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Title: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on January 27, 2018, 01:57:59 AM
You have voted, so here it is - TSP's first competition of 2018: One Pattern Three Ways

Start: 15.02.2018 as soon as you wake up
End:   31.03.2018 midnight UK time

The competition is open to all members.

Rules:
1. You can prepare, make muslins, fit the pattern, choose the fabric, etc. before the official start.

2. One pattern three ways doesn't mean making 3 views from the pattern envelope. You should actively modify the pattern to ensure your three garments look distinctively different from each other. think about amendments such as:
- different collars
- changing sleeve shapes/lengths/etc.
- pivot darts to create princess seams, pleats or gathering
- turn a blouse pattern into a shirt dress
- play with seam lines
- be adventurous with colour blocking, hem shapes, pockets, closures....

3. Sewing starts on February 15th and ends on March 31st

4. You can enter your garments in the next competition as well as part of your signature collection. It would be unrealistic not to do so, and most of us have busy lives where finding time to se is not easy. The aim of this challenge is to create TNT patterns you can use again and again in the future.

5. You have to enter 3 garments, however, they don't need to work together as a collection/combo.

6. Use this thread to document your progress and ask questions. I'll edit this post frequently to reply to any question you have - that way the answers will be all in one place.

7. Please be patient with me  :)  I do this for the first time, and will probably only able to logon once a day when my second Teaching Practice module starts on February 5th.

8. Hmm, there may or may not be a price - need to put my thinking cap on. I hope our lovely admin can come up with a badge for the winner.

I am really looking forward to this  :loveit:

Question 1:
Can I just check it says sewing starts on 15th feb does that mean we can cut out as well as the other prep listed please?
Answer: Yes, you can. All planning and preparation including cutting can be done before the start.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on January 27, 2018, 09:34:21 AM
Fab!  Definitely up for this one, pity I can't use some stuff I already have...oh dear what a  shame never mind I'll just have to make some more!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on January 27, 2018, 09:43:00 AM
Great, this was the one I most hoped would be chose.

Time to look through the stash of patterns. 0_0
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: b15erk on January 27, 2018, 09:48:09 AM
Tentatively up for this one.  I haven't had much success with SAL's - I'm easily sidetracked  ;)

I'll give it a go, and see how far I can get.

Jessie
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on January 27, 2018, 10:19:48 AM

@Manuela

part of your signature collection
My who what now?
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Morgan on January 27, 2018, 11:54:24 AM
Good timing - I want to make some wardrobe gap fillers of some functional everyday wear but with interesting details and colour.
My pattern will be a basic long T-shirt/Tunic pattern that I'll use to make 3 different tunic tops from various knit fabrics that appeared in the stash.
This is a mood board (https://www.pinterest.co.uk/colour2inspire/inspiration-design-details/) where I've started to gather some ideas - and already there are some common themes showing through.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Francesca on January 27, 2018, 13:39:31 PM
Ooooh I love the idea of this!

I might give it a try. I really need to get on with my SWAP sew though and not sure I'll have time, especially as I'm not sure I can see whether any of the things I make for that will work 3 ways. Possibly the t-shirt.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on January 27, 2018, 13:46:12 PM
@Manuela
My who what now?
What is called SWAP elsewhere. It's the second competition of 2018 have a look at the poll thread  ;) .
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on January 27, 2018, 13:52:04 PM
Cool

I'm extending my SWAP plans anyway, so the extension can fit into this [dates allowing]
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on January 27, 2018, 13:53:37 PM
This is a mood board (https://www.pinterest.co.uk/colour2inspire/inspiration-design-details/) where I've started to gather some ideas - and already there are some common themes showing through.

Love the details on your mood board, particularly the large collars.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on January 27, 2018, 16:38:28 PM
Got some ideas for this....
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on January 28, 2018, 10:30:54 AM
I have decided to use McCalls 7084
(https://i.imgur.com/ZOYDcvu.jpg)

I have definite ideas about what I'm going to do for two of the three, still undecided about the third option.  Then I started looking at fabrics and guess what  - my fingers slipped and there are now two lengths of fabric on their way to me.  One is red and white stripes, the others a flamingo bird print.

There are some nice ideas on Morgan's mood board - which led me to browse the Joe Browns website and I'm now trying to think of ways to incorprate several different fabrics into one dress - or will it be a shirt?

Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on January 28, 2018, 11:51:59 AM
@BrendaP that looks like a great plan  :)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Morgan on January 28, 2018, 13:41:22 PM
@BrendaP , Here's an example of Plain with patterned and colour details (https://www.joebrowns.co.uk/sp+women-womens-tops-tunics-shirts-joes-smart-shirt+wa039?coloursel=A) or how about patterned fabric with plain contrast trims?  Like the idea of View C with the cap sleeves as a blouse with the skirt adapted to the high hip line with splits at the side trimmed with the contrast.  Whaddayathink?


Oh and might you consider playing with some collar ideas and variations?  There are lots of interesting ideas around.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Mama likes to make on January 28, 2018, 17:49:05 PM
Can I just check it says sewing starts on 15th feb does that mean we can cut out as well as the other prep listed please?
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on January 28, 2018, 18:03:16 PM
prep just usually means doing any toile or pattern alteration, not cutting it out
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on January 28, 2018, 18:13:25 PM
Great idea. I'll have a think about this one.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on January 28, 2018, 21:22:53 PM
@BrendaP , Here's an example of [/size]Plain with patterned and colour details (https://www.joebrowns.co.uk/sp+women-womens-tops-tunics-shirts-joes-smart-shirt+wa039?coloursel=A)[/size] or how about patterned fabric with plain contrast trims?  Like the idea of View C with the cap sleeves as a blouse with the skirt adapted to the high hip line with splits at the side trimmed with the contrast.  Whaddayathink?


I like that.  :loveit: I was also looking at this from the JoeBrowns website.
(https://i.imgur.com/CfjhtpE.png)

It's going to take a bit of time to mull over the possibilities.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on January 29, 2018, 10:55:55 AM
Hmmmm.  I just might manage this one... especially as there are 6 weeks to get it done.  I've just bought a pattern that is crying out to be adapted in various ways.

Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on January 29, 2018, 12:26:36 PM
I just might manage this one... especially as there are 6 weeks to get it done....

That was my rather cunning plan, 2 weeks preparing, 6 weeks creating - people need time to do those things, sewing is not about speed ;)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on January 29, 2018, 12:54:15 PM
It's a very good cunning plan!

Anyone would think you were a teacher...   ;)  :D
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Francesca on January 29, 2018, 13:05:23 PM
I have some ideas:

I'm thinking of using the Cashmerette t-shirt pattern. Very nice simple knit t-shirt.

I most definitely want a nice black and white stripey one, which I already have the fabric for.

I'm then considering something to do with ruffles. I'm thinking a ruffly peplum from the waist. It's a fitted t-shirt so the ruffly peplum would make it a loose fit over the hips. But I could add ruffles elsewhere. I quite like the idea of little ruffly cabbage-hem bits inserted into the sleeve cap. Just a small bit, not a huge puffy sleeve thing but a little detail.

And for final I am considering whether I can make an off-the-shoulder variation with some clever cutting. I have a few OTS tops that I could probably lay out to get an idea of drafting that. OTS tops are usually a sort of raglan-cut sleeve (for the underarm bit) aren't they?

Here is my inspo board :) https://www.pinterest.co.uk/franhaselden/one-pattern-three-ways/
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on January 29, 2018, 13:50:50 PM
@Francesca , those ruffles look cute - and I'm not a fan of ruffles  ;)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Lowena on January 29, 2018, 14:36:59 PM
Everything in the shops have either horizontal stripes or ruffles  -< I'd look like a barrage balloon in stripes and a toilet roll cover in ruffles ......  :D
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Morgan on January 29, 2018, 22:35:00 PM
... I'm then considering something to do with ruffles. I'm thinking a ruffly peplum from the waist. It's a fitted t-shirt so the ruffly peplum would make it a loose fit over the hips. But I could add ruffles elsewhere. I quite like the idea of little ruffly cabbage-hem bits inserted into the sleeve cap. Just a small bit, not a huge puffy sleeve thing but a little detail.
Depending on what type of ruffles you're thinking of - have you tried ruffling on your coverstitch machine?  Long stitch length and push the diff feed up to maximum.
I like to use a wide 2 needle coverstitch and then sew on down the centre, or sew through a narrow strip of ribbon between the two CS lines when attaching the ruffle.
Much fun to be had making all sorts of ruffles.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Francesca on January 30, 2018, 10:16:58 AM
Everything in the shops have either horizontal stripes or ruffles  -< I'd look like a barrage balloon in stripes and a toilet roll cover in ruffles ......  :D

I'm a dress size 24 and I think horizontal stripes are very flattering.

