At one point he needed me to take him to his appointments in a wheelchair. Thankfully, he has had more good days than bad. Please join me in prayer that his good days continue and get better.<br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-49433324587576799672017-12-30T05:00:00.000-05:002018-01-09T18:24:00.354-05:00New Year's ResolutionI'm really excited about my resolution for this year. I think this will be a productive year for my sewing. I'll try and make loads of fun things to wear and my chosen garment projects will, overall, represent the best of me...... well, that's the plan anyway. Hahaha<br />
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1. Create a Full Outfit Each Month. This is the same goal as last year except I'm excluding the accessories this time. Store bought accessories just made the challenge more difficult than it needed to be, especially when it came to shoes. Last year I did well in the first few months but then really slacked off. I totally failed to create awesome footwear. I do, however, still have three espadrille wedge kits. I could use them to easily whip something up in the coming spring and summer months.<br />
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2. Use Stash Fabric and Patterns. I'm sort of on a buying freeze. I'm hoping to really work through the things that I have already. One day I hope to have all my fabrics hanging in my closet as a finished, wearable wardrobe. Oh my, wouldn't that be fantastic!!<br />
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3. Sew To Style Myself. This is totally new for me this year. I've been struggling for the last few years to figure out what my style is and what looks flattering on me. This isn't something that is all consuming but it is a struggle when I am trying to figure out what to sew each month. Over the course of last year I analyzed my features and coloring and have figured out a few things; I'm have a <a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/p/dressing-coronet.html" target="_blank">Rectangle (more specifically a cornet) Body Shape</a>, my coloring is Deep Autumn, and I have an Oval Face Shape. Thankfully other people have figured out all the terminology and I just had to figure out what "box" to style myself in. Thankfully, I'm fond of all the styles and colors. I just have to put it into practice.<br />
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4. Wear My Created Garments. I have a serious problem with wearing the things that I sew. Apparently, I don't want to mess them up so I hang them in the closet and there they stay. I'm hoping that Goal 3 will really help me with Goal 4. My first step is to make a binder of croquis, or sketches, of my outfits. That way I can just "assign" myself a Me Made outfit and wear it each day. I seriously need that sort of thing. I just mindlessly get dressed in whatever happens to be at hand, not even thinking about the garments that I have made. I will certainly never be mistaken as a "fashionista".<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-65216192398538398132017-11-21T20:17:00.001-05:002017-11-21T20:17:38.919-05:005 Questions, 1 Take VideoThanks so much to Elizabeth (Elizabeth Made This) for tagging me and and to Lisa (And Sew On) for starting such a fun tag. I've really enjoyed watching all the other seamstresses who have taken part. If you haven't joined in yet, I'm officially tagging you now. I can't wait to hear your answers.<br />
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Thanks so much for watching. I hope you enjoyed this short video. It was really hard for me to keep it short in one take. I did my best and I think it went ok.<br />
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Elizabeth's Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ8EXoVywtkSX5MMkzginpg" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ8EXoVywtkSX5MMkzginpg</a><br />
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Favorite Pattern: Butterick B5917<br />
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Proverbs 31:27 "She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness."Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-5184191589978569742017-11-12T16:30:00.000-05:002017-12-19T16:16:14.689-05:00Week 5 Progress ~ Vogue V8991 Couture JacketI decided to keep a running journal for this very overwhelming project. The goal is to write my progress daily and then post it at the end of the week. Read my posts for <a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2017/10/week-1-progress-v8991-couture-jacket.html" target="_blank">week 1 here</a>, <a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2017/10/week-2-3-progress-v8991-couture-jacket.html" target="_blank">week 2 and 3 here</a>, <a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2017/11/week-4-progress-vogue-v8991-couture.html" target="_blank">week 4 here</a>. Now we can get going with week 5....<br />
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Step 41 is a bit confusing at first but basically you just stitch together the center back seam allowance for the lining and the center back seam allowance for the tweed (fashion fabric).<br />
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For step 42 and 43 I employed the help of tissue paper. I traced the quilting lines onto the tissue and then pinned it to the jacket back (folding in the darts). I had to fiddle a bit and adjust the quilting lines so that they matched up with the grain line. Then I pinned the lining to the tweed and machine stitched, following the woven design in the tweed. The threads are very thick so this wasn't difficult.<br />
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Steps 44 to 47 are all about attaching the back pieces to the front pieces at the side. First you attach the lining to the side seams of the fashion fabric with a running stitch. Then you machine stitch the fashion fabric at the side. Finally you do the overlap and slipstitch of the lining at the side. This is done using the same slipstitch as last week (<a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2017/11/week-4-progress-vogue-v8991-couture.html" target="_blank">See the video in my post</a>). I'm really loving this stitch. It goes very quickly and is practically invisible.<br />
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Steps 48 and 49 are preparing the interfacing. I used cotton muslin.<br />
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Step 50 is attaching the interfacing to the hemline of the fashion fabric. This step in itself seems very confusing. The hemline is 1" from the edge (as stated in step 2) and the interfacing is to be even with this. Then blindstitch the bottom edge (I totally skipped this step as the hem will be sewn in the next one) and catchstitch the top edge, only to vertical seam allowances. Then use a running stitch to attach the hem facing to the front facing.<br />
