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Title: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on September 15, 2018, 00:31:16 AM
One out of the blue, to celebrate to upcoming arrival of the cooler season (at least in the northern hemisphere).

Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition

1. You shall make a minimum of one garment - it can be anything, top, dress, skirt, jumpsuit, trousers....
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 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 October 1st , you can prepare & fit the pattern and cut before that date
6. Sewing finishes on November 15th , please post pictures by November 20th
7. You need to use plaids, tartans, checks or gingham as the main fabric of your garment
8. Your entry here can also be included in your SWKOP


 
    :vintage:   Happy sewing  :fabric:   


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Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temeratures
Post by: Tamnymore on September 15, 2018, 07:44:52 AM
Ooooh goody. I lurve tartan. I shall do an inspection of my tartan stash to see which one(s) I can use.  :D
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: doesntworkonwood on September 15, 2018, 12:29:42 PM
Sounds like a plan! I need some new pyjama bottoms, and I also would like a new flannel shirt. Just need to find the perfect fabric first!
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Sewingsue on September 15, 2018, 16:10:44 PM
Sew Today October 2018
Essential Tips for Sewing Checks and Tartans
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: sewmuchmore on September 15, 2018, 19:14:13 PM
B****r! I have just cut out my tartan skirt for the red comp but not sure I will get it done by deadline. I should have waited  :'( :'(
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: HenriettaMaria on September 15, 2018, 19:55:22 PM
Sew Today October 2018
Essential Tips for Sewing Checks and Tartans

I saw this and thought, "That looks familiar".  I keep useful articles on techniques and how-to and sure enough, it's an exact reprint of the same article, with only the garment picture changed, that they published maybe four or five years ago.  Some things bear repeating, I suppose, but it does make one wonder what one is paying one's subscription for!
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Tamnymore on September 15, 2018, 20:05:35 PM
That's interesting. There's been a
discussion about the value of the sew direct offering on another thread. One of the reasons I cancelled was because I saw an article repeated verbatim. I've probably seen this one first time round!   
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: SewRuthieSews on September 15, 2018, 22:03:25 PM
Maybe this year I should cut into that taupe and cadet blue tartan? I've improved my pattern patching skills so could probably handle it.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Renegade Sewist on September 15, 2018, 22:32:56 PM
Maybe. I have several assorted tartans in brown & blacks, bought many moons ago -2007- knowing it would be several years before they would be sewn as I continued to accumulate fabrics that worked together. Think I'm there now.


Who am I kidding? Sounds good but highly unlikely for me anytime soon.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on September 16, 2018, 02:08:24 AM
B****r! I have just cut out my tartan skirt for the red comp but not sure I will get it done by deadline. I should have waited  :'( :'(

You can use it as your entry. I wanted to put up the new competition a week or so ago, but work got in the way. Hence, I'm in a very lenient mood  ;)
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on September 16, 2018, 02:11:35 AM
Maybe this year I should cut into that taupe and cadet blue tartan? I've improved my pattern patching skills so could probably handle it.

Be brave @SewRuthieSews and do it. Take your time for cutting, identify which part of the tartan you want to use at centre back and centre front first, the cut it open (in single layers). Hand baste each seam before you sew it, and you'll have it perfectly matched.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: SewRuthieSews on September 16, 2018, 09:00:50 AM
It does annoy me a great deal when I see RTW with terribly mismatched checks.

If I decide that's a bridge too far (and I need to check the time frame) I have some cotton tartan fabric which I was planning to use for PJ pants which would be simpler!
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Tamnymore on September 16, 2018, 09:30:14 AM
Although @Manuela's in a lenient mood will she be lenient with us if our pattern matching isn't perfect?  ;)