Ruffles are good for building up width or size to balance a figure. I have narrow shoulders but very wide hips, so I find ruffles around the shoulders make me look more hourglass  :)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Francesca on January 30, 2018, 10:17:23 AM
Depending on what type of ruffles you're thinking of - have you tried ruffling on your coverstitch machine?

I have an O/L but no coverstitch :(
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Ravingdoll on January 30, 2018, 10:25:13 AM
I am going to have to have a think about this one. My first thought was to make my western shirt in a traditional way, then with tassels and piping (very Rosemary Clooney) and then a plain one with embroidery or appliqué. But my second thought is do I want three western shirts....
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Francesca on January 30, 2018, 10:26:05 AM
I am going to have to have a think about this one. My first thought was to make my western shirt in a traditional way, then with tassels and piping (very Rosemary Clooney) and then a plain one with embroidery or appliqué. But my second thought is do I want three western shirts....

Could you use a simple fitted shirt pattern and add western style detailing to one? Then do one with a different style collar, and another much simpler with some embroidery...
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on January 30, 2018, 13:05:46 PM
I am going to have to have a think about this one. My first thought was to make my western shirt in a traditional way, then with tassels and piping (very Rosemary Clooney) and then a plain one with embroidery or appliqué. But my second thought is do I want three western shirts....

There is a lot of potential in a basic shirt pattern - here is what I did with Vogue 8772. Seeing it might help you thinking  :)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4763/39086569475_284ac8c60c.jpg)

On the blouse I changed the neck hole into a V-neck to get the bow a bit away from the neck. Then I lengthened the original pattern into a shirt dress, and used the sleeves as a belt (sewn into the side seams). for the next dress I used the basic pattern of the shirt dress, changed the hem into a slanted one, cut the front on the fold and added neck hole and collar of Vogue 9112. So, I basically fitted one pattern once - it since became my TNT pattern for semi fitted dresses with shaping at the bust.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on January 31, 2018, 17:01:55 PM
Two lengths of fabric arrived today.

This, (https://www.sherwoodsfabrics.co.uk/drews) which is a lovely sateen finish shirting to make McCalls 7084, view D, more or less as the pattern shows although I'll probably do the shorter  view B sleeves  and this (https://www.croftmill.co.uk/products/cotton-fabrics/cotton-poplin-fabric/flamingo-print-ivory-cotton-poplin-dress-and-craft-product.html) which will make a summer dress that should look very different in design and fabric from the first one.

I'm still dithering considering what to use for the shirt version using that pattern.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Ravingdoll on January 31, 2018, 22:03:23 PM
Oh flamingoes!  I just adore flamingoes, Brenda pretty please we see the finished product.  I’ve just bought a flamingo lamp.  And duvet cover. 

I am not sure this will be the sew along for me.  I am grateful for the ideas Manuela and Fran, and see where you are coming from.  The chief executive from HQ suggested making a kind of blouson jacket from the western shirt pattern, but then I have exactly the pattern for one of those that I am happy with so I can’t really see the point - for me - of fiddling with patterns when I could be sewing.  But i shall be on the sidelines cheering everyone on and taking a great interest.  I am definitely going to enter at least one this year. 
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on January 31, 2018, 22:18:31 PM
You'll have to be patient;  :S  as I'm not allowed to cut out for another couple of weeks, and the chances are I'll do the striped dress before drastically fiddling with the pattern.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on February 01, 2018, 01:43:59 AM
You'll have to be patient;  :S  as I'm not allowed to cut out for another couple of weeks, and the chances are I'll do the striped dress before drastically fiddling with the pattern.

You are allowed to cut (see first post with answered questions)  :)
I think being allowed to cut is reasonable, sometimes one is short of fabric and needs to get some more, at other times one might make a mistake resulting in getting some more fabric, or buying new material.
When you match patterns/stripes/plaids you have to plan cutting out carefully - that takes time.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on February 01, 2018, 08:57:23 AM
So I can cut out in advance   0_0.

Both pieces of fabric have beenpre-washed and ironed, so waiting to go.  I'm out all day today, but might make a start tomorrow.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Iminei on February 01, 2018, 17:07:46 PM
I just sew wish I could sew .... sigh!  :(

Are you going to do a complete beginners comp Manuela???
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: sewmuchmore on February 01, 2018, 18:30:21 PM
McCalls 7084 lovely pattern Brenda, how I wish I could wear waisted dresses, how I wish I had a waist :'(
I keep dipping into this thread and still pondering, I have had a big parcel of fabric delivered today from The Textile Centre and lots of new patterns, just waiting for the inspiration to arrive.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Lowena on February 01, 2018, 18:39:01 PM
I would have said I would have been up for a complete beginner's course in clothes making.... until I cut out the 2 pattern pieces and 2 eyes for my soft toy.....never again I couldn't be bothered with the folding to get the pattern on the grain, the flimsy paper, the impenetrable instructions............and that was for a toy with 2 main pieces  :D :D
You have my admiration, but I'm off to the shops tomorrow for a couple of holiday bits... and I guarantee they'll fit me better than anything I could ever make  :|
I will however follow the progress of the clothes comps ( just as I used to watch GBSB ) and thank heavens that I'm into straightforward p&q  :D
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on February 01, 2018, 19:32:56 PM
@Lowena , 'Look what I did with my scraps' will be one of the next competitions  :)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Lowena on February 02, 2018, 11:21:57 AM
Shhh..... @Manuela  don't tell anyone ... but I don't have any scraps!  :D
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on February 02, 2018, 12:57:55 PM
Shhh..... @Manuela  don't tell anyone ... but I don't have any scraps!  :D

(http://gif-finder.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Anchorman-2-The-Legend-Continue-Ron-Burgundy-Will-Ferrell-What-Gif.gif)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on February 02, 2018, 22:35:09 PM
I've cut out my striped fabric - which will be more or less view D of McCalls 7084, and I pinned the eleven skirt sections together - without the pattern pieces attached it would have been very difficult to identify each piece and get it into the correct position and I need the pattern pieces to modify for the second version with the flamingos.

I had another finger slippage moment today and  some silver grey shirting fabric (https://clothspot.co.uk/product/grey-striped-cotton-shirting-fabric/) for the third version slipped into the shopping cart along with a metre of plain red for trims on version 2.  I probably only need a quarter metre at most, but 1m was the minimum order and it looks to be a nice fine cotton, nicer than regular P&Q stuff.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Ellabella on February 02, 2018, 23:56:20 PM
Oh Brenda, I've never heard of ClothSpot before.

There are some rather fine fabrics and it's nice to see a site that sells in fractions of a metre.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Pinkstar on February 03, 2018, 11:58:47 AM
Aww don't think I'm going to have time to fully participate in this.  I'm in the mists of sorting my craft cupboard, then I've got to sort the bedroom ready for decorating and as I'm such a procrastinator I'll only have time for sewing or decorating the bedroom. 
Unfortunately the bedroom has to take priority as I worked out the other day it been 13/14 years since it was last decorated  :| :| and it desperately needs doing.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on February 03, 2018, 15:21:32 PM
Think I’m going to use the Tesutti Eva dress pattern....
https://www.tessuti-shop.com/products/eva-dress-pattern-print-at-home-or-copy-shop-pdf
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on February 03, 2018, 15:47:24 PM
I have that pattern and shortlisted a teal coloured cotton eyelet fabric for it. Looking forward to your three versiins of it @Efemera
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Lizzy777 on February 03, 2018, 16:16:27 PM
That's a lovely pattern Efferma, I noticed it the other week when I was looking at their coat patterns. Have you downloaded the pattern as a pdf or are you going to send off for the paper version?

I fancied getting the oslo coat pattern in paper version but it is fairly expensive to have it sent in this way. Am not a pdf fan at all unfortunately.

lizzy
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on February 03, 2018, 16:45:44 PM
I've never heard of ClothSpot before.

The order was placed yesterday lunchtime/early afternoon and it arrived with today's post.  0_0
Nicely wrapped in tissue inside the poly posting envelope and nice quality fabric.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on February 03, 2018, 16:56:49 PM
I downloaded the Eva dress...it’s still to be stuck together...
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Lizzy777 on February 03, 2018, 17:14:01 PM
I downloaded the Eva dress...it’s still to be stuck together...