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Step 51 is hemming.<br />
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Now, I'm going to do something crazy. I'm not adding a collar and I need to know how to handle the neckline. So, I'm jumping over to Vogue V8804. This is a similar pattern with a few different features. The directions for finishing the neckline are combined with the directions for finishing the front edge. Before I can start this series, I first need to attach the shoulder seams.<br />
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V8991 Step 56 to 59 give instructions for attaching the shoulder seams. It's a repetition of the previous instructions on how to sew the seam and then finish the lining. I'm really starting to like this slipstich and may be incorporating the technique into future lining projects. It gives a very nice finish.<br />
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Now that the shoulder seams are done, I can actually work on finishing the neck and front edges. Basically, I just muddled the two patterns' instructions together (V8991 and V8804) to come out with a turned in hem (fashion fabric) that has been trimmed and then catchstitched to the interfacing. Then the lining is trimmed, turned under, and slipstitched in place. The only back peddling that I needed to do was to unpick some stitches that secured the lining to the shoulder seams and the center back seam.<br />
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Picking up where I left off, with Vogue 8991, in step 54 is how to add trim. I have never really decided what to use as trim for my jacket. I'm not really a trim sort of person. I'm rather plain. So the idea of a Chanel style trim is sort of foreign to me. I searched the internet for trim ideas. I like the fringed self fabric trim, and the blanket stitch trim, and even the jackets with no trim at all. In the end, I opted for no trimming. So, I was able to skip steps 54 and 55.<br />
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Steps 56 to 59 in V8991 give instructions on attaching the shoulder seams. I've already done that.<br />
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Steps 60 to 71 are all about the collar. However, as I already stated above, I didn't want to have a collar on my jacket so I was able to skip these steps.<br />
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Next, I'll be working on the sleeves. I've read that there are lots of issues with the sleeves. Please wish me luck in any alterations that I'll need to make. I'm actually looking forward to sewing more buttonholes.<br />
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It has become painfully clear to me that I will not be finishing this jacket before Thanksgiving. I won't have time to work on this before Christmas either. Perhaps it will go well enough that I can finish for New Year's Eve.<br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-41073993898207691062017-11-05T19:15:00.000-05:002017-11-06T19:16:56.818-05:00Week 4 Progress ~ Vogue V8991 Couture JacketI decided to keep a running journal for this very overwhelming project. The goal is to write my progress daily and then post it at the end of the week. <a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2017/10/week-1-progress-v8991-couture-jacket.html" target="_blank">Read my posts for week 1 here</a> and <a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2017/10/week-2-3-progress-v8991-couture-jacket.html">week 2 and 3 here</a>. I took a week off of sewing for family/life stuff but now I'm back and get to start on week 4 ....<br />
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I'm really excited about this weeks work. There's actual construction involved. Before this point it was all about prepping that front panel. I never thought that I would be so excited to sew a seam. Lol<br />
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Steps 27 and 28 are a bit of prep work but very minimal. It's simply quilting the lining to the fashion fabric of the side front piece. Just as in a previous step, I skipped the hand basting and just pinned it and then did the machine quilting line. Using silk pins is essential in this step. Otherwise the pinholes would be overly large and the silk lining wouldn't recover.<br />
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Step 29 is attaching the front and side front, making sure not to include the side front lining. Again there was basting that I replaced with pins, glorious pins. lol There is also a note to press the seam open. This is quite confusing because in the next few steps the lining is going to be stitched to the seam allowance. I pressed the seam toward the side front.<br />
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Step 30 and 31 are pinning and basting the lining to the front piece and then handstitching the lining to the seam.<br />
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Step 32 and 33 are attaching the free edge of the side front lining over the front lining. It went rather well, although, I did have to watch a YouTube video to understand how to actually do the slipstitch. Here's the video:<br />
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Step 34 is attaching the pocket that I didn't make so obviously I skipped this part.<br />
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At this point I know that there are steps missing. While I was researching this pattern I read that the instructions are incomplete as to the treatment of the back. The lining has darts but the fashion fabric (in this case, silk tweed) doesn't. You are supposed to shrink out the fullness. With wool tweed that would work but silk doesn't shrink. So at this point I stitched the darts, by hand, in the fashion fabric.<br />
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Step 35 to 37 is attaching the back pieces together along with adding the side pieces of the fashion fabric. For the neckline interfacing I used cotton muslin.</div>
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Steps 38 to 40 is sewing the darts in the back lining (I did mine by hand), attaching them and attaching the sides. Yay for all the seam work this week. It's starting to come together.<br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-79766556898578191672017-10-27T10:04:00.000-04:002017-12-19T17:09:26.179-05:00Holiday Gift Ideas From My Pattern StashI've been so caught up in my couture jacket project that I haven't been able to work on holiday gifts. So, I decided to go through my pattern stash and see if there was anything in there to inspire me. Here's what I came up with.
