tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29906123535502732552024-03-16T16:19:45.230-05:00SewBaby NewsAnn's Sewing ExperimentsAnn Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.comBlogger350125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-26481366732607193272020-11-23T10:14:00.000-06:002020-11-23T10:14:21.953-06:00Grey Cashmere Coat Simplicity 3672<p><br /></p><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/AVvXsEj7o-ykzV8wf0CtgrsM8vw5HDZKEEQw8A40mS1B71gXfE29VMY2zBAPVZgNnocZMjATiK04GTf6M4OIYlLeL77Jz6hP_faJLZt-_Ohy20bl-B02OBwa6OoLu2E8ydydOOljI0mxjef8a9VA/s864/Simplicty3672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Simplicity 3672" border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="671" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7o-ykzV8wf0CtgrsM8vw5HDZKEEQw8A40mS1B71gXfE29VMY2zBAPVZgNnocZMjATiK04GTf6M4OIYlLeL77Jz6hP_faJLZt-_Ohy20bl-B02OBwa6OoLu2E8ydydOOljI0mxjef8a9VA/s16000/Simplicty3672.jpg" title="Simplicity 3672" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>For the past few months, Fabric Mart has had the most gorgeous array of Michael Kors Wool Blend Coatings that I
have ever seen! During COVID stay at home time, I've been letting my
gray grow out, and I thought that even though some of the delicious sounding
shades like apricot and apple green would be beautiful, the heathered
gray shade would be the most flattering to my gray hair and the most
versatile for a winter coat. And it was one of the coatings that listed Cashmere as one of the fiber components, so I was curious as to how that would feel.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFGojy-RelQgfMn56EDCvdwaSpmu0_F6iiS4S7FRwjDtzZaHVBnLyh31F3zWDTP8hh9FngFpdK_Z2oeCEJEU3TPyUEcq9jrussiQwQDAZKwsXbaZa4PkTjofXrDzjm6a7jV1do1-2t6Bv/s444/3672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="364" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFGojy-RelQgfMn56EDCvdwaSpmu0_F6iiS4S7FRwjDtzZaHVBnLyh31F3zWDTP8hh9FngFpdK_Z2oeCEJEU3TPyUEcq9jrussiQwQDAZKwsXbaZa4PkTjofXrDzjm6a7jV1do1-2t6Bv/s320/3672.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeIxC_w61Ki1oXGYMXXAcZhzyr3qJoKxczDmreINMss6Pd7XOh_rc7u3PLDTJDrv6MmwWpmD7sTsHKmGwvfCXAnA-AM8z4MB5Kl0TFX436CtIgzpIq3O2oVYhGe68zd-PBXSSggTTTux6y/s386/3672fb.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="297" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeIxC_w61Ki1oXGYMXXAcZhzyr3qJoKxczDmreINMss6Pd7XOh_rc7u3PLDTJDrv6MmwWpmD7sTsHKmGwvfCXAnA-AM8z4MB5Kl0TFX436CtIgzpIq3O2oVYhGe68zd-PBXSSggTTTux6y/s320/3672fb.gif" /></a></div><br /><p>When I received my fabric, I was just astonished at how soft it was and
what a beautiful drape it had. I searched and searched for the perfect
pattern- changing my mind at least a dozen times before I settled on
Simplicity 3672. This is one of the few patterns that only was
available in sizes 18-24, and not in smaller sizes. It is about 10
years old, but there are definitely copies available on the internet.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfrr_shYdfq1aQNzMXrnjUS_3Geen1RPcVV3ZQ__MC1H3Jw0Pec_ZuiX9nALS35KKIBtE686wP1AL5WrxqRH5bDPF6TWT4h-1wvM8bgoBF3Ik4wDCcnS2bfAgg6IWHfeY-WkVlU0KGOEc/s864/lining.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="864" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfrr_shYdfq1aQNzMXrnjUS_3Geen1RPcVV3ZQ__MC1H3Jw0Pec_ZuiX9nALS35KKIBtE686wP1AL5WrxqRH5bDPF6TWT4h-1wvM8bgoBF3Ik4wDCcnS2bfAgg6IWHfeY-WkVlU0KGOEc/w640-h426/lining.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I made a cross between View B and C- cutting about 5 inches longer than
View B, using the belt for closure instead of buttons. This is a pretty
simple coat design, and at the same time very classic. It is lined,
and for the lining, I was lucky that I had a cut of stretch
satin in silver gray. It turned out to be a great color for lining this coat. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI21OIddPAYtacxFq8WelHUtU4tGF87XAklS0sdG2HuPLx0cOD3HYgI-2b00A-i1HiHtxfXuvEu5iSlbVApFKTuM3UUUvToPxFUSao7b6Vey7pkUniSBECdYQ_8kSKrWbQ1aLLlBtsOcgD/s2048/IMG_3014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI21OIddPAYtacxFq8WelHUtU4tGF87XAklS0sdG2HuPLx0cOD3HYgI-2b00A-i1HiHtxfXuvEu5iSlbVApFKTuM3UUUvToPxFUSao7b6Vey7pkUniSBECdYQ_8kSKrWbQ1aLLlBtsOcgD/w480-h640/IMG_3014.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p> </p><p>For a brief time earlier this fall, there were also some professional
quality shoulder pads and sleeve heads from Milly on the Fabric Mart
site. Both of those things are rare to find available for home sewists,
so I had ordered a few, and had them on hand when I started this coat.
Using shoulder pads and sleeve heads makes such a huge difference in
how the coat hangs on you. Here is what they look like in progress.
The sleeve head is the white/tan piece that is sewn in on the sleeve
side of the armscye. The black piece is the shoulder pad, which is sewn
in on the shoulder side of the armscye. </p><p></p>This view also shows you that there is a definite wrong/right side to
the wool. The wrong side doesn't have a brushed finish and right side
does. Here's a close up to try to capture the texture of the right
side. It is sooo soft! This also has a very distinctive nap, which
means that all of your pieces have to be laid out in the same direction.<p></p><p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPspsQ3d41n6mxlZ1B80cU8xkHQkEtZKOxfk8bQ04ttSjd_6e53mSrG3qBpVa51rzZXEXFFRl-8qQdUJq6WhzbzmIbN2KNolNtGQe5L3-ahiSFP_LuqFdAI03LvzLSHosOgYipufIwAk7/s864/napcloseup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="737" data-original-width="864" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPspsQ3d41n6mxlZ1B80cU8xkHQkEtZKOxfk8bQ04ttSjd_6e53mSrG3qBpVa51rzZXEXFFRl-8qQdUJq6WhzbzmIbN2KNolNtGQe5L3-ahiSFP_LuqFdAI03LvzLSHosOgYipufIwAk7/w640-h546/napcloseup.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>And a view of the back princess seams.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOVvxn_-PsGYO6B4FBFbUH8LKU7IHXTDGH9SqfT9QvAGiTWictJGvUVkZ4E54q5ZzVGHLuCtamtPyL9qzu6F9rtozN9zf9k28YeFc-zT0tK8xDmrZn4HPTrfxUbID0wv4tdciNo5vaADN/s864/back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="864" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOVvxn_-PsGYO6B4FBFbUH8LKU7IHXTDGH9SqfT9QvAGiTWictJGvUVkZ4E54q5ZzVGHLuCtamtPyL9qzu6F9rtozN9zf9k28YeFc-zT0tK8xDmrZn4HPTrfxUbID0wv4tdciNo5vaADN/w640-h426/back.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> I added the belt loops- they weren't in the pattern which was silly! I
really can't imagine having to worry about your belt falling on the
ground everytime you take off your coat! I found that this style with
the wide collar is pretty popular. Here is one that is very similar:<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5gswuN2ixajVqCOVv57_0qgjRoXF4U2JNZ79dPm69XlfW1L3L1DEoklCw5rars_nTV92QDufCVAfscW1hql2Ysa4qsfrJ3MoSWVh_EEoTTC0bzB9LvLUPvRkRGqxufPyK47YMjh_oSe9w/s563/Inspiriation+Coat.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="338" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5gswuN2ixajVqCOVv57_0qgjRoXF4U2JNZ79dPm69XlfW1L3L1DEoklCw5rars_nTV92QDufCVAfscW1hql2Ysa4qsfrJ3MoSWVh_EEoTTC0bzB9LvLUPvRkRGqxufPyK47YMjh_oSe9w/w384-h640/Inspiriation+Coat.PNG" width="384" /></a></div>The only thing that I would change if I make this pattern again is to
raise the pocket placement up about 1 inch. They are slightly too low
in my opinion. And I am tall. If you are shorter, you might want to
move them up 2 inches.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQIv40RwvH9mk5-wbbAIvO6oGKn_fIsiqldSP0Z4kTw-HpPCKFc7OFiCWfomBlUajyGhjF2Ygj9BaPOwv_yJ65ZUVsnF9o6Sw8O8tIdsC2cIjP5QjHg-Z_eNm8I8arR6hqIfq8ZboNiiNw/s864/Simplicity+3762C.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Simplicity 3672" border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQIv40RwvH9mk5-wbbAIvO6oGKn_fIsiqldSP0Z4kTw-HpPCKFc7OFiCWfomBlUajyGhjF2Ygj9BaPOwv_yJ65ZUVsnF9o6Sw8O8tIdsC2cIjP5QjHg-Z_eNm8I8arR6hqIfq8ZboNiiNw/s16000/Simplicity+3762C.jpg" title="Simplicity 3672" /></a></div><br /> I just absolutely love making coats- and when the fabric is this
special, it is really so satisfying to see it all come together. I
don't really do full tailoring, although I do know how. I think if you
use quality interfacing, shoulder pads, and sleeve heads, you'll get the
most bang for your buck. Also, don't skimp on the lining. For a
winter coat, you don't want a flimsy lining. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZrU2GkN7QuginFT9DCRs72OxQz7K7jT7AW7H_tNjJK69MghlZtW65dcz_kQi-cS-yvglJRNH1ZRB6rxyP75fcenw6YELv1Bb8baWCbNIbjerRzc0EsN3i4L142KME1o2JiD1b7DpP1hJ/s864/bridge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Simplicity 3672" border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="527" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZrU2GkN7QuginFT9DCRs72OxQz7K7jT7AW7H_tNjJK69MghlZtW65dcz_kQi-cS-yvglJRNH1ZRB6rxyP75fcenw6YELv1Bb8baWCbNIbjerRzc0EsN3i4L142KME1o2JiD1b7DpP1hJ/s16000/bridge.jpg" title="Simplicity 3672" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YKx5a4KdXcpjpdpfXVmu4GvY6GK-xevOF4HndrrrOTmP_2dKzJvWxNy5fIA6fcm6EEJgkwoAoXVNZ-8RjMTAXwpv0DCKb-5rWS3GukxaWOrGJlFkCPbvvwry47rfMDWA64Wf3wUUK4eZ/s864/geese.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="864" height="511" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YKx5a4KdXcpjpdpfXVmu4GvY6GK-xevOF4HndrrrOTmP_2dKzJvWxNy5fIA6fcm6EEJgkwoAoXVNZ-8RjMTAXwpv0DCKb-5rWS3GukxaWOrGJlFkCPbvvwry47rfMDWA64Wf3wUUK4eZ/w696-h511/geese.jpg" width="696" /></a></div><p></p><p>It was nice to get out of the house on a beautiful fall day to take
these photos. The park was relatively empty, which was strange to see,
but I guess everyone is being as cautious as possible these days. Just
me, my neighbor who was the photographer, and tons of geese! The geese
must be wondering what has happened to all of the people!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6UjNoRhS5il7kOhN-iyQCK2dlD95wI0Juh1T2R4XmsTXhEBXYacgUlrzY5gDcR1TCDf-psFXs8-GnoMJu6Cv5b-XZq9sb0PgYXsY1OUh93JmzTSHFjP9SQpVvmsQaeJ_O8HzGJej9LLHh/s864/Simplicity+3762E.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6UjNoRhS5il7kOhN-iyQCK2dlD95wI0Juh1T2R4XmsTXhEBXYacgUlrzY5gDcR1TCDf-psFXs8-GnoMJu6Cv5b-XZq9sb0PgYXsY1OUh93JmzTSHFjP9SQpVvmsQaeJ_O8HzGJej9LLHh/s16000/Simplicity+3762E.jpg" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, even if it is virtual, and stay safe! Sew something warm and snuggly if you can.</p><p><i>Happy Sewing!</i></p><p><i>Ann </i><br /></p>Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-63203724304053485732020-10-24T11:55:00.004-05:002020-10-24T11:57:10.708-05:00Cafe au Lait Linen Dress Vogue 1694<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJmoPdafydGDKHTBVKJVnsbW8BrY-HVqoQarRE5gseLuANPn8XOSr3Iyb-oiN0KFdvAQ7oVQUqyypxa8IfAsJ6OXGtv_XtQ53nGzEEnVihs4qeAcT3_seO-EyHh_0Qx_SQI1AZ0j8WyDBC/s792/IMG_6621.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="520" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJmoPdafydGDKHTBVKJVnsbW8BrY-HVqoQarRE5gseLuANPn8XOSr3Iyb-oiN0KFdvAQ7oVQUqyypxa8IfAsJ6OXGtv_XtQ53nGzEEnVihs4qeAcT3_seO-EyHh_0Qx_SQI1AZ0j8WyDBC/w420-h640/IMG_6621.jpeg" width="420" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Hello everyone. This linen dress is the first thing that I made after my
husband passed away 2 months ago. At first, it was a real struggle- I
kept putting things together the wrong way and having to rip it out and
do it over again. I probably shouldn't have chosen an asymmetrical
design with fabric that looks the same on both sides for my first
project! But as I finished, I felt a real sense of accomplishment! I
have to say that creating something unique and special was just what I
needed to feel a little like myself again. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95FtFcDReXaGGldd4L3BCcHniMsi-MK2LPcOHP0aj2ONg4V5vVQBX00s90yOnwl083qUspBVS2G8yOToDeAIuzUue235bc5InfIwR3mzW24g8z82ai5vlVTe9hz6LS1haGB4bCIpyVDdI/s792/IMG_6609.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="528" height="753" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95FtFcDReXaGGldd4L3BCcHniMsi-MK2LPcOHP0aj2ONg4V5vVQBX00s90yOnwl083qUspBVS2G8yOToDeAIuzUue235bc5InfIwR3mzW24g8z82ai5vlVTe9hz6LS1haGB4bCIpyVDdI/w501-h753/IMG_6609.jpeg" width="501" /></a></div><br /><p>I used three coordinating pieces of linen- a deep coffee colored brown, a
milky cream, and an abstract print with whipped cream, cloves, and
cinnamon it- thus, my cafe au lait dress!
