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Title: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on September 21, 2021, 17:15:34 PM
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When you've had enough of sweeping leaves, why not join in TSP's

Autumn/Winter 3 piece clothing collection
1st October - 31st December 2021

Aim: Sew a 3 piece clothing collection for the coming season
(Autumn/Winter here in the UK, but Spring/Summer in Australia/NZ).

It could be outerwear such as trousers/skirt jacket and blouse
Or indoor wear such as jogging bottoms/leggings, T-shirt and hoodie

Three items intended to be worn together. One of them could be a knitted piece.

It's your choice


Timeframe: Construction starts on 1st October and the items must be completed by 31st December. Pattern adapting and cutting out, however, may start before October 1st.

Let's see photos of your fabric, pattern, cut-out pieces - progress piccies are always welcome in this thread even though they're not part of the sewalong rules.

All entries need to be uploaded with the template below and at least one photo by 7th January 2022  amended to 10th January (due to all the bank holidays!)

Please submit your entries in this thread using this template.

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Details to include:

Your User Name and Entry Number  - 1, 2 etc if entering more than one ensemble
What is it and for whom? (if applicable)
Fabric and Pattern/instructions used  - commercial, frankenpatterns or self-drafted, anything goes
A short description on how you made it  - any problems overcome etc.
Up to 4 photos shown on a dress form or modelled  (no hanger shots thank you)

PLEASE INSERT PICTURES WITHIN YOUR TEXT!


The winning entry will receive an exclusive TSP patch or badge

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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Starryfish on September 22, 2021, 14:50:10 PM
I'll have a go at this comp. I love a 3 PAC. There is a piece of viscose print in my stash that needs turning into a blouse. I want to make a Tessuti Lyon boiled wool shirt jacket and a new Style Arc pattern for some pleat front trousers ( Billie) I'm off to the Knitting and Stitching show on 7th October, will look for some boiled wool and wool trouser fabric to tone with the viscose. Will take a photo of the print to show what colours it has in it.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on September 22, 2021, 15:14:11 PM
@Starryfish you're a star  :loveit:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ploshkin on September 22, 2021, 15:31:17 PM
As I did no sewing for a year while building works were ongoing but still managed to acquire fabric I have several bits that need using.  I will have a rummage and decide on 3 things to make.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on September 22, 2021, 15:48:17 PM
Triffic news Plosh-old-thing. I was wondering if a cosy pair of knitted socks could count as an item if one went in for an indoor ensemble.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on September 22, 2021, 15:57:17 PM
Yes I think I could have a go at this. I've got the Style Arc Billie trousers pattern too. I've just taken delivery of a fairly meaty linen-cotton dark tartan fabric that's just right for autumn so I'm sure I can conjure up 3 things that will go together.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on September 22, 2021, 16:40:46 PM
Three pledges already. Thank you @Tamnymore  :D
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Renegade Sewist on September 22, 2021, 18:00:55 PM
Triffic news Plosh-old-thing. I was wondering if a cosy pair of knitted socks could count as an item if one went in for an indoor ensemble.

@Flobear as the rules maker for this go round if you decree it then knitted socks would be good. Likewise a knitted sweater.  :)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Syrinx on September 22, 2021, 18:23:41 PM
I have a fair stash of fabric and patterns so I'll tentatively throw my hat in.

Some tweed that would make a nice waistcoat or something. I've got a Vogue jacket I need to make, and a dress and a skirt. So hopefully something to make into a 3 PAC
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: mudcat on September 22, 2021, 19:33:35 PM
I had intended to make this combo about a year ago and never got around to it.  I have a sweater knit for the cardigan and some some Dutch Cotton/Lyrca in a marine color for the top and pants.  I don't know if I'll get to it or not since I have a lot of work to do in my Pattern Design course and I'm sort of wanting to use my custom fitting sloper for any new tops.  But, it's still a WIP and I don't expect it to be completed until next month.  We just went over what to do with our fitting muslin yesterday.

 
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on September 23, 2021, 08:58:26 AM
@Syrinx and @mudcat , it would be great to have you on board  :grouphug:

And a  :thumbsup: for mudcat for being the first to show us her patterns and fabrics.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: BrendaP on September 23, 2021, 09:14:52 AM
I'll have a think about it.  There is a lot of fabric in the stash!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: b15erk on September 23, 2021, 09:26:22 AM
I'll have a think about this, as I really like the idea... 

My Sewing Mojo has gone awol, and seems reluctant to return any time soon, but I do need to find it soon, as I have Kimono's to make for Christmas.

I will make a real effort to find the little beastie - I do know it isn't hiding behind the fridge... :rolleyes:

Jessie
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on September 23, 2021, 10:22:09 AM
I would love to have a go at this but can't think of three things that would go together, even though I have a list of things I want to make (they are more filling holes in the wardrobe than actual outfits) :thinking:
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: cakeymcdoodle on September 23, 2021, 15:55:28 PM
I would love to join in but I said I would last time and it took me 6 months to finish!  :faints:

Here are my completed garments  0_0

https://www.instagram.com/p/CTRRJkDshU6/?utm_medium=copy_link
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: cakeymcdoodle on September 23, 2021, 15:57:03 PM
Question: would one coat and two dresses/jumpsuits count? I'm definitely doing the coat in October. Or can the 3 piece be one whole outfit e.g. coat/jumper/trousers?
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on September 23, 2021, 18:53:04 PM
Good question @cakeymcdoodle . As I am a complete beginner at this, I will just take a bit of advice before pronouncing!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Renegade Sewist on September 23, 2021, 20:14:20 PM
Okay, having run one of these wardrobe things elsewhere I'll give my two cents worth. @mudcat has also run one or two so she might chime in.

Generally speaking this is to make an outfit or two. So by "coat" if you mean outerwear that you'll wear with lots of other garments, generally that's outside the concept. If you mean a lighter weight jacket type garment that is about the equivalent of a suit jacket or something lighter, that worked beautifully with both dresses, absolutely yes. If it also works with other clothing you have you'll get extra value from it.

Now, if the three pieces were for hiking, skiing, trekking or feeding the chickens in the depth of winter and you made an actual outerwear coat with a coordinating top and trousers I would consider it just fine for the rules.

Also, I have a rule I follow. Read the "rules" and go by your interpretation of them. Really they're like the Pirate Code, more like guidelines. If you stick to your own interpretation you will be correct. Trust your gut. If you ask for clarification you might get told no. Where's the fun in that?  :)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on September 23, 2021, 22:29:07 PM
Ok I'm going in for this one  :scream:
I have decided to make the Grandson's a pair of pyjamas and a dressing gown each for a christmas, so that's a top a bottom and another times two!  :D
Just ordered the fabrics and going to make up the patterns as I go with a bit of help from DD1 and their old pj's.  Be ready for the dinosaur onslaught  :laughing:
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Renegade Sewist on September 24, 2021, 01:08:00 AM
I took the link to @cakeymcdoodle s prior collection. Lovely grouping Cakey! Or rather Dr. Cakey.  :thumbsup: That is a great example of what we in the US consider outerwear being part of a collection or grouping. Looks comfy too.

You know, these days I think any three items that can be worn together sort of "qualify". It's Covid.2 with Covid.3 coming up right quick now. Anybody who manages to get anything accomplished is winning these days. I'm so uninspired that even my lack of motivation has left.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Iminei on September 24, 2021, 05:47:55 AM
@mudcat ... love the cardi, just my thing and if youre in the Secret Santa this year my addre....
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on September 24, 2021, 08:57:09 AM
I think any three items that can be worn together sort of "qualify". It's Covid.2 with Covid.3 coming up right quick now. Anybody who manages to get anything accomplished is winning these days. I'm so uninspired that even my lack of motivation has left.