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~ Vogue V8991 ~ Misses' Petite Jacket (My current project)</div>
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~ Simplicity 1795 ~ Misses', Men's, Teens' Animal Hats with Leg and Arm Warmers (hooded scarves) </div>
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~ McCall's M4898 ~ Children's and Girls Ponchos </div>
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~ McCall's Tapestry Pattern Collection Designed Exclusively For Avon </div>
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~ Simplicity 4762 ~ Boys' and Men's Vests and Ties </div>
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~ Simplicity 9735 ~ Heirloom Doll and Clothes in Two Sizes </div>
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~ Simplicity 3544 ~ Misses' Aprons </div>
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~ McCall's 3274 ~ Novelty Pillows (Letters) </div>
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~ McCall's 6765 ~ Floor Mats and Pillows (pancake, cookie, and pie floor pillows with strawberry, blue berry and pat of butter pillows) </div>
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~ Butterick 5054 ~ Young Adult Backpacks and MP3 Player Covers </div>
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~ Simplicity 3575 ~ Unisex Child's, Teens' and Adults' Robe </div>
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~ Butterick 4251 ~ Tepee and Mat </div>
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~ Instagram Dove ~ </div>
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So far I can't find the account that inspired me to find my pattern. If you have seen a lovely, white, felt dove ornament on Instagtram, please share a link in the comment section. Thanks so much for your help. </div>
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Proverbs 31:27 "She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness."Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-23983636136056788052017-10-22T13:12:00.001-04:002017-10-24T10:09:06.125-04:00Week 2 & 3 Progress ~ V8991 Couture JacketI decided to keep a running journal for this very overwhelming project. The goal is to write my progress daily and then post it at the end of the week. <a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2017/10/week-1-progress-v8991-couture-jacket.html" target="_blank">Read about week 1 here</a>. Now we can get started with week 2.... and unfortunately, this ran over to week 3.<br />
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I am now starting on my second week working on this project and looking at my jacket I come to a heavy conclusion.... I haven't really done anything yet. Yes, my pattern muslin was made and my fabric is cut out but I haven't sewn a single seam. Oh my!! I had better get to it.....<br />
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Picking up where I left off, with steps 14 is making the buttonholes. Here we have some pre-instructions. That is instructions to follow before you actually do the step. In this case, we are supposed to make practice button holes on scrap fabric before we actually start doing them on the true garment.<br />
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In step 14 Claire Shaeffer explains that she doesn't have a "notcher for making holes" so she "cuts a small triangle a the end". I've never heard of a notcher for making buttonholes but when I looked it up I found lots of examples of what looks like a leather hole punch. I have an antique one but I don't trust it to be sharp enough. So I went with a stiletto to open a hole in the fabric and then used my thread scissors to cut the notches.<br />
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Step 15 is stabilizing the area to be cut. I really like this technique. I set my stitch length to as short as I could and stitched very close to the basted cut line, using a zipper foot, from the front of the fabric.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close up (in terrible lighting, sorry) of the center thread designating where<br />
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In step 16 we actually cut the slit for the buttonhole. This wasn't that bad. That stabilized area on either side really gave a lot of support. There's also a tip to use glue on the cut edge to stabilize it. In my case this step was very important because I didn't use fusible interfacing. I used school glue. It didn't leave any discoloration and dried stiff, keeping the tweed from unraveling.<br />
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Steps 17 and 18 are instructions on how to hand stitch a buttonhole. Thankfully, I have had hours of practice doing this when I was making eyelet lace, also known as cutwork or broderie anglaise. Unfortunately, trying to do this without actual buttonhole twist and actual gimp made it incredibly difficult to achieve an acceptable result.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hand buttonhole worked in white topstitching thread with one strand<br />
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I went with topstitching thread because I can easily get that from Joann Fabric. I picked up some white (because the project lining is white) and followed the directions. I hated it. It just didn't look right to me. Eventually, over the course of two weeks, I decided to change my thread color to a dull green and use four strands behind the stitch as gimp. This gave a much nicer effect because the white thread stood out and using only one thread behind the stitch didn't fill in the areas where the fashion fabric shown through the stitching. Whereas the green recedes, making it look more natural against the tweed, and the four strands do a very nice job in adding bulk under the stitches.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finished hand sewn buttonholes in Gutermann topstitching thread<br />