Ok thanks! Let me know how you get on with it then sticking it all together.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on February 05, 2018, 13:08:34 PM
I'm finally getting round to thinking about this.

I plan to use Vogue 9212 https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v9212 (https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v9212)

This is a pattern for a fitted, lined jacket. I have a river of tweed, nay a Cairngormsful of tweed so this will be a good way of using up some of my tweed mountain. I have a very tasty piece of mid-blue tartan Harris tweed but it's only 1.3m so nowhere near enough for a whole jacket. I've also got 2m of a plain blue tweed which is a very close match to the tartan. The plain piece was sold to me online as Harris tweed but I'm sure it isn't - it's much softer - but at £12 pm it was way too cheap to be Harris tweed anyway. The jacket pattern is in sections so I'll make the centre front and back panels in the tartan and also, I hope, the peplum bit and maybe the collar. Facings can be in the plain tweed leaving the maximum amount of tartan visible. I'll use large snap fasteners as in the pattern. I've got some tartan lining which I obtained for the princely sum of £1pm from Edgeley Fabrics in Stockport.

Jacket no. 2 will be in a back and white Donegal tweed (it's a Magee tweed). I see I'm unintentionally doing a Celtic connections here! I'm planning to use some chunky black toggles I got from a local charity shop and some leather thongs to make button loops. So I should get quite a different looks from Jacket no. 1

Jacket no. 3 won't be a jacket. Instead I'm using the same patterns to make a tunic. I'm using a fairly drapey viscose (see below) and omitting the linings and only using a very lightweight interfacing so let's see if this works. I'll use buttons and buttonholes on this one. I'm going to do this version first so it can act as a toile for the more time-consuming and fabric-costly jackets. If the pattern doesn't work for me I'll stop here. I have to ease the pattern out quite a bit round the tum (ahem) and across the back and at the top of the sleeves. I've seen a youtube video from Vogue and have forensically inspected reviews on patternreview. People seem to have a problem with the peplum lining so I'll need to watch out for that.

I'm going to have to step on the gas to get all this done in the time but I'll enjoy the challenge.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on February 05, 2018, 14:17:40 PM
Wow! 

(https://www.sbmania.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/ssj2.gif)

I will look forward to seeing these.   0_0
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on February 05, 2018, 18:54:03 PM
Nice pattern, Tamnymore - I do seem to have very similar tastes to you!  I looked a the pattern before I read the rest of your post and also thought "that could be a blouse"!

I'd love to join in with this competition, but unfortunately at the moment the house has to take priority, painting to do and then stuff to move into correct rooms and sort it all out!  Hopefully my sewing room will be usable in two or three (or four) weeks time.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on February 05, 2018, 22:04:29 PM
@Tamnymore that sounds like a fantabulous plan with a great looking pattern. Somehow that pattern completely escaped my radar.

(https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/sites/default/files/products/v9212/V9212.gif)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BlueCat on February 05, 2018, 23:34:07 PM
I ordered this pattern last week, after admiring it for months.  I have seen it made up in Kaffe Fassett fabrics in a patchwork design....stunning;  and was going to do something similar, but I have been hoarding some Japanese prints which I think would work well with this jacket. 
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on February 06, 2018, 08:53:08 AM
Thanks for your encouragement, folks. I'll have to make a good job- no pressure. I look forward to seeing other versions. Yes I saw the Kaffe Fassett version @BlueCat . It is fabulous.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Goth Gardiner on February 07, 2018, 18:33:51 PM
A bit late to the discussions, but I'm going to try this with New Look 6067.

https://images.patternreview.com/sewing/patterns/newlook/2011/6067/6067.jpg

I've got three fabrics in the stash:

Viscose mix? with a large bright paisley type pattern.  Going to make view C, but with long sleeves - not the ones from the pattern, something more interesting. Cheap fabric.

Red/green stripped silk: View A; View C but with different short sleeves, perhaps a more flared skirt, and not sure whether I can find a suitable buckle (or want to pay to get one covered), may make some form of sash instead.  Would want to make a long/flared enough skirt to use all the fabric as it was expensive and I've no idea what I would do with any leftovers.

Black/Purple burned velvet.  Sleeveless, but with some kind of integral cape/cloak.  Will really struggle for a buckle with that one; may make a peplum type thing, that hangs down lower than the cloak. I don't think it was expensive but I've got 3 metres of it, so can makes capes and peplums to my hearts content.

Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on February 07, 2018, 18:51:36 PM
Sounds great @Goth Gardiner . Love the idea of the velvet version with a cape - very Catwoman.  :D
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BlueCat on February 07, 2018, 21:41:10 PM
@Goth Gardiner   I have that pattern, and it makes up really nice. Made mine (a few years ago) in a silky satin fabric. Easy to make and easy to wear.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on February 08, 2018, 04:56:59 AM
@Goth Gardiner love the idea of an integrated cape thingy - the world needs more capes!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on February 15, 2018, 00:58:51 AM
Ready, steady, gooooooooooo..... The competition starts today, can't wait to see what everyone is up to. Please post your progress/mullings/successes/challenges as well as your final pictures here. Once the competition is finished, I'll open a voting thread with all the entries.

Happy sewing everybody   :)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Iminei on February 15, 2018, 07:45:27 AM
Sounds great @Goth Gardiner . Love the idea of the velvet version with a cape - very Catwoman.

with a moustache ??!!??  :S

(https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2389610.main_image.jpg?strip=all)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on February 15, 2018, 10:19:17 AM
This is my pattern (Bootstrap 45179) and my first lot of fabric (from my stash).

My (current) intention is to make the first one pretty much like the pattern.  I may vary the sleeves and/or the neckline, and I almost certainly won't put the zip in because I find that generally I don't need them, and having had a frozen shoulder a couple of years ago I'm not keen on anything that does up at the back.  I will pin it and try it on first, and add a slit and a button if necessary.  I'm not curvy enough, and it's not fitted enough to need anything more.  I think.

The second one will probably be in a plain fabric (I'm trying to ration my use of denim, but maybe...) and will be tunic length with a deep ruffle around the bottom and probably the sleeves as well. 

The third one I haven't really figured out yet.  I'm hoping inspiration will strike as I make the other two.  Probably a top.

Either two or three will involve embroidery, probably around the neck, on the pockets if it has them.

I may get the first one cut out today, but I do have one last pair of curtains to make and then around 40 metres of hems to do by hand...  :o
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Morgan on February 15, 2018, 17:04:16 PM
The waiting has been a good thing because I've done some chores and some planning too to clear the decks.  This evening I'll make a start on some pattern work.


My plan is to use my basic round neck, long sleeve T-shirt pattern and add some length to make it into a tunic for the first two versions.
The 3rd version will split the pattern up the front and use it to make a cardigan/coatigan.

1.  This light coral/peach cloque effect ponte weight jersey (https://www.thetextilecentre.co.uk/collections/jersey/products/light-weight-quilted-cloque-jersey-dress-fabric-material-3cm-spots-d-peach?variant=43060740296) as a long sleeved tunic with milk chocolate/taupe coloured trim used for flashes of detail on the edge of a collar similar to this (http://off-the-cuff-style.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/the-split-cowl-collar-tutorial.html) and also on two slash plackets, one up from the hem and the other down from the neckline.  Thinking about using some of the machine's decorative stitches to add some interest to buttons that will be used for decorative interest.
The inspiration for this one is the Off the Cuff collar tutorial along with the buttoned split on this tunic (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/e5/94/8c/e5948c08a8c16a1b14af0d33e2676feb.jpg) and this example of using a contrast colour for the placket  (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/3b/38/ec/3b38ec3b348321386dcc02196a3760ec.jpg)and also leaving a fine visible line like a piping effect on the edge


2.  This green jersey (https://www.thetextilecentre.co.uk/products/powder-soft-poly-viscose-elastane-jersey-5?variant=17916659396) together with some of this burnt orange jersey (https://www.thetextilecentre.co.uk/products/powder-soft-poly-viscose-elastane-jersey-1?variant=17916158788) will become a sweatshirt style tunic with a band for the hem and some detail on the wrist edge of the sleeve.
The inspiration is this top (https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/493496071662185513/), this split band cuff detail (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/be/d4/ae/bed4ae7193fcf63f19f1576aa7c9f824.jpg) plus this insert detail (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/cd/04/34/cd0434ca6e086b16b954d2a33aadcac4.jpg) and I haven't settled yet on what to do at the neckline which is likely to be a curved V neck band with some eyelet detail or some other decorative detail feature.