Thanks for the input. I will slightly amend the rules which I left deliberately vague as I had no clue what I was doing have zero experience of this sort of thing!

eta I have added Three items intended to be worn together. One of them could be a knitted piece. to the rules. The Spring event had any two items to be worn together to make two outfits so I've gone for something different. Anyway, you need to wear more clothes in the cold season!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: cakeymcdoodle on September 25, 2021, 07:57:47 AM
It definitely looks like I could make something  even if the coat doesn't end up counting. It will be a fancy coat for special occasions and I was thinking of two fancy dresses/jumpsuits for underneath, so the coat wouldn't be worn with much else... My sewing queue changes with the breeze though so who knows what I will actually make after the coat.  :dance:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on September 25, 2021, 11:15:18 AM
@Flobear Quick question  -<
I won't be able to get pics on a dress form or on the little people as SIL has a strict 'no kids pics on internet' rule.  Assuming I actually finish them  :| will a flat on bed pic be ok? Although I suppose I could smoosh out their faces on an edit thing, if I can work it out :[
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on September 25, 2021, 11:40:04 AM
Good question @Bumblebuncher .  If it's possible to photograph on the small peeps that would be best but, if not, then flat will do. Rather than photoshop out faces, how about if they each made a mask and wore it for the pic. That might amuse them!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on September 25, 2021, 11:51:26 AM
@Flobear Masks are a good idea  :D Will have a discussion with him and see what he says  :thumbsup:
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on September 27, 2021, 14:07:28 PM
Fabric arrived today  :D
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This is for the pyjamas, the one on the left for 7 yr old (will be 8 by Xmas), one on the right for 4 year old.
And the fleece for the dressing gowns which I will make with the dinosaur fabric in different places so they can tell whose it is
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Lachica on September 27, 2021, 15:51:58 PM
Lovely Dino's!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Iminei on September 28, 2021, 05:50:48 AM
And the fleece for the dressing gowns which I will make with the dinosaur fabric in different places so they can tell whose it is

Surely the size difference between a 4 and 8 year old will facilitate that?
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on September 28, 2021, 10:57:28 AM
@Iminei
One would assume that, however, there is verylittle size difference.
The eldest takes after DD1 who is the image of her father, 5'7" in his boots, olive skin, dark eyes, skinny and willowy.
The younger takes after his 6'2" father, built like a rugby player!
DD1 often gets asked if they are twins  :laughing: as facially they look alike.
Clothing wise, eldest is in age 7, youngest just about in a 6.
Height wise the eldest has a couple of inches on his brother, but it is all in the legs and the rest of it doesn't work that way lol
So I figured it would make DD1's life easier to make them different as there will be no size printed in them
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on October 02, 2021, 08:25:02 AM
Morning Autumn Sewalongers.

If you're more on the ball than I am** you will know that yesterday was the starting date for sewing the Autumn / Winter 3 piece so it's a bit too late for me to say 'Ready Steady Go!'

Would love to see piccies of patterns, fabrics, hunky chaps  :P (did I say tht out loud  :ninja:)

Happy sewing.

**Three days of mayhem having new windows fitted - and not finished yet.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Starryfish on October 02, 2021, 12:44:37 PM
I have been changing my mind about my plan. Currently it will be black jeans, a roll neck top and a casual jacket. The cream viscose print blouse idea proved too difficult to match up with a jacket and skirt or trousers, without extending my wardrobe colour palette.
I have some jersey for the rollneck top.
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It looks slightly more orange in real life, but I will pick a burgundy or very dark pink. Don't do orange or yellow tones at all.

Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on October 02, 2021, 12:45:42 PM
I want to see hunky chaps too  :thumbsup:
Going to stick my fabric in the washing machine tomorrow, don't have a clothes line or dryer so who knows when it will be dry  :laughing:
Not back at work until Saturday so plenty of time to actually start something during the week
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Syrinx on October 02, 2021, 16:58:26 PM
I need some new tops for the thing I cannot yet reveal.

So I'm thinking a couple of tops and either a skirt or some trousers - may change to leggings if I get this overlocker a friend promised to buy me!

Tempted to make a shawl type thing after seeing how much I loved those capes I made so who knows.

I've still got fabric to make some smart ish pinstriped dungarees so that may happen too. We'll see how it goes!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on October 02, 2021, 17:02:41 PM
Yes it's going to be some combination of jackety/coaty thing - although maybe a shacket cos that seems to be the current trend, an underneathy thing which would be a blouse or top and a trousery thing. I have quite a nice shacket pattern from StyleArc which might be nice to try.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on October 02, 2021, 18:18:50 PM
Ooh @Syrinx , this is very tantalising!

And @Tamnymore - an interesting collection of 'things'  :D
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Syrinx on October 02, 2021, 18:31:58 PM
It is! Once I can reveal the exciting thing I shall but don't want to jinx it!

Think the pinstriped dungarees will be done at some point - the fabric is taking up space! It frays like mad so either need to interface the edges and French seam it or wait for this overlocker and do all edges with that
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Sewingsue on October 02, 2021, 20:25:42 PM
Shacket?????
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on October 02, 2021, 20:45:16 PM
Here's the Stylearc Logan shacket (https://www.stylearc.com/shop/pdf-sewing-patterns/logan-shacket-pdf/)
It's a cross between a shirt and a jacket. I'm trying to get down with the kids here.  ;)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Renegade Sewist on October 02, 2021, 21:59:10 PM
Ok. Two three rules for shakets. 1. Do not make it in a plaid fabric.  2. Do not wear it with torn or baggy jeans. 3. Do not wear a white t-shirt underneath it. If you do those things you change it into gang banger fashion. That is actually what a lot of the ones out there are based on.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on October 02, 2021, 22:07:04 PM
Is it just me or is 'gang banger' one of those things that  mean something else in USA to UK :|
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Sewingsue on October 02, 2021, 22:19:02 PM
Here's the Stylearc Logan shacket (https://www.stylearc.com/shop/pdf-sewing-patterns/logan-shacket-pdf/)
It's a cross between a shirt and a jacket. I'm trying to get down with the kids here.  ;)
Thank you (if I got down with the kids I'd never get up again)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on October 02, 2021, 22:32:42 PM
Haha me too @Sewingsue .

I would never wear ripped jeans @Renegade Sewist . It's a fashion I've never understood. But I would indeed make the shacket in tartan  because, of course, I like to punish myself with all that pattern matching..Now I'm worrying that I could be sending out some sort of subliminal message I don't understand!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Lachica on October 02, 2021, 22:37:56 PM
I really hope that expression has a different meaning in the US @Renegade Sewist
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Renegade Sewist on October 02, 2021, 23:43:38 PM
Yes and no. There is a partial over lap but it also is a reference to the gang boys violence.  Both bang as in hit or punch and bang bang bang as in they like to lift up their garments to show you the handgun stuffed into their front waist band. The baggy garments help with keeping your concealed weapons concealed. The overlap is that one of the methods of initiation into a gang for girls is um, servicing several of the male members. It's that or get jumped in, which is getting beaten.

If I wore a plaid shaket into certain parts of any major city in California on foot I likely would not come back out in the same condition as I entered. Especially if I'm wearing the wrong colors. Can't speak to the rest of the country. In the US there are an estimated 30,000 gangs. Gangs and street thugs, hooligans, are pretty much in most countries. They go by different names and activities. If you live rural you probably don't get exposed to much of any of them except occasionally on National News or you'll read about problems in other countries.