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Steps 19 and 20 are to make faux bound buttonhole "flaps" on the interfacing side. I was going to skip this part. However, it does show itself to be necessary once you see the backside of the buttonhole. Let's just say that there is much to be desired in the stitching. For this part I tacked strips of silk ribbon to the interfacing.<br />
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Steps 21 to 26 are all about prepping the pockets.... of which I'm not doing.<br />
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Here's some tips that I found very helpful in making hand sewn buttonholes:<br />
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<li>Try to find true buttonhole twist and gimp in the color that you need. There are online retailers that sell in short lengths. I will definitely be taking this advice in my next project. It will go much smoother from the start with way less aggravation.</li>
<li>Work in a very well light space. I like to have a lamp shining over my shoulder when I'm hand sewing.</li>
<li>Use a sewing needle with a wide enough hole to pass the buttonhole twist easily. There's nothing more aggravating, in hand sewing, than not being able to thread your needle.</li>
<li>Wax your thread. You can get a little piece of wax in the notions section of WalMart and I'm sure Joann Fabric sells it. I couldn't find mine and used a regular, short pillar candle instead. </li>
<li>If you are using fabric covered buttons, make those first so you can check the size of your hole. You don't want to find out at the end that your buttons are too big for the holes.</li>
<li>Practice on scrap fashion fabric until you are satisfied with your work.</li>
<li>School glue is your friend. I dabbed it around the edge and didn't have any problems with my tweed unraveling. </li>
<li>Use the stabilizing stitch, in step 15, as your guide. Bring your stitches up just behind this stitch and you can achieve very even stitching.</li>
<li>Don't be afraid to take out a stitch if it doesn't fall where you want it to.</li>
<li>Thick gimp makes lovely buttonholes. If only I had had true gimp, they would be even better. Using multiple strands of thread was quite a hassle because inevitably a strand or two would end up getting caught up in my stitching thread. It really slowed me down trying to keep it all sorted.</li>
<li>Make sure and pull the stitches tightly as you make them. Also, try and keep them straight as you go. </li>
<li>Once you're finished, if it looks a bit wonky, you can fiddle with it to straighten it out. </li>
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If you have any other tips, I'd love to hear them. While I was familiar with the buttonhole stitch, I had never actually used it to make buttonholes. Lol. This was a great learning experience.<br />
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Looking ahead to next week's directions, I see that there are actual seams being sewn. I'm very excited about that.<br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-1549991865133333922017-10-07T13:49:00.000-04:002017-10-14T11:28:48.708-04:00Week 1 Progress ~ V8991 Couture JacketI decided to keep a running journal for this very overwhelming project. The goal is to write my progress daily and then post it at the end of the week. Here we go with week 1....<br />
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It's the first week in October and I figured that I really need to get started on this jacket if I want to be finished by Thanksgiving. Hopefully, I'll be doing daily updates on this project, on Instagram, and you can see, and read, my daily struggles with this project. LOL. I'll try to keep my blog as drama free as possible.<br />
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A Bit About The Pattern:<br />
The instructions take 8 pages (the directions in French start on page 6) and there are 112 steps. Five-eighths seam allowance is included and there are illustrations for 8 types of tailoring stitches. The very first instruction, even before step 1. is to make a muslin. So, here we go......<br />
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Upon inspecting the envelope, I noticed that there were no finished garment sizes and according to the envelope flap, I should take a size 18...... um, no. Having no idea how much wearing and design ease they put into this jacket, and with size 14 being the larges in the envelope, I went with the 14 for my first muslin. The big 4 pattern companies usually do suggest that I take a larger size than I need. I learned years ago to find and use the finished garment sizing instead.<br />
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It's really boxy in the front but has some shaping in the back when seen from the side. I'm not thrilled with the length. It seems to hit me at a really weird spot on my hip. I'm not sure if I want to lengthen it. For this first try I'm going to stick to the pattern and instructions as much as my patience will allow.<br />
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The first 6 steps are instructions on how to mark your fabric with thread using tailor's tacks and thread tracings (both are types of stitches). You're supposed to mark everything from your seam allowances to the pocket placements. I'm not sure about the pockets so I guess that I won't be adding any. As for marking the seam allowances, I totally cheated and just ran it under the machine needle. I used the longest stitch length that my machine has. I skipped marking the grain line all together.<br />
