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Valentines Special Sewalongathon

Iminei

Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« on: January 31, 2021, 12:23:11 PM »
Its February already and we have our

Valentines Special
1/2/2021 - 28/2/2021


Sew, Quilt, Craft for the One you Love !!!!

Make something for your Sweetheart and show it here
Something Big, Something Small, Anything at all!!


Sew for your Love,
your Mum, Dad or Child, Furbaby or Best friend,
Make anything that says I Love you, You are Special, You have a Friend ...

God knows we all need it after the year we've all had!

This Sewalong is open to all TSP peeps !!!

Whatever you make must not have been started before the 1st of February 2021
tho' naturally you can gather your supplies before!

Please post pics of your materials and progress throughout the month
and of the finished item before you gift it!!!

And at the end of February, we'll have a VOTE as to everybody's favourite
with a Prize Winners Badge or Patch for the most popular.
 

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Sewalong Entry Template


Details to include:

Your User Name and  Entry Number (if entering have more than once )

What is it and for whom (if applicable)

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

Fabrics used, new techniques learned

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

PLEASE INSERT UP TO 4 PICTURES WITHIN YOUR TEXT
« Last Edit: January 31, 2021, 12:31:03 PM by Iminei »
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bec

Re: Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2021, 14:53:00 PM »
I'm really looking forward to this one.  :D
I'll be attempting to make a quilted bomber jacket for my husband. My main challenge will be that I don't know how to do anything. :laughing: I've made a few t-shirts and a simple wrap dress before but this will be my first attempt at lining, pockets, and zips.
I have bottle green quilted fabric and a chocolate brown lining, which Toast is helpfully assessing for defects in comfiness:

I'll be working from this pattern (men's version doesn't seem to have a blog post) - https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-avelia-bomber-free-sewing-pattern/

RJR_38

Re: Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2021, 22:03:06 PM »
I will have a little think - sure I can come up with something for this month.

I am planning on making my mum a bag for Mothers Day so the timing would work well..

fajita

Re: Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2021, 22:05:44 PM »
I have a friend whose birthday is Valentine’s Day. I’ve sewn a design onto a bit of fabric, but am prevaricating over what to do with it now. If I ever make a decision I’ll enter it here.

bec

Re: Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2021, 16:57:13 PM »
Progress is being made.




Still the collar, cuffs, and zip to go.. I don't know how to do any of those things and don't have the brain fumes to figure it out at the moment, but I managed a little welt pocket on the inside.  :D


Lachica

Re: Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2021, 17:33:29 PM »
Looking good @bec . That's a very neat inside pocket, especially if you've not made one before.
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Mary
2020 stash: not gonna count, not gonna feel guilty.

bec

Re: Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2021, 00:09:24 AM »
Bec's entry

What is it and for whom (if applicable)
This is a quilted bomber jacket which I made as a Valentine's day present for my husband.

Pattern used (commercial or self-drafted, anything goes)
It's the Avelia bomber jacket pattern from Mood Fabrics.

Fabrics used, new techniques learned
I used this quilted polycotton from Minerva for the main fabric, and some chocolate brown silk shantung which I bought for about 70p a metre from PoundFabrics a while ago (intending to use it for a Beetlejuice costume which is yet to be made) for the lining, and some ribbing fabric from eBay.
This was a very challenging project for me because I have never lined anything, or made any kind of pocket, or added a zip to something before.

A short description on how you made it, any problems overcome etc.
Challenges:
- The lining fabric is so slippy it never stayed put to sew it together, even when pinned
- The zip the pattern recommends is too long and I don't have any tools so the new end is ..uh.. non-traditionally constructed
- The ribbing fabric is so crumbly whenever it's cut, my whole house is covered in fluff. Not sure if my ribbing fabric is especially stretchy or the pattern pieces are wrong but I had to re-cut the bottom and the collar as they were too long.
- The less said about the attachment of the collar, the better.
- Mr Bec has tweaked his back so hasn't been able to stand up for me to check the fit. I checked the lining wasn't too small on him once and then just did the rest blind. It's a more or less coincidence that it fits him quite well.  0_0

I'm very pleased with how it's come out.




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Lachica

Re: Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2021, 08:03:39 AM »
It looks great @bec . Your DH looks pleased with it. You've successfully overcome a number of challenges & should be proud of this. Where did you find the badge? Nice finishing touch!
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Mary
2020 stash: not gonna count, not gonna feel guilty.

Iminei

Re: Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2021, 08:22:24 AM »
Bravo ... and ahead of the game, by over two weeks!

Is anyone else making anything for this ????
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fajita

Re: Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2021, 09:00:24 AM »
I made and posted mine, forgot to take a final picture.  :facepalm:


Iminei

Re: Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2021, 09:54:40 AM »
Have you any pictures ? Can your friend send you a pic ... The contest isnt over til the end of the month.
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bec

Re: Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2021, 09:59:23 AM »
It looks great @bec . Your DH looks pleased with it. You've successfully overcome a number of challenges & should be proud of this. Where did you find the badge? Nice finishing touch!

Thank you.  :D He bought the patch from a friend who was doing a small run of these and stickers, but it has just been sat in a drawer since as he didn't have anything suitable to put it on.

Iminei

Re: Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2021, 10:04:35 AM »
What is the image ... Road Runner??
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fajita

Re: Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2021, 10:08:04 AM »
Have you any pictures ? Can your friend send you a pic ... The contest isnt over til the end of the month.

It was just this design (which I’ve used before) with writing at the side. Wadded and bound. Large mug rug/placemat. I’m happy not to enter, though. Hardly competition material, lol

Iminei

Re: Valentines Special Sewalongathon
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2021, 10:43:05 AM »
Ah, thats nice! I like that x
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