tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28530465619517955652024-03-19T11:12:42.908-07:00Rainy Day SewingSewing Adventures with a compulsive, therapeutic, flair - and reviewing patterns like a champ!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-21741956804918658822017-08-15T17:36:00.000-07:002017-08-15T17:36:35.110-07:00Jennifer Lauren Handmade - The Laneway Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjWFpEuZx9FAGv1s5TvDV851CfZd3AOmAL9wxetOe0Znqv_-9nUJOmjzOJuN8g5XkcqcZcTS5Ofjeox3wt2n_Nt_4cqGL_ol1AkW_x3N1GyWMc_W-lNuM-gDNzdI5ZcJHH0FVgKdohX8/s1600/20170612_171225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjWFpEuZx9FAGv1s5TvDV851CfZd3AOmAL9wxetOe0Znqv_-9nUJOmjzOJuN8g5XkcqcZcTS5Ofjeox3wt2n_Nt_4cqGL_ol1AkW_x3N1GyWMc_W-lNuM-gDNzdI5ZcJHH0FVgKdohX8/s320/20170612_171225.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
This is a dreamy dress!<br />
<br />
The Jennifer Lauren Handmade patterns are really lovely patterns - drafted dreamily - I love the Bronte Top (I have several versions) as a tried and true pattern. When I had an opportunity to test a new dress - right when I needed a new dress - I jumped on that wagon!<br />
<a href="http://jenniferlaurenhandmade.store/product/the-laneway-dress/" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="http://jenniferlaurenhandmade.store/product/the-laneway-dress/" target="_blank">The Laneway Dress</a> is a lovely - straightforward dress with separate pattern pieces for B, C & D cups - and I was able to make and wear it with no (I swear!) adjustments - no swayback, no bust changes, not even length! I made the dress three times - all in a 16C - a muslin, this one and another to be revealed later.<br />
<br />
I had a silly purchase in my stash - a gorgeous linen with a garish black overprint - I don't wear black, so that's the silly bit. I am not sure what I was thinking - but from the pattern accompanying the fabric - it looks like I thought a pair of culottes (?) - wowza.<br />
<br />
So since this was a tester, I thought - I would use the fabric for this project instead, and surprise! I have worn the dress several times!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbBSr29ugm1ApEhCNYAJ7rbP7a5OmxAU2E49ZS6XWbqgPcGYuwc5-1YTAMy4weSwyPT_xPCDSZkCQYJJejDIhwdfqvNROt2inyj1ExaZS1Ggq7RoXohV5pxab6l31-V8AP0JTGNPm8vs/s1600/20170612_171146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbBSr29ugm1ApEhCNYAJ7rbP7a5OmxAU2E49ZS6XWbqgPcGYuwc5-1YTAMy4weSwyPT_xPCDSZkCQYJJejDIhwdfqvNROt2inyj1ExaZS1Ggq7RoXohV5pxab6l31-V8AP0JTGNPm8vs/s320/20170612_171146.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vbvpeK-RHxneIgykb60Y8iMgNTEwgCO3J4qXfUb0_ed7Ww14CTsEmoqi7Kd8pBx3GIA6viqgCFzQy7roZ8EIujhvgl1OSrueWNxYuCDGwXqrB1CwsbaaA1WzZuX2L3XujSKvZ9QeZVg/s1600/20170612_171210%25280%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7vbvpeK-RHxneIgykb60Y8iMgNTEwgCO3J4qXfUb0_ed7Ww14CTsEmoqi7Kd8pBx3GIA6viqgCFzQy7roZ8EIujhvgl1OSrueWNxYuCDGwXqrB1CwsbaaA1WzZuX2L3XujSKvZ9QeZVg/s320/20170612_171210%25280%2529.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
I know - the shoes - adorable, right?<br />
<br />
The sleeve is wonderful - I have a full range of motion and it went in without a hitch. The side pocket instructions are especially nice.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikChlcFXNo9TI4atJJxiJLKo01ztElLSriSDHRIDWD-khPULlQauz0YgCM-x7ZdkbV-tFd0hyphenhyphenuX6aLiPAmDeFWjt75XTDLUFiYNSxAlLSL5E4WDoc7tGvA8IW0998n-dr1Nl3S8T6Dhjw/s1600/20170612_171723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikChlcFXNo9TI4atJJxiJLKo01ztElLSriSDHRIDWD-khPULlQauz0YgCM-x7ZdkbV-tFd0hyphenhyphenuX6aLiPAmDeFWjt75XTDLUFiYNSxAlLSL5E4WDoc7tGvA8IW0998n-dr1Nl3S8T6Dhjw/s320/20170612_171723.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
I didn't have enough fabric to match the side seams of the skirt, but the back is a piece de resistance:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhlSTBw5jf8oxLy3ETKSb8CT2cZgyzZ1Ic5gBvGTq6T86D5Pb4uZKrKRtTmu7yqsWCxkwXSg-8vTPqKg8iobzBGEKdUqqy_DAndeJCOvMup1QT3YFK4_u5-Amk6Ei7xlCWq_PsL2RwxsA/s1600/20170612_171643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhlSTBw5jf8oxLy3ETKSb8CT2cZgyzZ1Ic5gBvGTq6T86D5Pb4uZKrKRtTmu7yqsWCxkwXSg-8vTPqKg8iobzBGEKdUqqy_DAndeJCOvMup1QT3YFK4_u5-Amk6Ei7xlCWq_PsL2RwxsA/s320/20170612_171643.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
check out the pattern matching!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The invisible zipper install instructions were very nice, and I used my invisible zipper foot for a painless process start to finish.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The front neckline has three supercute options - I lightly tacked down the asymmetrical opening on mine</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_TDgXv0_ueOlb52pLcypNYTMsVw2VXJJ5axyASvtv7Z6AZiTSfqOmtcuOekp7a0TLYdQPHZlboG6nS-lfrKR59hyphenhyphenBzPq59dXWIN62iT4deApEAm5_whqaT72cy9shrNC_m8-8rubWSY4/s1600/20170612_171141%25280%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_TDgXv0_ueOlb52pLcypNYTMsVw2VXJJ5axyASvtv7Z6AZiTSfqOmtcuOekp7a0TLYdQPHZlboG6nS-lfrKR59hyphenhyphenBzPq59dXWIN62iT4deApEAm5_whqaT72cy9shrNC_m8-8rubWSY4/s320/20170612_171141%25280%2529.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The inside is nice too:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYNJF6I-ygO-HckgNU2ktmbLDbarxhQehyphenhyphenvKK3MX05I4-abdhVQRLgityitcVTL2rMW6CfqpdpjXQgUkwukAkjLo4YflfPPNGl3vU1O2HNKS_8S4s18LFoapXjcl47cRrVphDj-YWXJc/s1600/20170612_171609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYNJF6I-ygO-HckgNU2ktmbLDbarxhQehyphenhyphenvKK3MX05I4-abdhVQRLgityitcVTL2rMW6CfqpdpjXQgUkwukAkjLo4YflfPPNGl3vU1O2HNKS_8S4s18LFoapXjcl47cRrVphDj-YWXJc/s320/20170612_171609.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4olgt-nCZPVMS-wJJCEId6g0UIwipZ9n9EZNqzSw94ADpL9ob_adebc2E0Ec-RDRkLH0vEkQOY7Z2ZRFu7Js7NbN5Uu7Wh1F8EMJptorn7M7WLzGEHe4ZzBJZOwKXbYSYOQiudJS5k8U/s1600/20170612_171606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4olgt-nCZPVMS-wJJCEId6g0UIwipZ9n9EZNqzSw94ADpL9ob_adebc2E0Ec-RDRkLH0vEkQOY7Z2ZRFu7Js7NbN5Uu7Wh1F8EMJptorn7M7WLzGEHe4ZzBJZOwKXbYSYOQiudJS5k8U/s320/20170612_171606.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And.... I have pretty new tags for my makes!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
In the end the dress was perfect for the hot gymnasium the night of my son's graduation.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQi8n0bq53lxsALcp4GujeFqqYouzL73CbqU-s0IPMlqyxgirLw8InRPmU42Xfo2CfPNim07QhNUjoNr_hDYfnSoe2bRLp03tfTIHGmniTzjHcLhnDy2YiZS2VG0Nk9COI_DxzfmisJ9c/s1600/20170628_183857+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQi8n0bq53lxsALcp4GujeFqqYouzL73CbqU-s0IPMlqyxgirLw8InRPmU42Xfo2CfPNim07QhNUjoNr_hDYfnSoe2bRLp03tfTIHGmniTzjHcLhnDy2YiZS2VG0Nk9COI_DxzfmisJ9c/s320/20170628_183857+%25281%2529.jpg" width="227" /></a></div>
<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-32049372941763089762017-07-06T17:19:00.003-07:002017-07-06T17:19:44.504-07:00One of the unblogged: V8499 Tilton Skirt<div style="text-align: center;">
Slowly, but surely..... Back to the blog!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I now have a SERIOUS BackBlog. I have been sewing like crazy, and haven't been reviewing patterns, or blogging!</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ18f_STYywdY152GaeW8IGHo489pm0Y8d9yvJgBu_wthVStzob4jm7znZHQMdZdlnovG9P1nV07uL6kvpkJKPqp_7K7LSS6_mAccvlFNzc1IADzE3yJ0rnoZzMp8_gGfs-nWx9TzLvNI/s1600/20170403_143254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ18f_STYywdY152GaeW8IGHo489pm0Y8d9yvJgBu_wthVStzob4jm7znZHQMdZdlnovG9P1nV07uL6kvpkJKPqp_7K7LSS6_mAccvlFNzc1IADzE3yJ0rnoZzMp8_gGfs-nWx9TzLvNI/s320/20170403_143254.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">V8499</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
So here is the Tilton pattern I decided to work up! I am especially taken with these pants and will make these soon, I think, but I decided I needed a skirt and had a gorgeous fabric in my stash to work with. I bought this batik and it's coordinating piece AGES ago - in the late 80s? Early maybe as late as 92?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBA7VdnAg5aFLhLCYY5UM_qQbxTPLx68Py66pKACYVEzP47nL3R02byVjvN2KRRot-eIOPHANK5d41m91BczN6yZDxqpH_ZSP_NE0tkA3-AUKEoyO84soErVRDZi_QHmdiwG0D3kIe8is/s1600/20170403_142819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBA7VdnAg5aFLhLCYY5UM_qQbxTPLx68Py66pKACYVEzP47nL3R02byVjvN2KRRot-eIOPHANK5d41m91BczN6yZDxqpH_ZSP_NE0tkA3-AUKEoyO84soErVRDZi_QHmdiwG0D3kIe8is/s320/20170403_142819.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hanging to dry over my banister it sure looks like a piece of art!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here is what the coordinating piece looks like:</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YmevM1N8_xmwGE6szocXLGPwkoPOZqG5Hnz3zbhz8SO9SzI3R4q8Ym-kxpu-9o5pNFQ4Y6D38H7AKLbqElzB7bShfGCFvhMh7RkyOsTDmfM3IIWggd5dQl0Xfyh4h5YXZAp8Br6tvUs/s1600/20170403_143238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YmevM1N8_xmwGE6szocXLGPwkoPOZqG5Hnz3zbhz8SO9SzI3R4q8Ym-kxpu-9o5pNFQ4Y6D38H7AKLbqElzB7bShfGCFvhMh7RkyOsTDmfM3IIWggd5dQl0Xfyh4h5YXZAp8Br6tvUs/s320/20170403_143238.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pockets</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
I read on Pattern review that the zipper suggested was too short, so I bought longer zippers, and was able to find a lovely metal zipper that complimented the fabric. I followed "Noile"'s patternreview.com <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/27633" target="_blank">advice</a> and covered my zipper tape with self fabric.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD70JnbmOYImklASWVIHmn-n_8cVdKBowL_Q4aVwrgI3iPJdsVL2wq3r30RFR08zF4DyvOnkNu-fa7IpbUeLxXztKW8cH8wiPBlT0r4yxIOUiwz8NGWQp3XjI1_-UY3LbY46-iotLPuyk/s1600/20170408_152710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD70JnbmOYImklASWVIHmn-n_8cVdKBowL_Q4aVwrgI3iPJdsVL2wq3r30RFR08zF4DyvOnkNu-fa7IpbUeLxXztKW8cH8wiPBlT0r4yxIOUiwz8NGWQp3XjI1_-UY3LbY46-iotLPuyk/s320/20170408_152710.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Next time I will follow "about sewing bee"'s <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/29139" target="_blank">advice</a> and add stealth pockets to the inside - the pockets are purely decorative at this depth,</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZiJvOlb6ielP5W5YgLuKEcspoaP2U5wofuwnUYup_dUFOyLQhLiYQyPTeZhBPSaXXqZnart8xGpPc10yw86g_YoMD4HcR_QDCOOgOiDOH65YKqv2Asozy2vrA2WAEP7OrXU0fdUE784/s1600/20170508_154442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfZiJvOlb6ielP5W5YgLuKEcspoaP2U5wofuwnUYup_dUFOyLQhLiYQyPTeZhBPSaXXqZnart8xGpPc10yw86g_YoMD4HcR_QDCOOgOiDOH65YKqv2Asozy2vrA2WAEP7OrXU0fdUE784/s320/20170508_154442.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Overall it is a great pattern - a little long on me, and yes, it runs high on ease, but a very nice pattern.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo1QhfdISjqsGwHM9g6NJh3BeH6Ic50u26voueFV3Q2vQeaXC5Fiw7sTmad9vkzAQGySBKbUjXsxoZ-OYWz9ah_-whiDBzfkTW1GrW66WCUParhpXm4MazabdzUreCqOtic2o72V8Mqu8/s1600/20170508_154342+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="975" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo1QhfdISjqsGwHM9g6NJh3BeH6Ic50u26voueFV3Q2vQeaXC5Fiw7sTmad9vkzAQGySBKbUjXsxoZ-OYWz9ah_-whiDBzfkTW1GrW66WCUParhpXm4MazabdzUreCqOtic2o72V8Mqu8/s320/20170508_154342+%25281%2529.jpg" width="195" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-86946438715759772082017-03-22T03:00:00.000-07:002017-03-22T14:18:34.670-07:00Grainline Morris - Breaking Ground<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh704wlIErKRkbpTGRle2pBqBx_P5vdiJig6YAO0GuNpeO8SaRUGhCxE7PFmgQdIKVwTMYboPioniTb3HF-WDzaFF629h_ifgypUijjGlWVgF9BEI5n_Acoqfo8j1AKtba964XpskJ36vE/s1600/20170321_155715+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh704wlIErKRkbpTGRle2pBqBx_P5vdiJig6YAO0GuNpeO8SaRUGhCxE7PFmgQdIKVwTMYboPioniTb3HF-WDzaFF629h_ifgypUijjGlWVgF9BEI5n_Acoqfo8j1AKtba964XpskJ36vE/s320/20170321_155715+%25281%2529.jpg" width="201" /></a>Woo Hoo! It's Spring!<br />
Time for layers and figure-revealing jackets! (Or, let's be real, I'm in Canada: I'm just raising my shirt-tails to bum-revealing)<br />
<br />
<br />
I will fully admit that I have avoided <a href="http://www.grainlinestudio.com/" target="_blank">Grainline Studio</a> patterns so far: no slight intended (and I doubt, taken), but the aesthetic isn't me - I am all about soft and curvy and flowy, upward movement, and face/waist framing and Grainline is: not. I feel like it is less romantic and more business casual, and I have seen the waxing poetic about the <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/collections/separates/products/scout-tee" target="_blank">Scout Tee</a>, the <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/collections/dresses/products/farrow-dress" target="_blank">Farrow</a>, and the <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/collections/separates/products/morris-blazer" target="_blank">Morris</a> for ever - and just kept right on looking.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Sqciqnbmdl5eOHi_NMC4_e02d2j4FepEzSYrvYSN7sRu3O7JsfWcKtREXrrwLe9ec-nRO2XNWeUKh28z_OoQOAUUvKLORGnyO1lypwArXn05nDmqKjOxD3wKKsUOGYGqrmBwsgZEdPE/s1600/Grainline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Sqciqnbmdl5eOHi_NMC4_e02d2j4FepEzSYrvYSN7sRu3O7JsfWcKtREXrrwLe9ec-nRO2XNWeUKh28z_OoQOAUUvKLORGnyO1lypwArXn05nDmqKjOxD3wKKsUOGYGqrmBwsgZEdPE/s320/Grainline.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Farrow, Scout, Morris from Grainline Studio</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju9OjfTfspOmWjMY4ofd1D9kkg0OocyguHjcy5Xx4o9njqt_weecQSdR6WP0dbdE7VoOQtViXiD36GNf27vPAjGBEKqqJLbL3bu4byo9EoPbR2JMobhaV6AMuKltrS_NNnRSYsckR4uvI/s1600/20170321_155340.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju9OjfTfspOmWjMY4ofd1D9kkg0OocyguHjcy5Xx4o9njqt_weecQSdR6WP0dbdE7VoOQtViXiD36GNf27vPAjGBEKqqJLbL3bu4byo9EoPbR2JMobhaV6AMuKltrS_NNnRSYsckR4uvI/s320/20170321_155340.jpg" width="255" /></a>That said, when The Breaking Ground Blog Tour came up and I was thinking through what pattern company I might want to look into, I came across several versions of the Morris that were my style, and I thought: self, perhaps you should give this a whirl.<br />
<br />
So - I bought my pattern from PatternReview.com - (I get a tidy discount because I am a member, and I was featured recently and had a little coupon gift to use). I took my file down to the local Staples Copy Centre and (after a wee struggle and realization that the A0 version worked best on their printers) had a pattern on my table to trace.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiboMgIZVUWDxuIam4XgLbB0Zt1e45QDER8DP3k7CKWbt_sddvDmIuQt81CbJ8sJPIimr-wKgdCMdDuMFpM7zk-vzTjq4qsuYZzFtTcRhwH2tAzcy_gI3WyLDRQb5KZA8wr_q3hp1vpHp8/s1600/20170321_155323%25280%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiboMgIZVUWDxuIam4XgLbB0Zt1e45QDER8DP3k7CKWbt_sddvDmIuQt81CbJ8sJPIimr-wKgdCMdDuMFpM7zk-vzTjq4qsuYZzFtTcRhwH2tAzcy_gI3WyLDRQb5KZA8wr_q3hp1vpHp8/s320/20170321_155323%25280%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
Now - I started to do all my normal adjustments - but then I changed my mind, and decided to make the pattern as printed - to do a proper review I think that's only fair. So here is my review considering the pattern as written, no adjustments, to my size specs, following directions step by step.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
So - there are a few caveats we should address for this pattern - it is a straight forward pattern: Sleeve, Front, Back and Facings. There is magic in a pattern like this - the fit has to work without princess seams and darts - and this pattern is a little piece of that magical land - it actually works pretty well.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqaoceX7AsoM-iEdgnYiraaqNucoGiSmLi8Q7uJT9kPwXkBPUGmgj7aJ3-gDSNDzTXdUvZQ9yahnTWYbQZRrOmhqlnJvvdaKAwrKmHU7FmEkkxD8_cFeqfMKDePHbWeXw9KlqDdoxwRM/s1600/20170321_155501+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqaoceX7AsoM-iEdgnYiraaqNucoGiSmLi8Q7uJT9kPwXkBPUGmgj7aJ3-gDSNDzTXdUvZQ9yahnTWYbQZRrOmhqlnJvvdaKAwrKmHU7FmEkkxD8_cFeqfMKDePHbWeXw9KlqDdoxwRM/s320/20170321_155501+%25281%2529.jpg" width="291" /></a>I LOVE the facing application and construction process for this jacket - you end up with a nice and tidy unlined, stretch woven or stable knit jacket. My choice of a stretch twill/denim worked very well, and I have a nice casual jacket to throw on over jeans when I run to pick up a kid on a work from home in my jeans sort of day. I think if you are experienced with fitting for your body it is a great little pattern, or if you are a slim, somewhat broad shouldered gal, you should be able to make this out of the package.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipNBqf1jWRFDeZVxh7p0K4YzGJiSJcDGfXW7zByxrTwiQRUGBOyeladVfBx_DDP4z4rPbvF0dWQWYOPkxMxa4mFZUjQR-Bjyji-t7mbFTotKXCkXTrx4_-IJz8w0xxJHsM6rIgGb1Jx40/s1600/20170321_155540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipNBqf1jWRFDeZVxh7p0K4YzGJiSJcDGfXW7zByxrTwiQRUGBOyeladVfBx_DDP4z4rPbvF0dWQWYOPkxMxa4mFZUjQR-Bjyji-t7mbFTotKXCkXTrx4_-IJz8w0xxJHsM6rIgGb1Jx40/s320/20170321_155540.jpg" width="180" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYvm5YF4fdrTS94SoFR954I57Ev8teeXs_ogrwBaqH6IhKwRyheK_g3sAKp-7sf98_D-ca7AQeAYmgTG8GD9X4bD-7wztDMIdJae0eLTZm5eRckKn_8SHLtqdGIg84mSpVihM1Y7_Ba4/s1600/20170321_155551_001+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYvm5YF4fdrTS94SoFR954I57Ev8teeXs_ogrwBaqH6IhKwRyheK_g3sAKp-7sf98_D-ca7AQeAYmgTG8GD9X4bD-7wztDMIdJae0eLTZm5eRckKn_8SHLtqdGIg84mSpVihM1Y7_Ba4/s320/20170321_155551_001+%25281%2529.jpg" width="286" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUs7lscIvbNHJrnWbD8X0gc1WYx0yYU2wmW1SOGy1V51LJIG1GhxDgiVA0iBgPleFDybryOlw7Ob5TzK8XHshUHEWummvHsB1cQ6QnQUn4ez6P3IIHwy1cDphcYHI8dmwixdoc3RdIJJ0/s1600/20170321_155425%25280%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUs7lscIvbNHJrnWbD8X0gc1WYx0yYU2wmW1SOGy1V51LJIG1GhxDgiVA0iBgPleFDybryOlw7Ob5TzK8XHshUHEWummvHsB1cQ6QnQUn4ez6P3IIHwy1cDphcYHI8dmwixdoc3RdIJJ0/s320/20170321_155425%25280%2529.jpg" width="215" /></a>That said - I think you should be prepared to measure and pattern fit. The chest/bust measurement vs garment for a size 14 was bang-on. The sleeve is a slim sleeve - so definitely measure and ensure you have some ease. In addition, I found that the shoulders were wider than my own and I am pretty typical lately (after a significant weight loss) - so plan to measure and adjust the shoulders.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyYsesgRnQlwt3b0gCqQLI5YGuQurWWy5KvwZlvmtIykvd-LlYIFfoXNDcWt_pEZgS2N_eVAD7O9n0L_Zzw4PjYtxEnqnSvGnmhkogHsd4zfLru4PPs0NWMqogpnFEAV-hmwRCZ9H5Z4/s1600/20170321_155515+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyYsesgRnQlwt3b0gCqQLI5YGuQurWWy5KvwZlvmtIykvd-LlYIFfoXNDcWt_pEZgS2N_eVAD7O9n0L_Zzw4PjYtxEnqnSvGnmhkogHsd4zfLru4PPs0NWMqogpnFEAV-hmwRCZ9H5Z4/s320/20170321_155515+%25281%2529.jpg" width="215" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Too broad in the shoulder, and too tight in the bicep.<br />Gainline Morris</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
I perused the Internet and found one example after another of a wrinkle at the back of the jacket between the armpit and the shoulder - go check it out online - it won't take you long if you google the images for the grainline morris blazer. I'm not sure if it's because the sleeve is too narrow, combined with the shoulder so wide - but I like the construction elements of this jacket so much that i am going to tackle this again, with a <a href="http://sewaholic.net/widen-sleeve-full-bicep-adjustment/" target="_blank">bicep adjustment</a> (I like Sewaholic's instruction-set) and a <a href="https://www.sewalongs.com/albion/albion-adjusting-for-wide-or-narrow-shoulders" target="_blank">shoulder adjustment</a> (Colette's Albion Sewalong has a nice graphical step by step guide to a narrow shoulder adjustment).<br />
<br />
In the end I have a jacket that is wearable with bare arms underneath. It's a great item to throw over my general uniform and to dash out looking a little like I tried :)<br /><br />
This post is part of the Breaking Ground Tour - pushing each contributor to try a new pattern company. I purchased all materials with my own cash - so opinions are entirely my own! more blogs links below.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFqqYRyce-d3wGVBhJ1k3Gborcta2Hl4KgybkOi5_-Sn0RK3lvVZlboZCBjtEkGUpOhuH_ZXBtqn2Q0hQ2gOw-CPhn8yoEcA806lCCFmqa2WGmu-uozaMftSjbtmHZzS7iHl_Z52eGA0/s1600/16903350_10209217281970573_4123592335161520562_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFqqYRyce-d3wGVBhJ1k3Gborcta2Hl4KgybkOi5_-Sn0RK3lvVZlboZCBjtEkGUpOhuH_ZXBtqn2Q0hQ2gOw-CPhn8yoEcA806lCCFmqa2WGmu-uozaMftSjbtmHZzS7iHl_Z52eGA0/s320/16903350_10209217281970573_4123592335161520562_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
Here are the rest of the Breaking Ground Blogs (direct links to Breaking Ground posts)
<a href="https://annemarisews.wordpress.com/2017/03/22/breaking-ground-2" target="_blank">Anne-Mari Sews</a>, <a href="http://sproutingjj.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Sprouting Jube Jube</a>, <a href="http://wp.me/p77VK1-YX" target="_blank">Sewing A La Carte</a>, <a href="https://talesofatester.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Tales of a Tester</a><br />
<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-27596938841895431972017-02-19T17:07:00.000-08:002017-02-19T17:07:02.719-08:00Thrift Shop Haul Share!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span id="goog_836080863"></span><span id="goog_836080864"></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7iN_7EPGz9iSnTgQ8dSZzEJXmKJMNQ7BksuIOptb4J7iJqeK0yoQ6Ir4Q77Lxi4X4Vk8tRPGWkuOV1JBt45JNZUEtxqieR8IWGvo70QWxKDGGZm_86ygj2BNTLXBmcK7L8re58gvwQT0/s1600/20170207_181603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7iN_7EPGz9iSnTgQ8dSZzEJXmKJMNQ7BksuIOptb4J7iJqeK0yoQ6Ir4Q77Lxi4X4Vk8tRPGWkuOV1JBt45JNZUEtxqieR8IWGvo70QWxKDGGZm_86ygj2BNTLXBmcK7L8re58gvwQT0/s320/20170207_181603.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Pattern Collection at Value Village, Lethbridge AB Feb 2017<br />(yes, I went thrifting when I was on a business trip with 1 carry-on bag)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am a total LOVER of thrift shopping. It's a calling, I think.<br />Every once in a while I arrive at my local Value Village I realize that someone has purged their collection, and that someone is my sewing Doppelgänger.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I had a wonderful haul this weekend!<br />Here's my tour - and remember.... I spent $32 (I had a 30% discount coupon)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu54lKuXsHcdxsw0gtLg-0PDC1P8LG3B0JYfLOfJnR9GI6pVzsTBRQGC8cHJlaqZqTf5qEUjsOzyMaSzihK-sftPRBH4dFFkl7pMntS95zE2nQ9nByupldJQY2afb_da8TGcxIt_ZXBk8/s1600/20170218_125455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu54lKuXsHcdxsw0gtLg-0PDC1P8LG3B0JYfLOfJnR9GI6pVzsTBRQGC8cHJlaqZqTf5qEUjsOzyMaSzihK-sftPRBH4dFFkl7pMntS95zE2nQ9nByupldJQY2afb_da8TGcxIt_ZXBk8/s320/20170218_125455.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wsXjDQYJJ7ftka6X_GZch9HjW_1HR_qGOtq86Wc0px22VlQHDLBZWAnVWmuNoiYiqUsjhrofRJsfIdfrFZkj41QgBv75zoowThbbaXZuCleSGywzwIkg5dGx5DomGH2UablUTslgaUM/s1600/20170218_125500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wsXjDQYJJ7ftka6X_GZch9HjW_1HR_qGOtq86Wc0px22VlQHDLBZWAnVWmuNoiYiqUsjhrofRJsfIdfrFZkj41QgBv75zoowThbbaXZuCleSGywzwIkg5dGx5DomGH2UablUTslgaUM/s320/20170218_125500.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtMqxPs133ZOzTExJp4NbRUoLN6xXLYd79mFDTKv_VpeOY862Ily-4Jm6Yk1Sf0p3taHEYsYiVnXK_qhw0dBxY98Oprj_ZyBdbwLYHS_kqHVW5vCmrWp9_8UX6bwS73DVXmD35hvXNeYo/s1600/20170218_125508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtMqxPs133ZOzTExJp4NbRUoLN6xXLYd79mFDTKv_VpeOY862Ily-4Jm6Yk1Sf0p3taHEYsYiVnXK_qhw0dBxY98Oprj_ZyBdbwLYHS_kqHVW5vCmrWp9_8UX6bwS73DVXmD35hvXNeYo/s320/20170218_125508.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
What? Yards and Yards of underwear elastic! $3.99</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVp8vvXxthQDkukuqQAuJjpF1YuIUNJIr6RuaB8v1tQXrmApN36OfYajuEEx4mTPtlQuL5XcQ4GKzTpnGocMhpDVxdgXwWhBQYP0sXPFC_NEob-ffuauMWns81b-wN6rLka6cLrfQ8nTA/s1600/20170218_125937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVp8vvXxthQDkukuqQAuJjpF1YuIUNJIr6RuaB8v1tQXrmApN36OfYajuEEx4mTPtlQuL5XcQ4GKzTpnGocMhpDVxdgXwWhBQYP0sXPFC_NEob-ffuauMWns81b-wN6rLka6cLrfQ8nTA/s320/20170218_125937.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt8I07aLeMnHyplYsNe5cHVXYZ46splwIIkAWQW_aU3Id-OXI-Iuuebuld5NiaOhga9vBKmSGG5upR_kcs-DgKCsPChsEjNXRfbDIrut8rylrFM8qaf56YwhoXbBbGp0M9mpG2OO1vEc4/s1600/20170218_125943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt8I07aLeMnHyplYsNe5cHVXYZ46splwIIkAWQW_aU3Id-OXI-Iuuebuld5NiaOhga9vBKmSGG5upR_kcs-DgKCsPChsEjNXRfbDIrut8rylrFM8qaf56YwhoXbBbGp0M9mpG2OO1vEc4/s320/20170218_125943.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0_eNaXJZ6P4eiXf0YPmHDPBuWpKJoHge_KfEvy1Xv_dqxqP3Lv0efdhSeHhXt-giiK1iGfB3MPkwR3KffoCWfmrT7xPZnFrkUyhHMvgHkT3rEa8kjElP37px_jOk5FZuGAftwGePQ18/s1600/20170218_130102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0_eNaXJZ6P4eiXf0YPmHDPBuWpKJoHge_KfEvy1Xv_dqxqP3Lv0efdhSeHhXt-giiK1iGfB3MPkwR3KffoCWfmrT7xPZnFrkUyhHMvgHkT3rEa8kjElP37px_jOk5FZuGAftwGePQ18/s320/20170218_130102.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br />2.99 for a bunch of bias tape and ric-rack..... I LOVE the red polkadot one.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3XnQfQxsaubJpjsV2tjoQd0vCDgxjFtTpM4IPiiMSUr8XswnOJkyfE2spujuda1BWQ_8idq7CT9ltuVQ8_oXKFi5oXgTnsTyZd2cpXf0Tm41uMNQnEeCsBZjBhUHzEEBrf6goJQ72Fwo/s1600/20170218_125528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3XnQfQxsaubJpjsV2tjoQd0vCDgxjFtTpM4IPiiMSUr8XswnOJkyfE2spujuda1BWQ_8idq7CT9ltuVQ8_oXKFi5oXgTnsTyZd2cpXf0Tm41uMNQnEeCsBZjBhUHzEEBrf6goJQ72Fwo/s320/20170218_125528.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
$2.99 Totally fun bag of 20 zippers (including 5 invisible zippers) and 2 brass jean zippers.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
AND NOW.....<br />Patterns</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqdos1-LFU7-T1TVi_fBUmtSxdMM4QE7RMm4Pm0UmQQ9rcxijS5QhxLIPekxPtnYlglJubLMK3K_2lXKL7K9JoISiFdWuWdMDmhUF0E6f9UHJZ4zO40nK_UJWk-iYpZcp9jJfriYN5_o/s1600/20170218_125620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqdos1-LFU7-T1TVi_fBUmtSxdMM4QE7RMm4Pm0UmQQ9rcxijS5QhxLIPekxPtnYlglJubLMK3K_2lXKL7K9JoISiFdWuWdMDmhUF0E6f9UHJZ4zO40nK_UJWk-iYpZcp9jJfriYN5_o/s320/20170218_125620.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Totally sweet Badgley Mischka V 1066 .... <a href="https://sewellen.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/vogue-1066-jacket/" target="_blank">sewellen made this in 2009.....</a> and <a href="http://www.ericabunker.com/2008/08/vogue-1066-wool-tweed-trousers.html" target="_blank">Erica Bunker made it 2008.</a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRfuWEa0qeGGpSWFEtKTmJXMLhhG-W1p2D3ig0akT6WOZUrvT-hjicKKnzGp1zWKGfRuOpI_QoFSFH0PZujxbKfw4548ObDz7pWUTIjMytbYvxqEU9TyivNhSmJ5curDdBjqy_tU2Pfkg/s1600/20170218_125627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRfuWEa0qeGGpSWFEtKTmJXMLhhG-W1p2D3ig0akT6WOZUrvT-hjicKKnzGp1zWKGfRuOpI_QoFSFH0PZujxbKfw4548ObDz7pWUTIjMytbYvxqEU9TyivNhSmJ5curDdBjqy_tU2Pfkg/s200/20170218_125627.jpg" width="112" /></a></div>