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Step 7 is trimming the bottom of the interfacing and basting the interfacing to the fashion fabric. This is just for the front pattern piece, in preparation to quilt the two together. To trim the interfacing, I ran a machine stitch along the bottom and cut on my stitch line. As for basting the interfacing to the fashion fabric, I just pinned it.<br />
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Then step 8 is quilting. I was actually really surprised that the directions called for machine quilting. I assumed that they would have you hand quilt it, but they don't. The quilting line was marked on the interfacing so I just ran my quilting stitch from the wrong side with regular thread instead of running from the right side with embroidery thread. As you can see, marking the grain line is important after all. As a side note, make sure you don't confuse embroidery thread with embroidery floss. They are two very different things. Floss is thick and thread is fine.<br />
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Step 9 is marking buttonholes and adding fusible interfacing to the back side of the tweed (fashion fabric) where the buttonholes will be. This step is self explanatory. However, because I'm not going to be using fusible interfacing, I had to do some research. I found nothing on the internet so I turned to my bookshelf of antique sewing books. There I found that diluted gum arabic was, in the old days, painted on the cut edge of fabric to keep it from fraying. You can actually still get gum arabic but not where I live. It's used in food and paint as an emulsifier and thickener. I guess that's the concept behind liquid stop fray products. So, stop fray it shall be.... but that step comes next week.<br />
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Step 10 and 11 I just could not get my head around. In step 10 they want you to baste the interfacing five eighths from the edge and in step 11 they want you to trim away three quarters from the edge. Perhaps they got the numbers wrong or perhaps it makes perfect sense, but not to me in the middle of the night. That seems to be when I have a chance to get some sewing done. I simply machine stitched three quarters from the edge and cut on the stitch line. Then basted the edge in place because the next steps are to cover this with a tape and I didn't want to fight with loose facing or pins.<br />
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Steps 12 and 13 are instructions on taping the front edge. There are no instructions as to what is to be used to tape the front edge. The Notions section does not list what to use so I asked on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/300735670271651/" target="_blank">McCall's facebook group</a>. My two responses were, quarter inch twill tape and the selvage edge of silk organza. I read about "stay tape" on the blog <a href="http://achallengingsew.typepad.com/my-blog/stay-tapes-and-roll-lines/" target="_blank">A Challenging Sew</a>. Then I found Couture Sewing Techniques, a book by Claire Shaeffer, where she writes that she uses silk organza or chiffon for a jacket with a foldline.... so, not this style. On Gertie's Blog for Better Sewing she wrote a post called <a href="http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2010/06/wild-world-of-stay-tape.html" target="_blank">The Wild World of Stay Tape</a>. Then I started finding "stay tape" on tailoring websites like this <a href="http://www.bblackandsons.com/stay-tape-p-1410.html" target="_blank">one</a>. Deeper into the rabbit hole I went until finally I was looking at historical tailoring websites that were talking about quarter inch twill tape...... So, coming full circle, that's what I went with.<br />
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I was hoping to get to step 20 this week. I guess that step 13 is a good place to stop because the task of making buttonholes begins in step 14. I really hope this goes well. Wish me luck!!! I'm going to need it.<br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-56907312687331045292017-09-28T16:01:00.000-04:002017-10-07T15:11:17.660-04:00White Raglan Sleeve Tee ~ SeptemberWith all the other activities that my kids participate in, it seems impossible sometimes to fit in even the easiest, quickest sewing project. This is the second time that I've used this vintage Simplicity 8471. The first I posted <a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2017/04/raglan-sleeve-tee-vintage-simplicity.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I picked up this white knit from my local fabric shop and my dear friend Valery gave me this pattern that belonged to her mother. I shared her gift of vintage patterns in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkuQyuBcj94" target="_blank">this video</a>. As for the pattern, it goes to a size 16 but by adding a strip down the front, and another one down the back, I was able to go up an extra size.<br />
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It's finally starting to get chilly and that's really putting me in the mood to make fall and winter garments. Wish me luck with my couture jacket.<br />
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I am so glad that I was finally able to get myself back into a sewing rhythm. Even if it was just in time to pack up my finished projects because we are now moving steadily into fall and winter months.</div>
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I really don't have any specific plans, however, I do need to work on the Couture Blazer in order to be finished with it by Thanksgiving.<br />
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And there is a nice blue corduroy jacket that was in the middle of last winter that I could really use this fall.</div>
