tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48404779802345934382024-03-18T05:47:50.645-04:00SewTawdryBlog predominately devoted to Sewing, with little dashes of family and work life thrown in for context and variety.Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.comBlogger287125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-45844779538950997242023-11-26T18:21:00.005-05:002023-11-26T18:21:41.967-05:00Cu Metallic Jacket<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbs7-Q72p2mSJSfsfRVe2daoNPkN2DIogWgda7Vwxr6ufuQ-d8ejC7aeIJ3ZfYPO2Gq4FIgUIe4GoWsGQpw-G10hLQlyLBnZuAd3M9MqzIhX71XNgLD3J5067uHvlefK-ezos0_z84rNGcpmL3dPI8emmKB1QNPCrVA4taCvH_4GgJEArSKawADVlZsVJs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="388" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbs7-Q72p2mSJSfsfRVe2daoNPkN2DIogWgda7Vwxr6ufuQ-d8ejC7aeIJ3ZfYPO2Gq4FIgUIe4GoWsGQpw-G10hLQlyLBnZuAd3M9MqzIhX71XNgLD3J5067uHvlefK-ezos0_z84rNGcpmL3dPI8emmKB1QNPCrVA4taCvH_4GgJEArSKawADVlZsVJs=w194-h200" width="194" /></a></div><p></p><p>Sewing friends, that have gone fabric shopping with me know that I am attracted to unusual, unique fabrics. When I say, “Look at this great fabric”. They graciously reply “That is interesting. or laugh and say, “That is so you!” </p><p>The first time I saw the fabric below on the DenverFabric.com site, I drooled, but didn't buy it. A couple weeks later, when there was a site wide sale, I gave in and bought 1.5 yards.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtCOgqz8CIpzaPfvGOh92fbzzdRhIT8TDkPUxBzpucjbGvxp0Mj8LJV6hQQuwCUMSP7bIN2YbR51PK1Nn0q7c5JtHJzvCzQuFPoHolDB7QagCR5zKwBPoHJFj2Jwa1Pf0rGrm_LN4pZRwY8UZlGaSRji1MbtcQ2Ru8IxmiJ6RDJXaQrQPn7KNgXgFmwCPN/s710/metallic%20tweed.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="627" data-original-width="710" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtCOgqz8CIpzaPfvGOh92fbzzdRhIT8TDkPUxBzpucjbGvxp0Mj8LJV6hQQuwCUMSP7bIN2YbR51PK1Nn0q7c5JtHJzvCzQuFPoHolDB7QagCR5zKwBPoHJFj2Jwa1Pf0rGrm_LN4pZRwY8UZlGaSRji1MbtcQ2Ru8IxmiJ6RDJXaQrQPn7KNgXgFmwCPN/w400-h354/metallic%20tweed.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>This is a soft, coarsely woven fabric that is coated with a copper-colored metallic plastic on one side. Because the weave is so coarse, not all the fibers are covered, making the metallic coating look like it is weathered and flaking. The non glazed side of the fabric, looks like a woven black coating.</p><p> I chose the pattern below because the fabric requirements were close to my yardage, and the solid side of the fabric could be used for the center lapel section to break up the expanse of shiny fabric. The black strapping trim on the sleeves added additional contrast and vertical lines.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiza3egwzXj6qgOgQ-y6khm3zDDvZ3M8A94MpUUoosPe5u6Ud2KdmUmeqJvkisaexBOffrdo0pBNcW054RRrCVfnFRKwYe9bGMf1pBoOpRLKr1CLwxOfFQSit4hJ2_x2zxzrAK0qVyG39K14Hdm7Ctb0GV5bUbPgENIkBTd9XZYor1cBaxwa-pMtnGqwMqr/s755/Burda%2012%202019%20111B%20Metallic%20tweed%20Jacket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="755" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiza3egwzXj6qgOgQ-y6khm3zDDvZ3M8A94MpUUoosPe5u6Ud2KdmUmeqJvkisaexBOffrdo0pBNcW054RRrCVfnFRKwYe9bGMf1pBoOpRLKr1CLwxOfFQSit4hJ2_x2zxzrAK0qVyG39K14Hdm7Ctb0GV5bUbPgENIkBTd9XZYor1cBaxwa-pMtnGqwMqr/w400-h297/Burda%2012%202019%20111B%20Metallic%20tweed%20Jacket.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> There are lots of makes and comments on this jacket on the Burda.ru site. The Burda Russian site is where I go to see Burda patterns on real people. I use the Chrome browser Google Translate extension to automatically translate all kinds of foreign language sites to English. On the Burda.ru site you can look at specific patterns and any makes by selecting "Magazines" in the top ribbon. select the year of the magazine and the issue. Select "Look inside" eye icon on the issue picture and scroll to the pattern model. Click on model picture to open. Scroll to bottom of page to see pictures and comments of people who have sewn the garment.<p></p><p>The fabric was easy to sew, on either side. Pressing seams was a No No as it melted the copper coating and caused it to lose shine. So, seams were topstitched if possible, or tacked in place with hand stitching. Hem edges were controlled or flattened a bit by using a pick stitch sewn on the inside near the edge with no see through on the outside. This is a technique used by couture sewist Susan Kalje. <a href="https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2020/02/10/couture-hand-stitches-the-backstitch-and-the-pickstitch">Threads Mag - Pick Stitch Video</a></p><p> While I was sewing this jacket I realized it has been 4 or 5 years since I had sewn a tailored jacket with linings and lapels, collar stands, etc. I thoroughly enjoyed the process of sewing this jacket. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFA3x74QhF-J01wkS9DFZWaoCzOetV51wUH8uDn9N_Y3qY23p_hnwhAnyZtAkufxNLJDXHcm9UPFtJ8yO5Hd8FZnuRR27zsq2s91tekrFX1KZfxGMK3uGBZKHo549eq0ugYmmHX548U-YMVBU1uU8dpR9tLp6IdxJxTIWGVlIZP-lXlmrlhMSu8yMyKPV/s3815/Front%2010528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3815" data-original-width="2861" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFA3x74QhF-J01wkS9DFZWaoCzOetV51wUH8uDn9N_Y3qY23p_hnwhAnyZtAkufxNLJDXHcm9UPFtJ8yO5Hd8FZnuRR27zsq2s91tekrFX1KZfxGMK3uGBZKHo549eq0ugYmmHX548U-YMVBU1uU8dpR9tLp6IdxJxTIWGVlIZP-lXlmrlhMSu8yMyKPV/s320/Front%2010528.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 12 2019 111</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMy6mqOKF2pSEAskTUbLrAt_l5EdV2iOyt8RakfTiW9wVkeb8yY8XGKf7jFOXYeaMt0FJnoL6VXW5V11qGYu2bYdDTqk1NopIC4VBt-zRkRWQ_Yp5O8GCXR3CwAKh_qehYNtO8W7fdeRacDDdaVBE56aNxLPQSJJLZ5JX_rEvARmCfLHRtvdKz97wIVgWk/s4032/Side%20536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMy6mqOKF2pSEAskTUbLrAt_l5EdV2iOyt8RakfTiW9wVkeb8yY8XGKf7jFOXYeaMt0FJnoL6VXW5V11qGYu2bYdDTqk1NopIC4VBt-zRkRWQ_Yp5O8GCXR3CwAKh_qehYNtO8W7fdeRacDDdaVBE56aNxLPQSJJLZ5JX_rEvARmCfLHRtvdKz97wIVgWk/s320/Side%20536.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>It is a unique, memorable garment and would probably look really stunning on someone with auburn or brown hair. But I like it a lot.</p><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/AVvXsEjH5ETx3yWLRI5kkxCe_sG873aVJfZbJNXzqF4wLh1_Fb7ce4rZZNCZSQCdAef52IQn6WGRKvFopzSIugYhcPyn1rfu2GuiH9I-nPYAT0x-r00hrd9lpykZ7ahyPDNevfpk47OFSOvLcOJxVDym09-zGR_UqgOHIdNozal02DJOQml-oB8x92pnvTdJBB2W/s4032/20231126_104529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5ETx3yWLRI5kkxCe_sG873aVJfZbJNXzqF4wLh1_Fb7ce4rZZNCZSQCdAef52IQn6WGRKvFopzSIugYhcPyn1rfu2GuiH9I-nPYAT0x-r00hrd9lpykZ7ahyPDNevfpk47OFSOvLcOJxVDym09-zGR_UqgOHIdNozal02DJOQml-oB8x92pnvTdJBB2W/w300-h400/20231126_104529.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM5tym2zvTgqStOk7C_LqbY_2WBr2CvLFxe9jdC5UajX3jqADxLeRAE9_n7qtB37EcYTMofYjJmOZh505RWQX8NVAWL4FodZCB1jQQZtgKPhQISpEuf5XpfchvE7us-x3wvDu6pwqPX_ENLM-ucUYogOE0VplqEQlQWmshrMRbMc72JzWoup3D1hFjEhgY/s3024/tree%205011%20sq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3012" data-original-width="3024" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM5tym2zvTgqStOk7C_LqbY_2WBr2CvLFxe9jdC5UajX3jqADxLeRAE9_n7qtB37EcYTMofYjJmOZh505RWQX8NVAWL4FodZCB1jQQZtgKPhQISpEuf5XpfchvE7us-x3wvDu6pwqPX_ENLM-ucUYogOE0VplqEQlQWmshrMRbMc72JzWoup3D1hFjEhgY/s320/tree%205011%20sq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-64021742395115575742023-10-24T10:06:00.000-04:002023-10-24T10:06:34.735-04:00My current life in Blouses<p> I have always worn separates; blouses, pants, sweaters and jackets. When I was working in the corporate world, I sewed a lot of silk blouses. This summer I sewed three shirts/blouses , and thinking about them, I had to smile at how they reflect the clothing needs and activities of my current lifestyle.</p><p>All three blouses are sewn from BurdaStyle magazine patterns. The first one is an old pattern that I traced many years ago but never made. From the April 2004 issue , shirt 121. The unique feature of this blouse is that it has detachable sleeves.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO784q7J5mTwedukYGtQYf1abJn_YDt3HPrvRqVJ_7lhWYioBfx2Zh1gSCLOk5pPdWzv55kItjjo3NSGPCt-IyrrsibKHTM8z5rYUHp3EtC-_SlmzMr_8yt0o65yMkMn69KPxJfEOP2ZvnmmXqzcCw-p7iW5i7GozSsq8lOop8g7titGPmA2mmOiWP8rrA/s863/Burda%2004%202004%20121%20%20.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="863" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO784q7J5mTwedukYGtQYf1abJn_YDt3HPrvRqVJ_7lhWYioBfx2Zh1gSCLOk5pPdWzv55kItjjo3NSGPCt-IyrrsibKHTM8z5rYUHp3EtC-_SlmzMr_8yt0o65yMkMn69KPxJfEOP2ZvnmmXqzcCw-p7iW5i7GozSsq8lOop8g7titGPmA2mmOiWP8rrA/w400-h279/Burda%2004%202004%20121%20%20.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 04 2004 121 blouse with detachable sleeves</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p> Why did I make a detachable sleeve blouse? So, I would have a versatile garment to pack for vacation trips. I wear it with sleeves as an over blouse. An extra layer in cool weather, or as protection from the sun or biting bugs. And without the sleeves in hot weather. </p><p>Any blouse pattern or jacket can be adapted for removable sleeves using the method of this pattern . Add a facing to the bodice sleeve opening for a clean finish and support. In this model it is sewn to the outside. Add a flange, in same shape as the bodice sleeve facing, to the sleeve armhole edge. Sew buttons on the flange and matching buttonholes around the faced bodice armhole opening. And voila a detachable sleeve. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiJBguklubfw_6DqamxojFaytZueTa77PAZ30AErGVQBfrZvXpHoiR4gIMi7N9s7LJ8uoa0Mwq96adfjNWuT0HdaUCKFeqPSZFJefk-mwRLgTsMZ9u0mz9ZbGDsrc68soGHVrtRHPYhd95y-ftbI6cYfazE8qqpJ6rUWIpWoRBbP8glh3FsohDaYr2P2r/s4032/sleeve%20and%20armhole.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiJBguklubfw_6DqamxojFaytZueTa77PAZ30AErGVQBfrZvXpHoiR4gIMi7N9s7LJ8uoa0Mwq96adfjNWuT0HdaUCKFeqPSZFJefk-mwRLgTsMZ9u0mz9ZbGDsrc68soGHVrtRHPYhd95y-ftbI6cYfazE8qqpJ6rUWIpWoRBbP8glh3FsohDaYr2P2r/s320/sleeve%20and%20armhole.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detachable Sleeve</td></tr></tbody></table><br />These show up occasionally in fashion and in recent BurdaStyle magazine Jacket 111 | 04/18<p></p><p>This blouse pattern, from 2004, was oversized by today’s fit styles. I removed about 1 inch in shoulder width and several inches in circumference and it is still big. The fabric was a cotton plaid shirting from my stash. It served its purpose well on a weeklong fishing vacation to Lake Murray in South Carolina. We didn’t catch much from the dock ( probably cause Sis and I were making too much noise) but pulled in enough perch for several nights’ dinner while out on the boat. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4J-h622atgY-ZXKHJoYRCMM_374368_hm3uiAkf_GsCb_gn6jBdIbCCYx194uhW1hoHF_HWHBZvTL7pvKZtnqKIXtDcDdSG93WSFnyErcYfUcwII6_qeykf0JhcWKdvLntvnclAofTh9ZK7YZzCYPnqoklOJwmDY6O7N5Z4hm_L14QwrLHWsGV1ZNDKq_/s2741/dawn.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2741" data-original-width="2691" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4J-h622atgY-ZXKHJoYRCMM_374368_hm3uiAkf_GsCb_gn6jBdIbCCYx194uhW1hoHF_HWHBZvTL7pvKZtnqKIXtDcDdSG93WSFnyErcYfUcwII6_qeykf0JhcWKdvLntvnclAofTh9ZK7YZzCYPnqoklOJwmDY6O7N5Z4hm_L14QwrLHWsGV1ZNDKq_/s320/dawn.jpg" width="314" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 4 2004 121</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmx9ecSR5wZA1AJrZgPj7h51r1lp2V30UNeonjXNkkCPXv96khQILlI3bX2Iniycw-nlf3KcPQU_feoRaBLbb9yABWruKUZjqYTzv43ttiVown8ODrYFeYP0kS_u7RyX2UgUp2fHB6ykcUjGBUwVB8Bblg84MheMBvHWhjrNaNEPQibfq45lhdd0kgAnuy/s3087/20230608_140130.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3087" data-original-width="2960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmx9ecSR5wZA1AJrZgPj7h51r1lp2V30UNeonjXNkkCPXv96khQILlI3bX2Iniycw-nlf3KcPQU_feoRaBLbb9yABWruKUZjqYTzv43ttiVown8ODrYFeYP0kS_u7RyX2UgUp2fHB6ykcUjGBUwVB8Bblg84MheMBvHWhjrNaNEPQibfq45lhdd0kgAnuy/s320/20230608_140130.jpg" width="307" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sisters</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Blouse number 2 is Burda 9 2023 125 A fitted style with bust darts and vertical darts in the back. <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdMPPkIfjuZ1BJkDTyqje5vA82K6FAP7Fk81vgaWwl9g3Oj-8m0zHeJI-iSCB5K106cnwPzANUidL9KsyK6iyJdrRJjvgVsA6j1hzZtHiT3Pd2bJdjKOkMoXGNNFnu2tJyh6bvlDsjXAE8dfHlNBOcZlX6WelYbMPzk5Y1H4S-PtOCie8DOHQepZQmRTko/s819/Burda%209%202023%20125%20Shirt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="819" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdMPPkIfjuZ1BJkDTyqje5vA82K6FAP7Fk81vgaWwl9g3Oj-8m0zHeJI-iSCB5K106cnwPzANUidL9KsyK6iyJdrRJjvgVsA6j1hzZtHiT3Pd2bJdjKOkMoXGNNFnu2tJyh6bvlDsjXAE8dfHlNBOcZlX6WelYbMPzk5Y1H4S-PtOCie8DOHQepZQmRTko/w400-h278/Burda%209%202023%20125%20Shirt.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 9 2023 shirt 125</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> I recently gave a presentation to my ASG group on the “common fabrics recommended on the back of patterns”. When I was creating the sample packs containing all the fabric types, I could not find any cotton sateen in my stash. A perfect excuse for some fabric shopping. I found a cotton sateen printed with pink hearts, wine bottles and glasses at FabricMartFabrics.com. I loved the print, and it made the perfect shirt to wear to a recent Wine and Oyster festival. We live relatively close to Chesapeake Bay and several tidal rivers where oysters are raised. It is fun to sample the wines from local vineyards and eat oysters in many forms; raw, grilled, fried, or stewed. The blouse looked perfect accessorized by my “wine bra” (what the men in my family call a wine glass holder lanyard, sigh! I am surrounded by males). <p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv05ZJw7A-bAI17iSEiVLl7wjVXomdgK02_V5wriBqT8mNW1pf73arQdQ2wxW2CrN_aOT3NdeiN4GOm5H4BJfWtRKSE-sLb6TGfEei9vAFlryjUK8pEyeaYO_EHwKTx0L8ebDNYn4stp5USCfSz6RnX7F1IfRkhvIkgRUwB4KO-CCMqYOOzfRD15SHixX5/s3630/wine%20bra.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="3630" data-original-width="2394" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv05ZJw7A-bAI17iSEiVLl7wjVXomdgK02_V5wriBqT8mNW1pf73arQdQ2wxW2CrN_aOT3NdeiN4GOm5H4BJfWtRKSE-sLb6TGfEei9vAFlryjUK8pEyeaYO_EHwKTx0L8ebDNYn4stp5USCfSz6RnX7F1IfRkhvIkgRUwB4KO-CCMqYOOzfRD15SHixX5/w264-h400/wine%20bra.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistuyw94OuUC9lQR4Y99tOmut6kHCYhhYubzBJuiUj09PAsORvhBDbRc7NOJLeP_X6DVj4mNrIx7O7XjE-5mdHx3CXZ1RQx6wZXxfItsARBViKrUdElo8LL1Hi7iixGMuVlEBIuwpBpb94eUAUzAoNLZeogXYNtlj5RTWZw2Tk-m3R6-jhv5rs6sTbcZF6/s3372/oyster.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3372" data-original-width="2743" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistuyw94OuUC9lQR4Y99tOmut6kHCYhhYubzBJuiUj09PAsORvhBDbRc7NOJLeP_X6DVj4mNrIx7O7XjE-5mdHx3CXZ1RQx6wZXxfItsARBViKrUdElo8LL1Hi7iixGMuVlEBIuwpBpb94eUAUzAoNLZeogXYNtlj5RTWZw2Tk-m3R6-jhv5rs6sTbcZF6/s320/oyster.jpg" width="260" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">roasted oysters with peppers and cheese</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Third blouse was Dress 110 | Burda Style 05/23. The dress top ends at the hip and has a flounce skirt. I liked the fitted style of the top, all the darts and a back yoke and shaped back seam. It was the same style as two RTW shirts I still wear frequently. I added a shirttail hem and made it as a blouse.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGzJ19RJXEdtWpnpFmPvAfxItb_YdDmQrR-bg4E9vqB81BBsjmzC0e8iFE3W9VM1-0NC2aGXfXZLGvR6-joFI-KduaiEI72PRLNJDR30cyhRsoOYD4LXSxh6xoqLlTn_mQMRJM-SsHkURxM6dgRzqsIa1TMeBNDeKA-yhMx4lRoqkIUlGDQZv_qRHrgos/s797/Burda%20Style%2005%2023%20110.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="797" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGzJ19RJXEdtWpnpFmPvAfxItb_YdDmQrR-bg4E9vqB81BBsjmzC0e8iFE3W9VM1-0NC2aGXfXZLGvR6-joFI-KduaiEI72PRLNJDR30cyhRsoOYD4LXSxh6xoqLlTn_mQMRJM-SsHkURxM6dgRzqsIa1TMeBNDeKA-yhMx4lRoqkIUlGDQZv_qRHrgos/w400-h319/Burda%20Style%2005%2023%20110.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 05 23 110 dress as shirt</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The fabric is a shirting cotton print of cocktails on a black background. also from FabricMartFabrics. I love a black based print. So easy to wear with black trousers or jeans, and a brightly colored sweater or accessories. A close look at the print revealed it is holiday themed. The drinks are accented with fir branches, candy cane stir sticks and the straws are topped with elf hats. So fun! I added a contrast stripe fabric for the inner collar band and yoke lining and red, flat piping at the yoke seams. It will be perfect to wear to my sister’s retirement party that will be held at her local VFW (Veterans for Foreign Wars) Post, so um.. super casual, and end of year holiday parties with my sewing buddies or the retiree social group.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Oj9LBgH8-T7xpDLSukcJ3VLYfBGPL5CnXUD03iUqTr2Wi6xCwgxBgzcs51TJ6jplLWqISMOZz3JLwDvZj1UPIwqlA32dlPNpR4q5x9YdHYZfiPYay0d4YZP7oltGVVUR5BEza2C_nF7XdcTaMa0Nk1exRDseiSaCkmmO2lLnI1mAoWpa4acN5Dzh-IkJ/s3219/cofee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3219" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Oj9LBgH8-T7xpDLSukcJ3VLYfBGPL5CnXUD03iUqTr2Wi6xCwgxBgzcs51TJ6jplLWqISMOZz3JLwDvZj1UPIwqlA32dlPNpR4q5x9YdHYZfiPYay0d4YZP7oltGVVUR5BEza2C_nF7XdcTaMa0Nk1exRDseiSaCkmmO2lLnI1mAoWpa4acN5Dzh-IkJ/s320/cofee.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVA0Zay8vHHHJ6u8KL4nOldOFg_dhsIgOkI6TrXRXoWDIihCpEocQ3TWqCNIskMSLatMpIQegTEQhtPOwTtpNYj2sWd6m8QS1FMV77nnBoLCGFP2iSIpze13wQzqH9NQXVfPgxJC-mayHTey9F32NQR7hSpxwGLaBw5Ks8JQHqUQ3-DPPPoMrp6P-YQ0y/s2862/out.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2862" data-original-width="1780" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkVA0Zay8vHHHJ6u8KL4nOldOFg_dhsIgOkI6TrXRXoWDIihCpEocQ3TWqCNIskMSLatMpIQegTEQhtPOwTtpNYj2sWd6m8QS1FMV77nnBoLCGFP2iSIpze13wQzqH9NQXVfPgxJC-mayHTey9F32NQR7hSpxwGLaBw5Ks8JQHqUQ3-DPPPoMrp6P-YQ0y/w249-h400/out.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><br /><p>Based on the themed print fabrics I am attracted to now, I am so afraid that when I get grandkids, I will be the one wearing a T shirt embroidered with "Bubba's Memaw" Guess I will wait and see.</p><br />Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-85890337122257717702023-07-21T10:37:00.001-04:002023-07-21T10:37:59.144-04:00July - TSW Instagram Challenge Sewing<p> My July sewing was motivated by the <a href="https://www.sewingworkshop.com/" target="_blank">The Sewing Workshop</a> Instagram challenge! #tswxmunuochallenge</p><p> We were to take inspiration from the colors and patterns in the works of artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/naomimunuo/">Naomi Munuo</a>, and using TSW patterns, sew a garment (or a whole outfit) and post it on Instagram with our inspiration story.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi30oOixHmjuhBLQxWcsUXjehwYCm4mO7SZdmTj3hhYtQqD_nwC6SBTYMLNPehVrdk1tiwJmlnrckr-fCjU4pvZHkiZ_2lkYoOUT3v_3eO5a5qbTR4FidlEnSvKTLq_5wR1Hq3mgWTfV7DUv1ENsWUgJL6rVl2B03Yi9DI1hACGnmF7gTcB7ggpSz8mq6Pc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi30oOixHmjuhBLQxWcsUXjehwYCm4mO7SZdmTj3hhYtQqD_nwC6SBTYMLNPehVrdk1tiwJmlnrckr-fCjU4pvZHkiZ_2lkYoOUT3v_3eO5a5qbTR4FidlEnSvKTLq_5wR1Hq3mgWTfV7DUv1ENsWUgJL6rVl2B03Yi9DI1hACGnmF7gTcB7ggpSz8mq6Pc" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I chose the painting The Fashion Project. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhylyoaphvvo9VfPGGGsz3YlZmQkZ1aUF2mb8Wpgc8pZT3mzbpNO_ik3jnJ4FdmMUoMiZVT8tU7kgVzCuyaa6ugS5mcyUa2GDAdVBUarEfhe-5ftNnttf09vfXHwEEdY92tBKKQBQA2XHGD8Y2Fup10YgeNMR_jLx6YOnWj58-sf5RnNLQPnd3-QAsGvGuW/s723/pic%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="723" data-original-width="573" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhylyoaphvvo9VfPGGGsz3YlZmQkZ1aUF2mb8Wpgc8pZT3mzbpNO_ik3jnJ4FdmMUoMiZVT8tU7kgVzCuyaa6ugS5mcyUa2GDAdVBUarEfhe-5ftNnttf09vfXHwEEdY92tBKKQBQA2XHGD8Y2Fup10YgeNMR_jLx6YOnWj58-sf5RnNLQPnd3-QAsGvGuW/s320/pic%201.JPG" width="254" /></a></div><br />I was attracted by the garment sewing related subject and the red and yellow print fabric. <p></p><p>I get a visceral uplift just looking at red and yellow prints. It probably goes back to the emotions attached to a favorite childhood top sewn by my mother in a similar print. And a red and yellow print quilt I made years ago. That I love so much I want to be wrapped in it in my casket.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uX6SH3fUtWO-3lbPPsrcSnOEbNw-5ZPSVwOJINY6cWYkrlI46L6gMbkhlfj6zdlLwMwrABns3Erlg2WnYWe4uAkG6RT5TIt8mR47_q5KcW1kwlz15QUpJdvEtMu47zLpJjW5WAswfH8Gn2DSifJJbr-TAjTXU_irYXJWzyPmrt6AGrBfD5RyAntC0uod/s1067/inspo%20board.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="1067" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uX6SH3fUtWO-3lbPPsrcSnOEbNw-5ZPSVwOJINY6cWYkrlI46L6gMbkhlfj6zdlLwMwrABns3Erlg2WnYWe4uAkG6RT5TIt8mR47_q5KcW1kwlz15QUpJdvEtMu47zLpJjW5WAswfH8Gn2DSifJJbr-TAjTXU_irYXJWzyPmrt6AGrBfD5RyAntC0uod/w400-h266/inspo%20board.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mood Board</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>My yellow and red fabric was a cotton/lycra knit print from <a href="https://nickoftimefabric.com/" target="_blank">Nick of Time Fabric</a>, I loved the name printed in the selvedge of the fabric. "Tijuana Tattoo” It made me imagine a scenario of getting a bad tattoo in a Mexican town after a bit too much tequila. To get back on track... The pattern for the T shirt is the E Tee. The neckline is trimmed in a red and white striped knit (stash). </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYEs2srd2LdqcEAJ-90mTrcifAd3nUbTvxiqjazJdU9FLaifV0dxwZ2Ez7sXO0NT2UlPxJZNMIdBYkZ7xFMXoLjcXuvdmL0hAN7kQhlCurhjYuP7bfgLZVsvnBrmvbse80hQOBRhIAZI3eOfBpbh3Cy6luqWitRkBdYmuOhYXPobn7o29zVkzn7RSuieJ/s2822/print%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2573" data-original-width="2822" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYEs2srd2LdqcEAJ-90mTrcifAd3nUbTvxiqjazJdU9FLaifV0dxwZ2Ez7sXO0NT2UlPxJZNMIdBYkZ7xFMXoLjcXuvdmL0hAN7kQhlCurhjYuP7bfgLZVsvnBrmvbse80hQOBRhIAZI3eOfBpbh3Cy6luqWitRkBdYmuOhYXPobn7o29zVkzn7RSuieJ/s320/print%203.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tijuana Tattoo print</td></tr></tbody></table><p> I used the Helix pant pattern. This pattern is designed for knits. So in addition to my normal fitting adjustments (low flat butt, add length, etc.) I had to make some changes for the woven fabric. I added additional ease (circumference) in many areas and an invisible zip in the center back seam. As a decorative detail I added transparent silk organza fabric strips (a nod to the transparent pattern pieces laying on the fabric in the painting) in a center front seam of one pant leg. The effect of the transparent fabric strips with their darker hemmed edges, laid over adjacent strips, creates interesting stripes. