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Welcome to The Sewing Place's 6 PAC Wardrobing contest. For this contest you will create 2 coordinating capsules with 3 pieces each for Spring/Summer if you are in the Northern Hemisphere or Autumn/Winter for those in the Southern Hemisphere. The content of your capsules is entirely up to you, it largely depends on your lifestyle.
The pieces of one capsule should be interchangeable with the other - so a healthy mix of neutrals and accent colours or print would make sense here.
Here a few examples how different it could be:
Yours truly would most probably make 2 dresses and a sleeveless duster for each capsule.
Indigotiger on the other hand wears mostly pinafores and tops, so those would be her capsules, while SewRuthieSews would most probable create capsules that contain tops, jackets/cardies and trousers/skirts.
So, get into your stashes, lay everything out and start dreaming and planning :D
Here a few rules (I'm German after all) mostly about timing and posting.
As I was somewhat preoccupied with hunting for face masks, planning Plan B, sourcing flooring and what not, I'm a bit behind with putting this contest up, please accept my apologies. Hence we'll start a bit later.
1. Sewing starts on February 10th and should be completed on May 10th - you can prepare patterns, fit and cut before the starting date.
2. Please submit your entries latest on May 17th (that gives you one week after the official end date to take pictures).
3. There should be one picture of all 6 garments - this can be a composite
4. All 6 pieces should be garments, not accessories such as bags, hats, scarves, etc.
5. You can include one garment that has been made previously (no time frame there)
6. Please use the template below for your entries:
(your name)'s Entry
What did you make (you could also mention challenges, difficulties, etc.)
Patterns used (commercial or self-drafted, anything goes)
A short description on how you made it/problems overcome/etc.
Pictures (ideally included in the text, but I can do that for you if needed)
Happy Sewing
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Yay!!!
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Oh this is going to be FUN!! I am full of ideas...
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Hurrah! And yes I won't be making dresses/pinafores, but I do plan to participate!!
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Manuela, would it be against the rules to have something in one of the capsules that had been an entry for another competition, such as the shirt competition for instance?
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@Fabric Lover, that would be highly encouraged, the idea is to make things you wear :) I will also add that you can include one previously made garment to the rules.
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Yes, I'm in! I love 3 PACs , 6PACs any old PACs.
I have enough fabric for 4 pieces ,so only have to get 2 lengths.
At the moment my plan is
PAC1- 1. Shirt, cardigan, skirt
PAC2 - 2. Top, cardigan, trousers
PAC1- Shirt in blush feather print cotton, probably Grainline Archer
- Cardigan in dull pink rib ponte, Itch to Stitch Lisbon
- Skirt in a toning drill or linen, Style Arc Sutton
PAC2- Top in dusky pink double gauze, probably Tessuti Kate
- Longline Cardigan in natural linen jersey, probably my modified Ottobre pattern
- Trousers in toning linen, maybe in the new wide leg ankle length.
I will start with the feather print shirt as I am going to enter it into the Shirt competition.
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I like the sound of your 6PAC @Starryfish.
I have some ideas about creating an activewear 6PAC, since that's where I have a gap in my wardrobe right now. The SWAKOPs have sorted out my everyday clothing needs for a while. I'd love to be able to do it from stash, if I can. That's as far as my plan goes so far...
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Love the updated time frame @Manuela . Only free for daydreaming in between stuff before February 12th.
Mine will be mostly pants, likely cropped, and tops, likely variations on a tee. But I just bought some fabulous wovens for tops so will look into that too.
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1 grey chore coat, Frenchglen Barn Jacket (https://www.thegreenpepper.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/537-web.pdf), heavy grey canvas (https://www.bigduckcanvas.com/12oz-heavyweight-cotton-duck-dark-grey-factory-seconds/)
2 grey linen pinafore, self drafted TNT (heavyweight linen (https://fabrics-store.com/fabrics/linen-fabric-4C22-asphalt-softened-heavy))
3 grey rayon top, embellished with block printing, self drafted (textured rayon remnant deep stash)
1 teal/black linen pinafore, self-drafted TNT (Kaufman Essex linen/cotton (https://www.fabric.com/buy/0445786/kaufman-essex-yarn-dyed-linen-blend-malibu))
2 indigotiger rayon popover, self drafted TNT (printed rayon with indigo tigers (https://www.stashfabrics.com/images/products/tiger-fly-rayon-FA2BKVQAP4-01-600x600.jpg))
3 teal/multicolor rayon top, self drafted, colorblocked, using several coordinating vintage 80's fabrics
the chore coat is a new-to-me pattern, so there will necessarily be at least one and probably more than one muslins needed... I've been feeling like adding teal/turquoise as an accent color for a while, and this seems like the perfect excuse. It feels like more of a warm season color to me than my usual grey/indigo/black/brown, so a teal pinafore will be a good transitional option.