<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRvlvLfdjPtXKlSSZ06Lm89d_JWtjQqlRnYEU9HN_PSNOUQSmpeWwxQhJE302b8J4OCWz7rM4oAd0zbnRYzS87sSQq6knsWI4QY-k5rIiDBEK7vmDiT8cyyrvID4VwUPf5LTnTa_A234/s1600/20170218_125638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRvlvLfdjPtXKlSSZ06Lm89d_JWtjQqlRnYEU9HN_PSNOUQSmpeWwxQhJE302b8J4OCWz7rM4oAd0zbnRYzS87sSQq6knsWI4QY-k5rIiDBEK7vmDiT8cyyrvID4VwUPf5LTnTa_A234/s320/20170218_125638.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another Great Jacket - but that TOP! V2987</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEFd2u6-x1iNVLxb9rUQn83rRtvDrNe7uPUJ4u0Ommc97NnW2Q2mnIr3AvJXH7HTCYUJr9njS_RZEEMMJ8Rr7XZPEhSpC0DahfhZcWCRfqAQbOfh4dqauvqTVvS8RA_bn53wGgQ_GxS0g/s1600/20170218_125634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEFd2u6-x1iNVLxb9rUQn83rRtvDrNe7uPUJ4u0Ommc97NnW2Q2mnIr3AvJXH7HTCYUJr9njS_RZEEMMJ8Rr7XZPEhSpC0DahfhZcWCRfqAQbOfh4dqauvqTVvS8RA_bn53wGgQ_GxS0g/s320/20170218_125634.jpg" width="180" /></a><div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNfbuBo2Pcr0jQ0hhAo6ruYyO28m46zn02VHaisFB_BApHYyCHo9pPIPdiTJKsmRZdIdIFIqeLVHxyqMEmJADpgPFpDdKaKK5_mQ-e05xiT5U5V_OFRmNh2pgnEMZFYwumLVunCPcSaec/s1600/20170218_125652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNfbuBo2Pcr0jQ0hhAo6ruYyO28m46zn02VHaisFB_BApHYyCHo9pPIPdiTJKsmRZdIdIFIqeLVHxyqMEmJADpgPFpDdKaKK5_mQ-e05xiT5U5V_OFRmNh2pgnEMZFYwumLVunCPcSaec/s320/20170218_125652.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskKAnjRcbZyOy75CvLgqEPQGRHfOaTpOLPk7SrPf7drF0v2VG_9SqYa8Y5qTEU8Iu2dYbff4CGmgRswbG05eak3TxhHYODM-J28u2StA5uL0NTFUBBT6Fd-FpkL1_dQcbLn1vsTYZkRs/s1600/20170218_125659.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskKAnjRcbZyOy75CvLgqEPQGRHfOaTpOLPk7SrPf7drF0v2VG_9SqYa8Y5qTEU8Iu2dYbff4CGmgRswbG05eak3TxhHYODM-J28u2StA5uL0NTFUBBT6Fd-FpkL1_dQcbLn1vsTYZkRs/s320/20170218_125659.jpg" width="180" /></a> I love this top (with the split in front) V1085 A nice Betzina.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWueTf09T9WGh-03GfbTNKzZihrqDqv_oJ7rV0vivMoyBUW-r41rK14y3BteBPaaa913SZG3XyAX96H5yeQKBz8wTVpv2HzHyexXyRC8Br6jC8lvFaxq9Z_CsbQ-J7uNAmnLvOFLzYgqs/s1600/20170218_125706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWueTf09T9WGh-03GfbTNKzZihrqDqv_oJ7rV0vivMoyBUW-r41rK14y3BteBPaaa913SZG3XyAX96H5yeQKBz8wTVpv2HzHyexXyRC8Br6jC8lvFaxq9Z_CsbQ-J7uNAmnLvOFLzYgqs/s320/20170218_125706.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhTCYfXecpEBPW49d6n9Eo6UqhWBijx56PGJipb_IKoJD50YkVLr9sOm_clZTUg8VcOPlONw0ezRYMvc-E-PJ3QSeh5Tn73iUYZdjivdHg_ksmFcr3BH0RrHlWQSshe7-LmCzIzER9mEw/s1600/20170218_125713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhTCYfXecpEBPW49d6n9Eo6UqhWBijx56PGJipb_IKoJD50YkVLr9sOm_clZTUg8VcOPlONw0ezRYMvc-E-PJ3QSeh5Tn73iUYZdjivdHg_ksmFcr3BH0RrHlWQSshe7-LmCzIzER9mEw/s320/20170218_125713.jpg" width="180" /></a> Cute low-rise pants V2907<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaOsb5hWK6exP4MVpOoBxE2seGdxBddfH7k1aqyN6Z14Po9QfQolLkfGjlc7N4wRReoxkYoZYVltl4T9p_9pkiUPNU0NE4slYJY1JseGAs6pyCPg_F-s5QKTy24BBJ25cG0azN0PKuDVE/s1600/20170218_125719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaOsb5hWK6exP4MVpOoBxE2seGdxBddfH7k1aqyN6Z14Po9QfQolLkfGjlc7N4wRReoxkYoZYVltl4T9p_9pkiUPNU0NE4slYJY1JseGAs6pyCPg_F-s5QKTy24BBJ25cG0azN0PKuDVE/s320/20170218_125719.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiuPfRST06r9QbFo17pSG_7QfeMqvOobycKUUC33l-IkC4Mjc_R81b5X09llrxlH-ayB2WG4eVow3NKEWO4ZQYVUITNeAMPd_Jpyhkln-FjIhAmHuC-OJ-g0phNchZfzOsF4GWvbKUGP4/s1600/20170218_125725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiuPfRST06r9QbFo17pSG_7QfeMqvOobycKUUC33l-IkC4Mjc_R81b5X09llrxlH-ayB2WG4eVow3NKEWO4ZQYVUITNeAMPd_Jpyhkln-FjIhAmHuC-OJ-g0phNchZfzOsF4GWvbKUGP4/s320/20170218_125725.jpg" width="180" /></a>A nice cropped jacket V1040<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWfAOm-wKZrpOaNDQGVTiZh1q58V88xQBn2O173F13TDpnUjnVHZcm98vfRJjbJJH6qAFUMjAOvvkc2Ef_kNgd-DKciQeNA04-YU_lGXnaNoU2hatasMTGPKIs_1tflAWramCq028bzew/s1600/20170218_125740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWfAOm-wKZrpOaNDQGVTiZh1q58V88xQBn2O173F13TDpnUjnVHZcm98vfRJjbJJH6qAFUMjAOvvkc2Ef_kNgd-DKciQeNA04-YU_lGXnaNoU2hatasMTGPKIs_1tflAWramCq028bzew/s320/20170218_125740.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0LM4WfKvxxEOEQoYWrwEuZ3Inww4KmLlTy507GVH4SO9rnjYZVGSzZz83YaOt-fFa9Q3VGeURrhKqaRecn0p4kOOHm4SY7UksY7SopXkNAp0WLAkgbaivXKIen4acJvpmRHW1WwMrj-U/s1600/20170218_125754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0LM4WfKvxxEOEQoYWrwEuZ3Inww4KmLlTy507GVH4SO9rnjYZVGSzZz83YaOt-fFa9Q3VGeURrhKqaRecn0p4kOOHm4SY7UksY7SopXkNAp0WLAkgbaivXKIen4acJvpmRHW1WwMrj-U/s320/20170218_125754.jpg" width="180" /></a> A longer jacket and cute pants V1293<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhyphenhypheni_VUMSss_C9J-iWn1SA2ShgI-xhOOAGtpNu1RXKygP7OTDsInmgT3Ys5cAHDoNLptSlZagwGvbxG66muPjruY7cWmHEnI_n-RsaTD-W9RT6lp7JQbFZUrYFXoM4goMtxk3QSyWyfg/s1600/20170218_125813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhyphenhypheni_VUMSss_C9J-iWn1SA2ShgI-xhOOAGtpNu1RXKygP7OTDsInmgT3Ys5cAHDoNLptSlZagwGvbxG66muPjruY7cWmHEnI_n-RsaTD-W9RT6lp7JQbFZUrYFXoM4goMtxk3QSyWyfg/s320/20170218_125813.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7144CmqjdyUv6lm2xAhRzzB7w7SPMxpzGt7fvOxDxOcIzvaZxFp8BeUhL0xhXEIWHRoCvffdB61j8OPUITu-nzB2HZZPWUVyaRdy3vcRaYnld_3hrTW47TV9AKPJJ4ufOYPjUOcAorh4/s1600/20170218_125819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7144CmqjdyUv6lm2xAhRzzB7w7SPMxpzGt7fvOxDxOcIzvaZxFp8BeUhL0xhXEIWHRoCvffdB61j8OPUITu-nzB2HZZPWUVyaRdy3vcRaYnld_3hrTW47TV9AKPJJ4ufOYPjUOcAorh4/s320/20170218_125819.jpg" width="180" /></a> M5522 with a few nice fitted tops<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJj2efMSPUTg7J6mRG6BXAy6g_v-Q88Dg4RZd4r-BE6G2mdK_fDC1H9w8dkZ6OmtL-eM3mIdkHAw9-zV17Lza6sdR0sGIvsgCgoX4qTuZZd4W7g8j9T7i3h4lentJjhnlfuLGlVi7LE8/s1600/20170218_125902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJj2efMSPUTg7J6mRG6BXAy6g_v-Q88Dg4RZd4r-BE6G2mdK_fDC1H9w8dkZ6OmtL-eM3mIdkHAw9-zV17Lza6sdR0sGIvsgCgoX4qTuZZd4W7g8j9T7i3h4lentJjhnlfuLGlVi7LE8/s320/20170218_125902.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEEkGobP-4IcQ_wpgPZ08JF5ohmAWh5_gL-eVN6-JkfSpiW4XKSZHs6cpqxTTGI88EVdEJhlAbb05uBfp5IxTrq1r3ZRVGPIoXf_2hQKwnK0KUoF1nFyn72UoDTk0lfTu46aNpEn2hOU/s1600/20170218_125921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEEkGobP-4IcQ_wpgPZ08JF5ohmAWh5_gL-eVN6-JkfSpiW4XKSZHs6cpqxTTGI88EVdEJhlAbb05uBfp5IxTrq1r3ZRVGPIoXf_2hQKwnK0KUoF1nFyn72UoDTk0lfTu46aNpEn2hOU/s320/20170218_125921.jpg" width="180" /></a> I LOVE that Betzina top!<br />
<br />
There are another dozen+ !!! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjK6BCOtPFw4yR08M969s4pGduK9cTIBYNvdaTJmhamS8wtd01lDa6vmoovzv7GpO28Wf2usnGZ92XVLBMmyJaUZbd5GSmYUA2i-xBJgMc2F6pTnRdc_BDD5WYaF32gAHAXJqW3gGp4II/s1600/20170218_125553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjK6BCOtPFw4yR08M969s4pGduK9cTIBYNvdaTJmhamS8wtd01lDa6vmoovzv7GpO28Wf2usnGZ92XVLBMmyJaUZbd5GSmYUA2i-xBJgMc2F6pTnRdc_BDD5WYaF32gAHAXJqW3gGp4II/s320/20170218_125553.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div>
<br /><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
WOOHOO!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br /></div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-24422734659771257482017-01-30T07:18:00.000-08:002017-01-30T07:18:18.044-08:00Tilton Shrug 9190 #2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCFWXUWVTGF1GhtVaNW8EP1_rTGxfWVRrThXChSaSbY0URQo7yRWwgUoc8VjIHxlVlvokdwx4bm-a79-WL0WT8ffQAJRWzlohxZUwI6CJLgOYjhq1B8W2LpMsk62kO2I4yvghRVtFayo/s1600/20170129_134114.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCFWXUWVTGF1GhtVaNW8EP1_rTGxfWVRrThXChSaSbY0URQo7yRWwgUoc8VjIHxlVlvokdwx4bm-a79-WL0WT8ffQAJRWzlohxZUwI6CJLgOYjhq1B8W2LpMsk62kO2I4yvghRVtFayo/s320/20170129_134114.jpg" width="272" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Okay - I will admit - I LOVE to wear cute clothes. How can you not feel happy when your fabric is <i>called</i> Happy Town? </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
(It is from Birch Fabrics, and all organic - <a href="http://birchfabrics.com/fabrics/happy-town-knit/">here's the link</a>)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I wanted to try the V9190 2nd view (<a href="http://rainydayparent.blogspot.ca/2017/01/tilton-shrug-v9190.html">view 1 post is here</a>) - I HAD been thinking about a Morris Blazer, and this had similar lapels - but look at this feminine back:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDeMnNXVoDdBy_DndrztlgqmYUa0i3SMnwNd6ChYeecXX3WtozD0R8C8WGCGo9sNViXAjBUExicaCs-QjL2DnTXcHrK43r7Z7MPOui-3e3Z5z5W0nfnq4_k44dV32WBtF_u-oHwkxyjo/s1600/20170129_134102.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDeMnNXVoDdBy_DndrztlgqmYUa0i3SMnwNd6ChYeecXX3WtozD0R8C8WGCGo9sNViXAjBUExicaCs-QjL2DnTXcHrK43r7Z7MPOui-3e3Z5z5W0nfnq4_k44dV32WBtF_u-oHwkxyjo/s320/20170129_134102.jpg" width="206" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I ended up with this cute fabric in a <a href="http://www.simplififabric.ca/">Simplifi</a> remnants box - and there was a smidge of the pink - just enough for the yoke, cuffs and I squeezed the drawstrings out.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjU7oO3guOFrCSUIh2f0e1GcmBxUuGsVYGLvQiFTgrWcGt6Ym6BCSYlbvPLj8dtAxjNdVuV8WrA5BEJkazOh4eL8dAE6j5li1W5gZyTSw_ISp07AlOacpWop1p62SI8MKM6A6_YZpajF0/s1600/20170129_123321.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjU7oO3guOFrCSUIh2f0e1GcmBxUuGsVYGLvQiFTgrWcGt6Ym6BCSYlbvPLj8dtAxjNdVuV8WrA5BEJkazOh4eL8dAE6j5li1W5gZyTSw_ISp07AlOacpWop1p62SI8MKM6A6_YZpajF0/s320/20170129_123321.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It coordinates perfectly with the roofs on some of the houses.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So - I know, it's way beyond dear.... but I feel happy in it.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Tilton pattern is dreamy and fits well - I'll make it again in something more subdued - but I will probably wear this version to death. The pattern will apparently work well with a combination of wovens (where I have used the Pink). I may try that, too.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I want to mention, too, that I took <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=486420&u=1274331&m=29190&urllink=&afftrack=">Marcy and Katherine Tilton - The Ultimate T-Shirt: Fitting & Construction </a> and it has made a HUGE difference in the quality of the tops I am making. I also added using knit stay tape to my garments and my hems and top stitching are MUCH nicer now. (that's an affiliate link above - go mark the class to your wishlist and pick it up next time Craftsy has a sale).<br />
<br />
This top has a set in sleeve - I have found that the method works wonderfully - I pin it a bunch and stitch it slow and I haven't had an issue at all.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1IvzGTJReCHAMTnHU0ccmopFFcmDw9YNRRCF065ywDttMTopOyFRemrDg0dmC_wdXI1V-bujXkDzXQCn_jizQboMR4qMYogPrQ9SR38N32pQ8JcsT-5FORh0lvtac4l6PIS7XWuh-X8/s1600/20170129_124129.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1IvzGTJReCHAMTnHU0ccmopFFcmDw9YNRRCF065ywDttMTopOyFRemrDg0dmC_wdXI1V-bujXkDzXQCn_jizQboMR4qMYogPrQ9SR38N32pQ8JcsT-5FORh0lvtac4l6PIS7XWuh-X8/s320/20170129_124129.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
<br />
so - back to my day of practiced oblivion of current events!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW68U66F-Edu5U-sNGe1_i_XjE0xSHsPqQ9eHV40xTPzivYyfI4ICyiRkqiUt-9cdb3d6mtuv686dxTfUlJt2EPVCvELRSmXBBazU7G-QLCSBT7H7B40c5A-2Nfol-WJYlC6vqOsIkcw0/s1600/20170129_134046.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW68U66F-Edu5U-sNGe1_i_XjE0xSHsPqQ9eHV40xTPzivYyfI4ICyiRkqiUt-9cdb3d6mtuv686dxTfUlJt2EPVCvELRSmXBBazU7G-QLCSBT7H7B40c5A-2Nfol-WJYlC6vqOsIkcw0/s320/20170129_134046.jpg" width="273" /></a></div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-14263719384299063032017-01-25T08:43:00.000-08:002017-01-25T08:43:01.677-08:00Tilton Shrug V9190 <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YHL7jgyCXER6iK5ieyd2DgcMh7CuDjyvSOWfRTAV0RrjmD5K__eNxieLQ5BGgQ8IOKO63BHUoOj9AxSdz8Xy8T4ARGeZiZaCWpPlkzSAkpSADX9R8QNVMW4C0S-I14j_KkaxsH4_Pcc/s1600/20170125_084606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YHL7jgyCXER6iK5ieyd2DgcMh7CuDjyvSOWfRTAV0RrjmD5K__eNxieLQ5BGgQ8IOKO63BHUoOj9AxSdz8Xy8T4ARGeZiZaCWpPlkzSAkpSADX9R8QNVMW4C0S-I14j_KkaxsH4_Pcc/s400/20170125_084606.jpg" width="262" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
WOOHOO! I love it when a risk on a garment totally works!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1aEcbusmCfq0V0YM7zZ6oZ2adRNT5nr_wJvsF34iF79qxh6EcWwitlnQUWUQVBLtvjcm5AEwVtPGHixER_Iy2dZG5Xo11iCBo-UC_PvTlSqR_b3JgMhLQHQGPQT7P6k45Mtjho4zEcw/s1600/tilton+shrug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1aEcbusmCfq0V0YM7zZ6oZ2adRNT5nr_wJvsF34iF79qxh6EcWwitlnQUWUQVBLtvjcm5AEwVtPGHixER_Iy2dZG5Xo11iCBo-UC_PvTlSqR_b3JgMhLQHQGPQT7P6k45Mtjho4zEcw/s640/tilton+shrug.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">V9190 <br />
My Pin works but I can`t call the pattern up with a hyperlink.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
I swear I measured <i>and measured and measured</i> the back shoulder on this and I was really concerned about the apparent negative ease, (the fit is described on another review as "<a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/123997" target="_blank">snug</a>"(Stitchmaker) and Marec indicated "<a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/124163" target="_blank">Pattern runs small and it is fitted through the shoulders.</a>"<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , "helvetica" , "sans serif"; font-size: 14px;"> </span><br />
Despite my trepidation I decided to plunge ahead with a size 16. (I have a 40" bust and the pattern piece shows 43.5" at the bust) - and here's a shot of the back: not snug at all.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKg802rVPKr6Id_hCJHg3JSjC1Wy4LXVAB7mMFJx2ayp8v4JhmVDSS7oQg5xCKB_E3G8aWizFG31Kaoqx0YY6fVcTHckouRDt4uGEPGgjGhVdGOs6ksSLgQkXQCSpR3krEubno-n368cI/s1600/20170125_084623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKg802rVPKr6Id_hCJHg3JSjC1Wy4LXVAB7mMFJx2ayp8v4JhmVDSS7oQg5xCKB_E3G8aWizFG31Kaoqx0YY6fVcTHckouRDt4uGEPGgjGhVdGOs6ksSLgQkXQCSpR3krEubno-n368cI/s320/20170125_084623.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
I am getting ready to go on a trip to visit new clients and my flight will limit me to a carry on for the 5 days. Since I renovated my health and nutrition last Fall I have lost 50lbs and my last trip's capsule wardrobe won't quite work for this trip. I was out on the weekend and we popped in to see if I could find a cardigan/jacket that would suit my current wardrobe, but the trend right now is just too voluminous for my ego - I want my waistline to show, but the shoulders to fit: SO THIS IS WHY I SEW!<br />
<br />
I debated tracing a new size in my long suffering Julia Cardigan, or a new size of the Lisbon Cardigan - and I am still going to hit these later this season, but I wanted just a little more fit. This Tilton pattern has been romancing my to sew list for a while.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuE3G9_ZoNiQeOx7_ybNpwxYVeds7TMx57-uHHdJNgD35HtaurtoIOgpJr1o9LyvUB2uPvSalSYj1WFGmRB_izaROSbDvHcwWo876364BzNnScWP7giHRToBOQ1Iv9twb7c2W_xWUhVQI/s1600/20170125_084650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuE3G9_ZoNiQeOx7_ybNpwxYVeds7TMx57-uHHdJNgD35HtaurtoIOgpJr1o9LyvUB2uPvSalSYj1WFGmRB_izaROSbDvHcwWo876364BzNnScWP7giHRToBOQ1Iv9twb7c2W_xWUhVQI/s320/20170125_084650.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The collar might be a little dear, but I think it backs it off the severe bolero look. As far as DYT (I`m a Type 1) this might be a little more type 2 -( <a href="https://my.liveyourtruth.com/freecourse/?aff=heatherd4" target="_blank">Dress Your Truth</a> <--- affiliate link, there).</div>
<br />
As drafted, I think everything works for my 5`4`` frame in a size 16 - the sleeves are a good long length on me:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVmYmeR_kEwFyeOmeV-O_v-WsvJKKFMesC5wCm9SoGxF9nl_9sXTA7bHeE_GG6P0JHqOaLNFqOVI9tqDufQiqUso2g9beesnl_PfKQ7bCat8oSfWI6b9SM2kEArgsnHc_RgMydGJKr4IU/s1600/20170125_084710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVmYmeR_kEwFyeOmeV-O_v-WsvJKKFMesC5wCm9SoGxF9nl_9sXTA7bHeE_GG6P0JHqOaLNFqOVI9tqDufQiqUso2g9beesnl_PfKQ7bCat8oSfWI6b9SM2kEArgsnHc_RgMydGJKr4IU/s320/20170125_084710.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
I have reviewed the pattern on <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/131714">Patternreview.com</a> - it`s pretty great instructions and drafting wise.<br />
<br />
<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-18353389768748816182017-01-19T16:51:00.000-08:002017-01-19T16:51:15.015-08:00Lane Raglan - Rainbow LOVE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixlzpN0oy0JMZ8z_q4WyQInyUY_NNSpX_la8a-vrOKsnkRsDAUZWVS1lkjlFi5Gfmd1K5geRw7H5q2aB_CgIhWVcLb_1o8DPqV8SpBOTKlhnM86SkaZuhYqD1XjIEkB9a-4qQSQpqfUCQ/s1600/20170119_194502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixlzpN0oy0JMZ8z_q4WyQInyUY_NNSpX_la8a-vrOKsnkRsDAUZWVS1lkjlFi5Gfmd1K5geRw7H5q2aB_CgIhWVcLb_1o8DPqV8SpBOTKlhnM86SkaZuhYqD1XjIEkB9a-4qQSQpqfUCQ/s320/20170119_194502.jpg" width="257" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://indiesew.com/products/hey-june-the-lane-raglan#product" style="font-size: 12.8px;" target="_blank">Hey June Lane Raglan</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Ack.... I started to write a post about my new shirt and how lovely the source shop is. It's not a shop in my own town, so I don't subscribe or follow on Facebook - but it was a lovely shop in a grand century home, There was a lovely fibre arts room in the back of the shop - and a sweet little section for apparel sewing. Back in September I traveled with a gf to Guelph Ontario so that she could complete her move back to our city. I stopped into a sweet textile shop called .... Well, HECK! I just went to grab the name of the store and found out that it CLOSED this weekend! - it was the Greenwood Quiltery. Damn - it was a nice shop.</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well on that arm flopping announcement - I bought this dreamy knit fabric there. It is an Art Gallery Fabrics Knit - and like all the AG that I have sewn with it is the dreamy 54" wide 4-way stretch with awesome depth of dye and no background showing through when it is stretched. AG knits are my favorite of all the knits I have purchased. I have sewn with several AG knits now, and you get incredible band for your buck.</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This is: <a href="http://liveartgalleryfabrics.com/etno/" target="_blank">Looming Love Pastel from the Etno Collection</a><br />It's a perfect Type 1 (<a href="http://heatherd4.dressingyourtruth.com/" target="_blank">Dress Your Truth</a> <--- affiliate link, there) fabric and all the cute and action makes me feel HAPPY!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am striving to sew most of my own wardrobe, and a key piece in my grid is the long-sleeved T. I work from home and I wear casual clothes most days.</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://indiesew.com/products/hey-june-the-lane-raglan#product" target="_blank">The Lane Raglan from Hey June</a> is my new favorite T. I love the shape of the neckline and the scoop front coupled with the raglan sleeve. I graded between sizes and have cut the bust a little on the small size as I am still dropping weight (I have lost 55lbs now, and I am aiming on several more before the Spring).<br />The pattern is affordable to print at a copy shop, comes with a view with a hood and a bottom band, and there are nice Tutorials for the included <a href="https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/thumbhole-cuffs-a-tutorial/" target="_blank">Thumbhole Cuffs</a>. Last Fall I made a hoodie and thumbhole version that is in rotation in my wardrobe:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUtgVtMJ_-IZWW-bTadc70prOFWGK9JMvF_ezkv-8U-KAYVyTHiTwt5Gr0bJQWFCWiAYKtGWNM1q94uLFLXWpwBRltoxL1_SUXakwhXc7tSkwPBFN1ZehIR5RkLzzWEN9T9JQc_jbtIk/s1600/20161101_122854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUtgVtMJ_-IZWW-bTadc70prOFWGK9JMvF_ezkv-8U-KAYVyTHiTwt5Gr0bJQWFCWiAYKtGWNM1q94uLFLXWpwBRltoxL1_SUXakwhXc7tSkwPBFN1ZehIR5RkLzzWEN9T9JQc_jbtIk/s320/20161101_122854.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /> I bought my Hey June pattern from <a href="https://indiesew.com/invitation?code=20407ba4" target="_blank">IndieSew</a> - the password restrictions on the Hey June site were too demanding. That's not an affiliate link, it just lands you in the IndieSew land on a page that has my name on it.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjchsipdxOD6ZxTA812Vn5_GP62gGD1b3n9bhFD4cpkMtFHltqG9tj0VwF-kN6xJWmQcDVOjnOBkNw_LJim4_GhCNvLG81e_2jsuZ0k95uGwQU8ZKWTv4RLprv_cC-PBxRmuxDp4t0HgQk/s1600/20170119_120034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjchsipdxOD6ZxTA812Vn5_GP62gGD1b3n9bhFD4cpkMtFHltqG9tj0VwF-kN6xJWmQcDVOjnOBkNw_LJim4_GhCNvLG81e_2jsuZ0k95uGwQU8ZKWTv4RLprv_cC-PBxRmuxDp4t0HgQk/s320/20170119_120034.jpg" width="180" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8kMkybQ0H7PYaxOgYd6CWZZi5O0agWMeTu8AJ0_5t_Cuq2MN-oSsgkWVjfYMAw5W_t3tPov9jjlilbTtydzEoJS0N5VLUW83GgRLhoi4y4gcXjl8JMS1cxNddXWvqA5ijLkEfzMsc5e4/s1600/20170119_120019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8kMkybQ0H7PYaxOgYd6CWZZi5O0agWMeTu8AJ0_5t_Cuq2MN-oSsgkWVjfYMAw5W_t3tPov9jjlilbTtydzEoJS0N5VLUW83GgRLhoi4y4gcXjl8JMS1cxNddXWvqA5ijLkEfzMsc5e4/s320/20170119_120019.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0EfxCUehKHCkzQx9CnXX09WC6tZqB9WLXJ6I7T0NjQ6Fmfisc6TqEspmyFM30lqrLxpuoXNcuV7G-wBFTGZli4E-6vegeBSFWaTEhgYO2WT3L04YWMURHwmEZMgDlO_X3U1CCSrWRM4/s1600/20170118_232134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0EfxCUehKHCkzQx9CnXX09WC6tZqB9WLXJ6I7T0NjQ6Fmfisc6TqEspmyFM30lqrLxpuoXNcuV7G-wBFTGZli4E-6vegeBSFWaTEhgYO2WT3L04YWMURHwmEZMgDlO_X3U1CCSrWRM4/s320/20170118_232134.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I used my lightning stitch to hem and secure the neck band - and I used a lovely variegated mercerized cotton from Sulky</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhOTln-kgccSljptbO5ZOmHVeu_PgiGnnW5RILP3n8guCi8i9kQgcRI1gHYQA5kGEXErUwWAlmKWyEh1IIC_rPRz4fFveiOOpZGx8DikA65n4JxOaWDLJ7LZ8tmZVND35OOJdeXRPdWM/s1600/20170116_220453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhOTln-kgccSljptbO5ZOmHVeu_PgiGnnW5RILP3n8guCi8i9kQgcRI1gHYQA5kGEXErUwWAlmKWyEh1IIC_rPRz4fFveiOOpZGx8DikA65n4JxOaWDLJ7LZ8tmZVND35OOJdeXRPdWM/s320/20170116_220453.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I added knit stabilizer tape to the neckline on the front, sleeves, and back, to the raglan seam on the sleeves, to the sleeve hem and shirttail. I find this keeps the shape of the raglan, which I have had stretch out in wovens, and in knits I just love the crispness that the interfacing brings to the hems. I usually lay the interfacing edge along the foldline on the hem (facing) so that I have a fold guide as well as support for my top-stitching.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I graded up to a larger size in the hips, and the length and sleeve length is great on me - I'm 5'4" / <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">162.5 cm</span>I may to a slight swayback adjustment if I ever decide to use this pattern for something dressy - but as is, it stands as my newest TNT.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am so thrilled with this make. Here are a few more views:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGaC6bXrFkiOVb7N7Ta1YKbyOY4RfHtqhO6X8SmfhxVUEJnGV1m0Gt51LrYajfcXjjhFEZsfL2oCvQmdYyaO3ZG6K6jhNwJmVy1cXL8uvRpELCbxd5DtFpmZFvCZwlVI_8TzYIDEvrIc/s1600/20170119_115830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGaC6bXrFkiOVb7N7Ta1YKbyOY4RfHtqhO6X8SmfhxVUEJnGV1m0Gt51LrYajfcXjjhFEZsfL2oCvQmdYyaO3ZG6K6jhNwJmVy1cXL8uvRpELCbxd5DtFpmZFvCZwlVI_8TzYIDEvrIc/s320/20170119_115830.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lScqxk_Od7uNRnzWjeukiinOd7IGFblcgZtm2JBda-tg6SlCZ7Ox-5coDXhiiIAcYEGjH7LGHb6K9zCv4oHPgKfr_pox6GZ3mASi-A8gWSbR9kPvTfqG9naeNDN198PiurKA0rPiXgk/s1600/20170119_115847.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lScqxk_Od7uNRnzWjeukiinOd7IGFblcgZtm2JBda-tg6SlCZ7Ox-5coDXhiiIAcYEGjH7LGHb6K9zCv4oHPgKfr_pox6GZ3mASi-A8gWSbR9kPvTfqG9naeNDN198PiurKA0rPiXgk/s320/20170119_115847.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Oh and my bragging: check out my stripe matching:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh02TqfMF855grWKuKmUiBoYEq-_aLgi_OQHeAq-ADMakR9nqtDjUL5DPOgEbQt5fAlZ-YhtCuW_DVngrm5xKwL3tg1OtZZ1dOW9MQUbbb3e2Vg1fonD-GOe8xKBmuunSqBX3xxG9vPtuE/s1600/20170119_115922.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh02TqfMF855grWKuKmUiBoYEq-_aLgi_OQHeAq-ADMakR9nqtDjUL5DPOgEbQt5fAlZ-YhtCuW_DVngrm5xKwL3tg1OtZZ1dOW9MQUbbb3e2Vg1fonD-GOe8xKBmuunSqBX3xxG9vPtuE/s320/20170119_115922.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I think I might make some yellow jeans, next.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAdWVdJglmfQ1Ltvc8HD8OW23m3v8UuQJ4wBxpBvQBCPpBkituEBU0bEP5CmzPYbzM6IFOfsHTWbdMz66Iq9Bfo1ZHSIXCEMGlpLioFPdfRpuWI9xG9U_V205OZZUQ7EXLwozZZ4NjLo/s1600/20170119_165904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAdWVdJglmfQ1Ltvc8HD8OW23m3v8UuQJ4wBxpBvQBCPpBkituEBU0bEP5CmzPYbzM6IFOfsHTWbdMz66Iq9Bfo1ZHSIXCEMGlpLioFPdfRpuWI9xG9U_V205OZZUQ7EXLwozZZ4NjLo/s320/20170119_165904.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-62398681003162030452017-01-09T06:18:00.001-08:002017-01-09T06:18:29.981-08:00After all those secret projects.... what's coming up?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpo7gntF4cAslBu5dwsbCitE-LzjFhHVkHc0m08mBL9JpLug6jPvQ_qbxLgQGwtwb_o05Z7A_fsLGj7r667M3XEqAOLP0kZ-78o6I0xcPb-UkNhw_y6rNnn-cZtjEUs7YDmeng7ZOTjG0/s1600/20170106_162249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpo7gntF4cAslBu5dwsbCitE-LzjFhHVkHc0m08mBL9JpLug6jPvQ_qbxLgQGwtwb_o05Z7A_fsLGj7r667M3XEqAOLP0kZ-78o6I0xcPb-UkNhw_y6rNnn-cZtjEUs7YDmeng7ZOTjG0/s320/20170106_162249.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
That Washi is a great little pattern. I wore my new linen one to a trip to a music and museum afternoon and was so comfortable! Winter and stockings is not a win-win, but maybe I'll tackle some <a href="http://seamsterpatterns.com/product/rose-hip-tights-9701/">rosehip tights</a> next winter...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB92OrzX9xsDJns2z30VWXoE9Q1GrwgiNrEJ_-j7xPTQTv2LH4d89AAKJN5W2C7dQdxWYzwU1mRGuL6n64k1XSVxF7l-0ojf2L7xtsCf9cj6kYLelboqSVlZM32kVvFB4nGlZO6-yK2cY/s1600/20170106_162325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB92OrzX9xsDJns2z30VWXoE9Q1GrwgiNrEJ_-j7xPTQTv2LH4d89AAKJN5W2C7dQdxWYzwU1mRGuL6n64k1XSVxF7l-0ojf2L7xtsCf9cj6kYLelboqSVlZM32kVvFB4nGlZO6-yK2cY/s320/20170106_162325.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmntJtlcnfvO_cTAUb9tZjro-L9QLTkbOZygDBpAWH_9shK3X51O7FBgvDdOe5hmzGySN7Fp3ydWHQ96Zaz0nobHu34A-DSLw-RF40TWJ_15Wp9X1ACSuL0teqBSfCxsUz-l0fzBZQh4/s1600/20170106_162303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmntJtlcnfvO_cTAUb9tZjro-L9QLTkbOZygDBpAWH_9shK3X51O7FBgvDdOe5hmzGySN7Fp3ydWHQ96Zaz0nobHu34A-DSLw-RF40TWJ_15Wp9X1ACSuL0teqBSfCxsUz-l0fzBZQh4/s320/20170106_162303.jpg" width="180" /></a><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<img border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgw8JtHez0iZ3HENul6xjt5HhJPUM6HDuD6ztZB7uPTN9I3-9XO9cI0WrMR77r1eAzsradcFelQTMmgW41rl_vsoIopmPHOB1yzw7LDgnuOprAg56Asbu66O87UrAgcd6iHF19YXNniE/s320/15871923_10104738427195969_157468966517112055_n.jpg" width="320" /></div>
<br />
<h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Redoing:</h3>
<div>
OMG - I made a stocking for my son for Christmas, and I ROYALLY messed up the cuff that folds over the top. I need to redo this.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<h3>
Making:</h3>
<div>
I am working on some SILK pjs with cute rickrack edging. They are adorable. and SILK!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Qv-awN1d1O2E50E436oWaUyS_k-k8mi4J5ADA_3RATwUyKz7LTAK4m9EmrFaGlQU2zH1t_SkPphBAx6oS2rP5H1o3Uw64Dl7UMkmaKvuPySdaJXjTwTCTDfr042H6RNJ6t5hYFYibLA/s1600/20170103_130741.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Qv-awN1d1O2E50E436oWaUyS_k-k8mi4J5ADA_3RATwUyKz7LTAK4m9EmrFaGlQU2zH1t_SkPphBAx6oS2rP5H1o3Uw64Dl7UMkmaKvuPySdaJXjTwTCTDfr042H6RNJ6t5hYFYibLA/s320/20170103_130741.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Choosing:</h3>
<div>
My <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1650929411795464/">sewing group</a> is working on a <a href="http://sewingvortex.blogspot.ca/2016/12/announcing-seasonal-sew-wardrobe-2017.html">8 garment Seasonal Sew Wardrobe</a>: I have been toying with my plans:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn93XAmkTjMu3Z8tgjcmTIVt2stNpuOnC_ot5UKCkRozqnQK-YXW0HNkZPegBhWF9yvCd2GTVp7Y5r84z2uwBVHTkcpzO4VnQfHey8_Rh-0Uk9J5ndsBookDhsBNNv1R2dnJuljGsBGBU/s1600/sswDS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn93XAmkTjMu3Z8tgjcmTIVt2stNpuOnC_ot5UKCkRozqnQK-YXW0HNkZPegBhWF9yvCd2GTVp7Y5r84z2uwBVHTkcpzO4VnQfHey8_Rh-0Uk9J5ndsBookDhsBNNv1R2dnJuljGsBGBU/s640/sswDS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
The fun bit is that I have also been choosing my fabrics from my stash..... I am debating tackling the Tilton apron dress ( V9108) or the Colette Dhalia next.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<h3>
Concentrating:</h3>
<div>
My health. So - I am down 50lbs and it's time for me to start adding yoga and gymn work. I HAVE to get ready for my hysterical surgery. (Intended : go look up the connection between hysterectomy and hysterical)</div>
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPutrlyGkuFJsChLwqt_fiwE_e3mhSO9lle8OLXlGEpRQ9ZeFJOzLlZ2WRhkyF8JWQ0Uu2B72p6ioJA_mVBqR6mk8mjvCXoL6gYaQfghtMoTYeqgxYz0KV4LwHzoWlPPJzjU-gV0kZdE/s1600/15940722_10154751099935359_1460616430419838565_n.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPutrlyGkuFJsChLwqt_fiwE_e3mhSO9lle8OLXlGEpRQ9ZeFJOzLlZ2WRhkyF8JWQ0Uu2B72p6ioJA_mVBqR6mk8mjvCXoL6gYaQfghtMoTYeqgxYz0KV4LwHzoWlPPJzjU-gV0kZdE/s400/15940722_10154751099935359_1460616430419838565_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I don't think sewing can be harnessed for motivating me to work out - they are (timewise) counter productive - EXCEPT - it is sure nice to NOT have to grade up the patterns - I can just blend the size lines and succeed now <GRIN!></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<h3>