Our county even has a strict dress code for the county fair. It was implemented to reduce gangs clashing at the fair. Everyone who enters gets wanded with a metal detector for weapons. Quite a few people get patted down. It's different when you live somewhere where handguns are readily available. Lots of people avail themselves of them.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Esme866 on October 03, 2021, 06:33:48 AM
Yes another interesting miscommunication across the pond! :laughing:

Gangbanger: noun: member of a violent street gang.

Gangbang: verb : apparently has the identical meaning in the UK!

Here in the states, mostly only larger cities have the issue of wearing "colors". There are a few neighborhoods in smaller cities with the problem, but as an over-the-hill-woman, I could go into those neighborhoods wearing the wrong color shirt without an issue - that would have anything to do with the shirt color.

Shackets were simply called "shirt jackets" in the 70's and were even often seen in the old "Charlie's Angels" TV series. I've had a photo of a couple in the "clothing inspiration folder" of my phone gallery for a couple of years.

I wouldn't hesitate to use a plaid, I'm just kinda picky when I choose one! I think I only have 2 plaids in my stash, but I'm so much larg.....ummm....I have so much more volume these days, it's highly unlikely I could match the plaids AND get the girls covered. Could also color block - just haven't been inspired!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Lachica on October 03, 2021, 07:14:23 AM
@Renegade Sewist @Esme866 in the UK it refers to rape by many people sequentially, not  to gang membership.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Esme866 on October 03, 2021, 07:42:07 AM
@Lachica Yes, got that. Just saw no reason to literally write it out.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on October 03, 2021, 08:16:03 AM
Crikey! I think I'm going to put my shacket pattern back in the pattern stash!.Back to the drawing board (though I do have loads of tartan in the stash so it's bound to appear somewhere). An interesting lesson on the sociology of clothes @Renegade Sewist and @Esme866

In terms of wearing types of clothing it's not quite the same but some years ago the hooded sweatshirt or 'hoodie' took on cultural meaning in the UK when it became associated with young men who might display threatening behaviour. We were encouraged not to see hoodie wearers as threatening and former PM David Cameron suggested we 'hug a hoodie'. However if you see a bunch of young men hanging around a park with their hoods up and faces partially obscured it would definitely be unnerving.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Renegade Sewist on October 03, 2021, 08:25:27 AM
@Renegade Sewist @Esme866 in the UK it refers to rape by many people sequentially, not  to gang membership.

We just cut to the chase and call that gang r@&& here. I hate using the word. And that is exactly how the young women are inducted into most gangs here. They somewhat willing do whatever they are told to do with a number of the males while others watch. It's that or get beaten which is how they induct the guys. By what I read the girls that choose being jumped in, beaten, get treated with more respect than the others, more like one of the guys.

Sorry to have hijacked your jacket.

@Tamnymore so long as your nor planning to bring your shacket on a trip to the States you should be fine with your tartan.  ;)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on October 03, 2021, 08:32:34 AM
Thank you for that informative diversion ladies.
Aaaaand back to the Autumn 3 pieces if we may  :sew:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on October 03, 2021, 09:13:57 AM
Phew yes - back to 3  autumn pieces hopefully free from cultural baggage!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Renegade Sewist on October 03, 2021, 09:47:28 AM
Phew yes - back to 3  autumn pieces hopefully free from cultural baggage!

If we're lucky. :laughing: Believe me ladies I had no idea my little comment would lead down that path.

@Flobear oh no no. We're discussing the autumn 3 pieces on another thread.   :thumbsup:  Funny, mostly the same people. We apparently get around and topics just follow along. :laughing:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on October 03, 2021, 10:04:59 AM
I know the feeling @Renegade Sewist . My middle sis and I have phone calls like that - we call them 'free-range' conversations.
And as for going into the café and encouraging others to join the Sewalong -  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on October 03, 2021, 11:03:21 AM
Got bits washed, going to wash other bits, need measurements.  I don't have a tumble dryer or a garden so got the fabric hanging on a hanger on a door and turning occasionally to get it dry  :laughing:
No idea how long that will take as I don't normally wash it immediately before sewing and never used fleece before either  :o
I suppose I should also think about the pattern too! Rectangles seem the way to go for the dressing gowns  :thumbsup:
Also need to think about whether to double up any parts and where to put what fabric?
Really what I am saying is I need to think about the whole thing and what I am doing because so far I have done two things.
1) Decide I am making PJ's and dressing gown
2) Buy fabric
And this illustrates how I tend to go about sewing anything  :laughing:
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Celia on October 04, 2021, 10:02:41 AM

Don’t think i am going to join in as such but would love to use this Sewalong as inspiration, I would love to be able to ask questions and maybe post photos of fabrics patterns etc but am nervous of saying i will do 3 things and I hate being photographed so finished items could be a problem.

Love those fabrics @Bumblebuncher
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Renegade Sewist on October 04, 2021, 11:01:20 AM
( psst @Celia don't tell anybody but remember me saying I suggest not asking for clarification or anything?  Because that way you can do this the way you want to interpret it? Well, think of photos of garments being modeled or on a dress form as being a suggestion. I have no one who could take pictures of me anyway. A lot of people who garment sew don't have dress forms. That leaves throwing them on the bed or hanger shots. Don't tell Flo but if I get them done you'll be seeing hanger shots. I bought some of those fancy front torso display hangers when a shop was closing. I'm sure everyone would be just fine with you doing hanger shots if that's what you have and we don't want anyone to sit out over something like photos. Be sure to keep this just between the two of us. OK?)  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on October 04, 2021, 11:07:21 AM
It's called a Sew Along @Celia so just do that and see how it goes.
You can't possibly be as hopeless as I'm being with sock-knitting  :laughing:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Celia on October 04, 2021, 11:26:40 AM
Thank you @Renegade Sewist and @Flobear not feeling my best today so that’s cheered me up, will look at fabrics this afternoon and report back
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on October 04, 2021, 12:02:15 PM
@Celia I agree with the photo thingy, I hate it, DH is useless at realising he is taking a photo of the clothes and tends to sit on the chair and shoot upwards, no pics from that.  The only mirror I could use is in the hallway and too narrow, so useless too!
I am lucky to have a dress form, but they really don't show how things look on your body and I look at the pics and know they look better on my weird shape (that I really can't get my dress form to be so use it to drape stuff on and get to roughly where it needs to be.
I also knowmy things are nowhere near as good as other people, in fact I have seen Pj's just today that are wonderful compared to what I will do!
The reason I am doing it is to just join in and be part of this wonderful sewing family  :grouphug:
It will also spur me on to doing them, instead of intending to and ending up in Tesco because I ran out of time  :laughing:
Go on, do it, you know you want to  :ninja:
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Starryfish on October 04, 2021, 12:12:46 PM
I bought one of those little bendy tripods for my phone, and prop it on a surface or wrap it's legs around the banisters. I then set up the phone camera for a 10 sec delay and take as many shots as possible to get a decent photo. It's also incredibly useful for fitting issues as you can see your backview.