Linen is so wonderful to work with. You do need to accept that
wrinkles will be part of the look though, which I am fine with. For the
pattern, I used Vogue 1694 which is a Marcy Tilton design and the fabric was from Fabric Mart Fabrics. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZqJEZ7WGTscznCZ4SuUzc19ZUGXQjdSDLEaP2Akn7KBJdm3ebGSqvqOLeeu-W_1IcSLsLqqb_u9QB3bwmehQZ95iGaso3T6iTA7NfM1VxdfheQrlSS8hBz33A3WFo4yf-PvqT8L3ZMh2G/s1800/V1694_envelope_front__83279.1588103532.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1309" height="607" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZqJEZ7WGTscznCZ4SuUzc19ZUGXQjdSDLEaP2Akn7KBJdm3ebGSqvqOLeeu-W_1IcSLsLqqb_u9QB3bwmehQZ95iGaso3T6iTA7NfM1VxdfheQrlSS8hBz33A3WFo4yf-PvqT8L3ZMh2G/w442-h607/V1694_envelope_front__83279.1588103532.webp" width="442" /></a></div>This is an interesting pattern to make, as it has both an asymmetrical
neckline and hemline. The hem is completely faced with separate
pieces. I would put it in the intermediate skill category- not hard,
but like a jigsaw puzzle to figure out.<br /> <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY312ycwSYpalZjpEUBthNaUkt-NFAG0l_-d81fAQIO8WMEI3ZM4ayJFkfyHwuss8vKE8PuUUpEPt3epbVOTY95fmKSGKQNek3s0-NguZxigmiH8KqSpKzYAbwdZsepS6lGaCjgJRsl-KY/s792/IMG_6623.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="792" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY312ycwSYpalZjpEUBthNaUkt-NFAG0l_-d81fAQIO8WMEI3ZM4ayJFkfyHwuss8vKE8PuUUpEPt3epbVOTY95fmKSGKQNek3s0-NguZxigmiH8KqSpKzYAbwdZsepS6lGaCjgJRsl-KY/w572-h476/IMG_6623.jpeg" width="572" /></a></div><br /> I used the print to make a coordinating face mask. I have to say, linen
isn't as comfortable as the cotton face masks that I'm used to- it's a
little rougher on the skin. But it is nice to have one that matches!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoziBGKDGuiu-5bDfo4SOh2Sck4ki0JCry5q4tcfIqdiEv61ZspTbyt3AUV4QoU01AgGt7SVnqTqlidNFfXuSpcBYxCLWT9Gu2JgjzdRFUgg9n5vD4iBxgcqd11RUBrs2Au8f-jy6q9bFO/s792/IMG_6619.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="739" height="621" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoziBGKDGuiu-5bDfo4SOh2Sck4ki0JCry5q4tcfIqdiEv61ZspTbyt3AUV4QoU01AgGt7SVnqTqlidNFfXuSpcBYxCLWT9Gu2JgjzdRFUgg9n5vD4iBxgcqd11RUBrs2Au8f-jy6q9bFO/w580-h621/IMG_6619.jpeg" width="580" /></a></div><br /> You can see how the back pieces connect to the front pieces here. You
really could use as many different fabrics as you want to mix
together. The pattern sizing is generous and long- I am tall and didn't
add anything to the length. I'm also a DD bra cup size, and didn't do a
full bust adjustment. There is an inseam pocket on the right side
seam.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1A9P2p0PJeFXmPyUA5WHr7muz5Zu7ppxFdJPWx4HD0mWNQPMzoyqKO_MJb_pguQRcc81cA2D47sER1CsQYrfZLLnKnVGdZ-LsYqECEeLbDkgJbpUJQer9cf3eLXEw66ihSzfB55-Q8Z3v/s792/IMG_6618.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="792" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1A9P2p0PJeFXmPyUA5WHr7muz5Zu7ppxFdJPWx4HD0mWNQPMzoyqKO_MJb_pguQRcc81cA2D47sER1CsQYrfZLLnKnVGdZ-LsYqECEeLbDkgJbpUJQer9cf3eLXEw66ihSzfB55-Q8Z3v/w601-h400/IMG_6618.jpeg" width="601" /></a></div><br /> And then another pocket is in the horizontal seam on the left! I like
this pocket placement. It feels natural and at the right height.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cLAnG9EZH3dmwSW5ehR-KE4jEOl2EGWXP7BIKYeIlviRWeP7zFaX_jToOOfpDO3Toobq3gEYYjL-ZDXLUCtfhOjaYJCaW1SPM44I1Yf_QUzEZmf5CDVFDtyrbFdL1J5bdvHfkh-E1ADr/s792/IMG_6627.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="662" height="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cLAnG9EZH3dmwSW5ehR-KE4jEOl2EGWXP7BIKYeIlviRWeP7zFaX_jToOOfpDO3Toobq3gEYYjL-ZDXLUCtfhOjaYJCaW1SPM44I1Yf_QUzEZmf5CDVFDtyrbFdL1J5bdvHfkh-E1ADr/w576-h690/IMG_6627.jpeg" width="576" /></a></div><br /> Since it is getting a little chilly, I made a little bolero to go with
it out of the deep brown linen- figuring if it cold and sunny, the dark
color will absorb more heat. I used McCall's 6461 to make it, which is
just the easiest pattern. I also made it out of a white lace <a href="http://blog.fabricmartfabrics.com/2019/08/made-by-fabricista-lace-and-flowers-for.html">here</a> last summer. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn1Xmjau-11I5MY8_YjrC-PHY-7S-DJdPd3UNgVh_KD1e7ntQB_tDf3kHDNfG9w1Ah7Fb0-INvIMbdSHSJEIj4tKmncJgZ2UU6pDjpUujQGgCjllpQS-u1gWXn9DeMKwQOpkCpNmF-jpE-/s792/IMG_6629.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="528" height="769" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn1Xmjau-11I5MY8_YjrC-PHY-7S-DJdPd3UNgVh_KD1e7ntQB_tDf3kHDNfG9w1Ah7Fb0-INvIMbdSHSJEIj4tKmncJgZ2UU6pDjpUujQGgCjllpQS-u1gWXn9DeMKwQOpkCpNmF-jpE-/w512-h769/IMG_6629.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><br /> After making the dress, I had about 1-1/2 yards left of the printed
linen left, and decided to try a new culotte pattern from the Burda Plus
magazine with my leftover fabric. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI0WQcSJpT3KIPgdW1T1fLvJ5FW7Re5KHgRxSMzr0s6oJbJLwRY61rs4ZCc1oBY1cf4yutQk2vkayG8z1GZjgShPCoTjZH_BYz3qjdFZvTLG0qcV3ePmE-4IPDMlD73fq1uN3-Ycp4CUNm/s827/IMG_6679.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="827" data-original-width="792" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI0WQcSJpT3KIPgdW1T1fLvJ5FW7Re5KHgRxSMzr0s6oJbJLwRY61rs4ZCc1oBY1cf4yutQk2vkayG8z1GZjgShPCoTjZH_BYz3qjdFZvTLG0qcV3ePmE-4IPDMlD73fq1uN3-Ycp4CUNm/w545-h570/IMG_6679.jpeg" width="545" /></a></div><br /><p>These are design #416 from the Spring/Summer 2020 Burda plus issue.
They have a faux fly front, pockets, and partial elastic waistband and
come in European sizes 44-60.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMq_R5QzkWKqEQ04USAsEuOSvz8Qi50lLPAptiZefIVNA5laMaWqmGYtX7xMwN6T8zDu7XsUD3_PCC62xqfLCjF6Ovd-_N_nDwKvAt9ajHBoTm5_4sgNU4vyDQRzKBF5Jtb5AnwvTIcJx/s490/Burda+416+1.2020.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="490" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMq_R5QzkWKqEQ04USAsEuOSvz8Qi50lLPAptiZefIVNA5laMaWqmGYtX7xMwN6T8zDu7XsUD3_PCC62xqfLCjF6Ovd-_N_nDwKvAt9ajHBoTm5_4sgNU4vyDQRzKBF5Jtb5AnwvTIcJx/w391-h376/Burda+416+1.2020.PNG" width="391" /></a></div><br /> They are very comfortable, and I will probably wear them more next
summer, since they are a white background. The cream linen asymmetrical top is one that I made
back in 2016! Here is the original <a href="http://blog.fabricmartfabrics.com/2016/04/made-by-fabricista-neutral-linen.html">post</a>.