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbft9b3sx6lgOgGo0wywb5YSmKmjmGJCWM7POGariP8QCZ4dHSTUx4lmVKONivfd2GqPzJg26QrSSLvQNQ8qTebojAgSJSX4pu6S6P9FzfKoPf1ms2znAvJnAk7RKvPHVmPKmjnDSmsNgPuEZ9ikfFz2pBsPCeqiC3qv6M-I7GuI5idxYp17-TcFfVC9oC/s3163/raw%20strips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3163" data-original-width="2873" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbft9b3sx6lgOgGo0wywb5YSmKmjmGJCWM7POGariP8QCZ4dHSTUx4lmVKONivfd2GqPzJg26QrSSLvQNQ8qTebojAgSJSX4pu6S6P9FzfKoPf1ms2znAvJnAk7RKvPHVmPKmjnDSmsNgPuEZ9ikfFz2pBsPCeqiC3qv6M-I7GuI5idxYp17-TcFfVC9oC/s320/raw%20strips.jpg" width="291" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Strips before sewing</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBkGQvDYYP9C9rPW3w1WcRJowLm4O8FVHSO5ydl5kGmGzUnh3PE4SudGoQ7sxk-pYOcZAezGEXB3H3slwmIgaMOfkGl6nh8Ila53gsYibS3D3mVN20guPRpk0GfwlVOdULjDeY4n-p2Lt_rxEHB83OFJRJhJIZb2ckmFdvg5tL6wRIGjB9sKv8e-aCV4Tj/s689/Inserts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="689" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBkGQvDYYP9C9rPW3w1WcRJowLm4O8FVHSO5ydl5kGmGzUnh3PE4SudGoQ7sxk-pYOcZAezGEXB3H3slwmIgaMOfkGl6nh8Ila53gsYibS3D3mVN20guPRpk0GfwlVOdULjDeY4n-p2Lt_rxEHB83OFJRJhJIZb2ckmFdvg5tL6wRIGjB9sKv8e-aCV4Tj/s320/Inserts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The idea came from the Japanese sewing magazine <span style="font-family: "MS Gothic"; letter-spacing: 0.1pt; line-height: 115%;">ミセスのスタイルブッ</span><span style="font-family: "MS Mincho"; letter-spacing: 0.1pt; line-height: 115%;">ク</span>Mrs Stylebook, Issue #197 2019. I have wanted to try this idea for a long time. I was reminded of it, while planning for the challenge, by the piles of silk organza in the sewing room, supplies for a class in Bojagi ( Korean Patchwork) I was taking on <a href="https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/3630-creative-sewing-techniques-introduction-to-bojagi/course">Domestika </a></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqhLsLvdQk_TbyePY99_aFPQY2pq9naKriv6LN9yGJjnwROxMesge2hpaxxJtIyBmXTQgthC6Mm_Ko-CBQJet0fGdVCO9mph6dct3QUUAyt6mxyXM8Y6IwDWmBzCsLAdWWfmr6VXRQd1jYwnRWdgcDYn61IGXlqDG3UUtIOZC9qMrHyXBQXKl_LvqRbqs/s650/Mrs%20stylebook%20stripe%20Pant.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="343" data-original-width="650" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimqhLsLvdQk_TbyePY99_aFPQY2pq9naKriv6LN9yGJjnwROxMesge2hpaxxJtIyBmXTQgthC6Mm_Ko-CBQJet0fGdVCO9mph6dct3QUUAyt6mxyXM8Y6IwDWmBzCsLAdWWfmr6VXRQd1jYwnRWdgcDYn61IGXlqDG3UUtIOZC9qMrHyXBQXKl_LvqRbqs/w400-h211/Mrs%20stylebook%20stripe%20Pant.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Idea for pant inset stripes</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQBM7yE_Gsm3aZfIVPLMeA-3zU7yh5tNhP-r9cs-lFfeG7f7qpCxqF_yu-HIBbgsaTIbSyWJbOXhW8yVyhHWBG4TMTgrQnXW7AL-X8-RkH9WO718lUdjE7rDmpclvlckXVWwLxUy-zdoiyBDX9OrvP_7Kq9ksV2WBeKxl9T_qXAC7kNSD4nNheZBsS7eG/s3037/20230720_081059%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3037" data-original-width="2248" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQBM7yE_Gsm3aZfIVPLMeA-3zU7yh5tNhP-r9cs-lFfeG7f7qpCxqF_yu-HIBbgsaTIbSyWJbOXhW8yVyhHWBG4TMTgrQnXW7AL-X8-RkH9WO718lUdjE7rDmpclvlckXVWwLxUy-zdoiyBDX9OrvP_7Kq9ksV2WBeKxl9T_qXAC7kNSD4nNheZBsS7eG/w296-h400/20230720_081059%20(1).jpg" width="296" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">E Tee and Helix Pant</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-42168795290496979092023-05-31T10:35:00.000-04:002023-05-31T10:35:25.037-04:00Free Pattern Makes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> When I am having trouble deciding what to sew next, online sewing contests and challenges can provide inspiration. It is usually the item to be sewn and the completion date that attracts me. Prizes, which are typically patterns and fabric, are not motivators as I have more patterns and fabrics than I will ever use in my lifetime. </span></div><p></p><p>In March, it was the Instagram #SewFrugal23 Challenge. The objective was to sew something using a free pattern and fabric from your stash. I spent many hours scouring the internet for free PDF patterns. I have a Google Translate extension on my internet browser that automatically translates foreign language sites to English. I found some Russian, Japanese, Brazilian (Portuguese) and German sites (that were almost like pattern databases) with many free patterns. The vast majority of free patterns are for basic t shirts, tanks, gathered skirts and baggy pants. While I understand the appeal of these garment to beginning sewists, I look for a garment pattern that is interesting or different. </p><p>Here are the patterns I made in March.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.bernette.com/en-US/sewing-projects/sew-go" target="_blank">Patchwork Pullover</a> from the Bernette website. It is a raglan sleeve top with a front yoke area that can be used for patchwork. I made the top in a black wool knit and the patchwork in silk jacquard tie remnants that I bought as a bundle many years ago. I love the fit of the top in the shoulder and sleeve area. The instructions are brief. Do pay attention to the cutting and assembly of the patchwork area. All the pieces are different shapes. Not the standard right triangles as I originally assumed.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpj-4q2g0vBeL18cioYRPOExIrOfLxpmR_O92CLlhueRJbevjAny2hZVlhbHFjD9jZpnZx9EHWac_MRkh1Wml7zbnehNpz0VNWqRh6n04JXUoc3lMtFnYtlTqwxtLcEviyQn0VOyxFBPr8ucy6F8kOCoXxqnUuJOXD5PdsjjC1Ab4wyKakkHIhQR1l7Q/s632/patchwork%20pullover.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="632" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpj-4q2g0vBeL18cioYRPOExIrOfLxpmR_O92CLlhueRJbevjAny2hZVlhbHFjD9jZpnZx9EHWac_MRkh1Wml7zbnehNpz0VNWqRh6n04JXUoc3lMtFnYtlTqwxtLcEviyQn0VOyxFBPr8ucy6F8kOCoXxqnUuJOXD5PdsjjC1Ab4wyKakkHIhQR1l7Q/s320/patchwork%20pullover.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bernette Patchwork Pullover</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZB5bGJ4Xp2XD_-bSoX_Of_gvkeEXdBrPTzB8Pc_xsI2859mb9HfxpSOL2GkCf_5S-dP_sl_iBebwAzEt2M1RzQpfYZH4sCMtc-4TjCTzSSs0-e2WKpc7nisW-jzzC5ElBWZ-OBkX2tk-_61AmKUTnVuTgr3RRPMJG1t2OyVQWao99gHbDdEuuX7DXqQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUsoqRjGTZ8MOcmej-p6uNiooWF7WUHiNBskQ8SDd8dYfUVPAoD-6QKPXaD08BTEwGoPNXHRLF6qC-JGdi1AnDZtef9c1yzuWejhIirysZOvUr45hToOTKb9BWEf6Ob3VqHGNQTDYI65O3_n5MJgizSNXUuMrO6v4vqqJqoZRfkQ1TYo2lR2fL8ud_Fw/s1709/top.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1709" data-original-width="1351" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUsoqRjGTZ8MOcmej-p6uNiooWF7WUHiNBskQ8SDd8dYfUVPAoD-6QKPXaD08BTEwGoPNXHRLF6qC-JGdi1AnDZtef9c1yzuWejhIirysZOvUr45hToOTKb9BWEf6Ob3VqHGNQTDYI65O3_n5MJgizSNXUuMrO6v4vqqJqoZRfkQ1TYo2lR2fL8ud_Fw/w316-h400/top.jpg" width="316" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bernette Patchwork Pullover</td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><p></p><p>Next item was the <a href="https://schnittmuster-berlin.de/products/schnittmuster-damen-bluse-amber" target="_blank">Carmen Blouse Amber</a> a free E Book (PDF pattern) from Scnittmuster Berlin It is a raglan style blouse with a gathered neckline that can be worn off the shoulder. I compared my sloper to the pattern and added 1 “ to the top of the sleeves and neckline so it rode higher on my shoulders, I can pull it off my shoulders and wear it that way too. The fabric I used a pale green eyelet fabric from the ASG giveaway table. I thought the finished blouse was a bit boring, so I hand sewed flower shaped sequins and beads around the neck to give it some sparkle. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEY8HeijqE2SAZNI2msc_O8eFOLfzY9k7KaQliTK0_lvJsVvE9pJe0X8bynZgtVx0UD-dN5QC9EUoAfleHFzFvXVcIOp_0quiPCP9ZabgrkC7vNJhCAl5i0Sta4XCzhGcH_LyL0xIkoVv-LYSonyhVcXUwMDlAmFn8BRu2KWlrr2w6sSbDnMjL-6HnnQ/s675/carmen%20.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="473" data-original-width="675" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEY8HeijqE2SAZNI2msc_O8eFOLfzY9k7KaQliTK0_lvJsVvE9pJe0X8bynZgtVx0UD-dN5QC9EUoAfleHFzFvXVcIOp_0quiPCP9ZabgrkC7vNJhCAl5i0Sta4XCzhGcH_LyL0xIkoVv-LYSonyhVcXUwMDlAmFn8BRu2KWlrr2w6sSbDnMjL-6HnnQ/s320/carmen%20.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Schnittmuster-Berlin Carmen Blouse</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ElhVCCfoPDVj188wBGz2M5mcW-nDRP2iz2a7jp8lQJVFLX9Ss7fwJ5HNkhHIVSh-ryvLzbIVEirErdAu3tkc-26_bheiWr98NI7JDaNVKDowUG8xt0JIFvBOH7cvo2_OHhVgfhv0Kjvd7JNpr2k40ilsoUkBU0enacoPubJlZsNWtcBEXn8s5Wl7Tg/s2930/carmen%20blouse%203.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2930" data-original-width="2354" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ElhVCCfoPDVj188wBGz2M5mcW-nDRP2iz2a7jp8lQJVFLX9Ss7fwJ5HNkhHIVSh-ryvLzbIVEirErdAu3tkc-26_bheiWr98NI7JDaNVKDowUG8xt0JIFvBOH7cvo2_OHhVgfhv0Kjvd7JNpr2k40ilsoUkBU0enacoPubJlZsNWtcBEXn8s5Wl7Tg/s320/carmen%20blouse%203.jpg" width="257" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carmen Blouse Amber</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Garment 3 was the <a href="https://diy-hemmers.de/en/2023/02/16/frau-maerz-dress-sewing-pattern/" target="_blank">frau-maerz-dress-sewing-pattern/</a> from Hemmers Itex, a German fabric manufacturer. The dress pattern is modeled by and features fabric designed by, Andrea Maerz, a well known content creator in the German-speaking world for sewing, DIY and fashion. I follow her on Instagram. She is near in age, though a bit younger, than me. I love her style and she makes many garments using Burda patterns. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzmPCv-vaWpv1du-nLpxeohuDa-ia4jtvJEA4RKWyjNTZt-vZeEx3CwajQ4mY5FMm4m-aM8ypFgqkckFaXbe04NnxIwaPNhLtAmQG9-aBIzW-JVwCFFleOJU0NqbFiFhR3bZLZw6hCC9IFpaN1pIO0dHOvbcAebXVZSbW3E-Qa8465rpzFs131HmCrg/s811/FrauMaertz%20Dress.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="811" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzmPCv-vaWpv1du-nLpxeohuDa-ia4jtvJEA4RKWyjNTZt-vZeEx3CwajQ4mY5FMm4m-aM8ypFgqkckFaXbe04NnxIwaPNhLtAmQG9-aBIzW-JVwCFFleOJU0NqbFiFhR3bZLZw6hCC9IFpaN1pIO0dHOvbcAebXVZSbW3E-Qa8465rpzFs131HmCrg/s320/FrauMaertz%20Dress.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frau Maerz Dress</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>While I like the neckline and front packet of the dress, it was too voluminous for me and my figure. I will straighten the side seams and cut it shorter to make a tunic. The fabric is a silk print from Fabric Mart Fabrics from the stash.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_iNDv5RnsDiKPDzT599i0a4nu6xYsWFN4pH_I8F-edVU6783x7u1JXiIbWQ2IL4odcMeaNtrwtVr7jRdZl33-2Cw3mMr5CtMESTqkbSYuYY1YdpRia-aKAVFCsBQAGY8fLC8QzVThLspsP2oBUq1SZ55vcxu_8b2a-bz15frsSVAxx9t7SYgPgQiaGg/s3004/dress%201.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3004" data-original-width="1935" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_iNDv5RnsDiKPDzT599i0a4nu6xYsWFN4pH_I8F-edVU6783x7u1JXiIbWQ2IL4odcMeaNtrwtVr7jRdZl33-2Cw3mMr5CtMESTqkbSYuYY1YdpRia-aKAVFCsBQAGY8fLC8QzVThLspsP2oBUq1SZ55vcxu_8b2a-bz15frsSVAxx9t7SYgPgQiaGg/w258-h400/dress%201.jpg" width="258" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frau Maerz Dress</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Garment 4 is a denim jacket from German designer Mathias Ackerman. Is is a free download associated with the 3/2020 issue of Bernina Inspirations Magazine <a href="https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Learn-Create-US/Projects/Free-Downloads/Free-inspiration-downloads/Inspiration-3-2020" target="_blank">Mathias Ackermann Denim Jacket</a> There are no sewing instructions available either online or in the magazine. Based on comments on the German Bernina website, the pattern was offered in preparation for jacket sewing class with Ackerman at the Bernina Creative Center, but the class was canceled because of Covid. It has exaggerated pocket flaps, a oval yoke and large fold back cuffs on the sleeves. I made it in a soft 7 oz. garment weight denim from JoAnn Fabrics. Finding buttons for this jacket took a while and is why this post is in May. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAji2XhA00_zqlPly8f-xy1XHVnqSGJdEs53heGsMYlw0IBcCORZPVM_IM3W7kmTM6bwuWYwR4qo4iqdxbybI5UfYzzUyYIvBA6Kuiw2OGY7f6bTW7628ohVRxWpv6fr2-OSjSgmk56w-RG-Y_EefaCgCM_vW3BV4G3dXtSq-kPg0u9Ramw0xAijYejQ/s1536/jeansjacke-mathias-2-1024x1536.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Matthias Ackerman Denim Jacket" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAji2XhA00_zqlPly8f-xy1XHVnqSGJdEs53heGsMYlw0IBcCORZPVM_IM3W7kmTM6bwuWYwR4qo4iqdxbybI5UfYzzUyYIvBA6Kuiw2OGY7f6bTW7628ohVRxWpv6fr2-OSjSgmk56w-RG-Y_EefaCgCM_vW3BV4G3dXtSq-kPg0u9Ramw0xAijYejQ/w213-h320/jeansjacke-mathias-2-1024x1536.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mathias Ackerman Denim Jacket</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><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;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QU6NZt7aD94VrqPA8KzJZsmqEtF8DeNFW_NJ-j9YeH8pzIO2jfW9H03Vssz0u8UonCeDWn_kwIfaZgCNlP9IIn3JSPpod87hTrkeZ5ELNYhga5DwK_6WxaPC_689TRF4BSQS82RYYiTPl9royYOnXn78krrMdS5zxwAoXMepT8V7qpYyshWgZ0axTA/s2861/20230530_192427.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2861" data-original-width="2105" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QU6NZt7aD94VrqPA8KzJZsmqEtF8DeNFW_NJ-j9YeH8pzIO2jfW9H03Vssz0u8UonCeDWn_kwIfaZgCNlP9IIn3JSPpod87hTrkeZ5ELNYhga5DwK_6WxaPC_689TRF4BSQS82RYYiTPl9royYOnXn78krrMdS5zxwAoXMepT8V7qpYyshWgZ0axTA/s320/20230530_192427.jpg" width="235" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ackerman Denim Jacket smelling the jasmine</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-62159629379947409822023-03-19T13:08:00.000-04:002023-03-19T13:08:03.609-04:00Shirt Jacket Duo<p> Earlier in the year I sewed two versions of Burda 12 2020 117. The Burda description is "The casual lumberjack top in a new look, a classical glen plaid pattern in black and white instead of bold checks Sophisticated: the yoke with drop shoulders."</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxSE2VBqTTUuoTjOptoNH7s9dzZ2ObGkxISWyzGZ9oJdvC0KNaxaJcndSs_0HTbfyvH4p2NmwVMN_T7Kt-id2xWAR-xDqTYO2vrkLuYshhfvFiUMwFSdhSdIxBOndorv29_cSk1nLP_TbsGcuvWV1awuyI6_mAUc2PEmwFlpv1fyOChOTpj19mQasKA/s529/burda%2012%202020%20117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="529" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxSE2VBqTTUuoTjOptoNH7s9dzZ2ObGkxISWyzGZ9oJdvC0KNaxaJcndSs_0HTbfyvH4p2NmwVMN_T7Kt-id2xWAR-xDqTYO2vrkLuYshhfvFiUMwFSdhSdIxBOndorv29_cSk1nLP_TbsGcuvWV1awuyI6_mAUc2PEmwFlpv1fyOChOTpj19mQasKA/s320/burda%2012%202020%20117.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I am not quite sure how check wool shirts came to be associated with lumberjacks because if you look at old historical photos, there is not a plaid or check in sight. But what this style did remind me of was the plaid wool shirts my dad wore in the cooler months on the weekend. </p><p> We called them ‘Pendleton shirts’ after one of the brands that manufactured them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwoEUWpJx5UNtjkabwgC21GgKyNeMLgZywTHs7Bm0hkNPdi6RyuSe4WFc2J_6uQxdVCKi_YtVEXDDc4QdwIUWDV2iy6B-nVt3zcOY7Igj8R3VAY0fJeVIY0DVtFMViY3PILKFZF-pIvRKNs-J2f5RRzkCXHHrWAbCVcewYBkKO4clIYxKDEwxxdNJ2g/s1871/Pendleton%20Ad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1871" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwoEUWpJx5UNtjkabwgC21GgKyNeMLgZywTHs7Bm0hkNPdi6RyuSe4WFc2J_6uQxdVCKi_YtVEXDDc4QdwIUWDV2iy6B-nVt3zcOY7Igj8R3VAY0fJeVIY0DVtFMViY3PILKFZF-pIvRKNs-J2f5RRzkCXHHrWAbCVcewYBkKO4clIYxKDEwxxdNJ2g/s320/Pendleton%20Ad.jpg" width="219" /></a></div><br /><p> A sure to please Christmas gift for Dad was always a new Pendleton shirt. I collected some beautiful wool plaids to sew him a Pendleton shirt. He passed in 2015. I still think of him when I come across those unsewn wool plaids in my stash.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxDT3lSGDHMJ39eleo1iK1O7uNVzt1ohjwQf_HOtPnmwMkN7kXKFGBsAoDoJ8P2-jJKlw7ggoxT_7nZVdfMbSL4CDzNUxChctRlWEjb2KFe2LuNX7HQKzDlOGv-KuNSya_eqA2_9Q9DJTGhLjXAr2tOT62YBXNiUvKFTMtJD-RxdpklXx-IuFkGGwVg/s3040/Dad%20in%20Pendleton%20Shirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3040" data-original-width="2426" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipxDT3lSGDHMJ39eleo1iK1O7uNVzt1ohjwQf_HOtPnmwMkN7kXKFGBsAoDoJ8P2-jJKlw7ggoxT_7nZVdfMbSL4CDzNUxChctRlWEjb2KFe2LuNX7HQKzDlOGv-KuNSya_eqA2_9Q9DJTGhLjXAr2tOT62YBXNiUvKFTMtJD-RxdpklXx-IuFkGGwVg/s320/Dad%20in%20Pendleton%20Shirt.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Back to sewing. I liked the idea of a simple shirt like jacket as an alternative to a sweater or a blazer as a third layer. This style had a lot of wearing ease - 6", but a bit of shaping with bust darts. The first one was sewn from a thickish wool from the Give Away table at retreat. It was coarsely woven, but a wonderful rich blue/green interspersed with gold-colored threads . It is lined in silk print of teddy bears, also a find on the Give Away table. <p></p><p>The fabric was so thick, the thought of making buttonholes scared me. So I chose Anorak snaps for the closures. The design used a faced to the edge section for the cuff opening, rather than a slit. A design feature I have noted in my "dealing with thick fabrics " tips and tricks.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2SREUsisCKehs64c4swYCRVja8CVWXy_AtLUuyH7Adx67y1qzPHUVrj1cvk55eYyVH4w7SpB2QqVBE_yNVB4ZKIYdktuyKj0LBk6bLZb79ZKWJSPjXhT6d2waykmw6plMNaFCU5i6RRKadNsoq1RSy9fbTG7UbNYhWoyBaBRp3obLhS-LTC47k6KtA/s4032/green%20jacket%20cuff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2SREUsisCKehs64c4swYCRVja8CVWXy_AtLUuyH7Adx67y1qzPHUVrj1cvk55eYyVH4w7SpB2QqVBE_yNVB4ZKIYdktuyKj0LBk6bLZb79ZKWJSPjXhT6d2waykmw6plMNaFCU5i6RRKadNsoq1RSy9fbTG7UbNYhWoyBaBRp3obLhS-LTC47k6KtA/s320/green%20jacket%20cuff.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cuff opening</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p> Another technique for heavy fabrics with sleeve cuffs is a slit faced with the lining, similar to this one on a heavy wool Pendleton jacket I own.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPAWVYV9hZfZgplnNcgWirgCubAqyaZbb_qUKXqthk3Y-gqkIAY6W87TClZwVMv6akFnlrlncGly37gKFJkkOUsS0DFaMntR5v4VTmpYH24pbLTBMDbc7I1BWA19GmQE_1xA_iTEI6b0UYtoMZnnPGZPBIEftiviEEiHAe0MpKbnFN6ASXyq4WjBx21w/s4032/pendleton%20cuff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPAWVYV9hZfZgplnNcgWirgCubAqyaZbb_qUKXqthk3Y-gqkIAY6W87TClZwVMv6akFnlrlncGly37gKFJkkOUsS0DFaMntR5v4VTmpYH24pbLTBMDbc7I1BWA19GmQE_1xA_iTEI6b0UYtoMZnnPGZPBIEftiviEEiHAe0MpKbnFN6ASXyq4WjBx21w/s320/pendleton%20cuff.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> There is a good YouTube video on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mGZp8kOFOg" target="_blank">4 ways to Sew Slits</a><p></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYdgauMKEudWCUdUAG-Lgb-dbeJ_SDkyBtkMnXU3E_wwXW2rXh3hXBrrwXFaEVNdigg4GTt46A591uj9CsuWdLLuuWxcvxf2yhXHC8Wjq4crXuxM0E_4_yKX0y7f4Dn1Y3K7gX4lzbhK5WfxmDxgcmbtjrj_RBD5OivKauXDpbz8kFuItUwRmoURVTg/s2611/green%20burda%20jacket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2611" data-original-width="2252" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYdgauMKEudWCUdUAG-Lgb-dbeJ_SDkyBtkMnXU3E_wwXW2rXh3hXBrrwXFaEVNdigg4GTt46A591uj9CsuWdLLuuWxcvxf2yhXHC8Wjq4crXuxM0E_4_yKX0y7f4Dn1Y3K7gX4lzbhK5WfxmDxgcmbtjrj_RBD5OivKauXDpbz8kFuItUwRmoURVTg/w345-h400/green%20burda%20jacket.jpg" width="345" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 12 2020 117</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The second version of this jacket was made from, what I think, was a silk suiting from the deep stash. Final thoughts on this version is the fabric was too lightweight, and the plaid too light colored for the look I was going for. No problem, I have lots of black and white wools in my stash.<div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAL5OMgwp7nE5AuDk82ytMBwefTm0Gco3k1ga3pbhOCa5hOnxu2Y3XoNNCH1yvokOxP0U4hrA74-Q-eCeH_UB_jdcFVf8jD9fG2Sw6Q2RXtWz1K5dWAP3mj5_sJcdI2hfu2HwQ0lcTHnSAWUcJm6Id59XYGodcjniH7QLjy7Ew48ZCW73GFT3ex-EZaQ/s2958/black%20plaid%20jacket%20and%20tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2958" data-original-width="2144" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAL5OMgwp7nE5AuDk82ytMBwefTm0Gco3k1ga3pbhOCa5hOnxu2Y3XoNNCH1yvokOxP0U4hrA74-Q-eCeH_UB_jdcFVf8jD9fG2Sw6Q2RXtWz1K5dWAP3mj5_sJcdI2hfu2HwQ0lcTHnSAWUcJm6Id59XYGodcjniH7QLjy7Ew48ZCW73GFT3ex-EZaQ/w290-h400/black%20plaid%20jacket%20and%20tree.jpg" width="290" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 12 2020 117</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-76331831175471489712023-01-01T16:05:00.000-05:002023-01-01T16:05:05.142-05:00End of 2022 Catchup<p> The last half of 2022 was very busy for me. I am doing a quick end of year catchup so that the blog is up to date for the annual export process. </p><p> <b>Sewing for Others</b></p><p><b></b>DS #1 is in law school in a very hot climate. He likes to wear fitted shirts untucked ( see <a href="http://www.untuckit.com" target="_blank">Untuckit</a> for the look), but has trouble finding them in the tall sizes he needs. I sewed him a couple of shirts, adding several inches in length to the torso and sleeves. One long sleeve shirt from Vogue 8759 in a slate blue cotton. This is a nice pattern, I love the 2 piece sleeves which eliminates the need for a sleeve placket.</p><p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47T7xVEDa5ym2_PqC1PEH7cXGjyQqvbTnZQsZRjBZ81XGSsSneIL1UCFhXWah6vxD3uxG9k06v12k2ouOzwmwgKDrMGTCgVuy5GHZdDp65G4ah42WLn7IPKDOUU_K0yTxDAvxN9_NGZpNpsjwOieXdmxZoJYlH4oUqx431t9EpeJuNchaoNtU_r011A/s1160/Vogue%208759%20men%20shirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="794" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47T7xVEDa5ym2_PqC1PEH7cXGjyQqvbTnZQsZRjBZ81XGSsSneIL1UCFhXWah6vxD3uxG9k06v12k2ouOzwmwgKDrMGTCgVuy5GHZdDp65G4ah42WLn7IPKDOUU_K0yTxDAvxN9_NGZpNpsjwOieXdmxZoJYlH4oUqx431t9EpeJuNchaoNtU_r011A/s320/Vogue%208759%20men%20shirt.jpg" width="219" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vogue 8759</td></tr></tbody></table></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">And two short sleeve print shirts from Burda 6814. The fabrics were prints. Lobsters on a black background and cross stitch fisses in blues. They were light weight, high thread count Lori Richards cotton fabrics purchased at the </span><a href="https://www.fabricplacebasement.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Fabric Place Basement</a><span style="text-align: left;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRd8EdCt-1ab03Z9pAn_U6v0ejtSyvqd33bxmVzhtfrDimBPK5kNiA1ih5y0sMe3B1tu1zsklguiVwSAXk0gvwk3m8QLqeb4n5bL3NvX6cNO2niA4yW2oh9R7lYejcSFj3UbGlsfbK-IJSSkz4k6POQjJVphvehKvmWGa4i-mgSfit0llAqHuVvhj5Mw/s4032/20230101_094306.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRd8EdCt-1ab03Z9pAn_U6v0ejtSyvqd33bxmVzhtfrDimBPK5kNiA1ih5y0sMe3B1tu1zsklguiVwSAXk0gvwk3m8QLqeb4n5bL3NvX6cNO2niA4yW2oh9R7lYejcSFj3UbGlsfbK-IJSSkz4k6POQjJVphvehKvmWGa4i-mgSfit0llAqHuVvhj5Mw/w304-h228/20230101_094306.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWED11Dd5XehT65D3xw5QDUNjw8nB3IFCcHJZ9Qp5zPsU8xQ50gawo5VWNtcx_NPA3i6bxe-zHfMOPoPKmPU_M_xusvzKWJgKv1Z3QUOHgXSrf68QsDNmUMcdqTvIRPAz27iS4Km27wPLD6p3TTiqIMU12G4J1h11xOPSf2rCrRhah63AFzC9PoT42Q/s4032/Lori%20RIchards%20fish%20print.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzWED11Dd5XehT65D3xw5QDUNjw8nB3IFCcHJZ9Qp5zPsU8xQ50gawo5VWNtcx_NPA3i6bxe-zHfMOPoPKmPU_M_xusvzKWJgKv1Z3QUOHgXSrf68QsDNmUMcdqTvIRPAz27iS4Km27wPLD6p3TTiqIMU12G4J1h11xOPSf2rCrRhah63AFzC9PoT42Q/w207-h275/Lori%20RIchards%20fish%20print.jpg" width="207" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFVDzhIqbXsu-wX1AjBzhTBD5kFRjzTcMyITkhj3ElG3B00HKkmh2oONujHqwYjW8QJjIpNTbC0RWndshm33Asi9gmBAHn4v4jUM0KexWspFLzoQoCp-C2709t9YYgVkaN6RBL8E-xL9d_sarcbIZuVm_iq-WAPJmFtokhm9E6H4h0F1cA3UwSf8ORQ/s865/Burda%20mens%20shirt%20pattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="865" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFVDzhIqbXsu-wX1AjBzhTBD5kFRjzTcMyITkhj3ElG3B00HKkmh2oONujHqwYjW8QJjIpNTbC0RWndshm33Asi9gmBAHn4v4jUM0KexWspFLzoQoCp-C2709t9YYgVkaN6RBL8E-xL9d_sarcbIZuVm_iq-WAPJmFtokhm9E6H4h0F1cA3UwSf8ORQ/s320/Burda%20mens%20shirt%20pattern.