If you combine tartan with other fabrics you might not have to do any pattern matching at all. I'm going to make an asymmetric Tiltonesque top, with lots of pieces, from a combination of a tartan silk dupion remnant and some flowery Liberty varuna wool. Both fabrics have a predominant red and black colourway. The tartan was a 2m by 50cm remnant and the Liberty fabric comes from a combination of a charity shop skirt and a pair of trousers which I made too small ( :angry: ) but couldn't bear to dispose of. Let's see if my no pattern matching theory works!  0_0
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: SewRuthieSews on September 17, 2018, 07:35:26 AM
You can also avoid pattern matching if you have some panels cut on the bias or very strangely shaped pattern pieces like this skirt.
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I overdyed it navy some time after I'd made it and then it was more of a textured navy than a check.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: UttaRetch on September 17, 2018, 08:48:24 AM
Makes my eyes twitch.  0_0
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on September 17, 2018, 13:38:54 PM
@Francesca, maybe your SWAKOP needs a bit of tartan  ;)
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: sewmuchmore on September 20, 2018, 18:01:19 PM
Looked at my stash and I have some more tartan and checked fabric so I am in. Does the second picture qualify as checked?
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Acorn on September 20, 2018, 18:33:37 PM
I don't know, but it's gorgeous!
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on September 20, 2018, 23:27:06 PM
Looked at my stash and I have some more tartan and checked fabric so I am in. Does the second picture qualify as checked?

Yes, it does @sewmuchmore  :)
It’s a gorgeous hounstooth, love the colours.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: BrendaP on September 22, 2018, 10:15:52 AM
If you do make this
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remember to pattern match the lapels!
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: BrendaP on September 27, 2018, 21:48:53 PM
2m of this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282602102413?ViewItem=&item=282602102413&var=581894825709&ppid=PPX000608&cnac=GB&rsta=en_GB(en_GB)&cust=7R663769MT813982G&unptid=4681f106-c01d-11e8-88fa-5cb90192ccc0&t=&cal=b15296fed4bd2&calc=b15296fed4bd2&calf=b15296fed4bd2&unp_tpcid=email-receipt-auction-payment&page=main:email&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys) arrived today  0_0
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I'm thinking of a hack on McCalls 6035 (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51f6b3z7pdL.jpg)  which I've made a couple of times and the fit is good on me.

I want to cut the back panel on the bias so as to keep it symetrical but the pattern repeat of the fabric is 16cm lengthways and nearly 17cm widthways  -<  I wonder what it will be like after pre-washing?  If it evens up a bit it will be OK but if it goes in the opposite direction I'll have to re-think.

Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: toileandtrouble on October 01, 2018, 11:32:33 AM
Think I can do this (haven't sewn much since last year when I didn't finish the red outfit I was going to take on the holiday, tried to finish the cardigan/jacket for last  night, but failed. Have started again and made the blind waiting since last November, so..)
I was intending to make some warm skirts anyway.  I have two options:   [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]    [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Both need a lot of alterations to the patterns.
Tried pressing in the pleats in the brown wool but when I held it up they opened out like a bell tent - not what I need.  The black and white pressed beautifully and stays flat, so I'm going with that.
Hopefully there will be pictures.
Ooh, pictures!
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: BrendaP on October 01, 2018, 18:00:42 PM
After pre-washing the difference in pattern repeat width was more noticeable so I've gone with a CB seam instead.

I did the cutting out yesterday and it took ages making sure that all the hems were at the same level. and also cutting one layer and a time and repeating ot get duplicate copies of everything; the fabric is reversable so one of each piece is flipped over.

I've got most of it sewn together today, only the cuffs and buttonholes left to do.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Tamnymore on October 01, 2018, 21:22:22 PM
Looks good @BrendaP . I have my tartan and flowery varuna wool combo ready to roll!
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Renegade Sewist on October 02, 2018, 06:11:30 AM
2m of this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282602102413?ViewItem=&item=282602102413&var=581894825709&ppid=PPX000608&cnac=GB&rsta=en_GB(en_GB)&cust=7R663769MT813982G&unptid=4681f106-c01d-11e8-88fa-5cb90192ccc0&t=&cal=b15296fed4bd2&calc=b15296fed4bd2&calf=b15296fed4bd2&unp_tpcid=email-receipt-auction-payment&page=main:email&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys) arrived today  0_0
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Oh! You bought the Clan Halen tartan!!!***

