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Finally, Pants! Simplicity 8056 and Another Simplicity 8014
Finally, I finished my pants! Well, I’m happy with the outcome and it was a long time coming. I actually could have finished these like two weeks ago, but apparently me and the embroidery machine have been having a little affair (insert shocked face)! These pants are a wearable muslin, I like wearables because like I’ve said before, I like to wear a garment to work, sit down and stand up to get a good idea of my adjustments. Also, some fabric tends to bag out and then I over correct to fit it and then it’s tight. To remedy that, I try and get quality fabric and not over…
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What I’ve been up to: Cleaning up and Machine Embroidery
So, what have I been up to? Well, I’m still working on my pants, I have the second version of the pattern traced out and I hope to sew it up sometime this week. I took some time off from the pants to really get my fabric stash together. I felt like my space, desires and fabric were not connected lol, can you relate? I had lots of fabric that I’ve gotten in NYC, Pennsylvania and Denver along with my online purchases shoved in a closet (I don’t have before pictures, ughh, insert eye roll). My hubby moved his office downstairs and freed up the closet for me, what did…
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Muslin #1 Simplicity 8056
I’m tackling pants, I’m also working on my pants block. Whatttt! I know (insert eye roll), let me explain, I’m taking a pants block class and before I did that, I wanted to know if adjusting a pair of commercial pattern was comparable. I know it’s not, but not everyone wants to draft a pair of pants or create a block/sloper! I’m actually tempted to either have a friend fit and draft me a pair or wait until the next sewing camp/retreat lol… Sew camps and sewing retreats are perfect for this. I think the issue for me is not being able to manipulate the back, this was the issue…
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Another version of Simplicity 8014
Yaaasss to the pattern matching! So, I LOVE THIS DRESS. Well, actually I wear it as a duster , I like it better because of the all over print. I mean I toiled with this dress and then when I got the front matched up, oh snap the bottom print doesn’t match (insert eye roll). I was like, you know what, I already playing fabric Tetris, I know how to match patterns, so I’m good! I created a column of color with the black, RTW leggings and cami, great back drop for the print. I didn’t want to ruin the pattern so I threw around the idea of snaps and…
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Knit Skirt Block and Hacked Montrose Top
I’m sharing a few new makes well, an outfit. This is a super short post so I’ll try to keep the eye rolls to a minimum (insert eye roll). I wanted a navy blue knit pencil skirt so I used some left over interlock from my athleisure top. There are a few ways to get this done, I chose to follow this tutorial as opposed to a commercial pattern because, it’s really only two pattern pieces. If you want a closer fit, try this tutorial from Style sew me or Mimi G. OMG, before you say you don’t draft (triple eye roll), read on. Seriously, after the adjustments to…
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2018 Top Nine and Fan Favorites
Hi there! So, Instagram/IG is my social media platform of choice, Twitter is a close second and Facebook is, well, it’s Facebook (insert eye roll). I’ve met so many wonderful people through sewing and IG and I’m looking forward to meeting more! Top Nine is an Instagram thing, an opportunity for you to see your top nine Instagram posts. For the sake of this post, I also have a few posts on the blog that are fan favorites. Before I share these, I just want to say, thanks for reading my blog, inspiring me and supporting me, it means a lot to me! For 2018 I tried a lot of…
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DIY Family Christmas PJs
Sooo, I had a bright idea to make my entire family pajama pants for Christmas. My family usually comes from all over on Christmas and for the last few years, I’ve made pajama pants. I started thinking about this early this fall and in early November I blasted it out in the family group chat ( do you have a family group chat that stays lit?) and the consensus was yes, please. Last year, I took measurements from my extended family and made the pants a day or two before Christmas, it wasn’t bad, but I wanted to do this earlier so I could make some other stuff. There are…
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Pattern Review: Madison Cardigan by Style Sew Me
I need another cardigan like I need a hole in my head! Where did that saying come from lol? I have a few ready to wear cardigans and a few handmade cardigans, I really didn’t need another but this one was soo cute! I’m less picky about big 4 patterns because of their sale price, but I wanted to try this one, it was long and it had a nice curved center front. Style Sew Me is an indie company, small woman owned, minority business. The product is good and she was having a sale. I took the opportunity to try something different, from someone different and added a piece…
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Athleisure for the holiday McCalls 7061
Jeans are RTW. Athleisure seems to be a trend of wearing cloths typically designed as athletic wear for everyday wear. I see no issue with this lol, I mean, secret pajamas, leisurewear, athleisure, comfy, whatever you call it, it’s wearing clothes that are comfortable and stylish right? I’m not above comfort, because truthfully, that’s when I’m happiest! I’m happy when I look and feel good, and when my clothes AND shoes are comfortable. Comfortable shoes are another topic of discussion (insert eye roll). Can clothes be a little too leisurely? perhaps, but if you enjoy wearing work out clothes and the environment is appropriate (this is a thing by the…
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McCalls 2260 1 Hour Vest- Urban Cowgirl
Styled with RTW tie neck shirt and jeans. Ahh, don’t you love overcast skies?? I wanted an excuse to wear my belt buckle and cowboy boots. The kids that come into the office love to see all the superheros and princesses dressed up for Halloween. I took this basic pattern and some discount fabric from Joann to make this western inspired vest. The vest is super easy, I used a microfiber novelty fabric and made view G without the buttons. The sizing is very generous, I purchased size XL which is 20-22. I initially sized up as per my normal but backed out the adjustment when it was too big. …