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BUrda 6814</div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p><p><b style="font-family: inherit;">Continuing Education</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Common Armhole Fitting Issues and </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Developing Magic 2-Piece Sleeve Classes with Sarah Veblen on <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/" target="_blank">Pattern Review</a>. Sarah has many years of fitting experiance and explains concepts clearly with examples. </span></span></span></li></ul><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Skirt Skills (prerequisite) and Smarty Pants online classes from </span><a href="https://brooksann.com/blog/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">BrooksAnn Camper</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Brooks Ann is an independent designer and couture dressmaker of bridal wear that I discovered while googling "sewing a Mother of the Groom dress". </span>Her classes teaches you to create custom pants and skirts by "mapping" your own body. No standard formulas or drafting methods. It is a unique approach. The class videos are clear and concise. She is availble for questions and assistance, The work required for the class does take time, but it is well worth the effort. <span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></li></ul><p></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span><p></p><p>The major sewing project was my Mother of the Groom dress. I spent so much time collecting pattern/fabrics for potential dresses, and sewing three muslins of different patterns that were ultimately rejected. In the end I went with a top and skirt using Butterick 3843, a 2003 pattern for special occasion separates. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyGF-5jQC2jRXuFPlSM88LNZi2qGLJK-4iFlrFF1_YdTRYaaKpVbxuJed3wWH0OAWu8cEOAukiA_uD7R8kzpIDDaamzOvgRn9HWTGNRQlf9SwAalLD8ky9GJluJ3KTO-bh6tpKrYF8VK5isp6J_pJ6Cz8w_AfCy9gUR2aW1J3st6v3UHoX9f1jmWYUQ/s1024/Butterick%203843%20pattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="687" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyGF-5jQC2jRXuFPlSM88LNZi2qGLJK-4iFlrFF1_YdTRYaaKpVbxuJed3wWH0OAWu8cEOAukiA_uD7R8kzpIDDaamzOvgRn9HWTGNRQlf9SwAalLD8ky9GJluJ3KTO-bh6tpKrYF8VK5isp6J_pJ6Cz8w_AfCy9gUR2aW1J3st6v3UHoX9f1jmWYUQ/s320/Butterick%203843%20pattern.jpg" width="215" /></a></div><br /><p>Separates are easier to fit on my body. I wear a lot of them in real life. And my "dress" had to be up for the energetic mother/son dance we had planned. Fabric used for the top was a beautiful poly/cotton butterfly burnout in Kentucky blue from JoAnn's.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRGdkhAORJbqqBdAf2O-mwVD1VJkb3RMTaLxdMgZ_OoC2C6Nk3u4oKdsRnc8UkJxCAodU_ZHY5IyMVzlcMO9VX_ry-UP2dBO-XxxzAQoHRjyNkhPz1DCRCPnWWhQtMeqnQWeZnFnmnGJLtFiE91CnggKGLNMwfR1m-j4fM6TGZpsKdjWGv9iz-2NMENg/s630/butterfly%20burnout%20organza%20Kentucky%20blue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="556" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRGdkhAORJbqqBdAf2O-mwVD1VJkb3RMTaLxdMgZ_OoC2C6Nk3u4oKdsRnc8UkJxCAodU_ZHY5IyMVzlcMO9VX_ry-UP2dBO-XxxzAQoHRjyNkhPz1DCRCPnWWhQtMeqnQWeZnFnmnGJLtFiE91CnggKGLNMwfR1m-j4fM6TGZpsKdjWGv9iz-2NMENg/w195-h221/butterfly%20burnout%20organza%20Kentucky%20blue.jpg" width="195" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The burnout butterfly fabric was underlined with the same fabric used for the skirt, a blue grey crepe georgette polyester from <a href="https://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/" target="_blank">Fashion Fabrics Club.com</a>. The lining for both the top and skirt was dusty blue bemberg rayon from <a href="https://thesewingplace.com/" target="_blank">The Sewing Place</a>. It was amazing that three different fabrics from three different vendors coordinated so well. I took it as a sign from the sewing gods. I accented the neckline of the top with blue crystal beads to add a bit of sparkle, and hold the lining in place at the neckline.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtML3iJEYR7hVdTuDIKUNE2xg44e3oBzVPC508k1JMc83zbfztVKNJg3kbLvYKSTbwTrZmCXdWF_6lbKtrxRuAEX1ipSWwv31W-mf6TLGoNWqZu2fn10F4NTHrjIhep4RLaqZezlgDdWPkwNvC0cIHbnOHWn2whnp90_01vIQLHbVal-L6MVvO3RKgKw/s4032/20230101_084606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtML3iJEYR7hVdTuDIKUNE2xg44e3oBzVPC508k1JMc83zbfztVKNJg3kbLvYKSTbwTrZmCXdWF_6lbKtrxRuAEX1ipSWwv31W-mf6TLGoNWqZu2fn10F4NTHrjIhep4RLaqZezlgDdWPkwNvC0cIHbnOHWn2whnp90_01vIQLHbVal-L6MVvO3RKgKw/s320/20230101_084606.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmAghGQA3cN87bn3yKT7Z1uVG-mLDqTNsgZoOiZxsyV0Yc575kFkUP9SPxLRyCOKPHWLtX0eaQWzXM-xDBt_IN1aYlZHPcDZ8rMgswUZb03CEaH-SSQPseMuhUf73DeNw8Sj0pRhXXwoxdkeS8ve5Adg-0d-0DiPJW1119oDThkAEJBh9D-gjqP7dlw/s454/dance.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="358" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmAghGQA3cN87bn3yKT7Z1uVG-mLDqTNsgZoOiZxsyV0Yc575kFkUP9SPxLRyCOKPHWLtX0eaQWzXM-xDBt_IN1aYlZHPcDZ8rMgswUZb03CEaH-SSQPseMuhUf73DeNw8Sj0pRhXXwoxdkeS8ve5Adg-0d-0DiPJW1119oDThkAEJBh9D-gjqP7dlw/s320/dance.JPG" width="252" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a video of the dress in action at the wedding. Warning, it is my first effort using a video editor to trim and splice segments of the official wedding video. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwcJ6EedVZePMhsxzTTI0J1eVcc2yVXlUBn7AifvP1P_R6jw5YV0QWG_2vMDdgd685ycRM2kzxjm-iFUM1ixQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I was a bit stressed before the wedding, but it ended up being a beautiful, joyous occasion. And I now have two wonderful daughter in laws ( DS#1 got married in June).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7gDoGyrJh4IGL8NbC-UufsJTBr7fCujxNCnBAGrW2Ldh_yE5mY9h6_rFyENZ0kP4vh1S1D0c3uBEm2qVOcAjW4Avr-MDQaJxZxjIGS9uyT2A7gYspAdpTnr-4W4I3nJXk50L3NEFb_Zm4HODOOU04MyTmGgUjyJRpChnNZXWiyGG-eZfZMPTu3YmHg/s965/fam.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="965" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7gDoGyrJh4IGL8NbC-UufsJTBr7fCujxNCnBAGrW2Ldh_yE5mY9h6_rFyENZ0kP4vh1S1D0c3uBEm2qVOcAjW4Avr-MDQaJxZxjIGS9uyT2A7gYspAdpTnr-4W4I3nJXk50L3NEFb_Zm4HODOOU04MyTmGgUjyJRpChnNZXWiyGG-eZfZMPTu3YmHg/w400-h270/fam.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-77657201018936755552022-06-27T15:57:00.000-04:002022-06-27T15:57:34.370-04:00Blinded by the WhiteMy spring sewing plans included a dress for the bridal shower of Son #2’s bride to be, that I hosted it in May. Getting the house ready for the event meant clearing out my sewing room, aka... the dining room. The cleanout was achieved just in time, but as you could have predicted... no new dress. I shopped my closet and wore the<a href="http://sewtawdry.blogspot.com/2021/05/seersucker-sundress.html"> Seersucker Sundress</a> I sewed last year for an Instagram Challenge.
It proved to be perfect. So cliche, wearing seersucker on a southern summer day. But it was comfortable and cool on a very busy, unseasonably hot day.<div><br /></div><div> The day after the shower, Son #1 and his fiancé showed up at breakfast wearing wedding rings. Surprise! They had tied the knot a week earlier is a small, but beautiful ceremony with a Justice of the Peace and a few friends. I was so happy for them. Their lives are busy. They wanted to get married without having to plan parties and spend a lot of money. I understand. My husband and I had the same type of ceremony 43 years ago, for the same reasons, and never regretted it. And to be quite honest, the planning and festivities leading up to son #2's wedding are stressing me out right now. <div><br /></div><div> I reassembled my sewing room quickly and was able to sew several tops for our early June sailing cruise down the Amalfi coast of Italy. Italy and the cruise were wonderful. The flights, both coming and going, were delayed or canceled or both. Luggage was delayed (mine) or lost (hubby, sister, and BIL). My luggage caught up with me so late in the trip, I had no time to wear or photograph my sews in Italy. Thanks to the airlines and our travel insurance, both my sister and I purchased and wore small wardrobes of Italian linen clothing. Sis was not happy wearing linen. She is a big fan of knit garments. But knits were hard to find and sizes were problematic. She had great luck finding cute Italian shoes. I, having big lady feet, was pointed in the direction of the men's shoes when I asked for my european shoe size. Sigh, travel is always an adventure.</div><div><br /></div><div> Here is what I sewed, and would have worn with my white jeans and shorts on my trip.</div><div><br /></div><div> Blue stripe, oversize cotton shirt made from a <a href="http://sewtawdry.blogspot.com/2020/09/criss-cross-applesauce.html">Mrs Stylebook</a> drafted pattern. I had sewn this shirt before and really liked the slightly oversize fit and long shirttails. I added full length sleeves with cuffs for this version. It was to be worn as a light jacket, a bathing suit coverup or tied at the waist for casual look.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjooex4nBIrHnWw3RLg9ByApqKTIMCyISFgeK2buiG9Kw0bOn34D0WP8NsRZeV6ILh76YpYWvIziB_wworRL6gjeGUy0EFYwpDwQricEx5UWKAEQ3U-e3gjfO7srLPIGRvny_XCImezxrzqdnKLUxx5BNy5Fwu2arYHtGA4yQy-1NrFAnAKEym_EuW-sA/s2668/20220626_182524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2668" data-original-width="1398" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjooex4nBIrHnWw3RLg9ByApqKTIMCyISFgeK2buiG9Kw0bOn34D0WP8NsRZeV6ILh76YpYWvIziB_wworRL6gjeGUy0EFYwpDwQricEx5UWKAEQ3U-e3gjfO7srLPIGRvny_XCImezxrzqdnKLUxx5BNy5Fwu2arYHtGA4yQy-1NrFAnAKEym_EuW-sA/w210-h400/20220626_182524.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div><br /></div> A crossover T shirt in a cotton/lycra knit print from <a href="https://nickoftimefabric.com/">Nick of Time Textiles</a> using Burda pattern 6764, view A. This was a surprising quick sew as the front neckline edge and sleeve hems are finished while flat. I used my covertitch machine. The only dislike I have with a crossover style like this is the double fabric layer across the tummy area, which is my widest, puffiest part. </div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_Xei_O9Eq5lFGtJcmQrVO7KMgsxC7VVNAOA4TPEyW0nlfoMlh14hTbSCwN3kQ32uRMm4Wt40wqV3pDk30wu3pyd8_bo5WOpxqXZVuI0tuPJlWKGdhG47UFnxMyL_bquiOWrKC1nfxfO8pMqsIF244bNMNYbu1bGraOxC7dKvmySHDt7tk4ijRSj_eA/s2244/Burda%206764.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2244" data-original-width="1559" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_Xei_O9Eq5lFGtJcmQrVO7KMgsxC7VVNAOA4TPEyW0nlfoMlh14hTbSCwN3kQ32uRMm4Wt40wqV3pDk30wu3pyd8_bo5WOpxqXZVuI0tuPJlWKGdhG47UFnxMyL_bquiOWrKC1nfxfO8pMqsIF244bNMNYbu1bGraOxC7dKvmySHDt7tk4ijRSj_eA/s320/Burda%206764.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL9LxDa0Ise06dym9mPnFWZAqr2kSst7fISkncOxksVc6XQ8dev8LhiVkGAHl2MeNQbdtpB93pV35X8Gh0hzVffO0gH5iAEVRDVKN5Pyev-N92D2mZXm0gp2TQszi021mLMuOeB_hPccoo9rmuTO1bE4bowY15lZx-qGZhsnR3h_jzcHKl80fBxAnvtg/s3594/20220626_190116.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3594" data-original-width="1628" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL9LxDa0Ise06dym9mPnFWZAqr2kSst7fISkncOxksVc6XQ8dev8LhiVkGAHl2MeNQbdtpB93pV35X8Gh0hzVffO0gH5iAEVRDVKN5Pyev-N92D2mZXm0gp2TQszi021mLMuOeB_hPccoo9rmuTO1bE4bowY15lZx-qGZhsnR3h_jzcHKl80fBxAnvtg/w181-h400/20220626_190116.jpg" width="181" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 6764</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> </div><div><br /></div><div>A V neck T shirt in another cotton/lycra print knit. Burda magazine 2 2005 T shirt 114 with short sleeves from dress 133. Another quick to make top.</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/AVvXsEi-I4pliZaivGGlSs7k2wfluq30kYFsXH5IDYHPFmqvMSNuXoy5YpF--U23n1queufuvaNvN4hT6chi6SuTS08NEkzeAj58lJIYNoi5VRAdkKg-8XY9wGczkSLNlQhzHbaNcupmc5vjPS-fu6QDq6RRwCaS-QdTThEDoFgv-PbW4T-p7EuJ1TavbvjAnQ/s525/Burda%202%202005%20114%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="525" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-I4pliZaivGGlSs7k2wfluq30kYFsXH5IDYHPFmqvMSNuXoy5YpF--U23n1queufuvaNvN4hT6chi6SuTS08NEkzeAj58lJIYNoi5VRAdkKg-8XY9wGczkSLNlQhzHbaNcupmc5vjPS-fu6QDq6RRwCaS-QdTThEDoFgv-PbW4T-p7EuJ1TavbvjAnQ/s320/Burda%202%202005%20114%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOMwIDIBHipxo0JO3dkDMzGSwwAG0QUG8PN5fCvybgRTS-8a_Azuv5xbWr9djmMTa2Aub9C_p1Sti8itNdzgM-MjOqFOplF5BGUqxGz8-1yMe3NXGRz9eQ6-Pvk-ih-zSWVPpm_kPB-nQ1Ns559fbejo8eysxDswDEEblKJdkp9HPrZTlH8SQpK8dWA/s3729/20220626_191305.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3729" data-original-width="2944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOMwIDIBHipxo0JO3dkDMzGSwwAG0QUG8PN5fCvybgRTS-8a_Azuv5xbWr9djmMTa2Aub9C_p1Sti8itNdzgM-MjOqFOplF5BGUqxGz8-1yMe3NXGRz9eQ6-Pvk-ih-zSWVPpm_kPB-nQ1Ns559fbejo8eysxDswDEEblKJdkp9HPrZTlH8SQpK8dWA/s320/20220626_191305.jpg" width="253" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 2 2005 114</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhwOWt2197svuJza8cOnwnx8H82WnU2G_tzQgQIfCCSDVOKNkAtV-OytL5f91rRnTlTABgvbt-T4k3lKGRjErVntJ2Zlz6JltS1Ra4EAV2DCmjGd7ItrwgTnxvWPp8TxH2NASYgjd2qGP8UvYjPtGyA9y9pnrNV1fXmTDsLh2dzWBrL57YRgSDngVWIA/s3532/20220626_120227.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="3532" data-original-width="1880" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhwOWt2197svuJza8cOnwnx8H82WnU2G_tzQgQIfCCSDVOKNkAtV-OytL5f91rRnTlTABgvbt-T4k3lKGRjErVntJ2Zlz6JltS1Ra4EAV2DCmjGd7ItrwgTnxvWPp8TxH2NASYgjd2qGP8UvYjPtGyA9y9pnrNV1fXmTDsLh2dzWBrL57YRgSDngVWIA/w213-h400/20220626_120227.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> And finally a lace tunic with bias trim from Burda magazine June 1997. This one has been an unfinished project since the original trip was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid. The lace is cotton and the bias trim is self made from silk shantung.The 5/8"seam allowance of the neckline, sleeve and bottom hem are turned to the right side and the bias binding covers them. It is an interesting way to clean finish the hems, but it took a lot of hand basting, first of hems and then of binding over the hems.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwvlPL2Ni50TJQoGq7iGrm6XQvsvXJ_dX0y8CWjqjezwxkBaPLRzo0JHQBCtdo1Ebmsr3RYmsdJay9VxJcyw1QUVnl-dD9tUI1St53af_8qtbfDs0_IHTVspF6ECe-LEYtwXRCnRJZJ22RPXj2Y9qzeULsRgyAETgFdOYDQRVA6Z6KyVHqH-datE37w/s711/Burda%206%201997%20107A%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="711" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGwvlPL2Ni50TJQoGq7iGrm6XQvsvXJ_dX0y8CWjqjezwxkBaPLRzo0JHQBCtdo1Ebmsr3RYmsdJay9VxJcyw1QUVnl-dD9tUI1St53af_8qtbfDs0_IHTVspF6ECe-LEYtwXRCnRJZJ22RPXj2Y9qzeULsRgyAETgFdOYDQRVA6Z6KyVHqH-datE37w/s320/Burda%206%201997%20107A%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda tunic 6 1997 107</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQsKKWcqRF9pW4PDlLITMwjFybGDdnJZYptnmbzpNrAiIG8rop26tVZS1PQNPDzc7ySEgI37c1UNzNMl4j-2gidN80p9zX5bUpEJIH21UZdgFfB3vw3HRQdDpTX6Ic93onZwByVn-1grk0AJQpWRlR0WtMTSJiSO9K9pJWqkLq74SFz49T8oyMDr3w1A/s3613/20220626_140450.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3613" data-original-width="2096" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQsKKWcqRF9pW4PDlLITMwjFybGDdnJZYptnmbzpNrAiIG8rop26tVZS1PQNPDzc7ySEgI37c1UNzNMl4j-2gidN80p9zX5bUpEJIH21UZdgFfB3vw3HRQdDpTX6Ic93onZwByVn-1grk0AJQpWRlR0WtMTSJiSO9K9pJWqkLq74SFz49T8oyMDr3w1A/w233-h400/20220626_140450.jpg" width="233" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 6 97 107</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlSr1JQ4AWnHPbDCoNMHLB_3RgQMfJSjf7_bM0Jbv4yRKLUepO5UzqrwRMcTai5_L2oLWLyiPP4WM0rBhiRK-3EWyEPVpV2m8Vzw_1K3jMAEAV8mdeIFP_pDlYTDX-WXsuldy4UITgU9b0uosrM3D6pGWYyn82WaHXHddJ7E3eQ-b983LPIvLWODKzEw/s3195/Burda%20tunic%206%2097%20107.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3195" data-original-width="1931" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlSr1JQ4AWnHPbDCoNMHLB_3RgQMfJSjf7_bM0Jbv4yRKLUepO5UzqrwRMcTai5_L2oLWLyiPP4WM0rBhiRK-3EWyEPVpV2m8Vzw_1K3jMAEAV8mdeIFP_pDlYTDX-WXsuldy4UITgU9b0uosrM3D6pGWYyn82WaHXHddJ7E3eQ-b983LPIvLWODKzEw/w241-h400/Burda%20tunic%206%2097%20107.jpg" width="241" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda Tunic as swimsuit coverup</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPqa1z6DKMMy1WKZeZ3LFoFho_-aotbZYSx0ON558UiND91Z1Y2m4mCT60RH27AYhukTiYZFNzw6n9wRhVccCMXuif71h3D8pGeGhPyBQDbJiNSe_q44HLJtowrOE108Qw0gbKMpVKqDUHUzcyCqHpj_9NEE58YrnFU963sXhBiOLexWElGFpr71B1wA/s3316/Burda%20tunic%206%2097%20107%20with%20shorts.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3316" data-original-width="1798" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPqa1z6DKMMy1WKZeZ3LFoFho_-aotbZYSx0ON558UiND91Z1Y2m4mCT60RH27AYhukTiYZFNzw6n9wRhVccCMXuif71h3D8pGeGhPyBQDbJiNSe_q44HLJtowrOE108Qw0gbKMpVKqDUHUzcyCqHpj_9NEE58YrnFU963sXhBiOLexWElGFpr71B1wA/w217-h400/Burda%20tunic%206%2097%20107%20with%20shorts.jpg" width="217" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda Tunic with shorts</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Let's see if the rehearsal dinner dress and the Mother of the Groom dress get made. Fingers crossed for luck. </div><div><br /></div></div>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-34539137099616079402022-03-06T15:23:00.000-05:002022-03-06T15:23:44.356-05:00Yee Haw!<p> My youngest sister lives in Tucson, AZ. Her birthday is in late February, which is also when the Tucson Rodeo is held. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8jGiodr_1ceSwe83Zrd0LJU9rnqXqPK8swHFnrHYTFBP6DNfwkr-mXMufACCNsg0rKD2elDBGPDbybgEZaBv8XJib0a_J46sm7nNmOGMF5y2K3sg0a4W7tU_fcY08z9I_8Va4CzqcCDADSUKq0YWK0c9EBCtYNuZnlCKlkazRDtJ4_lXUC6AbKewlqQ=s283" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="138" data-original-width="283" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8jGiodr_1ceSwe83Zrd0LJU9rnqXqPK8swHFnrHYTFBP6DNfwkr-mXMufACCNsg0rKD2elDBGPDbybgEZaBv8XJib0a_J46sm7nNmOGMF5y2K3sg0a4W7tU_fcY08z9I_8Va4CzqcCDADSUKq0YWK0c9EBCtYNuZnlCKlkazRDtJ4_lXUC6AbKewlqQ" width="283" /></a></div><br /><p>This combination of events provides the perfect excuse for a vacation. A warm dry location, family, and fun stuff to do. The rodeo is a big thing in Tucson. Schools close for two days so that everyone can attend the Rodeo parade. People get dressed up, fancy boots, jackets, blouses/shirts and hats. Last time I attended the Rodeo, I wore "east coast go to the county fair" clothes. This time I was determined to blend in. I had the boots. They were leftovers from a western themed marketing campaign at the company I worked for. Employees were given the opportunity to buy a pair of Lucchese boots for ~$40. A lot of employees immediately sold theirs on eBay for about 10 times the price they paid, but I kept mine. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmHFGktAB7_885SjOHP2CdrcqQ1l52fgoekT4E_GL0Citn9giGqwnH1sCwYcqwBjvIKOcCm8GKeWsohXPimUPtRtBV0f1HYynQu06coxZWNq-G11E2K4qV75_nAUGjuBadXUOtkZCJNI2pxtdOHuZhpEJaXNJgFgWWcpav_oYGZyMHklZj6zPrSYYTow=s400" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="330" data-original-width="400" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmHFGktAB7_885SjOHP2CdrcqQ1l52fgoekT4E_GL0Citn9giGqwnH1sCwYcqwBjvIKOcCm8GKeWsohXPimUPtRtBV0f1HYynQu06coxZWNq-G11E2K4qV75_nAUGjuBadXUOtkZCJNI2pxtdOHuZhpEJaXNJgFgWWcpav_oYGZyMHklZj6zPrSYYTow=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p>I wanted to sew a top or jacket in a western style to wear with my boots. In my Google search for patterns and inspiration I came across many colorful, embroidery embellished, vintage western garments from the 1940's. It appears to be a time when there was a lot of interest in the western lifestyle, and Hollywood released lots of cowboy movies. I also found McCall's patterns for western themed clothing from the same time period. Below are some of the women's patterns, but there are also similar patterns for men and children.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_QTEH5K06BY7T1QElafN9f1gBKgL5vRcHNxYiliyr2xGVBmQD3AtMAG6zOMwwtO_6RUvhVKP3f-7zrMEAXeuyIrwO0_1FJEfmy-8YaK1of6qnra2u-4fPZi6A7OLpAakDw0x7A3UUor-0geMqLpNud5ml-MLBZK4RjNGB8Kw-R1jFWyDu--4OR_7_-Q=s545" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="545" data-original-width="436" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_QTEH5K06BY7T1QElafN9f1gBKgL5vRcHNxYiliyr2xGVBmQD3AtMAG6zOMwwtO_6RUvhVKP3f-7zrMEAXeuyIrwO0_1FJEfmy-8YaK1of6qnra2u-4fPZi6A7OLpAakDw0x7A3UUor-0geMqLpNud5ml-MLBZK4RjNGB8Kw-R1jFWyDu--4OR_7_-Q=s320" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">McCall 1295</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeSYYdv6a7cAzlV2TqZVypzz27kJmmB_eCEWzq5F77giaYyBNhmEj5T15Y1s1G3jhPujbozYoprZBawvbwU1t7B-8hNc0x_DaKJ4Zb5YrSAj6tHIp9kp1j276uc1LsDmOY37O7r_x6Mha7O-LXWutKptsjlLsMkFMMxceWp5Adln-d42XwjKsnHEYy5A=s1500" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeSYYdv6a7cAzlV2TqZVypzz27kJmmB_eCEWzq5F77giaYyBNhmEj5T15Y1s1G3jhPujbozYoprZBawvbwU1t7B-8hNc0x_DaKJ4Zb5YrSAj6tHIp9kp1j276uc1LsDmOY37O7r_x6Mha7O-LXWutKptsjlLsMkFMMxceWp5Adln-d42XwjKsnHEYy5A=s320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">McCall 1348</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiamq9L3hXVGLwLo3-ECVxKBcgmguKxZP0x4fCtnydzWVIFLMsV9Yd8uv2J6MetTTI1s55ClTqNYkivxwmwb99xrAuUslmMZMBGpuFupB8yd2RV67TJjkBW-2cAiIErhR0_gkHwJW2gSLbJBmDcNGrDfUI8fgZd3PZkAMJxseEHUinV3-p1ubAyTXU-Nw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="256" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiamq9L3hXVGLwLo3-ECVxKBcgmguKxZP0x4fCtnydzWVIFLMsV9Yd8uv2J6MetTTI1s55ClTqNYkivxwmwb99xrAuUslmMZMBGpuFupB8yd2RV67TJjkBW-2cAiIErhR0_gkHwJW2gSLbJBmDcNGrDfUI8fgZd3PZkAMJxseEHUinV3-p1ubAyTXU-Nw=w256-h320" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">McCall 1297</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p> I loved them. But these vintage patterns, if available, were very expensive. Luckily one link popped up for <a href="https://www.decadesofstyle.com/">Decades of Style</a> pattern <span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;">#4008 1940s Rodeo Gal Shirt. It</span> appeared to be a reproduction of McCall's 1297, and it was available in PDF format. The Rodeo Gal Shirt cover drawing shows the exact same illustration as the McCall's 1297, but with less embroidery and minus the smile pocket (non-flap, open chest pockets that are curved, like a smile, with a stitched arrowhead shaped tack on the ends.) I immediately downloaded the pattern.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiw0kpVY2FrW_RzSpd6SyOAPKGtajxHVMr8Aa9H8Zqi-wb7OraByuZ572ft9NeXCKggmFE_JyEZ8OpuzJePFczyG-FEcc-DUw3tuT8Gee6vrhWCNJbwaiOkf1BdQVT0_XJuNvqKo9SxuGTu6sAg-nhKod6YtmP3T9JM2iHqu0lVIuwH6bEEe1OZ4bC8Hw=s1010" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="1010" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiw0kpVY2FrW_RzSpd6SyOAPKGtajxHVMr8Aa9H8Zqi-wb7OraByuZ572ft9NeXCKggmFE_JyEZ8OpuzJePFczyG-FEcc-DUw3tuT8Gee6vrhWCNJbwaiOkf1BdQVT0_XJuNvqKo9SxuGTu6sAg-nhKod6YtmP3T9JM2iHqu0lVIuwH6bEEe1OZ4bC8Hw=w400-h233" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">Decades of Style #4008 1940s Rodeo Gal Shirt</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Wool blend gabardine was a fabric that was used for 1940 RTW western wear and also recommended by the patterns. I used a large piece of cream gabardine left over from my New Years Eve pants for the yokes and cuffs. I found a a rusty red rayon wool blend gabardine for the sleeves and lower bodice in my stash. The metallic gold piping was also from my stash. The snap fasteners from Amazon. Bemberg rayon was used for the yoke lining. The pattern sizing is current and the instructions were good.</p><p> There was one unusual detail I had never seen before . The sleeve had an horizontal slash dart a couple inches from the bottom that secures the sleeve pleats. The slash dart is sewn with the raw edges to the right side of the fabric and is later covered by the cuff. I think it is a clever way to add pleats above the cuff without extending them to the bottom of the sleeve, where they might have caused bumps in the seam where the cuff is attached like a reverse facing.