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Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6

Iminei

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #15 on: June 07, 2020, 07:53:33 AM »
Well Girls you all know the Drill ... So would someone please tell me what it is ????
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Bodgeitandscarper

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #16 on: June 07, 2020, 09:52:29 AM »
Drill?  I have a corded and a cordless Bosch  0_0 0_0

Something along the lines of bung each entry in one post, with info on pattern and bodges you made.  If more than one entry, then number each in each post.  Or something... 0_0

Am I right to think "activewear" is sports type stuff rather than posh dancing frocks?

Ann

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #17 on: June 07, 2020, 10:31:05 AM »
Laura thought she would model her swimsuit for everyone. It isn't an entry as I made it quite a while ago. When I saw @Manuela picture, it brought back memories of making this one when I sewed an Edwardian wardrobe.



And with the skirt.



Happy sewing everyone.
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wrenkins

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #18 on: June 07, 2020, 12:25:30 PM »
I copied and adapted this from a previous competition that @Manuela did. As for what qualifies as sporty/active wear...you needn't look at me!  :S

Welcome to the Swimming and Active wear contest.

As usual a few rules:

1. You will sew a minimum of one piece - it can be anything sporty/activity based.
2. If you want to make more than one entry, feel free to do so, but submit them in separate posts
3. Please clearly indicate what , if any, pattern you used and what, if any, changes you made
4. You don't need to use a commercial pattern, self drafted is fine
5. Sewing starts on June 1st, you can prepare & fit the pattern and cut before that date
6. Sewing finishes on June 30th please post pictures by July 7th
7. Please use the template below when you submit your entry post


(your name)'s Entry (indicate the number if you have more than one entry  ;))

What was the ‘new to’ me technique

Pattern used (commercial or self-drafted, anything goes)

A short description on how you made it/problems overcome/etc.

Pictures (ideally included in the text, but I can do that for you if needed)
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Iminei

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #19 on: June 07, 2020, 12:34:01 PM »
Thx Wrenkies  :hug:  I may copy and paste that for future Sewalongs
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Bodgeitandscarper

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #20 on: June 07, 2020, 12:42:11 PM »
@Iminei I don't think you need the "what was new to me technique" bit, that was a specific competition.

wrenkins

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #21 on: June 07, 2020, 12:44:18 PM »
Darn it! I missed that one!!! Thanks @Bodgeitandscarper0_0
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charlotte

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #22 on: June 08, 2020, 10:04:41 AM »
I have plans for a 1950s woven swimsuit like this:



So if I get round to it this month then I will enter!

BrendaP

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #23 on: June 08, 2020, 10:42:42 AM »
@charlotte compared to your beautiful dress that will be a doddle.

Not sure that I'd want to swim in it, but great if you've got the figure for sunbathing - that is classed as activity isn't it?
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Bodgeitandscarper

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #24 on: June 08, 2020, 14:29:12 PM »
Bodgeitandscarper's entry number 2

Another sleeveless cycling top.

Again, made from a self drafted pattern copying an existing top, this time I altered it to include the plain grey side panels, and used the grey for the neckbands and armhole bands. 

One day, I'll work out how to do that overlapping v-neck properly, although it may not be possible using the overlocker like I've tried!  I ended up doing lots of fiddling with edges, pinning, tacking, then coverstitching.  I think it's turned out well, considering the complete lack of a plan for that bit.

Pattern placement was interesting, as I wanted the pattern centred on the front, but had to avoid having a big flower on each booby, or even a black spot.  Pattern matching on the rear pockets was interesting too, especially with a fabric you can't press. 

Just noticed, the fabric has a lovely pale pink in it that is really not showing up in the pics, it's not all grey!

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« Last Edit: July 02, 2020, 11:39:01 AM by Iminei »

Elnnina

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #25 on: June 08, 2020, 15:04:23 PM »
Wow Bodgeitandscarper, that top is lovely, quite a stunning design as well, isn't it nice when we can use our equipment properly and make something so very useful.

Iminei

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #26 on: June 08, 2020, 15:42:25 PM »
loving that print!!!!
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charlotte

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #27 on: June 08, 2020, 15:46:28 PM »
Fantastic job on the pattern matching and placement @Bodgeitandscarper. It’s making my eyes go funny just thinking about trying to line that up on those pockets!!

eclectic

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #28 on: June 08, 2020, 17:48:59 PM »
@Bodgeitandscarper well done! I think you chose a perfect pattern placement! The eye is drawn away from the BP and I didn't even notice the pockets at first glance... I hope you enjoy wearing it ...and  the dusty rose comes out on my computer :-)
« Last Edit: June 08, 2020, 19:03:33 PM by eclectic »

Lollipop

Re: Active wear and Swim wear Contest ... 1/6 - 30/6
« Reply #29 on: June 08, 2020, 18:53:56 PM »
Wow @Bodgeitandscarper pattern matching par excellence! Respect  :thumbsup:
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