The pants that I originally made to go with them wore out a long time
ago, so I'm happy to have another item to wear with it, and give it a
second life.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKTmGLQzeO5yyE5TEhHiiFFja2tpH8JTPxvS7GpDtP9yNlW7J1qRgfxeAShmS5DSE8Nkh2PeTxPk2MIIYTRu8QTBI8dd6A010XAxRWigypSDZlXi99hCDnB6URPFncTZRSyHx_yqk1V66/s947/IMG_6641.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="947" data-original-width="792" height="596" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKTmGLQzeO5yyE5TEhHiiFFja2tpH8JTPxvS7GpDtP9yNlW7J1qRgfxeAShmS5DSE8Nkh2PeTxPk2MIIYTRu8QTBI8dd6A010XAxRWigypSDZlXi99hCDnB6URPFncTZRSyHx_yqk1V66/w499-h596/IMG_6641.jpeg" width="499" /></a></div><br /> The bolero shrug works well with this top too. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbApxF5dgDpHzWHs60veaCt5-q1JE0iA-1CsbFBz5zU4FnvldVcq-ne9taVsoA6VyvoJ-RbQKt7hqnB5E_GF1yUmXywB7jIggMdhmgEneaQZLwjGmI7yTyvfYaMowRoB-mEkAUDPvujt6Q/s864/IMG_6643.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="576" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbApxF5dgDpHzWHs60veaCt5-q1JE0iA-1CsbFBz5zU4FnvldVcq-ne9taVsoA6VyvoJ-RbQKt7hqnB5E_GF1yUmXywB7jIggMdhmgEneaQZLwjGmI7yTyvfYaMowRoB-mEkAUDPvujt6Q/w499-h750/IMG_6643.jpeg" width="499" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHivlvej2yTG9KudumQfv2DncI9OS3QKe1Y4Br8wrHPSiCT7YQxrbzKuiForNr6niPp9eB8L682jbei6BRsLKwdl-6jByJC43O-mSAsG1cJrIGuMG5EZOowen31Ftge9yDaxf7scGs4IWx/s864/IMG_6654.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="654" height="661" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHivlvej2yTG9KudumQfv2DncI9OS3QKe1Y4Br8wrHPSiCT7YQxrbzKuiForNr6niPp9eB8L682jbei6BRsLKwdl-6jByJC43O-mSAsG1cJrIGuMG5EZOowen31Ftge9yDaxf7scGs4IWx/w499-h661/IMG_6654.jpeg" width="499" /></a></div> <p></p><p>I like these culottes, but this color-blocked dress-oh, it just makes me
happy, as I imagine sipping all of those delicious flavors in my cafe
au lait! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeENRZwUd8gnPQYL8wuoGI9czGCfwcSHDg4BgBiTItpKmjVEtlDgtZ4_jtXwLxjnUd4CDsHDNk_GAjh6-DsvLsiJtNEJjSsvE-ww5z94xL41g_b84Qp0p4edmbRd-XCXc-LJMffZr8oDkK/s792/IMG_6608.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="528" height="677" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeENRZwUd8gnPQYL8wuoGI9czGCfwcSHDg4BgBiTItpKmjVEtlDgtZ4_jtXwLxjnUd4CDsHDNk_GAjh6-DsvLsiJtNEJjSsvE-ww5z94xL41g_b84Qp0p4edmbRd-XCXc-LJMffZr8oDkK/w450-h677/IMG_6608.jpeg" width="450" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Hope that you are having a wonderful October, and sewing something that makes you happy!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><i>Kind regards,</i></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i>Ann</i><br /> </p>Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-4079679393949349672020-09-03T16:16:00.000-05:002020-09-04T08:54:03.856-05:00In Mourning<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This picture is from our 33rd wedding anniversary, and I never dreamed
that it would be our last- I anticipated spending another 30 years
together. Noel was an amazing man- so smart, funny and caring. I
couldn't have asked for a more supportive husband- he made me laugh
everyday and I will miss those moments. Together we raised three
incredible daughters and he influenced the lives of thousands of his
students. Even though his time was cut way too short on this earth, he
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Noel was a big part of this blog from behind the scenes. For the past few years, he's been the main photographer. He also maintained all of my sewing machines- which was a lot considering the classes that I taught and the afterschool club sewing machines as well. He was always my biggest fan when it came to my sewing, and if I sewed something for him, he would wear the heck out of it! </div>
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that you can spend with your loved ones is a precious gift. Don't wait-
tell them how much you love them every day. I am grateful for the 33
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One thing about blogging that I love, is photographing the clothes that I sew helps me to know how things REALLY look on my body. Often, I'll think something looks great in the mirror, but then when I see the photos for the blog, it doesn't look nearly as great as I thought! Sometimes it's fit, sometimes it's color, but in many cases, it's a matter of proportion. The photo on the right is one that I took of a new top that I made. I loved the color, got a good fit on the bust, which was exciting, but then, it just looked dowdy in the photos! So, I thought about it, and the next morning, I got up, took 2-1/2" off
the hem, took off the tie, and re-attached it so that it didn't wrap
around the waist, but just tied at the front. Then I paired it with a
slightly longer skirt- and that is the photo on the left. Isn't that an
amazing difference? I've heard that clothing looks more pleasing to
the eye when it is in 1/3 proportions. So, in the left photo, the
outfit is about 1/3 on the top, and 2/3 on the bottom. The one on the
right is more 1/2 and 1/2. <br />
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Here's another top that I decided to play around with the proportions
on. The photo on the right is the original. I paired it with full
length wide leg pants, and I felt that it looked like just too much
fabric- both the top and the pants were full. <br />
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So, in addition to playing with proportions from top to bottom, there are also the loose fitting/ close fitting proportions to consider. I decided to take up the hem 3-1/2" on the front only, and then I paired it with a more narrow legged pant- that's the photo on the left. In both of the outfits, I think the proportion is 1/2 to 1/2, which probably isn't the most flattering. Probably the most flattering would be the narrow shorter length pants with the longer length tunic. I think either look is okay, but I feel a little more comfortable wearing the one on the left because I'm not drowning in fabric. And most of the time, comfort is my top priority!<br />
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In case I change my mind, I just turned up the hem 3-1/2", rather than cutting it off for a narrower hem. Rayon has a tendency to continually shrink in the wash, and this way, I can reverse my decision if I it shrinks considerably.<br />
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So, let me tell you details about the tops!<br />
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This is style #401 from the Burda Plus Spring Summer 2020 issue. It was originally long sleeved, but I didn't have enough fabric to make the sleeves full length. I think it would be cute sleeveless too. It went together quite easily- it looks like a wrap, but it's a faux wrap. The bodice overlaps, and so does the skirt part, but they
are sewn together at the waist, so there is just a faux wrap beneath the waist. I need more fullness in the bottom
section- it's just not flattering on my shape as designed. If I make it again, I
will slash and spread the lower sections so that there is extra ease around
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But, taking off just 2-1/2 inches off the bottom, and moving the belt, makes it look a whole lot better. Plus, I really like it with this lime green linen skirt, which has been an orphan in my closet since I bought it!<br />
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The next top is also from this Burda Plus issue, and is style 404. It's a basic tunic with bell sleeves and side slits. I made mine from some rayon challis that I bought at Hancock fabrics before it closed down. Oh, how I miss that store! The fabric matches my chair cushions- I guess I am predictable in my fabric choices!<br />
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I left the back hem at the original length, so the hem has a stair step effect, just to add interest to a plain style. This top is REALLY easy to make. It does have a neck facing, but no other tricky parts. You could add a lace or other decorative trim if you have a plain fabric. I can see making it many times in my future! I made the size 46, and I will need to do a narrow shoulder adjustment next time. What I did for this one was I just took a single 1" tuck in the center of the shoulder seam crossing from the front to the back. You can't see it in the photos, but it took it up just enough that the sleeve seam rests on my shoulder.<br />
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So, I guess what I want to tell you is if you sew something and then are not quite thrilled with it, try playing around with the proportions- maybe just a different length, or a narrowing the silhouette is all you need to turn it from frumpy to fabulous! I do it with my thrift shop finds all of the time too. Don't you just love the power that sewing give you?<br />
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<i>Happy Sewing!</i><br />
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<i>Ann</i><br />
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Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-23287505457960852642020-07-13T19:44:00.001-05:002020-07-13T19:44:49.828-05:00Cool Blue and White Work Wardrobe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am off work during the summer, so this is the perfect time for me to sew what I want to wear to work once school resumes. I am being optimistic that we will eventually be able to work in a building with other people. I realize that I am kind of putting the cart ahead of the donkey by making these items when I really am unsure when I will be able to wear them in a work setting. But, I think the styles and colors will be just as good in 2021 or even 2022, if that's how things turn out. I just have to make sure that I stay the same size- which is good incentive for me to not snack all day long! Exercising has not been working out for me- I tore a quad muscle doing yoga at home, and once that healed, I hurt my back gardening. So, I just decided it was safer to stay inside and sew! So far, no sewing injuries this summer! Sewing is my sport of choice and this month was my decathlon.<br />
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I was so pleased with the fit from my <a href="https://sewbabynews.blogspot.com/2020/06/springsummer-burda-plus-t-shirt-and.html" target="_blank">first two items</a> from the Burda Plus Spring and Summer issue, that I made a goal for myself to sew every design in the issue. Here's the line drawings from this issue. You can see that a lot of the items are very basic, so it really is a fantastic issue to make a core wardrobe from.<br />
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I ordered this basic white ponte knit from Fabric Mart and I had about 3 yards to work with. First, I made skirt style #412 - a basic pencil skirt. The ponte was an absolute
dream to work with! I lined it with a white
athletic knit to give it a little more body. The skirt has a back hem vent, waistband with zipper and
button and darts. It looks just like a pencil skirt, but is way more
comfortable because of the ponte.<br />
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The top is style 402 using a crepe de chine. It doesn't have a collar band or sleeve
cuffs, compared to a traditional button front shirt, so it is really a quick sew. It just has four
pattern pieces- front, back, sleeve and collar. <br />
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I also used the white ponte to make for these jeans, style #414 from the
magazine. I'm not much of a jeans wearer because I don't have the
figure type for the jeans to stay up. But, I've seen something in ready to
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And that is to put a length of elastic under the waistband, just in the
back. I used what they call a "woven" elastic that doesn't have much
stretch. I bought it at a Tuesday Morning store in their sewing finds
section, and when I got home, I was so disappointed because it was so
non-stretchy. I thought "This is the worst elastic ever!". But now, I
see it's usefulness- it really has helped to keep the waistband in the
right spot when I'm wearing these pants. I will look for it again
whenever I run out of it.<br />
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<br /> Here are the jeans with another top that I made back in 2017. It was
made out of a polyester crepe de chine and is one of my favorites. More
details on it are <a href="https://sewbabynews.blogspot.com/2017/04/my-sewing-staycation.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The zippered jacket is from style 417 and was made from a cobalt blue
crinkle double weave suiting. It has a lot of stretch, and is perfect
for this snug style. The color is amazing- very vibrant. One thing that
I discovered when working with this fabric was that I really needed to
stabilize the front jacket edges with strips of interfacing, because it
would stretch out under the weight of the presser foot. Other than
that, the fabric was easy to work with.<br />
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I lined it with a stretch pongee lining in navy. I always stock up
when I see stretch lining in basic colors, because it is a little hard
to find.<br />
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Here is the jacket with a skirt from the polyester chiffon print. This
is a variation of the style #410 skirt in the magazine, as I didn't want
to do all of the elastic shirring in that version. Instead, I found a
remnant of an aqua activewear knit, and made a yoga waistband from it.
This is such a cheater skirt- no zippers, buttons, or facings. So, if
you are ever thinking- "What can I make from chiffon that is easy?",
then this is your answer!<br />
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This is very simple to do- just cut the waistband whatever length that
you need for it to be snug around your waist and whatever width you
like- I made mine 12 inches wide by 34 inches long, with the most
stretch going in the length direction. Sew the short sides right sides
together, forming a loop. Fold that loop in half, wrong sides
together. This is now your waistband. Gather the top of any gathered
skirt pattern to a length that is a few inches longer than your hip
measurement. You need it to be wide enough to pull over your hips.