***For the uninformed, years ago when I frequented the Highland Games circuit in California a group of younger folks (I was one then.) had gathered together to form their own Clan, Clan Halen. Someone had found a bolt of tartan in hot pink and black-who could resist? There were kilts, sashes and tams made from it. When they paraded the grounds one of the bigger fellows had a boombox on his shoulder blasting Van Halen. They were a lot of fun to hang out with. They ran out of the fabric.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Tamnymore on October 02, 2018, 09:03:32 AM
I always find American and Canadian tartans amazing. On a trip to Nova Scotia a few years ago I came back with a few pieces. Nova Scotia seemed more Scottish than Scotand (bagpipes anyone?) - sort of 'Gaelier than thou'  0_0
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Renegade Sewist on October 02, 2018, 19:39:49 PM
I always find American and Canadian tartans amazing. On a trip to Nova Scotia a few years ago I came back with a few pieces. Nova Scotia seemed more Scottish than Scotand (bagpipes anyone?) - sort of 'Gaelier than thou'  0_0

I attribute it in part to the movies "Braveheart" and "Rob Roy". Let's not leave out "Outlander."  :toast: All the Renaissance Faires here are overrun with Scots since then. And Pirates...thank Johnny Depp for that. Sometimes it's Scot Pirates. Or Steampunk Scot Air Pirates. Pass the tartan please...

Someone in the neighborhood used to play pipes. When I lived in the Oakland hills the bagpipe music would waft through the valleys.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 03, 2018, 07:27:08 AM
I'm away from home at the moment, but keep remembering different tartan or similar fabrics I have in the cupboard.
One was brown and pink hounds tooth embroidered with turquoise flowers. Top right below.
http://ruthieksews1.blogspot.com/2017/12/fabric-and-sewing-goodies-for-2018.html

I can't quite imagine what to sew with it though! https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OJWehEJuiHY/WkaFLs1t_mI/AAAAAAAAKos/DmvKWarms08pVOFOrVl5C1xu07eKejoLQCLcBGAs/s1600/FabricGoodies29Dec.JPG
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: toileandtrouble on October 03, 2018, 09:02:22 AM
Need a break to turn the second reference into a link!
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Acorn on October 03, 2018, 09:31:31 AM
Done!   ;)
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on October 03, 2018, 12:02:14 PM
@SewRuthieSews, I can see that fabric as a gored midi skirt... That would brighten up any dull day in winter and would go well with a knit top or sweater and a pair of boots.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 03, 2018, 20:56:41 PM
@SewRuthieSews, I can see that fabric as a gored midi skirt... That would brighten up any dull day in winter and would go well with a knit top or sweater and a pair of boots.
I noticed Janet has the same fabric in her picture on page 2.
I have 2 metres of it which should be sufficient for a midi skirt.