I just realised last night that I could use the same idea as my popover dresses to make a shorter version as a top to wear under a pinafore when the weather is warming. This will let me use some of the smaller remnants in my stash as well as give me another option for my favorite thing: surface embellishment... Both of the tops will be able to be worn under either of the pinafores (as well as with most all of the ones already in my closet, ditto for the popover dress with the indigo tigers. (that print has a black background with what look like grey accents, and tigers in two different shades of indigo and teal... the fabric is on back order until the end of March)
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I just taught a class to an after school group on wardrobe planning with capsules about a week ago, and we're doing a modified 3 PAC there, with a focus on changing styles within your body shape. I should scan in the planning paper I used and post it (based on Justine LeConte's youtube videos, who got the credit).
So I have at least one boring 6 PAC in the work...basic skirt/blouse/blouse combos.
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[ You are not allowed to view attachments ] [ You are not allowed to view attachments ] I snapped this up from the craft club sales table for £1. The square is 70"x70" 175cmx175 and I think it's probably intended as a tablecloth but it shouted circular skirt to me.
I'll use the skirt from Butterick 4790 (https://www.minervacrafts.com/shop/sewing/patterns/butterick-4790-bb-butterick-ladies-easy-sewing-pattern-4790-walkaway-vintage-style-wrap-dress?gclid=CjwKCAiA-P7xBRAvEiwAow-VaccbGVGo2VyhPhQN5dfEEDmMwB3O5-7dLZ55ceYXn-R1yOYVuNooQhoC-EcQAvD_BwE) and move the seams to the sides. That is actually an elipse, slightly flatter front and back, but adding the seam allowances at the sides should negate that. I'll need to cut the bottom with the print.
To go with it I have piece of royal blue jersey and a scrap of turquoise jersey which will make a tee shirt, but the newly acquired yellow jersey is much too lemon, the print is an orangy yellow so I'll need to re-think that. I was thinking of a bolero top from Simplicity 2183 (https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/760818053/simplicity-2183-sewing-pattern-uncut?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_b-craft_supplies_and_tools-other&utm_custom1=482a5c38-6c0d-41af-88b2-7d0c3fe229e5&utm_content=go_325949688_20231944488_88478152968_pla-106551294035_c__760818053engb&gclid=CjwKCAiA-P7xBRAvEiwAow-Vaeihn6L8e7XEJiIwkuDyFxNqsIYhWcX74Qa-DphsmlmVjFPTb6AMMhoCBzYQAvD_BwE) with a frill around the bottom - inspired by a Joe Browns RTW jacket that I have.
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Skirt is cut out - in the end I had to go with the print on the fabric, so the waist is barely an elipse.
Also cut out a tee shirt from NewLook 6735 (https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/new-look-womens-separates-sewing-pattern-6735/633516-1000?glCountry=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm4TyBRDgARIsAOU75sqtPu4kvd7X_ExtWoAgJCtkG3pCwGcZ8nvuRevDxIQ34uKh0pazp2EaApP5EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds) using the scrap of turquoise and an old (me sewn :S ) royal blue tee which didn't fit well and was too scooped at the neckline. Not 100% sure that different coloured sleeves will work, we'll see. The the blue fabric is much the same weight and handle as the turquoise whereas the blue for the bolero is stretchier.
I've cut out the bolero, and self drafted a frill to go around the bottom using slash and spread technique and have cut the frills from the corners of the skirt fabric.
Can't do any more until some royal blue overlocking thread arrives later today, The old blue tee was sewn with a light blue/grey and it looked awful inside.
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First capsule completed; modelled by Agatha as she doesn't mind wearing summer clothes in the middle of winter! I might post a piccie of me wearing the ensemble when the weather improves. I have some yellow sandals which should look right.
I'm pleased with the skirt and the tee, but not sure about the bolero. It's a different fabric to the tee, much stretchier which made it difficult to join to the woven fabric. Also the pattern is designed for wovens.