My main problem is lack of light. Our house is quite dark, and very untidy due to DHs habit of a) taking for ever to finish a decorating project, b) leaving stuff around. It's a challenge to find a spot for a photo.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ploshkin on October 04, 2021, 12:49:44 PM
I've also got one of those little, bendy tripods.  I use it with my camera n a self timer.
No point asking DH to take a picture,  everyone will think their eyesight has gone blurry.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Iminei on October 04, 2021, 17:55:26 PM
Yes, can we not use the
Spoiler: show
 Gang Bang
term please as it is offensive and may upset people.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Esme866 on October 05, 2021, 03:09:54 AM
My phone is my very best fitting aid!

Before I started using my phone on a self timer, I would run across one of those "little bendy things" constantly. Once I wanted one - nowhere to be seen! And do I ever remember to tack it onto an Amazon order - of course not!

I find a piece of furniture or countertop that is 36" high and then I'll place a few books to raise it up another 6" or8". Place a washcloth on that and find something to lean the phone against as upright as possible - the washcloth will prevent it from slipping. If light is poor I position a table lamp, without the shade.

Once you figure out where/how to prop the phone, it's very quick to set up when needed and the results are a thousand times better than anything you can take in a mirror. While mirror photos can give an idea of what a garment looks like, they are virtually useless for determining fit because raised arms are problematic, plus you can't hardly shoot a back view at all.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Celia on October 06, 2021, 11:16:37 AM
I found the fabric I thought I had for a test run now no pattern :thinking:  I was sure I had one but I can’t find it.  Has anyone made one, I am wanting to make a hi bred, I want a high ish neck and no rib on the bottom and loose ish fit.  I could probably draft one but I am lacking in confidence at the moment.

I thought this might be a starter for the 3 piece not sure of the rest yet
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on October 06, 2021, 11:30:29 AM
@Celia what was it you wanted to make exactly? I have patterns I think might be what you are describing!
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on October 06, 2021, 11:33:25 AM
Yes I'm not exactly sure  what you mean @Celia but if you tell us more I'll check my voluminous pattern stash.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Celia on October 06, 2021, 13:37:14 PM
Opps sorry I was going to post this request as a separate thread then moved it to here and forgot the title, it’s a form of sweatshirt I am trying to make, I can’t buy them as they are always too short so I thought while I am making it I would like something with a slightly higher neck.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on October 06, 2021, 14:25:48 PM
It would be worth checking Style Arc and Fibremood @Celia . Both have sweatshirt styles and you can get the patterns as PDFs.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on October 06, 2021, 15:08:30 PM
Is the Fenix sweatshirt from StyleArc of interest? I have a pdf of the pattern in 10-22.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Goth Gardiner on October 06, 2021, 20:48:39 PM
I am going to make a pair of cords/jeans, a jacket and a top.

The dark purple us a stretch corduroy for the trousers and the lighter purple a lightweight demin which is too thin I think for jeans but I have enough to make a jacket and. T-Shirt.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Celia on October 06, 2021, 21:35:19 PM
@Tamnymore thanks but I am trying to avoid dropped shoulders, I think I might have found a patternI can hack, I am going to try in the morning and will probably be back for more help.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on October 06, 2021, 22:00:00 PM
Welcome along @Goth Gardiner . Thanks for sharing your plans  :thumbsup:

Best of luck with sweatshirt considerations @Celia  :)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on October 06, 2021, 22:45:29 PM
Nice colour @Goth Gardiner .
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Iminei on October 07, 2021, 04:45:18 AM
Loving the needlecord @Goth Gardiner  .. If they'd had that colour when I did my rags to richness quilt  (https://photos.app.goo.gl/tpkoJhQ4sU8GPqWDA)I would have had to have it!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Celia on October 07, 2021, 10:05:54 AM
The pattern I am thinking of hacking is in Tully and the buttons stretch book, it’s the Stella hoodie but I am not putting the hood on and depending on the fabric will do a high ish neck.  Has anyone done this pattern if so is it any good.?
Will also do some sort of trousers as part of the set of 3 and then ??
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ploshkin on October 07, 2021, 10:09:26 AM
I've had these fabrics marinating while I've been unable to do any sewing.  I will use 3 of the 4 for the 3 piece - it depends on time and how the mood takes me.
The black is a medium weight stretch denim and I will inevitably use my much tweaked jeans pattern.  The print is a stretch cotton jersey.  I will use the Grainline Lark Tee, long sleeved.  I might go off piste and do a front placket just to ring the changes as I have some lilac jersey somewhere.  The plain lilac is a cotton sweatshirt fabric possibly destined to become a cardigan or sweatshirt.  The grey on the left is the leftover Donegal Tweed from when I made a jacket about 3 years ago.  I've been thinking gilet for some time so this may be the opportunity to do it.
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ohsewsimple on October 07, 2021, 11:45:04 AM
Like that combination @Ploshkin
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: realale on October 07, 2021, 15:03:16 PM
Those fabrics look good together @Ploshkin. I like the effect.
I also like the colours of @Goth Gardiner.
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on October 07, 2021, 15:08:38 PM
Nice set of fabrics @Ploshkin . I too marinate fabrics - sometimes for years.  :S
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Syrinx on October 07, 2021, 15:13:55 PM
I've been hunting for free smart top/shirt patterns for this and I've found a few but the best need linen and I'm out. Will keep the hunt going.

The jumper I'm planning is the Style Arc Kennedy but I'm having problems picking fabric. Without being able to feel sweatshirting fabric I'm being very dither. I want something that looks almost woven texture with a fleece back. But it's tricky. Stone colour midweight would work. But it's getting the right backside!

Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: So Chic on October 07, 2021, 15:25:48 PM

@Syrinx   I’ve just bought some cotton jersey fleece backed from Croft Mill to make a top, it wasn’t the cheapest but I think it will make up well.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on October 13, 2021, 07:53:35 AM
Saw GS's last night and took their measurements
GS1 asked me why and I told him I was going to make their Christmas pj's, not buying them from Tesco!
His little face lit up with excitement.
'I get just for me PJ's?'
Oh my heart  <3
 :D
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Esme866 on October 13, 2021, 09:50:33 AM
Awwwwwww! @Bumblebuncher how adorable was that! I still remember Grandma making my sister and I matching flannel nightgowns when I was 11 and she was 7. Dad was stingy with the heat back then so we LOVED them -especially since the quality of the flannel was devine!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: b15erk on October 13, 2021, 10:46:35 AM
@Esme866 Thank you!  This has just jogged my memory, I saw some lovely wynceyette while browsing last week, and as usual, I've forgotten where.

I'll have to go through my history...

I would love some snuggly, old fashioned nighties and pyjamas...

Jessie
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Lemon Syllabub on October 15, 2021, 17:50:58 PM
Really enjoyed reading through these plans.

I can barely keep three ideas in my head at once so the thought of planning and making three matching garments is beyond me!  :laughing:

Looking forward to seeing everyone's progress.  :)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Celia on October 16, 2021, 16:16:07 PM
Really enjoyed reading through these plans.

I can barely keep three ideas in my head at once so the thought of planning and making three matching garments is beyond me!  :laughing:

Looking forward to seeing everyone's progress.  :)

Me too I am approaching it one garment at a time, if they match   :loveit:  If not  :(
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on October 16, 2021, 16:37:06 PM
I have some ideas but I'll need to get cracking. I think it's going to be waterfall jacket, blouse and trousers. I've started the blouse but it is a plaid fabric with some, ahem, challenging pattern matching so I'll just have to see whether it ends up looking ok or whether it's a dog's breakfast! If it's the latter I'll do a quick change to a plain fabric. Hope to post some pleminary pictures on Monday.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on October 16, 2021, 18:57:10 PM
@Lemon Syllabub , @Celia , I'm not sure they need to match, as such, just three things that can be worn together. If your choice is an orange leotard, a leopard print hat and a giant coatigan with llamas all over it, who's to say you're wrong  ;)  Needs to be suitable for Autumn / Winter unless you're in the Southern hemisphere then it's Spring / Summer.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on October 16, 2021, 19:03:56 PM
Coatigan with llamas @Flobear ? Now you're talking!