Appreciating:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDfJT5GN6ebXOs442o5PXpll6pNTtfezTGCRzB5PJp658QmLdl6XWwT7zDWsuHAjFkkZG3lxDfmHUNcyMQ7UzC0VbiV4GaCjmafB9wqWElq_kNQe07mBSYfIjH10dP2qmX0ypcZrIawoo/s1600/15590336_1018886611545407_7092530922677969144_n.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDfJT5GN6ebXOs442o5PXpll6pNTtfezTGCRzB5PJp658QmLdl6XWwT7zDWsuHAjFkkZG3lxDfmHUNcyMQ7UzC0VbiV4GaCjmafB9wqWElq_kNQe07mBSYfIjH10dP2qmX0ypcZrIawoo/s320/15590336_1018886611545407_7092530922677969144_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></h3>
<div>
This is NOT Gratitude - I have so much of that. So I will pick one thing - I saw <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ4IVlfQfl8">Spencer Evans</a> (well see is a stretch, I was tucked in a corner because we arrived too close to the start of the concert - so DH and I listened) at a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/348108552229638/">local gallery yesterday</a> #childcare</div>
<div>
Imagine what it would be like to be able to express what's in your heart the way that a musician can? That's artistry.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
so... decisions decisions - but I have to finish the pjs first.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-38616456148117577782016-11-17T10:56:00.000-08:002016-11-17T10:56:10.966-08:00Washi Dress - this muslin exceeded its intent!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEsUPaO26asiNo_ee3H9194GItd_WCd8n11HuIvwT1uluqldsrnDvQMTHefNVcW5uUnTsMFVIgU8Z1LINfMBHCcvVt2X4elXtdJ5WCTVHfkyKz54fdgaO6Oeoemi0axzYzAJvGfZf-hU/s1600/20161114_192046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEsUPaO26asiNo_ee3H9194GItd_WCd8n11HuIvwT1uluqldsrnDvQMTHefNVcW5uUnTsMFVIgU8Z1LINfMBHCcvVt2X4elXtdJ5WCTVHfkyKz54fdgaO6Oeoemi0axzYzAJvGfZf-hU/s640/20161114_192046.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
What a cute, comfy dress for the Autumn events that pop-up!</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The <a href="http://www.made-by-rae.com/washi/">Made By Rae Washi</a></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Which can also be purchased at <a href="https://indiesew.com/products/made-by-rae-washi#product">IndieSew</a></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I finally decided to make this dress when I realized that I needed a couple easy dresses for the winter indoor concerts we have planned - something easy to wear with boots and tights, and to layer with a cardigan. This iteration was supposed to be my muslin, but the fit was so bang-on (I didn't need to narrow the shoulder or adjust the bust!) it was a go ahead. - I managed to squeeze all of this out of 2m of a wide chambray.</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The wrinkles abound because I have worn this twice since it came off the dress form. - Suck it up, buttercup - I am here to share, not be judged.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs5DbIM_UKC3q2EYuYOrPBQYW0KVpDK2NES82iqFcZObTCrOvY2Hk5KSRJ4BOH5GN_XHqP5JpWhcs53km6kgxykv-yJVpRpRsnluaUdU-QN_XJ-cjKRg-t4OjT08p5JWolZS5-nfSqXj4/s1600/20161114_192050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs5DbIM_UKC3q2EYuYOrPBQYW0KVpDK2NES82iqFcZObTCrOvY2Hk5KSRJ4BOH5GN_XHqP5JpWhcs53km6kgxykv-yJVpRpRsnluaUdU-QN_XJ-cjKRg-t4OjT08p5JWolZS5-nfSqXj4/s400/20161114_192050.jpg" width="225" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevW1cvplG2Jhb7Zt-1LlC7C5sqx4EWHbaPLCoZqZeRvSn_6ZrnPwsjO8FELlc0C5shEVvGUzXwEwhAHlzO_hwZ-PFWgaXekALsccyFF290mhMthYmL-Op97pqQCidtLm0XyaxNpkwljo/s1600/20161114_192035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevW1cvplG2Jhb7Zt-1LlC7C5sqx4EWHbaPLCoZqZeRvSn_6ZrnPwsjO8FELlc0C5shEVvGUzXwEwhAHlzO_hwZ-PFWgaXekALsccyFF290mhMthYmL-Op97pqQCidtLm0XyaxNpkwljo/s400/20161114_192035.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br /><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I was new to shirring on my machine - and this was ridiculously easy. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The pocket was AWESOME - I am on the dress pocket bandwagon.</div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqHNn7DLO55k5LwOn0AruK5AZ0uH9piAthICcqlYLg1DQELbdQSIgpVozmweCjF5-uf22_kNZYmdxOzBcsISwchjlO1_Gucb4Z7qr-2y6dXoh0dMiV5LLrP3UCfKhgncdD8FHLT7Ey6RI/s1600/20161114_192105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqHNn7DLO55k5LwOn0AruK5AZ0uH9piAthICcqlYLg1DQELbdQSIgpVozmweCjF5-uf22_kNZYmdxOzBcsISwchjlO1_Gucb4Z7qr-2y6dXoh0dMiV5LLrP3UCfKhgncdD8FHLT7Ey6RI/s400/20161114_192105.jpg" width="225" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK47URtGFQciC9J4ff9R_9qhqnD3KnO4DYtbl1tA1W5lVKkSAeWKJ5fEEOyL2C6Rbt05wj-mgkAi_wyHFCuX0verwP6Qo7tgAk6FtnerG5SJ84wM3fptdwOPLno3XGEjMwDFe2V36u_lg/s1600/20161114_192023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK47URtGFQciC9J4ff9R_9qhqnD3KnO4DYtbl1tA1W5lVKkSAeWKJ5fEEOyL2C6Rbt05wj-mgkAi_wyHFCuX0verwP6Qo7tgAk6FtnerG5SJ84wM3fptdwOPLno3XGEjMwDFe2V36u_lg/s400/20161114_192023.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
I made my own partial lining for the bodice using the pattern pieces as the template, and ended the lining as free floating ABOVE the rows of shirring.<br />
<br />
At the sleeves I burrito'ed the whole bit to encase the underarm in the lining.<br />
<br />
The front was similarly lined and freefloating. I *might* look at attaching it at the waistline next time.... I'll see. So far it has been easy to wear.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6CcRLWfqiTM30-4K56W4J-X0YT6ZiF7daKUUpCR3_I_BIsitYBtDy0xhxypVOUCSIhI3rkbni9TmKrcG5XBDReuIg-pKCgRJS5HWC5Uu2K9LEMS_b5LDk5WC7QNImBzQHUKziXHpQbU/s1600/20161117_131821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6CcRLWfqiTM30-4K56W4J-X0YT6ZiF7daKUUpCR3_I_BIsitYBtDy0xhxypVOUCSIhI3rkbni9TmKrcG5XBDReuIg-pKCgRJS5HWC5Uu2K9LEMS_b5LDk5WC7QNImBzQHUKziXHpQbU/s320/20161117_131821.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">
So for those of you who question "why" I would Hong Kong this fabric - check out the fraying from it's first wash - this is under the facing.</div>
<div style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">
The Guts (Note my judicious use of leftover bias tape - and the cute bursts of colour :)</div>
<div style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAk7hTpBLJzCoQRDhIeJ5DDiQoYY3M4HGtonMp7ZOIQisGZ_zP37etGtWNSJH0TKgWAsRy4vWr-qBzRCqeqcpy0iDc_wFbXlyz0QAyKHFInkSiE5miOe092SmWpQ-s5Z0duais7UO32x8/s1600/20161117_132846.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAk7hTpBLJzCoQRDhIeJ5DDiQoYY3M4HGtonMp7ZOIQisGZ_zP37etGtWNSJH0TKgWAsRy4vWr-qBzRCqeqcpy0iDc_wFbXlyz0QAyKHFInkSiE5miOe092SmWpQ-s5Z0duais7UO32x8/s640/20161117_132846.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHfwICHXuVt0wf_AA3yTcHs0euy1PsuluRMwcTH7a1dGCKBsPkzM-3ae0zD2wfKBzIP38D1FXMes0E99t7GA7j835Y-RuU1KJKeXNs9fx3Mm9-1bGljhrudequmGNTYV8Xhaufvn55Hno/s1600/20161117_132927+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHfwICHXuVt0wf_AA3yTcHs0euy1PsuluRMwcTH7a1dGCKBsPkzM-3ae0zD2wfKBzIP38D1FXMes0E99t7GA7j835Y-RuU1KJKeXNs9fx3Mm9-1bGljhrudequmGNTYV8Xhaufvn55Hno/s640/20161117_132927+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br /><div>
The armscye looks like this when you burrito it instead of binding it - I did the front and the back in separate stitching and folding opeations, and understitched the lining to the notches front and back (well into the part covered by the cap).</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxc2HKC4XsT892I1PrJKHa-Bz6EYvHpkL5lViDBzFmFyt51G6sRYnlE8-rl3zce5jlgJIG6I3U40RMC1HyfxI1mBQQtXmQuqii70kFIizgRaEZYvntKbx4s6t8lwsX0lf8v-mLYN5Zxw/s1600/20161117_132809.jpg" imageanchor="1"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_CvMJzz3DHUBrOwZGksQTh54IrJLrYXL1bfaHP4c1sFzr2fUF5xrAvIOiI8OOx-pypGJ1l217XBr49Y1aAoDr6meeh8qxM7858wct6pOGv5QRLA4cIenylP4YMF0zVw_WDSdkcPuAMYM/s1600/20161117_133012+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_CvMJzz3DHUBrOwZGksQTh54IrJLrYXL1bfaHP4c1sFzr2fUF5xrAvIOiI8OOx-pypGJ1l217XBr49Y1aAoDr6meeh8qxM7858wct6pOGv5QRLA4cIenylP4YMF0zVw_WDSdkcPuAMYM/s320/20161117_133012+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxc2HKC4XsT892I1PrJKHa-Bz6EYvHpkL5lViDBzFmFyt51G6sRYnlE8-rl3zce5jlgJIG6I3U40RMC1HyfxI1mBQQtXmQuqii70kFIizgRaEZYvntKbx4s6t8lwsX0lf8v-mLYN5Zxw/s320/20161117_132809.jpg" width="320" /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
So, so super cute! I made a little matchy Lisbon <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/lisbon-cardigan-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/">cardigan</a>/topper as well... and felt really youthful and comfortable in this outfit</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5ixDaHp0SWzfSPdNY0W90BixXZ11PhT1L0qPcKWbqW47YlnX4LROEy2thAKkGRiFVVXVeAOK7azmVi4Oc9eXDdORjWuzQiXsbLA0xDohwWqv6_IrI4uX3yT2_7lF3qgcOo2CzEDdpR8/s1600/20161114_192143+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5ixDaHp0SWzfSPdNY0W90BixXZ11PhT1L0qPcKWbqW47YlnX4LROEy2thAKkGRiFVVXVeAOK7azmVi4Oc9eXDdORjWuzQiXsbLA0xDohwWqv6_IrI4uX3yT2_7lF3qgcOo2CzEDdpR8/s640/20161114_192143+%25281%2529.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-72521893897449254212016-11-07T15:53:00.000-08:002016-11-08T05:07:42.809-08:00B6244 Lisette for Butterick Cascade Front Coat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwTlsn2UhoFnZ8N8sHfopYaPNN75c5F8JIPsHsTpBu36v1r7Rvf_TeDzmd0cBaHSqbemTxs3K6Sp8Gl-pngeoKKZdB8K9CO6eIw9XmwzixW8X4LkF_D5jjNgKmBYjFklXX0odm6shvv8/s1600/20161107_120006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXwTlsn2UhoFnZ8N8sHfopYaPNN75c5F8JIPsHsTpBu36v1r7Rvf_TeDzmd0cBaHSqbemTxs3K6Sp8Gl-pngeoKKZdB8K9CO6eIw9XmwzixW8X4LkF_D5jjNgKmBYjFklXX0odm6shvv8/s640/20161107_120006.jpg" width="360" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">B6244 Lisette for Butterick</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Last Wednesday (!!!!) DH and I took a day off together and were out running errands - kids both in their daytime gigs meant we were f.r.e.e. We were at the west end of town, so very close to the local Fabricland and my gallant knight encouraged me to swing by - and I dragged him in for his opinion on a "sante fe" knit so I could make an on-style cardigan. When we walked in we found boiled wool, blanket fabric and coating on *sale* ! Stashed away in my pile of patterns I wanted to try was Butterick 6244 - so a project was born when he helped me pick out a fabric with a decent wrong side.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWu3SJNFizKTAuEz8xHXLdUgbU8R7yCLq2DQ_UIi6EokRrvMWuA8OwlAzFgTqxvf1laZAbV91imeUmxigkG3VatPhs2odp7NqKIWaj06ETF58Err9Rz9Vs4DwpSB-tsS8xsZY4nuIrdaM/s1600/20161104_213441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWu3SJNFizKTAuEz8xHXLdUgbU8R7yCLq2DQ_UIi6EokRrvMWuA8OwlAzFgTqxvf1laZAbV91imeUmxigkG3VatPhs2odp7NqKIWaj06ETF58Err9Rz9Vs4DwpSB-tsS8xsZY4nuIrdaM/s320/20161104_213441.jpg" width="180" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6trzBdWM2DgpDGp3ht51R07P47gZCZAVIaQKpIoFjN7AhsLsmtDPBOLLNimPP6TNGijsVsI534LOzJ3mN-6_1ctWGOunMQMCuL2M5l2GanjjXXFtpDjv8DiI5NMjHbUTSU9Po5lxR_UA/s1600/20161104_213523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6trzBdWM2DgpDGp3ht51R07P47gZCZAVIaQKpIoFjN7AhsLsmtDPBOLLNimPP6TNGijsVsI534LOzJ3mN-6_1ctWGOunMQMCuL2M5l2GanjjXXFtpDjv8DiI5NMjHbUTSU9Po5lxR_UA/s320/20161104_213523.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div>
The pattern B6244 from Lisette is straight forward - just a single worrisome pivot at each neck/shoulder joint. I shortened the sleeves to fit and the length by 3 inches. I graded up much less than I used to have to (my hips are down over two inches since September) and was within the pattern measurements finally! (I also referred to the <a href="https://oliverands.com/community/groups/sew-alongs/forum/topic/lisette-b6244-coat-sew-along/#post-50395">sewalong</a>)</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I changed the hemming method to face the hem (at the same 5/8") with a ribbing I had in my stash. Using a little stretch on the ribbing only (maybe 10%?) - I stitched it at 5/8 then flipped it to the hem side and zig-zagged the edge. On the intersecting hems, I started a new strip with the end simply folded over and continue on my merry way. The hem is to the outside on the neckline and front, and to the inside on the bottom edge (per the pattern).<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwsZklIkpn8AoBxhk70BLcfV9xjTUroVAYOcPIbu7pnsHMq98NWtKcovi-cWDF-Hh0kwvUkeBYpoelkJ_Q52WDIN3GY9VxNEcG5YPiFA1H9WIZXWDzsLle8RJUnuq7XEEgcufW9phDgOY/s1600/20161107_120129_001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwsZklIkpn8AoBxhk70BLcfV9xjTUroVAYOcPIbu7pnsHMq98NWtKcovi-cWDF-Hh0kwvUkeBYpoelkJ_Q52WDIN3GY9VxNEcG5YPiFA1H9WIZXWDzsLle8RJUnuq7XEEgcufW9phDgOY/s320/20161107_120129_001.jpg" width="180" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0AZvl9O2EGdLyLhfyDV2FO9OiKyR1_PXmtAO0-Awc39sYY3Y-IZBh-hDKzemYv8qT_5Fw1LKoCqg_q_RX6vbFaa-wQXfNvln96x3SFCV2Ot8psbiU1FIDCmhjGnGghhdRHxf2hb73Rw/s1600/20161107_120136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0AZvl9O2EGdLyLhfyDV2FO9OiKyR1_PXmtAO0-Awc39sYY3Y-IZBh-hDKzemYv8qT_5Fw1LKoCqg_q_RX6vbFaa-wQXfNvln96x3SFCV2Ot8psbiU1FIDCmhjGnGghhdRHxf2hb73Rw/s320/20161107_120136.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
My style sense was born in the 80's and this fabric felt so Ralph Lauren, so I added shoulder pads without a second thought. I bound the arm hole with a double fold bias tape and used a twill tape along the shoulder and neckline seam. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidPByPFboudOCdnwMcndFJEDl3hTqgwr9SvZjhQq7uTU6yVqlpXwjG0JxH-Qgfmzt6zkj7oTHNVEuLzsA3YDiPw_SR47LZbcImkhMCQjIvbqubj6x-2-tN7wfJnqAHNGy8bfCF4UKkzDU/s1600/20161107_120103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidPByPFboudOCdnwMcndFJEDl3hTqgwr9SvZjhQq7uTU6yVqlpXwjG0JxH-Qgfmzt6zkj7oTHNVEuLzsA3YDiPw_SR47LZbcImkhMCQjIvbqubj6x-2-tN7wfJnqAHNGy8bfCF4UKkzDU/s320/20161107_120103.jpg" width="180" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj88GNYaYhdL56vZ0SIq0FuDR8BhTwGeGj85NR-UYbvMX714WPjvBLe_rGVb03LZgo31c_ngZBXIDt3zxk6aJ-DIPDp6Ci5R5xEihZws5ZFtYpSWH1PzPj30w9uEWRG-LCXH0KfMtevw2g/s1600/20161107_120112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj88GNYaYhdL56vZ0SIq0FuDR8BhTwGeGj85NR-UYbvMX714WPjvBLe_rGVb03LZgo31c_ngZBXIDt3zxk6aJ-DIPDp6Ci5R5xEihZws5ZFtYpSWH1PzPj30w9uEWRG-LCXH0KfMtevw2g/s320/20161107_120112.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3QvTQl5xwzk_7Idwxlqg3xnjNqgk6Ccp5JL8MMA__XsxGzzW-E1q7ofVSKvOP0OgR9TGS9TRCJ660kfq1-Yrd78carCU3Ey6yhx_eB4wT_dgn_MOPBExNA8rZ196W_2QKtJsZlhx-h7U/s1600/20161107_120055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="B6244 Lisette for Butterick" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3QvTQl5xwzk_7Idwxlqg3xnjNqgk6Ccp5JL8MMA__XsxGzzW-E1q7ofVSKvOP0OgR9TGS9TRCJ660kfq1-Yrd78carCU3Ey6yhx_eB4wT_dgn_MOPBExNA8rZ196W_2QKtJsZlhx-h7U/s640/20161107_120055.jpg" title="" width="360" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">B6244 Lisette for Butterick</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5VKWongm6IJuakmlmeZBcmY3tfuBY1f7-3SCKYjA-qJTf1mYplha7rZ4JB_oez3vlehnQ_W9n6XcK7uqvkssW6q4KcVtosuyhyEynG7lHulMCl-xm_dRyJCex6nIn-3tHIzb-xvG98oo/s640/20161107_120028.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="360" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">B6244 Lisette for Butterick</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5VKWongm6IJuakmlmeZBcmY3tfuBY1f7-3SCKYjA-qJTf1mYplha7rZ4JB_oez3vlehnQ_W9n6XcK7uqvkssW6q4KcVtosuyhyEynG7lHulMCl-xm_dRyJCex6nIn-3tHIzb-xvG98oo/s1600/20161107_120028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5VKWongm6IJuakmlmeZBcmY3tfuBY1f7-3SCKYjA-qJTf1mYplha7rZ4JB_oez3vlehnQ_W9n6XcK7uqvkssW6q4KcVtosuyhyEynG7lHulMCl-xm_dRyJCex6nIn-3tHIzb-xvG98oo/s1600/20161107_120028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: start;">In the end, when I look in the mirror I am not 100% that this is the front opening for me - but it sure is easy to wear and will definitely be my go-to until the snow flies (and by which time I hope to fit nicely into my parka!)</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-34613077888088770182016-09-11T15:47:00.000-07:002016-09-13T07:48:04.573-07:00Cake: Endeavours - Cullottes for Sew Long Summer Blog Tour.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This morning it was 9 degrees (48F) and that was *just* a little too chilly for shorts and a tee shirt (I am Canadian). Luckily I have been prepping for the Sew Long Summer - transitioning into Autumn - Blog Tour. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10_oLnSKjXI6a2UeHgbGBfaMnbltja1jRHi9lAyS2xCGVyXNCXll6syefxR-Vpwr4-SH5y-ZLLYXVpz1JUGq4nMc8PHnE6nWbmeUqJVnHIuqYoqNmK5LfD5rVlg_eRhYdzm3NTgh9fqg/s1600/20160911_172018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj10_oLnSKjXI6a2UeHgbGBfaMnbltja1jRHi9lAyS2xCGVyXNCXll6syefxR-Vpwr4-SH5y-ZLLYXVpz1JUGq4nMc8PHnE6nWbmeUqJVnHIuqYoqNmK5LfD5rVlg_eRhYdzm3NTgh9fqg/s320/20160911_172018.jpg" width="209" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Last Spring I found an Indie Pattern Shelf at <a href="http://fabricationsottawa.com/">Fabrications in Ottawa</a> and was BEYOND THRILLED to find a copy of the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/SewingCake">Cake Endeavour Trouser</a>. I quickly made up a pair of very wearable shorts and made plans to use the pattern as a wardrobe starting point - but then I decided to make a dress, and tested a few patterns and got away from my "wardrobe" plans.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So here we are - AUTUMN! and I don't need shorts.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
When Melissa touched base and suggested I join the Sew Long Summer Blog tour I immediately thought of the Cake pattern.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://sewmanju.wordpress.com/">SewManju</a> does a lovely job styling her <a href="https://sewmanju.wordpress.com/2016/08/18/burda-7494-the-refashioners-2016-diy-denim-peplum-jacket/">cullottes </a>and I thought the look might work for me, and I had some black linen in my queue, so I decided to give it a go.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0DbM1mG_I6uPkC4BJSg8yX-NurVN3wVzvESg7UWPVW6PRZh0F7AHG8VPleEBYMlZ7u1hoZxQQiU1yr1X7gPdaRzlJG1vZ-yo8oRsIXUU0SSPhbgr9OC2RsfbB175usAMj3AYDKqsfDCw/s1600/20160911_164810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0DbM1mG_I6uPkC4BJSg8yX-NurVN3wVzvESg7UWPVW6PRZh0F7AHG8VPleEBYMlZ7u1hoZxQQiU1yr1X7gPdaRzlJG1vZ-yo8oRsIXUU0SSPhbgr9OC2RsfbB175usAMj3AYDKqsfDCw/s320/20160911_164810.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
First - let's talk about the pattern: </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkrFs05T_CMqe7H03ngHG_D2FtlctfC-GiWu9xQ75BBPFiIirwQf1z_vTpmC-hMHtYwaW8ZxYLbSp68XkmWRsOV_LHoLQySCp7khs-JIIcT0Klz8c-TbnyLqIGwRGd4ms3x8q9Q7mwwZw/s1600/20160912_211325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkrFs05T_CMqe7H03ngHG_D2FtlctfC-GiWu9xQ75BBPFiIirwQf1z_vTpmC-hMHtYwaW8ZxYLbSp68XkmWRsOV_LHoLQySCp7khs-JIIcT0Klz8c-TbnyLqIGwRGd4ms3x8q9Q7mwwZw/s200/20160912_211325.jpg" width="112" /></a><b>FORMAT</b>: I am normally a pdf gal when it comes to indie patterns - we just don't have access to the gorgeous printed patterns in my neck of the woods. I was reluctant to buy the pdf of this pattern because I had heard it was complex (but it is not, really) with many pattern pieces for different size combinations (true). </div>
<br />
The packaging is lovely - the colour coding is valuable (don't stick to B&W if you are printing the pdf), and the printed sheet is not enormous - I imagine it will be manageable as a pdf.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWjbtBRkMNmUvZzT2vvEHvZsaS3AIrMrJLMSoDwGejoNZsBic4tiGls_cIyv4dk66rUuqc9B9wFyHwUHJfxJvlsM4CHeL60-AqwVkKiKTuzurbUHBHnnYzWG8zFFo45xb2mUkgQXxl1mY/s1600/20160912_211339.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWjbtBRkMNmUvZzT2vvEHvZsaS3AIrMrJLMSoDwGejoNZsBic4tiGls_cIyv4dk66rUuqc9B9wFyHwUHJfxJvlsM4CHeL60-AqwVkKiKTuzurbUHBHnnYzWG8zFFo45xb2mUkgQXxl1mY/s320/20160912_211339.jpg" width="180" /></a><b>SIZE RUN</b>: Until recently - there weren't many offerings of plus size patterns in printed versions. Cake has a nice size range (Hip measurements included: 30"-55" (76-150)) - the pattern concept is especially wonderful for a curvy body because there are grading lines for various body types and measurements. If you are an experienced size blender it is an awesome and easy experience to grade from a 54" hip to a small waist using the pattern pieces.</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrtBdypgnb1ctBqCwPG4_1d2K-nTtxrk81y_xYFrCv_4MZ4OndXPvKE0dNpcXpkTi6Gk0-VgFZJpw8zIKXs_3WtDWSPnY5n51Z6JifRyTZ1H0JaBr2ij2Jfl0JMon1OUoFyTLh4YkXVw/s1600/20160912_211414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhihC5OyPsE2Zyrvy0y_z56ty00HiByzwVT8rKW9c828U0e_lQkCxNMIRcRiEo2rsXNDAxv4IjxWNBVsZ3h9Bb_Izkjc86XlUWHGqQx0GvSXV0b5V1pOTcRGjJJ-jyWDKWanLk7IRbdsls/s1600/20160912_211055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhihC5OyPsE2Zyrvy0y_z56ty00HiByzwVT8rKW9c828U0e_lQkCxNMIRcRiEo2rsXNDAxv4IjxWNBVsZ3h9Bb_Izkjc86XlUWHGqQx0GvSXV0b5V1pOTcRGjJJ-jyWDKWanLk7IRbdsls/s320/20160912_211055.jpg" width="320" /></a><b>INSTRUCTIONS</b>: if you have marked your notches and know how to follow them the instructions are excellent. StephC comes very close to beginner level instructions, but it's definitely and advanced beginner pattern. There are a few parts to the instruction puzzle that are on the pattern pages them selves, so don't pack the pattern away after tracing until you have checked for additional info on the sheets. There are fewer pictures than typical (more than StyleArc... but no four colour photos, for sure)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3xEsNkgr53Ywri6ewdFR8Ct_7WLpsKIZ8JtDTHAhxMawFYa1I2pZKIRsbm_clCKZcxJO_jGTYet1pSqLfo6nFftS4RuWldLaXAYPEXBmRhcNMd51xWMI8sQCkFtj2ITKCKXfiLVR2oiQ/s1600/20160912_211414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3xEsNkgr53Ywri6ewdFR8Ct_7WLpsKIZ8JtDTHAhxMawFYa1I2pZKIRsbm_clCKZcxJO_jGTYet1pSqLfo6nFftS4RuWldLaXAYPEXBmRhcNMd51xWMI8sQCkFtj2ITKCKXfiLVR2oiQ/s320/20160912_211414.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br />
<div style="font-weight: bold;">
<b></b></div>
<div style="display: inline !important;">
<b style="font-weight: bold;">TECHNIQUE</b><b>: </b> I particularly liked the pocket design and construction process on this pattern.</div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8S6pNYemg5yHuZQOZ23pwOJtTDlsICJOgAMByFLviYj8oASK-3n_-X13JEKD8_KqJla59s68tEiRbu_M3Y4Fplc_4q0sSn_EV43LkodeR8yXmbZwXo8cgeYXklKYIGjofTOhfViZxPE/s1600/20160912_154941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8S6pNYemg5yHuZQOZ23pwOJtTDlsICJOgAMByFLviYj8oASK-3n_-X13JEKD8_KqJla59s68tEiRbu_M3Y4Fplc_4q0sSn_EV43LkodeR8yXmbZwXo8cgeYXklKYIGjofTOhfViZxPE/s320/20160912_154941.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>FEATURES</b>: The Darling Pant (there is also a Sailor Pant pattern in this offering) features an <b>invisible zipper</b> (easily installed above the pocket seams) and generous, slanted hip <b>pockets</b>. The real perk of this pattern, is the<b> front leg (princess?) seam</b> on the pant and the <b>back yoke</b>, which allow for tweaking in the fit. The <b>leg is very wide</b>, and I am told that somewher out there there are instructions for narrowing the leg pattern, but other than the mention on Flikr I have not been able to uncover an instruction set. (Cake's Designer, StephC is on a LOA recently and is sometimes present on these interwebs, but you are better to turn to your Facebook groups for any advice ). </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKA40UBWtTVqltR7TeLnsVphJ0xRtz6W0q1xw-D9ntsqVEiej99Fydc2d05i5dAbVjFi4PEo86sLl_i2f979pUalhcGXb0PF32WgamZKYQzzEv4X54FnU8Q1OJau4Y-pd_Fqq5zbBxA2c/s1600/20160912_155023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKA40UBWtTVqltR7TeLnsVphJ0xRtz6W0q1xw-D9ntsqVEiej99Fydc2d05i5dAbVjFi4PEo86sLl_i2f979pUalhcGXb0PF32WgamZKYQzzEv4X54FnU8Q1OJau4Y-pd_Fqq5zbBxA2c/s320/20160912_155023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_BhIXcUj_nNeFyMc5wAkOLyjps2_Xmq7y2o1n00iuxIisSX6tqcaRraGzk7Mg8louRLzDKuMUcUTyOFhcZtpF8gYeXms2GHdEO5UW7EoDMyjqbWxTsLtADHHLWn9r37JRhAVS5XB5E0/s1600/20160911_164817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_BhIXcUj_nNeFyMc5wAkOLyjps2_Xmq7y2o1n00iuxIisSX6tqcaRraGzk7Mg8louRLzDKuMUcUTyOFhcZtpF8gYeXms2GHdEO5UW7EoDMyjqbWxTsLtADHHLWn9r37JRhAVS5XB5E0/s320/20160911_164817.jpg" width="180" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXjCAw7k6EyV9OZwmr_EKssLRP7LS8MuX3CNQSkdNQ8Pjx5vSGGM1aDdGTLQpbC9dDc32UH49YEefz1h2vrYFvG-YboIfnqn5xffNN32HkVl0nS5oGKENbrl_bOUsB-t3r5XEXdfiXyQ/s1600/20160911_164910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUXjCAw7k6EyV9OZwmr_EKssLRP7LS8MuX3CNQSkdNQ8Pjx5vSGGM1aDdGTLQpbC9dDc32UH49YEefz1h2vrYFvG-YboIfnqn5xffNN32HkVl0nS5oGKENbrl_bOUsB-t3r5XEXdfiXyQ/s320/20160911_164910.jpg" width="180" /></a><b>ALTERATIONS</b>: I added 13" to the shorts length to get this cullotte. I also did a full tumy adjustment by temporarily piceing together the front panel pieces and following <a href="http://happilycaffeinated.blogspot.ca/">Michelle</a>'s <a href="http://curvysewingcollective.com/tutorial-full-tummy-adjustment-pants-or-skirt/">tutorial on the Curvy Sewing Collective</a>. I moved some of the front leg inseam to the back leg (narrowing the front crotch curve and lengthening the back crotch curve to eliminate some bunching I found when walking in my shorts - it seems to have done the trick. Next time I will use my self-drafted shaped wastband - the pattern will accept a different wasitband easily.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And the pants themselves?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>FABRIC - </b>Delicious black linen with a viscose blend - not itchy, good body, washes well and has held it's colour very well. I am not new to linen and canvas for multi-season wear.... it's great for when the mornings are too cool for cotton skirts, and transitions perfectly to hot afternoons. It's dreamy and soft and warm and cool.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
For the pockets, I used a knit lining I had on hand (hence, the olive) and the pocket technique that uses adhesive seam tape is really nice.</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ATWImepNj3Y_eVdny56VdsIr7dWeRjzhLcBsc8SH8HFBkCEnzgZLdF502jlAF2y1mtfZqCP29EUViEFAa1mdfoTx2Kx6j4TmEZfuJANBOj1q4fBzR_EqN_5xx3ZoJJFdEGUM0XzJnro/s1600/20160912_155101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ATWImepNj3Y_eVdny56VdsIr7dWeRjzhLcBsc8SH8HFBkCEnzgZLdF502jlAF2y1mtfZqCP29EUViEFAa1mdfoTx2Kx6j4TmEZfuJANBOj1q4fBzR_EqN_5xx3ZoJJFdEGUM0XzJnro/s320/20160912_155101.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pocket on the inside of the garment</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOq2vJsDDX9Afsm3REsOqzHr73ztyIEjtGuPM0bIgB-MHxf2IQ5vMCqECvv92LaxxR89c6AGnMq-vjDebUdqaOTVdkqgSoOk3g2rp0iGOQ0v-RHnLNOGzqyrTzwxNboP2krrjpb3RabjE/s1600/20160912_155034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOq2vJsDDX9Afsm3REsOqzHr73ztyIEjtGuPM0bIgB-MHxf2IQ5vMCqECvv92LaxxR89c6AGnMq-vjDebUdqaOTVdkqgSoOk3g2rp0iGOQ0v-RHnLNOGzqyrTzwxNboP2krrjpb3RabjE/s320/20160912_155034.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The inside of the pocket and invisible zipper (what? you can't see it?)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>STYLING - </b>Cullottes are quite wearable! I love how SewManju added a boxy T or a fited jacket - I think keeping proportions in thirds work well with the short length: 1/3 top and 2/3 pants. I am wearing <a href="http://rainydayparent.blogspot.ca/2015/07/m7093-godets-on-woven-raglan-t-stash.html">my nude M7093</a> in these pictures - tucked in - and untucked looked nice as well. I have a nice cropped leather jacket that looks great with these, and a pretty frilled top that works well too. I am happiest with the way they look with a pair of MaryJanes, but if these contine to be wearable, I might try pairing with my black boots to extend their season a little.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidxEaOPThjeIkuiIBQ0O2O4PyACLtaEx5mqg0P0cvQy7O3buGMds_8wk5_hJhPUB3r6hOhhyLpUkg79S9U1UYPMxP0YZHy3Kp7Qk31nsc64KKjK2Qcm1YpWZ4-dJlWsTd-3qr4_FQruWs/s1600/FB_IMG_1473628613569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidxEaOPThjeIkuiIBQ0O2O4PyACLtaEx5mqg0P0cvQy7O3buGMds_8wk5_hJhPUB3r6hOhhyLpUkg79S9U1UYPMxP0YZHy3Kp7Qk31nsc64KKjK2Qcm1YpWZ4-dJlWsTd-3qr4_FQruWs/s1600/FB_IMG_1473628613569.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Since this is part of a Blog Tour there are some nice perks:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a class="rcptr" data-raflid="3480587c3" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/3480587c3/" id="rcwidget_jlihscev" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a>