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEit-lMu0EOF9H3jJzapGUTcjcDcae1aMP3p4cG62Gq9CJk4_MYTfDr0XDarueR_pl-_l6q_ooVIQdXsy69vG7LxI4b2htuTcr7HKLL28eF5fbN-i_RvLsnDPcTTeB2YOHtWSDELT22G6oBxsie3LP3RzawpRHUtERCj0ahDQUhQSWx1og_i4vcmS2Ky8Q" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="331" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEit-lMu0EOF9H3jJzapGUTcjcDcae1aMP3p4cG62Gq9CJk4_MYTfDr0XDarueR_pl-_l6q_ooVIQdXsy69vG7LxI4b2htuTcr7HKLL28eF5fbN-i_RvLsnDPcTTeB2YOHtWSDELT22G6oBxsie3LP3RzawpRHUtERCj0ahDQUhQSWx1og_i4vcmS2Ky8Q=w207-h320" width="207" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Slash Dart</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfxphGZ7l77kq2FKwdhr-vajcLqcWGYzbK7Dz8_5t_rjDk3h4sPSti6DBrMFpefyn6zbxK4QsoK4iwDcLnbpzVJS9FU9OCVSwZ8ng8PRdPS9-HpSJwLW1on0t1wE0_I3iEbM3D5SQ8R9oZrA_dk8fOHDu6tXtO0gcVu8_j1ww-V9hiOolHNpDAgteJRw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="287" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfxphGZ7l77kq2FKwdhr-vajcLqcWGYzbK7Dz8_5t_rjDk3h4sPSti6DBrMFpefyn6zbxK4QsoK4iwDcLnbpzVJS9FU9OCVSwZ8ng8PRdPS9-HpSJwLW1on0t1wE0_I3iEbM3D5SQ8R9oZrA_dk8fOHDu6tXtO0gcVu8_j1ww-V9hiOolHNpDAgteJRw" width="205" /></a></div><br /><br /> I chose to do all the embroidery that is shown on the McCall's pattern cover. It is fairly simple as embroidery goes. Satin stitch and stem stitch. But I had not done this kind of embroidery since high school(40+ years) when I decorated my blue chambray work shirt with flowers, peace signs and hearts. I had to buy floss, a hoop, and needles. I also watched a lot of YouTube video on pattern transfer methods and stitching. Knowing my first embroidery attempts would be a bit clumsy (an understatement) I started working on the pieces of fabric that the cuffs were to be cut from. I could hide the cuffs behind my back if necessary. By the time I embroidered the front yokes, and purchased a magnifier for close work, my stitching looked much better. <p></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4V_RKo5vKjU4-tRyEWai6Xu1SYW0NvuncXjexus3lTf-Yut1O44m1Sfy-4y-5HBHR7pXwNm53IncefsJOeXpOmTebgyLfKrs1w8oMPTwbQM29I7HOnP-MqS6I1ftb1MhNyGNVgBhXZCA3IdAEApQOsUe-PMCcR5I7xt005UgCHF7u2Vd-o2khtDJG2A=s2892" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2892" data-original-width="2276" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4V_RKo5vKjU4-tRyEWai6Xu1SYW0NvuncXjexus3lTf-Yut1O44m1Sfy-4y-5HBHR7pXwNm53IncefsJOeXpOmTebgyLfKrs1w8oMPTwbQM29I7HOnP-MqS6I1ftb1MhNyGNVgBhXZCA3IdAEApQOsUe-PMCcR5I7xt005UgCHF7u2Vd-o2khtDJG2A=s320" width="252" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">#4008 1940s Rodeo Gal Shirt Front</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiiQamC2vcF_HtesnqsHxGcUNypAwo-6GLzLzKlgnvzaFG4vFtSnfF_NQP7-hrt--Tr4THwmGDyC1NsUPcfYmugoBd8zli_3kDXxy70UilrreAxbdtr03wNuEyUDkivZLbmXVklw7rf5w1VXi7hU5cYyEO8SU_fSrqNEbWFljjOs5vOwj3fuox_nxcUQ=s3571" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3571" data-original-width="2656" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiiQamC2vcF_HtesnqsHxGcUNypAwo-6GLzLzKlgnvzaFG4vFtSnfF_NQP7-hrt--Tr4THwmGDyC1NsUPcfYmugoBd8zli_3kDXxy70UilrreAxbdtr03wNuEyUDkivZLbmXVklw7rf5w1VXi7hU5cYyEO8SU_fSrqNEbWFljjOs5vOwj3fuox_nxcUQ=s320" width="238" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">#4008 1940s Rodeo Gal Shirt side</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidGX7RiMGTs7hFXYCbnzvd0AtPi3EdCS0W4MxPVglLCzkmsShRw70wH27HBIBFNlzsh5dvDs-qF163tAad7FviooO3iuBGvlHrJnyPjun1hexqGzEuFMrmtd2xBREqxwtVjIXDavPC1NXVjYen9MUcMVsxFY-BZetGPuui35zzQoOzHQfdneIYHE79Jg=s2789" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2789" data-original-width="2273" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidGX7RiMGTs7hFXYCbnzvd0AtPi3EdCS0W4MxPVglLCzkmsShRw70wH27HBIBFNlzsh5dvDs-qF163tAad7FviooO3iuBGvlHrJnyPjun1hexqGzEuFMrmtd2xBREqxwtVjIXDavPC1NXVjYen9MUcMVsxFY-BZetGPuui35zzQoOzHQfdneIYHE79Jg=s320" width="261" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">#4008 1940s Rodeo Gal Shirt back</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">As you can imagine, this project was a lot of work. I had to do my normal fitting alterations, plus embroidery, piping on shaped yokes, and applying snap fasters. But I got it done.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqVPqXTJjUkjVvGUoYNKZ6TZZGVAmg28p42UN5ZbB7lZxz4mShUPnyU3p_6ip63Ct3exIEF24nVg4sJ-n9z_KLyLYBGRv7lx6VtrzSEozEk_vgUMn1-ZLdfsRYBliCundpxaoz9d_d-iqmmPbtzR-x-mQA2Z0liG89lwxKAbxNGxtQRPab5s_g9ow2jQ=s3440" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3440" data-original-width="2218" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqVPqXTJjUkjVvGUoYNKZ6TZZGVAmg28p42UN5ZbB7lZxz4mShUPnyU3p_6ip63Ct3exIEF24nVg4sJ-n9z_KLyLYBGRv7lx6VtrzSEozEk_vgUMn1-ZLdfsRYBliCundpxaoz9d_d-iqmmPbtzR-x-mQA2Z0liG89lwxKAbxNGxtQRPab5s_g9ow2jQ=w413-h640" width="413" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1940's McCall Pattern Rodeo Shirt</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>We had a great time at the rodeo. We watched it from The Vaqueros club (equivalent to box seats) out of the direct sun, with lots of drinks and food. I got several compliments on my blouse from other ladies in the club.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-31736394596447214112022-02-05T19:18:00.000-05:002022-02-05T19:18:14.024-05:00January Sewing <p> My Jan. sewing had a bit of a trend, tops with draped necklines. It wasn't planned, it just happened. </p><p> The first one was featured in the Feb 2021 issue. When I saw it, I recognized it as the same design featured in the Oct 2012 issue. Have you noticed that BurdaStyle is starting to repeat some styles? I have spotted about 4 other repeated styles recently. Younger sewers probably wouldn't notice, but for those of us with some experience and large collections of Burdastyle magazines .....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicj9yOLp_RWV_rB0fgGsQy3odmCxjEWFFCqOqxKAby--PcECYJqg1UzFNMugRsaQH-1u4fbjQT9OyvdOjiZOr9wKtonDioPaw_SFZnMs5hbaEUo0vq4hqESDeGedSOiGXkANc3pCTg_vtJyPJ3Vn635D5vf05_zZm4nS_mwAj88fuJYTRSZq7Zyd_kow=s564" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="564" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicj9yOLp_RWV_rB0fgGsQy3odmCxjEWFFCqOqxKAby--PcECYJqg1UzFNMugRsaQH-1u4fbjQT9OyvdOjiZOr9wKtonDioPaw_SFZnMs5hbaEUo0vq4hqESDeGedSOiGXkANc3pCTg_vtJyPJ3Vn635D5vf05_zZm4nS_mwAj88fuJYTRSZq7Zyd_kow=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDcB2PbK4uLfKMDWBWfbUhUNvHggRXdD1adZ1YMEJq-6c8V2o47xCZT_M3LfwyWza7CxUjpviCi7eHZX4QZ9JFl_n974Sg0TScvltd8N5hJ3qguqQD8zleUJHUA_sLA_qGrc1SISJjV9poPo00nYwTeqxci3MmlvP8ysk2ne3odOUEzrExfhm0zlyGiQ=s1006" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="1006" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDcB2PbK4uLfKMDWBWfbUhUNvHggRXdD1adZ1YMEJq-6c8V2o47xCZT_M3LfwyWza7CxUjpviCi7eHZX4QZ9JFl_n974Sg0TScvltd8N5hJ3qguqQD8zleUJHUA_sLA_qGrc1SISJjV9poPo00nYwTeqxci3MmlvP8ysk2ne3odOUEzrExfhm0zlyGiQ=w400-h248" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The 2021 version of this top was shown made in knit fabric while the 2012 was in stretch woven. The line drawings are identical. I traced the 2012 pattern because my chosen fabric was a woven. I am curious if the patterns are exactly the same or if the more recent one is drafted specifically for knits, but I am too lazy to do the comparison. My fabric was large scale, irregular plaid, in a twill weave wool. The fabric was sold by Fabric Mart Fabrics in 2001 in 72 x 60" panels that actually had fringe on both ends. I kept the fringed remnants to make a scarf. I bought 4 of the panels with some idea of making them into curtains for a dark library/man cave room. That never happened. Because of the fabric softness and the bias cut, I did not have to put in a zipper in this top. I am amazed at how small this top makes my waist look. I assure you, my waist is the same 33" one I have had for years. Ha Ha, maybe my hips got bigger. The top coordinates with the green wool pants I sewed late last year. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMZgLSjuYe9-DuNmSPHx9vCnLJWNY2CqEx5ZfhGZip91x7jV0_oAzNJ1U9wdbO0ZSZqs8XVA1PW3CgPCHAi7I0TIYkQgr5d_MTiLoiIl2d7cQrNbNw_nZ_ch5F0c_sujKUQx0gULnITrqLsRiYLLl8PSG3tJdco2sx1STaKb1cKcnd4-vZLX5KmM3pgA=s2128" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1549" data-original-width="2128" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMZgLSjuYe9-DuNmSPHx9vCnLJWNY2CqEx5ZfhGZip91x7jV0_oAzNJ1U9wdbO0ZSZqs8XVA1PW3CgPCHAi7I0TIYkQgr5d_MTiLoiIl2d7cQrNbNw_nZ_ch5F0c_sujKUQx0gULnITrqLsRiYLLl8PSG3tJdco2sx1STaKb1cKcnd4-vZLX5KmM3pgA=w400-h291" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnOlvntDBSXyCoIBzgfMmHJqszb3nO2W9LYLPd3lhq22Rx04IdklWBga-CwP98PnC7xWyLEloIJ-hCQIkY2BTExavcbGBXD_KfKqbrPED-7IZcgK2uhHSCvu3fdImlklZz1wUURg6DePFqH9kw9as2IPIxYuQkkw3AOltVThb3vHrOzdzOv6HQp7_o2Q=s3719" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3719" data-original-width="2178" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnOlvntDBSXyCoIBzgfMmHJqszb3nO2W9LYLPd3lhq22Rx04IdklWBga-CwP98PnC7xWyLEloIJ-hCQIkY2BTExavcbGBXD_KfKqbrPED-7IZcgK2uhHSCvu3fdImlklZz1wUURg6DePFqH9kw9as2IPIxYuQkkw3AOltVThb3vHrOzdzOv6HQp7_o2Q=w374-h640" width="374" /></a></div><br /><p>Top number two is style 115 from the August 2021 issue of Burdastyle. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitrr0Vj0B29IIN1frklJ5gy47Z7Tc8td2kzoCwN_ODc8uFz_8tdafMX04UDbpCqmRpPFPR8WctxHngJndq4WElHnmJWpSIyYZ9J764xFGl8Zh90BE6pChq6vXrHzCjhkr4Tu57Lc6XdgeBIg-zTvQc7_E1i4axpEN_XUnviZeaCpYWq6nuQu5pYEyj1w=s703" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="703" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitrr0Vj0B29IIN1frklJ5gy47Z7Tc8td2kzoCwN_ODc8uFz_8tdafMX04UDbpCqmRpPFPR8WctxHngJndq4WElHnmJWpSIyYZ9J764xFGl8Zh90BE6pChq6vXrHzCjhkr4Tu57Lc6XdgeBIg-zTvQc7_E1i4axpEN_XUnviZeaCpYWq6nuQu5pYEyj1w=w400-h288" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> It has a high, draped, cross over neckline on a basic boxy bodice. The fabric is a textured cotton blend knit from Metro Fabrics. I miss visiting Metro Fabrics. A friend of mine was recently in NYC and visited Kashi (Metro), Mood and I think, B&J. She said Mood was a mess, like major remodeling and B&J had gone to swatch samples at the end of each row of fabric, instead of customer browsing. I was thinking of going to NYC to look for fabrics for a mother of the groom dress, but my friend's report put me off the idea. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirAnSF64Ca3e5l5-0J1cIOcLgI3UbeDWq7zAAakodzomqItX-KoiAdqHIGVfqTxaQhwimrGcyd5KlzvaVYdKtiGzzeWnGQQLOSgd9KkSeGLPXJOUkfeQG2f9GIPwNP97qGoFIQOIFivcSNqaHZ55T98hHnKSIO1CKeEvsxLKzSsad5eaaRcVh2nawr5g=s1289" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="1289" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirAnSF64Ca3e5l5-0J1cIOcLgI3UbeDWq7zAAakodzomqItX-KoiAdqHIGVfqTxaQhwimrGcyd5KlzvaVYdKtiGzzeWnGQQLOSgd9KkSeGLPXJOUkfeQG2f9GIPwNP97qGoFIQOIFivcSNqaHZ55T98hHnKSIO1CKeEvsxLKzSsad5eaaRcVh2nawr5g=w400-h221" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> I have seen various makes of this top on the internet and the shape of the neckline is very much affected by the drape or stiffness of the chosen fabric. My fabric is fairly firm and the neckline stands up nicely. This top is a great alternative to the sweaters I usually wear in the winter.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-0cuGbVgQCqdhthjjbV4VG0j12BrNACP93m5wl4i0l2KIUTP4HfrbvVNnrza3I-H7vfNyzhQ9qm7roO6fsORp3guYHJbcXYi7F9N3S27VAKkWPMuX7RU1RlyiERyIs1Ip7Ps7xp7BevaOp4w2HOiv7q4i2nUa57UoxBgGRGB8Vtty3mU4y8o_HGYAgg=s3532" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3532" data-original-width="1753" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-0cuGbVgQCqdhthjjbV4VG0j12BrNACP93m5wl4i0l2KIUTP4HfrbvVNnrza3I-H7vfNyzhQ9qm7roO6fsORp3guYHJbcXYi7F9N3S27VAKkWPMuX7RU1RlyiERyIs1Ip7Ps7xp7BevaOp4w2HOiv7q4i2nUa57UoxBgGRGB8Vtty3mU4y8o_HGYAgg=w318-h640" width="318" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-84275460191502732332022-01-01T00:00:00.002-05:002022-01-01T00:00:00.169-05:00Bye Bye 2021<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFdZbOeGdA8p0TziQaMzm3QEtSCPB-6Wej0fOB4dVUl7vleCl4xG04F2gIRM9PusPPG6YlwYnpegNBrf_0WM9Ac_8XNAmW0qE3eBNNLvSfXFyyGmK96IKIfpYDbzfM-UDMSHa35sqnDOfBYRz7O3-seOCA_uNuB13PeiJuK-G2Y0uI7MBqhg7NAXAEAg=s722" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="421" data-original-width="722" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFdZbOeGdA8p0TziQaMzm3QEtSCPB-6Wej0fOB4dVUl7vleCl4xG04F2gIRM9PusPPG6YlwYnpegNBrf_0WM9Ac_8XNAmW0qE3eBNNLvSfXFyyGmK96IKIfpYDbzfM-UDMSHa35sqnDOfBYRz7O3-seOCA_uNuB13PeiJuK-G2Y0uI7MBqhg7NAXAEAg=w400-h234" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKa1gIeBmngEeRFuGplfrIKpOuoRqAm8t_pEzNPdtHmQN1L6fXCdxysNxlP767e41t_iQ1d0TjPxTOc4aUMPlmH50oVleT1CqsuKxprqX7TPVx0uY1uOpvrCDfOTgdrpWWlnfakK3KxuS3TKLolMXGqNlPaT7_5hqUYSr9Kwmpg3dL3nX_HVSCg7hMTA=s3975" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3975" data-original-width="1732" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKa1gIeBmngEeRFuGplfrIKpOuoRqAm8t_pEzNPdtHmQN1L6fXCdxysNxlP767e41t_iQ1d0TjPxTOc4aUMPlmH50oVleT1CqsuKxprqX7TPVx0uY1uOpvrCDfOTgdrpWWlnfakK3KxuS3TKLolMXGqNlPaT7_5hqUYSr9Kwmpg3dL3nX_HVSCg7hMTA=w278-h640" width="278" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Bye Bye 2021. You were better than 2020, but still not wonderful. Here's hoping that 2022 is the best! It is going to be a busy year. We have rescheduled a sailing cruise of the Amalfi coast. Fingers crossed it happens. It was originally scheduled in 2020 for my little sister's 60th birthday. It will be her retirement cruise now. And I will be the mother of the groom at a Sept. wedding. I may sew my dress, I may not. </p><p>December sewing has always been outfits for holiday events, using wonderful, luxurious fabrics featuring sparkle and glitz. I don't have as many events being retired now, and because of Covid. We searched out things to do so that we could get my 85 year old mother out of the house. She complains of not going anywhere, "But Mom, we aren't going anywhere either." We went to our first opera. Mom's comment was "One opera in a lifetime is enough". But I enjoyed it. Simple phrases like "I'm dying!" sound so much better in Italian. We attended a performance of the Nutcracker ballet. which is a family holiday tradition, and a Neil Simon play at local venue. The holiday event outfits were a bit more casual this year, but I could not give up the glitter. </p><p>Green metallic jacquard blouse and dark green gabardine pants. Sewn from vintage Burda Style patterns.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiNleqMtm9xiPVfHwoNjzfxDkj51OR8pcDSguFjeIJh1uU-tKLlr6qNv95iIgt-nW6Y66jBdIBFZ9eWS1MsHXcRFwU9_J8_yKpW5cXK1vm_M7DxlEd6773BO9MRIX8aNxf4jCh7BI9wSA3ADSkSZSh2NpXbIXMStij53pGZf6FRKXpNXaD7CRjLxlvmg=s3916" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3916" data-original-width="2054" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiNleqMtm9xiPVfHwoNjzfxDkj51OR8pcDSguFjeIJh1uU-tKLlr6qNv95iIgt-nW6Y66jBdIBFZ9eWS1MsHXcRFwU9_J8_yKpW5cXK1vm_M7DxlEd6773BO9MRIX8aNxf4jCh7BI9wSA3ADSkSZSh2NpXbIXMStij53pGZf6FRKXpNXaD7CRjLxlvmg=w336-h640" width="336" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 12 2014 117 and 1 2011 134</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhV1eorE9CV5FGW8NFUtDPsMlV6jJWrQtlT5mf05KBhCcad3ytq267e42EEciJQGMvyEwhCEuVJbXNOsDmhjFTliA3AoQ0fo31ydif1b2hfBuM1woe_3R_SqWCZuR4WvSnRBvm0UtP-OXNlN7a1nWbuXCuMkFqck3YgXXaNmwwb_BsQwRuvARilLO_BIQ=s587" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="493" data-original-width="587" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhV1eorE9CV5FGW8NFUtDPsMlV6jJWrQtlT5mf05KBhCcad3ytq267e42EEciJQGMvyEwhCEuVJbXNOsDmhjFTliA3AoQ0fo31ydif1b2hfBuM1woe_3R_SqWCZuR4WvSnRBvm0UtP-OXNlN7a1nWbuXCuMkFqck3YgXXaNmwwb_BsQwRuvARilLO_BIQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-JeeBLYhM0rgQdmYzGc2DLQMzhKzwfL2ADfRk2ws0M0RdSWDv6STNiUp-EGPyTyIFI8c9IjQC3lppB86e8DTFTrT3pJTfJBuTLEhnZKRwEzBqoxqYSyScB-sG-oTFr4TmjX_Tg-04R73EPpJmaArCjY-mZF9Zh1pvDaKydowD8byihuoAS8Z0x7SK6g=s658" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="658" data-original-width="643" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-JeeBLYhM0rgQdmYzGc2DLQMzhKzwfL2ADfRk2ws0M0RdSWDv6STNiUp-EGPyTyIFI8c9IjQC3lppB86e8DTFTrT3pJTfJBuTLEhnZKRwEzBqoxqYSyScB-sG-oTFr4TmjX_Tg-04R73EPpJmaArCjY-mZF9Zh1pvDaKydowD8byihuoAS8Z0x7SK6g=s320" width="313" /></a></div><br /><p>My New Years Eve outfit was the vest and tunic from Cutting Line Designs Artist in Motions pattern.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitnLd9U8p3jAT6DadPEWI03H7wUi1UK_IexIuMwVoBe1TvRKQFPEfNLbSG2Yd68yAV43tEKOjltNsFhUhEUB8ROWyelKGBqq8clJsuDtiNgSDK_NEAzM429vDr1htV0zBexlrQA_cWaZRoRlxB1_BxGe6YVlx33P8AUozvnAl0-h88o1Zszo7d4GkkNQ=s588" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="588" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitnLd9U8p3jAT6DadPEWI03H7wUi1UK_IexIuMwVoBe1TvRKQFPEfNLbSG2Yd68yAV43tEKOjltNsFhUhEUB8ROWyelKGBqq8clJsuDtiNgSDK_NEAzM429vDr1htV0zBexlrQA_cWaZRoRlxB1_BxGe6YVlx33P8AUozvnAl0-h88o1Zszo7d4GkkNQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The vest fabric is a cream colored mesh with gold sequins. It was a bit of a challenge to sew. I used freezer paper, cut to the pattern, to stabilize the armhole and neck while machine basting the trim in place. I tore the paper off along the basting stitches and serged the trim in place. I know there is probably an iron on/rinse away stabilizer designed for machine embroidery that would have been easier to use, but I wanted to use what I had on hand. The tunic is a off white silk from my stash. Pants are a tapered leg, elastic waist style in wool gabardine from an old Vogue pattern. I couldn't find my Cutting Line Designs One Seam pant pattern that would have been perfect for this outfit.</p><p>Happy New Year everyone!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-36178850676924507602021-12-21T18:19:00.000-05:002021-12-21T18:19:27.902-05:00Oct Sewing<p> In early October, DH and I spent a week in New Mexico. I had been there before on a sewing related retreat and knew DH, with his love of rocks and old railroads, would love it. Planned activities were hiking, hot spring soaks, museums of all kinds, heritage sites, scenic railroad rides, and great food. Daily weather in NM in Oct. can be quite brisk, near freezing, in the morning warming up to mid 70's during the day. I packed garments that could be layered, coordinated well with each other, and would be appropriate for sightseeing or hiking. I had planned to sew many garments for the trip, but you know how that goes. We randomly picked the week, but by luck it was one that coincided with both the hot air Balloon Fiesta and peak fall foliage. The Albuquerque, NM Balloon Fiesta was a one of a kind experience. The sight of hundreds of colorful balloon ascending into the sky is awe inspiring. If you ever get a chance to go, take it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9qf1gAcjVa8R-XB8aRrPV4aK1Qmlp4byw9Qcr4tE10zAu57oUWYr1RpSZje_ECkr8BS5-rgO1QUqlgVw4nYJ3SCskPbPAl9QqcAM0UYtywHayw6moatps-I4igL71ipOc81AmCA5QVPMsOsQrgp_6Z_GGr3UoSmTcXUcFszH9q6cb1tOypXS1ILc6Ug=s800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="800" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9qf1gAcjVa8R-XB8aRrPV4aK1Qmlp4byw9Qcr4tE10zAu57oUWYr1RpSZje_ECkr8BS5-rgO1QUqlgVw4nYJ3SCskPbPAl9QqcAM0UYtywHayw6moatps-I4igL71ipOc81AmCA5QVPMsOsQrgp_6Z_GGr3UoSmTcXUcFszH9q6cb1tOypXS1ILc6Ug=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p> <br />Leaving Albuquerque we drove north, headed to Taos , There were numerous hot springs along the way, some just a short hike off the the main road where you can soak in either bathing or birthday suits, Other are commercialized, with the hot waters piped into soaking pools. And with sun shades, changing rooms and refreshments. One of the items I sewed for the trip was a new two piece bathing suit. There are situations where a 2 piece bathing suit makes changing (cars, semi public places) or using the facilities (the "facilities on small boats") easier than a one piece. So I always have one in my wardrobe, though it may not be my best look.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT3lIw9d6zE1AKKFDjD_s0JOlRTfOrvVK8tET4rdqRZAcjAP6JqT-yz_eKx2a-yWGt6ZLtUr8WavWBcLTb0Szm8fEwWrK-dU4yKbeKOL0Kgp7DiEYlDGv_v5fbYPS6Qw3_QMdwCfCtuvHh8e9ACp0DASJ8Vb0osKo7eQoNbD2w3F0WL7UPDQvA5ldBbQ=s2961" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2961" data-original-width="2245" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiT3lIw9d6zE1AKKFDjD_s0JOlRTfOrvVK8tET4rdqRZAcjAP6JqT-yz_eKx2a-yWGt6ZLtUr8WavWBcLTb0Szm8fEwWrK-dU4yKbeKOL0Kgp7DiEYlDGv_v5fbYPS6Qw3_QMdwCfCtuvHh8e9ACp0DASJ8Vb0osKo7eQoNbD2w3F0WL7UPDQvA5ldBbQ=s320" width="243" /></a></div><br /> This bathing suit is from an old pattern I have used before. Fabric was from my stash. <p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaHI1aHAERPYyzNuKgef6-cSsZQ6LG5f_WhmKPbYH4h17L0O3NG9zvd1Cvw1Gv_7_oaXZEleLPhV7iMpn8MjAYDnt7EcfaXhhrVbe-81DZTZF5TYS1ht2JX9FHLU3qNbf1z4K4zAykruQPkvSWHDnC2t0LOkkI-Kk_OrSK6eI1qr5Z-PMLtpoJ5Wbx_g=s1251" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1251" data-original-width="794" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaHI1aHAERPYyzNuKgef6-cSsZQ6LG5f_WhmKPbYH4h17L0O3NG9zvd1Cvw1Gv_7_oaXZEleLPhV7iMpn8MjAYDnt7EcfaXhhrVbe-81DZTZF5TYS1ht2JX9FHLU3qNbf1z4K4zAykruQPkvSWHDnC2t0LOkkI-Kk_OrSK6eI1qr5Z-PMLtpoJ5Wbx_g=s320" width="203" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>We stopped at one of the commercialized hot springs and had a nice soak under a clear blue sky. To be honest the water was a bit too hot for me. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTdKjTW0cvJwayfd65xV44uIHNOlncIu0keA5UwJVweP82q6EU3LhZzyOQwkRLVBseQoHfVtD7HoA5ID_7K_pX2Lz-C4_L61cdnmAvosTNFcCse6ofK9SF51f8p_1lFNooDOyFpB2P83yvsHnrndKxO4_QyGug7C86Gyl1Lq0fSvxgItQnOcf8SQzHzg=s3063" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3063" data-original-width="2984" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTdKjTW0cvJwayfd65xV44uIHNOlncIu0keA5UwJVweP82q6EU3LhZzyOQwkRLVBseQoHfVtD7HoA5ID_7K_pX2Lz-C4_L61cdnmAvosTNFcCse6ofK9SF51f8p_1lFNooDOyFpB2P83yvsHnrndKxO4_QyGug7C86Gyl1Lq0fSvxgItQnOcf8SQzHzg=s320" width="312" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>From Taos we headed up to Chama, near the the </span>Colorado<span> state line. We took a ride on the </span><span>Cumbres
and Toltec Scenic Railroad, which has narrow gauge tracks and steam engines. The </span><span>scenery</span><span> was </span><span>spectacular. T</span><span>he aspen trees, which I had never seen before, had turned a bright yellow and contrasted beautifully with the brown rocks and evergreen trees. </span><span>The</span><span> limited </span><span>color</span><span> scheme was so different from the red, orange and yellow of </span><span>Virginia</span><span> fall foliage. It was a nice change.</span></span></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_9MGo_S0oKyWMkZe_Hn4EmX9iERvWOODKmKWQSYXoszYgUr9pT1Qn_VL4OBinHJXF3tJppz34L6MQU3H2t1XYuYyXgYX16aXTEpwrnfcT3LPqs-BGtmXVOjs2qByBYyXfuu3P8r0TiicugTh2U_0LgCsGsW-TKTbU-rLSmT4QOxCJcbuZnmRgnkGvlQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_9MGo_S0oKyWMkZe_Hn4EmX9iERvWOODKmKWQSYXoszYgUr9pT1Qn_VL4OBinHJXF3tJppz34L6MQU3H2t1XYuYyXgYX16aXTEpwrnfcT3LPqs-BGtmXVOjs2qByBYyXfuu3P8r0TiicugTh2U_0LgCsGsW-TKTbU-rLSmT4QOxCJcbuZnmRgnkGvlQ=s320" width="240" /></a></span></div><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2IfQgjlXaVqKvmKUcB4Nr1vN79pVz-4j3qiSl9x8sxKd_kv7RE5qxgNcIKXis24rUAN7Q8MoU9DpbaSel8h7KttGIKGHjpsWVFXVQ0STh_u185VVZCtaPgBFbfeWA9gwOyAup2hsmYfIUKoP72v7B0oj60QM9X-2tN6-g11wWLxORQ72fXoXmZEFq9A=s8496" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2144" data-original-width="8496" height="101" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2IfQgjlXaVqKvmKUcB4Nr1vN79pVz-4j3qiSl9x8sxKd_kv7RE5qxgNcIKXis24rUAN7Q8MoU9DpbaSel8h7KttGIKGHjpsWVFXVQ0STh_u185VVZCtaPgBFbfeWA9gwOyAup2hsmYfIUKoP72v7B0oj60QM9X-2tN6-g11wWLxORQ72fXoXmZEFq9A=w400-h101" width="400" /></a></span></div><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>Heading south, we stayed the night in </span><span>Espanola</span><span>. We had a great meal in a local </span><span>restaurant</span><span> recommended by a fellow train passenger. And stayed at a family owned hotel with </span></span><span>authentic adobe structures </span><span> </span><span>and architecture accented