Stretch the yoga waistband to fit the skirt top and pin together. Sew
together, and voila, you have a skirt!<br />
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You could just leave it as an a-line skirt, but decided that I wanted
some frills. I cut three layers of ruffles on the bias. I didn't have
quite enough fabric to make it as long as I wanted, so I supplemented
with a layer of solid turquoise, which I also used to line the body of
the skirt. Technically, I wouldn't have needed to hem them as they
shouldn't unravel on the bias, but I decided to use the narrow hem
option on my serger to give the edges a little more definition.<br />
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<br />Have you seen Fabric Mart's "Mystery of the Day" fabric? Well, I
couldn't resist a mystery, and this is what I got- a stretch sateen in a
blue floral print! Isn't it gorgeous! I'm afraid I am hooked now on
the "Mystery of the Day" fabric. So, this is the same skirt pattern, in a longer length made up in the
floral stretch sateen. I also had enough sateen to make the jeans in
the shorter length (style #415) too! <br />
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I really had a blast sewing all of these items. I printed out the
style photos, put them in 6 x 9 plastic zip bags with the traced pattern
pieces, and swatches of the fabrics that I used, just to jog my memory
of what I made. I plan on using these basics again, and this will save
me time to not have to retrace everything.<br />
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I hope that you are doing well and keeping cool during the heat wave we are having. <br />
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Happy Sewing!<br />
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Ann<br />
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Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-48232123353230809822020-07-03T12:23:00.004-05:002020-07-03T12:26:09.071-05:00Firecracker Shirtdress with McCalls 7351<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's almost the 4th of July! Even though there will be no fireworks this year where we live due to Covid 19, I still made a dress that would be something that I would wear on a typical 4th of July. This is a shirtdress using McCalls 7351 for my pattern and stretch poplin with a border that reminds me of a string of firecrackers!<br />
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I used View C hem, and View D sleeves to get this combination.<br />
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This is what the fabric looked like before I cut into it. It had a solid red border on both sides, and a slight stretch. I was perplexed as to how to use the solid red in such a way that it would accent the main fabric, and decided to have one solid band down the front, at the sleeve hems, and the other solid band on the sides of the handkerchief hems.<br />
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This meant turning the grain of the skirt pieces horizontally. Here it is on my dress form in progress. I would have loved to have made the collar in the solid red too, but just didn't have enough of the red border left.<br />
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Here you can see how that handkerchief hem works if I hold it out. When it falls, the stripes really seam to be more diagonal than anything, but they aren't.<br />
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I tried it on with several different belts- mostly solid black, but they just didn't feel right- they detracted too much from the print. I had this piece of red and white striped webbing, and I attached it to two gold rings that the interior opening was the same width as the belting, and made my own belt. I also have the same belting in green and white, so now I'm on the hunt for a green fabric to make a dress from to go with it!<br />
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Here are the buttons- they are from Fabric Mart, as is the fabric, and were a great match. How lucky was that! If I had to go to a Joann's, I probably wouldn't have found anything quite as perfect.<br />
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I would recommend this pattern- it's quite straightforward to make. I had to make my typical adjustments to get a good fit.<br />
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What are you doing for your 4th of July? I'm making homemade sourdough hamburger buns for the first time, and am looking forward to a nice burger, sweet corn, and watermelon for dessert- just my husband and I. Typical Americana 4th of July food in a very non-typical year. Stay healthy and enjoy your 4th of July! <br />
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<i>Happy Sewing!</i><br />
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A few months ago, Fabric Mart had 50 meter spools of ribbon available for $2.50 and a bag of 30 beads for $1. I don't usually sew with ribbon or beads, but on a whim, I bought a spool of ribbon in coral pink and a bag of beads. I thought I would probably use them for my after school sewing club to make drawstring bags, but then Covid happened, and we haven't had a sewing club meeting since. So, as I was walking by them multiple times a week, I started to get some ideas on how to use them in my own sewing!<br />
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My first project was this handkerchief hem knit t-shirt from Vogue 8651. This is an out of print pattern, but there are plenty of newer patterns with similar style lines. I made View B out of a coral pink rayon knit.<br />
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I decided to use the ribbon to make an attached necklace combined with some gold beads. How I created this look was by taking three lengths of ribbon, and then
spacing the gold beads on the ribbon until I had a pleasing
arrangement. To hold them in place, I put a dot of hot glue on the
inside of each bead.<br />
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heavy canvas bag in between, as I left the top on the dress form. I
then sewed the ribbon into the shoulder seam, and I reinforced the
shoulder seam with a piece of twill tape. The beads are actually pretty
heavy. I imagine that I will have to hand wash this one. But I don't
mind- I like how it turned out!<br />
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My next project was a skirt from out of print McCalls 6126, View A, using a floral peachskin. I really love this pattern- it's very easy, yet has some very dramatic looks. You get a lot of bang for your time!<br />
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For this skirt, I accentuated the handkerchief hem by adding the coral
ribbon around the perimeter. I used Steam-a-Seam strips to do this,
rather than sewing the ribbon in place. You just put the strips where
you want the ribbon to go, press the ribbon on top, and then iron it in
place. It's very sturdy and from my experience, washes up well. <br />
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This reminds me of some Gunne Sax skirts that I had as a teenager. Anyone else remember those? They used ribbons and lace galore!<br />
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A quick Google found one of the Gunne Sax skirts that I owned. Look how small the waists were back then- they won't even button on the dress form!<br />
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I used the ribbon again as a drawstring for a hooded jacket with the beads at each end. I also put the ribbon on the hood seamlines. I used
Butterick 6533 for the jacket, with modifications of putting in zippered
pockets, ribbed knit cuffs, and elastic waistband.<br />
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Be aware- the sleeves on this pattern run very short. I had added additional length, but found I was still a couple inches short! That's one reason why I went for the ribbed cuffs.<br />
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So, even after using this ribbon on three projects, I still have meters and meters of it left! And I still have half of the beads left too. What a fun and easy way to spice up some basic sewing. <br />
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Do you ever embellish your sewing projects? What do you like to use?<br />
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<i>Happy Sewing!</i><br />
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<i>Ann </i><br />
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Burda Plus isn't being produced in English anymore (I don't think- please correct me if I'm wrong), but I really love having all of the plus size patterns in one issue, so I ordered the French version from Burdastyle.fr. It took a month to get here, and I am thrilled with it! The dresses above are style #407- a Blouson Dress for knits. <br />
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I, like many, don't fit into a standard single size pattern, and with the Big 4 patterns, I have so many adjustments to do, that sometimes it's just too much trouble- especially if it's a simple design. Typically, I have a full bust adjustment, rounded back adjustment, narrow shoulder adjustment, narrow chest adjustment, and length adjustments. You would think that I was a terribly oddly shaped human being based on all of the adjustments I have to make to get a pattern to fit! However, I can usually wear the Burda plus 44 without hardly any adjustments- maybe just narrowing the shoulders a bit and adding a little length. That is a breath of fresh air!<br />
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This is the knit shirt pattern #406. It looks like a pretty standard shirt right? Until you look at the shoulder, and see it's got a little pleat there. These are the kind of details that just make me giddy with delight. Amazingly, the French version has illustrations for construction for all views, so they had a nice little illustration set that explained how to do this cute little pleat. I've never seen complete illustrated instructions for every view in a magazine issue, except for the Burda Easy, so I wonder if this is new for Burda Plus, of if they've always been there in the German and French issues. Let me know if you've bought one of the German or French versions prior to this one. The instructions are in French, and I do speak a little French, but mostly I relied on the illustrations. <br />
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This top is from a rayon knit, and I also made another from an ITY knit.<br />
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I really like the pleat in the stripe. Super cool look! This is my current favorite t-shirt. I am certain I will make more!<br />
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The blouson dress (#408) has a draped neckline, and is finished with elastic around the waistband, so you can skip the belt if you want. The instruction guide suggested that you needed 3-3/8 yards for this, which must have been a typo. I had 1-5/8 yards of this ITY knit and I was able to fit the pieces on it. This pattern starts at a 46, so to make it a 44, I just traced inside the 46 line with the same distance that was between the 46 and 48.<br />
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This version is from a silk jersey with a border print. I made it a tad longer than my first version of the dress. I'm 5 feet 9 for reference, and only added an inch or so. The direction of the stretch was with the stripes going vertically, but I didn't want to have that for the full dress, so I cut the bodice with the stripes going horizontally. This jersey was super lightweight and little sheer, so I lined the skirt part with an athletic knit. I have read that Sandra Betzina recommends this type of knit for slips, and this is my first time trying it. Apparently it's more breathable. Here is it from the inside:<br />
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For the elastic casing, I trimmed the jersey layers to reduce bulk, and stitched the lining layer down to form the casing. The skirt lining was additional- the pattern didn't call for any lining, and if your knit isn't sheer, you shouldn't need one. I just felt more comfortable adding it to this version because of the sheerness.<br />
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Here are the rest of the items in this issue. I am making myself a new challenge- I want to make every style in this issue. So, you heard it here first! It may take me a while, but I have 406 and 407 checked off. Next, I think I'll try one of the pants.<br />
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Oh, and an update on the Caftan that I had made a couple of weeks ago. A friend had asked me to make one for her daughter-in-law. She picked out a cotton batik with a turtle print. I wasn't sure how the heavier fabric would work, but it turned out fine. I added pockets because I thought a young Mom would need a place to put her phone and keys. <br />
Here it is on me:<br />
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I had enough fabric to make one for her two year old granddaughter too:<br />
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And even some matching face masks, just for good measure!<br />
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The tragic murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and the events of the last few weeks have brought to the world's attention that racism is alive and well, and deadly. The grief that each of their families must be going through is heartbreaking. Each one of us has a responsibility to stand up and fight against racism in our own communities.<br />
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I've been reading a lot of accounts from black people who are sharing their life experiences and feelings. It has really made me reflect on the times in my life when I could have stood up to say something to combat racism, but didn't. I grew up in a small Midwestern town where there were just two black families that I knew of at the time. I ended up being best friends with the daughter in one of those families, and she was the Maid of Honor at my wedding.<br />
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We first met in first grade, and I can honestly say at that time, I didn't know that there was any difference between us. All I knew was that she had a doll whose hair could grow longer if you pushed its belly button, and I had a different version of that same doll, and we wanted to play with our dolls together. After getting together with her after school once, I remember hearing my parents talking after they thought that I was asleep. They were talking about whether or not it would be a good thing for us to be friends because they thought that she would be treated differently because she was black, and whether or not that treatment would extend to me if I was her friend. This was around 1970. Honest to God, that was the first time that I had even thought about her skin color. To me at that age, I didn't perceive that it was any different than someone having different hair or eye color. But, my parents thought highly of her and her family, and, thankfully, supported our friendship.<br />
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We (my friend and I) didn't talk about race then. I look back, and I am certain that I could have been a better friend and more in tune with subtle or more overt racism that was certainly occurring towards her during that time. I was too self-absorbed to even contemplate that she and her family had to face racism. <br />
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The first time that I really remember being in a situation where racism was blatant, was when I was in graduate school in Houston in 1985. A group of fellow graduate students and I were eating at a restaurant, and a mixed race couple sat down at a table next to us. One of the other graduate students asked that we move to a different table, because she couldn't eat next to "that sin against God". I was dumbfounded, and didn't say anything, and moved along with the group to a different table. Why didn't I speak up? I don't know, but I wish that I had. <br />
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I went about my life- getting married, having 3 daughters, making a living, and being with my parents as they got older and eventually passed away. I now live in a medium-sized racially diverse university community. I have worked for the last 9 years in two elementary schools that are minority majority, as a mentor coordinator. Being in these schools daily has opened my eyes up to the economic and opportunity injustices that exist. I have matched community members with students who need an extra adult in their lives, and sometimes those matches are cross-racial. I've felt proud of being part of a community program that promotes communication and understanding between generations and between races. I also have ran an after school sewing club for 8 years, sharing my love of sewing with mostly minority students. Supplies were provided so that income would not limit any student that wanted to be a part of it.<br />
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My point in telling you all of this- I was not blind, and I was intentionally doing things that I thought were helpful, but as I examine my actions,<i><b> I can see that I was doing things that I was comfortable with. I was not pushed out of my comfort zone.</b></i><br />