<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>Fun discounts and coupon codes from our sponsors:</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.zierstoffpatterns.com/" target="_blank">Zierstoff Patterns</a> 20% off patterns Code: <strong>zierstoffpatterns20</strong> Ends 9/17/16 </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.bluedotpatterns.com/" target="_blank">Blue Dot Patterns</a> 25% off patterns Code: <strong>SewLongSummer</strong> Ends 9/17/16 </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.onthecuttingfloor.com/shop-2" target="_blank">On the Cutting Floor</a> 50% off patterns Code: <strong>SEWLONG</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Ends 9/17/16</span>
<a href="https://mahlicadesigns.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/sponsor-collage-final.jpg"><img alt="Sponsor Collage Final" class="aligncenter wp-image-4109 size-large" height="320" src="https://mahlicadesigns.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/sponsor-collage-final.jpg?w=656" width="287" /></a>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The rest of the Tuesday posts are here:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<strong><a href="https://mahlicadesigns.wordpress.com/2016/09/13/melissa-cardigan-for-sew-long-summer/" target="_blank">mahlicadesigns</a><br /><a href="http://www.musingsofaseamstress.com/?p=2873" target="_blank">Musings of a Seamstress</a><br /><a href="http://sproutingjj.blogspot.ca/2016/09/sew-long-summer-blog-tour.html" target="_blank">Sprouting Jube Jube</a><br /> <a href="http://www.sewingalacarte.nl/signature-style-jeans/" target="_blank">Sewing A La Carte</a><br /> <a href="https://annemarisews.wordpress.com/2016/09/13/transitioning-from-summer-to-fall-sewlongsummer-blog-tour/" target="_blank">Anne-Mari Sews</a></strong>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here are some of the other posts:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<strong><a href="http://sewingbyti.blogspot.ca/2016/09/sew-long-summer-with-greenstyle-laurel.html" target="_blank">Sewing By Ti</a>, <a href="http://www.cindyparrett.com/first-class-laptop-sleeve-sew-long-summer/" target="_blank">Cindy Parrett</a>, <a href="http://sewingvortex.blogspot.ca/2016/09/sew-long-summerhello-lilia-jacket.html" target="_blank">Sewing Vortex</a>, <a href="https://couturious.org/2016/09/12/sew-long-summer-a-back-to-school-transition-capsule/" target="_blank">Couturious</a>, <a href="http://ninamakes.com/sew-long-summer-blog-tour-luna-pants-giveaway" target="_blank">Nina Makes</a></strong>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I will come back and update this post with the links as they are published</div>
<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-82838243934165114962016-08-29T13:48:00.001-07:002016-08-29T13:49:03.460-07:00Latest makes (again, a catchup post)I've been testing and doing totally non-glamorous sewing lately, but I have a few makes to share:<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNI3zl5hj15vSvvwKGSzyzsXqvLiyIgLrpJ7xJioK16J4H5zJr8YfIaJlgakbmPrNc_EPM2X5pQWYIC6QmEL63iy6xYeoDlGvNiRp3TskF9coceC9r-CRHyVlFYTDsZDE9jFbHpnDlPw/s1600/2016-07-18_09-17-50.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNI3zl5hj15vSvvwKGSzyzsXqvLiyIgLrpJ7xJioK16J4H5zJr8YfIaJlgakbmPrNc_EPM2X5pQWYIC6QmEL63iy6xYeoDlGvNiRp3TskF9coceC9r-CRHyVlFYTDsZDE9jFbHpnDlPw/s320/2016-07-18_09-17-50.jpg" width="198" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This M5435 hack turned out to be an easy to wear dress</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fi7sYhLB51JYAzcjfW2GMKaTUlp47-l3aXKuo4tgzwwoj0KP4sjF1lMfWA94o9d60zveAF703Dp3xJJQpWkXpnsVb9IIwkoScmKW1-_cXkv87zm25OIRf3AwJB5Z7I8it8eZaQENFjE/s1600/IMG_20160717_212312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fi7sYhLB51JYAzcjfW2GMKaTUlp47-l3aXKuo4tgzwwoj0KP4sjF1lMfWA94o9d60zveAF703Dp3xJJQpWkXpnsVb9IIwkoScmKW1-_cXkv87zm25OIRf3AwJB5Z7I8it8eZaQENFjE/s320/IMG_20160717_212312.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Plantain Tee for the store was a nice make- the cowl is nicely sized</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQbS8vSPqMPvKBxvedmvsjGrPTQy7aT_yVfGbUujfNmH4pNkCxiVbifmFdzfBKWG0jxoIkkYbvpTdABPvOuyh8reOE9qZzNA5S9D5FejFMt-6WW6evU0jM7eQpL1yQ-KG1DzipI1QAJQ/s1600/20160726_204409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaQbS8vSPqMPvKBxvedmvsjGrPTQy7aT_yVfGbUujfNmH4pNkCxiVbifmFdzfBKWG0jxoIkkYbvpTdABPvOuyh8reOE9qZzNA5S9D5FejFMt-6WW6evU0jM7eQpL1yQ-KG1DzipI1QAJQ/s320/20160726_204409.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I took a course in felting and made a sweet Plover</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2Dmb1KKxprvd8ElEibKgy7jivyrq5OXr-F1dt1da1vCp8cchVrlFxGUnrImXlPDeJNtrzukwy65LulWlrBodUEBYPMHLPwwwRcASs-uEwPY_j6nVmsr187WZkOThj4y0KcxoxQChlB0/s1600/20160801_203509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2Dmb1KKxprvd8ElEibKgy7jivyrq5OXr-F1dt1da1vCp8cchVrlFxGUnrImXlPDeJNtrzukwy65LulWlrBodUEBYPMHLPwwwRcASs-uEwPY_j6nVmsr187WZkOThj4y0KcxoxQChlB0/s320/20160801_203509.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 Felting Projects I tried on my own.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyluhTaZO7v6dgdD1mE8Jxd_oco9bbXkyql3a1TbsRJIrtVU0-Zwbb7aVIFt3-6HFAWyFUJxJ4eqLanjspp__TdWiC-s8TMKMbXjt6ona812RTOztWRdzuVEnmhQRBpe1M_Qv6-6E38nw/s1600/20160801_203536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyluhTaZO7v6dgdD1mE8Jxd_oco9bbXkyql3a1TbsRJIrtVU0-Zwbb7aVIFt3-6HFAWyFUJxJ4eqLanjspp__TdWiC-s8TMKMbXjt6ona812RTOztWRdzuVEnmhQRBpe1M_Qv6-6E38nw/s320/20160801_203536.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cute little bunny!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
And the 5T Chickadee has a couple new dresses:<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kSV5zDWp34YeXBMUVqxhNcrXSrTK61n7YJKouZj4tZj3hZhVioPcAVdGbGO65r6XU_ERqqRrOmBJut12zgLwaIOG7nh9w0yG4XIdu1eFbdVH0Ds7zLeec6XSWS8j_CLDoXpY_qUHge0/s1600/20160826_125118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kSV5zDWp34YeXBMUVqxhNcrXSrTK61n7YJKouZj4tZj3hZhVioPcAVdGbGO65r6XU_ERqqRrOmBJut12zgLwaIOG7nh9w0yG4XIdu1eFbdVH0Ds7zLeec6XSWS8j_CLDoXpY_qUHge0/s320/20160826_125118.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the Peppermint Swirl Dress from Candy Castle Patterns </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9ZnkiQ1y-DQGZboHjHfyxjcVFbZTgGtvqCDf3f_BykkIK0_YJ4uTFQ4zexWTwTBbpRd4HfQmo6wT7MuHqWZ19Y4p146z1BnzUvTswj1POMU3HFZbABKSo_p5rTkj-bLax82gFks3MaA/s1600/20160810_125634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9ZnkiQ1y-DQGZboHjHfyxjcVFbZTgGtvqCDf3f_BykkIK0_YJ4uTFQ4zexWTwTBbpRd4HfQmo6wT7MuHqWZ19Y4p146z1BnzUvTswj1POMU3HFZbABKSo_p5rTkj-bLax82gFks3MaA/s320/20160810_125634.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is an in-progress shot of a heirloom dress</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
I reviewed the pattern I used for the heirloom dress <a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&ID=127248">here.</a><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
My next post should be up soon - I am working on some Fall sewing: Linen Endeavours and it's part of a blog tour which will appear on this blog for once.</div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-58943481712619161962016-07-16T06:02:00.000-07:002016-07-16T06:02:01.541-07:00Next! Sewing Mojo is Flowin!I have been sewing like crazy! But NEXT: I am going to go back to the Seamster <a href="http://seamsterpatterns.com/product/dandelion_dress_top_1401/">Dandelion top</a> to make a leather shell! Here's my last (and fitting perfectly after more than a dozen washes) version:<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaz6lG3RixzkZLEJsjyNQ_f-QaikdBo5Vl8E5yK_e2cQo7_jnJK1aZ3btoExsZtPQnFuxeHUQS75W7kFpP9pkOecLMkIS0-tIBZIdLCFGfWQkMboQlqgTgqQC13w70tP6xUz8UFnb5NtQ/s1600/20160516_090353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaz6lG3RixzkZLEJsjyNQ_f-QaikdBo5Vl8E5yK_e2cQo7_jnJK1aZ3btoExsZtPQnFuxeHUQS75W7kFpP9pkOecLMkIS0-tIBZIdLCFGfWQkMboQlqgTgqQC13w70tP6xUz8UFnb5NtQ/s320/20160516_090353.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can you see the lovely side panel?<br /> It curves from halfway to center back up under the arm to a princess seam</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdM8IVoyn7iSJa4Ih0NADhtCG-7s_kaokybtF19P2tWwBhMZvoa6H9iGuQ-tKN9Meg38GZFICuH1u3aD9NkJtGuG5UGp0D4KaEHXuC3rD_-DdJZDaMLZLjp6CmrH5-tWwGUD6HP_1TUI/s1600/20160516_090331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdM8IVoyn7iSJa4Ih0NADhtCG-7s_kaokybtF19P2tWwBhMZvoa6H9iGuQ-tKN9Meg38GZFICuH1u3aD9NkJtGuG5UGp0D4KaEHXuC3rD_-DdJZDaMLZLjp6CmrH5-tWwGUD6HP_1TUI/s320/20160516_090331.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There's a center back zip <br />(which I don't use in this version, but I am sure I will need in a leather version)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrr5NkFCrQCCSRxSQDSDGpWDAWwnuy6GX7mKLHgBgiiAZ8h3Neu4micoMf7Grtyc98o1E7HW6sXmPL-utZBgaG1ITz6M9BOCxgFIGccYl3x9rlf5HzCjSzrkWpQhV3_VH0UJZvjx_MCA4/s1600/20160516_090033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrr5NkFCrQCCSRxSQDSDGpWDAWwnuy6GX7mKLHgBgiiAZ8h3Neu4micoMf7Grtyc98o1E7HW6sXmPL-utZBgaG1ITz6M9BOCxgFIGccYl3x9rlf5HzCjSzrkWpQhV3_VH0UJZvjx_MCA4/s320/20160516_090033.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;">
The fabric is gorgeous - some kind of batik on a plaid cotton</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;"></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIs_I2vEQ4U7rmFyCBf_LEk3Ad5-Y5OtrSQ3o8a6ZDP_7DIgmNFxGcuuEi0oLEobBMay_WgsQZp4oWPYnBhwc5Edm2dkLJhTbMsgmdoWVRfc9Lgowr_rgP8YFyz0WE0fbHgdhNKz_V3jo/s1600/20160529_151915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIs_I2vEQ4U7rmFyCBf_LEk3Ad5-Y5OtrSQ3o8a6ZDP_7DIgmNFxGcuuEi0oLEobBMay_WgsQZp4oWPYnBhwc5Edm2dkLJhTbMsgmdoWVRfc9Lgowr_rgP8YFyz0WE0fbHgdhNKz_V3jo/s320/20160529_151915.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here is my first version: made in a cotton lawn - I put this one up at the store - I made an identical one for myself by the invisible zipper ate the lawn on my first zip - I immediately went out an bought a proper invisible zipper foot. These shots show the design lines nicely.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgH5dseTfH4d2mSYnDXkQb940T8LT-V3ZW-Lh7rRzvGTaAdzSSNpMq6jRiDkgcP5UrARd5-__oOVak4yN5ZIIqZLK32ZycrbvhW3BhzZUFfJwGiMW59n5lG7phemGZtiNBlPMOrRVL2A/s1600/20160507_152654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgH5dseTfH4d2mSYnDXkQb940T8LT-V3ZW-Lh7rRzvGTaAdzSSNpMq6jRiDkgcP5UrARd5-__oOVak4yN5ZIIqZLK32ZycrbvhW3BhzZUFfJwGiMW59n5lG7phemGZtiNBlPMOrRVL2A/s320/20160507_152654.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UXn-9XXCbf-wfVxDP3NcJXiiNmLUgoqo2R2gE4l9xkOPtPGt8EfWA4sUSqgNJOXbjuGEF5fNeKZmG-GdP0dJGk077q7a28PBhk00iDa8oLTjwE4aw-598QIH_-K-mcpKDFiY8xCMELI/s1600/20160507_152638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UXn-9XXCbf-wfVxDP3NcJXiiNmLUgoqo2R2gE4l9xkOPtPGt8EfWA4sUSqgNJOXbjuGEF5fNeKZmG-GdP0dJGk077q7a28PBhk00iDa8oLTjwE4aw-598QIH_-K-mcpKDFiY8xCMELI/s320/20160507_152638.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJTYpcIbMyfj2uWNswtnxVik_wRh5q5Uf3y6DVR_QpJnfiMInIah1zol1RDmbxbrmGDSAHDsc-AaE1_qD6pKKHitjQYy0IXPBsZvZdViUMO4n0Qx8-JNz8OqfRQlFdP9vQDZB0BG9rf3Q/s1600/20160507_152623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJTYpcIbMyfj2uWNswtnxVik_wRh5q5Uf3y6DVR_QpJnfiMInIah1zol1RDmbxbrmGDSAHDsc-AaE1_qD6pKKHitjQYy0IXPBsZvZdViUMO4n0Qx8-JNz8OqfRQlFdP9vQDZB0BG9rf3Q/s320/20160507_152623.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the curved side panel shows up well on this shot</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So - what else have I sewn?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I made a BBQ shirt for my DH using the bits from a shirt we ordered online (apparently an XXL for a child)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
-I think the main fabric is a <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/interweave_chambray/">Kaufman Interweave chambray</a> (pepper? I think) - I bought a remnant.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilKMhag5x4a8NYIT79VsGQFJwMVle6iuaQ00NYaUXxnL6oUeQA0HhcfDMmyy87ezC5H8e9PG5teR2OG3_9ymG497LcfXX2Yywk7TiBs9mvRppS8V0TJsUpqDxrZOECn__KDS3lCzmRFoA/s1600/20160709_134957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilKMhag5x4a8NYIT79VsGQFJwMVle6iuaQ00NYaUXxnL6oUeQA0HhcfDMmyy87ezC5H8e9PG5teR2OG3_9ymG497LcfXX2Yywk7TiBs9mvRppS8V0TJsUpqDxrZOECn__KDS3lCzmRFoA/s320/20160709_134957.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjzgJ_ERaXsJBX2mQCgMdGlOrwSNAtuhbpwX7_jGWvF2hETpJeNWIMW3dUQD573_dLrsrB1Nw-D3-uaoch3CI0AuTP0Y30dFHy9QeMW8QKYsN9-5jvyQp3_FyirJz4TBJhlKTj3ER6Vtk/s1600/20160709_135033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjzgJ_ERaXsJBX2mQCgMdGlOrwSNAtuhbpwX7_jGWvF2hETpJeNWIMW3dUQD573_dLrsrB1Nw-D3-uaoch3CI0AuTP0Y30dFHy9QeMW8QKYsN9-5jvyQp3_FyirJz4TBJhlKTj3ER6Vtk/s320/20160709_135033.jpg" width="180" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc3wzlc5q5gUFKWT3mQQpksH88Rl9IXXp0FQMPwI9WcKToOsj0PF_sCvKZjTk1coCHMQ8pU998_g_ItJECb3yUuTGyy7fnczuAZzY2Ijm3mKzLmmmKM_sHACxw3nkXp898iA4X-l0v1hE/s1600/20160709_134946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc3wzlc5q5gUFKWT3mQQpksH88Rl9IXXp0FQMPwI9WcKToOsj0PF_sCvKZjTk1coCHMQ8pU998_g_ItJECb3yUuTGyy7fnczuAZzY2Ijm3mKzLmmmKM_sHACxw3nkXp898iA4X-l0v1hE/s320/20160709_134946.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My friend gifted me some crazy poly-knit, I love it! So I made (another) <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/lisbon-cardigan-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/">Lisbon Cardigan</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqcN5wb2pXDDNK8MQ9NlgcCz_3nF9p0If-ns8BZfWDEVK_Wy7FF4L74ArO-XcAcY7LGZ7CalQGdpz9GpFJCKDjc1lsBzfGjKoLAucqlaBQQ6QTTxbT3W4QB3qgbdH0Q0Tf9sCleIHQwo/s1600/20160706_151226-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqcN5wb2pXDDNK8MQ9NlgcCz_3nF9p0If-ns8BZfWDEVK_Wy7FF4L74ArO-XcAcY7LGZ7CalQGdpz9GpFJCKDjc1lsBzfGjKoLAucqlaBQQ6QTTxbT3W4QB3qgbdH0Q0Tf9sCleIHQwo/s320/20160706_151226-1.jpg" width="284" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iIRMDDYzZxorBPBX_5D2ZLbGZPPE8xMlO2hY6uM3n7XIRfPdQQPrfS63p09F3tZ8tjFIKbAAWvVEu5U4l-QYup921F8M0OX1yzILYRNEOIo28C5kD0SYYEt288GsMeWQGwqLLidOL6o/s1600/20160706_151252-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iIRMDDYzZxorBPBX_5D2ZLbGZPPE8xMlO2hY6uM3n7XIRfPdQQPrfS63p09F3tZ8tjFIKbAAWvVEu5U4l-QYup921F8M0OX1yzILYRNEOIo28C5kD0SYYEt288GsMeWQGwqLLidOL6o/s320/20160706_151252-1.jpg" width="195" /></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here's another one I didn't blog from May (apparently that was my last haircut!):</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1UJJmsVIAuYg9hjTOCVpVFQ9oVMoeGVSfAIH-9eAEkPGfIgUA2tIOYrw9MN8y_qoZa6CH7E7JXNJ5zoCZF0E7xVy9Tgv4hUwgiJGpN8Wmbt3lc3jEQ5Ra14tjuwjQ1BFJKzA8T_R4uE/s1600/20160504_074503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1UJJmsVIAuYg9hjTOCVpVFQ9oVMoeGVSfAIH-9eAEkPGfIgUA2tIOYrw9MN8y_qoZa6CH7E7JXNJ5zoCZF0E7xVy9Tgv4hUwgiJGpN8Wmbt3lc3jEQ5Ra14tjuwjQ1BFJKzA8T_R4uE/s320/20160504_074503.jpg" width="201" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I made a Plantain Tee out of a gorgeous Rayon jersey from my <a href="http://www.naturesfabrics.com/">Nature's Fabrics</a> prize pack</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8TLPkxGxCQEd3QkWXk8y9rjcRbxt65ba1e7OSvkVQbM36tlinpVWf5gY_x56al2vJH6su9jCu8RF7eiQO_5LZYgQIoQbhV0ngi0ON5upoqdqa77VCYCEFR49wBzYA24MV_p84OF4oe5k/s1600/2016-06-26_02-26-06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8TLPkxGxCQEd3QkWXk8y9rjcRbxt65ba1e7OSvkVQbM36tlinpVWf5gY_x56al2vJH6su9jCu8RF7eiQO_5LZYgQIoQbhV0ngi0ON5upoqdqa77VCYCEFR49wBzYA24MV_p84OF4oe5k/s320/2016-06-26_02-26-06.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plantain Tee</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
And - a Sophie Swimsuit that I will blog when I make one from the finalized pattern<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLcOOGQvSZqVONJkTt6BLnC1k6-_ioizEvC33PDiNOpRuzJ0qWLP7rDES06lwzQrFVwGfqsQ1gOn2njYeCJpwHMjaoH9xDg87ETVAHbYxAGVzdxGR7D4-H8x6nfE1ppyeYCvpIRUM1Obo/s1600/20160625_171730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLcOOGQvSZqVONJkTt6BLnC1k6-_ioizEvC33PDiNOpRuzJ0qWLP7rDES06lwzQrFVwGfqsQ1gOn2njYeCJpwHMjaoH9xDg87ETVAHbYxAGVzdxGR7D4-H8x6nfE1ppyeYCvpIRUM1Obo/s320/20160625_171730.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sophie Swimsuit</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Today I will finish this dress. I totally messed with a woven pattern to make a knit version of view C</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpEttXnI37qjAIsQooIrid2S4sS3drtOttMj3DWu7hUzjpB0xFx3qIwtnpWJr5ZFsBU7D3iflpacL7_ycsDdNWf7WgvRcZUBEB_Jfh1OtIbOmUfHi9t-e3w3E-w9GYoewN6EU-T_Nauv4/s1600/20160713_123720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpEttXnI37qjAIsQooIrid2S4sS3drtOttMj3DWu7hUzjpB0xFx3qIwtnpWJr5ZFsBU7D3iflpacL7_ycsDdNWf7WgvRcZUBEB_Jfh1OtIbOmUfHi9t-e3w3E-w9GYoewN6EU-T_Nauv4/s320/20160713_123720.jpg" width="180" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_H-HHjRuIrx5_LwGXSY2si1Dbr6RQhMof7tm0CjVseIi5R7bH95MMW6j6NQPYQufXnEUfSAlUSAAoDav65kzf9tHRahMxfs7uaL366YsGe1m_9F3eeVLqcC1Kk0XikyLmmR3ORHKJjvg/s1600/McCalls_5435_womens_pattern_massive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_H-HHjRuIrx5_LwGXSY2si1Dbr6RQhMof7tm0CjVseIi5R7bH95MMW6j6NQPYQufXnEUfSAlUSAAoDav65kzf9tHRahMxfs7uaL366YsGe1m_9F3eeVLqcC1Kk0XikyLmmR3ORHKJjvg/s320/McCalls_5435_womens_pattern_massive.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
phew! two weeks of holidays, then I will tackle the leather shell - do you think denim will make a good test run?</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-40411027464064455492016-06-21T07:02:00.000-07:002016-06-21T07:17:39.267-07:00Look what I did to my Florence!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdiXmMpTolwtQT6JU-Pd38gtuQqs1kNcUM4ehsycigicGAyso8qugkJv3DVkLiZyiZ9gmSMW9emVYo0hWUYsSVPpt3cUWH-CXp87vOGG_O-S8iSlLRKcpagHMQLOTbM9Eo_GLH55ioEqs/s1600/DSC00008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdiXmMpTolwtQT6JU-Pd38gtuQqs1kNcUM4ehsycigicGAyso8qugkJv3DVkLiZyiZ9gmSMW9emVYo0hWUYsSVPpt3cUWH-CXp87vOGG_O-S8iSlLRKcpagHMQLOTbM9Eo_GLH55ioEqs/s320/DSC00008.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The Mumu/Maxi/Sundress theme in Sewing Land has taken a definite hold this summer, and I debated jumping onboard - until my SIL's announcement that her annual Heat of July BBQ was themed "Hippie". In previous years I have worn Hawaiian, Hillbilly and White Trash outfits, so I succumbed to the pressure and started thinking about how to manage a sundress.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Remember the cute little dresses we wore as kids in the 70s? The Smocked and Shirred dresses with the little ties that we pulled up WAY high in the front so our 7 year old boobies wouldn't peek out? - Well, I popped into Fabricland and found their rolls of Shirred fabric and bought enough to make a lazy, simple summer dress.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
In typical Heather-fashion I started overthinking the dress (I was thinking I would make a built-in bra using the <a href="http://bramakers.blogspot.ca/">Fairy Bra Mother</a>'s Craftsy course) and had a stroke of brilliance! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz7ghMVAf56Ouff2m8Ue-YUGxG3JNuMzakyZ29y2IBHfWAPtxpW7qmFNg0R7Cnv8uXSRi5QECqcNreJB_WMKnwX3lRqFOFtQ6ETnqCkQJ87JgmuQPdHLgAnOYGjm6CXk1OW64VPaFqHbI/s1600/DSC00007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz7ghMVAf56Ouff2m8Ue-YUGxG3JNuMzakyZ29y2IBHfWAPtxpW7qmFNg0R7Cnv8uXSRi5QECqcNreJB_WMKnwX3lRqFOFtQ6ETnqCkQJ87JgmuQPdHLgAnOYGjm6CXk1OW64VPaFqHbI/s320/DSC00007.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
What if I used the <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/subscribe?ref=heather2692">Seamwork</a> Florence?</div>
<i>use the Seamwork link above, signup for the 1 month trial and choose the Florence and one other pattern for $3 - that's an affiliate link; you (as one of my 6 followers) may eventually be a partial contributor to paying for 1 month of my ongoing subscription.</i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_LEAdxAejOfjX8c4dj4J4R3xacZj_XtxOxNqv03plME4E-LcVs7b6VjB5UKcQ_YsVKkiJna-wp8TNUWyjjXuY5mADM3VbOex_iGT9m-9a4kiEGasl55U417zsSxblZSmpVIfXh5F4RxU/s1600/DSC00010-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_LEAdxAejOfjX8c4dj4J4R3xacZj_XtxOxNqv03plME4E-LcVs7b6VjB5UKcQ_YsVKkiJna-wp8TNUWyjjXuY5mADM3VbOex_iGT9m-9a4kiEGasl55U417zsSxblZSmpVIfXh5F4RxU/s320/DSC00010-001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So I hacked (it hardly justifies the term) the Florence Bra!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvq_82py7eCA6GuN5VVa-Io3rTaWVAiQOaD1s4Kf5AYNevnxQSdakedwdGj10g9TcETXfNNjCwZjJMYbWdsgEzBPIELlrUp6d4VF9egoPf91siSYP-vEKFUdH1_rJ8H_MggSQsyRPj8c/s1600/20160621_094418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyvq_82py7eCA6GuN5VVa-Io3rTaWVAiQOaD1s4Kf5AYNevnxQSdakedwdGj10g9TcETXfNNjCwZjJMYbWdsgEzBPIELlrUp6d4VF9egoPf91siSYP-vEKFUdH1_rJ8H_MggSQsyRPj8c/s320/20160621_094418.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Interior shot showing the direction of shirring on the inner cups, the secondary bridge lining and the unshirred fabric on the outer cups. I serged the lining to the side seam.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<ol>
<li style="text-align: left;">I eliminated the back seam and added side seams (I wanted to have side slits for walking comfort, and knew that the easiest way was to hem back the side seams below the knee). To do this I cut the back off where the side seam should lay, and added seam allowance to the side seam, then edited the center seam and cut the back on the fold.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Using the new front piece of the bra bridge, I cut a knit lining fabric for bridge support (I have done this to my previous Florence Bras and recently did this in my Closet Case Swimsuit).</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I cut the front and back with the upper edge on the shirred edge (cutting the cups out of the shirring. I checked to make sure that the shirring elastic was secured before I snipped.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I cut the inner cup on the shirred edge of the fabric.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I cut 4 of the outer cup in regular fabric (for support - I would have had too much bounce with shirred fabric on both halves of the cup).</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I hemmed the fabric and hemmed back the side slits.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I finished the neckline edge of the cups with some picot elastic from my scraps.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I added a little bow for humor.</li>
</ol>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOb_TwSvPpo_B5-NSVEEOPzYByL4e7tP-4EZROisxj4Q3KN8MVM0Bo0SftZIYGb-40UQOwsrfqZXs4yYRKc6o5bGcM8RfH-vVE_YkaruasEkaPG3YZMQB9SVaHG3kgGFEIYClCDzvd6tQ/s1600/DSC00018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOb_TwSvPpo_B5-NSVEEOPzYByL4e7tP-4EZROisxj4Q3KN8MVM0Bo0SftZIYGb-40UQOwsrfqZXs4yYRKc6o5bGcM8RfH-vVE_YkaruasEkaPG3YZMQB9SVaHG3kgGFEIYClCDzvd6tQ/s320/DSC00018.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gratutious shot of the picot edged elastic; sewn using the lingerie method of zigzagging wrong side down to the right side of the cup and folding back and 3-step zigzagging on the right side to cover the elastic edge.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYEpDwC-RqVDgjOyqNN0cfW-4l9lbra8-AGZmPhD-2bohFQPpBhq3HmMBzohK_HQhBb6U0n_Xf23r3155nNbj8iShBEwnligHJeVg_u_dxv49BPHd__zTTTAUmbS7W378FytjCTI4Fyx8/s1600/DSC00005-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYEpDwC-RqVDgjOyqNN0cfW-4l9lbra8-AGZmPhD-2bohFQPpBhq3HmMBzohK_HQhBb6U0n_Xf23r3155nNbj8iShBEwnligHJeVg_u_dxv49BPHd__zTTTAUmbS7W378FytjCTI4Fyx8/s320/DSC00005-001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
Voila! I have a sexy, summery,supportive sundress to wear without an underbra (and the multiple straps) - and it worked really well on my curviness!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjHDLNdrWpMsLbKU6Pck2DxSNXv63vvrssVPlYELU7-fBEjrkYgu8fttxYg9AL1XZ4_p0lvJEIBXqrOxeZU_glGzoC6VtF9qc0zVf0M_pmE2cyKe2VE2i0kUEITykb3bSYfDTN4FvAVN0/s1600/DSC00002-001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjHDLNdrWpMsLbKU6Pck2DxSNXv63vvrssVPlYELU7-fBEjrkYgu8fttxYg9AL1XZ4_p0lvJEIBXqrOxeZU_glGzoC6VtF9qc0zVf0M_pmE2cyKe2VE2i0kUEITykb3bSYfDTN4FvAVN0/s320/DSC00002-001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-5680339407668150062016-05-02T10:49:00.000-07:002016-07-16T06:02:24.206-07:00Lisbon Cardigan: A Garden Sweater!Spring is so pretty! All the buds and explosions on branches, the lovely lushness and the colours! Oh - and then there's the lasting winter chill that speckles the lovely sunshine filled days. I love to underdress this time of year, and then nature punishes me if I haven't got a layer tucked away in a little bag.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjFPyR4uxm2Sbi0J1xYJknOC__dFk8cS20o0QovTX-J88PRvxMIEfwIISQUWbWqg6zO-oWWtlxzbHFznZBh2-OBJtl39s8wFJlMFmB-vd-3DcL3k3WRGBHhVH97psceDmCY6JAX3YBFY/s1600/DSC00178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjFPyR4uxm2Sbi0J1xYJknOC__dFk8cS20o0QovTX-J88PRvxMIEfwIISQUWbWqg6zO-oWWtlxzbHFznZBh2-OBJtl39s8wFJlMFmB-vd-3DcL3k3WRGBHhVH97psceDmCY6JAX3YBFY/s320/DSC00178.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
I have some pretty fabrics in my stash that need a special garment - this small piece hasn't been languishing long, but that's because the perfect project landed on my cutting table (I was asked to test the pattern)! The main fabric was a prize in a recent show and tell <a href="http://www.elliottbermantextiles.com/Printed-Viscose-Knit-France-p/rvk-1660w-b.htm">from Elliot Berman Textiles</a>: I had feared it was going to be long-term stash or face its destiny as panties because I only had .8m of it. The other fabric is a beautiful Teal Bamboo Jersey from my stash - I think I bought it at Fabrications as a remnant. ( I think this is the proper description: 66% Bamboo Viscose, 28% Organic Cotton and 6% Spandex. 58” wide - 200 GSM.)<br />
Both of these fabrics are 4 way and the main stretch is 100%<br />
<br />
The pattern is a really simple cardigan with 4 design options - the Lisbon Cardigan from <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/">Itch to Stitch</a>.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kUOgmjyurqwVyv7wZC9NM2mG3mNk62oboeZLSN5pyH2RQqiUXZCMjOgAGv5YBhMpXvVw4AQWSKzNIkehYcpUOhASnHR-RJLzscBOXDyz-cLD5Jyrrp07rSoqlelZjzznG3Rjt8IZxo0/s1600/DSC00177.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kUOgmjyurqwVyv7wZC9NM2mG3mNk62oboeZLSN5pyH2RQqiUXZCMjOgAGv5YBhMpXvVw4AQWSKzNIkehYcpUOhASnHR-RJLzscBOXDyz-cLD5Jyrrp07rSoqlelZjzznG3Rjt8IZxo0/s320/DSC00177.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The design has a lovely amount of ease - and made with such a light jersey with all that Lycra I could have sized down - I am so thrilled with the relaxed look of the top.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The bands on this pattern really make this an easy garment to construct. Taking a few minutes to mark the quarters of the sleeve, 8ths of the collar, and 16ths of the hem band mean that you can easily/evenly distribute the stretch and prevent any bunching.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1IoJqCudV1iJ8LlRAH5q7rTiqd9pltRWPtkNJkg2bUjcl3Lt3sVqrXH00BJNiV3HmxON1_krGQbj6D3jL_c-nAxcHPZN7marVdbZ2G4HXvTuMrvO5iNcNPF58WTwH2T9MSq8SiItIkg/s1600/DSC00188.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw1IoJqCudV1iJ8LlRAH5q7rTiqd9pltRWPtkNJkg2bUjcl3Lt3sVqrXH00BJNiV3HmxON1_krGQbj6D3jL_c-nAxcHPZN7marVdbZ2G4HXvTuMrvO5iNcNPF58WTwH2T9MSq8SiItIkg/s320/DSC00188.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqyF6EzSJeuDdWac2wRkEbXzlIEITmZwCiGQEtZfeXrMpyUQTEB-GA5weBFsp5i0s3sKEp1zVEep5YMQ_ncQtjHRruJ2Tr4R-KF-b2OMvG6I788i-vOcN5f9m_or6wPq5DfkMgZM5ptWQ/s1600/DSC00192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqyF6EzSJeuDdWac2wRkEbXzlIEITmZwCiGQEtZfeXrMpyUQTEB-GA5weBFsp5i0s3sKEp1zVEep5YMQ_ncQtjHRruJ2Tr4R-KF-b2OMvG6I788i-vOcN5f9m_or6wPq5DfkMgZM5ptWQ/s320/DSC00192.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
The collar is the most challenging stretch - but as a result it lies nicely against the body. Can I just shout out to Kennis to a gorgeously drafted sleeve? Look how the armpit came together!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbDKMXOu-ScMgQ_aC8bqsBoUvsSsWd4qT9gx-uhHGX4ioYwl66Jf1nlp0kSE2Vs5Lne_DqpIn15K-86raBY7vIggQINNkdmN2HKmv8CQaNw4STZDwJm_5zE3ojYCoeL5NLvTDrhBrtuvM/s1600/20160424_131544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbDKMXOu-ScMgQ_aC8bqsBoUvsSsWd4qT9gx-uhHGX4ioYwl66Jf1nlp0kSE2Vs5Lne_DqpIn15K-86raBY7vIggQINNkdmN2HKmv8CQaNw4STZDwJm_5zE3ojYCoeL5NLvTDrhBrtuvM/s320/20160424_131544.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The back of the cardi is straight forward and clean</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1zTCDfZaD_mdMEgOxbSqC7EQykpYdl_vWNJu7uLxU-DIRR1hCX54rk7n72C_bZ9_wwvDtaJSZDHKMp7uxsbB7Np3ZLFhwjqHPLcliI-vm2HlZvYjw4WgLOj6F9hzmogoHCm4l3gtqJlI/s1600/20160424_142056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1zTCDfZaD_mdMEgOxbSqC7EQykpYdl_vWNJu7uLxU-DIRR1hCX54rk7n72C_bZ9_wwvDtaJSZDHKMp7uxsbB7Np3ZLFhwjqHPLcliI-vm2HlZvYjw4WgLOj6F9hzmogoHCm4l3gtqJlI/s320/20160424_142056.jpg" width="239" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQxrTGNuDNgMSJf-viaYu2KmAKZsDzuSbGNW4NFGL5p29hO1CgM3n9rJbBG5uTI3FfTocq3kTnmRV78sk-RUKYxYq-12b_LGrAgihXxhjsMfobsGejLiOKBIDhXQyVedXLuGiAbXfKnzg/s1600/20160424_142008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQxrTGNuDNgMSJf-viaYu2KmAKZsDzuSbGNW4NFGL5p29hO1CgM3n9rJbBG5uTI3FfTocq3kTnmRV78sk-RUKYxYq-12b_LGrAgihXxhjsMfobsGejLiOKBIDhXQyVedXLuGiAbXfKnzg/s320/20160424_142008.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