(Spell checker determined to turn coatigan into Corrigan)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ohsewsimple on October 16, 2021, 19:04:43 PM
@Lemon Syllabub , @Celia , I'm not sure they need to match, as such, just three things that can be worn together. If your choice is an orange leotard, a leopard print hat and a giant coatigan with llamas all over it, who's to say you're wrong  ;)  Needs to be suitable for Autumn / Winter unless you're in the Southern hemisphere then it's Spring / Summer.

OMG @Flobear have you been peeking in my wardrobe?   :laughing:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Lemon Syllabub on October 17, 2021, 10:31:37 AM
three things that can be worn together. If your choice is an orange leotard, a leopard print hat and a giant coatigan with llamas all over it, who's to say you're wrong  ;) 

@Flobear  You are such a trend setter. I NEED these in my life.   :boohoo:

@Ohsewsimple  You have these in your wardrobe.  :o :o :o You icon you.  :faints:
Does Anna Wintour know?
 
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Celia on October 17, 2021, 11:40:22 AM
@Flobear i read your comment last night and laughed out loud  :loveit: I had to explain to my son what was so funny :loveit:   

There is hope for me now :loveit:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ohsewsimple on October 17, 2021, 12:23:04 PM
@Flobear  You are such a trend setter. I NEED these in my life.   :boohoo:

@Ohsewsimple  You have these in your wardrobe.  :o :o :o You icon you.  :faints:
Does Anna Wintour know?

Had to look her name up!  But actually,  seeing her face I do know her. 
And no she doesn’t know.  Do you think I should tell her? :laughing:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Lemon Syllabub on October 17, 2021, 16:15:06 PM
  Do you think I should tell her? :laughing:

@Ohsewsimple Definitely! I can see it now, you and Flobear on the cover of the latest Vogue magazine.  :)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ohsewsimple on October 17, 2021, 19:31:17 PM
@Ohsewsimple Definitely! I can see it now, you and Flobear on the cover of the latest Vogue magazine.  :)

 :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on October 18, 2021, 12:49:09 PM
I have boshed together a 'pattern', I use the term loosely because it is more to make sure I don't make them too small than anything else  :laughing:
I think I will go for the dressing gowns first as they are less fitted (not that pyjamas are fitted, but there is more work involved I suppose).
I had a conversation with the Mother yesterday as she informed me the hardest part of the dressing gown would be the neckline, I am still thinking 'what neckline'.  Does she mean the front opening?  I assume she wasn't listening when I mentioned the hood (nothing new there) so thinks I am doing some kind of collar thingy.
Or am I forgetting something?
Never mind, I am sure I will realise if I have left something out of my preplanning thoughts  :laughing:
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Starryfish on October 18, 2021, 20:56:39 PM
I've finished two pieces, a black patterned roll neck top and black cord jeans. Now I have to clean black fluff from the machines before starting the white cardigan. I can't find any of the brushes I know I have, so ordered another one from ebay. I also bought some woolly nylon as my coverstitcher is being very temperamental, and I thought I would try it.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on October 18, 2021, 22:38:08 PM
Ooh, good going @Starryfish  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Starryfish on October 18, 2021, 23:02:14 PM
Well, I have made these patterns before, the jeans several times, so they don't take long. The cardigan pattern is an old favourite as well.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on October 21, 2021, 08:44:10 AM
I got started on the first dressing gown yesterday.  I didn't want to overlock as that seemed a bit over the top for fleece, didn't want to do straight stitch as that doesn't look very pretty.  In the end I settled for blanket stitch, which takes three times longer, uses up three times as much thread, but does look much better  :thumbsup:
So it has arms and a hood and a body, it is all sewn together, I even remembered to put in belt loops  :o
All that is left is to put the contrast trim on around the edge, pockets, hem and make the belt and I have one finished. I showed DH and he said it looks like a dressing gown, so that is a good start.
I decided I wanted to put their names on the pockets (new machine has an alphabet so I thought why not) but couldn't find the booklet to see how to do it, had a play, think I sorted it out, but may leave that detail until afterI find where I hid the stupid thing.
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Renegade Sewist on October 21, 2021, 08:48:07 AM
Actually @Bumblebuncher overlock is the ideal stitching for fleece. It squishes the seams down so they aren't unruly, looks great and is done in a flash.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on October 21, 2021, 08:57:42 AM
Well done for remembering belt loops in time @Bumblebuncher !  I'm not sure that I ever have  ;)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ploshkin on October 21, 2021, 09:27:29 AM
I have finished my first item.  It was a quick, long sleeve, cotton jersey top from a much used pattern.  I was going to do a front placket, just to ring the changes, but when I got out the plain, lilac jersey I had, it just looked really dull and grubby against the patterned fabric.
My black denim is washed and dried and on the cutting table with the pattern (which is still the envelope  :) )
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 21, 2021, 09:48:35 AM
I am very very late to the party, but would like to join in.

I currently have 3 pieces in mind, so hopefully can execute them.

I saw the combination when I packed up before moving (or maybe even before selling), anyhow the first will be a fairly plain knit top using this beautiful jersey fabric.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-imt3n8AfDSY/YQkkfgLk5vI/AAAAAAAAO0U/7R4O4PM_nm41h-gEsYZX8CQA7Bz4SFvPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s474/6PAC%2BAut%2B2021.jpg)
then some pull on trousers in a dark brown with a pink stripe
and a sort of coatigan thing in brown and cream fabric
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on October 21, 2021, 09:50:43 AM
@Renegade Sewist  I did think it through lol Overlocking does squish down but also makes the seams harder against the skin.  As the dressing gowns are for the littlies I decided to go with comfort over looks.  Maybe it is just my overlocker but it always makes the seams feel scratchy to me.  The blanket stitch has left it all nice and cosy looking and feeling.  I did read somewhere a recommendation to use blanket stitch not an overlocker (admittedly only the one but hey ho  :laughing: )
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on October 21, 2021, 09:51:27 AM
Not late @SewRuthieSews, plenty of time  :thumbsup:

Glad to see that you have a usable sewing space in your new setup.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: toileandtrouble on October 21, 2021, 11:00:29 AM
@Bumblebuncher  Do you use ordinary thread or woolly nylon in the loopers?  The nylon gives a softer seam.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on October 21, 2021, 18:33:48 PM
@toileandtrouble I have both! The white cones I have, which would be the colour in the inside of the dressing gowns, are ordinary thread.
I have to say that I very much doubt my overlocker would deal with the 6 layers of fleeces that I put through my sewing machine!
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Celia on October 23, 2021, 16:26:23 PM
One piece almost done just needs hemming, cat is asleep where that machine is so it can wait until tomorrow.  This is the free pattern on Jalie’s site.