by hand carved corbels, portals and hand made Mexican tile floors. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>I wore my me made shrug set , a </span><span>sleeveless</span><span> </span><span>cowl</span><span> neck top and matching shrug from Burda Nov 2013. I made it from a marled poly spandex knit from Walmart. When I got too warm, I just removed </span><span>the</span><span> shrug and tied it around my waist. It looked like a self fabric belt. I did shorten the tunic and added elastic to the edge of the shrug to keep it from stretching out.</span></span></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbga1fy4U1A4Z40HA-FiaHguMP2a7t6GWzemdfAznzJ6bu9WUNZIIzum5mrscHUuoh2G-LL6ECwq6RUmhFJe0DK4aLPojS2aeASYIVsMON-tg7mfqRnMdxxIDOCkZgNPPW0CKQaSiAMUPNrFx-EzOI-welbeFqWJn2tuOJ9wlLAMi14hag-qRdBeAiUA=s957" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="957" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbga1fy4U1A4Z40HA-FiaHguMP2a7t6GWzemdfAznzJ6bu9WUNZIIzum5mrscHUuoh2G-LL6ECwq6RUmhFJe0DK4aLPojS2aeASYIVsMON-tg7mfqRnMdxxIDOCkZgNPPW0CKQaSiAMUPNrFx-EzOI-welbeFqWJn2tuOJ9wlLAMi14hag-qRdBeAiUA=s320" width="320" /></a></span></div><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHB25ppAdTXjy3ulflsCtlWEVlOM77blFIf-7Yjz1TSgDr5gzUmvDe8FiYZAJXb8Jfq9luL4GAcUQ3N00xKOSIh3vqEBh-Z0ubXYa1nVvhLgmE-h0vU-vEn2JQWkDya3wVG2ld7tXQuRnhAebzk-kOsH2iramfTXxcX7RDcut_V047_io7W68_dDlfqg=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHB25ppAdTXjy3ulflsCtlWEVlOM77blFIf-7Yjz1TSgDr5gzUmvDe8FiYZAJXb8Jfq9luL4GAcUQ3N00xKOSIh3vqEBh-Z0ubXYa1nVvhLgmE-h0vU-vEn2JQWkDya3wVG2ld7tXQuRnhAebzk-kOsH2iramfTXxcX7RDcut_V047_io7W68_dDlfqg=s320" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 11 2013 111</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><br /></span></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;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmNgdWkGsjh9GjtcY1_yl02vqd4GGSOBos8NWNMSHr_N0xnev5KMZm3lvYUKeWQSz1HTIBtVFnQvqYUj-EwtkAKd74hkLg5XDrchPxnH0Z4TU7MLqlo7hKrtyEUZAj00LJQAvXrpGe3jglIW4-2JW-XcTOJan7WUbsyivgJkO1cA_duysyUKjjnd748Q=s3042" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3042" data-original-width="2917" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmNgdWkGsjh9GjtcY1_yl02vqd4GGSOBos8NWNMSHr_N0xnev5KMZm3lvYUKeWQSz1HTIBtVFnQvqYUj-EwtkAKd74hkLg5XDrchPxnH0Z4TU7MLqlo7hKrtyEUZAj00LJQAvXrpGe3jglIW4-2JW-XcTOJan7WUbsyivgJkO1cA_duysyUKjjnd748Q=s320" width="307" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 11 2013 shrug set</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">And finally to Sante Fe. I highly recommend seeing the art collection in the State Capital building, visiting the Natural History museum and of course window shopping. I love being able to visit the Sante Fe Weaving Gallery,<span> <span>Santa
Fe Dry Goods, and other clothing stores featuring unique, artistic garments. I always get so many ideas and inspiration for my own garment making.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">We enjoyed it so much we are planning our next trip.</span></p>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-87221574664528512652021-09-03T15:45:00.000-04:002021-09-03T15:45:59.578-04:00Topping Off my Summer sewing<p> The outside temperatures have dropped significantly and it feels like fall. And a package of wool fabrics arrived from Fabric Mart Fabrics this afternoon. So I have pushed myself to document my late summer sewing makes. All sewn in August, all tops, all sleeveless, and all from Burda magazines.</p><p>Number 1. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZRMe1FeWjXgY7X0ZhHdhfwNHQvinfS-ZJ5aG4-1_qopci6negK3FOu1mxACp5oj-APC78G57pfkFEM6Qtha-pdQ87csLt8l-8t1tgoRTu1Q_IUPMsFNysSJiRgB7Whg71UprCmoVIGgPh/s535/Slide1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="535" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZRMe1FeWjXgY7X0ZhHdhfwNHQvinfS-ZJ5aG4-1_qopci6negK3FOu1mxACp5oj-APC78G57pfkFEM6Qtha-pdQ87csLt8l-8t1tgoRTu1Q_IUPMsFNysSJiRgB7Whg71UprCmoVIGgPh/s320/Slide1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p> Burda 6 2018 109 sewn from a remnant of a light weight silk crepe print. As I was cutting the fabric, I remembered how this fabric shifted about during cutting and sewing on the original project. Rather that do the bias finish on the neck and arm holes, I lined the bodice in cotton batiste. The silk was droopier than the lining fabric resulting in a "droopy boob" look on the upper bodice. Also contributing to this is the under bust seam which is not right under the bust as depicted in the line drawing, but much lower. The under bust seam starts 1" above the waist at the side seam. I double checked the pattern on the magazine insert. I also looked at the versions of this top sewn by the community on the Burda Russian site and many had the same problem. I will wear it around the house. Because it is red, my favorite color.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigcW0EOTRM404xcgnr-s_zNoo4FTX93qcyS3Y6YChHzujGBMjd71kozLYqlTnpgfgPW1SeUCA-U6EhZi93QUFftU6swYqMzhjxQwegYJ5qb3gTjjlVfKcskjv8Wuaxz4RT07blE95GM2Hs/s2048/Burda+6+2018+109+Red+silk.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1360" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigcW0EOTRM404xcgnr-s_zNoo4FTX93qcyS3Y6YChHzujGBMjd71kozLYqlTnpgfgPW1SeUCA-U6EhZi93QUFftU6swYqMzhjxQwegYJ5qb3gTjjlVfKcskjv8Wuaxz4RT07blE95GM2Hs/w266-h400/Burda+6+2018+109+Red+silk.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 6 2008</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Number 2.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiBrpT2dKXKGEhLLi-gbhTWc54ADwYlocBTYhNUVQABwFU9L0Ya3nqV4ZATT1utLIeNjnGY0QdcFW4psI5heL4oOJjWN06cuDBp3nAMGjYAb3T9an2CFhZA2eHNK1gGyhtaxbKqmQo_yJ/s778/Slide3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="778" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiBrpT2dKXKGEhLLi-gbhTWc54ADwYlocBTYhNUVQABwFU9L0Ya3nqV4ZATT1utLIeNjnGY0QdcFW4psI5heL4oOJjWN06cuDBp3nAMGjYAb3T9an2CFhZA2eHNK1gGyhtaxbKqmQo_yJ/w400-h259/Slide3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Burda 3 2006 104 . Love the lines of this one. Cut in armholes, seams for shaping and topstitching, and back shoulder darts (which I need). I made it out of a yard of turquoise white stretch chambray. Unfortunately the top stitching doesn't show very well. This one got a lot of wear. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS5-nj9X1ihuI_Z47U1NKK-OoB8qNP7E9jAtAJRm66EMk7XQJgxqylJN2qBdAjeufAwZNNN4U5pOksivAQTN4a9ma1YL1HaeXq7e5LHEo8ISwvaTD1WZC_4fuV4eESpiW5GZlViE_uL4vr/s2048/burda+3+2006+104.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1562" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS5-nj9X1ihuI_Z47U1NKK-OoB8qNP7E9jAtAJRm66EMk7XQJgxqylJN2qBdAjeufAwZNNN4U5pOksivAQTN4a9ma1YL1HaeXq7e5LHEo8ISwvaTD1WZC_4fuV4eESpiW5GZlViE_uL4vr/w305-h400/burda+3+2006+104.jpg" width="305" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 3 2006</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p>Number 3</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83WarKiVzohdpdSF7yWJiRpJU3Q2cRwCLLH55_vdgEkjf103jEJF_rfD_fhTYH7DXSDt5JMMDYrOsct7XWWL1sBa_lK_7NypQ9mC4GDTpbu7Q9kvpK4aXTbWdrEzfPkLjA02GvaDomxiP/s788/Slide4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="509" data-original-width="788" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83WarKiVzohdpdSF7yWJiRpJU3Q2cRwCLLH55_vdgEkjf103jEJF_rfD_fhTYH7DXSDt5JMMDYrOsct7XWWL1sBa_lK_7NypQ9mC4GDTpbu7Q9kvpK4aXTbWdrEzfPkLjA02GvaDomxiP/w400-h259/Slide4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>From June of 1997. Crossover top with tie accent, princess seaming, and the back shoulder darts again. The fabric is a cotton print. Based on the yardage of fabric I had, I suspect I bought it to back a quilt. This print says beach vacation to me. I am not the only one to pull this pattern out of the stash recently. I found a French sewing blogger that used the top pattern to make a dress in 2019.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg548zqUdl6bMCCWMO054EVxHu9kCJcQ_wflC8-0Mvss2OpVGu3Os63KPlxF66F8FFYg2V7o5z_XKIIlF5poceKVRCwch4fMAwHwGEPkuolIHZslc5HOEYDWhhaG0JGNfnv0Yz0C5H-1ohJ/s2548/Burda+6+1997.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2548" data-original-width="1234" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg548zqUdl6bMCCWMO054EVxHu9kCJcQ_wflC8-0Mvss2OpVGu3Os63KPlxF66F8FFYg2V7o5z_XKIIlF5poceKVRCwch4fMAwHwGEPkuolIHZslc5HOEYDWhhaG0JGNfnv0Yz0C5H-1ohJ/w310-h640/Burda+6+1997.jpg" width="310" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 6 1997</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> Number 4.<div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURYfBweLp5lCp6ehmKIbauZ_M_QBjktaZYDFlP_3N78w1VfCYdtyDkfvh5vWivQAAdHgpTJdF3UacV2cg3F-duCiGxqP36tu3rNgyE_ZYswUdv6PcbLN7IRXPHkNBfopGzCmbRr9mOT-b/s712/Slide2.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="712" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURYfBweLp5lCp6ehmKIbauZ_M_QBjktaZYDFlP_3N78w1VfCYdtyDkfvh5vWivQAAdHgpTJdF3UacV2cg3F-duCiGxqP36tu3rNgyE_ZYswUdv6PcbLN7IRXPHkNBfopGzCmbRr9mOT-b/w400-h284/Slide2.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 2 2017 106</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Looking at this pattern, I wondered what it would look like made in an ombre fabric. I tried making it from a lightweight silk ombre scarf I had in my closet. The fabric was too lightweight and the project ended up in the trash. I decided to make my own ombre fabric in a more sewable weight by dying a piece from my stash. The color of the silk fabric was a beigey yellow. Not an "in" color right now. I was lucky to find a small spool of matching thread in the bin saved from my mother's sewing room. I used Apple Green Rit Dye and the stovetop method to dye the fabric. It took about 15 minutes of dipping the ends of the yardage in the dye pot. Not long, but my arms ached. I love the way the flounce is draped, starting at the side seam and forming a sleeve as it goes to the back. Fortunately there are detailed instructions for assembling this top in the magazine. I did the narrow hem on the flounce by hand after unsuccessfully trying both serger and sewing machine techniques. I did not put in the slit at the top of the back because the neck opening is way big enough to get my head through. Even after I raised the V neckline slightly. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7ZVTpqF-eio6OYSJ9L8G_oTbZz6F4EWZOb2L9xyP_1gm4QizmLglphgumb1jYcAgceQhBaioJhN9XUq-HGDnhaPtMwLOeYNgcyLCNS9fzq6VoErSbmDl1es0oN1_t6_cjB51L6KQKesh/s2516/BUrda+ombre.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2516" data-original-width="1250" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7ZVTpqF-eio6OYSJ9L8G_oTbZz6F4EWZOb2L9xyP_1gm4QizmLglphgumb1jYcAgceQhBaioJhN9XUq-HGDnhaPtMwLOeYNgcyLCNS9fzq6VoErSbmDl1es0oN1_t6_cjB51L6KQKesh/w318-h640/BUrda+ombre.jpg" width="318" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 2 2017</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuGBKu7Chd-w7aEbOLqiVgxl2yjcqgv4AG6lQNx6jtPDIhmDGkOsX2b-9smJ4p1EmoDGGJM860p1xAwneG1gi__qGHi5Z70LhgF7hWFC_vr_gjdzJ28jxfYmeZzV-oOxbAy-cM6ot6o-gI/s1639/ombre+side+view+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1639" data-original-width="1352" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuGBKu7Chd-w7aEbOLqiVgxl2yjcqgv4AG6lQNx6jtPDIhmDGkOsX2b-9smJ4p1EmoDGGJM860p1xAwneG1gi__qGHi5Z70LhgF7hWFC_vr_gjdzJ28jxfYmeZzV-oOxbAy-cM6ot6o-gI/s320/ombre+side+view+2.jpg" width="264" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 2 2017 back</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I was amused to see the peppers we are currently harvesting from the garden are similar in color to my top. </p><p>Now I am off to pat and fondle my new wools to get inspiration for fall sewing.</p></div>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-34881529862467320482021-08-05T13:48:00.000-04:002021-08-05T13:48:22.717-04:00Summer Travels<p><span style="font-family: arial;">July was a month of much travel and minimal sewing. Our early July trip was to a hot, humid location so I decided to sew some linen garments and see if I would find them more comfortable/wrinkle free in that type of climate.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">DS#1, age 29 decided to quit his job as a wine salesman and go to law school. He starts his classes at Louisiana State University in August.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNPR-WFeNWC5B2ahiOX3pwe8vi-pt1ZPJZf3dE2Obx1t6m85beXeABzYU0KPsmRLehsHo_Clw1Y_Q6HsblvKNPIYMvuTPB9tc7C8NYDCyfsbfXxWZMz-ZZ9b1OUezPFcTuRmBk6-IWHUe/s2663/LSU+MOM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1181" data-original-width="2663" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBNPR-WFeNWC5B2ahiOX3pwe8vi-pt1ZPJZf3dE2Obx1t6m85beXeABzYU0KPsmRLehsHo_Clw1Y_Q6HsblvKNPIYMvuTPB9tc7C8NYDCyfsbfXxWZMz-ZZ9b1OUezPFcTuRmBk6-IWHUe/s320/LSU+MOM.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Early in July, DH and I helped he and his fiancé drive their cars from Richmond, VA to Baton Rouge, LA. It was 3-days of driving through 7 states. There were a few adventures. I discovered disposable face masks are good for other purposes when one finds oneself in a grubby gas station bathroom in rural Georgia (detour around massive traffic jam on I85) with no toilet paper. Or who knew the best restaurant near Atmore, AL is hiding in a dilapidated strip mall, furnished with a mix of booths repurposed from multiple types of restaurants; western, 50’s diner, and 70’s chic. But the food was great, prices were low (what? no "7.5% meals tax" on top of local tax), and all mixed drinks were guaranteed to contain 1.5 oz. of alcohol, according to the sign at the bar. The large number of local policemen, having a group dinner in the back room, kept us from extensively testing the validity of this claim.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> Before our trip I sewed up a pair of linen/cotton shorts and cotton lycra T shirt. The pattern for the shorts was Burda 12/2010 /108 pattern hemmed at knee length. I used this pattern last summer for the shorts in my <a href="http://sewtawdry.blogspot.com/2020/07/birthday-suit.html">Birthday Suit</a>.</span></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUOWisGUpVxAifzDx8uG3v0GpV6iJR9_WkgY9ED-fLXP9UFiAiv8WODkTOEHMa-1tzou-s97IelELCAp9z5gk4EPMJpV0weAcEfaALThiEi_B0aUViJaPz_T9OrRttidC_ZFT_GY_i3eB/s400/Burda12+2010+108.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="338" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUOWisGUpVxAifzDx8uG3v0GpV6iJR9_WkgY9ED-fLXP9UFiAiv8WODkTOEHMa-1tzou-s97IelELCAp9z5gk4EPMJpV0weAcEfaALThiEi_B0aUViJaPz_T9OrRttidC_ZFT_GY_i3eB/s320/Burda12+2010+108.png" width="270" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> The printed linen cotton blend fabric was a “4 yard for $10” deal from FabricMartFabrics, purchased a couple of years ago. The print is lime green and beige. A color combo I had never considered wearing. But it is one I have seen a lot this summer, and it is starting to grow on me. And I remembered I had a necklace with stones of peridot green and beige druzy crystals.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjxGXyYfvPK2XVU6WuW-z2VUE1tR70Fw-h3HbVXREjLz46PB9YOCRap2IeMpFSlP_o8m1VK15hVzzTD7XMTMGYgilidILY_GPnemslIGcuN5_csuRlt4KO6POUoDZuWG8crhRd31Ojcwb2/s2048/FMF+Linen+Cotton+Blend.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjxGXyYfvPK2XVU6WuW-z2VUE1tR70Fw-h3HbVXREjLz46PB9YOCRap2IeMpFSlP_o8m1VK15hVzzTD7XMTMGYgilidILY_GPnemslIGcuN5_csuRlt4KO6POUoDZuWG8crhRd31Ojcwb2/s320/FMF+Linen+Cotton+Blend.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUSvfadhUqWfGJzGRovHB5vvx1qrKmtUq2i9Eodcrr-N-9tnPFoVbujHNt2XiapXZrPvVWjuKQRkSNqosbwd4rudUazkOFauJ4ALuOXnoNLfIjDetHT7MmKfiDKD7UcIq3FU-eCjTQN-Y0/s2048/20210805_114504.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUSvfadhUqWfGJzGRovHB5vvx1qrKmtUq2i9Eodcrr-N-9tnPFoVbujHNt2XiapXZrPvVWjuKQRkSNqosbwd4rudUazkOFauJ4ALuOXnoNLfIjDetHT7MmKfiDKD7UcIq3FU-eCjTQN-Y0/s320/20210805_114504.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> <span style="font-family: arial;"> I also made a coordinating, wide neck, cap sleeve cotton/lycra T shirt from Vogue 1141.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnuWqbpK9AJUe6uMD1D2WGVrDVrZbLYzH3ItYqColRdt4Gpblch5gQOuSSv4bmROCuerxZfMxPOKURBW29OWz-qXu19w5zir1Kz8zYhzWiFYUh8O6RbcBvzOiCzmXLJt_jF2cR2IVBezS/s651/Vogue+1141+t+shirt.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="651" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnuWqbpK9AJUe6uMD1D2WGVrDVrZbLYzH3ItYqColRdt4Gpblch5gQOuSSv4bmROCuerxZfMxPOKURBW29OWz-qXu19w5zir1Kz8zYhzWiFYUh8O6RbcBvzOiCzmXLJt_jF2cR2IVBezS/s320/Vogue+1141+t+shirt.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vogue 1141</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;">Back to linen. I though Richmond was hot and humid, but Baton Rouge is much hotter and more humid, especially after the daily rain shower. <br /></span><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> The wearing test was while touring the LSU campus. The linen shorts were very comfortable. They still wrinkled but at least they did not lay on my skin, soaking up sweat and showing it in dark damp spots like the T shirt. I don’t perspire much, even when exercising, but I did that day just walking around . </span></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFQNAZals2KpCVRqo3y_fyqFHTXQ2kqLSfpDq5nHZU83Tm4WEo4B6XgCyo6VTXEPz9xobtUYe2ChPeEk0hhLVNOGJ-lwG-UTdtxVTYZgZfwkSbNQ4Koht2qAMg_eM9gebNkmlnX6pPl3oy/s2048/20210703_151859.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFQNAZals2KpCVRqo3y_fyqFHTXQ2kqLSfpDq5nHZU83Tm4WEo4B6XgCyo6VTXEPz9xobtUYe2ChPeEk0hhLVNOGJ-lwG-UTdtxVTYZgZfwkSbNQ4Koht2qAMg_eM9gebNkmlnX6pPl3oy/s320/20210703_151859.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LSU Law building</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR2BVI_O8TeJ4jZR5ew3QxX93ztS79AncB_LiH9kfoKHGUlrAF5a_2zJnNuNpvwfrHVScyQpM6jz2IPT7OB86fF8_UfmvBqxr5ezdX3Gccap_si4WHJrSCw2tK94FEnglmh21Z7TvqdvDi/s2048/wrinkles+and+sweat.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1047" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR2BVI_O8TeJ4jZR5ew3QxX93ztS79AncB_LiH9kfoKHGUlrAF5a_2zJnNuNpvwfrHVScyQpM6jz2IPT7OB86fF8_UfmvBqxr5ezdX3Gccap_si4WHJrSCw2tK94FEnglmh21Z7TvqdvDi/w328-h640/wrinkles+and+sweat.jpg" width="328" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wrinkles and damp spots</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">DH and I had our picture with the statue of the LSU tiger mascot. I felt a bit disloyal to the Penn State Nittany lion statue of my alma mater. We also visited Mike the tiger, a real Bengal tiger who lives in a leafy, green habitat near the football stadium. He was sleeping in the shade, an appropriate activity for the weather that day. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I had seen and admired some linen print, short and top sets on Net a Porter. </span></p><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/AVvXsEjGrkUuxkg_kSH8TypI16MeDp_9KzJRI6DWP1pNhPCs4EkUI1TheU9rvoppoOtMcePRmCcZZloC1oALR-nEOvFUuhuR61Bor0v5I_eP61RzUtb9KzM7FIat6AXNaSeIiq56ZVNhH619GqfG/s682/linen+sets.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="503" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGrkUuxkg_kSH8TypI16MeDp_9KzJRI6DWP1pNhPCs4EkUI1TheU9rvoppoOtMcePRmCcZZloC1oALR-nEOvFUuhuR61Bor0v5I_eP61RzUtb9KzM7FIat6AXNaSeIiq56ZVNhH619GqfG/s320/linen+sets.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> They were very cute but a bit frilly. I made a top from a Burda envelope pattern in the same fabric as the shorts. </span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-ESZWY92WjORXeFXSTMksGvMNYgitkGiti-3JFqbumm-3c-qookC7AxJ5TOuCE8AJ2DAOap3gfG8C_6NJbYBGv2_06EYsJwAj4JhOiOwxIh688CfgBID6NVvqpoNcSMPrGAQi1j9bRZr/s2048/Burda+6819.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1423" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-ESZWY92WjORXeFXSTMksGvMNYgitkGiti-3JFqbumm-3c-qookC7AxJ5TOuCE8AJ2DAOap3gfG8C_6NJbYBGv2_06EYsJwAj4JhOiOwxIh688CfgBID6NVvqpoNcSMPrGAQi1j9bRZr/s320/Burda+6819.jpg" width="222" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burda 6819</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-family: arial;">And now I now have my own linen short set. A bit more tailored than the N-a-P sets and in a subtle print, but something I would actually wear.</span></p><p><br style="text-align: left;" /></p></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiutTveQgw_7SDP_MaEW7zkExAyCrneryfuTjllGx9aVaVgLnhZkPff781_5xH30-Iky6oMRrdPtfy_vsHPr06IYt-nwB0bKDH8WG8hyq7zvTaIsmCE2v7Vc_TNV-fbnVoUViEkAVDQSdc/s2048/20210728_100658+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1186" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiutTveQgw_7SDP_MaEW7zkExAyCrneryfuTjllGx9aVaVgLnhZkPff781_5xH30-Iky6oMRrdPtfy_vsHPr06IYt-nwB0bKDH8WG8hyq7zvTaIsmCE2v7Vc_TNV-fbnVoUViEkAVDQSdc/w370-h640/20210728_100658+%25281%2529.jpg" width="370" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Linen print short set</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;"> By far the most comfortable clothes I wore during our stay in Baton Rouge were loose fitting shorts and tops of woven fabrics. I took a bunch of the silk tanks tops I had sewn in the past, and they were cool, comfortable and looked great. </span><span style="text-align: left;">I came home from my trip and made a few more, which I will share in the next post.</span></span></div></div><div><br /></div><br /><br />Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-21104603605204451162021-06-29T07:58:00.002-04:002021-06-29T07:58:49.892-04:00SW Whistles Shirt<p>My latest make is the Sewing Workshop Pattern Whistles Shirt.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGdZI0iQHxHuTrjYoLDc60Lv-PtMw4XS4U4OOMH8aZY4szdDPLx78lp4i2UHukWVQU1QrRA9zaXZhj-DsQaWW7IpGxs5m8m9lgUDjywlJaDEFeD-0Cp0TNPXX3ltmeW3K4BUl9sp3belki/s952/SW+Bells+and+Whistles+Pattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="952" data-original-width="736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGdZI0iQHxHuTrjYoLDc60Lv-PtMw4XS4U4OOMH8aZY4szdDPLx78lp4i2UHukWVQU1QrRA9zaXZhj-DsQaWW7IpGxs5m8m9lgUDjywlJaDEFeD-0Cp0TNPXX3ltmeW3K4BUl9sp3belki/s320/SW+Bells+and+Whistles+Pattern.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"> The Whistles shirt is the one in the lower left in the above picture, with the long tapered ( whistles) flanges. The fabric is painterly panels from Noelle Phares printed on cotton fabric. </span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_VKxhJ5Am4Vg3NLZRShPPAIjqnAJxAe6nHFDI8Iax36oQpIChcBpDzWEJ4W_oJRoBuCEgDNxGUFyOZKN9jwPwNAQgxf3dvIh4d_RvpHn5SoMe6yG2aipvi4u_QuurWTIZ2azOnQRvvCs/s794/Noelle+Phares+Print.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_VKxhJ5Am4Vg3NLZRShPPAIjqnAJxAe6nHFDI8Iax36oQpIChcBpDzWEJ4W_oJRoBuCEgDNxGUFyOZKN9jwPwNAQgxf3dvIh4d_RvpHn5SoMe6yG2aipvi4u_QuurWTIZ2azOnQRvvCs/s320/Noelle+Phares+Print.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Noelle Phares panel print</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">This shirt made in Ms. Phares's panels was the the featured garment for the May Sew Confident <i>club. </i>A subscription service that provides kits,, instructional videos, etc. to paying members.