All in all - I am happy with my top, and I am happy to recommend the pattern. Itch to Stitch provided me with the pattern, and you can be assured that if it was a dud I wouldn't recommend it. Since I fall right at the top of her size range I wouldn't normally be an Itch to Stitch customer, but this experience has me re-examining the patterns on the site - Kennis wrote excellent instructions and the draft is spot-on. <br />
<br />
My version of the pattern is the cropped cardi with 3/4 sleeves. There is also a long sleeve and uncropped version. In testing the only drafting feedback was that the sleeve was long in the test version - Kennis will be altering this for the final draft.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWPWGbs-E7UGxmMuZmBCbB9_y1kwm_Ynd1NBukTxHc-jbWE3nov3E1dWOm22Afev6yyKl1fh_paPOEs0Xb-H7z6OzSZQ0CFM61Sf2YUiJOuC-iJ4OXclx_Pn1DONc4A_8QCzOPuj55RQ/s1600/DSC00176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWPWGbs-E7UGxmMuZmBCbB9_y1kwm_Ynd1NBukTxHc-jbWE3nov3E1dWOm22Afev6yyKl1fh_paPOEs0Xb-H7z6OzSZQ0CFM61Sf2YUiJOuC-iJ4OXclx_Pn1DONc4A_8QCzOPuj55RQ/s320/DSC00176.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
Did I manage to evoke a bit of the satin bomber-jacket fashion that the style bloggers are going on about? (Am I maybe on the cutting edge? - not likely, but I love the top, so Whateve's)<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii2BvX0THQ2yHOaolylknHMWM7P94uEzC8rpFsML86x7q8C7j81Hr43sBkA8fpB7-2WWofiO0JzXBbPQmZvyyem2ucx05z8of76gq4rFnkp2JLOp78LoNvy3VUlHhW3reQaQO6qniPxF8/s1600/DSC00182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii2BvX0THQ2yHOaolylknHMWM7P94uEzC8rpFsML86x7q8C7j81Hr43sBkA8fpB7-2WWofiO0JzXBbPQmZvyyem2ucx05z8of76gq4rFnkp2JLOp78LoNvy3VUlHhW3reQaQO6qniPxF8/s320/DSC00182.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-31072206168777212382016-04-29T06:21:00.000-07:002016-04-29T06:21:13.091-07:00A (not so) young Jedi sewer makes a break through.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_hnOlOH0NtcDEhhIMOa3W9sUGKH5Nung-8Eit0Y-VutlblJXdxobauNw5NEzyKEiLmj4XjqdMGpKHcqJVbyewP2dPjQaag0r7KHl5jMIiOBJyq8-xJMzPYX0foAqUn3m0-2phlJVkQ3g/s1600/DSC00189.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_hnOlOH0NtcDEhhIMOa3W9sUGKH5Nung-8Eit0Y-VutlblJXdxobauNw5NEzyKEiLmj4XjqdMGpKHcqJVbyewP2dPjQaag0r7KHl5jMIiOBJyq8-xJMzPYX0foAqUn3m0-2phlJVkQ3g/s320/DSC00189.JPG" width="319" /></a></div>
This week I was adding buttons to a (what was kind of a muslin but has become a real piece) cardigan and since I wasn't being particularly anal I decided to trust my machine's automatic buttonhole foot. Usually I still mark and use my foot pedal, but for some crazy second I forgot what machine I was at and I pushed the start button (I have never used this button) instead of the needle down button. The machine went into crazy action at top speed (faster than my foot pedal will make it go)... perfect button hole. I put aside the sample scrap and grabbed the garment - and perfect button hole: 6 times. huh!<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I guess I need to learn to trust in the Force.</div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-38502860573267760662016-04-23T11:29:00.001-07:002016-04-23T14:33:02.933-07:00A kindred soul's stash<p dir="ltr">Earth Day /week inspires a lot of rehoming, repurposing, and reduce, reuse, recycling and today was a thrifting day in my town: schools and organizations have resale events where they collect a small admittance at the door and various "vendors" tag their goods for sale in gymnasiums and halls.</p>
<p dir="ltr">We visited a sale this morning searching for some summer clothes for DS the younger. Afterwards we popped into VV to dig around. I (per usual) loaded up the cart with children's books (to keep the boy occupied while I peruse) and moved over to the sewing and fabric section and I delightedly collected a few bags of notions. </p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZRQB_saKIdZecwzNxJECPcE-gmZ4LwZ6JoQQp-MwfVmhTeFRYw-gjxWTjXQfpD4SEkJk4W5AeEyspREMdYo_qB_BH9pBwubx8tGMF_R5ra2XDbRHpoqRp-RqwpBxo1xSdRTQfOlCjuM/s1600/20160423_135304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZRQB_saKIdZecwzNxJECPcE-gmZ4LwZ6JoQQp-MwfVmhTeFRYw-gjxWTjXQfpD4SEkJk4W5AeEyspREMdYo_qB_BH9pBwubx8tGMF_R5ra2XDbRHpoqRp-RqwpBxo1xSdRTQfOlCjuM/s640/20160423_135304.jpg"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I gaga'd at the little sneak peeks that i could discern through the jumble of stacked cards and celophane, shelled over my $6 and change and happily returned the children's book (save 1 DS got to pick). Once at home I settled down to sort through the 4 bags. The first was a fantastic collection of buttons. Gorgeous jewels still on their cards. Most were purchased for 15 cents from Woolworth, Zellers, and Eaton's. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am taking such joy on this bag! There was a little card of orange buttons that attracted me at first, it was why I bought the bag... but, so many beautiful buttons! Like candies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgylwBMYR1JmAYJCGT0MlA-7OxwMQasWPo7J0X_EFUGN9y8cL8jTDllWsY8hqHHEKWOtBPuz3Dq6w28YDmbstY-gdpyIg5YMCXMDvdJ8kf5Jce_8ONjsJ4b0ztyKQe5Zylntz0WsyOs6dY/s1600/IMG_20160423_131840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgylwBMYR1JmAYJCGT0MlA-7OxwMQasWPo7J0X_EFUGN9y8cL8jTDllWsY8hqHHEKWOtBPuz3Dq6w28YDmbstY-gdpyIg5YMCXMDvdJ8kf5Jce_8ONjsJ4b0ztyKQe5Zylntz0WsyOs6dY/s640/IMG_20160423_131840.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bag #2 had me at a peek of blue and silver rick rack. There were so many pretties peeking over the stacks of cards in the bag. There was also a new treasure: Shell Braid. Everything is sparkly with gold and silver fibers, and so may pastels!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bag #3 was a motherload of snaps and hooks and eyes, needles and bias tape. This one fascinated me in its history.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJG96t6ddqVExB5wsrnOJEWVb62boLp62BXAeocuXl2K2Exny6-Iwp5QN-hbTMuIl6_NM2s5Fyo97fwjJFZKn7_-JWWVC78eab5wWofOzmNnDwWGUGnbgWvDhp1n1vkac0Rcsxa0UdMs/s1600/20160423_171042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJG96t6ddqVExB5wsrnOJEWVb62boLp62BXAeocuXl2K2Exny6-Iwp5QN-hbTMuIl6_NM2s5Fyo97fwjJFZKn7_-JWWVC78eab5wWofOzmNnDwWGUGnbgWvDhp1n1vkac0Rcsxa0UdMs/s640/20160423_171042.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So many of the little metal bits were made in Canada and England. Today they come from China and India usually, and I have been trained to have an aversion to cheaply made bits (often this is why I thrift - to re purpose and rehome bits and pieces that already exist, and lessen my footprint that iota.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bag #4 sits on my kitchen table waiting for my inspection. I spotted bra hook panels and a snap setter and that was the motivation to spend another $1.39. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I feel like I know the former owner of all these things, in fact, I feel like she is an old friend. I know, if she was alive as the items were loaded up, that there was regret at the projects not made and the loss of those beautiful cards of buttons. I hope that she somehow knows that her stash has landed in my stash. I will do my best to create the final home for these notions and finishings and her passion will be infused with mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you wonder what will happen to your stash when you no longer hold it?</div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-22596984629849659482016-04-13T06:36:00.000-07:002016-04-13T06:36:44.557-07:00Endeavours! Shorts and "that curve"I am really excited to be sewing up some Endeavours! I have looked at the pattern online so many times in the last year, and passed because I was unsure of the whole package (I was stung sharply by a BAAAAAD pdf (previously blogged, you'll find it if you are looking for the pattern review) )- I wanted to see reviews and they were few, and the designer was offline for a while.<br />
<br />
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;">
<div style="padding: 8px;">
<div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">
<div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BEB7qkNL3r0/" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Can I hear a what!what!? I love it when a yoke comes together! #sewingcake #endeavourtrousers</a></div>
<div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">
A photo posted by Heather Dawson (@rainydayperson) on <time datetime="2016-04-10T18:42:25+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Apr 10, 2016 at 11:42am PDT</time></div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><br />
Then recently there was a thread of chat about tough to fit bodies and pants and a Fb friend recommended the pattern. Phew! - then! I was (just the NEXT DAY) shopping in a destination fabric shop a few hours from home : <a href="http://fabricationsottawa.com/">Fabrications</a> and saw this wall: (YES, I giggled)<br />
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;">
<div style="padding: 8px;">
<div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">
<div style="background: url(data:image/png; display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;">
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BD1tLw1L3q1/" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Clearly it was worth the little side trip to @fabricationsott I bought my paper @sewingcake Endeavour Trousers pattern. I nearly died when I saw the pattern collection. A gorgeous sampling of @artgalleryfabrics and Nani Iro, Birch, Kauffman. ... such a fantastic break in my boy filled day!</a></div>
<div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">
A photo posted by Heather Dawson (@rainydayperson) on <time datetime="2016-04-06T00:45:00+00:00" style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Apr 5, 2016 at 5:45pm PDT</time></div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<br />
The pattern IS innovative. I like the variation for hip curve - bum-cup size as described by the designer. It's drafted well (all the notches match, too!) and my first kick at the can (get it!?) was a near success (I am so! close). The instructions are great - if you have experience with reading a pattern, it's easy to get the jive. It's similar to a Style Arc instruction set - and there are plenty of handy tips right on the pattern pieces - be prepared to trace you pattern.<br />
<br />
I was excited to see that the <a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/ContestRules.pl?ContestID=255">PR Pants Contest</a> is next month, so I am hoping that I will get a TNT out of these. The first pair were dreamy on my bum, and a little tight in the front (I am an atypical shape) So I am going up a size - I suspect I may be 1 size in the front and another in the back.... <br />
I highly recommend not skipping this pattern - it's a treat.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-65019339133393559112016-04-04T16:23:00.001-07:002016-04-16T15:44:26.907-07:00Dandelion Bronte Top<div dir="ltr">
My last mishmash post of knit sewing tips and tricks was a gathering of a month of psych - ing myself up for actually using one of my precious fabrics. I bought an <a href="http://www.artgalleryfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?func=show&file=119&Category=113&v=1">Art Gallery Knit : Tiny Dancer</a> at my local fabric supplier, <a href="http://stitchbystitchkingston.ca/">Stitch by Stitch</a> and I was terrified I might create a wadder if I didn't prep, practice, pray.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgleHo5UteCRSgyrcC52ruUJgB_0uOSwjLXn2Aq3HnTOyE6761OGIcOBOtvTSgA9mCY4MoSqIoTNkahTvnMTWNjrkae62VXMmsyWtaQFUJwG6pPWD-pvIXsNNJlD1DBAhrZfXX5VXHaY/s1600/K-47202-Tiny-Dancer-Midnight-500px.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgleHo5UteCRSgyrcC52ruUJgB_0uOSwjLXn2Aq3HnTOyE6761OGIcOBOtvTSgA9mCY4MoSqIoTNkahTvnMTWNjrkae62VXMmsyWtaQFUJwG6pPWD-pvIXsNNJlD1DBAhrZfXX5VXHaY/s640/K-47202-Tiny-Dancer-Midnight-500px.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So, I prepped and practiced all month. I made several knit projects over the month and finally the last week of the month I cut into a similar fabric as a muslin. When that one worked out fine I sucked in my breath, and prayed while I finally cut into the AG knit.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I made a <a href="http://www.jenniferlaurenvintage.com/p/shop.html?m=1">Jennifer Lauren Vintage Bronte Top</a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have made a few before, but with the changes to my bust since my mastectomy I wasn't sure how it would fit, and to my great pleasure, it fit really well.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The knit's stretch and body worked really well for this pattern, and the 4way stretch was a nice surprise. The whole project went well, and I am a definite convert to the thicker knit.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The 3/8 seam allowance worked nicely with my 6,0 needle </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznmt-xXjEvOed8mXMh1GY2t_qzXX5wnP8KAlJ1RAV4zfoAghGqoUyt3Z3kus2TSpuRmxcT8PUYdxV_q8ZRlWKPulOJydg49Mj0-BkkZzzDnr5ZVOKrbV2DFRH8yqfpCLvzDzY44CzAV8/s1600/IMG_20160404_120125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznmt-xXjEvOed8mXMh1GY2t_qzXX5wnP8KAlJ1RAV4zfoAghGqoUyt3Z3kus2TSpuRmxcT8PUYdxV_q8ZRlWKPulOJydg49Mj0-BkkZzzDnr5ZVOKrbV2DFRH8yqfpCLvzDzY44CzAV8/s640/IMG_20160404_120125.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The bobbin thread perfectly encases the seam allowance and the cover stitch effect is great.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I graded up 2 sizes below the waistline.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDy0xWdFXlbP2hAsZSyaWn-JelBNkZbg0v4FBG3lVPBc7UUV2VzVkoS4GCRJHRiHc5GDP0jdqii7TevooOnZvOscpS32c8RSKTo1gJVH6QiDFSOzIsIP3ETN1P_ONFL8gIOS7cKNy6S4U/s1600/20160408_211158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDy0xWdFXlbP2hAsZSyaWn-JelBNkZbg0v4FBG3lVPBc7UUV2VzVkoS4GCRJHRiHc5GDP0jdqii7TevooOnZvOscpS32c8RSKTo1gJVH6QiDFSOzIsIP3ETN1P_ONFL8gIOS7cKNy6S4U/s640/20160408_211158.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxDdSBvF5KiuFvIfIJNK925TzZVDUovKc3Uisgex0T-BtujGi-10MqRi100zh7kOjZkXoEvlnCXEza7pZeVlQ6P8SENjbHuPp1Zl8eAIXfJJrSQnEZhKCdARr2UXyYwrSXbGcwOkakeE0/s1600/20160408_214443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxDdSBvF5KiuFvIfIJNK925TzZVDUovKc3Uisgex0T-BtujGi-10MqRi100zh7kOjZkXoEvlnCXEza7pZeVlQ6P8SENjbHuPp1Zl8eAIXfJJrSQnEZhKCdARr2UXyYwrSXbGcwOkakeE0/s640/20160408_214443.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The other alteration was to add a sleeve band instead of a hem; I have marked the pattern to add an inch for future hems, I like the sleeve just a tad longer than drafted. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzyvdVOdwJ6ZiM2nbz6B9XuKydFjm6m8u7_yn8qm-OnQQg86U8-kxTKA_ZrVDmkpP116LAMs8VEa0f4iD9vyipnllpsVr4iNmyy4QflZ7YIeiiYewAiL5tdizkfbb9rq1gVB9hsLfIcg/s1600/20160408_212025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzyvdVOdwJ6ZiM2nbz6B9XuKydFjm6m8u7_yn8qm-OnQQg86U8-kxTKA_ZrVDmkpP116LAMs8VEa0f4iD9vyipnllpsVr4iNmyy4QflZ7YIeiiYewAiL5tdizkfbb9rq1gVB9hsLfIcg/s640/20160408_212025.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I liked the look of the three buttons to finish the shirt off.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgefZ_UnCX_g81D9PjlyxeQkAh30dsTvhsR3hM75acTdPuFa40lEgxllDqy1-WdsGT9KI43VL8Kcds1m-ZPpwOBXRIoYZew1uX4Y7HQQzmVm5Yg14kkz7vt_IC66hYO_V2dr3rNHEVzl2I/s1600/20160408_211211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgefZ_UnCX_g81D9PjlyxeQkAh30dsTvhsR3hM75acTdPuFa40lEgxllDqy1-WdsGT9KI43VL8Kcds1m-ZPpwOBXRIoYZew1uX4Y7HQQzmVm5Yg14kkz7vt_IC66hYO_V2dr3rNHEVzl2I/s640/20160408_211211.jpg" /> </a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
All in all, I love this shirt and it has now become a true TNT. I'm already thinking about my next one, and I have already splurged on another Art Gallery knit. </div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-30977052492025180642016-03-29T06:55:00.000-07:002016-03-29T07:36:02.483-07:00Stashbusting Sewalong - the Knits Month Posts!<br />
<br />
Place Holder for KNITS MONTH POSTS<br />
<br />
My final project will post next Monday - I have muslined it up, but I want to make it my first garment in the PR endless combinations contest ( http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/ContestRules.pl?ContestID=254 ) so I have to wait to cut until the 1st.<br />
<br />
<b><u>March 1, 2016</u></b><br />
<div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 6px;">
It's Knits Month!<br />
According to the interweb we are all intimidated by knits - but TBH I have always been fearless (to occasional great success and frequent thrift store donation). This month I am going to bust some knits out of my stash - if you choose to join the theme, come a long with me!<br />
<br />
To start - what patterns do you have in your stash? I started a board - <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/hkdawson/knit-busting-patterns/" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.32px;">https://www.pinterest.com/hkdawson/knit-busting-patterns/</a></div>
<br />
<b><u>March 3, 2016</u></b><br />
Did the Pinterest Board give you any ideas? (<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/hkdawson/knit-busting-patterns/">https://www.pinterest.com/hkdawson/knit-busting-patterns/</a>)<br />
If you are new to knits, and not ready to invest, here are a few free patterns that I recommended:</div>
<div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
Deer and Doe - Plantain Tee<br />
<a href="http://shop.deer-and-doe.fr/en/sewing-patterns/20-plantain-t-shirt-pattern.html">http://shop.deer-and-doe.fr/…/20-plantain-t-shirt-pattern.h…</a><br />
(a great starter T shirt Pattern, works well for curvy bodies - and many hack ideas are available on The Internet - try searching images for "plantain pattern deer and doe" Pinterest is a great source for ideas on this pattern too)</div>
<div>
Peek A Boo Patterns - Janey Jump Around Dress<br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.peekaboopatternshop.com%2Fjaney-jump-around-dress%2F&h=QAQFcNXB2AQG1GgBfVUOSZWBVdReiMPFp5-6JGAs7WabIEw&enc=AZM_lW1uHbxoS08frcMLzh5f17zHUz1_M17IHWbgCCsUMQCCqH0Jx9MbefITiixcWnZzRhZNKKQTO5aRAjFcoDtm1CZV7akIJ6GO4wu4Z7laxjpgxBT3I0PhAUqAZVvPMzJIirmidryWSW3yzUxDD0K2970rRSCKiBh-MQPxS5c6z89mfc38exLt7b---v8LbSw&s=1">http://www.peekaboopatternshop.com/janey-jump-around-dress/</a><br />
(great girl's dress: I have made 6 or 8 of these dresses - it's a perfect little ditty - I can whip one up in less than 2 hours from dryer to hanger)<br />
<br />
Oliver & S - Sunny Day Shorts<br />
<a href="http://oliverands.com/free-patterns/sunny-day-shorts/">http://oliverands.com/free-patterns/sunny-day-shorts/</a><br />
(Boys' Shorts)</div>
<div>
And if you just want to dig around - there are a number of excellent free patterns through Deby's site So Sew Easy<br />
<a href="http://so-sew-easy.com/free-sewing-patterns/">http://so-sew-easy.com/free-sewing-patterns/</a></div>
<div>
I know that several of our group have made the Lindy Petal Skirt from Itch to Stitch - I haven't, but I am confident in the validity of the reviews I have seen.<br />
<a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/new-pattern-release-lindy-petal-skirt-free-pattern/">http://itch-to-stitch.com/new-pattern-release-lindy-petal-…/</a><br />
<br />
There are quite a few other free patterns - I will go to the Pinterest Board and comment free on the ones I see there (or if you are pinning and know it is a free pattern, please mark it as free)<br />
<br />
Next Up: Identifying the Knits in your stash - and sorting them out.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<b><u>March 8, 2016</u></b>There are so many types of knits fabrics in the big wide stash that choosing which is the proper knit to use in a project can be as difficult as sorting your stash.<br />
<br />
So, we start with the basic knit identification tips:<br />
- Where woven fabrics have a hash tag layout #, knits have a ₩ look. I'll attach a zoom in photo to show you. So, get out your magnifying glass.<br />
<br />
- At the end of the photo set is a picture with instructions with measuring for %stretch - often on a commercial pattern package you will see a "fabric must stretch from here to here" chart. You should become accustomed to measuring stretch both cross grain and straight grain (parallel and perpendicular to the selvage).<br />
<br />
- fabric content - hot tip - take a picture of the end of the bolt when you buy fabric - my stash predates digital photos, so that's mostly out for me, but there are lots of instructions on the Internet for testing for content (I don't have a great record for caring what content is in fabric).<br />
<br />
-shrink test your fabric - knit patterns typically don't have a lot (or use negative) ease, so knowing the recovery, stretch, shrinkage of a fabric is important - wash a sample a few times (cut a square with specific dimensions - 10x10 cms is my usual - and then measure it when you are done drying it - then you can calculate the shrinkage) you can also check colour fastness and pilling at the same time.<br />
<br />
- next we look at recovery and drape<br />
<br />
<br />
<b><u>March 11, 2016</u></b><br />
<div>
After stretch %, Recovery and Drape are what makes a difference on selecting appropriate stash knits for a project.</div>
<div>
Recovery - synonym: Elasticity. If you stretch it, does it return to the original shape and size? Imagine a range of BodySuit to Sleeveless Undershirt. A great test is the Poke Test - take a known size piece of fabric in both hands and drive your thumbs into the fabric like you are trying to get into a bag of chocolate. Scrunch it, twist it, poke it and then drop it like it's hot. How does it look? What size is it now? If it goes back to the original shape and size - it's likely Body Suit recovery level. If it looks like a topographic map - that's more like undershirt recovery level.<br />
<br />
You have to use your imagination with judging the recovery of fabric for projects - where does the fabric lie on your body? How much ease is in the pattern, will the fabric slide over a joint (elbow, knee) or will you be stretching the fabric all day? Sleeveless undershirts need only a touch of recovery - when you bend forward it should recover. Body Suits will end up looking like a fat suit if you don't use fabric with recovery. Remember, Knit patterns might go so far as having NEGATIVE ease - this is why boyfriends don't like girlfriends wearing their favorite shirts - the girls can stretch out the chest and you end up giving your boyfriend a baggy chest.<br />
<br />
Drape - How does the fabric fall? Is it gravity defying? Picture a dance skirt - poor drape makes a tutu, great drape makes a dance skirt - both skirts are gathered, but the drape effect changes the outcome. If you need the fabric to skim the body, then increased drape is important - this isn't unique to knits by any means, but it can be overlooked. Keep the tutu in mind - are you going to gather the knit? - what looks great as a sweatshirt (because it has more ease and hangs away from the body) might look silly as a skirt.<br />
<br />
next up - needles, interfacing, and thread - Oh My!<br />
<br />
<b><u>March 15, 2016</u></b><br />
I hope some of you have started attacking your knits plans - I whipped up a gorgeous StyleArc Emily and was led down the garden path by M7127 (you can look it up on pattern review - yeesh!) - I am trying to find my TNT (Tried and True) top pattern to blow out some of my pretty knits. - What have you completed so far?
<br />
So - Needles - they are what separate the tryers from the doers in sewing and can 'make' or 'break' a project (oh! so clever!)<br />
There's a fantastic info summary on <a href="http://www.coatsindustrial.com/en/information-hub/apparel-expertise/all-about-needles">http://www.coatsindustrial.com/…/apparel-…/all-about-needles</a><br />
We are focused on two needle types for our knits (size 80 needles will handle a typical knit, delicate fine knits need a smaller number, heavy dense knits need a bigger number):<br />
<br />
Jersey/Ballpoint needles have a medium tip designed to slip between the knit fibers (will not break the fibres).<br />
<br />
Stretch needles also have a medium ballpoint tip, but these have a special eye and scarf (thread slot) that are designed for especially stretchy fabrics and elastic (in these fabrics the threads will stretch rather than separate and you can end up with skipped stitches) Swimwear - and often slinky - needs this type of needle.<br />
<br />
Thread! argue at will - I like a good thread - Coats and I have parted ways as the mercerized wrap seems to hate my tensioner discs in my machine.<br />
You can use all cotton, mercerized, polyester - all of these work just fine. If your thread breaks while you stitch or when you try to stretch your seam (but you aren't skipping stitches), change your thread. You should be using a stretch stitch (a zigzag, double stitch, or lightning stitch).<br />
<br />
Interfacing. It matters.<br />
Yes, you will use interfacing in many knit projects. There is knit interfacing - use it if you pattern suggests it - you will produce a longer lasting, better lying, resilient garment. If you skip it, you will regret it.<br />
<br />
Extra Interfacing and Stabilizer ideas? Patterns often skip the extras, but interfacing a zipper will improve your garment result, as will stabilizing your hemlines - we recently discussed Pellon and other knit stabilizer tape (in a comment string) I will attach a couple photos for your reference.<br />
Here's the link to the conversation:<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/924643654298694/?comment_id=924850344278025&ref=notif&notif_t=like">https://www.facebook.com/…/stashbusting20…/924643654298694/…</a><br />
<br />
Finally, clear elastic (skinny like a ribbon) - it is great to add to horizontal seams that need to recover their shape - especially shoulder seams. Pull out some RTW and check to see if they have them in your garments - I have scavenged some out of garments where they used it for hanger strings. You stitch right through it and forget it.<br />
<br />
Next up - pinning, cutting, basting. (more below the comments)</div>
</div>
<br />
<div aria-label="Comment" class="_48ph _48pi _4204 UFIRow UFIComment _4oep" data-ft="{"tn":"R5"}" role="article" style="background-color: #f6f7f8; border-top-color: rgb(225, 226, 227); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px; margin: 0px; padding: 8px 12px 4px; position: relative; word-wrap: break-word;">
<div class="clearfix" direction="left" spacing="medium" style="zoom: 1;">
<div class="">
<div class="UFIImageBlockContent _42ef clearfix" direction="right" style="margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 8px; zoom: 1;">
<div class="">
<div class="UFICommentContentBlock" style="padding-right: 12px; position: relative;">
<div class="UFICommentContent">
<a aria-describedby="js_3u" aria-haspopup="true" aria-owns="js_3t" class=" UFICommentActorName" data-ft="{"tn":";"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=1276751083&extragetparams=%7B%22is_public%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi_admin%22%7D" dir="ltr" href="https://www.facebook.com/mahlica?fref=ufi" id="js_3v" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Melissa Evans</a> <span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Thanks <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi%22%7D" dir="ltr" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?hc_location=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Heather Dawson</a>. I just read a blog post on the difference between jersey and stretch needles, and she basically couldn't find a good answer after her research and testing. Your brief description is far and away more enlightening. I need to up my knit game when it comes to hems. I have a few things I need to try.</span><br />