It is very loose in the body with tight sleeves and quite a tight neck but I think I like it, it was left over fabric so a wearable twirl.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on October 23, 2021, 20:32:08 PM
Very wise to let sleeping cats lie!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ohsewsimple on October 23, 2021, 22:27:29 PM
Love a wearable twirl @Celia  :laughing:
Seriously, looks great.  Loose body suits me.  I have this pattern.   Might have to have a look 
Easy enough to add width to the sleeves on this.  :thinking:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Lemon Syllabub on October 27, 2021, 14:58:05 PM
@Celia I love that pattern, it looks very flattering.  :)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Syrinx on October 27, 2021, 18:13:27 PM
Update. I have made NOTHING
because dissertation and was waiting on a friend to buy me an overlocker but looks like that won't happen so plans of making things changing around a bit more and also dissertation
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on October 27, 2021, 18:27:48 PM
S'ok, still ages nages to go! Better get that dissertation out of the way!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on October 27, 2021, 18:48:22 PM
Looks good @Celia . I've started one piece but not got very far yet as I've been busy with some work but next week there will be no stopping me!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ploshkin on October 30, 2021, 15:45:33 PM
If you ever hear me say I'm going to sew something black, please tell me not to be so dull.  Likewise if I say I'm going to do a double line of top stitching.
Despite all that the jeans are coming along.  I finished the fly and was really pleased with my nice, neat, double line of  top stitching then found that I hadn't actually sewn the  second side of the zip into the fly!  I unpicked the top stitching and sewed the zip in only to find that i had caught the fly facing in the stitching..  Unpicked and re stitched it.  Started on the top stitching again and got a crappy curve.  Unpicked and did it again.  Did the parallel line inside the first to find that the machine needle hit the metal stop at the bottom of the zip ........  I won't go on!
I have now got a finished fly with a double line of top stitching.  It's not perfect but I've had to remind myself that no one is likely to be scrutinising my flies at close quarters - I hope not anyway  :)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Lowena on October 30, 2021, 15:55:55 PM
@Ploshkin those sheep
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: SewRuthieSews on October 30, 2021, 18:07:19 PM
Found my fabrics and taken some pictures

Bottoms - these will be trousers with an elasticated waist and lots of pockets.
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYN4lQLNCEitJB2OVWD6CPaDVtRPxGrUFQem7rlrCObyXBXDEbRSqy_tftA_AYkeku9KrbQFs85Fb6QloUXyph5frDmpBqSz33pIjbuSr_dIiVRHjeCgK1cTV_WEObLsVQUfdI1vjhyCTMRVechsHPmzrS9kQqGbvqbzjJschtbbxZxFiqDEp_D5xV=s1378)
I have 3.2 metres of 160cm wide fabric. Dark and slightly lighter brown strips with a pink pinstripe. It is printed onto the fabric rather than woven in and has some crosswise stretch.

Top - simple scoop necked jersey top.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-imt3n8AfDSY/YQkkfgLk5vI/AAAAAAAAO0U/7R4O4PM_nm41h-gEsYZX8CQA7Bz4SFvPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s474/6PAC%2BAut%2B2021.jpg)
2 metres of 150cm wide fabric. Pink background fabric with lovely blossom print. Stretch in both directions.

Layer - woven coatigan
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoykk0cDv7XG7MQlEUtt7J0mXLdwT-Ac7QLNqkpibC2c9Ip9ttDcJBApgYKeCuseXVzzjf1qVzSlLZJdMzfHK-mDQDMSEEdx4VgpJBw92TC9Jd2vkmKZw32SBjea6bcsFwxJDDxDF4f5UU6qA2UEWq65c4VDdGXMgLn9HqVfzMsmPNhHF1H9qBjZRf=s1250)
2.1 metres of  135cm wide fabric. This is a blanket style fabric in dark brown, a lighter brown and cream. I've already overlocked the edges and washed it, so it is ready to go. Will definitely have big pockets and be of a reasonable length.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ohsewsimple on October 30, 2021, 18:11:33 PM
Ooh they’re going to work nicely together @SewRuthieSews
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on October 30, 2021, 18:50:04 PM
Very nice @SewRuthieSews . Good choice of fabrics that work together well. And I'm all for elasticated waists!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Celia on October 31, 2021, 10:40:04 AM
Well so far I have a top and a pair of knickers that match will that count :laughing:

shame it’s called a sew along or I could have added a pair of socks :devil:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Pearl on October 31, 2021, 13:12:39 PM
@Celia , it does say in the rules that one item can be knitted!  I think you’re in!  (Not sure you’ll want to post a pic of you modelling them, though.  :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Celia on October 31, 2021, 13:18:00 PM
@Celia , it does say in the rules that one item can be knitted!  I think you’re in!  (Not sure you’ll want to post a pic of you modelling them, though.  :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:)

Love it but no I don’t think I will model them :laughing: don’t want everyone leaving
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on October 31, 2021, 13:44:41 PM
They don't even have to 'match' @Celia. May I refer you to the post of 16th October  ;)

I'm not sure they need to match, as such, just three things that can be worn together. If your choice is an orange leotard, a leopard print hat and a giant coatigan with llamas all over it, who's to say you're wrong  ;)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: SewRuthieSews on November 02, 2021, 08:38:50 AM
I have cut out the brown trousers for this challenge. I decided to add extra pockets and change the pockets which are on the pattern to make them larger.

I now have front zipped pockets within front pockets, and some patch pockets to sew on elsewhere - 2 at the back, and 2 more for the leg, maybe they need a flap?

Next step to get the overlocker out and threaded up so I can neaten the edges of the pockets before I get too far into construction.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: SewRuthieSews on November 05, 2021, 11:29:28 AM
Trousers are finished and I'm doing a test wear today.
Very comfortable indeed, though not sure how practical the leg pocket is going to be.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Esme866 on November 06, 2021, 00:06:40 AM
Very comfortable indeed, though not sure how practical the leg pocket is going to be.

"Back in the day", I had friends that used those leg pockets for their "green".

As I did not "partake" mine were never used, I just liked how they looked. :rolleyes:

If you take long hikes, it would be nice storage for food or TP. Could even work for long shopping days.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: SewRuthieSews on November 09, 2021, 12:02:16 PM
The Hiking/Travel trousers have been finished a few days, then worn for 2 days and put through the wash and dried.

They have 8 pockets. 2 zipped front pockets, two jeans style pockets (extra deep), 2 back pockets with velcro closure and two leg pockets with button and flap closure.

Today I replaced the webbing on a Craghoppers belt with elastic to hold them up when the pockets are full.

Here's the front (actual colour)
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR5ECcA79QzZ-vrWkTshrINWNfEtP-lFpZopbDspSwdp2NJ4u2x-1D-JV-GzNg3V53MwdQ2c8nQObxIEv9EdmVju6yeOY3Xcz80clkakQkUMHqXEtlSeX92pGOag76zHUFrcjp1FeU8fYkiuxVj0CRXoh5s71xRlwzvTjl6sR-atbQhHuBMuoU0MxH=s1394)
The back
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Front pockets
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Inside of the trousers showing the double front pockets
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Back pocket with velcro closure
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: realale on November 09, 2021, 12:12:23 PM
Those look good @SewRuthieSews. You can't have too many pockets in my opinion!!  :loveit:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ohsewsimple on November 09, 2021, 12:38:44 PM
Nice details @SewRuthieSews
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on November 09, 2021, 13:11:58 PM
Looks at those trousers
Looks at the dressing gown
Looks at those trousers
Looks at the dressing gown
Hey ho, the GS will love the dressing gown  :laughing:
They are lovely @SewRuthieSews
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ploshkin on November 11, 2021, 15:11:21 PM
Here is a sneak preview of items one and two.
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on November 11, 2021, 17:03:33 PM
You beat the zip into submission, then @Ploshkin  ;)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: realale on November 12, 2021, 10:16:24 AM
Gosh, @Ploshkin, I did a double take when I saw your jean facing  - I used the same fabric to do my jeans the last time I made some!! Good taste  :P
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ploshkin on November 12, 2021, 11:44:13 AM
Although the inner waistband and pocket bags can't be seen I always enjoy having a rootle through my quilting cottons to find something to use.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on November 17, 2021, 17:49:05 PM
Any updates to share, anyone?
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Esme866 on November 18, 2021, 05:33:50 AM
@Ploshkin  Those jeans look great! May I ask what kind of sewing machine you used to make them?
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ploshkin on November 18, 2021, 07:46:52 AM
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Those jeans look great! May I ask what kind of sewing machine you used to make them?
@Esme866 Thank you.  I made them with my standard machine, a Pfaff Quilt Expression 4.2 and I did the top stitching on my Singer Featherweight ( the first time I've used it  :) )
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Esme866 on November 18, 2021, 09:23:58 AM
@Ploshkin  :laughing:

I've had 2 different people ask me about a new machine that will top stitch denim recently, I told them a vintage straight stitcher is all I know of.

