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Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019

fajita

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #30 on: February 25, 2019, 21:29:32 PM »
I went to the quilting shop first thing this morning to buy buttons for my shirt. It was closed.
Hopefully I can go again tomorrow. I work a short day on Tuesday's.

SewRuthieSews

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #31 on: February 25, 2019, 22:07:16 PM »
The costume for my friend is complete though we won't be able to get a photo of her in it until Saturday.

I can do a dressmakers dummy shot with the headdress on the floor flat.

(must go back and see if Manuela already told us when the photos  have to be up)

fajita

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #32 on: February 25, 2019, 22:19:10 PM »
@Lyn-J Put your entry up. Chivvy us along.

Manuela

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #33 on: February 25, 2019, 22:50:26 PM »
No entries yet? I did a whole wardrobe of baby's clothes in a fortnight, a bit nervous about putting it up.

No need to be nervous..... be brave, be the first one to submit an entry @Lyn-J

Manuela

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #34 on: February 25, 2019, 22:51:59 PM »
The costume for my friend is complete though we won't be able to get a photo of her in it until Saturday.

I can do a dressmakers dummy shot with the headdress on the floor flat.

(must go back and see if Manuela already told us when the photos  have to be up)
Usually one week after the contest is completed  :)

SewRuthieSews

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #35 on: February 26, 2019, 07:23:24 AM »
Thanks @Manuela. The actual event is later in March sometime, but have asked her if we can do a photo this weekend.
I adapted two different new patterns and was really pleased at how good the fit was with only minor alterations. It's been interesting sewing for someone of such a different size to me. I did make my life easier though by choosing a loosely fitted pattern. Even those need to fit in the shoulders though.

Renegade Sewist

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #36 on: February 26, 2019, 09:05:49 AM »
Only a gew more days to go...... Where are all the selfless people?  :vintage:

Haven't seen any around here.  :ninja:

I've determined that I am neither selfless, nor am I sewing. As of last Saturday it's been a full year of no sewing. At this point motivation and interest have almost completely evaporated. sigh...
Hey Bill! Read the manual!  Hehehe.

toileandtrouble

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #37 on: February 27, 2019, 21:29:14 PM »
I was going to do jeans for OH who says he does not want them after all. My middle son was promised a pair of trousers from material we bought together  xxxx years ago. He was delighted. All I asked was waist size, inside leg and outside leg measurement, so I could get the body length right. Have been waiting since end of January. Today, he came to visit and we got out the tape measure. Turns out he knew the size he usually buys all along. Aaaagh. I will cut them out tomorrow, needless to say, they will not be finished in time. Well, could be, if it wasn't for those pesky meals and things, but they won't.
Yarn down:  1000g
Fabric down:  29m

toileandtrouble

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #38 on: February 27, 2019, 21:32:57 PM »
 I see Sewing for Men starts in March. Well, I shall just wait until Friday then.
Yarn down:  1000g
Fabric down:  29m

fajita

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #39 on: February 27, 2019, 22:19:28 PM »
I finished the shirt for the other half.


Fajita's Entry (indicate the number if you have more than one entry)

What is it and for whom.       
This is a man's shirt, made by request for my husband.

Pattern used       
This was a commercial Mens' shirt pattern, Version A of Simplicity 1544 BB

A short description on how you made it/problems overcome/etc.
It was sewn on a Bernina 550QE, and it was tailored slightly by increasing the back and front lengths, and a belly adjustment; the sleeves were shortened and the cuffs shortened. The front pocket was increased to take account of fitting in a mobile phone.
The biggest problem I had was sourcing buttons, locally.

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« Last Edit: March 01, 2019, 01:04:30 AM by Manuela »

toileandtrouble

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #40 on: February 27, 2019, 22:26:19 PM »
Great job! He looks happy.
Yarn down:  1000g
Fabric down:  29m

fajita

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #41 on: February 27, 2019, 22:27:55 PM »
Red medicine .....

Acorn

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #42 on: February 28, 2019, 08:27:53 AM »
Gorgeous!!  Where did you get the fabric?  It's lovely.
I might look as though I'm talking to you, but inside my head I'm sewing.

Lowena

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #43 on: February 28, 2019, 09:59:38 AM »
Cool!
Triumph of hope over experience :D

Lyn-J

Re: Selfless February Contest - 01.02.2019 - 28.02.2019
« Reply #44 on: February 28, 2019, 10:20:11 AM »
Lyn-J #01
Baby outfit for DGS7
Sew Over It Strawberry Sweatshirt and Tangerine Trousers

this is a test run using fabric from stash. Sewinf aroung the feet was easier than I expected, but because I used quite a wide overlocking stitch when I turned them right side out the seam went into "corners". Its the same on RTW, I'll try narrower overlocking next time. sorry blurred picture.