<div class="UFITranslatedText" style="border-left-color: rgb(220, 222, 227); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 2px; margin-top: 2px; padding-left: 8px;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="fsm fwn fcg UFICommentActions" style="clear: both; color: #9197a3; padding-top: 2px;">
<a class="UFILikeLink" data-ft="{"tn":">"}" data-testid="ufi_comment_like_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" title="Like this comment">Like</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="UFIReplyLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Reply</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a ajaxify="/ajax/browser/dialog/likes?id=928440977252295" class="UFICommentLikeButton" data-hover="tooltip" data-tooltip-alignh="center" data-tooltip-uri="/ajax/like/tooltip.php?comment_fbid=928440977252295&comment_from=1276751083&comment_likecount=1&comment_id=928386690591057_928440977252295&cache_buster=0" href="https://www.facebook.com/browse/likes?id=928440977252295" rel="dialog" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; margin: -5px; padding: 2px 5px 4px; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;"><i class="UFICommentLikeIcon" style="background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yk/r/W9P89uqQT2A.png"); background-position: 0px -503px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; bottom: 2px; display: inline-block; height: 14.5px; margin: 0px 3px -3px 0px; position: relative; width: 13px;"></i>1</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="uiLinkSubtle" data-ft="{"tn":"N"}" data-testid="ufi_comment_timestamp" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/permalink/928386690591057/?comment_id=928440977252295&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R5%22%7D" style="color: #9197a3; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">15 March at 15:12</a></div>
<a class="UFICommentCloseButton _50zy _50-0 _50z- _5upp _42ft" data-hover="tooltip" data-testid="ufi_comment_close_button" data-tooltip-alignh="center" data-tooltip-content="Remove or Report" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yL/r/Fy3hs8lKW0M.png"); background-position: -52px -480px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-size: 0px !important; height: 12px; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: 0px; text-decoration: none; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 12px; z-index: 1;"></a></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class=" UFIReplyList" style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px; margin-top: -10px; padding: 8px 12px 6px 44px;">
<div aria-label="Comment reply" class="_48ph _4204 UFIRow UFIComment _4oep" data-ft="{"tn":"R5"}" role="article" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-color: rgb(220, 222, 227); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 4px 12px 4px 8px; position: relative; word-wrap: break-word;">
<div class="clearfix" direction="left" spacing="medium" style="zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohe lfloat" style="float: left;">
<a aria-hidden="true" class="img _8o _8s UFIImageBlockImage" data-ft="{"tn":"T"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22on_public_ufi%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="-1"><img alt="Heather Dawson" class="img UFIActorImage _54ru img" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hprofile-xft1/v/t1.0-1/p24x24/12541129_10153785529070359_4082086988087381263_n.jpg?oh=b45b689ebfe04478f448b988838a8b53&oe=57830245" style="border: 0px; display: block; height: 20px; width: 20px;" /></a></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFIImageBlockContent _42ef clearfix" direction="right" style="margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 8px; zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohf rfloat" style="float: right;">
<button class="UFICommentCloseButtonFake _50zy _50-0 _50z- _5upp _42ft" style="background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yL/r/Fy3hs8lKW0M.png"); background-position: -52px -480px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; height: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; visibility: hidden; white-space: nowrap; width: 12px;" tabindex="-1" title="Remove" type="button"></button></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFICommentContentBlock" style="padding-right: 12px; position: relative;">
<div class="UFICommentContent" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px;">
<a class=" UFICommentActorName" data-ft="{"tn":";"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22is_public%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi_admin%22%7D" dir="ltr" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Heather Dawson</a> <span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Epiphany!!! I was just sewing my elastic stabilizer into my shoulder seam and the thread broke. I was using a ball point needle. I switched it out for a stretch needle and no thread breaks!</span><br />
<div class="UFITranslatedText" style="border-left-color: rgb(220, 222, 227); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 2px; margin-top: 2px; padding-left: 8px;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="fsm fwn fcg UFICommentActions" style="clear: both; color: #9197a3; padding-top: 2px;">
<a class="UFILikeLink" data-ft="{"tn":">"}" data-testid="ufi_reply_like_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" title="Like this comment">Like</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="UFIReplyLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Reply</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a ajaxify="/ajax/browser/dialog/likes?id=928592350570491" class="UFICommentLikeButton" data-hover="tooltip" data-tooltip-alignh="center" data-tooltip-uri="/ajax/like/tooltip.php?comment_fbid=928592350570491&comment_from=714830358&comment_likecount=1&comment_id=928386690591057_928592350570491&cache_buster=0" href="https://www.facebook.com/browse/likes?id=928592350570491" rel="dialog" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; margin: -5px; padding: 2px 5px 4px; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;"><i class="UFICommentLikeIcon" style="background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yk/r/W9P89uqQT2A.png"); background-position: 0px -503px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; bottom: 2px; display: inline-block; height: 14.5px; margin: 0px 3px -3px 0px; position: relative; width: 13px;"></i>1</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="uiLinkSubtle" data-ft="{"tn":"N"}" data-testid="ufi_comment_timestamp" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/permalink/928386690591057/?comment_id=928440977252295&reply_comment_id=928592350570491&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R5%22%7D" style="color: #9197a3; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">15 March at 22:14</a></div>
<a class="UFICommentCloseButton _5upq _5upr _5upp _42ft" data-hover="tooltip" data-testid="ufi_comment_close_button" data-tooltip-alignh="center" data-tooltip-content="Edit or Delete" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yj/r/Db1xvLoJ2np.png"); background-position: -28px -321px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-size: 0px !important; height: 10px; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: 0px; text-decoration: none; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 10px; z-index: 1;"></a></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div aria-label="Comment reply" class="UFIRow UFIComment _4oep UFIPartialBorder" data-ft="{"tn":"R4"}" role="article" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-color: rgb(220, 222, 227); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 2px; border-top-width: 0px; margin: 0px 12px 0px -2px; padding: 0px 4px 4px 8px; position: relative; word-wrap: break-word;">
<div class="clearfix" direction="left" spacing="medium" style="zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohe lfloat" style="float: left;">
<a aria-hidden="true" class="img _8o _8s UFIImageBlockImage" data-ft="{"tn":"T"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22on_public_ufi%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 5px 0px 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="-1"><img alt="Heather Dawson" class="img UFIActorImage _54ru img" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hprofile-xft1/v/t1.0-1/p24x24/12541129_10153785529070359_4082086988087381263_n.jpg?oh=b45b689ebfe04478f448b988838a8b53&oe=57830245" style="border: 0px; display: block; height: 20px; width: 20px;" /></a></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFIImageBlockContent _42ef clearfix" direction="right" style="margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 8px; zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohf rfloat" style="float: right;">
<button class="UFICommentCloseButtonFake _50zy _50-0 _50z- _5upp _42ft" style="background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yL/r/Fy3hs8lKW0M.png"); background-position: -52px -480px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; height: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; visibility: hidden; white-space: nowrap; width: 12px;" tabindex="-1" title="Remove" type="button"></button></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFICommentContentBlock" style="padding-right: 12px; position: relative;">
<div class="UFICommentContent" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-top: 4px;">
<a class=" UFICommentActorName" data-ft="{"tn":";"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22is_public%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi_admin%22%7D" dir="ltr" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Heather Dawson</a> <span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">I KNEW what needed changing!</span><br />
<div class="UFITranslatedText" style="border-left-color: rgb(220, 222, 227); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 2px; margin-top: 2px; padding-left: 8px;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="fsm fwn fcg UFICommentActions" style="clear: both; color: #9197a3; padding-top: 2px;">
<a class="UFILikeLink" data-ft="{"tn":">"}" data-testid="ufi_reply_like_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" title="Like this comment">Like</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="UFIReplyLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Reply</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a ajaxify="/ajax/browser/dialog/likes?id=928592497237143" class="UFICommentLikeButton" data-hover="tooltip" data-tooltip-alignh="center" data-tooltip-uri="/ajax/like/tooltip.php?comment_fbid=928592497237143&comment_from=714830358&comment_likecount=1&comment_id=928386690591057_928592497237143&cache_buster=0" href="https://www.facebook.com/browse/likes?id=928592497237143" rel="dialog" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; margin: -5px; padding: 2px 5px 4px; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;"><i class="UFICommentLikeIcon" style="background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yk/r/W9P89uqQT2A.png"); background-position: 0px -503px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; bottom: 2px; display: inline-block; height: 14.5px; margin: 0px 3px -3px 0px; position: relative; width: 13px;"></i>1</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="uiLinkSubtle" data-ft="{"tn":"N"}" data-testid="ufi_comment_timestamp" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/permalink/928386690591057/?comment_id=928440977252295&reply_comment_id=928592497237143&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R4%22%7D" style="color: #9197a3; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">15 March at 22:15</a></div>
<a class="UFICommentCloseButton _5upq _5upr _5upp _42ft" data-hover="tooltip" data-testid="ufi_comment_close_button" data-tooltip-alignh="center" data-tooltip-content="Edit or Delete" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" id="js_3s" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yj/r/Db1xvLoJ2np.png"); background-position: -28px -321px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-size: 0px !important; height: 10px; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: 0px; text-decoration: none; top: 4px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 10px; z-index: 1;"></a></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="UFIRow _4oep UFIAddComment UFIAddCommentWithPhotoAttacher UFIAddCommentWithoutSeparator _2o9m" data-ft="{"tn":"["}" id="addComment_928386690591057" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-color: rgb(220, 222, 227); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 0px; border-radius: 0px 0px 2px 2px; border-top-width: 0px; margin: 0px 12px 0px 0px; padding: 6px 4px 8px 8px; position: relative; word-wrap: break-word;">
<div class="UFIMentionsInputWrap UFIStickersEnabledInput clearfix" direction="left" style="position: relative; zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohe lfloat" style="float: left;">
<div class="UFIReplyActorPhotoWrapper img _8o _8r UFIImageBlockImage" style="margin: 1px 0px; position: relative;">
<img alt="Heather Dawson" class="img UFIActorImage _54ru img" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hprofile-xft1/v/t1.0-1/p24x24/12541129_10153785529070359_4082086988087381263_n.jpg?oh=b45b689ebfe04478f448b988838a8b53&oe=57830245" style="border: 0px; display: block; height: 20px; width: 20px;" /></div>
</div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFIImageBlockContent _42ef _8u" style="margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 8px;">
<div class="UFICommentContainer" style="position: relative;">
<div class="UFIInputContainer" style="position: relative;">
<div>
<input class="_1osa mentionsHidden" name="add_comment_text" style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; left: -99999px; opacity: 0; position: absolute;" tabindex="-1" /><br />
<div class="UFIAddCommentInput _1osb _1osc" style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(220, 222, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #9197a3; cursor: text; height: auto; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 1px; margin-top: 1px; min-height: 20px; padding: 1px 5px 0px;">
Write a reply...</div>
</div>
<div class="UFICommentAttachmentButtons clearfix" style="bottom: 0px; position: absolute; right: 0px; zoom: 1;">
<div class="_r1a UFIPhotoAttachLinkWrapper _m" data-hover="tooltip" data-tooltip-alignh="center" data-tooltip-content="Attach a photo" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; overflow: hidden; position: relative;">
<span class=" UFICommentPhotoIcon" style="background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yk/r/W9P89uqQT2A.png"); background-position: 0px -82px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; display: block; height: 12px; margin: 4px 5px; width: 15px;"><input accept="image/*" aria-label="Attach a photo" class="_n" name="file" style="bottom: 0px; cursor: inherit; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1000px !important; height: 300px; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: 0px;" title="Attach a photo" type="file" /></span></div>
<a class="_r1a UFICommentStickerButton" data-hover="tooltip" data-tooltip-alignh="center" data-tooltip-content="Post a sticker" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; float: left; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none;"></a><br />
<div class="UFICommentStickerIcon" style="background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yL/r/Fy3hs8lKW0M.png"); background-position: -6px -424px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; height: 14px; margin: 3px 10px; width: 14px;" tabindex="0">
</div>
<a class="_r1a UFICommentStickerButton" data-hover="tooltip" data-tooltip-alignh="center" data-tooltip-content="Post a sticker" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; float: left; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none;">
</a></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div aria-label="Comment" class="UFIRow UFIComment _4oep" data-ft="{"tn":"R4"}" role="article" style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px; margin: 0px 12px; padding: 4px 0px; position: relative; word-wrap: break-word;">
<div class="clearfix" direction="left" spacing="medium" style="zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohe lfloat" style="float: left;">
<a aria-hidden="true" class="img _8o _8s UFIImageBlockImage" data-ft="{"tn":"T"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=1338437004&extragetparams=%7B%22on_public_ufi%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/janina.vonweissenberg?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="-1"><img alt="Janina von Weissenberg" class="img UFIActorImage _54ru img" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hprofile-xpf1/v/t1.0-1/p32x32/11140395_10207442420762208_7558948601199410180_n.jpg?oh=6620b3ece3511a60b392bfcc9acd6b4a&oe=57744599" style="border: 0px; display: block; height: 32px; width: 32px;" /></a></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFIImageBlockContent _42ef clearfix" direction="right" style="margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 8px; zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohf rfloat" style="float: right;">
<button class="UFICommentCloseButtonFake _50zy _50-0 _50z- _5upp _42ft" style="background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yL/r/Fy3hs8lKW0M.png"); background-position: -52px -480px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; height: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; visibility: hidden; white-space: nowrap; width: 12px;" tabindex="-1" title="Remove" type="button"></button></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFICommentContentBlock" style="padding-right: 12px; position: relative;">
<div class="UFICommentContent">
<a class=" UFICommentActorName" data-ft="{"tn":";"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=1338437004&extragetparams=%7B%22is_public%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi_admin%22%7D" dir="ltr" href="https://www.facebook.com/janina.vonweissenberg?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Janina von Weissenberg</a> <span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Ballpoint for knits yes but I wonder if I've even seen stretch needles..</span><br />
<div class="UFITranslatedText" style="border-left-color: rgb(220, 222, 227); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 2px; margin-top: 2px; padding-left: 8px;">
</div>
</div>
<div class="fsm fwn fcg UFICommentActions" style="clear: both; color: #9197a3; padding-top: 2px;">
<a class="UFILikeLink" data-ft="{"tn":">"}" data-testid="ufi_comment_like_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" title="Like this comment">Like</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="UFIReplyLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Reply</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="uiLinkSubtle" data-ft="{"tn":"N"}" data-testid="ufi_comment_timestamp" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/permalink/928386690591057/?comment_id=928454857250907&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R4%22%7D" style="color: #9197a3; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">15 March at 15:48</a></div>
<a class="UFICommentCloseButton _50zy _50-0 _50z- _5upp _42ft" data-hover="tooltip" data-testid="ufi_comment_close_button" data-tooltip-alignh="center" data-tooltip-content="Remove or Report" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yL/r/Fy3hs8lKW0M.png"); background-position: -52px -480px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-size: 0px !important; height: 12px; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: 0px; text-decoration: none; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 12px; z-index: 1;"></a></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div aria-label="Comment" class="UFIRow UFIComment _4oep" data-ft="{"tn":"R3"}" role="article" style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px; margin: 0px 12px; padding: 4px 0px; position: relative; word-wrap: break-word;">
<div class="clearfix" direction="left" spacing="medium" style="zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohe lfloat" style="float: left;">
<a aria-hidden="true" class="img _8o _8s UFIImageBlockImage" data-ft="{"tn":"T"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22on_public_ufi%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="-1"><img alt="Heather Dawson" class="img UFIActorImage _54ru img" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hprofile-xft1/v/t1.0-1/p24x24/12541129_10153785529070359_4082086988087381263_n.jpg?oh=b45b689ebfe04478f448b988838a8b53&oe=57830245" style="border: 0px; display: block; height: 32px; width: 32px;" /></a></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFIImageBlockContent _42ef clearfix" direction="right" style="margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 8px; zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohf rfloat" style="float: right;">
<button class="UFICommentCloseButtonFake _50zy _50-0 _50z- _5upp _42ft" style="background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yL/r/Fy3hs8lKW0M.png"); background-position: -52px -480px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; height: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; visibility: hidden; white-space: nowrap; width: 12px;" tabindex="-1" title="Remove" type="button"></button></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFICommentContentBlock" style="padding-right: 12px; position: relative;">
<div class="UFICommentContent">
<a class=" UFICommentActorName" data-ft="{"tn":";"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22is_public%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi_admin%22%7D" dir="ltr" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Heather Dawson</a><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody"></span></span><br />
<div class="UFITranslatedText" style="border-left-color: rgb(220, 222, 227); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 2px; margin-top: 2px; padding-left: 8px;">
</div>
<div>
<div class="mvs" style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;">
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912649015359&set=p.10153912649015359&type=3&size=960%2C540&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912649015359&set=p.10153912649015359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;"></a><br />
<div class="_46-h _4-ep" style="height: 145px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 260px;">
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912649015359&set=p.10153912649015359&type=3&size=960%2C540&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912649015359&set=p.10153912649015359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Heather Dawson's photo." class="_46-i img" height="146" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-0/s261x260/736_10153912649015359_7210890373646461358_n.jpg?oh=89171a85580311122f4ea9702b27d772&oe=578E32A6" style="border: 0px; left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 0px;" width="261" /></a></div>
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912649015359&set=p.10153912649015359&type=3&size=960%2C540&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912649015359&set=p.10153912649015359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;">
</a></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="fsm fwn fcg UFICommentActions" style="clear: both; color: #9197a3; padding-top: 2px;">
<a class="UFILikeLink" data-ft="{"tn":">"}" data-testid="ufi_comment_like_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" title="Like this comment">Like</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="UFIReplyLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Reply</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="uiLinkSubtle" data-ft="{"tn":"N"}" data-testid="ufi_comment_timestamp" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/permalink/928386690591057/?comment_id=928521047244288&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R3%22%7D" style="color: #9197a3; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">15 March at 18:55</a></div>
<a class="UFICommentCloseButton _5upq _5upr _5upp _42ft" data-hover="tooltip" data-testid="ufi_comment_close_button" data-tooltip-alignh="center" data-tooltip-content="Edit or Delete" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yj/r/Db1xvLoJ2np.png"); background-position: -28px -321px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-size: 0px !important; height: 10px; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: 0px; text-decoration: none; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 10px; z-index: 1;"></a></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div aria-label="Comment" class="UFIRow UFIComment _4oep" data-ft="{"tn":"R2"}" role="article" style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px; margin: 0px 12px; padding: 4px 0px; position: relative; word-wrap: break-word;">
<div class="clearfix" direction="left" spacing="medium" style="zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohe lfloat" style="float: left;">
<a aria-hidden="true" class="img _8o _8s UFIImageBlockImage" data-ft="{"tn":"T"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22on_public_ufi%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="-1"><img alt="Heather Dawson" class="img UFIActorImage _54ru img" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hprofile-xft1/v/t1.0-1/p32x32/12541129_10153785529070359_4082086988087381263_n.jpg?oh=71f10bace2610dc82ba482afb5d0e413&oe=577AEB2A" style="border: 0px; display: block; height: 32px; width: 32px;" /></a></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFIImageBlockContent _42ef clearfix" direction="right" style="margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 8px; zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohf rfloat" style="float: right;">
<button class="UFICommentCloseButtonFake _50zy _50-0 _50z- _5upp _42ft" style="background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yL/r/Fy3hs8lKW0M.png"); background-position: -52px -480px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; height: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; visibility: hidden; white-space: nowrap; width: 12px;" tabindex="-1" title="Remove" type="button"></button></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFICommentContentBlock" style="padding-right: 12px; position: relative;">
<div class="UFICommentContent">
<a class=" UFICommentActorName" data-ft="{"tn":";"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22is_public%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi_admin%22%7D" dir="ltr" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"><span class="highlightNode" style="background-color: rgba(88, 144, 255, 0.14902); border-bottom-color: rgba(88, 144, 255, 0.298039); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; padding: 0px 1px;">Heather Dawson</span></a><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody"></span></span><br />
<div class="UFITranslatedText" style="border-left-color: rgb(220, 222, 227); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 2px; margin-top: 2px; padding-left: 8px;">
</div>
<div>
<div class="mvs" style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;">
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912650205359&set=p.10153912650205359&type=3&size=960%2C540&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912650205359&set=p.10153912650205359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;"></a><br />
<div class="_46-h _4-ep" style="height: 145px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 260px;">
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912650205359&set=p.10153912650205359&type=3&size=960%2C540&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912650205359&set=p.10153912650205359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Heather Dawson's photo." class="_46-i img" height="146" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-0/s261x260/1923412_10153912650205359_4709140074718062259_n.jpg?oh=defd9d0faaab1584c418721d0f94dcd2&oe=57851829" style="border: 0px; left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 0px;" width="261" /></a></div>
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912650205359&set=p.10153912650205359&type=3&size=960%2C540&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912650205359&set=p.10153912650205359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;">
</a></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="fsm fwn fcg UFICommentActions" style="clear: both; color: #9197a3; padding-top: 2px;">