<span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"> I am not a member of the club and already had the pattern so I went out to Noelle Phares's Etsy shop and bought 4 panels that were different than the ones offered in the </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">kits. It</span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"> was a fun exercise to lay out the pattern on the panels so that the blocks of color were pleasing in the finished shirt. This pattern is basically a boxy shirt with extended shoulders and the different flanges. The pattern </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">envelope</span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> suggested a size medium for my body measurements. I made a size small because I do not like massive ease ( 6 inches for a size medium) in any garments I wear, even oversize ones. </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2nrjllv0JM1zBM6TjM9nq_6Zf61x9TliP0ZT5BQMJ5bTv4XGYmvdig89id3MTSojUFwbPqkj1uWmqLYsvYMCqjO4PyFrKmMsMyN0_YP1-D1IvFgPu_JNRVjDQSOfkENFrcYe-weLxrwH/s2048/Whistles+front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1379" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2nrjllv0JM1zBM6TjM9nq_6Zf61x9TliP0ZT5BQMJ5bTv4XGYmvdig89id3MTSojUFwbPqkj1uWmqLYsvYMCqjO4PyFrKmMsMyN0_YP1-D1IvFgPu_JNRVjDQSOfkENFrcYe-weLxrwH/w269-h400/Whistles+front.jpg" width="269" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SW Whistles shirt front</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMw6QvO5Vepni1kHKHSlgLbFupgmpFoZNCTyXexMzkmICgviTDUJk1BAYAbMEPWVx2GDoHgzwsuwAIJjiwwuYYfcO5ZEVKv-nSafqZv5VAwXCHXrtb1aMPkAM_5OSDfsnxK0xTQJT17A15/s2048/Whistles+back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1384" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMw6QvO5Vepni1kHKHSlgLbFupgmpFoZNCTyXexMzkmICgviTDUJk1BAYAbMEPWVx2GDoHgzwsuwAIJjiwwuYYfcO5ZEVKv-nSafqZv5VAwXCHXrtb1aMPkAM_5OSDfsnxK0xTQJT17A15/w270-h400/Whistles+back.jpg" width="270" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SW Whistles Shirt Back</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC0eyxtL0dU1DK8zhxNbLmrZzq-tPZ1JrJ8Go73oLNctsxvIacmZKq-2Ro999nrVmJFH1e2IDDuiPaygqdhyphenhyphenzLOptQzf6-3LMIKwcw75n8S1gScct_aE57P5DVCEsnCnz1wAM6zlNa6btw/s2048/WHistles+Shirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1477" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC0eyxtL0dU1DK8zhxNbLmrZzq-tPZ1JrJ8Go73oLNctsxvIacmZKq-2Ro999nrVmJFH1e2IDDuiPaygqdhyphenhyphenzLOptQzf6-3LMIKwcw75n8S1gScct_aE57P5DVCEsnCnz1wAM6zlNa6btw/w289-h400/WHistles+Shirt.jpg" width="289" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-52066491783374416322021-06-23T14:35:00.000-04:002021-06-23T14:35:49.740-04:00Burda Bustier Jan 1998 126<p> I have always thought it would be interesting to sew either a corset or bustier top. One with built in bra cups, multiple vertical seamed sections below the bust in the rib area, and waist shaping. I discovered that bustiers are different that corsets. A bustier "boots" your bust, while a corset cinches your waist. I believe the top that I just finished is a bustier style because it fits the description of a bustier being "a sexy lingerie style that can be worn as outerwear."</p><p>I found this top in an old issue of Burda Jan -1998. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMAI4qqHeRcU3VEPmqXAfeymoTcqneUZ_rDL3437_hr-RHkjjUocDVZ79iQmXr3r8knV-1w5ExDhgTVSsGRVYDJ18H1PhueDKcnw5rMFknFanPvfC6VqHYpVAd9xMfPnayOjHLoWO6H-pb/s2048/Burda+1+1998+126.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1774" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMAI4qqHeRcU3VEPmqXAfeymoTcqneUZ_rDL3437_hr-RHkjjUocDVZ79iQmXr3r8knV-1w5ExDhgTVSsGRVYDJ18H1PhueDKcnw5rMFknFanPvfC6VqHYpVAd9xMfPnayOjHLoWO6H-pb/s320/Burda+1+1998+126.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p> I was amused to see that it used some of the same pattern pieces as a dress, in the same issue, of the type Burda often features for Octobre Fest.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhEUAMI3COb7Iz0Q1eD9DFiVTJZj9_T-qfQthTRM6FgI-1sS02_XT0n4r7oQI947PZmlYVrpTlm7jR3HBYEQ0rpug_RamlrE5OeAcvo88kCmWze4K0jptaApT48Fmj9D0Mr_w3uKS1Ns2/s2020/Burda+1+1998+126+line.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="2020" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhEUAMI3COb7Iz0Q1eD9DFiVTJZj9_T-qfQthTRM6FgI-1sS02_XT0n4r7oQI947PZmlYVrpTlm7jR3HBYEQ0rpug_RamlrE5OeAcvo88kCmWze4K0jptaApT48Fmj9D0Mr_w3uKS1Ns2/s320/Burda+1+1998+126+line.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGDUgHbgEc9BfSSaDaetCzBfo4Ql_0kKVleKJzzo71CncfF3oVDWVFbXM1ILbzh1FS6l_hQKODWbrhoyrHwsWa1G7qDcBIxfxZCZ0jCDS_5UUmlQjRUiG4xpTbclvgTCDGMlprJNasoY37/s2048/dress.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1829" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGDUgHbgEc9BfSSaDaetCzBfo4Ql_0kKVleKJzzo71CncfF3oVDWVFbXM1ILbzh1FS6l_hQKODWbrhoyrHwsWa1G7qDcBIxfxZCZ0jCDS_5UUmlQjRUiG4xpTbclvgTCDGMlprJNasoY37/s320/dress.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I still had scraps of a blue plaid fabric leftover from making this skirt last summer. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7qZBSRAyGsvKfgyXgrF8m63jFuraCTc1ac_-RnJu-W8B4UciTVnapYjUzw8eCP0vSlRF23-z2-bBJsJZYq1Kc1rj3pUumfnwCEHy4Y3hx8C55CHfYBaTmrG3wgD7vRMYJ1fqK2tykgsie/s2048/20200803_162216+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1154" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7qZBSRAyGsvKfgyXgrF8m63jFuraCTc1ac_-RnJu-W8B4UciTVnapYjUzw8eCP0vSlRF23-z2-bBJsJZYq1Kc1rj3pUumfnwCEHy4Y3hx8C55CHfYBaTmrG3wgD7vRMYJ1fqK2tykgsie/w225-h400/20200803_162216+%25282%2529.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br />Nothing else was inspiring me at the time so I decided to use the scraps to make this top. I was able to cut all the pieces out of the scrap fabric. But then I discovered that my plaid wasn't matching at some important seams. The plaid fabric had no right or wrong side and was an uneven plaid. In my enthusiasm for using all the scraps, I turned some of them over to the wrong side, and carefully matched the plaid only along the horizontal lines. Total forgetting about the uneven vertical lines. So much for making this top from scraps. My local Hobby Lobby still had the fabric, so I bought another short length to fix my matching mishaps. I added a foam bra cup between the outer fabric and the lining to hold the shape in the bust area and allow wearing sans bra if desired. Who are we kidding? My real reason was to add padding in that area! I made my own bra cups using bra foam. I cut the pattern pieces with no seam allowance, and zigzag stitched them together. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPbcyY6eh5gO_zd3Wd640Wuj6wUDss2fEr-7zohPxewnS7PBHG2__OBW01h0e-dqTpQenN4ugtw4hVo8C70TS9-fCFMInZR6qIDeUw_gXzxfC5x1AoyeJunkGJZ-qbHPTUNxr0TGT-QDLq/s2048/pads.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPbcyY6eh5gO_zd3Wd640Wuj6wUDss2fEr-7zohPxewnS7PBHG2__OBW01h0e-dqTpQenN4ugtw4hVo8C70TS9-fCFMInZR6qIDeUw_gXzxfC5x1AoyeJunkGJZ-qbHPTUNxr0TGT-QDLq/s320/pads.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The top looks like the inspiration photo and it fits, but I think it will be given away. It is just not my style, even for wearing around the house. When I Show and Tell’d it at a recent zoom meeting, my ASG friends dared me to wear it to the next meeting (which will be in person - yah!) but I said only if it got me a free lunch.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSuph2GQZIT93BpsbFy4hMjfKDPuJNhmnh4dxCL1qHzDxE19DPqQMd0f9Uq3DD6w4K1uahi41H1lwglg06ZSu5zwVYPPoKSzfIv0B5yRdFd0cl482M_2jgC157OU3g5N64LX1TcYtPd13/s2048/20210612_095027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1897" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSuph2GQZIT93BpsbFy4hMjfKDPuJNhmnh4dxCL1qHzDxE19DPqQMd0f9Uq3DD6w4K1uahi41H1lwglg06ZSu5zwVYPPoKSzfIv0B5yRdFd0cl482M_2jgC157OU3g5N64LX1TcYtPd13/w370-h400/20210612_095027.jpg" width="370" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-61204069552915153832021-05-15T11:02:00.000-04:002021-05-15T11:02:35.941-04:00Sundress No. 2<p> I tend to sew faster than I post on my blog. Which means some of my sews never make it to the blog. I wanted to put out a quick post on the 2nd sundress I made for the #joyvivsundress challenge because I think it is a great summer dress style, and my current sewing project is almost done. The pattern is See &Sew B5734.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhud5SvASx1Awpv2fSO4TlsXUeDuh0e9PPm9C72Wb99FHCo1YLgXpeMFMOZpKDqlxb-E6M7Bh9zQkl_bi5BflbMKVs4EmoKlGgN6umShFi3Mh86kcqokHXuzYJ9tpHfLaN5CGiMZDY-swgz/s972/B5734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="972" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhud5SvASx1Awpv2fSO4TlsXUeDuh0e9PPm9C72Wb99FHCo1YLgXpeMFMOZpKDqlxb-E6M7Bh9zQkl_bi5BflbMKVs4EmoKlGgN6umShFi3Mh86kcqokHXuzYJ9tpHfLaN5CGiMZDY-swgz/w400-h253/B5734.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The pattern fabric recommendations are "faille, crepe and stable knit". Faille and crepe are weaves. Faille is typically woven. There are both woven and knit crepe fabrics. Too confusing. So I focused on the stable knits recommendation. I immediately thought of ponte knit or cotton T shirt knit, neither one of which I felt was appropriate for this dress. I did some research to see if there was any other kinds of stable knits. According to the internet, stable knits have a stretch factor of about 15%-20% in the width, and little stretch in the length. Because they have little stretch, they can often be treated like a woven fabric. Supposedly the pattern for a stable knit would have extra ease added to ensure ease of movement when the garment is worn. </p><p> Before the summer heat comes and makes being in the attic unbearable, I have been up there culling fabric from my stash. Unfortunately "First In, Last Out" is how I manage my fabric inventory and the oldest is in the attic. The attic is not a friendly place. I have to climb a ladder to get there, and fumble in the dark for the light switch. And during a previous roof replacement the roofers tore the shingles off, but pounded the nails through the roof. So between the rafters it looks like a medieval torture device. Yes, I have raised my head and hit those nails. You only do it once. </p><p>There was a huge quantity of print knits from the 1990’s. The fabric content was poly/cotton. It was soft, but had no real stretch. Not compared to the lycra blend knits available today. Most of it was either children’s prints or prints that were obviously dated. But a few were ‘timeless”, not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion. I chose a bright blue, irregular dot print.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO8L49DZP4sZbXdt5eYMD4-CRZxVOvu0fQejdblXQUFgvbDcKBHUKX3eJCkFKkuuqqmQ0AH8AHfhiP6HSHotSPTzUrq6LKcze_W1RGPVK_queMU9FCvr63xsKJcgYwJhqtneIsIHry2wdK/s2048/fabric.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1843" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO8L49DZP4sZbXdt5eYMD4-CRZxVOvu0fQejdblXQUFgvbDcKBHUKX3eJCkFKkuuqqmQ0AH8AHfhiP6HSHotSPTzUrq6LKcze_W1RGPVK_queMU9FCvr63xsKJcgYwJhqtneIsIHry2wdK/s320/fabric.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>This dress was an easy sew. The top is supposed to be lined in the fashion fabric. Instead, I used the fabric from a grey cotton t shirt (stable knit) that was headed to trash. Worked great. I added 2.5 inches to the length of the dress. l love the big, easy to access, pockets. They are part of the side panels in the lower front and easy to construct.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnZwDFAbVcOXhyphenhyphenZTEm-3YCnLfJkGxo86P-pUFy71uazxd813Sliey4n_zCmJUjE_BpAzNjikVEnbOsciqIGdBgh2iXdDsNbWsNCDqwAaGTsMceml2AvYBkSN_kwlkNEo7jiTnJ9coGyWeQ/s2048/Sundress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnZwDFAbVcOXhyphenhyphenZTEm-3YCnLfJkGxo86P-pUFy71uazxd813Sliey4n_zCmJUjE_BpAzNjikVEnbOsciqIGdBgh2iXdDsNbWsNCDqwAaGTsMceml2AvYBkSN_kwlkNEo7jiTnJ9coGyWeQ/w320-h400/Sundress.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See&Sew B5734</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>This dress is a bit more casual that the first one. Perfect to put on in the evening at the end of a day of gardening or beach bumming, after a shower of course. </p><p>And I felt so virtuous using up old stash fabric.</p><p><br /></p>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-21424118834979817402021-05-05T15:46:00.000-04:002021-05-05T15:46:05.523-04:00Seersucker Sundress<p> Inspired by the sundress challenge #joyvivsundress on Instagram, sponsored by youtubers Joy and Viv, I spent hours looking through my Burda magazine archives. I picked out a dress from the June 2006 issue of Burda. Number 113. Thanks, goodness, for the Russian Burda website. Not only does it have the pictures and line drawings from all issues back to 2003, but also the pictures of this particular dress made by Russian sewists. These pictures showed many variations of fabric choice and model body shape, for both dress 113, and it non ruffle version, 114.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5PrPMz7XH14HA4xf4D2y_5psDDQPa9t0W7E3bJzwhVHaT67UmUR2OufXf0Q8VnIUjoqNGlFTpT1lalqf6m3hA9StPXXerWidEc-fQ4bH3-yFp98xwQukjjk6I5-LkbKC2HrhIpl4Xmyp/s628/Burda+6+2006+113.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="628" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5PrPMz7XH14HA4xf4D2y_5psDDQPa9t0W7E3bJzwhVHaT67UmUR2OufXf0Q8VnIUjoqNGlFTpT1lalqf6m3hA9StPXXerWidEc-fQ4bH3-yFp98xwQukjjk6I5-LkbKC2HrhIpl4Xmyp/w400-h303/Burda+6+2006+113.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p> In the magazine, the dress is shown made of seersucker fabric. From the Fabric File: Seersucker is described as a light and airy cotton with crinkled stripes that is ideal for wearing in summer as the undulating surface doesn’t come into constant contact with your skin. This fabric is easy care as it rarely creases and doesn’t need ironing. The typical textured surface of authentic seersucker is due to the weaving method: some longways warp yarns tight and the others slack. In cheaper version soaking some threads in sodium bicarbonate swells them to produce a similar effect. The seersucker name derives from Persian “shir o shekar” meaning “milk and sugar” a suitable sweet description for a fabulous fabric.</p><p>I had some seersucker in my stash and decided, based on the description above, it would be perfect for a unlined dress that would be worn in the sun. I picked out a turquoise/white 1/16" striped seersucker. The crinkled aspect of the fabric made it a bit problematic to mark with my favorite method, tracing wheel and tracing paper. The dots were hard to see on the striped fabric and it was difficult to choose the color of the paper to use. If the color showed up on the dark stripes, then it showed through on the lighter stripes. I ended up used hand tacking to mark the multiple flounce attachment lines. The crinkled texture does reduce wearing creases and is also a bit stretchy, a nice feature as this dress is close fitting. The style was an easy sew. I finished the edges of the flounces using this technique.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACF1v7W-UP5W0EjzODIvdZatvhPeIluKgVnFu1-_aIdBZcVhfE4FWdtj1_l7YIlhREkZIpW2vm2BIifpSA6MlXfgfkAO1Jsuth94cyUIoKExT1jjSV21jVKy0F1-Zsug1dCK_MwVKa1Or/s2590/Hem+technique.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1214" data-original-width="2590" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACF1v7W-UP5W0EjzODIvdZatvhPeIluKgVnFu1-_aIdBZcVhfE4FWdtj1_l7YIlhREkZIpW2vm2BIifpSA6MlXfgfkAO1Jsuth94cyUIoKExT1jjSV21jVKy0F1-Zsug1dCK_MwVKa1Or/w400-h188/Hem+technique.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqW3DSMT1nND0XjKHmyoFEYN1SpFFgRRAssLlaj7pL5Ryc7zsYuWQqhr2Nf_i65N4HtgVUo-rM1U9w3dsBusTTKbocdNgEDP1voOXVGrh77L21prjr0fzib23FFO1ca_2D3ZYtA5dP5bg/s2048/ruffle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1341" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqW3DSMT1nND0XjKHmyoFEYN1SpFFgRRAssLlaj7pL5Ryc7zsYuWQqhr2Nf_i65N4HtgVUo-rM1U9w3dsBusTTKbocdNgEDP1voOXVGrh77L21prjr0fzib23FFO1ca_2D3ZYtA5dP5bg/w263-h400/ruffle.jpg" width="263" /></a></div> <p></p><p><br /></p><p> I taper the skirt from waist to hem a total of 2 inches, to give a more flattering look. The deep squared off neckline is a bit unusual. But as the magazine photo shows, it a great place to hang your sunnies.</p><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/AVvXsEgW6qpnVZ47yXd84LyYM7dkHHDQq5IyLzA81OJ1I8ShEkpekG-GQr0ge28Hjrm7-sTqQpAAm3uVAwISBvXnLuACy6nz2o3D8W7_K7LkWGVdKK40OuUyrN4_LNyOsHqlecqgM5fhARQftAG3/s2048/5+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1660" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6qpnVZ47yXd84LyYM7dkHHDQq5IyLzA81OJ1I8ShEkpekG-GQr0ge28Hjrm7-sTqQpAAm3uVAwISBvXnLuACy6nz2o3D8W7_K7LkWGVdKK40OuUyrN4_LNyOsHqlecqgM5fhARQftAG3/w324-h400/5+%25282%2529.jpg" width="324" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>While I don’t have anywhere to wear the dress currently, what with the Covid situation and the unusually cool temps we are having at the moment, I am planning a few summer trips and have booked a cruise in 2022 (fingers crossed).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11cukvgNyAk8oiMoD8oZ0HTI_2QN910d3I4QZRFcB4hniBOyGuz9YM5CdsF2kaFJd1KGGzo0w3C-H9Mc9Poy8AHSAGcQcB8ZtTkEIpQltxAkv6SU-Hw9im9rKz4GxqCDOeI5z9M0EkuY_/s2048/7+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1671" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11cukvgNyAk8oiMoD8oZ0HTI_2QN910d3I4QZRFcB4hniBOyGuz9YM5CdsF2kaFJd1KGGzo0w3C-H9Mc9Poy8AHSAGcQcB8ZtTkEIpQltxAkv6SU-Hw9im9rKz4GxqCDOeI5z9M0EkuY_/w326-h400/7+%25282%2529.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br />Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-89596776209235518172021-04-19T16:22:00.004-04:002021-04-19T16:22:56.808-04:00Challenges - The fun kind<p> I have sewn a couple garments in the last month, both for Garment Designer software challenges. The first one was the <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Ruffle Challenge</span></b>. The challenge was to create a pattern in Garment Designer that used the Ruffle feature. Garment Designer software will quickly create the pattern for a circular ruffle for a hem length, to a user specified width and flare. In my inspiration file, there were three versions of garments that had a ruffle starting in a front yoke and spiraling down the sleeve. That was the pattern I chose to make.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7oninMC4_zJr9mIdEp7xtnklnObqfNx94YVa7tea5TrF4hbB0cxs8q6Qvzj59et1uK-pPmmdfZoDKAp0N0Qd2CRoavJ40c5hY25VgTIKSSz6qKmBVMjbRfwp-m73P7j0_oFK0wU7AN_xj/s1812/Inspiration++%2528Lola+Casademunt%2529+picture.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1812" data-original-width="1300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7oninMC4_zJr9mIdEp7xtnklnObqfNx94YVa7tea5TrF4hbB0cxs8q6Qvzj59et1uK-pPmmdfZoDKAp0N0Qd2CRoavJ40c5hY25VgTIKSSz6qKmBVMjbRfwp-m73P7j0_oFK0wU7AN_xj/s320/Inspiration++%2528Lola+Casademunt%2529+picture.jpg" /></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/AVvXsEjC02Fkan6bst0MUlyNhSadUT4KTHFPEw1oHQM90mAnq8ntMMM4aR_rC-boCA515aGvOA-JDYLJpGmK9Wwi951KSSUIogCg_lFMNnKL7mU1DQ5Czhyphenhyphen0sySK-JZ96epGPOQRqV1hqmXqB_34/s2048/MSB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1676" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC02Fkan6bst0MUlyNhSadUT4KTHFPEw1oHQM90mAnq8ntMMM4aR_rC-boCA515aGvOA-JDYLJpGmK9Wwi951KSSUIogCg_lFMNnKL7mU1DQ5Czhyphenhyphen0sySK-JZ96epGPOQRqV1hqmXqB_34/s320/MSB.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bpnQMDvV3DQxeoC-IzpJ8RbQWOD82hhD4b-Qjx6OwPqMgEJ0lnSeVQ1L-XyEVDALeltCyh5d93lL3f3CxQb37BBDPbqyihw4uT-jYoEdUEOMwlTFJ6U26um4u5IKXtfGu6Kie6uMbtKq/s794/coat+with+ruffle+sleeve.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bpnQMDvV3DQxeoC-IzpJ8RbQWOD82hhD4b-Qjx6OwPqMgEJ0lnSeVQ1L-XyEVDALeltCyh5d93lL3f3CxQb37BBDPbqyihw4uT-jYoEdUEOMwlTFJ6U26um4u5IKXtfGu6Kie6uMbtKq/s320/coat+with+ruffle+sleeve.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I drafted the blouse pattern in Garment Designer and manipulated the sleeve hem to be a diagonal seam from armhole to hem in order to generated the ruffle pattern of the correct length. To keep the blouse from being too frou frou, I made it from a pink cotton chambray fabric. It looks good with blue or white jeans. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqfzfEFxXPC9myGCIV_hKwr6ZS-3FS7iCqp5SRYuYqj1UjI6cbYMbf-XWi-bjUywO0ZhilheOGV3NKx0LRpCKnilU5wps8pQvBSqVBLyRnfzGl70quyoAqYTJjTD5R9G7L_PA-HaugNld/s2048/ALY+GD+Ruffle+Blouse+Front.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1620" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqfzfEFxXPC9myGCIV_hKwr6ZS-3FS7iCqp5SRYuYqj1UjI6cbYMbf-XWi-bjUywO0ZhilheOGV3NKx0LRpCKnilU5wps8pQvBSqVBLyRnfzGl70quyoAqYTJjTD5R9G7L_PA-HaugNld/s320/ALY+GD+Ruffle+Blouse+Front.jpg" /></a></div><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/AVvXsEjaAh7NbQyT7g-kbv7yKJkNdCH8qYfr5k_Nr8fP9HKUjhgi2ESVVdaIKaP1v7Ua2V-FOkmqZ4z6r8tMVScKILQyDsOIr77pUcSye8nTBKSQP9aMQgk0IKpWuUz_rwTalrj_s9JtA18gBLYX/s2048/ALY+GD+Ruffle+Blouse+side.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAh7NbQyT7g-kbv7yKJkNdCH8qYfr5k_Nr8fP9HKUjhgi2ESVVdaIKaP1v7Ua2V-FOkmqZ4z6r8tMVScKILQyDsOIr77pUcSye8nTBKSQP9aMQgk0IKpWuUz_rwTalrj_s9JtA18gBLYX/s320/ALY+GD+Ruffle+Blouse+side.jpg" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNIDmsJQCdn7N_O96rH8h6lV7g12_QLi77Uxs52UtQbg1MhGtnPxN41yjtQZbRraENMb_KWKFuWzUkRfFjK-VE6IDq2o1baqkI3wV0wAmF8UhX8QhTER6Far8ZL7ZnPVbeiWfJ6nZAHYwi/s2048/ALY+modeling++GD+Ruffle+Challenge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1871" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNIDmsJQCdn7N_O96rH8h6lV7g12_QLi77Uxs52UtQbg1MhGtnPxN41yjtQZbRraENMb_KWKFuWzUkRfFjK-VE6IDq2o1baqkI3wV0wAmF8UhX8QhTER6Far8ZL7ZnPVbeiWfJ6nZAHYwi/s320/ALY+modeling++GD+Ruffle+Challenge.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div>My blouse won the Challenge! A small nominal prize, but it brightened my day. <div><br /></div><div> The next challenge was the <span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="color: #993366; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; line-height: 107%;">Creativity with Stripes</span> Challenge, I am ineligible to win any other challenges this year, but I can still participate. I had a lot of weird shaped scraps of black and white stripe cotton lycra fabric left over from the body suit I made back in Jan 2019.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjVFsLsELwEzy1AliCMJn-2sFNTgqMPKMWoljnG_ZhaxHFb2D1IqMNkeDmTGOdxgv2B9DLNyNWOMD2XJfOSrU8IjplxZWSGsFNnu3dBmpBAi-AwS9LBEKpOoVFUlbnRUaHGadnXuVb9Q7/s639/Pose+1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="391" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjVFsLsELwEzy1AliCMJn-2sFNTgqMPKMWoljnG_ZhaxHFb2D1IqMNkeDmTGOdxgv2B9DLNyNWOMD2XJfOSrU8IjplxZWSGsFNnu3dBmpBAi-AwS9LBEKpOoVFUlbnRUaHGadnXuVb9Q7/s320/Pose+1.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> I threw half of them in an apple green Rit Dye bath. I drafted a basic T shirt pattern in Garment Designer (replicated a favorite Burda T Shirt) and did some create piecing with the green and black stripe fabric. My mother called the result a "shadow effect". </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQD716kYk5rVP2Q_E6ZuDWbzhFqP_URW816LnZ0H8L3OKy1gxZZVBaur4fGckWdCKowr4qnomQonp7DogkLiIiGeMqF_dXL1cIVlIJAEz8ha6hfj3i5IjqoYaqML1rIWDlG0LyxUa_Aab/s2048/t+shirt+front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1358" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQD716kYk5rVP2Q_E6ZuDWbzhFqP_URW816LnZ0H8L3OKy1gxZZVBaur4fGckWdCKowr4qnomQonp7DogkLiIiGeMqF_dXL1cIVlIJAEz8ha6hfj3i5IjqoYaqML1rIWDlG0LyxUa_Aab/s320/t+shirt+front.jpg" /></a></div><br /><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/AVvXsEhRPJ4Kk4Ce9kGSQi-6rNCN4L21cweiGMKjObHOZim8zA4QDbbbw8sJFWWtlKKOyRM_PP_BEVxXa9hAOeOVHGWtNv-0J6zkI5nd2vFdyBdpjRFfd7Kz59EiCuE2mnCbNsc6gGDsbzwx9u_3/s2048/Front+shadow+stripe.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1286" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRPJ4Kk4Ce9kGSQi-6rNCN4L21cweiGMKjObHOZim8zA4QDbbbw8sJFWWtlKKOyRM_PP_BEVxXa9hAOeOVHGWtNv-0J6zkI5nd2vFdyBdpjRFfd7Kz59EiCuE2mnCbNsc6gGDsbzwx9u_3/w251-h400/Front+shadow+stripe.