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Probably the most personal experience that I have had relating to race, was when I became a mentor to a young black girl when she was 10 years old through our school based mentoring program. She has just turned 18, so we've been meeting for 8 years. I'm supposed to be a trusted guide for her, but the experience has been an education for me as well. We talk about race and police violence a lot. The men and boys in her family have been targeted by law enforcement, and she doesn't trust the police. At one point after we had been meeting about 5 years, she admitted to me that she didn't like me at first because I was white- which hurt. But now, she says that I am like a Mom to her, and I feel that she is like a daughter to me, so we've made a lot of progress. When she began high school, we started going out to eat during her lunch period. I have been taken aback at how differently she has been treated in my presence by both the staffs and customers of local restaurants. One time, we were going to a diner, and the restaurant was pretty empty. The white waitress wanted to seat us at a table in the back near the kitchen. Looking around the empty restaurant, I didn't see why we should be seated at the worst table in the room, and I requested that we be seated in a window booth, and she reluctantly let us sit at a window booth. After we were seated, the waitress spoke only to me, completely ignoring my mentee, as if she was angry with her. My mentee said "I don't like her", and I agreed with something like "Yeah, she's a pretty bad waitress.". It was clear as day that racism was at play, but I didn't call it by name. <i>That would have been uncomfortable.</i><br />
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Another time, we were at an ice cream parlor, and my mentee had placed her order, and then changed her mind immediately and asked that her order be adjusted. The white cashier told her it was too late- she couldn't change it. I knew that, of course, she could have changed the order! And I didn't say anything. I didn't want to cause a scene, thinking that it really wasn't a big deal. But it was about more than ice cream- it was a power play with the cashier making herself feel more important and getting away with it. Now, I wish I had made a big deal out of it,<i> even though that would have been uncomfortable</i>. There is no way that the cashier would have treated me the same way had I been the one that changed my mind.<br />
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Most recently, we were at another fast food restaurant where most of the staff was black, but most of the customers where white. After we left, my mentee said, "I don't want to go back there- that place is racist." I said, "What do you mean- all of the employees are black?" She said, "I'm not talking about them, I'm talking about the customers. I didn't like how they were looking at me." I responded by saying, "They were just looking at you because you are so pretty." She said, "No, that's not it. I know what those kind of looks feel like, and this felt different". I should have acknowledged her feelings, and encouraged her to talk about how that kind of situation makes her feel. Why didn't I? I knew that she was right. Was I embarrassed by my own race? <i>Admitting that would have been uncomfortable.</i><br />
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We haven't had lunch together since Covid 19 made eating at restaurants impossible. But, when we start meeting again, (and I can't wait to do so), I am definitely going to be more aware, and stand up for what is right, <b><i>no matter how uncomfortable it makes me</i></b>. Silence is not an option. The senseless deaths of so many black citizens has got to stop. The fact that black Americans in 2020 live in daily fear of the people that are supposed to protect us has got to change. The insidious injustices like my mentee has experienced turn into deadly injustices if left unchecked.<br />
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Of course, we need to be doing more than just speaking up at those moments like I've described. We need to understand how we got here by listening and learning, and working together to implement change. Melanie at Following the Thread just posted an <a href="http://www.followingthethread.ca/2020/06/weekend-review-anti-racism-reading-list.html" target="_blank">Anti Racism Reading List</a>. <br />
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I read and admire so many black sewing bloggers, and this last week, upon reading their feelings, I am learning so much about them, their lives, and their hopes and dreams for our society. Thank you for sharing your opinions and experiences. Here are just a few black bloggers that I have learned from if you haven't already seen their posts regarding this topic:<br />
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<a href="http://dressmakingdebacles.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dressmaking Debacles</a><br />
<a href="http://sewfilled.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sew Filled to the Brim</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ericabunker.com/" target="_blank">Erica Bunker</a><br />
<a href="https://missceliespants.com/" target="_blank">Miss Celie's Pants</a><br />
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With compassion,<br />
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Ann<br />
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Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-87042199548675831452020-05-31T11:08:00.000-05:002020-06-02T08:37:21.879-05:00Watercolor Chiffon Caftan <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Addendum 6/2/20. I have to say that writing a blog post about sewing during
this time of
intense social upheaval feels
very strange. The photos of myself smiling for this post belie the fact
that my heart is breaking for the
black community and the injustice that they have had to endure. I stand
with the protesters and support change in our justice system and
equality for all in our society.<br />
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With Compassion,<br />
Ann <br />
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Today is my youngest daughter's 27th birthday. Ahh, how time flies! Unfortunately, we can't spend it with her because she lives in California, as does our middle daughter. It was my plan to visit both of them this summer, but it looks like those plans are on hold until a vaccine is developed. But, in my Illinois imagination, I have made this ocean blue watercolor like caftan, as what I envision a California mom would wear by the poolside to celebrate her adult daughter's birthday.<br />
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The pattern I used was Butterick 6559, a lovely collection of tops, tunics and caftans of various lengths and embellishments. I made View D- the long one on the model. My fabric is a polyester chiffon from Fabric Mart, which is one of those fabrics that you really want to avoid, but like candy, it just keeps calling your name because of it's extreme beauty and grace. Just look how this fabric moves:<br />
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But, I have learned that the secret to using chiffon is to choose the simplest design possible, and let the fabric do the talking. Less is more. So, for this design, I just serged the edges, and used the selvedge for the hem. No fiddling around with narrow hemming a shape shifting foe. Make the fabric your friend!<br />
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The only place where I had to really beat it into submission was this front yoke. The pattern surprisingly didn't call for any interfacing on this part, but I interfaced both the yoke and the yoke facing. It calls for one yard of 1/4 inch wide ribbon or drawstring for the neck ties. The only thing that I had in this color range was a braided trim in turquoise, so that's what I used. I doubt that I will ever wear it tied, but it gives a little more interest at the neckline.<br />
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There aren't really side seams in the design, as you can see from the line drawing. Just stitching lines that connect the front to the back. I extend the stitching line to the knee so that I can wear this as a dress. I am also wearing a short slip underneath.<br />
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I am in love with this caftan, and I hope that someday, I will be able to take it to California and have a margarita by the poolside with my daughters there! In the meantime, I am still going to wear it as often as possible by the garden.<br />
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Fabric choice aside, this is an easy pattern to sew, and it is still in print! I definitely will be making some of the other views as well. <br />
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<i>Peace,</i><br />
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<i>Ann</i><br />
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Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-37673823208593980782020-05-16T10:35:00.000-05:002020-05-16T10:35:17.543-05:00Pink Pajamas with McCalls 7696<div>I love new pajamas! They signify the changing of the seasons, and this year, in particular, I was really looking forward to when I could wear something lighter and brighter! I don't see too many people posting about sewing their own pajamas, so either people are too shy to pose in them for photos, or they are happy to sleep in an old t-shirt- which I did for many, many years! It wasn't until I bought a pair of high end pajamas at a store on clearance that I discovered how luxurious real woven pajamas can feel!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6wQb2geF_SHmURFcNiErMMafrQbeBM7KTvw20yN3CGeQPONNhaNcvo8ODzaB3BDM1tGypzln39fBbLSKONNO41ZOgZS3whlBh2ZTIVcL1hGdmLh0O0dWr8v2yfV9xZjAaXJ10IxI7qdw/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="McCalls 7696" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6wQb2geF_SHmURFcNiErMMafrQbeBM7KTvw20yN3CGeQPONNhaNcvo8ODzaB3BDM1tGypzln39fBbLSKONNO41ZOgZS3whlBh2ZTIVcL1hGdmLh0O0dWr8v2yfV9xZjAaXJ10IxI7qdw/w480-h640/IMG_2188.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>
For these pajamas, I used a rayon challis in a coral pink lattice print.
For the pattern, I used McCall's 7696 which is a two piece pajama set
with various sleeve options. <span><a name='more'></a></span> I chose the plain sleeve option and the
longer pant length. I left out the pockets on the pants, because I really don't need to put anything in my pajama pockets when I'm sleeping! <br /></div><div><br /></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/AVvXsEjosF3MCGLsgutC4SliCOAHSZko7f8O7UMUggDGrG8kkzUefbsjwwGkpFJICN58w1YTS0NZZAukNllBjNIND8EtFcPusPX6Ky-ici4oEcag6x-m6XYRd20yOu5CiR-ZW3NYmOTYLIokG01l/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1682" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjosF3MCGLsgutC4SliCOAHSZko7f8O7UMUggDGrG8kkzUefbsjwwGkpFJICN58w1YTS0NZZAukNllBjNIND8EtFcPusPX6Ky-ici4oEcag6x-m6XYRd20yOu5CiR-ZW3NYmOTYLIokG01l/w285-h400/7696.jpg" width="285" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>I have to say- these are just extraordinarily comfy. If you are wondering how I
got the diagonal lines to line up on the front, so am I. I have no idea
how to line up a diagonal print- LOL! With the facing overlap, and the fact that this design was a rectangle, not a true square, I figured it would be impossible. I wasn't really worried about it
because very few people will see these in person, but I got pretty
close just by coincidence! The <a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/7-16-coral-peach-4-hole-shirt-button-milly-bulk-bag-1-2oz.html">coral peach Milly buttons</a> are a perfect match.</div><div><br /></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/AVvXsEhYCH7Ydnia7Kvoqke_LJpl7Ym99JAo3np2bqyiVZPjQ65CUVLa9Qw1w8EUvcW2CZepBhYSTZqEEfOU0e_MTPo6fT13IETUcG1Gc8oq0qbx_yx2fCSDDp0OrK6HvS-w0_n0KbeIFna-ezYx/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="863" data-original-width="699" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYCH7Ydnia7Kvoqke_LJpl7Ym99JAo3np2bqyiVZPjQ65CUVLa9Qw1w8EUvcW2CZepBhYSTZqEEfOU0e_MTPo6fT13IETUcG1Gc8oq0qbx_yx2fCSDDp0OrK6HvS-w0_n0KbeIFna-ezYx/w518-h640/IMG_2185.HEIC" width="518" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div>Now, for some people, new pajamas would be enough. But, I have a 15 year old black cat, and our morning routine involves him snuggling on my chest, right under my chin for at least 10 minutes. After that, he's happy and goes his own way the rest of the day. Since he has claws, if I just wore pajamas, my chest would be covered with claw marks, so I always have to wear a robe thick enough to block his claws. For a robe to go with these pajamas, I used a striped cotton that has almost a lightweight blanket feel. I made it
into my favorite robe pattern- Kwik Sew 3644. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHO79riqJHWndVVs8bWfVd3HQt6XGBGuMExdoskgwZMNRhm0fUkvhuwp9MwhAxvxMKF0cgUK1Xay1Ld_7sA2CPSTKRlwis-glfWkQOxYcTuAXXFbsshmWdARWkZPaOhO__UV05JK6F5VCn/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kwik Sew 3644" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHO79riqJHWndVVs8bWfVd3HQt6XGBGuMExdoskgwZMNRhm0fUkvhuwp9MwhAxvxMKF0cgUK1Xay1Ld_7sA2CPSTKRlwis-glfWkQOxYcTuAXXFbsshmWdARWkZPaOhO__UV05JK6F5VCn/w480-h640/IMG_2194.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipTkpsqMF2z4W8Fdpe1LWfSkcKthc4WiEolY1-CwExGJ9iPNi4MmfzJBeiJl4FlDwoFpdDRtRmxhRHnlgtwSdywKF6iqi_JBfzKQHNyjbNnA3EKS7Ga0eygO7A7TtlnSQzxA843HrSUnvy/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="931" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipTkpsqMF2z4W8Fdpe1LWfSkcKthc4WiEolY1-CwExGJ9iPNi4MmfzJBeiJl4FlDwoFpdDRtRmxhRHnlgtwSdywKF6iqi_JBfzKQHNyjbNnA3EKS7Ga0eygO7A7TtlnSQzxA843HrSUnvy/w466-h640/K3644_a__92714.1579921376.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><div><div>
I've made this pattern several times now, and just love how it
incorporates piping trim. I used a red gingham mini piping to accent
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And here it is again on the pocket and sleeve cuffs. I like that the
pockets are also sewn into the side seams for extra stability. I cut
the front facing, sleeves and pockets so that the stripes would be
horizontal, and then the pocket top and sleeve band so that the stripes
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</div>Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-12860070437658958992020-04-11T17:39:00.001-05:002020-04-11T17:40:19.453-05:00Daffodilly Cardigan with Simplicity 8141<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've gone my whole life thinking that yellow was a color that I couldn't wear. If you look through my decade of sewing blog history, you won't see me wearing yellow. For some reason, now, I decided, I don't care anymore- I love yellow and I'm going to wear it! This cardigan and top were made using Simplicity 8141 for the cardigan and Vogue 1049 for the tank. The cover doesn't show the shorter version of the cardigan, but that is the view that I made- View D. The front is one piece that starts out with one shoulder on the bottom of the piece and one shoulder on the top, you narrow hem both sides, and then flip the shoulder seam up, creating this beautiful drape.<br />
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I used a very sheer rayon knit from Fabric Mart. The tank is two layers of the fabric, and the cardigan one layer. This
project was a fabric hog- I had 3-1/2 yards of fabric, and used it all
for these two pieces. For some reason, I don't think that 8141 was ever
done in regular Misses sizing, only plus. I'm right on the border, so I
can use either size range. If you can find a copy, there really isn't
much fitting involved other than the back neck and the sleeve width, so I
wouldn't hesitate to get it, even if you are not a plus size. I would definitely make it again.<br />
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reversible if you want to. I think I'll just use it as a lined tank,
which is really quite useful, as so many knits are on the thin side.<br />
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I really love the combination, and they go from casual to dressy very well too. Here they are with the Named "Ninni" Culottes.<br />
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And here they are with a wide leg pant, using McCalls 7415- No Side Seam pants pattern.<br />
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I've also been sewing face masks for friends and family, like so many people are. I've been using the Instructables pattern <a href="https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cloth-Face-Mask/" target="_blank">DIY Cloth Face Mask</a>. Here are some of mine:<br />
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I hope that you are staying home and avoiding the virus. It's been about 1 month since we started sheltering in place here. I am so glad that I have a stash of fabrics and patterns to keep me occupied during this time, and to be able to make some useful contribution to the cause. I wonder if we will see a resurgence in sewing, as people dust off their sewing machines to make masks, and remember just how satisfying it can be.<br />
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Have a wonderful holiday weekend, even if at home! Wear yellow if you feel like it- I know I will be!<br />
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When Hancock fabrics was closing a few years ago, I bought this black coated denim fabric. I always had a raincoat in mind to make with it, but since I have a couple of other trench coats, I didn't want a trench coat style pattern. I saw this coat pattern in the March 2019 issue of Burda magazine, and could envision the lantern sleeves done in the coated denim, so it was a match! I also really liked the pocket style which is an integrated welt into a princess seam. <br />
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I wouldn't say that it was ideal- the dental floss that I had was very slippery, and the gathers kept coming undone, so maybe an old style dental floss that isn't coated would be better. But, it got the job done!<br />