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Not to mention a cream and red striped tropical weight wool that is almost a finished jacket. The only real problem that I see here is that it probably doesn't fit me as I was at least a size or two smaller when I started this years ago.<br />
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The projects that I currently find myself thinking about are my plans to take the scrap fabric from this years projects and use them to make Christmas ornaments and small gift toppers.<br />
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Then I stumbled onto some other projects that went wrong in one way or another. Oh my!!! What is a girl to do when things are just not working out. Finally, I found that brown linen in a place that I just knew it couldn't be. I was able to throw that pair together and then another pair from an olive green mystery material. I couldn't tell you what the fiber content is or where I got it. I couldn't even tell you how long I had it. Honestly, I don't even care. I'm just thrilled that I am back on the path to happy sewing with two successful projects this month.<br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-70882673669477910922017-08-11T19:50:00.000-04:002017-11-06T20:00:01.646-05:0020 Facts About Me<div>
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This is the list I wrote when <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runningnstyle/" target="_blank">Renata</a> tagged me, back in April, with the 20 Facts About Me tag on Instagram. Unfortunately, Instagram doesn't care for my long windedness. So, I edited it down to post over there. Somehow, It never got posted. So here it is. Better late than never. </div>
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1. My first try at sewing was a horribly ugly sweatshirt in high school, home economics. I never even wanted to see a machine again. Lol</div>
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-1486655306563308532017-07-21T14:24:00.000-04:002017-09-20T14:24:42.288-04:00Cropped Pants ~ July ProjectI posted a picture of three fabrics on Instagram asking for suggestions of what to make with them. I received some amazing ideas and was inspired to totally change my July sewing plans. I can't even remember what I originally wanted to make because as soon as the inspiration hit for these pants, the old idea was forgotten, instantly. <br />
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I started with this stash fabric that was purchased years ago, for my girls, and a pattern from the stash as well. <br />
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I went with New Look #6130 in a straight 14. I was expecting to need to take in the fullness at the hem but in the end I just shortened them. The fabric is cotton with a bit of stretch and a bit see through so I lined it with simple muslin and hand felled the seams. The invisible zip was a snap. This was a simple and relatively quick project and I'm loving wearing these great cropped pants. <br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-10048049843377508462017-07-07T14:17:00.000-04:002017-09-20T14:19:14.045-04:00Bootstrap Fashion Custom Fit Ruffle Top ~ July ProjectWhile surfing the net in search of the perfect ruffle top to go with my cropped pants outfit for July, I came across an image for this really cute ruffle top. However, it was from a company (and sold on a website) that I had never heard of. After several days of finding nothing, and constantly coming back to that cute top, I decided to do some research. As it turns out there are loads of conversations and reviews about the company and it's offerings on PatternReview.com. I also found a few sewing bloggers that wrote about this exact pattern. So, I decided to take the plunge........ and I'm thrilled that I did.<br />
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When purchasing the pattern, you give your measurements and pay online. The pattern comes in your e-mail as a PDF in about 30 minutes. So in less than an hour after completing the transaction, I could have been putting together the pattern and getting ready so sew my new top. Instead, I browsed their website and added about a dozen other patterns to my wish list. I was, of course, assuming that the pattern was going to be perfect and I was going to want to purchase more.<br />
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Finally, I did print and tape together the pattern and cut it out. It was very easy, being a simple pattern. I made it up in some white jersey that I purchased in January for a different project. So this totally counts as stash busting. The fit is great and I could make more in a snap. <br />
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The only issue that I came across was a small detail that I overlooked. When cutting out the ruffle please notice that the seam allowance stops. That is totally done on purpose and you should take it seriously. This little oversight on my part led to frustration and an embarrassing email to the company asking for help.<br />
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I did make two simple changes, simply for personal preference. I changed the side that the ruffle is on. Lol, it's supposed to go on the other side. Also, I had read that Bootstrap patterns ran short, so I added several inches to the bottom hemline. As it turns out, this was totally unnecessary for me. The pattern was plenty long enough and with what I added could have been a mini skirt. Lol. I did take the excess back off.<br />
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If I make this again I will be adding other small changes. The first is to cut the front neckline a tad lower. It catches me really high. The next is to move the end point for the front pleats (which I gathered instead) up a tad to just under my bust. There is just a bit more fullness in my abdominal area than I like.<br />