It was the first time I've used the overlocker to do a rolled hem - that went well and was quite easy to do.
The closure on the bolero is a loop of elastic on the right to go around the button on the left front; the other button is just for decoration and to cover up the ends of the elastic.
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Detail of the bolero closure.
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@BrendaP ,this is absolutely darling! What a fun, cheerful ensemble.
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@BrendaP what a brilliant match of the blues, it looks perfect. I think the bolero makes it.
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Thank you for the nice comments. 0_0 Just waiting for the weather to improve so that I can wear it.
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I worked on a couple of patterns for this today. Hope to finish adjustments tomorrow, cut
by the weekend. It was 80 F, 26.7 C today. My cutting table is on the front porch. I indulge in alfresco pattern and fabric prep. :)
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I am kicking myself. I had half thought I would enter my recent blue jacket in this as I have plans for some things to go with it. Trouble is I can't remember what date I started it! I know I cut it on the 4th - at sewing group - but what date I started sewing it is lost to me. Could have been the 10th but equally well could have been 8th or 9th. Unless we have people coming I often don't know whether it's a weekend or not! Oh well.
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@Greybird I'm quite certain it was the 10th. :toast: I went into your post history. You mentioned the fabric on the 4th but no mention of sewing until the 11th.
Since we didn't know until the 1st that we'd start officially on the 10th I bet that Manuela will allow for your fuzzy memory on this. It's ok with me and I imagine the other participants as well if the jacket is allowed. It's not like it was an evil scheme you cooked up.
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@Greybird Manuela said in the rules that we could use 1 previously completed garment so I am sure it will be ok!
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I am wondering if I can include the musical shirt in my 6PAC. I posted the photo on my blog on Thursday 13th Feb, but had already worn it to the choir meal on Monday 10th Feb, and recall that I finished it on that day. So its neither completely previously made nor fully sewn in the timeframe, do you think I could have it as the previously made item?
Since then I've sewn some plain black Bengaline trousers, but then went on holiday (where I wore them lots) but haven't yet photographed them. They can definitely go in.
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@SewRuthieSews I would guess that your shirt falls into the “previously made” category since you made it mostly before 10th, the start date, while your trousers, as you say, fully qualify for entry. But obviously Manuela has the final say.
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@SewRuthieSews , @Manuela might not see your question about using the shirt. She is swamped right now. If I want someone's attention here I include the @ with their name so it waves at them when they come visit.
This probably caught her eye. :loveit:
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I am wondering if I can include the musical shirt in my 6PAC. I posted the photo on my blog on Thursday 13th Feb, but had already worn it to the choir meal on Monday 10th Feb, and recall that I finished it on that day. So its neither completely previously made nor fully sewn in the timeframe, do you think I could have it as the previously made item?
Since then I've sewn some plain black Bengaline trousers, but then went on holiday (where I wore them lots) but haven't yet photographed them. They can definitely go in.
@SewRuthieSews of course you can enter the musical shirt in the contest. As @Renegade Sewist said, I am absolutely swamped, so best to tag me if you want or need an answer.
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@Manuela, great thanks. The musical shirt will be my previously made item then.
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Well I’ve not done any sewing for quite some time but I’m posting here to signal my intent to complete this 6pac contest!
Not quite sure what it will look like yet, other than a Chanel jacket using a piece of black & silver wool I bought on sale for a steal. I’m also hoping to crack the code on a pair of well fitting pants so maybe I can make that happen too.
I need a few more simple tops for work and have plenty of fabric so hoping the whole wardrobe will come entirely from stash.
Watch this space!
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I've made three items so far, two from one set and one from the other. As soon as I finish all the things for the sewing for others contest, I'll make the cardigan from the 1st set.
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Ok, here’s my (tentative) capsules. Specifically for work attire as I’m really needing more work clothes! And bonus... all stash fabrics so I can participate in the stash busting challenge too!
Black & silver tweed Chanel/French jacket in Burda 6465 (https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/87150)
Vogue 1387 (https://mccall.com/v1387) in a lovely cream & grey silk print charmeuse
Simplicity 8749 (https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/women/sportswear/simplicity-sewing-pattern-8749-misseswomens-mimi-g-style-coat-and-pants/) in black pinstripe stretch suiting
This burdastyle blouse (https://www.burdastyle.com/satin-blouse-120-02-18.html) in mint green silk crepe de chine. Not 100% sure on this one yet, love the look of the pattern but not sure the crepe de chine will be right for it. May change my mind.