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Here's the back view, showing the center back seam and upper yoke. It is fully lined as well. As far as the pattern sizing goes, I made a size 42 at the neck and shoulders, and a 44 everywhere else. I did a full bust adjustment, but don't think I needed to, as I ended up taking out some of the fullness. I think Burda drafts coats with more ease than the US companies usually do. Mine isn't as long on me, as the model's is on her. I wish that I had added a couple of inches to the bottom. <br />
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The buttons are huge- 1-3/8"- actually a little bit bigger than my machine will make buttonholes for, so it's a tight fit. They are Milly buttons that Fabric Mart is carrying now. <br />
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I tried it with shoulder pads, but the fabric kind of holds itself up, so I took them out. I thought about adding a hood, but decided against it. I'll just have to remember my umbrella! I really like the style, and will probably make it again, if nothing else, to make it worth the time spent tracing and altering the pattern!<br />
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I also made a new tablecloth to spruce up my dining room. This was a Amy Butler design in a twill weave. I had other plans for it originally, but I will get a lot of enjoyment out of it seeing on the table everyday!<br />
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Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-22717104819550564172020-03-27T17:32:00.000-05:002020-04-11T17:42:11.258-05:00Kimono from Scarf Panel Fabric<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been a few weeks since my last post, and oh, so much has happened! I've been sheltering in place here in Illinois for the last 2 weeks, and am so concerned with the pandemic, that I've been spending most of my time on the phone with friends and family. I've also been doing a LOT of sewing. I'm so glad that I have something that can provide and enjoyable distraction during this high stress period. I hope that you are staying safe, and if you are one of the essential workers during this time, thank you for all that you are doing! <br />
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I want to share with you my latest project which is is a kimono type top made from a scarf panel print. I bought two of these scarf panels from the Fabric Mart $1/$1.99 section, without really having a plan for it. The panels had one big square , and then a moderately sized border.<br />
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You may have bought some too, as it was up on the website for a few months. So, I looked at this fabric on and off for several weeks, and then it finally dawned on me- a kimono!!! I would use one square for the back, the other square divided in two for the sleeves, and the long border could be the fronts.<br />
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I used Butterick 6176 for my base pattern, and made View B without the fringe.<br />
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The pattern really couldn't be easier. The neckline and hems are all narrow hemmed. To give a little more stability to the back neckline, I applied some fusible Stay Tape between the shoulder seams before I narrow hemmed it.<br />
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Here you can kind of see where the sleeve seam is- it's at about the bicep level. There are just little bits of solid periwinkle blue from the panel that I've placed at the bottom of the sleeves, the top of the back, the top of the pockets, and the ties. I think it kind of ties it all together. I'm wearing a periwinkle camisole underneath.<br />
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After cutting the sleeves, I had half of the second large square left, so I used that part to make front ties and pockets. I didn't use the pattern piece for the pocket. One of the motifs had a pretty petal shape to it, so I just cut around the motif, leaving enough extra to turn under the edges. I then nestled this into one of the larger motifs on the front border panel, and sewed it in place.<br />
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The ties also weren't in the pattern- but I just cut 12 inch long strips that were 1-1/2" wide, and then sewed them with a 3/8" seam. Turned them right side out and sewed to the inside at waist level. I had these gold beads that I put on the end of the ties for a little bling. <br />
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I really like how this turned out, and it was fun to play around with
the placement of the panel sections. I think this is a great option for
wearing around the house while we're sheltering at home, so I might make
a couple more of these, and make some to send to my daughters who are sheltering in place in other places, as a pick me up!<br />
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Can you save money by sewing your own clothes? Well, that depends
on a lot of factors! What are you comparing your work to? If you are trying to beat the price at Target or WalMart, then no, I don't think you can sew your own for any less. But, if you are comparing your work to a slightly higher end store, and you can find quality fabric, then definitely yes! I'm comparing mine to a store like White House, Black Market. <br />
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I decided to challenge myself to make a new Spring
work wardrobe with a $50 budget for fabric. I know, I know- that
doesn't include your patterns, notions and miscellaneous things like
interfacing and lining. For me, those are already sunk costs, because I
already have them. By ordering during one of Fabric Mart's $2/$3/$4
sales, I was able to make 8 items- 2 pants, 1 skirt, 1 dress, and 3
tops. Here's my exact order:<br />
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This took me about 6 weeks once I started. I usually sew after
dinner for about an hour or two every day. It's my relaxation time. I
dove right in the deep end with the jacket first.<br />
I absolutely
love this fabric! It is so bright and cheery. I made the jacket with
Vogue 2957, an out of print Anne Klein designer pattern.<br />
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The fabric is a Milly Cady suiting which I found challenging to work
with. It feels delightful, but it is tough as nails. I started with a
regular sewing machine needle, but had lots of skipped stitches, so I
switched to Microtex needle, and that worked much better. The fabric
didn't like to take a pressing either, so it was tough getting good
clean edges. If you want to see the price tag on a real Milly Cady
Blazer, look <a href="https://www.milly.com/products/cady-avery-blazer-228">here</a>.<br />
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These pants were also made from a suiting, but the fabrics couldn't have been more different.
It was soft and drapey and had no issues sewing or pressing. The
pattern I used for the pants was Simplicity 3756- a pant with a faced
waistband and interesting front pockets. I chose the 7/8 length. For
the top, I used a sheer woven jacquard, which didn't feel like polyester
at all- I would have definitely thought it was cotton, had I not seen
the description. I made it into Butterick 6713. <br />
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Here's the same pattern from a different fabric- this was a chiffon from a Fabric Mart mystery bundle
that I bought last year, and I used it for my muslin version. It
really doesn't count in the $50 challenge, but I thought it was so
pretty that I wanted to show you anyway!<br />
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My next outfit was a skirt (Simplicity 2451) from the same black suiting, and a blouse from this a polyester chiffon,
using Butterick 6710. You may be wondering- how did she get a pair of
pants and a skirt from just 2 yards of suiting? Well, very judicious
use of fabric, and a very generous cut of fabric- it was more like 2-1/2
yards- thank you very much Fabric Mart! I would have preferred the
skirt to be a few inches longer, but this was the length that I could
manage.<br />
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Also, I probably won't be making this skirt from Simplicity 2451
again- not because I don't like it- I very much do! But I left the
pattern tissue on the floor, and the Roomba ate it- totally ruined it.
That will teach me not to pick up patterns off the floor before I go to
bed!<br />
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Here's the same blouse in a black chiffon print<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">. </a>
I chose this style because it was relatively simple. Chiffon can be so
shifty, so a style without a lot of seams makes sense. The sleeves are
elasticized at the cuff.<br />
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Here is the black floral blouse with the jacket and pants (Vogue 2957).
I am not sure that I will ever wear this together, as it is a lot of
red. But, if I ever want to be in a crowded city where I want my husband
to be able to spot me, this would be the outfit! Notice that the pants
are a bit short. This was intentional- according to Angie, the blogger
at You Look Fab, this length is <a href="https://youlookfab.com/2019/12/10/flared-bottoms-new-shorter-full-length-with-heels/">on trend</a>, which makes me happy so I don't have to worry about pants dragging on the ground and getting dirty.<br />
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And again- if you'd like to see the price tag on a pair of Milly Cady pants, look <a href="https://www.milly.com/products/cady-kristen-elastic-pant-228">here</a>.
Ay, yai yai! I bought another 3 yards of this fabric, I love it so
much. I don't know what I'll make with it- perhaps a different style
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And lastly, is this polyester crepe plaid
dress, made from a 1980's pattern Butterick 6787. This is my least
favorite of the bunch. I'm not sure why, maybe it's not a great style on
me, or maybe the white is too stark for my pale skin.</div>
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I had so much fun planning and making these coordinates. I cannot
wait to start wearing them. And I met my challenge of making a work
wardrobe with a $50 fabric budget! Yes, you can save money making your
own clothes! If I were to have bought these in a regular store, I would
have been looking at probably a $500 bill. There is nothing like
having new Spring clothes to wear at the end of Winter. What are your
thoughts on sewing to save money? Do you or don't you?<br />
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<i>Happy Sewing!</i><br />
<i>Ann </i></div>
Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-73225065722320979062020-03-05T19:43:00.003-06:002020-03-05T19:45:22.652-06:00Sewing Tops with a Twist<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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First of all, thank you for all of your kind words after my last post. It really means a lot to me!<br />
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If you like putting together puzzles, you'll love sewing tops with twists! They are a bit of a brain teaser, as the end results looks nothing like the pattern pieces themselves. I've recently tried out three relatively new top patterns with twists. My first one was Butterick 6628 from a solid red cotton interlock.<br />
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There's a lot to like about this pattern- I liked the flared sleeves, the peplum option, and the wrap option. I chose the twist option, and unfortunately, my fabric didn't have the correct amount of stretch to work as intended. It was a beautiful hefty interlock knit, but very firm. It was waaaayyy too tight around my midsection, and wasn't flattering at all!!! <br />
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Luckily, I had enough fabric to cut some godets, which I inserted in the side seams to give me some breathing room. I cut triangles that were about 6 inches wide at the base, tapering to nothing at waist level.<br />
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I also lowered the neckline about two inches. There is no separate band- you just turn under and top stitch. I always use a fusible tape to stabilize necklines like this so that they don't stretch out and get wavy. I really love the end result and got lots of compliments on it at work.<br />
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My next one was made from a tie dye rayon jersey using McCalls 7975. I made this one without any adjustments and it turned out pretty well! It's really incredible how differently knits can behave. I bet had I used this for the first version, that I wouldn't have needed the godets because it is soooo stretchy!<br />
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Again, there are some great sleeve options in this pattern. I definitely would like to make it again. I think that a lightweight jersey is nice because it does get a little bulky in the twist area.<br />
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I really loved how the tie dyed area came to a circle in the twist. I didn't plan that- just very lucky!<br />
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My last new twist pattern was Butterick 6713- a high neck twist! This one is for woven fabric, and I made it twice- once from a jacquard woven, and then once from a chiffon. <br />
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The back is closed with hooks and eyes, but I found that nearly impossible to hook them by myself, so on my second version I switched it to a button. Much easier to get dressed!<br />
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I think I would like to try the version with the cut-outs at the front. It is the same basic pieces as the other versions, but you just don't sew up the front sleeve seam as high on the chest.<br />
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I love them all! I remember when twist tops with the twist low on a V-neck were popular, but those were always too low cut for me. These with different placements of the twist are much more my style. How do you feel about twist tops?<br />
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So, 2019 was a bummer of a year for me. I developed a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (or Afib for short) and spent the last half of the year in and out of the ER and doctor's offices trying to control it. If you've never heard of it, it's when your heart rate suddenly goes 100 miles an hour. It's very unpredictable, scary, uncomfortable and exhausting. So, needless to say, I didn't get a ton of sewing done the last half of the year. </div>
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In August, I was put on a medication that had scary side effects, didn't work, and led to horrendous insomnia. I felt like a walking zombie. But after 3 months of that, in November, I had a procedure called a cardiac ablation which froze the heart cells that were causing the problem. Thank God for modern technology- this procedure has only been available in the last 20 years. I'm 3 months post procedure now, and, knock on wood, it seems to have worked! So, this month, I've started going back to the gym to work out, and in general, am getting close to feeling like my old self again. </div>
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And to express that in my sewing, I'm going all out bright red, coral, and pink. Shades that will remind me to appreciate my heart and beauty of the world. The color palette above is what I am going for- an explosion of color, anchored by black basics.</div>
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Here's what I have planned so far:</div>
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This was a chiffon from a Fabric Mart Mystery Bundle, that I thought I would never, ever use! Ahhh, you should never say never! I'm making it into Butterick 6713.</div>
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And another one in the same style from this fabric:<br />
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And two chiffon blouses from these fabrics:</div>
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Using this pattern, Butterick 6710:<br />
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What am I going to wear all of these tops with? Well, put your sunglasses on, because I'll be walking around blinding people in a neon bright reddish coral suiting:<br />
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And I've got this black and creme plaid crepe:</div>
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I have a black polyester wool suiting, that I'm making into a pencil skirt and high waisted wide crop pants. <br />
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I've also got a black laminated twill that I plan to make into a raincoat:<br />
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Using this Burda Magazine pattern- 3/2019 #101:<br />
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Here's a preview of the red jacket:<br />
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And that's just the start- much more to come! I'm so thankful to be feeling well, sleeping well and sewing again. I know that there so many problems that are facing the world, but I am going to enjoy and appreciate having a peaceful, normal beating heart. So, here's to looking through rose colored glasses!<br />
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<i>Happy Sewing!</i><br />
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<i>Ann</i><br />
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I've been contemplating looking for a new job, and realized that I don't
really have any outfits that I would feel comfortable interviewing in.