I'm not completely fixed yet on what fabric I want to sew for this contest. I have a few choices, but want to make a garment I really want to wear not just something that meets the rules.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: toileandtrouble on October 04, 2018, 01:21:53 AM
Got the skirt cut out. This is a pattern I wanted to tackle for quite a while. It is Old New Look, published by the English Pattern Company, Bradford, presumably before they were taken over. 1994, so vintage, like me. I have made the straight skirt before but want to try the back pleated version.  I have reduced the length of the pleats quite a lot, mid calf is not a good length for me,
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: sewmuchmore on October 06, 2018, 19:07:03 PM
@SewRuthieSews I have it in blue as well, mine is earmarked for a kilt. To start with though I am going to make a skirt with some patchwork tartan corduroy I have. There is a pattern repeat down and across but I am struggling to match across with it having a nap, I cannot flip the pattern pieces. Hoping, as it is patchwork, my seams won't be too obvious a mismatch, we will see.
Second project is a cape with the houndtooth, I will probably go for knee length with a hood.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 07, 2018, 11:21:47 AM
I decided I would use this fabric from my stash. Hopefully it is sufficiently plaidy to count?
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/_98lUESk1Q3g/TA7D0lxsNyI/AAAAAAAADX4/YtEOktNu3LA/s320/515.jpg)
and sew a knit top using a printed abstract check. I think it looks quite good when made up.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-obrCVqPNdvc/W7nb7P9HIvI/AAAAAAAALoQ/XCm5a1gN-N48rweYEKvfnHt1q4gVLCi5wCLcBGAs/s320/PlaidTop%2B%25281%2529.JPG)
I used the knit top with 3/4 sleeves from New Look 6735.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: toileandtrouble on October 09, 2018, 09:36:15 AM
Got the back of the skirt put together.  You probably can't see it clearly, but I have matched the pattern -vertically.  There was not enough fabric to move the whole thing up 5cm, those pleats are really greedy!
I am wondering if I should have gone with matching horizontally and let the pleats take the blame for any misalignment.
 Having said that, the pleat distance is just enough to bring the pattern back together.  I wonder if fabric and pattern designers work on a module measurement, like builders?
Just one line that is a tiny bit out, but that is due to the pleat fold underneath and I'm not going to unpick any more.
Because the fabric is prone to fraying, I gave the pleat section its own lining.  I'll put the lining in for the rest when I've worked it out.  Oh, and there was just enough fabric in the scraps to cut a pocket for the right hand side.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: toileandtrouble on October 09, 2018, 09:47:12 AM
And the reason you can't see it -at all, is that I forgot to attach the picture.
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Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Stitches on October 09, 2018, 12:22:17 PM
Got some tartan fabric on saturday hoping to do a jacket
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: BrendaP on October 11, 2018, 20:42:00 PM
My tartan shirt is finished and I've been wearing it all day (except for when I was in the swimming pool!).
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The photo's not great but I am happy with the shirt.
McCalls 6035 (https://images.patternreview.com/sewing/patterns/mccall/6035/6035.jpg) view C but with proper cuffs and placket rather than turned back to 3/4 length with a tab.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: toileandtrouble on October 11, 2018, 21:23:37 PM
Beautifully matched too!
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: sewmuchmore on October 12, 2018, 09:40:08 AM
@BrendaP  Lovely colour, really suits you.

Afraid I am getting no were fast with my tartan due to demands of The Diva who needs another dance costume for her next competition.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: toileandtrouble on October 12, 2018, 22:27:09 PM
Very nearly finished the skirt but it is a total disaster. Not even a dog's dinner, more of a Kennel Club Banquet. 
Should definitely have started to match up the pleats with the back horizontally.  Main trouble was starting out to get the main body sections and then fiddle the layout to get the pleats section out of the remainder.  Every single thing that could go wrong did, including dropping the sewing needle, trying to stop it on the way down, so catching my nail and nicking the edge.  Second side of the zip was slightly out, carefully unpicked it and moved it the fraction needed - the wrong way.
I will post a picture to show I actually got to the end, but no way can it be entered. May wear it for housework if we have a cold winter.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: sewmuchmore on October 21, 2018, 17:53:55 PM
Finished. Managed to match the back seam and pockets on back and front but couldn't match the side seams as well as back. The front is cut on the fold to incorporate the pleat. If I had thought a bit harder I should have cut with a centre seam (matched) and then do the pleat as an underlay. As it was the skirt took 2 metres and would normally take 1 1/4.

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Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Tamnymore on October 21, 2018, 17:58:47 PM
Fantastic @sewmuchmore . Great fabric. I've finished my varuna wool tartan silk combo top too. Must get DH to do a photo.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: ambro0 on October 21, 2018, 21:26:30 PM
@sewmuchmore

I think your skirt looks great! Congratulations on matching the fabric where you could. I really like the exposed zipper - it's not something that I've ever done so I am in awe!!
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on October 22, 2018, 12:41:04 PM
@sewmuchmore I loooooooooooove your fabric, please please please tell me where you got it - pretty please with a cherry on top  :loveit:

