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Pattern Remakes- October Edition
One of my goals has been to go back through my “wearable muslins” and remake them. What’s a muslin and when should you do one? Check this blog post out from Tilly and the Buttons. I spend quite a bit of time making adjustments and it seems like such a waste to only make them once. In comes the pattern round up, I’m going to consolidate all my remakes from Instagram, Facebook and my camera roll. I think there’s value in remakes and the styling of what you make so you get more bang for your buck with your pattern and garments. I think I’ll try this once a month,…
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Pattern Review: New Look 6514-The Robe of Many Colors
I hadn’t participated in the #sewyourview challenge on Instagram in a while so I decided to put to use some cute fabric in my stash to use. I also wanted something fun and different to wear for my birthday so it was a twofer! That feels weird to say, I don’t have a large stash so, to shop in it was a good feeling. I originally made the longer view and in the fabric, it looked like a priestly robe. I did a poll and everyone voted to cut it and I agreed. The pictures aren’t a clear as I’d like, but we get the gist of it. Pattern Description:…
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Pattern Review: Blackwood Cardigan- Wearable Muslin
It’s fall and I’m looking to replace my worn out cardigans from last season. I’m not sure, but many of my cardigans look a little beat up these days. I actually wear cardigans all year long because I work indoors and the A/C is always on Arctic so mine need to be replaced more often! I wanted to try something new, as if I needed another pattern, right? So I picked the Blackwood cardigan up during a sale. I really like the modern feel to the cardigan, close fitting, two different views and it’s an Indie pattern. Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan can be found here. Here are some of my…
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Pattern Review: S1012+ Vintage pattern and African print
Dont you just love vintage patterns? I made this for a challenge and struggled with pairing fabrics. I went with a bold print, I didn’t want it to look too much like the pattern envelope, I wanted it to POP! I was surprised this fit without tons of adjustments. This pattern was in the purge pile, you know I’m trying to trim my pattern stash, but hey why not try some of them out first right? OK, on to the review.. Pattern Description: Step back to the 1960s—this vintage dress has neckline variations. Make it retro (which is modern again) in color blocked panels and collars or go classic…
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Cashmerette Upton skirt hack and Butterick 5529 jacket
Hi there! I want to share with you what I’ve made recently. You’ve seen my Upton dress here and Butterick 5529 jacket here. Well, I’ve “hacked” the Upton using Jenny’s hack, you can find the instructions on the hack here. I didn’t make any changes, but I should have. Jenny talks about how to adjust the fit for the skirt and well, I didn’t do that. Actually I intended to make the Upton dress and didn’t like the fabric I chose after completing it for the bodice so last minute I decided to make the skirt. I really like this fabric, I purchased it from FabricMart and it’s a digital…
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Pattern Review: B5529 + The Dolman sleeve jacket
I’m getting a head start on my Fall sewing. I’ve seen this type of Dolman sleeve open jacket all over the place. This is an older Butterick pattern that’s still in print, yay!!. I’ve seen this pattern in a ton of places in the spring and early fall catalogs, what does that tell you? patterns come back around too! I hate having multiple patterns that are similar unless I learn a new construction technique or it has a cool design feature. So, when I went looking through my patterns for a open easy jacket, I realized I actually purchased a similar pattern from Simplicity recently in addition to this…
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Pattern Review: New Look 6519 + Tie front
I haven’t blogged much in August because I’ve remade some pattern’s that I’ve reviewed before. I’m super lazy and well, I didn’t want to waist a blog post on remakes, but I think I will try and highlight them in a post sometime during the month. I think Instagram and Facebook are culprits in my non existent blog posts, they make it easy to snap a picture and post, blogging takes more time, and did I say I’m lazy? I’m getting inspiration from all over the place, and also contemplating what to make for fall. I know I want a blazer and a cardigan. I have the patterns, but not…
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Pattern Review: S8332+ summer dress
Wow, the summer has flown by and I’ve only sewn a few things!! I have been enjoying my summer so it’s not a complete loss. I don’t ordinarily blog when I remake something, but I think I’ll do a monthly round up for the blog. I do post my makes on Instagram but I’m too lazy to to right a blog post. I don’t have many plans for the fall, but I will be making a blazer and a cardigan/duster. I’ll probably follow a sew along or two and play it by ear, so we will see. I also need to purge some patterns, but I recon I say…
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Pattern Review: M7604+ tiered skirt
This on trend tiered skirt has been all over the place. I think this skirt would be cute in a color blocked version, long skirt or as a dress. I’ve seen this tiered look in dresses and they are cute. This is super easy to make if you attach a bodice for an empire or baby doll look. While making this skirt, I asked the question, do I like gathers or pleats in skirts? I think the answer is circle skirts! I’m not trying to look “smaller” but I don’t want to look bigger either, adding bulk, and this skirt didn’t fall liked I would have liked, I tend to…
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M7052 + Longer peplum remake
I really like the long peplum look on tops and jackets. I think it adds a nice feature to garments and they are flattering. I’ve been on this “hacking” rampage trying to get the most use out of my patterns. I mean, I’ve spent so much time adjusting them to my body, it just seems wrong to only use the pattern once, right? I purchased this bandana print locally, it says Chambray, but it wasn’t as drapey as the rayon Modal or Tencel chambray, but I wanted to give it a try. This fabric is light weight, but doesn’t have the drape I would like, a little more structure so…