I've got a lot of semi-dressy tops and dresses, but nothing in the
"suit" category. So, I've decided to focus on making a few items that
would be appropriate for an interview, but not so "stuffy" that I
wouldn't want to wear them for anything else. <br />
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For this suit ensemble, I used a Red-Violet Poly/Rayon/Lycra Stretch suiting for the jacket, a Dark Navy/Light Blue Pinstripe Wool Crepe<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> suiting for the pants, and Pearl Polyester/Lycra ITY Knit </a>for
the top (Vogue 9006), all from Fabric Mart. The pinstripe wool is really nice- not a bit
scratchy. It's Italian, and you can feel the quality. Here is a closer
look at it:<br />
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The poly rayon lycra suiting was really nice to work with too. It had a nice drape, and that was good because the back of my jacket
had a pleat that needed a nicely draping fabric for it to work.<br />
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I was going for an unconstructed, unlined jacket look with wide leg
pants, and I found this pattern, Vogue 9176 that had both! Here's the
line drawings:<br />
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I made the pattern as is, except I was disappointed that neither the
pants or the jacket designs included pockets! I mean, gee whiz, how
unpractical! I keep a few patterns for pocket styles in my cutting
table drawer, so that I can add them if a pattern doesn't include a
pocket pattern. I have templates for a kangaroo front pocket, side seam
dress pockets, curved patch pockets, and side seam pants pockets. So,
for this pattern, I pulled out both the curved patch pocket and side
seam pants pocket templates.<br />
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Here's a photo of the cardboard template of the inside of the curved
patch pocket, and the interfaced piece. I only interface to the
seamline. I stitch at the seamline, and then run some basting stitches
at the corners, so that I can pull it to fit the template. This makes
it easier to press and get a nice curved edge. <br />
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For placing it on the jacket, I like to use Wonder Tape, instead of
pins. There are several brands of a similar product, but I have found
the Collins brand to be the best. Some of the others aren't very
sticky. <br />
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What you do is run a strip around the inside edge, then peel off the
plastic side of the tape. It can then be positioned on your project.
If you try it on, and don't like where it is, it's easy to peel it off
and reposition it. Then you just stitch it on. The Wonder Tape holds
it in place more securely than pins, so that it won't move on you while
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I made a second top out of a striped double knit. I just
had one yard of it, and used a really simple pattern for it- Kwik Sew
3233.<br />
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I'm happy with all of these pieces. Even if I don't interview for a new
job, I can definitely see wearing these to my current job at an
elementary school, as they are bright and cheery, and with the added
pockets- practical too! <br />
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<i>Happy Sewing!</i><br />
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<i>Ann </i><br />
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Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-52463636620846706422020-02-02T14:50:00.003-06:002020-02-02T14:50:33.630-06:00Four Talvikki Sweaters<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Happy 2020 everyone! This is my first post of the year, and I'm looking forward to a great sewing year. I've got all kinds of plans! I had been thinking about making some new turtleneck sweaters, when I
saw the Talvikki Sweater pattern from the Finnish pattern company- Named. It had some really interesting shaping darts at the neckline,
and I liked how boxy it was. So, I decided that it would be a fun take
on a turtleneck and gave it a try- actually four tries! This is a version that I made for my daughter from vintage velour. I've actually been holding on to this piece of fabric since the 70's!!!! Doesn't it look great on her?<br />
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I shortened the sleeves so that they wouldn't need to be rolled up, but otherwise, made the pattern exactly as designed by Named patterns. Here's their version and line drawing.<br />
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This first sweater I made was made from a metallic black ponte knit. It
had more of a foil look to it when I bought it, but when I preshrunk the
fabric, a lot of the sparkles washed away. That actually was fine by
me- I like the more subtle glitter effect. My husband called it my
"disco top"! Here you can see the darted neckline up-close.<br />
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In the side view, you can see that the back is
considerably longer than the front. I did find that the vent went up a
little too high for me, so I lowered it about 1-1/2". I also didn't
want to roll up the sleeves, so I just shortened my sleeve about 1-1/2".<br />
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I think that the neckline of this top is a natural complement to a coat or jacket, so I'll show you some of my combinations that I found in my wardrobe. I made this light blue bell shaped coat from a gorgeous boiled wool
about 5 years ago. The pattern was Burda Style magazine 11/2013,
#116. I originally didn't like it- thought it looked to "old lady",
but I actually really love it now! Sometimes you just have to let
things grow on you. <br />
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For this next Talvikki, I used a very firm sweatshirt fleece. I was a little
worried that it would be hard to get over my neck with so little
stretch, but it was totally fine. I made the 44/46 size, so your mileage
may vary if you make a smaller size.<br />
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I like how it works with my "caponcho", a cross between a cape and
poncho that I made 2 years ago with Vogue 8344. The unusual color combination has actually been challenging finding something to wear with it, but I think that the heathered grey is working here.<br />
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In case you are wondering, this is what the darts look like from the
inside of the top. I used a tracing wheel and tracing paper to mark mine. The
darts are definitely a little tricky to make, but overall, this is a
very quick project- I timed myself on the last one, and I finished it in
about one hour (excluding cutting time!)<br />
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<br /> On this light blue ponte knit version, you can see the back also has some neckline dart shaping- they are just shorter darts.<br />
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This coat was made 3 years ago using an Isaac Mizrahi stadium coat
design in Vogue 1479. Working with a plaid design is always challenging. But, I really love making coats that aren't run of
the mill, and often make at least 1 a year- sometimes more. This does however, mean that I have coats all over my house in
all of the closets, because I never get rid of any of them! <br />
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So, there you go- I made the Talvikki in a velour, a sweatshirt fleece, and two ponte knits, and I think that they all worked well! I'm really drawn to the aesthetic of Named patterns, and have purchased quite a few more, so you'll probably be seeing some more versions of their patterns here pretty soon!<br />
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<i>Happy Sewing!</i><br />
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<i>Ann </i><br />
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Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-40425585990184613262019-11-09T15:57:00.000-06:002019-11-09T15:57:18.141-06:00Instant Gratification- McCalls 7979<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have a treat for you today- I've found a pattern that I really, really love, and it is EASY!! I mean, you cannot go wrong with this one, it is just that good- no fitting prowess required, about as easy to sew as you could ask for, and amazingly, it works as a dress, just as well as a top. And I can prove it because I made it three times, with wildly different fabrics, and I think (IMHO) that they all look pretty darn good! <br />
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The pattern is McCalls 7979. It is a Palmer Pletsch design.<br />
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I recently found this purple floral cotton interlock remnant at a thrift shop, and just had about 1 yard of it. It was so, so nice! But 1 yard isn't enough for a sleeved top in my size, so I decided to mix it up with another fabric. I had a black sweater knit that I thought would be a nice contrast for it. I added the kangaroo pocket- that wasn't part of the pattern, although it's certainly not hard to draft your own. You could also insert side seam pockets in the longer version easily.<br />
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I was originally going to make a top, but when I tried it on, the black sweater knit had enough weight to pull it almost to my knees, so I thought- "Hmmm, it wouldn't take much to make this into a dress!" I had enough of my purple knit to make a 4" wide hem band, and voila, I present to you a dress! Here you can see the actual shape of the design- if you count the neck as a side, it would be an octagon with sleeves. <br />
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Here's a little closer photo so you can see this pretty purple cotton interlock. I find it really hard to find nice cotton interlock prints anymore. They've all been replaced with ITY or other poly knits. So, I grab them when I can, if I see them at a thrift shop.<br />
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This wasn't my first rodeo with this pattern. The first was actually a muslin using an ITY panel print. I had two panels, and used the darker part of the panel at the bottom. My panel was about 4" shorter than the pattern, but it was plenty long enough for a top. I didn't have enough fabric to make the cowl version, so I used the neckband piece instead. <br />
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And my last version was a wintry version using a heather gray velour. Again, I added the kangaroo pocket to this one, and this is the actual length of the pattern. <br />
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Completely ignore the finished garment measurements that they included on the pattern tissue- they don't make any sense. For example, it said that the bust on the finished size 16 was 36-1/2". You can see from the photo below that this is way more than 36-1/2"! Just go with whatever size you would normally make. </div>
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So far, the purple/black dress version is my favorite. I will probably be making quite a few more versions in the future!<br />
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So, if you just need some instant gratification, I highly recommend picking up this pattern at the next pattern sale. Maybe use up some of those knit remnants that you've been saving. And have a blast sewing up your own versions!<br />
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Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-47081332541560447322019-10-02T19:22:00.004-05:002019-10-02T19:22:58.902-05:00Burda Wave Dress and Kimono Jacket<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've been a Burda magazine subscriber for over a dozen years now. If you're not familiar with Burda, it's a sewing pattern magazine published in Germany. Sometimes their designs seem a little wacky at first (and I'm the queen of wearing wacky things, so I can say that). But, after a few years they start to grow on you, and before you know it, you wonder why you waited so long to make some of them! <br />
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That's the case with this dress from the May 2012 issue of Burda magazine, design #107. It was
so memorable, that it was always in the back of my mind for when I found
the right fabric.<br />
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Here is their version:<br />
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And here is mine:<br />
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I used two colors of 100% linen from Fabric Mart. I didn't originally intend to mix them, but when I got my package, I thought that the colors looked really good together! This was a technically challenging dress because I had to do a full
bust adjustment, which with that wacky front was a real headscratcher. I
had to do two muslins to get it right, and then sewing those curves-
aaaacckk! But I do think it turned out pretty cool. Yes, it is
wrinkly. Linen is just that way. I don't mind it because it is just so
comfortable! I love wearing linen so much that I can live with the
wrinkles. Ponte would be a great choice for those who hate wrinkles but
want to try color blocking.<br />
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I lowered the neckline 2"
and eliminated the zipper because I could pull it over my head. I also
used bias binding instead of facings on the neckline. The dress has
pockets, but they are placed abnormally low- probably because when they
designed it with the zipper, the pockets would have needed to be below
the end of the zipper. I would definitely move them up if I make it
again.<br />
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Because it's fall, and you never know what the temperature is going
to be, I also wanted to make a jacket. I wanted something flowy and
organic in shape to go with the dress design. I decided on this kimono
style jacket, Simplicity 8172. This is a fabulous jacket, and super
easy to sew, which was a blessing after sewing the dress!<br />
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I looked in my closet for some other things to wear this jacket with,
and lo and behold, the thing that it looked best with was the Scout Tee
that I had made back in 2014 for <a href="https://sewbabynews.blogspot.com/search?q=scout+tee" target="_blank">Fabric Mart's Fashion Challenge</a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">! </a>This was a top that I made from second hand sari pieces.<br />
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I was thrilled with how well these two pieces work together! I accented the waist seam with a piece of gold sequinned trim.<br />
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I had ordered 2-1/2 yards of each color, and with judicious use of the fabric, I had enough fabric to make one more top. I decided on a tunic with
the majority being the blue linen, and using the fawn as the contrast.<br />
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For this one, I used Vogue 8533. This is an older pattern, but there are tons of similar tunic top patterns out there. <br />
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I used another beaded trim to highlight the seam line. My neighbor,
who was following my progress, said that the trim was like icing on a
cake- the tunic by itself was good, like plain chocolate cake, but with
the trim, it was like chocolate frosting on it- making it great. I love
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These pants are made from ITY knit and an elastic waist pants
pattern. I made them several years ago, and loved them, but, honestly,
they languished in the closet for lack of the right top to wear with
them. I think I've found it now!!! I really like this combo. And it's
perfect for the transitional weather that we have in October.<br />
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So, this was a fun exercise in creativity as well as sharpening up my
technical skills! Have you ever tried color blocking? Do you ever use
beaded trims? Have you ever waited for years knowing that eventually you would make a certain pattern?<br />