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Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Tamnymore on October 22, 2018, 13:37:36 PM
@Manuela Ralston fabrics have something very similar. here (https://ralstonfabrics.co.uk/collections/patterned-fabrics/products/clearance-patchwork-patterned-tartan-printed-needlecord-fabric-navy-green-pattern)
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on October 22, 2018, 14:58:00 PM
Thank you @Tamnymore. Sadly it’s needlecord, I stay miles away from corduroy as I had to wear it extensively when I was a kid. Usually the handmedowns my brother grew out of, and I was mercilessly bullied for it at school (no school uniforms in Germany).
Hmm, that might explain the rather well filled closet I have nowadays...
Anayway, no needle cord shall come near me or my closet  :devil:
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Tamnymore on October 22, 2018, 17:33:01 PM
Oh dear @Manuela . Bad karma from needlecord. I know what you mean about school clothes or, for people in the UK, it's often the colour of their old school uniform that they avoid. (In my case maroon).  :S
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Tamnymore on October 23, 2018, 11:17:50 AM
Here's my tartan entry. It is an asymmetric shirt from Butterick pattern 6521. Interestingly I could not find any reviews of this pattern anywhere! As the pattern lends itself to piecing it is a good way of putting together a set of matching or contrasting fabrics. I have used some Liberty Varuna wool in a flowery pattern taken from a pair of trousers which never fitted and a charity shop skirt along with some tartan silk dupion - again from a charity shop (an odd length - about 60cm by 2m)  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]    [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]    [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  . The only change I made was to add a couple of extra sections along the hem, front and back at the left hand side (luckily I had just enough fabric). The left side is a lot shorter than the sight side and I found that the left pocket tended to hang down below the hem. If I make the pattern again I'll extend the hem on the left by a couple of inches and curve the edge of the hem accordingly. Its a nice pattern - went together well and I'm pleased with the result.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Greybird on October 23, 2018, 11:31:02 AM
@Tamnymore your version of it looks much nicer than the pattern picture -it looks a bit stiff and formal on the picture. I love your fabrics - that's going to be a lovely "C*******s garment.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: SkoutSews on October 23, 2018, 11:37:48 AM
Lovely shirt, Tamny. I love the mix of fabrics, they go together really well. It suits you too. Isn't it nice when a plan works out?
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on October 23, 2018, 11:39:55 AM
Great fabric combination @Tamnymore, love it  <3
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Tamnymore on October 23, 2018, 12:37:17 PM
Thanks, all!
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: sewmuchmore on October 23, 2018, 14:41:07 PM
@Manuela Ralston fabrics have something very similar. here (https://ralstonfabrics.co.uk/collections/patterned-fabrics/products/clearance-patchwork-patterned-tartan-printed-needlecord-fabric-navy-green-pattern)
@Manuela That is were I got it from. Although it is cord it is a very fine, nearly smooth cord. It is also light weight so I lined the skirt to give it more body.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: sewmuchmore on October 23, 2018, 14:43:24 PM
@Tamnymore loving the shirt, I want one.  :loveit:
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Nevis5 on October 24, 2018, 15:16:11 PM
@Tamnymore  that is a great shirt!  I really like the colour blocking, it works so well.  I have tried to do that myself in the past but have been really unhappy with the results.  You obviously have a great eye for mixing colours and patterns.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: sewmuchmore on November 07, 2018, 17:44:13 PM
Managed to get my cape cut out, tacked and sewn, in the main fabric. Just the lining the do and wouldn't you know it the piece I had in mind is too small. I have been to Fabworks as well today, if only I had checked the lining before I went. Now have to go again, what a shame  :loveit:
Pics show how I marked the pattern piece to get a match on the fabric and the cape made up so far. It was a headache thinking about the pattern running both ways but I think I have managed to get the pattern all lined up.

Amended, oops looks as if there is a ghost at the window

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Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Acorn on November 07, 2018, 18:22:31 PM
Ooh that's lovely!   0_0   <3
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: toileandtrouble on November 11, 2018, 13:34:34 PM
Glad some people get to finish things!  Going to unpick the waistband on my prince of wales check skirt and see if I can make it fit better by adjusting the darts. I suspect it is not the shape of the skirt, but of me.   
I was going to bin it, but when I picked it up to mourn over, OH said "Oh, you could wear that", as if he'd never seen it before.  Guess who put me off it in the first place? 
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: sewmuchmore on November 11, 2018, 18:02:30 PM
Cape now finished. Sorry seem to be having trouble getting photos on. now managed it.