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div> The back was looking a bit boring with black and white stripes and one green sleeve. So I pieced the letters "Au", which are the first two letters of my name and the Periodic Table abbreviation for gold, on the back.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglza7skRqKhpPrbUAPWyK6EK30-JNJAhrds9BYuoFd_fyDtB2WlOeO6cnDz2srBogTN5QwPJL4VEEec_pHz7AsNi_SbG2KF9kGBWfZaslBfU9vDUfOt4Z6ToH1RodeM34vjARdeuQtuIyh/s2048/bank+stance.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1172" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglza7skRqKhpPrbUAPWyK6EK30-JNJAhrds9BYuoFd_fyDtB2WlOeO6cnDz2srBogTN5QwPJL4VEEec_pHz7AsNi_SbG2KF9kGBWfZaslBfU9vDUfOt4Z6ToH1RodeM34vjARdeuQtuIyh/w229-h400/bank+stance.jpg" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div> To wear with my rather different T shirt, I decided I needed a different pair of pants. I collected up all the pants patterns I have with the popular Art to Wear "lantern" shaped leg. Patterns like the Trio pants from Sewing Workshop, Vogue - both Sandra Betzina 1355 and Marcy Tilton 9035, and The Cutting Line - Discover Something Novel pants</div><div><br /></div><div>From these patterns I chose the Tilton Vogue 9035. Because it was the only one with a fitted waist. All the other patterns had elastic waists. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-W3T3fm5b_BhrBHwDD11S2LWChyXgoIxbtr-3LT5a8o7Do7iDd3fP5f8oCz-WqgHQbL36zGQ29-smK9D7iOf_G_m9E7Im6grQjmNdOSWFkShrelBwIIoczl3SEsxSkL5u1oNveFlwAOUm/s628/v9035.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-W3T3fm5b_BhrBHwDD11S2LWChyXgoIxbtr-3LT5a8o7Do7iDd3fP5f8oCz-WqgHQbL36zGQ29-smK9D7iOf_G_m9E7Im6grQjmNdOSWFkShrelBwIIoczl3SEsxSkL5u1oNveFlwAOUm/s320/v9035.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Gathered fabric filling in what little waist indentation I have makes me look block shaped. I avoid gathered waist garments. Of course I didn't think it through and realize that a fitted waist meant basting and fitting and resewing. Sigh. Not a fast sew, but it did result in a a cute pair of pants. Fabric is machine washed, lightweight, wool gabardine that has been topstitched using beige thread.</div><div><p></p></div>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-81403500521831312962021-02-27T15:08:00.001-05:002021-02-27T15:08:13.322-05:00Vogue 1768 - Tilton Top<p> Vogue 1768 pattern, by designer Marcy Tilton, is described as a Misses semi-fitted, pullover peplum top with asymmetrical seaming, and raised notch collar. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim4nSnZk1LV7oHWiCmL6n-nQENiqIxbT8aKV9z3SP3LjOcjQF-bzKOb_LxT_sRe17-lWCgB7vtHAtEo6kbLC61LSARzb8wHX49joLgRXt8kLjv7Q0HIBZqAKhBLdenMOFuB2MwXKAoJvby/s856/vogue+1768+comp+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="856" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim4nSnZk1LV7oHWiCmL6n-nQENiqIxbT8aKV9z3SP3LjOcjQF-bzKOb_LxT_sRe17-lWCgB7vtHAtEo6kbLC61LSARzb8wHX49joLgRXt8kLjv7Q0HIBZqAKhBLdenMOFuB2MwXKAoJvby/s320/vogue+1768+comp+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>You must be "on your game" when making this top. There are asymmetrical pieces to cut and sew together, mitered corners and a lot of topstitching. I loved the front, but when I looked at the back line drawing, I thought I was looking at the line drawing for a different pattern. For example, like McCalls 7513.</p><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;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7K78UQVrlbxYCbGWlQ467oFqQlRikuFYI1xZTYiBKuh25nva6tFWeYqg00aT4AdGko2YnmsNokaBbxpO3AhnJCiKAC4JvLxI3Os5l9k7mHTEpp8enOoJk64OZ5l-0WZdfxz5Oq7-d1Tql/s386/mccalls+7513+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7K78UQVrlbxYCbGWlQ467oFqQlRikuFYI1xZTYiBKuh25nva6tFWeYqg00aT4AdGko2YnmsNokaBbxpO3AhnJCiKAC4JvLxI3Os5l9k7mHTEpp8enOoJk64OZ5l-0WZdfxz5Oq7-d1Tql/s320/mccalls+7513+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">McCalls 7513</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>While the front had asymmetrical seaming, and irregular shaped flared peplum pieces attached to the bottom with curved seaming, the back had shoulder seam princess seams and a straight seamed lower section with pleats. I have always liked the Tilton sisters' designs for their unique style lines. To the best of my recollections, their garments always included repeats or references to the garment front design lines in the garment back. I confirmed this by going out to Etsy, doing a search on Tilton patterns, and comparing the front and black line drawing of many of their patterns. I am not sure what happened on this design. </p><p> I may be a bit sensitive to the consistent princess seam thing, associating it with "inexperienced designer" because of a personal experience. Long ago I took a pattern design class at G Street Fabrics where I drafted the pattern for an Armani jacket. I had a picture of the jacket front which had armhole princess seams. But no picture of the back. So I blithely put shoulder princess seams in the back. The instructor suggested I use armhole princess seams in the back to repeat those in the front. </p><p>So I redesigned the back for this top. I made the original back of a muslin fabric and basted it to the front to make sure I liked the fit. Then I took the back muslin and drew my new style lines on it. I cut along those style lines and added seam allowances. I added the armhole princess seams. I added two overlapping peplum pieces attached with a curved seam. I added a bit of flare to the peplum pieces to replicate the function of the pleats in the original design. The fabric used was a light weight ponte knit of an unknown blend from the stash.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4tV2SgDj6bED_Mj9KtZRVGME5p6aIAAURu28mL0FTptIHIkNbbby-4zFTdPbPZarWKNoM2EmsjYnSGDMxlDh3MVpypW5SPRRGV34FgTO1hLSo4AMx1IXiOuPf4AF8efhelfq7RsrHRzTI/s2564/20210216_124643+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2564" data-original-width="1227" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4tV2SgDj6bED_Mj9KtZRVGME5p6aIAAURu28mL0FTptIHIkNbbby-4zFTdPbPZarWKNoM2EmsjYnSGDMxlDh3MVpypW5SPRRGV34FgTO1hLSo4AMx1IXiOuPf4AF8efhelfq7RsrHRzTI/s320/20210216_124643+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front with original back muslin</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqZowIPPiZ9qPEunwiRBP-Aed-UYvDgMD7qdq1zQD7sXYn78VhbN5G6qygAnBg4Ib08UYyYr-17-Lg0uhpWfqDpBuYy0tudUYhNuYsaEVFJKt1zxU3tgskiYoHRwQjj05GOocX3evkY11/s2048/20210216_140610+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1882" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqZowIPPiZ9qPEunwiRBP-Aed-UYvDgMD7qdq1zQD7sXYn78VhbN5G6qygAnBg4Ib08UYyYr-17-Lg0uhpWfqDpBuYy0tudUYhNuYsaEVFJKt1zxU3tgskiYoHRwQjj05GOocX3evkY11/s320/20210216_140610+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijgRtzR7Q03QF1PfKd5YImf8ir9_yDK7LpkEX7_6ezF2PsXB7XkMifLFwhGPuOznKIhXyGbm2G1-Zxf8rFOdsxTglD-l91KxmhrpP9xO8uDjk9NsZKflcpb2Y51O-s2LuCk3xZUtl5c0QA/s2048/new+back+line+drawing.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1847" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijgRtzR7Q03QF1PfKd5YImf8ir9_yDK7LpkEX7_6ezF2PsXB7XkMifLFwhGPuOznKIhXyGbm2G1-Zxf8rFOdsxTglD-l91KxmhrpP9xO8uDjk9NsZKflcpb2Y51O-s2LuCk3xZUtl5c0QA/s320/new+back+line+drawing.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Back </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p> I like my back so much better. It satisfies my need for repetition and consistency.</p><br /><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbPrjqbw1pL0VM2o-xGBYWy2vB0VYbWOVLD1pFuP3SWvUZXwKIridQg04HeTJqnrC1WJPG_W9uhjtqjnizKIezfJa0uA0WlTYTBk7zcXl1potk-cj9bYWSAjVgUaVQZxV8XdiFxlH0Wmj-/s2048/my+back.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1434" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbPrjqbw1pL0VM2o-xGBYWy2vB0VYbWOVLD1pFuP3SWvUZXwKIridQg04HeTJqnrC1WJPG_W9uhjtqjnizKIezfJa0uA0WlTYTBk7zcXl1potk-cj9bYWSAjVgUaVQZxV8XdiFxlH0Wmj-/w280-h400/my+back.jpg" width="280" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Restyled Back</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><br /><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-vttJABSJ_cHbo2jkURdEEcnD6sU8D6rbfv74C-k6OPlUYMYP8sdg4SwheIEyQbOAflLmEjBzCVs_x-b5AlEG0FUVdY5wbT7Xc5NPTh9YkwABxO6x-YU8XlViPQn6Z-PBxOEW6LUNOwZ/s2048/20210224_135433+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1243" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-vttJABSJ_cHbo2jkURdEEcnD6sU8D6rbfv74C-k6OPlUYMYP8sdg4SwheIEyQbOAflLmEjBzCVs_x-b5AlEG0FUVdY5wbT7Xc5NPTh9YkwABxO6x-YU8XlViPQn6Z-PBxOEW6LUNOwZ/w387-h640/20210224_135433+%2528002%2529.jpg" width="387" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vogue 1768</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><br /></p><p></p><br />Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-71589029725812614752021-02-05T13:59:00.002-05:002021-02-05T13:59:59.570-05:00<p> Another sweat suit make using two more <a href="https://en-grasser.com/" target="_blank">Grasser Patterns</a> combined with some luscious organic tencel cotton stretch fleece (.76 tencel lyocell, .28 organic cotton .06 spandex) from Ewe Fine Fiber Goods , a small/yarn fabric store in Charlottesville, VA.</p><p>The top is Grasser No. 528. I liked the raised neck line, so cozy, and the asymmetrical vertical pleats. In reality the pleats don't stay neat and vertical. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FZsiLYbX_-njgAyZPklwEGzAEHMWoKjMD6BOaJ5Of0ocEmAGbHTw5LXZRD6Gh757UQ8MgfFbZNiGmmTc_CS_i00-HYv66tPzAyX0u1hlbf0nqj_G74Oahzw58ieSJq5HltB4VAAb37bn/s955/blue+grasser+528.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="955" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FZsiLYbX_-njgAyZPklwEGzAEHMWoKjMD6BOaJ5Of0ocEmAGbHTw5LXZRD6Gh757UQ8MgfFbZNiGmmTc_CS_i00-HYv66tPzAyX0u1hlbf0nqj_G74Oahzw58ieSJq5HltB4VAAb37bn/w400-h236/blue+grasser+528.jpg" width="400" /></a></p><p>The pants are Grasser No. 725. They are meant to be made out of a firmer knit like ponte or wool double knit. The drape and softness of my fabric affected the look of my pants. I took in all seams significantly to get a neater appearance and closer fit. The instruction included two construction techniques I had never seen before, 1. Using grosgrain ribbon in the hem allowance of knit pant to maintain the shape of the leg hems. 2. And for the waistband, using two layers of elastic to provide a firm but stretchy waistband and a crisp turned edge to the pant top.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP4jicYInNBSpf0ZpwLJgWKB6d7KJtrHAA1Hxzgbcaz0MI9fE9VOEnlLzt-a-O3kEfCKlV94jowAafK9ZwtVeATeMLe30HlIpWHRv77oJ9oaVfFMYs-y6_KTxcJA50fufflNLpD2qRiDH_/s643/grasser+blue+pant+725.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="643" data-original-width="565" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP4jicYInNBSpf0ZpwLJgWKB6d7KJtrHAA1Hxzgbcaz0MI9fE9VOEnlLzt-a-O3kEfCKlV94jowAafK9ZwtVeATeMLe30HlIpWHRv77oJ9oaVfFMYs-y6_KTxcJA50fufflNLpD2qRiDH_/w351-h400/grasser+blue+pant+725.jpg" width="351" /></a></div><br /><p>The set is very soft and comfortable. However it reminds me of pajamas and I don't ever wear pajamas during the day unless I am sick, recovering from surgery, etc. This sewing project confirmed what I have always suspected, which is that I feel more attractive and therefore more comfortable, in garments with a bit more shape and structure. I love the neckline of the top and hope to use it in another garment.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIz4wKkVqG7AxVY_iAuEaFZtM4rwQsi5FUZK5S0J3gbmrypntWVt5E4IvwAQrx2vW4lC1tNtnYm7rN8biXYGCpqrs_s1lrqpTe3DUNbpSgMC7x2MKTNlLfc4ingKH-2aAABbWP7UhI78X1/w334-h640/blue+sweatsuit+5a.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="334" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grasser top 528 and pant 725</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-10229820930279027482021-01-31T18:54:00.000-05:002021-01-31T18:54:00.133-05:00Snow and Sweat<p>Ah how things change. I have never been a fan of either sweatshirt/sweatsuit styles or independent patterns. But here I am sewing sweats, well leisurewear type clothing, using PDF patterns. Why? well .. Covid quarantining, retired but can't travel, and between contracting jobs. I get up early and go to my boot camp workout (yes, future DIL talked me into it). <i>Wait until my birthday when all workout attendees have to do the same number of pushups as my age. I will not be popular. </i>I am home and showered by 7:30 AM. Which leaves me a lot of time to watch Youtube video's, go down Google gopher holes, and spend money. One day both Peggy Sagers and Linda Lee had YouTube videos about sweat shirting material and leisure wear patterns. I perused LL's sweat shirting fabric and while they were very nice, they were expensive and would cost an arm and a leg to ship from Calif. I found many options from closer sources. It is amazing the fiber blends, weights, and colors that sweat shirting fabric comes in. According to my Fabric Purchase spreadsheet, this is what I added to my stash.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VLKgtD7nVUSRu56O2r0I6AV0voBW1Mi32EUaoY9z5e_8T4pCXsiUJQq8Gv-Ota1paR5oKrPYcGL9W0lkT9GaZn6Q8FPh418mOKLSqmuNLd2L-4YXg6P_fJd82F9U6wPSFELxSKDh1PKJ/s833/spread.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="195" data-original-width="833" height="94" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VLKgtD7nVUSRu56O2r0I6AV0voBW1Mi32EUaoY9z5e_8T4pCXsiUJQq8Gv-Ota1paR5oKrPYcGL9W0lkT9GaZn6Q8FPh418mOKLSqmuNLd2L-4YXg6P_fJd82F9U6wPSFELxSKDh1PKJ/w400-h94/spread.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p>And wouldn't you know it, after making the purchases I found some sweat shirting deep in the stash. Big remnants from sewing little boy clothes, circa 2000.</p><p>Another time wasting activity I have is going on Etsy, typing "PDF pattern top" in Search and scrolling through the huge number of pages of PDF patterns. I look for previously "not known to me" pattern drafters, in far away countries, in hopes of finding something unique and different. One I found recently was <a href=" https://en-grasser.com/" target="_blank">Grasser</a> patterns. They had some interesting sweatshirt patterns. The sizes are Russian (so check your measurements) and include different heights. This is a plus for me when buying patterns drafted in locations where the average woman is not as tall as me. Prices are very reasonable. Instructions were good. Though there were some odd terms used (translations) but they were understandable. They only have A4 and plotter print options. I deal with this by buying a couple of reams of A4 (international size 8.3x11.7") paper from Staples, and put it in one of the paper cassette trays of my printer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidzfFRCGepXgGvSHYjU2fE5awl1zi9dObC85njhQyy1m7CnqOXGR_ood-lsJq7waAV7JWERZxs0kEeYRnld57AR9PoeyLfrVd5LVPgJozq2aag2ayCHBcxu5LVv-NqNSfLlOP8QT7huufP/s672/Grasser+SWEATSHIRT%252C+PATTERN+%25E2%2584%2596513.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="672" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidzfFRCGepXgGvSHYjU2fE5awl1zi9dObC85njhQyy1m7CnqOXGR_ood-lsJq7waAV7JWERZxs0kEeYRnld57AR9PoeyLfrVd5LVPgJozq2aag2ayCHBcxu5LVv-NqNSfLlOP8QT7huufP/w400-h190/Grasser+SWEATSHIRT%252C+PATTERN+%25E2%2584%2596513.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I chose #513 to sew out of the heavyweight cotton sweatshirt fabric. The fabric had the same type of body as one of the pattern's recommended fabrics - neoprene. It was fun sewing the undulating seams in the front and back that give the sweatshirt some shape. The sleeves end in tapered shapes that tie. My fabric had absolutely no stretch. So instead of using the fabric as a neck binding as per the instructions, I made a shaped band in the width the binding would have been. </p><p>What to wear with this sweatshirt? Warning, I am taking the opportunity to be more creative with my wardrobe pairing. Expected choice - an old pair of Vince wool joggers.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_NF7Yy5WSF1L_OtmLSfyejmh_B6nYxgO2t_RJq05AN4j8J30FH-Z6YVHRGm0hvU_nvFBUUhnX2p2Qc0lguqD-toobungj5Q7k_a5LnzsmokicXHKjgeane_7TlVaFct3cpXNXzuO_BdBE/s2048/snow+5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_NF7Yy5WSF1L_OtmLSfyejmh_B6nYxgO2t_RJq05AN4j8J30FH-Z6YVHRGm0hvU_nvFBUUhnX2p2Qc0lguqD-toobungj5Q7k_a5LnzsmokicXHKjgeane_7TlVaFct3cpXNXzuO_BdBE/w258-h400/snow+5.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><br />and for a fun skirt like alternative, the harem pants from the Issey Miyake Vogue Pattern 1328. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNqrvfEWjE0XQmlV8P_-AfjO7HRAsvO-XVe7pG9IqPiB0F-_wEjCb35FPONYio0y2jYNIShLBacmUEs9KygHYizN_w8DxOFmv26Ur_G5Grt4lJDOnA_2O5c9EdHdasB5FZrcFDEeH4UaJ/s728/MISSES+VOGUE+PATTERN+1328.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="570" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNqrvfEWjE0XQmlV8P_-AfjO7HRAsvO-XVe7pG9IqPiB0F-_wEjCb35FPONYio0y2jYNIShLBacmUEs9KygHYizN_w8DxOFmv26Ur_G5Grt4lJDOnA_2O5c9EdHdasB5FZrcFDEeH4UaJ/w314-h400/MISSES+VOGUE+PATTERN+1328.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-29amjwR2tE3J374URV6p7oRzGaFFfNuLfX5bXPIpX8RcfeVxo1CPgVQAVVTSPzc1PwkY1LxLbP9rGf_nSEYsA1NLli4PdbFNEbEFJiAsWJXkLRJLb0tleZ8VHQjdlO9vA36DpPFh1vj/s2048/snow+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1635" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-29amjwR2tE3J374URV6p7oRzGaFFfNuLfX5bXPIpX8RcfeVxo1CPgVQAVVTSPzc1PwkY1LxLbP9rGf_nSEYsA1NLli4PdbFNEbEFJiAsWJXkLRJLb0tleZ8VHQjdlO9vA36DpPFh1vj/w319-h400/snow+2.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOcuZiYyZJvRtVG4HjuRMBoAFxSy9nde-VCEjX_5UW4kdrxWZZckY0BtV1mATvWPlX2N2X_dzX0FyXzjfmFT0YqlmqgvpggDWumzKsAzPnPRp9I3HNp5thV9bq0cdAX9asPVgtt5zDK7eC/s2048/snow+1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOcuZiYyZJvRtVG4HjuRMBoAFxSy9nde-VCEjX_5UW4kdrxWZZckY0BtV1mATvWPlX2N2X_dzX0FyXzjfmFT0YqlmqgvpggDWumzKsAzPnPRp9I3HNp5thV9bq0cdAX9asPVgtt5zDK7eC/w300-h400/snow+1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p> It snowed today. All very pretty. Just enough so that the restaurant, where we had reservations for a family birthday dinner celebration, decided to close. DH is currently grilling steaks on the deck. Yes, in the snow.</p>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-15226608845959313892020-12-17T13:51:00.001-05:002020-12-17T13:51:34.133-05:00Hoodie Challenge - Garment Designer<p>Anyone else lose their sewing motivation during this Covid-19 quarantining, self isolation, social distancing, etc.?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26DItoCd6vKOEiRbuLqVOQLhBVTZ7zNK1ZnFv_DbYNVZRsBK5nsjF0FyaWqVhgDVW68X1cCUE_ug_4GgALovF5rrU_DsJSCvmwAkod3oPvCyBtlKbkJBOYNj48lgMCNEWYtGtib9WxV-x/s525/sewing+machine+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="525" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26DItoCd6vKOEiRbuLqVOQLhBVTZ7zNK1ZnFv_DbYNVZRsBK5nsjF0FyaWqVhgDVW68X1cCUE_ug_4GgALovF5rrU_DsJSCvmwAkod3oPvCyBtlKbkJBOYNj48lgMCNEWYtGtib9WxV-x/s320/sewing+machine+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>An email with this message revived my sewing interest.</p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Design Challenge: Hoodies Anyone?</span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">“Our first challenge is to invite our users to make a garment using the Hood as found in Garment Designer.”</span></p><p> I have owned Garment Designer (GD) pattern drafting software for about 6 years. I attended a fabulous GD workshop in New Mexico a couple years, but have not used it much since. I had to search for the software CD and security hasp to load it on my current laptop. </p><p>Software Website:<a href="https://www.cochenille.com/garment-designer/" target="_blank"> Cochenille</a></p><p>Youtube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/CochenilleSoftware/videos" target="_blank">CochenilleSoftware</a></p><p> Hoods have never been on my radar. I am not a fan because when worn up, they block my peripheral vision. Give me a hat anytime. But that said, it was interesting to learn about hoods. How they are considered to be a "collar". And how to measure yourself and draft a hood based on your head width and height, as explained very clearly in these YouTube videos from Diane Denzel</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akMjRmijQsA&list=PLz8Dvih-tcHhKLCTc4c4AIcB_ZJMjE7sl&index=2" target="_blank">Pattern a Basic Hood</a><br /></p><p> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZaSgGryJAc&list=PLz8Dvih-tcHhKLCTc4c4AIcB_ZJMjE7sl&index=3" target="_blank">Hood Pattern with Modifications</a></p><p>I was actually surprised at the wide variety of hood shapes. From basic (looks like a monk's hood) to the close fitting, multi seamed shapes of performance outerwear, and the unique but bazaar hoods of designer Issey Miyake. Part of my reason for reviewing hood drafting methods was to compare them to the hood options in GD so I understood the drafting rules, ease etc. used by the software. </p><p>Though I found some fabulous, hooded garment as inspirations, I had to choose one that was draftable based on my GD skills, and sewable by the Challenge due date. Here is the photo of the inspiration garment.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMy7kSrJ8LkJOh9uuNlrKEx52UByQ37Dgpk1vHnXWHi2YN9HxCFs_ByMvDV61tiHINwdIPiAlUjXaMnhocbp2z60VE-Os2hY4Iz6IhIIhf_Taxtwzu_dDjkp1XBNNlu5dGhv6k0Eh-rTt7/s2048/hoodie+inpiration+photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1157" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMy7kSrJ8LkJOh9uuNlrKEx52UByQ37Dgpk1vHnXWHi2YN9HxCFs_ByMvDV61tiHINwdIPiAlUjXaMnhocbp2z60VE-Os2hY4Iz6IhIIhf_Taxtwzu_dDjkp1XBNNlu5dGhv6k0Eh-rTt7/w226-h400/hoodie+inpiration+photo.jpg" width="226" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hoodie inspiration photo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p> It is a slightly flared, long cardigan, with a wide center band that starts at the hem and extends up the front and becomes the front section of the hood. When the hood is down, the band is like a big lapel that goes over the shoulder. The back, front and sleeves were easy to draft in GD, but I did have to manipulate the default hood pattern shape to factor in the band, and add the band piece itself using the Shape feature. I have included a picture of the GD pattern which includes information that other users can use to draft their own version. I know I really appreciate finding GD tips and patterns on the internet. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6GBciQ9DE5TDdkEYSUuQyERSrfPOBN0Ihd4Ha3JCAROm_c5IwfFcpUFCGb0yja5Rr3lMnj_BHQxQQC1ulOTt2-sxG_Uv0OYV_P1s82Gz1abhT8-eTlw5bLQq6040DhsULr18TOUN2gIg/s1424/GD+Hooded+Cardi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="1424" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6GBciQ9DE5TDdkEYSUuQyERSrfPOBN0Ihd4Ha3JCAROm_c5IwfFcpUFCGb0yja5Rr3lMnj_BHQxQQC1ulOTt2-sxG_Uv0OYV_P1s82Gz1abhT8-eTlw5bLQq6040DhsULr18TOUN2gIg/w400-h233/GD+Hooded+Cardi.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garment Designer Hoodie Pattern</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgABK_37tBmVqzr4t-C-0FBmgvkQAFExyaUKVf5B95Pm7shsV_6QjPLjB8EqzzoZrhRB9KUPLyjI1DwckD1OtXZR7WRE4GyO5F65fWTlfciDPbMJ6GrZ5Fny18CqxH4NvE6mlBeO4AtByd2/s912/Hooded+Cardi++GD+ALY.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="704" data-original-width="912" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgABK_37tBmVqzr4t-C-0FBmgvkQAFExyaUKVf5B95Pm7shsV_6QjPLjB8EqzzoZrhRB9KUPLyjI1DwckD1OtXZR7WRE4GyO5F65fWTlfciDPbMJ6GrZ5Fny18CqxH4NvE6mlBeO4AtByd2/w400-h309/Hooded+Cardi++GD+ALY.