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Normally, I take a generous amount of time in finishing the inside seams of my garments (most often flat felling) but this time I skipped this step. Partially because it's a knit and I have found that the seams stay very stable through wearing and washing. Also because it's a white knit and I fully expect that it will be ruined very quickly with stains. Hahaha! <br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-12329897315689487872017-06-25T18:53:00.000-04:002017-07-12T20:37:13.295-04:00July Sewing PlansI haven't been getting all the projects finished that I would like and that's putting me behind schedule. Here's a list of the items on my "to make now" list.<br />
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1. I need to finish my bathing suit cover up but I'm really not inspired to keep going with it. It's almost finished, though, so I will..... sooner or later.<br />
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2. A canvas backpack is supposed to be on the list to finish up my June outfit.<br />
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3. For July I am excited to make, what I hope to be, a really cute top and short pants with wedge espadrille outfit. This is the project that I am excited and driven to work on. That said, it's probably going to be the one that gets finished first.<br />
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A while ago I posted a picture of some fabrics on Instagram, asking for suggestions of what to make with them. I received some really great suggestions. I'm loving the idea of making this pink table cloth check into short pants. I own and already have worked with New Look 6130 (cropped pants) as shorts and know the waistline and rise fit me well. All I need to do is work up a muslin to check for length and width of the leg. I'm hoping that is a quick make.<br />
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The top is a pattern from Bootstrap Fashion. I just found the company on-line while trying to find a ruffle top pattern to go with the above pants idea. I hadn't used this company before or even heard of them until now. There are lots of blog posts and reviews on PatternReview.com on the company. So, after reading everything I could, I gave the company a try. You choose a pattern, give your measurements and pay with PayPal and your custom pattern hits your e-mail in about 30 minutes as a PDF. I've already printed it, cut it out, and taped it together. Now I just have to make it up. I'm thinking it should go together quickly as well.<br />
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For the shoes, I picked up a couple packs of Dritz espadrille wedges. I need to find some white, embroidered, eyelet fabric to finish a kit for this outfit. Perhaps I can do a cute ancle tie instead of the buckle strap that's suggested.<br />
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Here's a video I published to YouTube chatting all about my finished projects and my future plans (listed above). I'd be thrilled if you took the time to watch and add a comment. I'm still not very confident at the whole YouTube thing but hopefully I'll get the hang of it soon.<br />
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03237483834153846307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832976440737957145.post-54875688199660197922017-06-19T07:00:00.000-04:002017-06-25T19:56:39.298-04:00My First ShirtdressI have never really thought about making a shirtdress for myself. Mostly because I tend toward structured skirts and separates. A shirtdress is neither. However, thanks to Instagram I have been introduced to the #sewtogetherforsummer. It's titled "2017 Is The Summer Of The Shirtdress".<br />
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The rules are easy; make a shirtdress from any pattern, in any fabric. Then share on social media by June 21st. To be official you, of course, have to follow specific accounts and use the hashtag.</div>
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Looking at my pattern stash (<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mrsjessicadean/pattern-stash/" target="_blank">I've posted most of it to Pinterest</a>) there were two that jumped out at me.</div>
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The first was NewLook 6963. I was considering the sleeveless version. The second was a top that's been on my to-do list for some time. However, it didn't fit with the theme, since I want the top view. Then I realized that I had McCall's MP345. That pattern is actually a shirtdress.<br />
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The pattern made up very quickly. The only fidgety part was the collar and front placket and they went together like a dream. I used size 16 (my current size is generally 14) because I wanted this to be a little roomy. The only alterations that I made were that I left off the collar and I didn't attach the belt at the side seams. Also, I didn't attach any buttons, instead I just stitched the front plackets together at a point that would allow me to pull the dress over my head and be modest enough to leave open.<br />
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The sleeves are from an entirely different pattern. I was originally going to use the cap sleeve from New Look 6808 because I know that I love the shape of that one. In the end, I decided to try something new so I used the sleeve from Simplicity 2917. I had just moved that pattern from my stash to my "to be made" pile and wanted to see how the sleeve laid. I'm on the fence about it. </div>