3.  This burgundy/wine coloured knit (https://www.thetextilecentre.co.uk/products/plain-melange-effect-light-weight-wool-type-knit-jersey?variant=28004448968) will become the edge to edge long cardigan.
The inspiration is a RTW cardigan with a shaped front band and I want to add pockets similar to the pockets on this dress (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/9b/bc/10/9bbc10f364768f0e9f33153a71ebd11f.jpg).
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on February 15, 2018, 21:13:14 PM
I’m away at the moment so haven’t started yet...
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on February 16, 2018, 22:15:53 PM
It's a WeBs count weekend - which means Terry will be counting wetland birds - so I'll have all weekend to myself to get on with the sewing. 0_0 :vintage:
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on February 17, 2018, 06:45:48 AM
I had ideas...but they proliferated so now I'm confusing myself.
Are two Brenne skirts enough?  Should I make another two and try the trousers [V9114]?  Maybe more Platt tunics?  Or the trousers from THAT pattern [V1415]?
Meanwhile other projects beckon.  It's that time of year lol
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Goth Gardiner on February 17, 2018, 11:58:05 AM
I started. The front of my dress went beautifully. The zip at the back is a disaster. 
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on February 17, 2018, 12:01:30 PM
THat's why I mostly do zips by hand- no issues at all then
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Morgan on February 17, 2018, 12:20:14 PM
@Goth Gardiner  - Can it be put right or can it become a design opportunity?
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on February 18, 2018, 16:50:54 PM
I've had a good weekend, only buttons and buttonholes to do on the first dress.

McCalls 7084 and very similar to view D, except that I've done view B sleeves and cut the collar lengthways instead of on the cross as per the instructions.

The next version should be very different.


Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on February 18, 2018, 17:11:01 PM
Oooh very nice @BrendaP . Those stripes are very effective.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on February 18, 2018, 21:13:47 PM
Thank you, the direction of the stripes are just how the instructions say to do them (except for the collar).

I sewed most of the dress with red, but for the blind stitch hem I used a 50/2 cotton, silver grey colour, which just happened to be in the drawer.  Being 50/2 it's only 2/3 the thickness of regular 50/3 machine cotton; good for a hem, but will it work for buttonholes?  I want to use a silver grey colour for the buttonholes to match the middle stripe of the button band which is that colour.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on February 19, 2018, 02:50:17 AM
I've had a good weekend, only buttons and buttonholes to do on the first dress.

McCalls 7084 and very similar to view D, except that I've done view B sleeves and cut the collar lengthways instead of on the cross as per the instructions.

The next version should be very different.

Brenda, could you please upload your picture again, trying to look at it give me an "attachment not found" message.
Thank you
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on February 19, 2018, 10:15:23 AM
Photo attached again - as requested by Acorn and Manuela.  There appears to have been a techie gremlin get into the works.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Ravingdoll on February 19, 2018, 12:22:37 PM
That’ a lovely dress.  I’d definitely wear that one.  Are you sure this competition isn’t make one dress for three people?! 
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on February 19, 2018, 12:37:15 PM
I'm itching to start this one (https://syndication.ocac.edu/sites/syndication.ocac.edu/files/image3.JPG)
I wonder if I have room for several in my wardrobe?
 :devil: :loveit:
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: UttaRetch on February 19, 2018, 13:38:54 PM
Your wardrobe must be bursting, missus. 0_0  I don't where you put everything you have already.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on February 19, 2018, 13:41:00 PM
I keep getting fatter so things have to leave!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: UttaRetch on February 19, 2018, 14:05:50 PM
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Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on February 19, 2018, 14:10:26 PM
(https://img.cinemablend.com/filter:scale/cb/2/0/c/b/2/8/20cb283108d72092c6052c072b0ac112d55a331ebea7d4aaecb2866226f895d4.jpg?mw=600)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Goth Gardiner on February 19, 2018, 14:10:58 PM
@Goth Gardiner  - Can it be put right or can it become a design opportunity?

Turns out it was the zip itself or rather me mistreating it.  I did as some instructions say and pressed it
.. out of shape.  Tried again. This morning with another, umpressed zip which went in fine.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on February 19, 2018, 17:18:17 PM
Progress.. Ava dress pattern taped, toile made.. needed a FBA and dart adding. Second toile made OK. Fabric cut out, barely enough, nearly forgot the sleeves. It’s a wool, silk , cotton mix, it’s been through the washer so it should be OK.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Greybird on February 19, 2018, 22:51:43 PM
DF if your post (with the black and white garments) had been anonymous, I would have known it was yours. Looking forward to seeing them!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on February 20, 2018, 00:04:03 AM
Photo attached again - as requested by Acorn and Manuela.  There appears to have been a techie gremlin get into the works.
Fabulous dress, love how you played with the stripes  :loveit:
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on February 20, 2018, 21:54:01 PM
The Ava  dress was going so well.. my arms are too fat!..not enough fabric to cut more so have had to bridge them.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Francesca on February 20, 2018, 22:17:42 PM
Oh I had so many plans for this but just not enough time. I'm committed to finish my quilt first and that's this weekend's job so I dunno if I'll manager three items :/
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on February 21, 2018, 00:47:42 AM
@Francesca , remember you have until March 31st  :)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on February 21, 2018, 10:43:19 AM
I'm just about to have a cutting-out day, as I completed panel 4 [of probably 5 wah] of the cathedral window quilted panels for my skirt.  Each panel takes 12-15 hours of handsewing and pressing, maybe more.  So BORING how do you quilters keep doing the bloody things?
Anyway
I MIGHT make Style ARc Lani tunics- although the pattern itself has only one variation, it's so good for piecing that three tunics could look very different...and I have that cool maths fabric, some lovely monochrome animal print stuff, and a mad piece of Ursula print, so they could be fun [not all on one tunic of course]
Other option is to revert to the Tom and Linda Platt one- trousers already cut out for SWAP [I think @Manuela  said cutting out early is OK?] and then 2 more cowl neck tunics...but I have so much woven fabric in stash, not a lot of knits.  It does suggest making it on the bias, but that would take a LOT and I generally only buy 2m lengths.  Hmmm
The easy option would be B6287 to stash bust lots of scraps
OR that Brenne pattern V9114 as I have some cool red crinkle cotton/linen blend which would be nice to make up as the trousers option, and I love the skirt so much that a couple more wouldn't hurt.  Would it?
All those options!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on February 21, 2018, 10:59:04 AM
My version 2 of McCalls 7084 has gone rather pear shaped and needs a bit of thinking about.

I've eliminated the button band, and put a zip at the back, and although I was careful to measure the extra little bit from the seam lines to CF the front panel is a good inch too wide  :S  I can't really unpick, not only have the princess seams all gone together nicely but I don't have enough fabric left to recut the section.  The excess width is enough to cut down the middle and make a CF seam but it will probably look odd  -<  decisions, decisions.

The striped dress will probably remain unfinished for a while; there's only buttons and buttonholes to do but I'll probably wait and have one big buttonholing session.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on February 21, 2018, 11:15:00 AM
Make a pleat?
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on February 21, 2018, 12:05:04 PM
I have the main pieces put together of my first item - the tunic that thinks it's a jacket. It fits well - so far so good - picture later.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on February 21, 2018, 15:18:01 PM
The first Ava pattern is done. Shortened and shaped the sleeve, I don’t like a straight across the arm short sleeves so it’s now more of a shaped cap sleeve. Added a pocket.
Next is from this checked slightly taffeta poly, it’s a pale green shade. This one will be sleeveless with an added cowl neck
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on February 21, 2018, 15:31:47 PM
Here's my partially finished first take on Vogue 9212  (back and front)- the jacket pattern that I'm trying out as a tunic top for starters before proceeding to tweedy jackets. I've moved Bertha to a tidier marginally less untidy bit of my sewing room so you aren't distracted by the clutter. Unfortunately, the pattern is so busy you can't see any detail. I may have to take a pic of me wearing to when I'm finished.

I eased out the side seam on the centre fronts by quite a bit (to accommodate tum - ahem). This wasn't entirely clever as it made it quite difficult to fit the seam of the side front panels to the centre front pieces and I had to stretch them quite a bit to fit. Also, it has made the front, below the bust, a wee bit loose. Next time, I won't do this adjustment, I'll just add a tiny bit to all seams and that should be enough. It fits well across the shoulders and the back - hooray.