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The wide front band of this cardigan is a wonderful place for embellishment or color blocking. </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzjX9Krr68RU9j6CLANKFKAcqiY4Kwfdrxa_MxtAnLgLItdaJSrZZwCGUhyphenhyphenzc7RABvLFSN8QHH_4YQRe75wYrgWT1KSmM8_mCqnKH_VnRtljHQSa1s8q2351bsoHcx6cRg_eFYM1Hc3mTX/s2048/20201113_140254+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1484" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzjX9Krr68RU9j6CLANKFKAcqiY4Kwfdrxa_MxtAnLgLItdaJSrZZwCGUhyphenhyphenzc7RABvLFSN8QHH_4YQRe75wYrgWT1KSmM8_mCqnKH_VnRtljHQSa1s8q2351bsoHcx6cRg_eFYM1Hc3mTX/w290-h400/20201113_140254+%2528002%2529.jpg" width="290" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Embellishment</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I chose to embellish it with appliques made from the same fabric, but with the wrong side (fuzzy) up to create tonal, textural contrast. I cut circles and donut shapes and applied fusible web to the back/ smooth side of the shapes. These were ironed to the front band.</p><p>The fabric I used is “Sage Mock-Bamboo 10 Ounce Sweatshirt Fleece Knit” of .95 rayon .5 spandex from <a href="https://nickoftimefabric.com/" target="_blank">Nick of Time Fabric</a> This fabric was wonderfully thick, soft and drapey. I like to sew knit garments, made from “new to me” patterns, on the sewing machine to test the fit before serging. This fabric was not fun to sew on the sewing machine. It did not feed well because of the thickness and stretchiness. It was a dream to sew on the serger. </p><p> Yesterday it was so dark and rainy, the light sensor on the outside Christmas lights turned them on at 2 PM, thinking it was dusk. Depressing. But today it is crisp and clear and perfect for a few outdoor pictures. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOu8B2a3sQ5EFJcBoqc21LVbOCs6sP3cf7H9-cqr6EIVmwM_kRNo9uzr3LdTgE22lpMKxkX4mo-QKhiXCHuLC-UAmTD9prm2fosZRGfv9SvWTTyy_opAyHqELzuxX3hiR5ALmBPqpCFpi/s2048/20201217_105544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1300" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOu8B2a3sQ5EFJcBoqc21LVbOCs6sP3cf7H9-cqr6EIVmwM_kRNo9uzr3LdTgE22lpMKxkX4mo-QKhiXCHuLC-UAmTD9prm2fosZRGfv9SvWTTyy_opAyHqELzuxX3hiR5ALmBPqpCFpi/w406-h640/20201217_105544.jpg" width="406" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hoodie - drafted in Garment Designer software</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfNRIHwEKfV9VPXfC7eS73qKWCTqNMjoX2dtYg_pGMDvbOu-I5ol7ScWfhafjuRGsz48DATNG1G1iAVpL2olWhTFHLz3g5fuc2cNIZNgj4cTMcaxiW-ja2hE6rkOxoMu_0KXa-H_oK630/s2048/hood+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1309" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfNRIHwEKfV9VPXfC7eS73qKWCTqNMjoX2dtYg_pGMDvbOu-I5ol7ScWfhafjuRGsz48DATNG1G1iAVpL2olWhTFHLz3g5fuc2cNIZNgj4cTMcaxiW-ja2hE6rkOxoMu_0KXa-H_oK630/w410-h640/hood+4.jpg" width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hoodie</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-12784625831587952492020-12-03T14:52:00.003-05:002020-12-03T14:52:55.899-05:00Sewing for Others - Scrubs<p>As I sew more for others, my respect for custom clothiers increases. My clients are family members who are naively confident in my skills. Another reason to love them! But to work with paying clients, each with a different body shape, fashion taste, and fit preference would be so stressful.</p><p>N, one of the future DILs (daughter-in-law), asked me to make her some scrubs for her birthday. When she is working at the hospital, she must wear the scrubs in the specified color of her department. But when working in the offsite locations affiliated with the hospital, she can wear her own. I said yes and was quite proud of myself for having snagged a bunch of scrub patterns off the ASG giveaway table last year. “Aha, I thought, a chance to sew simple styles in cute cotton prints.” Wrong!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsz5ZHS4Cc4KaSgV17C7C7WHgKNLDEH17i_cRJJ0SMt8Sk1jT_dbv08qf4he3w1ui1DFLKP2l18mQjmQjjWKVfyF2BEQ1Ty8AxfdTXvvOKhkx2IWrwJfdrsKWEFBdoVCB1hyphenhyphenj7lltPgD7z/s2048/InkedScrub+Pattern_LI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsz5ZHS4Cc4KaSgV17C7C7WHgKNLDEH17i_cRJJ0SMt8Sk1jT_dbv08qf4he3w1ui1DFLKP2l18mQjmQjjWKVfyF2BEQ1Ty8AxfdTXvvOKhkx2IWrwJfdrsKWEFBdoVCB1hyphenhyphenj7lltPgD7z/s320/InkedScrub+Pattern_LI.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scrub Patterns</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p> She showed me pictures on the internet of the type of scrubs she wanted. Um, not even close in style to the patterns and the fabrics were all poly spandex blends.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPaybBzujLhiqJE6KO_wzfJ34xYDh4Re-5sNR7_H8oIPFi-BxEsZH338ekmk6UlupcpKO_0p2cTNh_U4anO6vxFHr2X-w2aEZpecwdyV8sKddZwgTpLb92oQqQMdX2Yx_BffgAsOi2hHi/s380/Inspo+Pics.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="351" data-original-width="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPaybBzujLhiqJE6KO_wzfJ34xYDh4Re-5sNR7_H8oIPFi-BxEsZH338ekmk6UlupcpKO_0p2cTNh_U4anO6vxFHr2X-w2aEZpecwdyV8sKddZwgTpLb92oQqQMdX2Yx_BffgAsOi2hHi/s320/Inspo+Pics.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inspo Pics</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I was taking my mom to medical appointments at the time and while waiting for the Dr., Mom and I took the opportunity to look at and discuss the scrubs the nurses were wearing. We also asked the nurses what they liked and disliked about their scrubs. They were happy to chat. Comfort and pockets were the most important features. </p><p>Like all of us, N has her own unique body shape. She is young and fit (daily boot camp style fitness workouts every morning at 6 AM), with a proportionally small waist, a flat tummy, and curvy derriere. The opposite, in all areas, of the body I normally sew for. I have a large waist, curved tummy, and a flat butt.</p><p>To avert the fitting confidence paralysis I was starting to feel, I asked her to loan me her favorite, best fitting scrubs. I decided to copy the RTW scrub top and bottom. The top was a V neck tunic with princess seams extending into pockets. It had bands at the neckline and pocket openings that were sewn and turned to the outside to provided a neat, clean finish.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9XXFNNCUz4u-TP0fgUk7N0s3OYV8P0dEOf1VxQrYbk21rEqPba4G5hvf1bOMsfRRs-uIlTPuQzWD__scXAZLLL78HIepJIA_tToyQer1ThFZvTWPlM0YRCdruDx8fHcIl0Y7cHLvpU4At/s2048/20201203_141013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9XXFNNCUz4u-TP0fgUk7N0s3OYV8P0dEOf1VxQrYbk21rEqPba4G5hvf1bOMsfRRs-uIlTPuQzWD__scXAZLLL78HIepJIA_tToyQer1ThFZvTWPlM0YRCdruDx8fHcIl0Y7cHLvpU4At/s320/20201203_141013.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scrub Top 1</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> The top was easy to copy by laying it out flat on paper and using a spiked tracing wheel to transfer the seam lines to the paper. The pants had an elastic back waistband, a flat front waistband and a drawstring. The elastic waistband and stretch fabric made the pants difficult to lay flat and copy. I gave up on that and used a similar pant pattern, modifying the back for a curvy backside as per a great article in Threads Magazine, Issue 143-July 2009 "Improve the Bottom Line" (adjust your pants pattern to fit a shapely derriere) by Adrena Johnson. Unfortunately, this article is not available online. There is an article in the most recent issue of Threads Magazine, Issue 212- January 2021 "Fit the Seat of Your Pants" by Vanessa Nirode with similar information.</p><p>I took N to Jo-Ann's Fabrics to pick out fabrics. She had never been in a fabric store. It was an interesting to experience a total newbie's visit to a fabric store. Her observations about seeing only fabric, no finished garments on display. How hard is was to choose the appropriate fabric. The long line to the cutting table, of appropriately distanced customers, each with carts of different fabric. And the conversation with the cutter, all numbers and units of measure. </p><p>For Scrubs #1 she picked out a poly spandex print for the top and a black poly spandex double knit for the bottom . </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92uj6B1tQtDJHVPkutQRG7qaLJreQ3J7DcozWBcOC9Dur01r-omi2N47NlWolaUeA01sThT_PfdXeEpIv-mFLKRhN1UqbSadZI6ajO_3ImgLj7F63reckPIvnfNw9DRzygH-_sW4K28W0/s2048/20200823_140729.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92uj6B1tQtDJHVPkutQRG7qaLJreQ3J7DcozWBcOC9Dur01r-omi2N47NlWolaUeA01sThT_PfdXeEpIv-mFLKRhN1UqbSadZI6ajO_3ImgLj7F63reckPIvnfNw9DRzygH-_sW4K28W0/s320/20200823_140729.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scrub Top#1<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> The fabrics for Scrubs #2 were three colors of poly spandex double knit. The top was color blocked with banded trim on the sleeve’s neckline and yokes. When worn, the the sleeves looked like they were raglan sleeves, but on closer inspection they were not. I will remember this trick as inset sleeves fit me better than raglan sleeves, but I like the look of raglan sleeves for casual tops. I used the pattern for Scrub top 1, but eliminated the princess seams, and made patterns for the yokes, the shaped trim pieces, and the pockets.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQd5nVP95PAyB1-PQ1Q2Lmc5Ie6s05MxowKZ3dT2REAi2E6SN7Dob9s1Ppq7HpX0O9tJNGj3MjNmYA2RGHXjBg5TCYYB9d3RQorG_khtYwr7HArtsqi5GAg_a4Dm5jspvaOXLe6pq7DtRE/s1000/9_bc-41435--_650.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="650" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQd5nVP95PAyB1-PQ1Q2Lmc5Ie6s05MxowKZ3dT2REAi2E6SN7Dob9s1Ppq7HpX0O9tJNGj3MjNmYA2RGHXjBg5TCYYB9d3RQorG_khtYwr7HArtsqi5GAg_a4Dm5jspvaOXLe6pq7DtRE/s320/9_bc-41435--_650.webp" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scrub Top #2</td></tr></tbody></table><p>N was delighted by both pairs of scrubs and received many nice comments when she wore them. And I got an opportunity to practice my fitting skills.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWF-X8yUfNkvKi3cLr4TdrNPUg5twKzFwe7d_fJy0w4xi-1OY22Wb800EQBloRPG6vlixwyAyX4VU67A2sFx4LKaunwDnTVDu_KwiaUA-4_DQDWYpk-FvnDe9suQgqncrSQA2OAL6ugTCR/s3010/20201004_153955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3010" data-original-width="2624" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWF-X8yUfNkvKi3cLr4TdrNPUg5twKzFwe7d_fJy0w4xi-1OY22Wb800EQBloRPG6vlixwyAyX4VU67A2sFx4LKaunwDnTVDu_KwiaUA-4_DQDWYpk-FvnDe9suQgqncrSQA2OAL6ugTCR/w339-h388/20201004_153955.jpg" width="339" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scrubs</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-15344461512863975882020-11-05T10:04:00.002-05:002020-11-05T10:04:36.793-05:00Sewing for Others - Costume<p> The last few months I have been busy sewing for others. I volunteered for both projects, inspired by the requested garment and my affection for the requesters. It was only after making the commitment that my inner voice said, “What have you gotten yourself into?” Both clients have a significantly different body shapes than I do, and I am not experienced with fitting others. But how am I going to get better at fitting if I don't practice. Better family members that paying customers, for practice</p><p>The most recent request was for a replica of the dress worn by the character Marion Ravenwood in the movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. To be worn to a Halloween party.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_MTezUx5YpWchDagTQPF7l9-0asoN_zton9F1-Iwe644O_CWBaLr-Z7toH_6BXqdiqa8yhxTkAH9LJE8JiF5h_vhzzeLVUU165DL7HmxiqN1himwcsTmuTCvguEedwbETnxII71EQ92-y/s916/Marion+Ravenwood+Dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="916" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_MTezUx5YpWchDagTQPF7l9-0asoN_zton9F1-Iwe644O_CWBaLr-Z7toH_6BXqdiqa8yhxTkAH9LJE8JiF5h_vhzzeLVUU165DL7HmxiqN1himwcsTmuTCvguEedwbETnxII71EQ92-y/w400-h305/Marion+Ravenwood+Dress.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The dress has a fitted top with an empire seam under the bust and floor length skirt. It is also backless with a huge rosette and train on the back. My client was a very curvy, petite. I showed her pattern options that would look very similar to the actual dress, but had features that would facilitate fitting. We chose McCalls 7974. <p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVxM0ypgKA5i2Z-JmrDi7vlfqZ8EzlXLMwG8OEqkSWUChzSyHfatS5BuFTdrtIeTLxqJ9NM77RzdkMJU1MxUax-D08fRFdASFGO6PK6oXMY50T11C8q6le-UsWdlw5VvWQ0374PkXkLTM/s2048/7974.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVxM0ypgKA5i2Z-JmrDi7vlfqZ8EzlXLMwG8OEqkSWUChzSyHfatS5BuFTdrtIeTLxqJ9NM77RzdkMJU1MxUax-D08fRFdASFGO6PK6oXMY50T11C8q6le-UsWdlw5VvWQ0374PkXkLTM/w400-h400/7974.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />I felt gathers, would be more forgiving than bust darts, for bust fitting. The under bust band could be fitted to emphasize her curves . The skirt gathers start 2 inches above the actual waist. My thinking was that this would make the transition from teeny waist to full hips easier and lengthen her bottom half, making her look taller.<p></p><p> I made a muslin of the dress bodice. A lot of slashing and inserting of fabric in the resulting gaps went on in the first fitting. Then the apprehension of transferring the muslin changes to the pattern, and wondering if I did it correctly, especially when the resulting bodice shape that was um… unfamiliar.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim8rg5hT3JYc_K5gR6ytpuB5b_Q2d6hBvr2S9T0DbakEwY4JeyMFGWFyO9El_3ADsFzlvrFpdwcTxXm4zA697ph2WsxUwY53OVyB1XvMaX-Uia8QGdmTV46bUQXZkKfzY2iI4wyf0oZjow/s2048/20201105_092812+%2528002%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1978" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim8rg5hT3JYc_K5gR6ytpuB5b_Q2d6hBvr2S9T0DbakEwY4JeyMFGWFyO9El_3ADsFzlvrFpdwcTxXm4zA697ph2WsxUwY53OVyB1XvMaX-Uia8QGdmTV46bUQXZkKfzY2iI4wyf0oZjow/s320/20201105_092812+%2528002%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> I had a fitting instructor that told us to imagine the body as made up of different shapes; spheres, polyhedrons<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue", helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> (</span>pyramid), cylinders and think about how you would shape fabric over those shapes. I told myself based on the body shapes I was putting fabric over, the extra fabric was where it needed to be; low, and near the center. And it ended up fitting beautifully. <p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc0Uemk5y7JAvDxzRTdbZjGw17_1_LVW65X1mmQ7nHDQn27ArhfSMPduqXMKkcAbUGcsb_k2TxSkYG8z9gF4sKqwYUCiUWGTrB3zWjhON2sh5AYqBxLOCCcfpDgSl_b7LzovG4mCGm9Irh/s951/body+shapes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="951" data-original-width="643" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc0Uemk5y7JAvDxzRTdbZjGw17_1_LVW65X1mmQ7nHDQn27ArhfSMPduqXMKkcAbUGcsb_k2TxSkYG8z9gF4sKqwYUCiUWGTrB3zWjhON2sh5AYqBxLOCCcfpDgSl_b7LzovG4mCGm9Irh/s320/body+shapes.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>The dress is underlined in a cotton fabric (high grade twin flat sheet from Target). The outer fabric is a lightweight fabric with raised fuzzy dots that I have always called “dotted swiss”. It was labeled "clipped dot" on Fabric.com where it was purchased. We opted to forgo the bum rosette and the logistics of finding an undergarment to support a large bust in a backless dress.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUVzy5pBevm02RBokcdnDhAPRrEkO-haOMoTCE5UpOWe4RRMw4oFVPYcrwlCysQrRvrDnKnNMA6HBneqDiR6CxYXFkwWXC6uNirfTrsr4Js1B5om7ob6TGYXKki4Y818lutLaTMKzH7lL/s2048/Marion+Dress+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1115" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUVzy5pBevm02RBokcdnDhAPRrEkO-haOMoTCE5UpOWe4RRMw4oFVPYcrwlCysQrRvrDnKnNMA6HBneqDiR6CxYXFkwWXC6uNirfTrsr4Js1B5om7ob6TGYXKki4Y818lutLaTMKzH7lL/w348-h640/Marion+Dress+.jpg" width="348" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirj0QkVTO7csu3Wfn3Ylm81QxmqUHiVC8E23gy3dp_ztHui421m-L3ylaUKgsLXjLNKzPDDC04avwSU4I2Ps2_slRG8j4jl4Nu7IFje0mFPkDKNnCRM4aFhF7l6EzhkuJ-mYLV6GunaJHO/s1415/Indiana+Jones+and+Marion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1415" data-original-width="1069" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirj0QkVTO7csu3Wfn3Ylm81QxmqUHiVC8E23gy3dp_ztHui421m-L3ylaUKgsLXjLNKzPDDC04avwSU4I2Ps2_slRG8j4jl4Nu7IFje0mFPkDKNnCRM4aFhF7l6EzhkuJ-mYLV6GunaJHO/w303-h400/Indiana+Jones+and+Marion.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><br /><p>"Marion" is very pleased with her dress. She talks about wearing it on other occasions and her favorite feature is the pockets. At least her cell phone won't show like Indiana's does. </p>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4840477980234593438.post-55502368564680330812020-10-01T12:49:00.000-04:002020-10-01T12:49:06.413-04:00Bedazzling with Buttons<p>I was looking for a creative project to get my mind off the fact I don't need any new clothes for my Covid Isolation/work from home lifestyle, but I have a huge fabric stash of garment fabric. Sigh! So I was excited to hear of the Marfy Remnant challenge #Marfyremnantchallenge2020 created by Ann of Youtique Bridal and sewing blogger/youtuber Andrea at SewtoFit. It was a challenge to use remnants of fabric, which we all have, to make and embellish a garment. The suggested pattern was Marfy 116, a extended shoulder tunic with yoke, vertical princess seams and hi low hem. The pattern was selected because both Ann and Andrea had won it in an ASG event. It was also a free pattern in the Marfy Evergreen pattern magazine.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnTXtrcA-bcfRz_bp7C7kc-mIe47e4wM04l4UX4eUchp2_Og1sIDuomnKev6ZTatkF-t8FysbekcdP33knQ06e9yJ4Q4okVaNwQOCAUzixQsCkrXb0ZMitkqqZOh0L0N3DnP3RFaEgyF6s/s531/marfy+0116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="329" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnTXtrcA-bcfRz_bp7C7kc-mIe47e4wM04l4UX4eUchp2_Og1sIDuomnKev6ZTatkF-t8FysbekcdP33knQ06e9yJ4Q4okVaNwQOCAUzixQsCkrXb0ZMitkqqZOh0L0N3DnP3RFaEgyF6s/s320/marfy+0116.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marfy 0116<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> The remnants I used were men’s shirting pieces purchased in a 15 lb. bag from the Robert Talbott menswear manufacturing facility in Calif. Below is the original advertisement from Threads Magazine. Yes, these remnants have been in my stash for a while.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_oiUGi48sPexlTxJMcoF91lx6wOFfum8b5259HXbkk4lesEnn72pzjRN469ueimmIYmYvmP8E8NribvVE20wrLkMsH42evGLxmNcKHNsb3UyYCAU08eq8L_bSqvB9rp8ceGR91qQq5CM0/s2048/20200909_191517+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_oiUGi48sPexlTxJMcoF91lx6wOFfum8b5259HXbkk4lesEnn72pzjRN469ueimmIYmYvmP8E8NribvVE20wrLkMsH42evGLxmNcKHNsb3UyYCAU08eq8L_bSqvB9rp8ceGR91qQq5CM0/s320/20200909_191517+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Advertisement for Scraps<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br />I received a huge bag packed tightly with striped checked and solid, very finely woven, cotton fabrics. The remnants were generally abut 16” by 20”. Wonderful fabric to work with. I sewed my adolescent sons button-down shirts out of this fabric. Also quilts, masks and now this top. I still have a huge amount remaining.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqSOqqKEqkRQj2fUJEFOTCLH2A_yv5uds7CoB80ZKKvmh6mPlHnnPAaLZQCn4yFQhKVle5e_MxAb1S-A67acPQhASZo9Ey8kFZ7sDK5Wnt5mFYKA-PNm1hj0geGUTc-Uh8tvk_-HipujH/s888/supplies+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="888" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqSOqqKEqkRQj2fUJEFOTCLH2A_yv5uds7CoB80ZKKvmh6mPlHnnPAaLZQCn4yFQhKVle5e_MxAb1S-A67acPQhASZo9Ey8kFZ7sDK5Wnt5mFYKA-PNm1hj0geGUTc-Uh8tvk_-HipujH/w400-h269/supplies+%25282%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Supplies<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Because of the remnant sizes, I color blocked the top. But I still had to do a fair amount of piecing to get pieces large enough for the color blocking. The back and back yoke have a center back seam. The extended bottom in the back are separate pieces with the stripes going horizontally. Fortunately the stripes are so fine, they look like a solid color from a normal viewing distance.</p><p>When my mother moved in with me, she brought her button stash. One drawer in her button box was full of mismatched shirt buttons. Shirt buttons to go with the shirting fabrics! I sewed them to the yoke area of the top. Bedazzling with buttons! </p><p> I had recently made fabric cord for the button loop on a silk blouse and decided to see if I could make really fine cord with these shirting fabric. I call it fabric cord, but all my sewing books refer to it as "tubing" or "self filled tubing" and the technique for making it is under button closures - loops. My first strand was less than 1/8 inch, but it was difficult to sew and turn. So the sake of time and my sanity, the others were a more doable 1/8”. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvXfAg0qTsY1PsCsISKL4m__kmHsJQz1NvISYI5sU0zTuyeRFmCzvcF65Nqme055u7Xzu6RwtaRsUGLXwatSAYHR8eE-4AKYHnaxn8w6M5hSwwPeC-l-eOG6NKe3Svxf_pcxkQCQ9rgaW/s2048/20200930_101615+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1561" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvXfAg0qTsY1PsCsISKL4m__kmHsJQz1NvISYI5sU0zTuyeRFmCzvcF65Nqme055u7Xzu6RwtaRsUGLXwatSAYHR8eE-4AKYHnaxn8w6M5hSwwPeC-l-eOG6NKe3Svxf_pcxkQCQ9rgaW/s320/20200930_101615+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cording<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p> Now that I had all these cords. What should I do with them? I shaped and hand tacked the cording into flower shapes with a hole in the center so they could be fastened over the buttons. They are removable. I like the look of the airy flowers on the yoke of the top,</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_CV-wzeyJHdj4GnV3XPVteisR_ggcqkUMgpMFNtpR1Y3Kiu0NfgXDdZqHYC4Xv1o4DLnymCmmHE-5DAzcd0OuZ78kDN8YNPSwzc-et0drm0VrMZxEudxUFN080BuLn6ii2p45y1eu7P1/s2048/20200930_165957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_CV-wzeyJHdj4GnV3XPVteisR_ggcqkUMgpMFNtpR1Y3Kiu0NfgXDdZqHYC4Xv1o4DLnymCmmHE-5DAzcd0OuZ78kDN8YNPSwzc-et0drm0VrMZxEudxUFN080BuLn6ii2p45y1eu7P1/s320/20200930_165957.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back yoke<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZPM_uzawKZZYVapfTDHVUjpYc1qwFaL8XhDlx_1ZSgYb1UKNuRMV84ZxRVcU7qBwtRVNC026T9TKbXID4aZWuFVR1BpUnKPEuL87Ymd8KVt4k7RUnN5jDqmVIslv0vNVU5r4ZEqIk9d0/s2048/Shoulder+embellishement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1644" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZPM_uzawKZZYVapfTDHVUjpYc1qwFaL8XhDlx_1ZSgYb1UKNuRMV84ZxRVcU7qBwtRVNC026T9TKbXID4aZWuFVR1BpUnKPEuL87Ymd8KVt4k7RUnN5jDqmVIslv0vNVU5r4ZEqIk9d0/s320/Shoulder+embellishement.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFcpqVzFFVQj5ceMD68UA_RfuzI_v969CG5TiK5M1AZ1_WHcV82BXEAzdTh2xJIoVtociGfoox_0-BViyRYJ8cWTesSVSrTmcXbwsMRe2GReyfjT_igla5sRtKXDaUrwz48V85FlTr3kYu/s2048/20200930_150832+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1421" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFcpqVzFFVQj5ceMD68UA_RfuzI_v969CG5TiK5M1AZ1_WHcV82BXEAzdTh2xJIoVtociGfoox_0-BViyRYJ8cWTesSVSrTmcXbwsMRe2GReyfjT_igla5sRtKXDaUrwz48V85FlTr3kYu/w278-h400/20200930_150832+%25282%2529.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAJBVtULi402An200GnvACTlr2RIfQK4azs00SdH2dbOkb4pu6UrKbCH6JNilgtwYc-N2s31JFQFJhImUvZ3kJ185na3dV7qayWPXq4dKG25mo9oCiqdfNVVS5IBDw1g-q45tTgNcH6Sk/s2048/Back+Marfy+0116+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1254" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAJBVtULi402An200GnvACTlr2RIfQK4azs00SdH2dbOkb4pu6UrKbCH6JNilgtwYc-N2s31JFQFJhImUvZ3kJ185na3dV7qayWPXq4dKG25mo9oCiqdfNVVS5IBDw1g-q45tTgNcH6Sk/w392-h640/Back+Marfy+0116+%25282%2529.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><p>It was a fun challenge.</p>Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.com7