And 2 pencil skirts in my tnt Kwik sew pattern;
1 in a piece of Marc Jacobs grey pinstripe wool suiting
And 1 in a dark colour way animal print drill. Not 100% sold on this last one yet. If the above trousers workout I’ll swap it out for another pair of those.
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@elisep great choices, I'll look forward to seeing these.
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@elisep @b15erk made V1387 recently and her trials and tribulations are here (https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,9261.msg156935.html#lastPost). :S She did go on to win the shirt comp with it though. 0_0
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Let's admit it. No place to go for the next few months most likely, what with my health issues. Sigh.
So it's gonna be an isolation wardrobe. :D Same patterns I'd planned but not the nicer fabrics.
Haven't cut yet as I was going to use tables at the Senior Center which was closed almost two weeks ago. Improvising now.
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@elisep @b15erk made V1387 recently and her trials and tribulations are here (https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,9261.msg156935.html#lastPost). :S She did go on to win the shirt comp with it though. 0_0
Oh dear, thanks for drawing my attention to it @wrenkins... my fabric is a very drapey, slippery silk charmeuse that I absolutely love and have been saving for the right project. I might have to re-think the pattern. I was trying to choose between that and Burda 6632 (https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/brands/burda-style/burda-style-pattern-6632-misses-blouse/) which has good reviews on PR so perhaps i'll make that instead. The vogue is such a lovely design though. If I have time to make a toile I'll give it a try.
Here's my fabric for my french jacket;
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Lining is a remnant of hot pink silk I picked up on sale. I've cut out the fabric and lining, made the patch pockets. I started to sew the body of the jacket then realised I probably need to underline the fabric since it is quite a loose weave. I know the couture method is to quilt the fabric to the lining but I don't really understand how the lining seams are then finished and I don't want to spend hours hand sewing. So I need to work out whether I should underline with some cotton (poplin or lawn maybe?), whether I can quilt the wool to the cotton or just treat it like a normal underlining (baste together in the seam allowance and then treat as one layer).
The instructions for the trim has thrown me and I've read through it multiple times and still don't get it :S so I'm doing my trim slightly differently. I may omit the trim from the pockets.
I need to go through all my patterns and check I have all the right notions, thread etc. in case we get locked down further. Until further notice I'm on 4 day work weeks which will be great for sewing time! But not for my bank balance once my annual leave runs out. So it's going to be tighten the belt and no unnecessary purchases (my favourite online fabric store just started a sale too :'( )
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I am doing quite well with my 6PAC, including my previously sewn musical notes shirt, I have also sewn some plain black bengaline trousers, a floral shirt with pearl buttons, some stripe trousers and a quilted zip front jacket (finished a few mins ago so not photos yet).
I have a black jacquard knit cardigan cut out but haven't started sewing it yet.
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That's great @SewRuthieSews .Good basics.
I've been really distracted, mostly playing hunter gatherer due to the you know what. I'm really hoping that @Manuela will extend this out a bit. :cake: :gin:
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Well progress has been made although it occurred to me today that I'll probably struggle to get to 6 pieces before the deadline.
My black & silver Chanel jacket is as far along as I can get it, now I'm just waiting for the zippers to arrive (I had to order from overseas). Lining/facing is ready to go in once the zippers are in (separating zipper for the front closure, and zippered pockets instead of the patch pockets the pattern called for).
So in the interim, I made a decision on the Vogue blouse. Given the reviews for it, but still loving the look of it, I decided to use my mint green crepe de chine to make a (hopefully) wearable toile.
I went really, really slowly with my marking, cutting and sewing together. It turned out rather nicely, though there's a few things I'm not 100% happy with (like the sleeves, although by the time I got them in I was ready to be done on the whole project and couldn't be bothered pulling them and starting again. They don't look terrible, in my opinion). I misunderstood the instructions on the pleats and sewed them down to the bodice rather than stitching on the fold of the pleat, and it throws the fit off. I made a pleat in the back rather than gathering.
It was my first time putting in sleeve plackets (which actually surprised me, how have I not needed to do them before?) so they were hard work doing them for the first time in silk, however they turned out pretty well, and I think they give a lovely finish.