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The dress is extremely big and has no shape. I knew that going into this project, however. The one detail that surprised me was how high the hem is on the side. Since I'm more conservative in my dress, this is not going to work for me as a dress to wear in public. I could easily use it as a night shirt but I plan on slashing the front and extending the placket to the hem. I will also have to install a fastener, probably snaps. Once I've remade it, I can use it as a long shirt and wear it open with a tank top underneath and bottoms, of course<br />
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I finished the seams with my favorite seam treatment, flat felling. I did use the machine for top stitching instead of sewing it by hand. I used a teal thread to try and bring out the teal in the fabric.<br />
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Day 1 of Me Made May 2017. I wore a barely there silk chiffon cowl neck, backwards, as evidenced by my bathroom selfie. Lol 😂 I made this in 2013 from McCalls M6563. (<a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2013/10/salmon-pink-silk-chiffon-cowl-neck-top.html" target="_blank">blog post here</a>) At the time I was obsessed with finding the perfect cowl neck. I'm not into them anymore. So, this top has been resting for a long while. It's nice and slouchy for hanging out at home.</div>
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Day 2 of Me Made May 2017. I made this linen top from NewLook 6808 in 2013. (<a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2014/04/peach-top-newlook-6808.html" target="_blank">blog post here</a>) I was afraid to try a zipper so I made it a little big and use it as a pullover. </div>
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Day 3 of Me Made May 2017. I found a new pajama top today. I made this cowl neck, cotton top in 2014 from Simplicity 1716. (<a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2014/03/cowl-neck-t-shirt.html" target="_blank">blog post here</a>) I'm not into that neckline anymore but this knit is so comfortable, it's a keeper.</div>
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Day 4 of Me Made May 2017 - I just finished this refashion/wearable muslin of Simplicity 3750 on Tuesday (<a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2017/05/simplicity-3750-refashion_2.html" target="_blank">blogged here</a>). Feeling a bit naked because I don't usually have such a low neckline. Just call me old fashioned. I have a short list of fitting corrections for the final project.</div>
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Day 5 of Me Made May 2017. This is turning out to be a great way to clear out the pieces I can't/don't wear anymore. The striped cowl neck was a wearable muslin from McCalls M6563 (<a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2014/03/striped-cotton-voile-top.html" target="_blank">details here</a>). The yellow silk cowl neck is my very first modern top project ever (<a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2013/04/ties-in-action-project-update-easter.html" target="_blank">blogged here</a>). Both have matching sashes. Neither of them fit me. What can I remake these into???<br />
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It was an Eddie Bauer, 100% cotton dress shirt with a rip down the sleeve. I have no idea how he managed to rip it..let me just attest to the amazing quality of this shirt. The fabric is thick, the colors are still vivid, and All the seams were re-enforced. This was a well made shirt that took forever to take apart. Lol. But I persevered. </div>
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I do have to confess that the blanket stitching on the shoes gave me a lot of anxiety... until I actually started working the stitch. Isn't it interesting how some of the things we get hung up about end up being no big deal. The same thing happened to me when I used grommets for the first time.<br />
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~ <a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2017/05/dritz-espadrille-kit-i-made-shoes.html" target="_blank">Espadrilles</a> </div>
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~ <a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2017/04/black-linen-pj-pants-simplicity-1502.html" target="_blank">Pajama Pants</a></div>
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~ <a href="http://sterlingthimble.blogspot.com/2017/04/raglan-sleeve-tee-vintage-simplicity.html" target="_blank">Pajama Top</a><br />
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Let me just say that I am loving this t-shirt pattern. I'm not really a t-shirt kind of girl but this pattern has everything that I want.<br />
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It's a 1970s, raglan sleeve, knit pattern from Simplicity. I used a gorgeous, black, cotton, lace fabric from my local shop and some of their black, cotton, jersey. The jersey is mixed with something but I didn't take note of what. I just went with the thickest black jersey that they had. </div>
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The package size only goes up to a 16 but according to the recommendation chart, I needed a size 18. Grading up was easy, I just added a bit to the center front and center back. The sleeves didn't need finishing because the lace had a beautiful, scalloped, trim on the edge that I left plain. I did take the time to flat fell all of my other seams and the neckband went on like a dream. </div>
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I will definitely be making this top again. It's supposed to be the top to my pj set but I'll be wearing this with jeans and anything else I can think of. I'm so pleased with how well, and easily, and quickly, it worked up. </div>
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