Now for the front facing, collar facing (both interfaced) and also a facing for the front 'skirt' bit (I'm not interfacing that bit). Collar and fronts have to be interfaced - not so sure about the front skirt. As this is a jacket pattern it has instructions for a full lining so a bit of imagination has to go into 'not' lining it. Will post a pic of the insides when I've done that.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on February 21, 2018, 15:43:03 PM
Nice fabric.... I love a bit of colour.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on February 21, 2018, 16:21:17 PM
@DementedFairy yes, cutting out before the start date is perfectly ok  :)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on February 21, 2018, 17:45:50 PM
@Tamnymore  I love that fabric 0_0
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on February 21, 2018, 17:49:48 PM
Make a pleat?

With a pleat pinned in place it fits but I'm not sure of how it will look.  It might be a small box pleat stitched down to bust level, it might be a seam with the top 3-4 inches left open.  I'll have another fiddle and re-think this evening.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: UttaRetch on February 21, 2018, 19:48:36 PM
@DementedFairy: I have resorted to making a pleat when I couldn't get beastly sleeves to ease in no matter what.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on February 21, 2018, 20:45:22 PM
Pleats, gathers, swearing, wine, whatever works...
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on February 21, 2018, 22:33:05 PM
I have basted a pleat into place and tried it on - it needs to go right down to waist level to look OK but I think that will be better than the seam with slashed top that I was thinking of.  Thank you DF for the suggestion

It will also make it easier to alter the depth of the neckline which is currently too high for a cotton summer dress.  I have some nice red buttons which might be sewn over the seam to disguise the break in the printed pattern.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Francesca on February 21, 2018, 23:07:52 PM
I get over sleeve cap ease by removing it. I work out how much excess there is going to be and judge how much can go. I once had a sleeve for a cotton blouse with 10cm of ease. It was ridiculous. It's different on a nice wool coat but on a cotton blouse?! I reduced it to 2cm and the sleeve looked fine!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on February 22, 2018, 10:42:02 AM
10cm ease?  pussy!
(https://i.imgur.com/XKuODIv.jpg)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: UttaRetch on February 22, 2018, 10:51:09 AM
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Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Goth Gardiner on February 23, 2018, 19:53:31 PM
New look 6067.

I am fed up with this now.  Have done the zip five times and it will need a sixth.  I stretched the zip, took the dress apart after I had got it right and then managed to get the dress twisted on the last attempt.  Now I am not happy with my pattern matching.

I took an inch off the bodice as it was too long waisted and made the neckline an inch lower all around and it is still quite high.  Not helped by having to take in the shoulders.

The sleeve I re-drafted semi successfully.  It has three pleats on either side but they are not big enough to drape as they were supposed to.   it is is a good solution to my muscular upper arms as I have full movement wearing it which usually i struggle to achieve.

I am pleased that the pattern matching a he front is good enough not to annoy me.

But i have mangled the neckline with all the fiddling I have done so need to unlock and cut a new facing.

But not for a  while.  I am tired of this one.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on February 23, 2018, 20:40:36 PM
That's tough GG as you have spent so much time and effort. Maybe have a break from it. I recently made a New Look dress for DD and have had to chop over 2" off the bodice and she is 5' 10".
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on February 23, 2018, 23:16:46 PM
I'm coming to the end of my first garment.  I've lowered the neckline (it's still higher than I'd like, but lowering it further would be a major task because of the yoke).  The next version was never destined to have the yoke, so it won't be an issue there, but for the third I may have to make myself a new yoke pattern piece and change the neckline of the dress where it joins on to the yoke (actually that one will be a top) as well.

I also had to narrow the shoulders, curve the back seam (which was straight - why?) and shape the sides rather more than the (customised) pattern in order to stop it from looking like a tent.  Or possibly a sack.  It would probably look better if I took it in a bit more, but I don't like wearing close-fitting things.  Oh the dilemma between appearance and comfort!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on February 23, 2018, 23:18:56 PM
Do we have to post a certain number of times on this thread and take photos during construction as in previous sewalongs?  If so I've left it a bit late so I'll have to take a pic as I'm doing the hem or adding the pockets!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Goth Gardiner on February 23, 2018, 23:29:22 PM
I didn't post the second picture.  Here us the dress - all unfinished and un-pressed.


Modified .... so I could see it in all its glory WOW!

Imi
xxx
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on February 24, 2018, 01:29:57 AM
Do we have to post a certain number of times on this thread and take photos during construction as in previous sewalongs?  If so I've left it a bit late so I'll have to take a pic as I'm doing the hem or adding the pockets!
There is no minimum/maximum number of posts here, participation is encouraged though, it might help solving problems/put your head in the right direction...,
We looooooooooove seeing pictures, so progress pictures are a hood thing, no need to fret about it if you haven't taken any yet, you still have oodles of time  :D
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on February 24, 2018, 17:26:51 PM
I had a bit of a brainwave in the middle of the night.  The pesky yoke on this dress is pretty much invisible because of the pattern on the material (see the first picture below), which is doubly infuriating because of the trouble it's given me.

This morning I bought some trim, which you can see laid in place on the second picture.   :)

I think I'll put some on the pockets too, to keep it balanced.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Ploshkin on February 25, 2018, 08:12:47 AM
The trim works really well, Acorn otherwise, as you say, the yoke is invisible apart from the broken pattern which could look as though you have had to rescue an error - not that 99% of people would notice anyway.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Ellabella on February 25, 2018, 10:09:16 AM
Amazing how a little bit of trim lifts something.

Love the fabric.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on February 25, 2018, 14:36:11 PM
I’m on garment 2...fascinating how using the right tools make the job easier!.. :S
Used the stitch in the ditch foot for the binding on the sleeeves.. didn’t stitch in the ditch but how neat is that!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on February 25, 2018, 14:51:04 PM
Very neat indeed.  I only came across stitch in the ditch feet a few days ago.  Now I really want one!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on February 25, 2018, 15:40:40 PM
Yes very neat! I'll have to investigate that foot.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Goth Gardiner on February 25, 2018, 22:02:24 PM
I love my stitch in the ditch foot.  These days I tend to Google to find if there is a special foot when I try a new technique.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Francesca on February 27, 2018, 20:03:49 PM
Well I've finally attempted to join you all but I've not got very far yet.

I've started sticking together the PDF pattern but ran out of tape so will have to wait until Thursday as I'm out tomorrow!

I also picked up a horrible dress in the work sample sale today for £2 which is stable wine-red jersey and this big handkerchief hem skirt. That means lots of square fabric! So I've cut it up and have got three pieces. I may be able to squeeze a top out of it for this competition so it'll be an upcycle of fabric too!

I really want to make an off the shoulder version but I am just not sure how the sleeves work. I've been looking at things like this:

(https://i.imgur.com/lt7kQaFl.jpg)

But I might have to go for something like this for ease sake:

(https://i.imgur.com/Xeyb6Ool.jpg)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: b15erk on February 28, 2018, 09:50:45 AM
My plans have been pretty much non-existent until this morning.  Now I have plans for not just one jacket, but three!  Pattern is Kwik Sew K4191, which is an unlined pattern, so my first job is to trace the pattern, do the modifications, and then cobble together lining pieces.

My first is an orange and grey wool, beautifully soft, lined.  Second fabric, bought as a toile fabric (but far too nice), a blue wool, which will be great for work, also lined.  The third is a piece of denim I'd earmarked for a toile, but couldn't find it.  It turned up this morning, and will make a great casual jacket, but again, I will be lining it.

Jessie
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on February 28, 2018, 10:50:18 AM
Lovely pattern Jessie.

Fran - you could believe they were trying to hide what happens between the sleeves and the body on that white one!

I have finished my first garment.  I'm fairly pleased with it, although in terms of fit it could do with some double ended darts below the bust.  Unfortunately experience tells me that if I fit it that way I will look as though I've been upholstered.   ><  Probably better to leave it loose.  It's a loose style anyway.  And I'm fairly loosely styled myself.

My next one is actually going to be (intentionally) even looser, but the fabric is much drapier.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: UttaRetch on February 28, 2018, 12:43:24 PM
@b15erk: this blogger (https://studioirene.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/kwik-sew-4191.html) did an outstanding version (reviewed on PR), which is what first attracted me to the pattern.  I am going to the Knitting & stitching show tomorrow and must try to remember to buy a copy.

