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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: We have a winner....
« on: February 16, 2020, 15:54:56 PM »
Congratulations @Sakar. My DGS would love a bag like that.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
« on: February 04, 2020, 04:16:42 AM »Yikes, @samtowanda, is that your fabric stash in the background, or part thereof???
@Puzzler, yep that's part of the stash. The rest in stored in bins in the basement and DGD's closet.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
« on: February 03, 2020, 00:19:57 AM »
Towanda's 2nd entry
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snakeskin print top by Life is sew sew good, on Flickrftp]
There were a few issues with the fabric and the pattern. This is another top that was computer drafted. The program drafts all flare at the side seams instead of it being distributed throughout the body of the garment. I ended up slashing and spreading the original pattern to get the flare where I wanted. I used the sewing machine for the shoulder seams and the bust darts. The rest of the sewing was on the serger. I used the coverstitch for the hems.
My other issue is that I cut the neck binding too wide. It ended up being floppy after I stitched it down. I didn't have enough scraps to cut another one so I just folding the original binding over and stitched it down. Pattern matching went out the window because I didn't have enough fabric. I was annoyed but it's so busy that it doesn't bother me. The colors are richer in person. All in all, I'm happy with how this top turned out.
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snakeskin print top by Life is sew sew good, on Flickrftp]There were a few issues with the fabric and the pattern. This is another top that was computer drafted. The program drafts all flare at the side seams instead of it being distributed throughout the body of the garment. I ended up slashing and spreading the original pattern to get the flare where I wanted. I used the sewing machine for the shoulder seams and the bust darts. The rest of the sewing was on the serger. I used the coverstitch for the hems.
My other issue is that I cut the neck binding too wide. It ended up being floppy after I stitched it down. I didn't have enough scraps to cut another one so I just folding the original binding over and stitched it down. Pattern matching went out the window because I didn't have enough fabric. I was annoyed but it's so busy that it doesn't bother me. The colors are richer in person. All in all, I'm happy with how this top turned out.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Jungle January contest - 1.01.2020 - 31.01.2020
« on: January 31, 2020, 01:22:38 AM »
Towanda's 1st entry
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I'm introverted so I usually just follow the different contests. This one inspired me to join in. This is a wrap top that was drafted using a computer drafting program. The fabric has sitting on the shelves for a few years. I had planned on using it last year but that didn't happen. I wanted to make a dress when I pulled out the fabric but I didn't have enough so I ended making a wrap top. I had enough fabric leftover to make a camisole.
Sewing the pattern was pretty straightforward since I previously worked out most of my fitting issues. I always have to make a rounded back adjustment. When I finished the top I had not decided on how to finish the ties. After I took the picture, I cut the ties and tied each end in a knot. The camisole is just waiting for someone to help me with placement of the back straps.
This challenge inspired me to pull a few animal prints out of the fabric collection.
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[/url] I'm introverted so I usually just follow the different contests. This one inspired me to join in. This is a wrap top that was drafted using a computer drafting program. The fabric has sitting on the shelves for a few years. I had planned on using it last year but that didn't happen. I wanted to make a dress when I pulled out the fabric but I didn't have enough so I ended making a wrap top. I had enough fabric leftover to make a camisole.
Sewing the pattern was pretty straightforward since I previously worked out most of my fitting issues. I always have to make a rounded back adjustment. When I finished the top I had not decided on how to finish the ties. After I took the picture, I cut the ties and tied each end in a knot. The camisole is just waiting for someone to help me with placement of the back straps.
This challenge inspired me to pull a few animal prints out of the fabric collection.
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Technical Help / Re: Matching fabric diagonals, trouser pattern
« on: June 30, 2019, 18:34:30 PM »
The only pattern that might work is one that does not have side seams. Louise Cutting has a pattern that is an easy sew. She has great instructions including fitting the pattern. One Seams. Burda has a no side seam pattern.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Stash Busting Contest - January 1st to January 31st
« on: December 30, 2018, 04:37:46 AM »
I'm in. I have several pieces of fabric that I will cut out tomorrow to work on over the next few weeks. My stash is sizable but it could use some downsizing in 2019. My goal is to sew more than I purchase.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - SWAKOP our first wardrobing competition
« on: September 06, 2018, 02:44:42 AM »
Yeah for the extension. Now I'm going to re-work my plan to include more cold weather garments. One of my goals is to make a jacket and now I have enough time. Thanks all for voting for the extension.
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Patterns Discussion / Re: In search of Dress Pattern - suitable for business meetings
« on: August 12, 2018, 14:10:48 PM »Its going to be hot so I need lightweight, comfortable but not casual clothes.
I'm 63 years old, 5'2", size 20 so I need clothes which look professional but not too fitted......
(I'm going to feel inadequate anyway - as the women colleagues I'll be meeting with are much younger, taller, slimmer, expensively dressed!)
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Annieg
I'm a 60-year-old tall plus size woman. I'm taller and larger than any of my co-workers. There is no missing me in a crowd. I've learned that it is important to feel comfortable with what I am wearing. When it is hot, I go for a cap sleeve top and a long flared skirt. Ponte knit is my best friend for meetings. Louise Cutting Relax A Little is my go-to pattern for a long skirt. I love slingback shoes for warm weather and you can find them with different heel heights. I wear cool jewelry and a nice handbag. Look at Pinterest for some ideas.
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Technical Help / Re: Pleats!?*!
« on: July 14, 2018, 19:37:06 PM »Make a mini 'pleating board' from heavy paper. Mark the pleats, fold it like a concertina/fan, and press it utterly flat. THen lay your fabric on top, matching up your markings, and pleat the whole caboodle together. Press again with the paper still between the pleats. Let it cool, then slide the paper out, and stitch/baste them down
That is such a cool idea. I have to try it soon.
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Sewalongs and Competitions / Re: Sewing With A Kind Of Plan - SWAKOP our first wardrobing competition
« on: June 03, 2018, 19:12:51 PM »I was looking at my old Sudoku plan that never came to fruition and thought it would work for this so I will see if I can plan the three sets and wildcard from it later today.
Good idea, I have a copy of an old plan on my bulletin board that I never finished. I'm wondering if I can change it around to work on my current plan.
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In the wardrobe / Re: T-shirt production line
« on: June 03, 2018, 18:39:24 PM »
I love the teapots
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