You only get photos on my dummy, as unfortunately, she's too small! A tad tight across the bust and upper arms, and the way I did the pleats accentuates the fact it's small in the bust. I definitely like this pattern, it'll look really lovely when it fits properly! But to get it to fit properly now I'll need to buy a new pattern to go the next size up. Considering I'm currently working in a tracksuit ( >< ) I don't need work clothes right now, however it's just tempting fate to make it again in the too-small size! So, I'm putting it on hold.
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She looks lovely styled with a pencil skirt on my smaller-than-me dummy! :[
This is the piece I think I'll replace the other blouse with;
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It's a piece of chiffon in a pink camo-type print. It's actually left over from a dress I started to make for a friend's wedding last year, that I stupidly put a hole in the sleeve while overlocking the seam :S I could have salvaged it but didn't love it so ended up buying RTW. But I kept the leftover piece (about half a metre) and the dress in case I needed to use the skirt. I think I'll just be able to squeeze out a very simple kimono sleeve top.
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I was looking forward to this one. I made the first 3 pieces and ordered fabric for the next three. Unfortunately when it came, the colours were all wrong and didn't go with each other let alone the first three! As I can't go out and choose colours and don't feel inclined to risk internet ordering again for it, I have decided not to enter this one. I shall enjoy seeing the other entries though.
When I get round to it, I'll post photos of the first ones on my diary thread.
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I'm not going to get the second half of this challenge done :o Been too busy sewing scrubs!
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Everyone, would e deadline extension until May 31st help you completing the contest? @elisep, @BrendaP and everybody else who can’t finish otherwise. Frankly speaking, given the state of the world, I’m happy to accept any capsule of 3 or more garments. How do you all feel about that?
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I can certainly manage 3, although one of them would probably fall into the category of something made previously because I can't be sure I didn't start it a day or two early - I quite forgot about entering it and I didn't notice what date it was.
An extension wouldn't help me because the difficulty of colour matching remains.
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I've done the first three, but I'm off again now to the sewing machine and scrubs.
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I'm just finishing the 6th piece, but if you want to extend I'm fine with that.
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I've made a whole 6PAC already, but happy to have some more time.
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I put everything into a bin already. I had asked previously, twice, about a possible extension. Didn't happen so I switched gears to gardening weeks ago. This is a little too close to the end to start up again for me. Maybe some other time.
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I put everything into a bin already. I had asked previously, twice, about a possible extension. Didn't happen so I switched gears to gardening weeks ago. This is a little too close to the end to start up again for me. Maybe some other time.
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Ok everyone, May 31st it is - please see this as a submission date for your entries with pictures. Anything between 3-6 garments is fine.
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@Manuela I had asked about extending it in a private message mid March which you did respond to. Then mentioned it again in a post here mid April where I flagged you. No response to that so figured oh well, ef it, I'll participate some other time. Maybe in the fall.
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Sorry I missed the earlier message @Manuela but I really appreciate the extra time! I’m having to wait on zippers to arrive from overseas as I’ve not been able to find what I need here (admittedly I’m being fussy as the zippers are a design point).
It also means I can double up on some of the contests... my blazer for the florals rule contest will also be a part of the 6 Pack, as will the simple top I made for the Scraps contest. That means I only need 2 more garments which I plan to both be bottoms (skirt and pants) to complete my capsule!
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Greybird's entry:
3 pieces only
Blue jacket from V7975. Fabric from Iana Fabrics online. This frayed like mad. I had to buy extra fabric to match the pattern up.
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There are more pictures of this on my diary thread.
It's an odd blue colour and difficult to go with other things but I got some charcoal crepe fabric and made yet another pair of trousers from V1415. They don't look much from the photo but what I really like about them is the very narrow waistband - just over 1cm deep - because I am very short waisted, and the invisible zip opening is at the back which gives a very smooth fit.
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Greybirds entry (continued):
With the left over bits of charcoal crepe, I managed to cut a sleeveless top from M2818. There wasn't enough fabric for the facings so used the satin lining fabric I had used for the jacket. It wasn't supposed to fall forward in the front into "lapels" but I quite like the effect.
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Again what a lovely combination outfit, just love the grey jacket the fabric and the pattern you have used - you are one clever lady.
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Starryfish's Entry
I made a skirt, a pair of trousers, a shirt , a top and two cardigans. The colour theme is taupe and dusty pink.