Look forward to seeing your version and details of how you drafted the lining.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: b15erk on February 28, 2018, 13:31:53 PM
Just had a look at that blog UR, (thank you!) and it seems straightforward.  The blogger doesn't mention anything really weird about the pattern.

I'm going to trace off the pattern as it is, and make any alterations on the toile.

Jessie
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on February 28, 2018, 13:58:21 PM
Lovely dress @Acorn . Has a great, slightly retro, look and the piping really sets it off nicely.

Lovely jacket pattern @b15erk .
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: UttaRetch on February 28, 2018, 17:11:03 PM
@b15erk: KwikSew as it's name implies, doesn't go in for really involved patterns, so I imagine that it won't be much of a challenge to you.  I don't think the blogger mentioned anything about the lining as it probably presented no challenge to her.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Francesca on March 01, 2018, 23:36:33 PM
The first, rather basic instalment is done.

Next I think will have a ruffle peplum. Third will be a dress.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Francesca on March 06, 2018, 23:47:09 PM
Is anyone still playing along? I have made a jumper dress version but not sure I will get to number 3 because I have too much other stuff on the list!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: mudcat on March 07, 2018, 02:18:20 AM
In theory I like the idea of one pattern three ways. But, I haven't really found a pattern that I want to do that with. 

In the meantime I look forward to seeing what you all come up with while waiting for the next contest.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on March 07, 2018, 08:12:21 AM
I'm definitely doing this and I'm using  jacket pattern Vogue 9212. I've finished garment number 1 which is a top rather than a jacket and I'm pleased with the result. I must  post pics.
I've now started the second garment, a jacket. No pattern matching as it us a suit weight Donegal tweed.  I'm hoping I can speed up on this one as I'm sure of the fit now and I don't need to overlock as it is lined. More soon!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on March 07, 2018, 08:58:07 AM
I must get on with no 3... I’ve sort of got sidetracked :S
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on March 07, 2018, 09:18:36 AM
I have cut out my second one, but it has embroidery around the neck and on my first go my machine decided that it hates the fabric.  I think a change of stabiliser will sort that out, and fortunately I have enough fabric to cut out another piece (I think), but I have people staying later this week and have had to tidy up. 

I'll be back at it on Friday.   :snip:  :vintage:
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on March 07, 2018, 12:25:34 PM
Great to see all the progress here, just about 2.5 months and I'm back behind the sewing machine again  :D
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Morgan on March 07, 2018, 16:19:13 PM
  second one, but it has embroidery around the neck . .
ooh interesting.  Looking forward to seeing this.


. . . I'm back behind the sewing machine again
Enjoy

Progress update
Version1 and Version 2 of mine are complete and have been worn and I'm on with Version 3.You

I liked Version 1 with the neck & hem slashes, buttons + collar so much I did a repeat of that one and both have been worn several times.  I can see more copies of version 1 appearing in the wardrobe for next autumn/winter.

The pattern work for version 2, which is a variation on colour blocking, took a while.  Now it's complete and made up in contrasting colours which accentuates the design.  I'm very pleased with the concept although I've decided this one very much a prototype.  I will make Version 2 again but with 3 changes.
Originally I wanted a looser fit with this one and now I'd prefer it with less ease, however to keep the diagonal seam lines correct at the sides, the pattern work will need to be done again on a closer fitting base pattern rather than the one where I added the ease before drawing the lines.
I like the asymmetrical stepped collar idea I used on version 2 which has a V neck but I suspect that a stepped collar will look far better in a woven than a knit, or maybe in a knit needs just a bit more tweaking.
The third change I'll make will be to try a tone on tone colour way rather than contrast.  There is quite a bit going on with the lines so using a tone on tone will blend the main feature elements of colour and style lines more.  I will try contrasting colours again although I'll audition the colour values first and will probably choose softer contrast colours.  Some contrasts are more stark.
 
Version 3 is the cardigan and Real Life stalled progress on this one for several days.  The pattern work is done and the fabric cut out.
I lengthened the Tshirt pattern, cut a V neck then split the front up the centre and removed what will be the front edge band.  For the band I made a pattern for a shawl collar and then adapted it to run into a  straight band down the front and around a curve to the side seam.
Winging it a lot on this one using the real fabric, which hasn't got much stretch to it despite being a sweater knit.  That could be a mistake or should that be design opportunity?  Maybe I'll get to sew it up  later today or tomorrow.


I've taken photos along the way and I'll sort those when I've sorted Version 3.

Anyone else noticed that they are making more of an effort than usual to get to sew their 3 versions made up because they publicly committed to doing them on here?  It's kicked in the sewing mojo for me.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on March 07, 2018, 16:50:40 PM
@Morgan I totally agree. Publicly commiting this has given me a wee push. I'm at t'sewing machine right now   :D
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on March 07, 2018, 17:40:23 PM
I'm partway through two versions of Style Arc Lani tunic...but do I want another?  Probably not.  SO I'm more likely to crack on with the trousers from the Tom and Linda Platt V1415 OR the trousers from Kathryn Brenne's V9114.  Oh I dunno... trouble is I did several multiples before this competition started, so I'm a bit bored now!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on March 08, 2018, 16:56:15 PM
Here's my first version of Vogue 9212 as a tunic rather than a jacket. You can't see the seaming but it works quite well as a tunic. I've used gold buttons acquired from a charity shop, If you do make it as a tunic you don't really need 2-piece sleeves- you could just trace the sleeve parts and turn them into a traditional one-piece sleeve. The other thing is just how much to use facings. I completely faced the upper centre front and the lower front and hand-stitched the edges which took a while. With a tunic you only really need to face the upper centre front far enough to accommodate any buttons, buttonholes or other closings - you don't really need to face all the way up to the seam with the side front so you could draft narrower facings. Also you don't really need to face the lower centre front panels (ie.e the front peplum bit).

Onto the next version now!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on March 08, 2018, 17:05:34 PM
That's lovely - and gorgeous fabric.

Bit sad to see Crocs and not Docs though...  :P  ;)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on March 08, 2018, 17:22:05 PM
Thanks @Acorn. Sorry about those Crocs (well spotted BTW). I use them as slippers and only had them on to nip outside. I shall remember to don my Docs for future photos!  :D
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on March 08, 2018, 19:53:43 PM
Nice one, Tamnymore  0_0
I'm so looking forward to getting my sewing room sorted and getting sewing again.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on March 09, 2018, 11:41:37 AM
I'm getting on well with my second garment. 

Thank you so much for the advice on doing a narrow shoulder adjustment - I'm very pleased with the shoulders on this one, and it's an unforgiving material.  Actually, the material is quite strange.  It was very cheap (£4.80 for 3m) and was intended to be used for a toile, but it was nicer than I expected.  It was described as cotton denim, but there's a lot of something else as well as cotton.  It's lovely to wear.  I tried to go back and get more, but it had all gone.

The embroidery caused more problems on the second attempt, and I had to finish part of it by hand, but I'm quite pleased with it now.  Lowena will be delighted to see that not only is there embroidery on this garment, but there is green in the embroidery.   ;)  :P 

Next job is to do the neckline facing, shaping it to match the embroidery.  No yoke on this one.  Then the peplum and the ruffles on the sleeves.  This is a lot looser than the dress (which is cotton lawn, or something very similar), but because of the drape in the fabric it doesn't look it.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on March 09, 2018, 11:54:17 AM
Fab embroidery @Acorn . Eat your heart out Edinburgh Woolen Mill!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on March 11, 2018, 00:30:22 AM
I have two dresses almost finished from McCalls 7084, but I keep forgetting to take photos!  Today I cut out a shirt and I hope to get some of the sewing done tomorrow.

The plan is to leave all the buttonholes until last and then finish all three garments at the same time.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on March 11, 2018, 08:54:22 AM
\Hmm
I got my two Style Arc Lanis done yesterday, but do I want another?  Not really...
SO I switched to the Platt 1415 for the trousers...and they will take too much faff to fit.

Bugger!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on March 11, 2018, 09:17:30 AM
So a sort of mad buttonholing spree at tbe end @BrendaP ?