Well... at least I pointed them in the right direction!

Thank you!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ploshkin on November 18, 2021, 09:47:37 AM
@Esme866 Prior to having the Featherweight I top stitched with the Pfaff.  I use a hump jumper at the seam intersections.  I haven't ever used the real heavy weight denim, I suspect the Pfaff would baulk at that.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Esme866 on November 18, 2021, 18:33:58 PM
@Ploshkin The thickness of the fabric isn't  the actual problem, the quality of the straight stitch is. Zig zag machines just don't do the job, though I've read some of the newer computerized machines do pull it off. Thought you might have had one.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Syrinx on November 19, 2021, 12:41:27 PM
Update. Still not started anything!

This is going exceedingly well as you can see
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ploshkin on November 23, 2021, 21:31:00 PM
I have made a monumental cock up with my 3rd piece after first realising that I had made a lesser cock up.
Firstly, having carefully transferred all my fitting alterations to the lining pieces I sewed up the seams on the overlocker.  As I was pinning the lining in it dawned that the lining is worn ' inside out' so I had actually done the fitting tweaks, most of which are on the right side, on the left.  They were fairly minor tweaks so I can get away with it as it's the lining. 
Having started to pin it in I then found that the lining was considerably smaller than the outer, despite being cut from the same pattern pieces.  After much measuring and head scratching I realised that I had cut the back pieces forgetting to add the seam allowance for the centre back seam that I had added to make the fitting easier.
I have unpicked some very close overlocking down the back seam in slippery, quilted  fabric and managed to find a long enough strip amongst my lining fabric scraps to make up the missing width.
That was the point at which I abandoned play for the day, sometimes you just know that it's time to quit!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: SewRuthieSews on November 23, 2021, 21:58:38 PM
I've been away - made masks before and after. Then started shortening some (dark grey) curtains from OH's old apartment to fit the window in the guest room here, I've kept taking them up and down to measure, cut, pin, check etc.
They are currently up with a pinned hem.

My other two fabrics for the 3 piece sewalong are on the back of the futon in the sewing room, but that's as far as I've got. I'm planning to use easy patterns which I've used before. If I can find the patterns they might get cut out this week.

However the curtains take priority, followed by working on my rainbow quilt, so we'll see how it goes.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on December 06, 2021, 16:59:46 PM
How's it going, folks?

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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on December 06, 2021, 17:31:38 PM
Oh heck. Is that the date? I've finished my fiddly blouse (apart from the buttons) and I'm just pinning the pattern on some lovely Abraham Moon Tweed for a jacket. The pattern is for moderate stretch knits which this Tweed isn't! I may ease it out at the top of the sleeves just in case. It's unlined but I think I might line the sleeves.  Then I have to do the trousers. These should be relatively easy as I've used the pattern before and the fabric doesn't need overlocking as it's a kind of fine boiled wool which doesn't fray.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on December 06, 2021, 21:20:31 PM
I have completed one pair of pyjamas and two dressing gowns  :thumb:
Tomorrow I will be attacking the second pair of PJ's.  I will hope to get pics tomorrow when all is done.
I do, however, seem to have a ridiculous amount of fabric left over so I am hoping to get an addendum onto the whole project (with DD1's approval).
The fabric I used for eldest grandson PJ's leaves enough for DD1 to get a pair of PJ shorts and a top (I hope).  Youngest grandsons fabric should leave enough for PJ bottoms for SIL, and the left over fleece will make SIL a very natty dinosaur hoodie I am hoping  :laughing: SI will absolutely hate it but be forced to put it on for Xmas Eve to keep the boys happy  :D
It will, of course, give me my greatest Xmas pressie as I love nothing more than using my mother in law privileges to annoy him :laughing:
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on December 11, 2021, 20:14:06 PM
Me again!  Second GS's pyjamas, pair of bottoms for SIL and  DD1's jimmy jams all finished  :D
All necessary Christmas pyjama sewing finished, they all need a good press, Pic for here, and wrapping up for the big day.  It seems I also have time to do the hoodie for SIL because it would be a shame not to annoy him to the greatest extent possible  :dance:
Not sure how all that fits with three items that go together because it ends up being 10 items  :laughing: But maths never was my strongest subject.
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on December 12, 2021, 11:04:01 AM
Good going @Bumblebuncher  :thumb:

I secretly wanted a 10-piece Sewalong but didn't think anyone would be up for it  ;)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: SewRuthieSews on December 12, 2021, 13:53:12 PM
Well I shortened 3 pairs of curtains, made Santa hats for all the stuffed animals (which amused me hugely) and then had visitors.
On the plus side I finished of the rainbow quilt, but the garment sewing seems to have taken a back seat.

I'll have a another look through the used patterns and see if I can find the one for the jacket I want to make. If not I'll have to retrace it from the book it originally came from. Hmmm.

I suppose I could make the knit top instead.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on December 12, 2021, 14:07:00 PM
Well, there are 19 days still left in December @SewRuthieSews  ;)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Starryfish on December 12, 2021, 22:08:59 PM
I've actually finished 3 pieces, black cord jeans, black and pink print jersey roll neck and an off white long cardigan. I've been wearing them all, am actually wearing the jeans atm. Just haven't got round to taking pics. Usual problem at this time of year, low light levels!
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on December 12, 2021, 23:08:17 PM
Good to hear that @Starryfish . Will look forward to pics in due course  :thumb:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on December 13, 2021, 17:34:36 PM
Pretty rubbish pics but didn't want to overload the server  :laughing:
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GS1's PJ's and dressing gown and DD1's PJ's
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GS2's PJ's and dressing gown and SIL PJ bottoms
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on December 26, 2021, 11:30:41 AM
And I finished in time for the big Christmas Eve opening.
Grandsons modelled well enough. I will put these together as they were made the same and are my entry no 1.
I self drafted the PJ's and dressing gowns with the fabric bought because a) there was dinosaurs and b) there was dinosaurs! I had to avoid the overlocker with the dressing gown (too thick) so used blanket stitch on the sewing machine.  PJ's were on the overlocker.

