Sewing round up March-19 Ediition
Well, I’ve been busy! I’ve sewn a few things over the last week or sew, but most of these item’s I’ve sewn before and one was a TNT so it really didn’t take long to make this weeks garments. I typically do not have time to sew this many things (did I neglect something else?), probably! The boss politely reminded me that we have to finish our taxes. I’m a reformed tax accountant that hates doing her own taxes! I know I have to pay, so it can wait till whenever (not really whenever, because I don’t do penalties) but you know what I mean!
Anyway, there are a few things going on on IG this month and I wanted to jump in, coming up to the summer, not sure how much sewing I’ll get done because I plan to be doing things! I made the Blackwood cardigan again, here’s a previous version. I tried the D cup block this time (it was a free download if you purchased the previous version) in a cotton/ rayon blend french terry. Oops, there’s no length wise stretch in this fabric so attaching the front band was a challenge (insert eye roll), also, I forgot to lengthen the band (really, Q) so I added a piece to the back and all’s good now lol! That’s the only changes I made from this version of the Blackwood. I feel the sleeves are still tight and think a little more ease would be nice. The cardigan is designed to not meet at center front so that’s, that.
As for my Cashmerette concord T shirt, here’s one I’ve made previously, actually this is a dress hack, but yeah. I whipped that up in an hour or so, the fabric is a rayon jersey and a bit flimsy. I needed navy blue but wish it had a little more weight to it, but I still love it. There were no changes to this version. I forget that I make stuff and forget to blog, because i’ve made at least three other versions that never made it to the blog LOL.
Finally, I made overalls, I’m not a fan of overalls, but I wanted to try them, plus I’ve never made them before. I think I’ll have to find a design that I like or make some changes. I’ve also made the pants to this pattern before, so it just needed minor tweaks, I made these before, McCalls 7547. For this version, I made some fit adjustments and I used a twill fabric with no stretch. I added an inch to the bib and I probably should have added the inch to the front and back rise. I asked a few friends about the fit and they gave some good advice, adding to the waist to make them looser, adding to the front crotch rise and narrowing the bib.
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| I think the front of the legs look good. |
When I made these, I fitted the waist the way I would fit pants, and I think it needs a little more ease to get the bib to skim the body. I also lengthened the shorts, also, the butt was baggy as I sat down so I took it in, but I may need more width at the back inseam only or use a fabric with lycra. I also omitted the back bib, I doubled the length of the straps pattern and tried a criss cross thing in back. I will need to angle them if I use them again. I did a knock knee adjustment but still not sure, I have very big thighs (insert eye roll). Lastly, I don’t care for how the bib isn’t lined but actually hemmed, I think a lining would give a nice feature. I may remove the bib and just wear the shorts lol. Not sure if I’ll try this again, but you never know.
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| I took in the side seams because it was baggy in the butt may need more width in the back inseam and I need to angle the straps. |
What else, well, I have some last minute spring sewing to do. I’m on a mad dash for a light weight sporty jacket, a dress and a skirt ad a pair of paints, ohh, and some tops. WHY DO I DO THIS!!! I have unrealistic expectations of sewing an entire wardrobe (of non TNT patterns) in two weeks. I need my head checked. Maybe I’ll do a plans post, hummm…
Stay tuned to see if i get this all done (not in two weeks) insert eye roll LOL!
6 Comments
Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)
Obviously you need to blog more cause I need to see all those multiples…each and every one of them! LOL!
MadebyLaQuana
LOL I need to do better at that I need to get it together!
Vanessa
The Blackwood cardigan is really nice! Considering the overalls, you have done a lot!!
MadebyLaQuana
I believe I have been very productive, thank you!
Carol in Denver
That red looks beautiful on you!
Two weeks is awfully close to April 15…
MadebyLaQuana
Thank you and yes it is, ugh, adulting!