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Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-49759918027167410412019-09-30T11:46:00.000-05:002019-09-30T11:47:12.667-05:00Summer's Last Hurrah<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's the last day of September, but we're supposed to reach record breaking temps for the next 3 days. And we're not alone, I heard that up to 50 cities are supposed to break records today. Then the bottom drops out and our temps will drop 30 degrees. So, I'm going to enjoy wearing some sleeveless dresses while I can.<br />
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This is made from Butterick 6050. I made it from an interesting cotton/lycra jersey with the print on the diagonal. I wanted a pattern that wouldn't have many seams to match that diagonal print. While the front is rather basic, turn around, and the back is pretty cool with an open area and a twist! Yes, the twist is supposed to be there. When taking the photograph, my husband said- I think there's something wrong back there- it's twisted. LOL! That's the point!<br />
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It also has an uneven hemlime that dips lower at the sides. Here's the pattern cover:<br />
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It's out of print, but still available on the Butterick site. I originally thought that I could get away with wearing a regular bra with it, but it definitely still needs a strapless bra. There is a piece of elastic that goes in a casing to keep the skirt part up on your back. The back elastic measurement was way too long, so I shortened it by a couple of inches to get the back to stay in place. Other than that, the pattern was a quick sew and a fun project.<br />
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Hope that you enjoy the last hurrah of summer!<br />
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<i>Happy Sewing!<br />Ann</i></div>
Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-11219471266345377292019-09-05T13:37:00.005-05:002019-09-05T14:49:43.987-05:00McCalls 7985- A Striped Hi-Low Hem tunic<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello everyone! I'm back after a long break, and boy does it feel good to be sewing again! I really need to sew to keep myself balanced, just like sunshine and exercise. I am starting my fall sewing with this little striped top in an unusual color combo of black, cream, clay and mint green. This is one of the Milly fabrics from Fabric Mart, and it was lovely to work with!<br />
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Here's the back- I love how it moves:<br />
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I really love working with stripes. There are so many fun things
that you can do. For example, I decided to put the lower back on the
bias, the yoke on the straight grain, and the collar on the cross grain
for this top. Because this is an uneven stripe, it was a little tricky
to get this bias chevron effect. How I did it was this:<br />
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1. Cut my yardage into two pieces.<br />
2. Lay one piece right side up, single layer. <br />
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Turn the other piece 180 degrees and wrong side down, so that the
stripes match when you put them together. Check your stripes all the
way across- they can be together at the selvedges, but shift on you in
the middle! <br />
4. Place the grainline on the pattern piece at a 45 degree angle and pin to your fabric.<br />
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For my pattern, I chose McCall's 7985- I believe it came out in the
summer releases. It's a Khaliah Ali pattern, and I always love her
styles- very dramatic and great for us tall gals.<br />
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I did do a slight full bust adjustment- I should have done my regular,
but the finished bust measurements on the envelope indicated that it had
plenty of ease (8" over my bust measurement). That ease must have all been in the back, as the front
ended up a little on the snug side! The other thing about it was the
neckband ended up way too big for my neck. That might have been the
fabric, as it is pretty loosely woven, but I will definitely check that
against a neckband that fits before I make it again. I did not add any
length (I'm 5'9" for reference).<br />
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I had saved some of my favorite clothes from my youth, in case I ever
had daughters that would get a kick out of them, and my all time
favorite top when I was a teenager was this one with the mint green,
peach and beige stripes. Surprisingly, none of my daughters found this
old, pilly sweatshirt attractive! But, look how similar the stripes are
to my new top- no wonder I couldn't resist this fabric!<br />
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You can see here that the front and back skirt sections are open at
the sides, so you can put your hands in your pockets, and sit down
without the skirt pulling down, which is great.<br />
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I dyed cording instead
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How about you? Do you enjoy working with stripes? Do you notice that
you still like color combinations that were your favorites as a child?<br />
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<i>Happy Sewing!</i><br />
<i>Ann </i></div>
Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-75244579237605488582019-06-06T09:11:00.001-05:002019-06-06T09:11:09.912-05:00Red, White and Blue Shirtdresses with Butterick 6635<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's summertime here in Illinois! Even though I love to
be outside and spend time in my garden, I also am quite concerned about
preventing sun damage to my skin and covering up as much as is
reasonably comfortable. For that reason, I decided to make some
shirtdresses that would be lightweight, breezy, yet, tightly woven
fabric that would offer some degree of SPF protection, and cover at
least my upper arms and shoulders. I've heard that the most important thing for sun protective fabric is tightness of the weave. RIT makes a wash-in sun protective powder that is supposed to last for up to 20 washes, but I haven't tried it yet. I don't care for sunscreen- it tends to make me sweat and feel greasy, so I've been favoring blocking the rays more mechanically with hats and clothing. In the photo on the left, it looks
like I'm wearing a camisole- I'm not, that's just the line where the sun
protection from my hat ends-guess I need to button up a little further!<br />
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For my first dress, I used a 100% cotton plaid shirting from Fabric Mart in a strawberry
red, off white and blue. When I originally got it, I thought it looked
like a tablecloth and wasn't too excited. But after playing around
with the plaid placement, I love it! It is so comfortable. For the
pattern, I used a woven shirt pattern- Butterick 6635 and lengthened it 6
inches. <br />
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This is a Connie Crawford pattern that has a different sizing draft from the rest of the Butterick line. I find that the large generally fits me well with no alterations, except for length. I always have to add some length to patterns, but Connie designs for a much shorter woman, and I have to add even more!<br />
But, it is so nice to not have to fiddle with a full bust adjustment, forward shoulder, round back, etc.<br />
The one thing that I found odd about this pattern was the collar piece. Usually, you have to clip the neck to get it stretch to fit the collar. On this pattern, it was just the opposite. I had to stretch the collar to get it to fit the neck. The first time, I thought, oh, this must have been inaccurate cutting on my part. But since it happened twice, I think that's the way that it was designed. It seems to work, so I'm not complaining- just noting that it's a little different! Also, the seam allowances are just 1/4" on the collar, which is smart- less trimming to do. <br />
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I can wear this one as an overshirt as well. I think that working
with plaids can be really fun. You do need to make sure that you order
extra fabric, because the larger the plaid, the more likely it is that
you will have to move your pattern pieces away from each other so that
you can match the side seams, sleeve seams, or whatever else you would
like to match! For a small plaid, I would order at least 1/2 yard
extra. For a plaid like this, I would order a full yard more. Let me
tell you about my plaid placement. So, there were thick horizontal red
stripes, and they were 18 inches apart. I decided to place one thick
horizontal red stripe at the bust line, and the next thick red stripe
would fall near the hem. Then, on the back, I matched the horizontal
stripes, and used the vertical thick red stripe down the center. I
turned the yoke piece to lay crosswise so that I could get one more
large red stripe on the back.<br />
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I chose this pattern because I wanted a straight dress with no waist seam,
and I was also curious about the hidden placket. For some reason, I've
never been able to wrap my head around the concept of a hidden placket.
After making two of these, I think I've got it! Here's what the hidden placket looks like when it is pulled back.<br />
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I also added a couple of pockets, cut on the bias, and made a sash,
using the thick red stripe. I'll probably wear the dress without the
sash at home, but if I go out, it will be a nice option to have. I
think this will be a great farmer's market dress. The tote that I'm
holding is one that my daughter brought back from Madagascar! It's
great for shopping.<br />
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For my second dress, I used a cotton/lycra shirting in blue and white. I
thought that I would like having the added lycra, but honestly, I
preferred working with the 100% cotton. The lycra adds quite a bit of
weight, and this one doesn't drape as nicely as the first dress. The
fabric would probably have been better made into a fitted shirtdress.
If I make this pattern again, I'll stick with 100% cotton shirtings.
But, I do love the colors on this one, and I'm sure that I will wear it-
it is just when comparing the two fabrics, this style works better with
the 100% cotton.<br />
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For this dress, I put the yoke on the bias, and tried to center one of the dark stripes down the center front and back. I also put the cuffs on the bias, but since I've got them rolled up here, you can't see them. I had also put bias pockets on the front of the dress like the first one, but because this one doesn't have quite the drape of the first, the pockets made it look a little like a lab coat, so I took them off. For the same reason, I don't think that this one works as an overshirt- just a little too stiff.<br />
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Here is the hidden placket on this one:<br />
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Because these are yarn dyed plaids and look exactly the same on both sides, the sleeve area and the cuff were tricky, as those pieces are directional. I really struggled with that on this one- and ended up having to switch sides on the sleeves because I had the cuffs attached the wrong direction. There is a small error in the cuff instructions- it says to turn under the cuff facing edge by 1/4". It should be fold under 5/8", and then trim it to 1/4". The illustration shows it correctly, just not the text. <br />
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I need to find a good photo tutorial on how to sew sleeves with cuffs and continuous lap, because the small illustrations in the pattern are clearly not enough for me. Please leave a comment if you know of a good tutorial on this! <br />
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I'm excited to make more of these now, and have already ordered more shirting fabric to do so. I'm still in my Americana mood from my mini-wardrobe entry, so more red, white and blue are on the way.<br />
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Do you like working with plaids? Do you have a favorite shirtdress pattern? And do you think about sun protection when you are sewing summer clothing?<br />
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<i>Happy Sewing!</i><br />
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<i>Ann</i></div>
Ann Brodskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08893522256894299340noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2990612353550273255.post-91876073626772919442019-05-18T16:04:00.000-05:002019-05-19T11:06:58.632-05:00Sporty Americana <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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For Mother's Day, my daughter sent me a mystery box of fabric from FabricMart! It arrived a couple of weeks early, and of course I opened it up as soon as I could. She then told me that I was supposed to wait until Mother's Day to open it. Feeling a little guilty, I told her that since I had opened it early, that I would try to sew some of it up into some new outfits by Mother's Day! As chance would have it, Patternreview.com was also having their Mini-Wardrobe contest, which had a deadline of May 15th, so I decided to enter it to give me a personal push. I was able to use 4 of the fabrics from the package- this floral knit, the blue gingham, a solid cream jersey and a red floral voile, in the outfits. I did supplement with a denim that I had, as I really needed another solid fabric to make the coordinates work.<br />
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The first thing that I made was the gingham skirt, and it took me the longest because it has so many details! I used jean zippers and antique brass snaps for the back flaps. The main thing that I did differently from the pattern was to put the main skirt pieces on the bias. I wanted to pockets to stand out, so they got cut on the straight grain. Here's the pattern cover:<br />
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I made the long view, but didn't have quite enough fabric for the whole skirt, so ended up making it about 6 inches shorter.<br />
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The top with the tie is from the April issue of Burda magazine. It's a cute little pattern but they did leave off some markings on how far to sew the tie ends. Apparently it is also an envelope pattern- Burda 6427- so I would recommend getting it, rather than tracing the magazine version to make your life easier!<br />
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My next fabric was a super lightweight red and white floral voile. I knew it would have to become a button front shirt. For this one, I used Simplicity 1694- a flowy loose fitting shirt with a few options. I think it works tied or untied.<br />
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The last top that I made is a from the cream jersey knit, using Kwik Sew 2844. I love kangaroo pockets and hoods, but you don't usually find them on sleeveless tops! This was a fun one to sew.<br />
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And last, but not least, are the denim shorts with slant pockets, using Great Copy Classic Pants pattern. You can maybe see a little closer here that the denim has a tone on tone floral design. This was the only fabric that wasn't in my Mother's Day package, but it really tied everything else together.<br />
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For the contest, you had to make three tops and two bottoms, and all of the tops had to be shown with each of the bottoms. So, here is my composite photo.<br />
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I think I'm going to get a lot of mileage out of these separates! A big thank you to my daughter for the gift- it's already given me hours of enjoyment while sewing up the pieces. I normally am not a print mixer, but the gingham works almost like a neutral. It's amazing what you can do with a mystery bundle if you get lucky with the fabrics that they send you. Check out the other awesome entries over at the Patternreview.com contest entry page to get inspired!<br />
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<i>Happy Sewing!</i><br />
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<i>Ann</i></div>
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