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And DD1 pulled out all her Pantomime skills for a wonderful show of hers.  This is my entry no 2.  I basically had too much fabric left over to just leave it, so self drafted her PJ's and the hoodie  :D

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Edit here:
DD1 did the hoodie modelling too, she told me that makes it her third item to be worn over the PJ's  :D She informs me she is poking her tongue out at the dog because he was looking at her wondering what she was doing  :laughing:
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And hereby ends Bumblebunchers entry edit  :thumb:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on December 26, 2021, 13:30:48 PM
Marvellous @Bumblebuncher  :love:  So glad they could be modelled  :)

Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: SewRuthieSews on December 26, 2021, 18:39:14 PM
Looking great @Bumblebuncher

How is everyone else doing? I have to admit I have only made one of my 3 garments.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ploshkin on December 26, 2021, 20:03:23 PM
On the home straight with number 3
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Boppingbeth on December 27, 2021, 16:16:43 PM
I have two of three pieces made and then I ran out of the coordinating fabric.  So, either I need to shop or I need to dig through the piles.  Likely shop since I don’t think that the fabrics I have will actually work with the leftovers.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on December 27, 2021, 16:34:36 PM
Ooh you are all doing so well here. I might not get my 3rd garment finished in time but this sewalong has prompted me to make up some fabric that has been lingering for some time so has been useful!  :D
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on December 27, 2021, 19:15:45 PM
Ooh, keeping everything crossed that @Boppingbeth and @Tamnymore manage to sneak across the line  :D
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on December 28, 2021, 10:00:11 AM
A reminder for those entering that the first post in this thread has a little template for words to talk about your entry.

If I can remember how to collate the items into a voting thread, I will start to do so  :thinking:

There will be a week-ish into January for you to photograph and post your entries so, if you're still doing a bit of final hemming after midnight on the 31st, who's to know  :ninja:

Anyway, there are still 86 hours left in 2021 for those on GMT and on Sewing Bee they'd have it done and dusted in one episode  :laughing:
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Bumblebuncher on December 28, 2021, 11:40:53 AM
Thank you @Flobear
I am currently awaiting my final photo and shall do as instructed  :D I will do it all as an edit on the first post with the pics on as I (of course) forgot to put any of the information required on it  :laughing:
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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ploshkin on December 29, 2021, 16:38:07 PM
Yaaay!  I've finished.  Diving over the line with 31 1/2 hours to spare.  The gilet has fought back at every stage until the final bit of top stitching when I finished with just 4" of thread left on the bobbin.  Tomorrow I will have a major tweed steaming and general pressing and clean and tidy the sewing room  :)
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: SewRuthieSews on December 29, 2021, 17:17:47 PM
Well done to those who have finished!

I'm not going to manage it, we have guests for the next two days and the clothing sewing drive is on holiday anyway.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Starryfish on December 31, 2021, 13:01:16 PM
I have actually completed 2 3PACs, I didn't think I would finish the 2nd one, so didn't mention it. The 2nd is  a blouse and skirt in a burgundy animal print, so can be worn as a dress, together with a boiled wool jacket. I'll get photos as soon as possible.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Ploshkin on December 31, 2021, 13:35:47 PM
This is my entry for the Autumn / Winter 3 piece
First is a pair of black medium weight denim jeans.  The fabric is from Croft Mill.  The pattern is McCalls 6610 (https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1015701520/mccalls-6610-misses-petite-easy-pants?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_b-craft_supplies_and_tools-patterns_and_how_to-patterns_and_blueprints&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiA8bqOBhANEiwA-sIlN31OQOk5GVJyjU-p-kyGXWLe4zKduhcLRyfC12A1fhQyjXwkmfJ8nRoCsToQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_12576471250_122121555800_507694393136_pla-322726483858_c__1015701520engb_476480246&utm_custom2=12576471250&gclid=CjwKCAiA8bqOBhANEiwA-sIlN31OQOk5GVJyjU-p-kyGXWLe4zKduhcLRyfC12A1fhQyjXwkmfJ8nRoCsToQAvD_BwE) (no longer in print)
This is about the 6th time I have used this pattern which I originally altered to fit me.  The majority of alterations are to the centre back to get a waistband with no gap.  To that end I have also drafted a curved waistband.  My Featherweight had its first outing for the top stitching.

Second is a cotton jersey long sleeved top from the Grainline Lark Tee pattern (https://www.sewessential.co.uk/lark-tee-grainline-studio-pattern-1006?gclid=CjwKCAiA8bqOBhANEiwA-sIlN9IGgarXtUzjC18KSv-sFjMQ_szkWwNzCJnHCUfJ_7oQidhPH-mCuhoCvgEQAvD_BwE)  The fabric came from My Fabrics.
This is another tried and tested pattern and much used.  It didn't require any alterations apart from reducing the sleeve length and overall length.

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Third is a wool tweed gilet using Burda 6486 (http://)  This is a pattern I have not used before.  I did quite a bit of tweaking to get a good fit at the back of the right armhole.  I liked the slightly unusual construction lines which I highlighted with some top stitching so they weren't lost in the tweed.  The fabric is a remnant of pure wool Donegal Tweed left over from a jacket I made some years ago.  I bought it from Magee on a visit to iDonegal where the tweed is woven.  The lining is a wadded / quilted polyester from My Fabrics.  The thickness of the lining made things a bit tricky because of the bulk.  I omitted the facings and lined the whole thing but I had some horsehair canvas remnants which I have used to interface the collar, armholes and hem.  I didn't love this while I was making it.  It seemed to want to fight me  but it's growing on me already and I think I will wear it a lot.

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Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on January 01, 2022, 09:59:19 AM
Great work, ladies  :perfect10:

I will do the same as the other contest and give until 10th January to post photos and blurb before voting starts.

A reminder that a guide as to what information to provide is on the first post of this thread.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on January 05, 2022, 15:34:48 PM
@Starryfish , @Bumblebuncher and @Ploshkin are in, is that everyone?
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Tamnymore on January 05, 2022, 15:42:49 PM
Sorry - not me! I'm still working on garment #3.  :(
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Flobear on January 05, 2022, 16:42:35 PM
Oh well, c'est la vie. Thanks for letting me know @Tamnymore
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Starryfish on January 05, 2022, 23:00:16 PM
  Starryfish's Entry #1

Starryfish's Entry #1

Itch to Stitch Hepburn roll neck top in daisy print on black jersey - no alterations made to pattern
Style Arc Sandra straight leg jeans in black corduroy- I widened the legs about 1" as the fabric would not look right too close to the leg it is a large wale cord. I have made this pattern many times and the back is severely modified to fit my swayback and protruding bottom.
Ottobre 5-2015 - open cardigan in cable knit wool jersey. The pattern is a favourite heavily modded from the original kneelength with welt pockets and a belt.

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I am pleased with this, and have been wearing them often since they were finished. The sleeves of the cardigan have grown a bit as the knit runs along the length. I may cut them a little shorter, or just turn them up.
Title: Re: Autumn / Winter 3-piece Sewalong
Post by: Starryfish on January 05, 2022, 23:19:32 PM
Starryfish's Entry#2

I like making 3 PACs so here is my 2nd.
Ottobre 5-2020 blouse in leopard viscose. The only modification I made was to add a double yoke, I make all my blouses and shirts with them,it gives a clean finish.
Ottobre 5-2021 skirt in the same fabric. I had enough to make the skirt about 2" longer, which was the only modification.

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I can wear these as a  dress or with other items to expand their use.
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You can't see the pattern in the main photo.

I made a Tessuti Lyon boiled wool jacket to go  with the blouse and skirt. It has raw edges and press fasteners,a nd was really fast to make. The colour looks red under the lights here, but is a much better match to the other garments in reality.

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I like these pieces and they will get worn together, and with other items. I am actually wearing the blouse with the black cord jeans and and the white cardigan from the 1st 3 PAC at the moment.