<a class="UFILikeLink" data-ft="{"tn":">"}" data-testid="ufi_comment_like_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" title="Like this comment">Like</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="UFIReplyLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Reply</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="uiLinkSubtle" data-ft="{"tn":"N"}" data-testid="ufi_comment_timestamp" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/permalink/928386690591057/?comment_id=928521223910937&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R2%22%7D" style="color: #9197a3; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">15 March at 18:56</a></div>
<a class="UFICommentCloseButton _5upq _5upr _5upp _42ft" data-hover="tooltip" data-testid="ufi_comment_close_button" data-tooltip-alignh="center" data-tooltip-content="Edit or Delete" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yj/r/Db1xvLoJ2np.png"); background-position: -28px -321px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-size: 0px !important; height: 10px; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: 0px; text-decoration: none; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 10px; z-index: 1;"></a></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div aria-label="Comment" class="UFIRow UFIComment _4oep" data-ft="{"tn":"R1"}" role="article" style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px; margin: 0px 12px; padding: 4px 0px; position: relative; word-wrap: break-word;">
<div class="clearfix" direction="left" spacing="medium" style="zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohe lfloat" style="float: left;">
<a aria-hidden="true" class="img _8o _8s UFIImageBlockImage" data-ft="{"tn":"T"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22on_public_ufi%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="-1"><img alt="Heather Dawson" class="img UFIActorImage _54ru img" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hprofile-xft1/v/t1.0-1/p32x32/12541129_10153785529070359_4082086988087381263_n.jpg?oh=71f10bace2610dc82ba482afb5d0e413&oe=577AEB2A" style="border: 0px; display: block; height: 32px; width: 32px;" /></a></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFIImageBlockContent _42ef clearfix" direction="right" style="margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 8px; zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohf rfloat" style="float: right;">
<button class="UFICommentCloseButtonFake _50zy _50-0 _50z- _5upp _42ft" style="background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yL/r/Fy3hs8lKW0M.png"); background-position: -52px -480px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; height: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; visibility: hidden; white-space: nowrap; width: 12px;" tabindex="-1" title="Remove" type="button"></button></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFICommentContentBlock" style="padding-right: 12px; position: relative;">
<div class="UFICommentContent">
<a class=" UFICommentActorName" data-ft="{"tn":";"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22is_public%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi_admin%22%7D" dir="ltr" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"><span class="highlightNode" style="background-color: rgba(88, 144, 255, 0.14902); border-bottom-color: rgba(88, 144, 255, 0.298039); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; padding: 0px 1px;">Heather Dawson</span></a> <span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">This is the badly drafted shoulder of m7127</span><br />
<div class="UFITranslatedText" style="border-left-color: rgb(220, 222, 227); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 2px; margin-top: 2px; padding-left: 8px;">
</div>
<div>
<div class="mvs" style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;">
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912651715359&set=p.10153912651715359&type=3&size=960%2C960&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912651715359&set=p.10153912651715359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;"></a><br />
<div class="uiScaledImageContainer _4-ep" style="height: 210px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 210px;">
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912651715359&set=p.10153912651715359&type=3&size=960%2C960&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912651715359&set=p.10153912651715359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Heather Dawson's photo." class="scaledImageFitWidth img" height="210" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-0/p75x225/10422412_10153912651715359_1997610485329121173_n.jpg?oh=903816c7accd1ad8c48f135e2d75d726&oe=577EE565" style="border: 0px; height: auto; min-height: 100%; position: relative; width: 210px;" width="210" /></a></div>
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912651715359&set=p.10153912651715359&type=3&size=960%2C960&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153912651715359&set=p.10153912651715359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;">
</a></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="fsm fwn fcg UFICommentActions" style="clear: both; color: #9197a3; padding-top: 2px;">
<a class="UFILikeLink" data-ft="{"tn":">"}" data-testid="ufi_comment_like_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" title="Like this comment">Like</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="UFIReplyLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Reply</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="uiLinkSubtle" data-ft="{"tn":"N"}" data-testid="ufi_comment_timestamp" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/permalink/928386690591057/?comment_id=928521383910921&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R1%22%7D" style="color: #9197a3; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">15 March at 19:57</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a ajaxify="/ajax/edits/browser/comment?comment_token=928386690591057_928521383910921" class="uiLinkSubtle" data-hover="tooltip" data-tooltip-content="Show edit history" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" rel="dialog" role="button" style="color: #9197a3; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" title="Show edit history">Edited</a></div>
<a class="UFICommentCloseButton _5upq _5upr _5upp _42ft" data-hover="tooltip" data-testid="ufi_comment_close_button" data-tooltip-alignh="center" data-tooltip-content="Edit or Delete" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yj/r/Db1xvLoJ2np.png"); background-position: -28px -321px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-size: 0px !important; height: 10px; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: 0px; text-decoration: none; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 10px; z-index: 1;"></a></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div aria-label="Comment" class="UFIRow UFIComment _4oep" data-ft="{"tn":"R0"}" role="article" style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px; margin: 0px 12px; padding: 4px 0px; position: relative; word-wrap: break-word;">
<div class="clearfix" direction="left" spacing="medium" style="zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohe lfloat" style="float: left;">
<a aria-hidden="true" class="img _8o _8s UFIImageBlockImage" data-ft="{"tn":"T"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22on_public_ufi%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="-1"><img alt="Heather Dawson" class="img UFIActorImage _54ru img" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hprofile-xft1/v/t1.0-1/p32x32/12541129_10153785529070359_4082086988087381263_n.jpg?oh=71f10bace2610dc82ba482afb5d0e413&oe=577AEB2A" style="border: 0px; display: block; height: 32px; width: 32px;" /></a></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFIImageBlockContent _42ef clearfix" direction="right" style="margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 8px; zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohf rfloat" style="float: right;">
<button class="UFICommentCloseButtonFake _50zy _50-0 _50z- _5upp _42ft" style="background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yL/r/Fy3hs8lKW0M.png"); background-position: -52px -480px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; height: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; visibility: hidden; white-space: nowrap; width: 12px;" tabindex="-1" title="Remove" type="button"></button></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFICommentContentBlock" style="padding-right: 12px; position: relative;">
<div class="UFICommentContent">
<a class=" UFICommentActorName" data-ft="{"tn":";"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22is_public%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi_admin%22%7D" dir="ltr" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"><span class="highlightNode" style="background-color: rgba(88, 144, 255, 0.14902); border-bottom-color: rgba(88, 144, 255, 0.298039); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; padding: 0px 1px;">Heather Dawson</span></a> <span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Clear Elastic stabilizer in the shoulder seam</span><br />
<div class="UFITranslatedText" style="border-left-color: rgb(220, 222, 227); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 2px; margin-top: 2px; padding-left: 8px;">
</div>
<div>
<div class="mvs" style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;">
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153913072960359&set=p.10153913072960359&type=3&size=960%2C540&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153913072960359&set=p.10153913072960359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;"></a><br />
<div class="_46-h _4-ep" style="height: 145px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 260px;">
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153913072960359&set=p.10153913072960359&type=3&size=960%2C540&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153913072960359&set=p.10153913072960359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Heather Dawson's photo." class="_46-i img" height="146" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-0/s261x260/1383032_10153913072960359_362371914834829472_n.jpg?oh=d4ea07391a0a6822c49ad3ed609fa7ca&oe=57823132" style="border: 0px; left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 0px;" width="261" /></a></div>
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153913072960359&set=p.10153913072960359&type=3&size=960%2C540&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153913072960359&set=p.10153913072960359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;">
</a></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="fsm fwn fcg UFICommentActions" style="clear: both; color: #9197a3; padding-top: 2px;">
<a class="UFILikeLink" data-ft="{"tn":">"}" data-testid="ufi_comment_like_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" title="Like this comment">Like</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="UFIReplyLink" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" role="button" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">Reply</a><span aria-hidden="true" role="presentation"> · </span><a class="uiLinkSubtle" data-ft="{"tn":"N"}" data-testid="ufi_comment_timestamp" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/permalink/928386690591057/?comment_id=928593223903737&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R0%22%7D" style="color: #9197a3; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;">15 March at 22:17</a></div>
<a class="UFICommentCloseButton _5upq _5upr _5upp _42ft" data-hover="tooltip" data-testid="ufi_comment_close_button" data-tooltip-alignh="center" data-tooltip-content="Edit or Delete" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/search/?query=heather%20dawson#" style="background-color: transparent; background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yj/r/Db1xvLoJ2np.png"); background-position: -28px -321px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-size: 0px !important; height: 10px; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; right: 0px; text-decoration: none; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 10px; z-index: 1;"></a></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div aria-label="Comment" class=" UFILastCommentComponent UFIRow UFIComment _4oep" data-ft="{"tn":"R"}" role="article" style="margin: 0px 12px; padding: 4px 0px; position: relative; word-wrap: break-word;">
<div class="clearfix" direction="left" spacing="medium" style="zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohe lfloat" style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; float: left; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px;">
<a aria-hidden="true" class="img _8o _8s UFIImageBlockImage" data-ft="{"tn":"T"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22on_public_ufi%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi%22%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration: none;" tabindex="-1"><img alt="Heather Dawson" class="img UFIActorImage _54ru img" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hprofile-xft1/v/t1.0-1/p32x32/12541129_10153785529070359_4082086988087381263_n.jpg?oh=71f10bace2610dc82ba482afb5d0e413&oe=577AEB2A" style="border: 0px; display: block; height: 32px; width: 32px;" /></a></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFIImageBlockContent _42ef clearfix" direction="right" style="margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding-left: 8px; zoom: 1;">
<div class="_ohf rfloat" style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; float: right; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px;">
<button class="UFICommentCloseButtonFake _50zy _50-0 _50z- _5upp _42ft" style="background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yL/r/Fy3hs8lKW0M.png"); background-position: -52px -480px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px none; cursor: pointer; display: block; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; height: 12px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle; visibility: hidden; white-space: nowrap; width: 12px;" tabindex="-1" title="Remove" type="button"></button></div>
<div class="">
<div class="UFICommentContentBlock" style="padding-right: 12px; position: relative;">
<div class="UFICommentContent">
<div style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px;">
<a class=" UFICommentActorName" data-ft="{"tn":";"}" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/hovercard.php?id=714830358&extragetparams=%7B%22is_public%22%3Afalse%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22ufi_admin%22%7D" dir="ltr" href="https://www.facebook.com/RainyDayPerson?fref=ufi" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"><span class="highlightNode" style="background-color: rgba(88, 144, 255, 0.14902); border-bottom-color: rgba(88, 144, 255, 0.298039); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; padding: 0px 1px;">Heather Dawson</span></a> <span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">I use wooly nylon in the looper and regular thread in the needles on my serger.</span></div>
<div class="UFITranslatedText" style="background-color: #f6f7f8; border-left-color: rgb(220, 222, 227); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 2px; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px; margin-top: 2px; padding-left: 8px;">
</div>
<div style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px;">
<div class="mvs" style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;">
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153913075950359&set=p.10153913075950359&type=3&size=960%2C540&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153913075950359&set=p.10153913075950359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;"></a><br />
<div class="_46-h _4-ep" style="height: 145px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 260px;">
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153913075950359&set=p.10153913075950359&type=3&size=960%2C540&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153913075950359&set=p.10153913075950359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Heather Dawson's photo." class="_46-i img" height="146" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-0/s261x260/12239884_10153913075950359_790726671829947183_n.jpg?oh=d7dc2013d4016119abef8953e673dbc4&oe=5789FA96" style="border: 0px; left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 0px;" width="261" /></a></div>
<a ajaxify="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153913075950359&set=p.10153913075950359&type=3&size=960%2C540&source=24&player_origin=feedback" class="_2rn3 _4-eo" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153913075950359&set=p.10153913075950359&type=3" rel="theater" style="box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0470588) 0px 1px 1px; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; position: relative; text-decoration: none;">
</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
March 17, 2016<br />
Ack! We are half-way through the month! Have you tackled at least one of your stashed knits? I am in pursuit of a go-to t shirt pattern and not there yet. My latest project went off the rails, but I am converting into a knit shell to at least not waste the yardage. I have a gorgeous Art Gallery Knit (<a href="http://tinyurl.com/hze8dof">http://tinyurl.com/hze8dof</a>) that is meant to be a top by the 31st - I have to get crackin'! I am not wasting the fabric on an untried pattern, so I have at least two more tops to make this month!<br />
<br />
Pinning / Cutting<br />
<br />
I have long been a non-pinner (militant, maybe?) but my newer machine has all sorts of gizmos around the foot and I am finding that my knuckles fared better when I started adding a pin or two - so I now have an opinion on pins:I like some of them, sometimes.<br />
<br />
You should test your pins on knits - I know that sounds OCD, but it's true - knits don't like having holes poked in them, so you should make sure your pins are knit friendly. I don't think you absolutely have to go out and invest in fine ball point pins, but next time you have a 50% off coupon or someone asks you what you want for a gift - try out some fine glass head pins. They are dreamy. Test to make sure that your pins don't leave permanent holes in your fabric and that your pins don't cut/tear the fibres of your knits.<br />
<br />
As with all fabrics, the gorgeous movement and personality of the drapier fabrics can make them a terrible thing to cut. I use rotary blades to cut my knits and many of you prefer scissors - and both work just fine, but a dull blade will result in a creeping knit. <br />
<br />
By creeping I mean: <br />
<br />
a) when cutting two layers the top layer and the bottom layer will misalign<br />
<br />
b) the fabric will not remain relaxed and will stretch as you cut.<br />
<br />
When you cut knits there are a few things that can help (note that I am not saying you have to do these - but precision cutting leads to precision garments - it's worth the time if the garment is worth the time):<br />
<br />
a) pinning carefully is one thing and for fitted knits you probably need to pin on the precision seams - princess seams especially - take care to make sure the fabric stays in place around the vertical seams especially - bust point, pocket openings, etc<br />
<br />
b) weights - lots and lots of weights (I made some cute bean bags a few years ago to use as pattern weights - I'll attach a photo)<br />
<br />
c) cut cut break - meaning let your fabric relax between cutting movements - cut until you start to see a shift (you will notice it at the pins) then release the fabric from your blade to let it relax again<br />
<br />
d) cut out 1 layer at a time (yuck.) the plushier the fabric the greater the shift - so for those lovely, luxe springy knits - suck it up and do twice the work - it will make a more precise garment.<br />
<br />
E) use a SHARP BLADE<br />
<br />
Part of Cutting is marking the guide points and notches. I like to use thread for marking on the garment - and I notch with a tiny snip on less delicate knits - on delicate knits I mark the notches with a chalk roller (it has a wheel with bumps so the knit doesn't creep). Very likely you will need to add banding to your knits, so take a second and mark the centre front, back and midway of the sleeve hem. Chalk paper works as well, but I find that the markings can be hard to remove from knits.<br />
<br />
Basting<br />
I ALWAYS BASTE (see creeping knits above)<br />
On my garments that are worth the time - I baste and then serge. If I don't care as much - I might go straight to the serger on a straight seam. If there is any fitting, easing, gathering, or if the seam is curved in any way - baste it first, check it, and then sew.<br />
<br />
Next up: seams and hems, bands and bindings.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.artgalleryfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?func=show&file=119&Category=113&Page=2&v=1"><img src="https://external-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQC3aX5P-L0m9P3v&w=470&h=246&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.artgalleryfabrics.com%2Ffabricshop%2Fcategories%2F113%2F%2Fmedia%2FK-47202-Tiny-Dancer-Midnight-500px.jpg&cfs=1&upscale=1&ext=png2jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.artgalleryfabrics.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Ffabricshop%2Fgallery.cgi%3Ffunc%3Dshow%26file%3D119%26Category%3D113%26Page%3D2%26v%3D1&h=NAQGHXEgq&enc=AZNmvcXIctdC3CLHom17llKfDY0Eq34BzvXtSUdI_I14TS01tD-mDKuO6WjyH4GZztWek--MjY5-0S5wjHh-i1tvBUZ0jtjfwOJtQHawEjeiI8qzm95XDCGELqVkdBXmFxJ0agLd0tpPTBFBGB0CQVfONFLPEpIP96TeeE02R_neag&s=1">Tiny Dancer Midnight in Knit, K-47202, Knits, Product Catalog, Art Gallery Fabrics</a><br />
<br />
March 22, 2015:<br />
I had planned to chat about seams, bands and bindings, but the Internet distracted me and I have a few neat things to share first:<br />
<br />
TSHIRTS!<br />
On the weekend Gillian posted a great post on her Tshirt adventures:<br />
<a href="https://craftingarainbow.wordpress.com/2016/03/19/types-of-t-shirts/">https://craftingarainbow.wordpress.com/…/19/types-of-t-shi…/</a><br />
<br />
and followed up with another post:<br />
<a href="https://craftingarainbow.wordpress.com/2016/03/20/types-of-t-shirts-continued/">https://craftingarainbow.wordpress.com/…/types-of-t-shirts…/</a><br />
<br />
I have been hot in pursuit of a new Tried and True T and have been searching my stash - I have the Bronte, Plaintain, and Seamwork Rio to sew before the end of the month to meet my target for the month: a go-to T - but Gillian has me thinking that maybe I might have 3 go-to tees..... (perfect: a stash of go-tos for a stasher)<br />
<br />
Here is a blog post on some hotly pursued independent patterns:<br />
<a href="http://www.basteandgather.com/blog/top-10-t-shirt-patterns-indie-sewing-pattern-designers">http://www.basteandgather.com/…/top-10-t-shirt-patterns-ind…</a><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLSa5sodroBBEdX_gfNu3uMkD1IV4S27nvwuKblzs4ykImnAJUYt8ROBrcbEgt1Cac0NHP5OplVYv7Cas3hSjxtPCp8L64Q4BfoJcItCiXxW9Xfj9R0RYeaBYfH_yZvy5t5H0ewV8tAE/s1600/12885989_10153932144145359_3375943442187928621_o.jpg"><img border="0" height="115" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLSa5sodroBBEdX_gfNu3uMkD1IV4S27nvwuKblzs4ykImnAJUYt8ROBrcbEgt1Cac0NHP5OplVYv7Cas3hSjxtPCp8L64Q4BfoJcItCiXxW9Xfj9R0RYeaBYfH_yZvy5t5H0ewV8tAE/s400/12885989_10153932144145359_3375943442187928621_o.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
<br />
Plantain: <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.deer-and-doe.fr%2Fen%2Fsewing-patterns%2F20-plantain-t-shirt-pattern.html&h=HAQGLX1M_">http://shop.deer-and-doe.fr/.../20-plantain-t-shirt...</a><br />
Renfrew: <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sewaholicpatterns.com%2Frenfrew-top%2F&h=sAQHn8pl0">http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/renfrew-top/</a><br />
Lark: <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.grainlinestudio.com%2Fproducts%2Flark&h=CAQGFK9u2">http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/products/lark</a><br />
Bronte: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fca%2Flisting%2F235122460%2Fbronte-knit-top-ladies-pdf-sewing%3Fref%3Dshop_home_active_4&h=BAQFs5A-E">https://www.etsy.com/.../bronte-knit-top-ladies-pdf...</a><br />
Metro: <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Foliverands.com%2Fproduct%2FOLV-LC007WM-D.html&h=2AQHT06IZ">http://oliverands.com/product/OLV-LC007WM-D.html</a><br />
<br />
Next Up: seams, bands and bindings<br />
<br />
<u><b>March 29, 2015:</b></u><br />
March 29 already! Have you made a dent in your knit stash at all?<br />
<br />
My current pursuit is knit training pants for my son and nephew and I am really using my knits skills - doing research for these posts have really upped my game - I am so happy with my improvement in March (ad all my test garments have used up a heck of a lot of my scraps and stash!<br />
<br />
In all of the following treatments it is important that you test your stitches: <br />
<ul>
<li>check for wavy seamlines, </li>
<li>watch for tunneling </li>
<li>test the stretch (remember our stretch test using the ruler? make sure you have at least enough stretch to make it to zero ease from the negative ease) </li>
</ul>
Twin Needles are a nice stretch finish - Linda has a really nice intro to twin needle sewing: <a href="http://www.nightowlcorner.com/2014/08/sew-with-double-needle/">http://www.nightowlcorner.com/2014/08/sew-with-double-needle/</a><br />
<br />
Seams<br />
Knits stretch, so the seam should stretch as much as your garment will be asked. There are some guidelines for ensuring your seam CAN stretch, and the main principal is ensuring there is enough thread to BE stretched. <br />
<br />
Many machines have a range of stretch stitches (and often they are indicated by a different paint colour or marked on your machine). <br />
<br />
The phrase "The shortest distance between two points is a straight line" is our knits seam antithesis: we want to increase the distance - using a zigzag, back and forth (double or triple stitch), lightning, or serged stitch. Many people DO use a straight stitch on knits, but it is important that you consider whether you are going to ask the seam to stretch - if you are - make sure you reinforce the seam with a second row of stitching and consider using a thread with stretch, like a polyester.<br />
<br />
Hems and Bands<br />
Hems, similarly need to stretch. On fabrics that like to tunnel, I add a strip of knit seam tape to the stitching line to support the threads' tension and have no issues with wobbly hemlines. I usually add the seam tape to the wrong side of the fabric close to the raw edge and use the edge of the tape as the fold guide - leaving the right side of the garment with no tape. This also prevents the rolling of the fabric and gives a tidy finish.<br />
<br />
Bands are stretchy - bands are especially useful when you want the opening to be snug - usually you cut a band slightly smaller (20%, often) than the opening and stretch the band (and do not stretch the opening) as you sew. Necklines use bands too: stretching the band just right, and not the opening will result in a neckline that lies flat - less stretch will create a standup collar. There are a million guides to sewing necklines - this one is a good example: <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2015/04/how-to-sew-a-round-neckline/">http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2015/04/how-to-sew-a-round-neckline/</a><br />
<br />
Bindings<br />
Wrapping the edge of fabric is called binding and is another neckline and hemline treatment. Typically you will attach a piece of banding to the raw edge (with raw edges together) and then press the band towards the raw edge, then from the wrong side, press the banding to encase the raw edge and finally top stitch. Here's a good instruction set with lots of pictures: <a href="https://indiesew.com/blog/how-to-bind-a-knit-neckline">https://indiesew.com/blog/how-to-bind-a-knit-neckline</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtj9oaoffm5DFAC3utzz-ziM86LPBVxE39BsJ1jRjzEKcedkksayLup6uXujEKxNpKs4CXa9mBUg7_O2a2KxmpQIghVEM7fl9lQT3X6R2TW2zk-GtCGMn0WIVxl51U3BQZriLoHN2FmFs/s1600/2016-03-29.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtj9oaoffm5DFAC3utzz-ziM86LPBVxE39BsJ1jRjzEKcedkksayLup6uXujEKxNpKs4CXa9mBUg7_O2a2KxmpQIghVEM7fl9lQT3X6R2TW2zk-GtCGMn0WIVxl51U3BQZriLoHN2FmFs/s400/2016-03-29.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbG6HkBeJ06VaWU1xuNzFOCWamaocxGL3RBpGPsyGfyDXtC3FDGKzib2c7NtaMSdb_EuFvMleAei3TRSSPBRZ1k5hokc9MqBGoeWe6p5WEV6pEmqXuM6lthvhsQuEcd1NdSvj937iKs0k/s1600/2016-03-291.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbG6HkBeJ06VaWU1xuNzFOCWamaocxGL3RBpGPsyGfyDXtC3FDGKzib2c7NtaMSdb_EuFvMleAei3TRSSPBRZ1k5hokc9MqBGoeWe6p5WEV6pEmqXuM6lthvhsQuEcd1NdSvj937iKs0k/s400/2016-03-291.jpg" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