The skirt is Style Arc Bonnie midi length button front from tawny linen, it has a flat front waistband and an elasticated back waistband. I made no changes.
The shirt is an Ottobre 3/4 sleeve pattern in a blush feather print, again no changes.
The cardigan is an Ottobre pattern which I have modified from the original. As drafted it had welt pockets and a tie belt. The tie belt just gives me that sack of potatoes look so that went, and I replaced the pockets with patch pockets sewn into the hem and front band. The fabric is Linen jersey.
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The top is Tessuti Kate in double gauze, made just as the pattern states.
The trousers are Style Arc Natasha made full length not 7/8 and I omitted the welt back pockets; they have a side zip.
The cardigan is Itch to Stitch Lisbon in ribbed ponte. Because of the fabric I made changes to the pattern, omitting the band at the hem and the sleeve cuffs. The front bands gave me a lot of trouble, I tried making buttonholes both by machine and by hand but neither gave a good finish. In the end I have left it unfastened as a boxy jacket/cardigan.
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@BrendaP, would you like to enter the 3 (absolutely lovely) pieces you completed (your post from February 21st) in the contest?
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@Manuela
If you want.
BrendaP's Entry
What did you make
Skirt, tee shirt and bolero - only three garments completed as I got side tracked sewing scrubs - but the first batch were royal blue and so would co-ordinate! Alas I didn't take a photo of the scrubs.
Patterns used
Skirt - self drafted guided by the pattern of the fabric
Tee shirt - NewLook 6735
Bolero - Simplicity 2183
A short description on how you made it/problems overcome/etc.
I started with a length of printed cotton which was probably intended as a tablecloth but which shouted skirt at me as soon as I saw it.
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I would have liked to have the waist, and therefore the hem, cut as an oval to be flatter at front and back that wasn't possible and I had to cut the skirt as a circle - or rather two semi-circles - with seams either side and a zip in the left hand side.
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The bolero is cotton jersey trimmed with left over bits from the skirt and sewing the two different fabrics together was a bit of a challenge! The coloured lace was an Ebay find.
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The tee shirt was a remnant of turquiose cotton jersey, trimmed with the same fabric as the bolero.
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SewRuthieSews's Entry
Black 6 piece collection, great as all sewn with black thread on the sewing machine and overlocker.
Lots of practice with buttonholes!
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Musical Notes Shirt (adapted from dress in March 2020 Prima Magazine)
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Black Bengaline trousers (New Look 6216 with pocket adaptation)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xh2Sn08Y-BE/Xota1x00ADI/AAAAAAAANYo/OBrFZ_40oRw7RsKw-t61SN2KNzj-ENxIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Blacktrs%2B%25281%2529.JPG)
Floral shirt with pearl buttons (adapted from dress in March 2020 Prima Magazine)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BJC6UbvnUWw/Xotgc597oAI/AAAAAAAANY4/sK6XnJjBPigqYXSXxASg_um2cLNB75i8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Blackfloralshirt%2B%25281%2529.JPG)(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CJ-OaBwuGTg/XotgcCqHZ3I/AAAAAAAANY0/DBrk3zgX9bAE0KKLlRglVKI6Up3MidptwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Blackfloralshirt%2B%25282%2529.JPG)
Pinstripe trousers - Butterick 6947
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q6ZhQgh4Cys/XpR4Il_fvrI/AAAAAAAANdQ/NWCcfFdrFlQms_jlC6ZAE7DBE2ikXyxrACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/BlackStripedTrFront.JPG)
Qulited Zip front jacket (Prima Feb 2010)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vwG3oTiftII/XpYhHtjYUHI/AAAAAAAANfs/jjxiCjQMpqsKz1q4ERL_6t33mzN2vtBMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/BlackQuiltJFront.JPG)
Black textured cardigan (cardigan from Wendy Ward's book 'Sewing with Knits')
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p0_9UU_JOQc/XprQgxC6iZI/AAAAAAAANjU/uNPviIaQueMjJn792pfRf9PzhsmE1zANACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Black_Cardi%2B%25281%2529.JPG)
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@Iminei , shouldn't we have a voting thread for this competition now?
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Sorry Guys ... Ive been thrown in the deep end here ...
aaaand now my computer is running slow ... Bear with me peeps!
Sooooo Slllloooowwww ... Anyhow Peeps .... This is your Last call for your submissions for the 6PAC contest ...