I know what you mean @DementedFairy  I'm on version 2 of Vogue 9212 and this one's a Donegal tweed jacket but the next one's a Harris Tweed jacket! I'll need stamina to keep my celtic tweeds in check. I bet there will be a heatwave when I'm finished so I'll be longing for linen not tweed. However if I can cause a heatwave by sewing tweed - a sort if inverse tweed rain dance - then that's fine with me!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on March 11, 2018, 09:41:51 AM
Yes.  It's a bit of a faff getting the buttonholer attached, but since discoverung what a fab job the old buttonholers do I'm no longer scared of them  :vintage:
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on March 11, 2018, 12:11:08 PM
Yes.  It's a bit of a faff getting the buttonholer attached, but since discoverung what a fab job the old buttonholers do I'm no longer scared of them  :vintage:
It'll become second nature once you do it often enough. And yes, the quality of the buttonholes these attachments make is fantabulous.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on March 14, 2018, 16:23:09 PM
Change of plan for garment 2.  It isn't getting a peplum!  The fabric does not lend itself to gathering and I really don't want to look like a big triangle.  Fortunately I made the main body long because I wasn't sure what level the peplum needed to be, so I do have the length for a respectable top - I fact I have the length for a high low hem.  Hmm.

I might stick with the sleeve ruffles, with fairly sparse gathering - I'll pin them and have a look I think.

Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on March 16, 2018, 08:27:11 AM
How’s everyone doing?...got ant pictures. I’m about to start number 3
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on March 16, 2018, 10:03:38 AM
You are steaming ahead @Efemera . I had a detour to sew a tartan skirt from that Kathryn Brenne pattern that DementedFairy used -it's for our Scottish country dancing group's annual dance tomorrow. This means that I'm a bit behind on sewing for the 3 ways sewalong and I'm still on jacket number 2 from Vogue 9212. It is possible I might not finish all 3 for rhe deadline but I'll plough ahead anyway!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on March 16, 2018, 10:18:22 AM
My second one is currently in the washing machine together with some fabric that might be the third one.  It's a knit fabric, but with almost no stretch.  I'm not convinced it isn't going to come out of the washing machine looking as though the moths have been at it though, and it is a little see-through.

Number two ended up with no flouncy bits at all.  It has a slightly high-low hem and drapes nicely.

Number 3 is probably going to have long sleeves and a pointy hemline.  I haven't decided whether to have the yoke or not. 
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Lachica on March 16, 2018, 11:10:19 AM
I'm not sure whether I was supposed to register first for this? Anyway, made during March, for my 13 month old granddaughter who is slim but tall. Size M on the baby dress pattern, which is supposed to be sized for 6-9 months, but I think was designed in the era of terry nappies, because it comes up big. These are to be worn as tops with leggings. The blue chambray is as per pattern, the blue/ivory has had the bodice altered to take sleeves by combining B3405 ( tuck front) with B5624. The polka dot white on white is also based on the combined bodice, but I folded the pintucks into the tissue paper then cut it to shape. Opened out the pintucks before cutting fabric.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: UttaRetch on March 16, 2018, 12:12:37 PM
 I think the competition is for adult clothing only, but @Manuela will be able to clarify.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on March 16, 2018, 13:48:50 PM
I think the competition is for adult clothing only, but @Manuela will be able to clarify.
Good point, and yes.... Fitting is a vital part of this competition.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Lachica on March 16, 2018, 14:46:00 PM
Oh, sorry, I'll try to remove the post.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on March 16, 2018, 15:12:02 PM
Oh, sorry, I'll try to remove the post.
You don't need to do that, feel free to sew along - and we all looooooove pictures   :)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on March 18, 2018, 23:26:11 PM
I've done all my buttonholes this afternoon, so now I've only got the buttons to sew on, 22 of them, and the final pressing, then I'll post the finished photos.  I was pleased, and a bit surprised, to find that I had enough suitable buttons in the stash for the first dress and the shirt.  The second dress has  decorative buttons only (no buttonholes) and I've made some Yorkshire thread buttons to use.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on March 19, 2018, 12:24:28 PM
It turned out to be 24 buttons 'cos I put 7 instead of 5 on the front of the flamingos dress.

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I'll get some better photos next week, but I don't feel inclined to prance around in a summer dress whilst there is snow on the ground!

ETA - The inline thingie worked, but the photo is sideways, sorry.  I held the phone portrait/wertical rather than landscape/horizontal
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on March 19, 2018, 13:03:44 PM
Could you all please put your photos up here unitil Tuesday April 3rd with a few words on each of them (what pattern, what kind of changes you made, etc.). I'll then put up a voting thread, combining everything for ack contestant with a poll.
Thank you
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on March 19, 2018, 13:45:59 PM
Still not sure if I'll manage all three in time but I'll do my best!  Lovely dresses and blouse @BrendaP
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on March 19, 2018, 14:12:10 PM
I'm a bit stumped on my third one at the moment.  I have a vague idea as to what I want, but my embarrassingly large stash isn't coming up with anything that clicks.  I must have missed something...
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on March 19, 2018, 14:32:24 PM
Hah!  Inspiration has struck ('didn't I stick some fabric in that cupboard because it wouldn't fit with the rest of the stash?')

This is the stuff. "This lovely quality cotton voile fabric is a fine, light weight woven cotton with a pretty flock print design."
 (https://static.minervacrafts.com/images/products/product-photo-med/em-muslinflock-purplef-floral-flock-print-cotton-voile-dress-fabric-plum-per-metre.jpg) 
It's currently in the washing machine, probably turning the rest of my washing purple.

I'll have to do something else with the neckline because I don't think the yoke will work.  Hmm.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on March 23, 2018, 16:23:56 PM
Nearly finished... just got to hand sew the hem at the bottom.  I'm very pleased with this one.  I've added bell sleeves (I think that's what they're called), taken it in further just above the waist and then flared it out a lot more and given it a slightly circular hem, lower at the back again.  I didn't do the yoke, and although I was going to put a slit in the front of the neckline I didn't in the end, because when I tried it on with the round neck it looked right.

Interestingly it has ended up very similar to a StyleArc top that I made last year (in a different colourway of the same fabric), which I have never worn because although it looks fine, nothing feels right about it.  This one fits and feels good.  I may remake the other one.

No picture yet because it's sitting in a little heap on the settee waiting for its hem to be done, and every time I move it it spits out half a dozen pins.

Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on March 23, 2018, 16:40:09 PM
I should finish my jacket from Vogue 9212 this weekend but I've decided I'm not going to press on with the 3rd jacket as I won't finish it in time and I want to sew other things. I'll post a photo of my finished jacket here though.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on March 23, 2018, 16:47:44 PM
I must admit I'm really looking forward to sewing something else!   0_0
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on March 23, 2018, 17:20:18 PM
So am I  :S
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Lachica on March 23, 2018, 21:11:32 PM
Very nice. @BrendaP what are Yorkshire buttons?
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on March 23, 2018, 23:34:42 PM
They look like this
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and instructions for making them are at
https://maryhickmott.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/yorkshire-buttons-set-of-6-pages.pdf (https://maryhickmott.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/yorkshire-buttons-set-of-6-pages.pdf)

I used a disc of card about 1" diameter - I didn't measure I just drew around a cotton reel and I just snipped into it rather than chopping out big wedges.

They take a little bit of time to make, but once you get going they are quite easy.  :thread:
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: wrenkins on March 24, 2018, 07:24:25 AM
My granny used those on her crochet.  :o She crocheted a dress for my mum with long gloves to match in what was, basically, white thread!  :o Boy was she some needle woman!
Fab @BrendaP. Absolutely fab,
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: sleepingwolf on March 24, 2018, 08:05:12 AM
I haven't see Yorkshire buttons before.  They look a little like Dorset buttons which I have made in the past but those are wrapped around a metal ring so the size is limited to the ring size you can find.  Thanks for the link to the tutorial.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on March 29, 2018, 20:19:41 PM
@Manuela - do you want us to post our final pictures on here?
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Tamnymore on March 29, 2018, 20:48:12 PM
Just to say I only managed two of my three versions of Vogue 9212 but I'll post a pic of the second version (a jacket) here just so you can see, probably on Monday as I'm busy over the weekend. I'm pleased with how it worked out so I can definitely recommend that pattern.

Well done to those of you who managed three versions from one pattern. Looking forward to seeing your outfits.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on March 29, 2018, 21:34:24 PM
@Manuela - do you want us to post our final pictures on here?
Yes please. I'll then lift them off and create a voting thread where I combine the entries for each member.
So if you could please post one post here, with a quick descrition of what you did with the pattern to make each of your 3 versions.

I am sooooo looking forward to it  :D
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Morgan on March 30, 2018, 01:51:46 AM
Finished and washed, photos tomorrow.

Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on March 30, 2018, 08:42:44 AM
I’m all done ... just pictures to take but won’t be able to until Tuesday..is that OK?
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: DementedFairy on March 30, 2018, 10:23:53 AM
Looks like I ran out of time on this [and several other online challenges I planned to do]  Ah well, not to worry!
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on March 30, 2018, 14:15:57 PM
I’m all done ... just pictures to take but won’t be able to until Tuesday..is that OK?
No problem   :)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Acorn on March 30, 2018, 19:13:40 PM
I have finished!

Bootstrap 45179 is the pattern I used:   
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Strangely, I discovered last night that I already owned Style Arc Kristin, which is almost identical, although without the yoke.  At some point I will have to make it to compare!

My first garment is almost as the pattern shows it, in a cotton lawn from my stash that probably came from Doughties.  I lengthened it, because nobody wants to see my knees, and I omitted the zip because I find I rarely need them.  In terms of fitting I narrowed the shoulders, took in the sides and shaped the back seam, which made it less sack-like.  I added trim to the edge of the yoke because the feature was lost in the pattern, and balanced it with trim on the pockets.  This was the result:
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The second version was tunic length, made in another fabric from my stash, a very cheap denim from Fabric Guild which, from the feel of it, has quite a high proportion of manmade fibre, and is quite soft.  In terms of fitting I narrowed the shoulders and shaped the sides a little, but kept the back seam straight because the fabric has good drape.

I embroidered around the neckline, so I didn't include the yoke, but shaped the neck to match the line of the embroidery, and faced it.  I originally intended to add a peplum and gathered ruffles to the sleeves, but pinning the gathered peplum showed that the fabric really wasn't suitable so I kept it simple, not wanting to look like a wide triangle.  Fortunately I had cut the front and back long enough to keep it tunic length, with the hem slightly lower at the back, even without the peplum. 
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The third and final garment was another top, this time in a cotton voile from Minerva - also from my stash (3 out of 3 - go me!)  I didn't do the yoke because I felt the fabric was too fine, so I faced it again, with a slightly lower, round neck.  I narrowed the shoulders again and took the sides in a lot more above and at the waist, and flared it out a lot below the waist.  I also curved the hemline, and I added an ungathered flounce with a short slit to each sleeve.
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I am pleased with all three, but I absolutely love the third one.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: mudcat on March 30, 2018, 20:16:28 PM
Great job on your variations Acorn.  I also like the third one best.  Such a rich color.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on March 30, 2018, 21:27:25 PM
I like the colour of the third one too, but I also like the version with the embroidery.  0_0
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Morgan on March 30, 2018, 22:09:26 PM
1 pattern 3 ways - for some daywear


(I've attached links to the photos because when I use the insert image it displays very large and I can't find a way to place them as thumbnails.)


I started with my basic Tshirt block and lengthened it to make it into a tunic pattern.  The Tunic Pattern is the one I used for my 3 versions of the same pattern.


Version 1 is  a basic tunic with a straight hemline to which I added a hem split, collar and neckline details and used decorative stitches to give some interest to the covered buttons.
The fabric is a stable, soft double knit jersey fabric in a mushroom/taupe colour and a piece of red jersey was used for a contrast fabric to give a piped edge effect on the plackets and one collar edge.
closeup photo here [size=78%]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3b/19/13/3b1913f20fbb47a48cf82cc96e04639d.jpg (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3b/19/13/3b1913f20fbb47a48cf82cc96e04639d.jpg)[/size]


Version 2 is a colour block version made by adapting the tunic pattern.  Some ease was added at the hips and hemline which was shaped to curve into the side seams.  I lowered the back hemline 5cm and drew the position of the lines to form the colour block pattern.  all grain lines were marked and then the pattern was cut apart, pieces copied and seam allowances added.  I drafted a shawl collar for this one and tried an experiment with a stepped collar on one side.  The fabric is a soft lightweight jersey with some lycra content.
This version is an experiment / prototype so I made it in strong contrasting colours in order to show up any potential proportion issues.  I like the curved lines and will make it up in a tone on tone version rather than contrasting colours.  I'll do something different with the sleeve insert and will put a deep band on the neckline rather than the collar.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f6/79/2f/f6792f329a30b85f453c510ef5e21086.jpg (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f6/79/2f/f6792f329a30b85f453c510ef5e21086.jpg)
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/59/f9/ac/59f9acdbecc1f4dce9c0ea8878319c8c.jpg (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/59/f9/ac/59f9acdbecc1f4dce9c0ea8878319c8c.jpg)


Version 3 is a long cardigan version made by adapting the tunic pattern.  The round neck was made into a curved V, then I split the front up the Centre front line and made the front hem corners into curves.  The front band is a piece cut on the crosswise grain and folded double.  It's attached with a 4 thread overlock and then the seam allowance was secured with a single line of top stitching.  The original plan was to attach some patch pockets inspired by these (https://www.lookagain.co.uk/products/perfection-tunic-by-joe-browns/_/A-90S380_10), but when I auditioned them on the cardigan they looked clumsy so that was a no.  Very happy with this cardigan.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/51/59/6f/51596fec72727bdc02894201933849c9.jpg (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/51/59/6f/51596fec72727bdc02894201933849c9.jpg)

all are here together with the inspirations (https://www.pinterest.co.uk/colour2inspire/1-pattern-3-versions/)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on March 31, 2018, 00:56:22 AM
Thanks Acorn and Morgan. @Morgan the links work, so no worries.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: mudcat on March 31, 2018, 01:01:01 AM
Wow Morgan.  Yours are all very creative.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Lyn-J on March 31, 2018, 09:33:42 AM
Just back from a bit of a break - now have I got time to do this?  -<
I can't beleive how creative you all are! There is some wonderful work here. :loveit:
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on March 31, 2018, 09:40:31 AM
@Morgan they ar three super garments.  I especially like the red jacket.

If the weather here warms up even a bit over the weekend I'll try and get some photos of mine being worn.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on April 03, 2018, 00:06:46 AM
If there is anyone who is finished and still needs to take pictures please let  me know (here or via pm). I initially wanted to put the voting thread up today (April 3rd) but am happy to wait a day or two.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on April 03, 2018, 08:16:29 AM
I’m on my way home today so I’ll post later today.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: BrendaP on April 03, 2018, 12:28:21 PM
Here are my three garments.
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All the info about them is on my website
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/sewing/1patt3ways.htm (http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.uk/sewing/1patt3ways.htm)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: UttaRetch on April 03, 2018, 12:45:16 PM
Nicely done and the fit looks good.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Morgan on April 03, 2018, 13:10:44 PM

@BrendaP , I want the shirt with the contrast facings, it's a classy piece of work. 


Excellent pattern matching with the stripes at the key sections of the bodice at the bust and the across chest point on the front sleeve.
It's a nice touch.  Looks like you did the same with the stand and the buttonhole band.


Nice touch with the accent piping and buttons on the 'mingos dress.  (GD is 'mingo obsessed at the moment)


Taking the time to finesse those details really lifts something well above the best street designer.
Nice
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on April 03, 2018, 16:48:09 PM
All done.
I used the Ava dress from Tesutti. I had to do a FBA,
Number 1...is a denim blue fine wool/silk fabric from Fine Fabrics in Burnley, I added a small pocket but otherwise made it up as designed.

Number 2 is a crinkle poly  check from Fabworks. I omitted the sleeves, added a cowl neck, shortened the bodice and added fullness to upper and lower skirt panels and added a big pocket.

Number 3 is a jersey overprinted with textured splashes of colour from Minerva Crafts. I shortened the bodice, reshaped the neckline and added fullness to the upper and lower skirt panels. I added three quarter sleeves.

Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: UttaRetch on April 03, 2018, 16:52:54 PM
Ooh, I love the multi-coloured fabric.  What a pity you are not able to model the dresses even if it does mean 'cutting of your head'.  0_0
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Efemera on April 03, 2018, 17:13:49 PM
Fabric still available....
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on April 03, 2018, 19:09:40 PM
They look lovely, Efemera, I particularly love the check one, and they look really great with wider skirt panels.  Almost tempted to try that pattern myself, although I'd want to make a tunic length.
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on April 04, 2018, 08:01:51 AM
I'll put a voting thread up tomorrow - last chance for any latecomers  ;)
Title: Re: One Pattern Three Ways - TSP's first competition in 2018
Post by: Manuela on April 06, 2018, 09:51:04 AM
The voting thread can be found here:

https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,3973.new.html#new (https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,3973.new.html#new)