So! this is the end of Knits Month! I will copy all the posts over to http://rainydayparent.blogspot.com/2016/03/stashbusting-sewalong-knits-month-posts.html</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-11281767333388808112016-02-16T19:06:00.003-08:002016-02-16T19:11:40.834-08:00Tackling your first garment project (sewing for your darlings)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
My longtime friend is tackling some dresses for her DDs and needs a little guide to her pattern readying - I thought recording it here might help her have a reference to return to - and, it might work for others too!<br />
<br />
Either on your pattern envelope, on the website where you downloaded the pattern, or sometimes inside with the instructions you will find a size chart that correlates body measurements with <i><u>the pattern's</u></i> sizing. Note that these might not (in fact, rarely) lineup with RTW sizing. I have captured an image of sizing from a Simplicity pattern close to what my friend is starting with - you should definitely use the sizing chart for your particular pattern.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<i><u>HOT TIP: it would be a really great idea if you had the following measurements BEFORE you buy your pattern - that way you make sure you buy the correct pattern size group.</u></i></div>
<div>
<i><u><br /></u></i>
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94JlgHblnOgCGaLfLh45VfWiY1EWuEhJsWX-ODULpei5CSjCG5BfqJkmz324HuoUPlRDvX5Fhf2mcOmbG8K4FvujwHVrSkzhWt0CLKzDAMhYsxlcyqIuvPiq9cDmZ3BtZx1w1qa1sYnk/s1600/measuring+your+child+against+the+pattern+sizing.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94JlgHblnOgCGaLfLh45VfWiY1EWuEhJsWX-ODULpei5CSjCG5BfqJkmz324HuoUPlRDvX5Fhf2mcOmbG8K4FvujwHVrSkzhWt0CLKzDAMhYsxlcyqIuvPiq9cDmZ3BtZx1w1qa1sYnk/s1600/measuring+your+child+against+the+pattern+sizing.png" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">
Chart: <a href="http://oliverands.com/free-patterns/measurement-chart">http://oliverands.com/free-patterns/measurement-chart</a></div>
<div style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">
Pattern Sample: <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/its-so-easy-childs-and-girls-dress-and-hat/1412.html#sz=30&start=34">http://www.simplicity.com</a></div>
<div style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">
<br /></div>
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
I used an image of the words above to eliminate those creepy crawlers from zoning in on some keywords.... I hope you can see the words. The key trick is the waist marker: <b>tie a piece of elastic or a ribbon snugly around the waist and get your darling to wiggle around until it settles - this will be the narrowest spot - the waist. Leave the string in place, and measure.</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
Once you have made the measurements, use a pencil, or on a copy, circle the measurements that you have recorded. Note - your babies will change measurements constantly (my twelve year old grew 6 inches this school year) so try not to permanently mark the pattern: that will complicate future recording of markings.<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<i>This is a little ahead of the game, but: if you are able, trace your pattern rather than just cutting it out of the printed paper. This will allow you to return to the pattern again later when your child's measurements change, or when the tracing has become tattered from use. Before you get started, take a minute to lightly iron/press your pattern paper. Tracing is easily done using some sort of transparent paper, and I find it easiest if the table top I am using is light coloured. If you can't trace, start with a highlighter to mark your pattern size, take note of the method for blending a pattern size below.<br /> </i></blockquote>
It will make tracing your pattern very easy if your child's measurements all fall into one size, but that's somewhat unusual. Does your darling's measurement look like this on the chart? Let's start with the red circles:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6g4Zu713B3v2G7BnSoMzuwB_eCQLKK-dSy7l7O5lt2qsl4llzdLDY74BV4XmSpDFAWR7YEsCL2nMWWq6bl-KhQ66wqPVuv-D6dRtc912FJc9_6Ut6G34xprJwOtqor9-6TlcQKZ-0gs0/s1600/chart+markings.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6g4Zu713B3v2G7BnSoMzuwB_eCQLKK-dSy7l7O5lt2qsl4llzdLDY74BV4XmSpDFAWR7YEsCL2nMWWq6bl-KhQ66wqPVuv-D6dRtc912FJc9_6Ut6G34xprJwOtqor9-6TlcQKZ-0gs0/s1600/chart+markings.png" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Children are often little cylinders or pears - and this is NORMAL. The size chart is a nicely averaged series of measurements (and the model the company uses changes from region to region and over time) - always measure and never take offence - aren't we all unique little snowflakes?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<i>Now, take a look at the blue line above - The garment measurements indicate the ease in the pattern is 2 inches at the chest - there's room to breathe, and a little room to grow. Over time you will develop a sense of how much ease you need for different pattern/fabric/fashions but my experience has been that I can usually start with what the Big 4 suggest (McCall's/Vogue/Butterick/Simplicity... Kwik Sew and Burda get included in there - these pattern companies have a standard that (for each one) is consistent, and usually tried). I always check PatternReview.com to see if there is any head's up from another sewer/sewist - an opinion that the sizing is generous might have me make a trial garment before I cut into my precious fabric.</i></blockquote>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So my example snowflake is clearly about to grow - the belly is lovely and full - knowing that my darling is going to need a little extra room in the belly is going to help me greatly.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I am going to <i><a href="http://oliverands.com/community/blog/2013/11/blending-between-sizes.html"><u>blend</u> </a></i>my pattern to allow me to make room for the belly and booty. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The chest is a 7 in this pattern - and then the darling needs a jump of room for the belly to a 12 (just to be sure I will go back and remeasure.... it's easy to make an error, and that's a big jump but this snowflake IS <i>just</i> 2 and 1/2 inches bigger in the belly than the pattern's model.)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So what's blending? It means that when you lay out your pattern pieces you are going to take note of where the waistline indicator is, and you will start by tracing the size seven line at the chest and above, but as you approach the waist you will gradually shift you pen to tracing the 12 - the grade should be consistent on each piece.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Now - where is the waistline? You took a measurement above for the back-neck to waist - and the pattern indicates (by my 4th red circle) that my darling snowflake's waist falls at the size 8 waistline marker. The pattern should show a mark at the waistline.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
On the sample Simplicity gored skirt pattern above, you may have 8 pieces to make the skirt:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<ol>
<li><span style="text-align: left;"> 1 piece for the 4 side panels (cut 4 of the same piece, 2 at a time with fabric right sides together),</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;"> 1 piece for the front (cut 1 on the fold), and,</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;"> 1 piece for the back (cut 2 at once, right sides together). </span></li>
</ol>
<div style="text-align: left;">
To ensure consistency, on all three pattern pieces, use a ruler, starting at least 3cm from the top edge mark a line to start the blending on the size 7 line and then 4cm above the waistline (see above) mark a line to complete the blending then below the waistline you will continue following the size 12 . If this were a fitted skirt (or pants) you would blend back a size at the hips, but this skirt is loose and won't suffer from the volume at the bottom, and you might lose the desired shape. I find it easiest to draw a straight line from one mark to the other and then if necessary go back and imitate the curve of the pattern's cutting line if there is a curve.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
On this dress, the cap sleeve is snug at the arm - take a minute to measure your darling's bicep - the pattern might have this measurement indicated - usually on the pattern piece itself (the bust, waist, hip and bicep are usually indicated with a circle with a cross through it). If the pattern is too small you may want to expand the sleeve a little - this can be done without altering the sleeve head (the part of the sleeve that attaches at the shoulder).<a href="http://inhousepatterns.com/blogs/news/17825785-sleeve-fitting-how-to-adjust-bicep-width">This is a good set of instructions for altering a sleeve from In House Patterns</a>.</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpIX-Sxy454PB1OE54zTY2sKfsHA-hK1c_r0LwdRWxF2lvNb0PoYokYHhae0quE-NQ-P-KQvgm5THSFM23BGG3GInMd5K6hBFce8i3akD2_lnJwfsYYxGExdMftGGxM5DugdjkX9GMHsk/s1600/bust+marker.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpIX-Sxy454PB1OE54zTY2sKfsHA-hK1c_r0LwdRWxF2lvNb0PoYokYHhae0quE-NQ-P-KQvgm5THSFM23BGG3GInMd5K6hBFce8i3akD2_lnJwfsYYxGExdMftGGxM5DugdjkX9GMHsk/s1600/bust+marker.png" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bust, bicep, waist and hip might be marked on the pattern with this symbol, usually accompanied by the garment's measurement at this location.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
When you trace, carefully copy the location of the pattern markings, taking care to mark the notches especially. On the sample Simplicity pattern there should be notches to match the skirt to the bodice. Always take a minute when you are cutting to notch the fabric accordingly, and to add notches at centre front, centre back, and at the foldlines of pieces cut on the fold (often centre front/back).</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
There we have a start on getting ready to cut the fabric - make sure you wash your fabrics ahead of time, and have your cutting tools ready. I'll make another entry in this blog for cutting tips and tricks, later.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-1319026767444974672016-02-03T18:23:00.002-08:002016-02-03T18:23:52.427-08:00An Goose-Se'de Heby - may your tribe increaseI have no idea how to spell what my father says periodically. He announces: <i>An Goose Sa De Heebee! May your Tribe increase!</i> <i> </i>once in a while - the same way he calls out <i>"My god, she cried with accent wild!" </i>or suddenly starts spouting another poem memorized in his youth. My dad's a bit of a genius in my books. I caught myself wanting to write his exclaim/blessing at the end of an email today with no knowledge of how to spell it - and uncovered the source of the quote:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!)<br />Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace,<br />And saw, within the moonlight in his room,<br />Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom,<br />An angel writing in a book of gold:—<br />Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold,<br />And to the presence in the room he said,<br />"What writest thou?" —The vision raised its head,<br />And with a look made of all sweet accord,<br />Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord."<br />"And is mine one?" said Abou. "Nay, not so,"<br />Replied the angel. Abou spoke more low,<br />But cheerly still; and said, "I pray thee, then,<br />Write me as one that loves his fellow men."</blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
The angel wrote, and vanished. The next night<br />It came again with a great wakening light,<br />And showed the names whom love of God had blest,<br />And lo! Ben Adhem's name led all the rest.</blockquote>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br />Leigh Hunt<br />The Book of Gems: the Poets and Artists of Great Britain.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> Ed. Samuel Carter Hall. Saunders and Otley, 1836-38</i></span><br />
<br />
The universe (and my father) have blessed me with a little guidance tonight. I have been considering a new recreational path to pursue - and now I know it is the right one. More on that another time.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-43044817094114882482016-01-21T08:05:00.001-08:002016-01-21T08:11:03.266-08:00Sewing Room Photo - a breakdown of "what's up with that mess?"So - we shared images of our sewing rooms today - here's a map of what's up:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5F5oCuiC6GzBpySUIUIS9Grnrc0eXC9xzJLyysJ8xn19uYV75LCkiBN4Fx01hKEL8k8Ki2DEeCrudFPB6pAy1RaiRndLnfl0Pdv1PCoMEZY0j5haMQZcGUB2wru3fnr3R43ZPwzxUKU/s1600/IMG_20160121_101447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5F5oCuiC6GzBpySUIUIS9Grnrc0eXC9xzJLyysJ8xn19uYV75LCkiBN4Fx01hKEL8k8Ki2DEeCrudFPB6pAy1RaiRndLnfl0Pdv1PCoMEZY0j5haMQZcGUB2wru3fnr3R43ZPwzxUKU/s640/IMG_20160121_101447.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<ol>
<li>I received a notions Christmas Tree from my niece (the 4T Chickadee) as a gift - it's full of tape measures, thread, button, and stuff - it holds a place of honour on my sewing table.</li>
<li>I have a RTW size dressform for teaching people how to sew (so they don't mess with my body-double dressform)</li>
<li>Giant wipe-off board with measurments for my friends, projects, family, - this rocks</li>
<li>thrifted sewing machine that needs some attention. Brother Walmart special, but it was cheap!</li>
<li>My awesome Husqvarna Opal</li>
<li>McCall's poster of patterns that comes when I order patterns online - it's currently acting as a slide for my thread scraps into the convenient garbage can (I can't reach very far while I am healing)</li>
<li>My body double - currently named old me - I need to re build her for my post surgery body.</li>
<li>A GIANT mirror (old sliding closet door)</li>
<li>27 year old Elna 4thread overlocker</li>
<li> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23655662-the-sewtionary?from_choice=false&from_home_module=false" target="_blank">Sewtionary</a> and <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1106565.Fabric_Savvy" target="_blank">Betzina's Fabric Savvy</a></li>
<li>25 year old cutting mat</li>
<li>Fuchsia!</li>
<li>Iron (for reference)</li>
<li>Built-in Vacuum (so handy! the hose is on the floor)</li>
<li>Zippers, Finishings, etc</li>
<li>Pattern and fitting tools</li>
<li>hanging patterns</li>
<li>Stash Bins (there are many up there along a long shelf)</li>
<li>Scrap bins (two wire basket cupboards)</li>
<li>a peek at the top of my lower stash (see 34 if you can find it)</li>
<li>under the table stash</li>
<li>end of the table stash</li>
<li>laundry tub stash (just kidding - that's current projects #1)</li>
<li>Iron (for reference) on its board (aka work surface #5 - the only clear one)</li>
<li>the serger for reference (see #9)</li>
<li>Pattern Drawer (Lady clothes)</li>
<li>Pattern Drawer (kids, Men, Home Dec, and PDF Instructions)</li>
<li>the handiest little magnet cup - it's a locker tool</li>
<li>Paper and Envelope stash</li>
<li>Paper Trimmer (for PDFs)</li>
<li>books</li>
<li>cupboard of buttons and fasteners</li>
<li>Hanging patterns</li>
<li>lower stash</li>
<li>UFO - duffel bag</li>
<li>My unsolicited Christmas gift from my hubby - WINNER - <a href="http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?cat=2,40725,62560&p=58722" target="_blank">seam ripper kit</a></li>
</ol>
<div>
Not Pictured: My Trims stash and Ironing Tools cabinet - and Current Projects #2 and #3 (on the floor in bags under the ironing board)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Fabric set aside on mini bolts</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3IN9n0ZG4Mp3bv4s3zTO2hahO93sPjCiCuoB34ikaCRyFTT0er5RyMdnQLbXx6z8xfq8f9vszYgMwL6v7Z1ZG2nbKv-NwxbCs9W3gmlMQdNo9Hj9yVqdKvbM9oAWs3Z4_ucvjhtyKbY/s1600/20151019_145126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3IN9n0ZG4Mp3bv4s3zTO2hahO93sPjCiCuoB34ikaCRyFTT0er5RyMdnQLbXx6z8xfq8f9vszYgMwL6v7Z1ZG2nbKv-NwxbCs9W3gmlMQdNo9Hj9yVqdKvbM9oAWs3Z4_ucvjhtyKbY/s320/20151019_145126.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My Upper Stash</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0MQ3ZH4hg-41VdEYbOMwb0JTICAjYGdHt1ZFdNgiDUgTDClD3XQLu0MYZDF9Yp9b4ySEd_M640pwAyXUGfGuX8WgfZiphal1dm_AlGvsY1snezIj7ja0ry5S83FdLsF6QDjLDTOd6fM/s1600/20150809_123315.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0MQ3ZH4hg-41VdEYbOMwb0JTICAjYGdHt1ZFdNgiDUgTDClD3XQLu0MYZDF9Yp9b4ySEd_M640pwAyXUGfGuX8WgfZiphal1dm_AlGvsY1snezIj7ja0ry5S83FdLsF6QDjLDTOd6fM/s320/20150809_123315.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My Trims stacked up next to the mini bolts</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSarVWLxqlBedlhPhkSty8fZkmMmHmrJkarJQHyHll30P_jUxvV0HjSLSRgPmFpFp7rNzU27YW02vXKEHy2j26WmWQIQ_nMMU5ScIt8Y4XCPm4XOKXXRArnhyphenhypheninUrarZ-Cl2gJlz6qAZQ/s1600/20150809_123327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSarVWLxqlBedlhPhkSty8fZkmMmHmrJkarJQHyHll30P_jUxvV0HjSLSRgPmFpFp7rNzU27YW02vXKEHy2j26WmWQIQ_nMMU5ScIt8Y4XCPm4XOKXXRArnhyphenhypheninUrarZ-Cl2gJlz6qAZQ/s320/20150809_123327.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My Husband's gift of height to my folding table</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2Uar15SBAF9lzfrKw0ULajw2py7gcFCQCi8H6A2q7l0a4MqSXfLC4LGHJk6WHnTWPSOhxeDkgNHMe84OOXd_H6g7G7M6VhkqNf3OkLiyBSzIv9ZLIcPRep-CVlPQeRzXzf2gtsOF_BI/s1600/20150721_132851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2Uar15SBAF9lzfrKw0ULajw2py7gcFCQCi8H6A2q7l0a4MqSXfLC4LGHJk6WHnTWPSOhxeDkgNHMe84OOXd_H6g7G7M6VhkqNf3OkLiyBSzIv9ZLIcPRep-CVlPQeRzXzf2gtsOF_BI/s320/20150721_132851.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Serger thread stash in the serger table</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTfiGAa3MU-uXXAC4BKohQ3Efu5L8xeBWse9gZQZLOvTrv-Ny-6WTbBzFf7gNC7hd5iiwn4O-k8y7e08-dDna4VZdCq5HyEWxHwyC_rMvgIdraaC-gxnPhRnWwDjTEq5Yr43XdvpY6F0/s1600/20150220_084404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTfiGAa3MU-uXXAC4BKohQ3Efu5L8xeBWse9gZQZLOvTrv-Ny-6WTbBzFf7gNC7hd5iiwn4O-k8y7e08-dDna4VZdCq5HyEWxHwyC_rMvgIdraaC-gxnPhRnWwDjTEq5Yr43XdvpY6F0/s320/20150220_084404.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
My monitor above my sewing table - it's an old photo, there's no computer there now - I move it there when I am in a project<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlyGPJWCMEy0k3HMTPyCV3_Nq80eGI7cl3jwlYIww-l5REhOouJEZSxBs5w9GeG0Hv2Yqu-aiz84ux0bHdZyHdL-tLG2-birvD-c8txOpbdZFWQZrg2KuPh7lGShMxS12w47YDG_bAezk/s1600/20150131_145901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlyGPJWCMEy0k3HMTPyCV3_Nq80eGI7cl3jwlYIww-l5REhOouJEZSxBs5w9GeG0Hv2Yqu-aiz84ux0bHdZyHdL-tLG2-birvD-c8txOpbdZFWQZrg2KuPh7lGShMxS12w47YDG_bAezk/s320/20150131_145901.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My brag book of stash snips</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXOmK9a9h3qoQZEyaocB6sCpjXZwvIHyyq3O79IyVAOBLb1pH9Tw-mq1W-18xBtc5NEUHMfNWMNKcJC1tsWRir7HAF8qtOfjfLUFKuy3jS_syZNZW62oU6zDlEH66yROwBiEGnRIoQPY/s1600/20150131_145808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXOmK9a9h3qoQZEyaocB6sCpjXZwvIHyyq3O79IyVAOBLb1pH9Tw-mq1W-18xBtc5NEUHMfNWMNKcJC1tsWRir7HAF8qtOfjfLUFKuy3jS_syZNZW62oU6zDlEH66yROwBiEGnRIoQPY/s320/20150131_145808.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHY9EFrDaZdMU8hycUT0ceVzs4ISRoDKHEvYi_R_hVfka4UPK-OxS9v3m43nx-l1oUzp68_T2AvUtuxDBNRGczhyphenhyphenXcKdmbfhbDE0m9VClUua-eILEirTC_UHBx7DaKyb5JZIIqSmfTbU/s1600/20150131_145814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHY9EFrDaZdMU8hycUT0ceVzs4ISRoDKHEvYi_R_hVfka4UPK-OxS9v3m43nx-l1oUzp68_T2AvUtuxDBNRGczhyphenhyphenXcKdmbfhbDE0m9VClUua-eILEirTC_UHBx7DaKyb5JZIIqSmfTbU/s320/20150131_145814.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
A shot of tidier times</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1lG63prrEQSvpjmW6RsFZsjsATY11znydK6TQaHbfFn4g240TaQhXYGRZTJeaoZTcRYQKzHFdn6AP1blojWfaQS8LCYmlRQly644D8o7YTm11BIuH_2Yr8GRDPilfTqX3xneth6RFgAY/s1600/2015-01-06+11.59.02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1lG63prrEQSvpjmW6RsFZsjsATY11znydK6TQaHbfFn4g240TaQhXYGRZTJeaoZTcRYQKzHFdn6AP1blojWfaQS8LCYmlRQly644D8o7YTm11BIuH_2Yr8GRDPilfTqX3xneth6RFgAY/s320/2015-01-06+11.59.02.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
</div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-20348045840900272442016-01-20T13:29:00.001-08:002016-01-20T13:29:08.039-08:00My first homemade bra - a run through the Seamwork FlorenceHave you ever made something into a much bigger deal than it turned out to be?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0tkmcOTV78Oqoaio3qy_VLEbxNu0thch4YlGgIuXEsJB-BCkX88_4PIOxWvRoOCeZimaBkkmnBGSEymLMfUDHSPmdF3NOSS2cMJt6JYMNNWriayXnbE1Gsjy0dYUi6uyrFbTbMOQgVw/s1600/20160120_122837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0tkmcOTV78Oqoaio3qy_VLEbxNu0thch4YlGgIuXEsJB-BCkX88_4PIOxWvRoOCeZimaBkkmnBGSEymLMfUDHSPmdF3NOSS2cMJt6JYMNNWriayXnbE1Gsjy0dYUi6uyrFbTbMOQgVw/s320/20160120_122837.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I mean, Holy Hannah - this was easy, EASY. After all my hmmmming and hunhhhhing I jumped in with buying some cheaper supplies Monday night, cutting Tuesday lunch, sewing for a few minutes Tuesday Night, and finishing at lunch Wednesday, (less than 3 hours, for sure)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It's a rough up of the pattern from the <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/issues/2015/02" target="_blank">February 2015 issue of Seamwork</a>: the <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/florence" target="_blank">Florence Bra (3006)</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Now, I have some funny bra baggage going on right now, but really, I made too big a deal about this... it wasn't a risk at all! It took no time, and the cost:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<ol>
<li style="text-align: left;">I went out and bought some 6" lace for $1.15</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"> used some $1.25/m Fold Over Elastic, and stitched it folded</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Paid $2.40 for some plastic bra strap thingies (loops and sliders)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Used some knit lining for the side cups.</li>
</ol>
<div style="text-align: left;">
All in All, I figure: $3.85 to make a bra - and it's not bad! When I hung it on my dressform I was a gobsmacked - I giggled. I burst out laughing - it looks pretty damn fine (even with my experimenting with stitch length and width)! I bragged about it to my BFF, and texted out to my DH and SIL - I put it on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BAxPcFeL3gA/?taken-by=rainydayperson" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. What the hell was I worried about?</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
I'll get hubby to fit the back seam for me tonight - and if it's right, I'll leap into making some more for practice before my kit comes from <a href="http://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/lingerie-kits/" target="_blank">Blackbird Fabrics</a>... if anyone is thinking about gifting me something - I'd also like to try the <a href="https://shop.clothhabit.com/products/watson-bra-bikini" target="_blank">Watson Bra</a> </div>
<br />
<br />Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2853046561951795565.post-32985324063158456372016-01-05T13:39:00.000-08:002016-01-05T13:39:30.064-08:00Stash Busting: 2015 success, my 2016 approach<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOlXAWdohknA2YX7qtXeHY8uKhaTDGbiXJytBkVV2XyR3BWwvXCWwC6PNU6nONwbD1h-LdzbLga3f-wPcG_XNLJv6fgvHh9qeiww88WcuDspQ8SIJ2EE9HeLmeSWo3YtgeclW-jiV-eE/s1600/DSC00031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOlXAWdohknA2YX7qtXeHY8uKhaTDGbiXJytBkVV2XyR3BWwvXCWwC6PNU6nONwbD1h-LdzbLga3f-wPcG_XNLJv6fgvHh9qeiww88WcuDspQ8SIJ2EE9HeLmeSWo3YtgeclW-jiV-eE/s200/DSC00031.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How many zippers are too many?</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div dir="ltr">
It's a rare apparel sewer who doesn't have at least a few projects lined up. And stashes develop as we start rearranging the queue and the project from last Spring becomes waylaid to next spring, and eventually the toile shorts become so passe that the fabric gets packed up for "something someday".</div>
<div dir="ltr">
I have been sewing (and lining up projects) since I was 16 -that's 25+ years of queue - jumping! My fabric stash is a wonderful concoction of past intentions.
I once sewed scarves for my friends, and have a weird collection of fur fat quarters. There's a strange collection of upholstery samples that I thought might make nice toiletry bags, and I have </div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZO7zP-klz82UytIcZLX9_8NLHgbBZcCYNa7LweCszzM-LG_PA2-27HqtztJGFNCrIvqSWBZDnF6n973ckbOYUJt_SFF8fGJny20lYyr-bPMiceIuC01MNbDU-D420Y32IBzTZb36WSM/s1600/DSC00030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZO7zP-klz82UytIcZLX9_8NLHgbBZcCYNa7LweCszzM-LG_PA2-27HqtztJGFNCrIvqSWBZDnF6n973ckbOYUJt_SFF8fGJny20lYyr-bPMiceIuC01MNbDU-D420Y32IBzTZb36WSM/s200/DSC00030.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">upholstery samples</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
picked up plenty of thrift store zippers to accomplish this.<br />
<div dir="ltr">
The wonder of our corner of the Internet is all the initiatives available to guide us through our sewing adventures, and I am especially comfortable with a group of sewists who are Stash Busting -all trying to put a halt to the accumulation of someday something fabrics, to reduce, reuse, recycle from our own fabric stashes.</div>
<div dir="ltr">
While most of the team measures their piles of fabrics, I have a different approach to quantifying my stash busting commitment, I keep track of projects. While my Facebook Friends in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/?fref=nf" target="_blank">Stash Busting Group</a> are declaring intentions based on yardage, I have declared the following:</div>
<div dir="ltr">
</div>
<ul>
<li>I will aim to bust my stash by committing to 48 projects that use fabric bought under a different intention. (This worked really well for me last year)</li>
<li>I hope to isolate my stash to the bins already in my sewing room, and to eliminate the queued fabric pile (the fabric that no longer has a committed project). </li>
<li>I will sew each of the <a href="https://www.bagomc.com/" target="_blank">2016 Bag of the Month</a> and muslin 1 <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/catalog" target="_blank">Seamwork</a> pattern from each issue, or not renew my subscriptions. (Burda Style was not renewed for 2016 for exactly this reason)</li>
<li>I will enter at least 1 Pattern Review contest each month (I found this has pushed my sewing envelope, improved my stash busting success, and I enjoy the challenges) and participate in each month's theme.</li>
<li>I will prioritize my family mending and hemming.</li>
</ul>
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy78cp6IRauAkGEenuEJVFmgGEDGOkyFMn0MKxM1OD6V9TpbtsJAmyoR51TkStp88sDFnvXsk0lwf4-RSWcaFKV4y4jMusatJsBxhgda45n-cm8OlDxjoyl0mRvFQkqkgbuyla7r_u4cw/s1600/DSC00032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy78cp6IRauAkGEenuEJVFmgGEDGOkyFMn0MKxM1OD6V9TpbtsJAmyoR51TkStp88sDFnvXsk0lwf4-RSWcaFKV4y4jMusatJsBxhgda45n-cm8OlDxjoyl0mRvFQkqkgbuyla7r_u4cw/s200/DSC00032.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bins should be my stash limit<br />This is so just the tip of the iceberg</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div dir="ltr">
I'm not able to quantify my stash in a healthy way. But I don't mind. It is organic - I accumulate through thrifting, donations, and impulse purchasing and I would like to work like a conservation authority: keep my stash in balance, through healthy attrition and prudent addition. <br />
I have improved in my impulse control as a result of the stash busting group, and the stash bust projects have been highly successful for me. </div>
<div dir="ltr">
<br /></div>
<div dir="ltr">
Yay for my success in 2015, and "you go, girl!" for 2016.</div>
Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03904574360473048275noreply@blogger.com0