I have @BrendaP , @SewRuthieSews , @Starryfish and @Greybird entries so far ...
Any more for anymore ???
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Yes! Me! It's taken me this long to get photos of everything!
EliseP's Entry
(https://i.imgur.com/ajm0dlvh.jpg?1)
A collage of a few looks together;
(https://i.imgur.com/Cv5I10A.jpg?1)
Each piece;
(https://i.imgur.com/QTK4vHD.jpg?1) (https://i.imgur.com/GAx5dGcl.jpg?1)
Burda 6465 in black & silver wool. The photos don't show it clearly but the silver is stamped/painted on top of the wool weave (the wrong side is plain black).
It's hard to choose a favourite from this 6PAC but I think this is it! It's underlined in cotton poplin and then lined in hot pink silk. Trim around the hem of the body and sleeves made by me, too. Pattern altered to include zippered pockets and centre front zip (original has patch pockets and buttons through).
(https://i.imgur.com/61SIucdl.jpg?1) (https://i.imgur.com/qJwi4FPl.jpg)
Designer Stitch Dylan Pants in stretch wool/poly gabardine
The photos don't show the style lines very clearly but these are really nice pants! Mid waist with flattering wide waistband, 7/8 length slim leg. The came together quickly and easily, I'll definitely make them again.
(https://i.imgur.com/lphTw49l.jpg?1)
Kwik Sew 3580 in stretch cotton canvas
This is my TNT pencil skirt pattern I've been making for years! It's lined in a heavyweight stretch poly satin that is my absolute favourite lining for these applications as it holds everything in and smooths out the bumps!
(https://i.imgur.com/heKjziWl.jpg?1)
Kwik Sew 3580 in stretch poly suiting
This is my "previously made item", made some time last year. As it was hanging about in my sewing room waiting for an alteration while I was making the 6PAC, and I couldn't include one of my original items due to a zipper not turning up in time, I did the alteration at the last minute to include it.
(https://i.imgur.com/UJHCTyRl.jpg?1)
Butterick 3030 in silk chiffon
I also entered this piece in the Scraps contest as it's made in a scrap of fabric leftover from a dress I made last year. This is a TNT pattern for me so it went together fairly easily, the slippery fabric not withstanding! The narrow hem gave me a little trouble but we got there.
(https://i.imgur.com/a4R9tqMl.jpg?1)
Vogue 1387 in silk crepe de chine
This was originally a wearable toile to check that this pattern would come together for a piece of silk charmeuse that I am too scared to use without a practice run first! Also a number of people reported issues with the pattern so I wanted to check that too. It came together nicely, and is definitely wearable! I did make a mistake on the pleats on the front, but you shouldn't notice too much when worn. I also put a pleat in the back rather than gathers as it called for. When I'm up to the task of sewing with a slippery charmeuse, I'll embark on the "real" piece!
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Vote, Vote, Vote for your favourite ... in the Sewalong Voting thread!!!!
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@Iminei I can't find the voting thread... :S
I think I've found it - not on the main board, it's hidden on a "child" board.
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I voted on here.
https://thesewingplace.org.uk/index.php/topic,10109.msg179377.html#new
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At the top of the voting thread it says 'Up to two votes' but further down @Iminei has stated one vote each. Which one is correct, please?
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I have already done two.
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I have already done two.
And me too. ;)
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At the top of the voting thread it says 'Up to two votes' but further down @Iminei has stated one vote each. Which one is correct, please?
Can you tell I dont have a clue ???
@Flobear Where does it say that ???
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(https://i.imgur.com/eqVTcaX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tW74Nxd.jpg)
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This is how it looks on my computer ..
[ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
This is in the Official Sewalong Voting Thread isnt it ???
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Ok I think I have found and edited (broken) the offending widget!
Thanks for telling me there was a problem Girls ... If you have voted for 2 people Hurrah!
but now it really is 1 vote each (I hope, I think)
This must will get better peeps, please bear with me x
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I noticed that but it accepted my two votes. Just as well because it was hard enough trying to narrow it down to two, let alone one! :rolleyes:
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I didn't notice and voted for two yesterday. Looks like it's not possible to change it.
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I was half asleep and dutifully voted for one. Then I saw I could have done two. Of course no redo button so I actually followed the correct instructions. A fluke. Don't expect it to happen again any time soon. :thumbsup:
BTW, some lovely garments.
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Voted!