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Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Greybird on November 11, 2018, 19:29:00 PM
How lovely! That's one where people will stop you in the street to ask how you got it!
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Post by: toileandtrouble on November 11, 2018, 19:37:02 PM
I do like the lining, so nice to have a bit of a dazzle inside. I rather fancied a cape - I have the pattern, but didn't know what it would be worn with -  what are you planning?
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Post by: Tamnymore on November 11, 2018, 19:58:21 PM
Fabulous @sewmuchmore .  :D
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on November 11, 2018, 22:52:19 PM
I do like the lining, so nice to have a bit of a dazzle inside. I rather fancied a cape - I have the pattern, but didn't know what it would be worn with -  what are you planning?

A cape like this can be worn the same way as a jacket of a similar length. It looks as good with a pair of jeans as it does with a straight cut skirt or dress.
The world needs more capes!
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on November 11, 2018, 23:04:12 PM
Wowsie, two entries from @sewmuchmore  :loveit:

There are a few more days to put the pictures of your entries up everybody :)
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: sewmuchmore on November 12, 2018, 09:18:50 AM
I do like the lining, so nice to have a bit of a dazzle inside. I rather fancied a cape - I have the pattern, but didn't know what it would be worn with -  what are you planning?
I only do skirts and dresses, made primarily to wear when we go out. Something not too heavy but will keep a chill off whilst we walk to the pub/restaurant/friends and easy to put over the back of a chair (have you noticed there never seems to be anywhere to hang coats these days).
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: toileandtrouble on November 12, 2018, 10:51:15 AM
Thanks! Now I am thinking evening/party, which would mean a lovely fabric.  Ooh, what a nice idea.
 A bit too unusual for everyday on an older lady round here, rather noticeable and I don't want to be noticed. What I'm aiming for is this:
"I can never remember what Mrs X was wearing, but I always get the impression she was well dressed" 
Can't remember what book that came from.  Anyhow, aiming is one thing, hitting the target is another!
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Post by: toileandtrouble on November 14, 2018, 21:41:59 PM
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Had to take the pocket out, it was distorting the line too much. Also resized the back darts.  Can't get a better picture of the back. Phone camera, expanded and over shoulder at an angle in less than perfect light,press the button while trying not to wobble, emailed to self and resized.. amazed it came out at all.  But I did finish.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: toileandtrouble on November 14, 2018, 22:21:40 PM
Having a stab at the second piece of wool. I thought the pleated skirt with the plain overlay, sort of kilty, but the pleats would not hold, so have tried to enlarge the four panel flared skirt to my size.  Probably not the right way, but slid the pattern 'x' inches parallel to the grainline.  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  

Now have four panels, which match up nicely
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Matched, and that joined seam includes a zip. Tres chuffed.

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This I do not like.  I can't see it working even if it was a plain material so I shall turn it round and make the side zip a centre back zip.  Then I will try and reshape the side seams into a sort of A-line. 
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Post by: Greybird on November 14, 2018, 22:39:45 PM
Very nice - I'm sure you'll be remembered as well dressed!
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on November 15, 2018, 07:55:10 AM
@toileandtrouble, sorry if it sounds a bit daft, are those 2 projects? It isn't quite clear in your posts, could you please clarify.
Thank you
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: toileandtrouble on November 15, 2018, 12:53:29 PM
Yes, the black and white is finished, starting on the brown.  (I thought I had replied to this from my tablet, must have messed up)
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on November 15, 2018, 13:19:45 PM
@toileandtrouble, I collected all the bits and pieces you posted here about the black and white skirt for the voting thread.
It would be great if you could do that next time and post it in the thread as your entry - that way I just need to copy and paste the entry without searching the thread for details  :)
Am I right to assume that this is your entry? If not, I discard the draft.

Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on November 15, 2018, 13:20:40 PM
Anybody else who wants to enter, please post your entries today  :)
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: toileandtrouble on November 15, 2018, 13:23:37 PM
Thank you Manuela, now I understand how it works!  Sorry to put you to the trouble.
Title: Re: Plaids, Tartans & Checkered Fabrics competition - sewing for cooler temperatures
Post by: Manuela on November 16, 2018, 11:04:03 AM
The voting thread is up - here is the link:

https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,5632.msg89494.html#msg89494 (https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,5632.msg89494.html#msg89494)


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