tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76153065405295102462024-02-11T15:23:46.674-05:00Sew Much MoreBeverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834328628610424153noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615306540529510246.post-8405893765789448492018-01-23T15:34:00.000-05:002018-07-16T16:02:04.813-04:002017 Year End Round-UpDue to family issues, 2017 started off slow sewing. But about mid-year things settled down and I was able to get back in the sewing room. I worked on several quilts; made a set of throw pillows, an apron, and a handbag; 9 pair of flannel pj pants for the grands; and 11 garments. Of the 11 garments, I gave away 5 of them as they just didn't work for me.<br />
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Maxi skirt - black textured rayon blend; Simplicity 4137<br />
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Shirt-waist dress - black/red floral cotton blend; McCall's 6891<br />
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2 knit pencil skirts - black and gray; no pattern<br />
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Button front skirt - brown corduroy; New Look 6625<br />
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T-shirt dress - gray Ponte knit; Simplicity 1622<br />
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Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834328628610424153noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615306540529510246.post-57337636713240411212016-12-26T17:52:00.000-05:002016-12-26T17:52:56.071-05:00PaisleyI haven't posted anything for a few months and haven't done much sewing either. My sweet Mom passed away in October and I miss her so much. Then I got sick - probably due to stress. So I just haven't had any energy for my sewing world. I'm starting to feel better and hoping the start of a new year will be a new start for me too.<br />
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Since Paisley always makes me smile and feel better, I thought I'd post some pictures of her. She's a little over a year old now and it surprises me how much joy she brings to my life. When I lost my other dog a couple years ago, I wasn't sure when I'd be ready for another one. But the opportunity was there and (ready or not) Paisley came into my life.<br />
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<br />Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834328628610424153noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615306540529510246.post-15203438856957324102016-09-26T20:01:00.001-04:002016-09-26T20:01:15.962-04:00Fall/Winter Sewing PlansSome tentative sewing plans<br />
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Top McCall's 7093 <br />
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White shirt Butterick 6325<br />
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Knit jacket Butterick 6330<br />
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<br />Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834328628610424153noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615306540529510246.post-66354588944776223012016-08-31T19:20:00.000-04:002016-08-31T19:20:16.750-04:00Knit Maxi Dress - Butterick 6330<br />
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I made this dress a couple months, but just now getting it posted.<br />
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I made a size large, which is bigger than I need. But the fabric is thin and very stretchy, and I didn't want it to cling too much. I'm happy with the fit. <br />
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Fit alterations I made: added 1 inch to the front bodice length and removed 1 inch from back
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I bought the fabric from Fabric.com in 2007 and paid $5.00 yard. It's one of those fabrics that I liked so much that I was hesitant to cut it. I'm glad to finally use and love the dress.<br />
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I also used the pattern to make a black knit dress. I made it calf length, added short sleeves and lowered the neckline by 1-1/2 inches. Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834328628610424153noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615306540529510246.post-41989441018352107582016-07-31T18:48:00.003-04:002016-07-31T18:48:38.733-04:00Monthly recap & plans<b><u>Monthly Recap</u></b><br />
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This month I sewed 5 garments and used 10 yards of fabric. Overall, I'm pleased since these are all things I'll wear and there were no wadders. <br />
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<u>Lace Jacket</u><br />
Pattern: Butterick 3532<br />
Fabric: Gray cotton broadcloth and cream colored lace (2-1/2 yds)<br />
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Fabric: Turquoise print, turquoise solid, tan solid (2 yds)<br />
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Pattern: Butterick 6330<br />
Fabric: Black knit (2 yds)<br />
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<u>Kimono Jacket</u><br />
Pattern: Simplicity 8172<br />
Fabric: Rayon challis, 2 prints (2-1/2 yds)<br />
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<u>August Plans </u><br />
I'm finished with summer sewing, but not ready to sew for fall/winter, so I'm kind of in limbo.<br />
I'll start on my skirt draft in preparation for making pants for cool weather.<br />
And work on Riley's quilt and hopefully finish it this month.<br />
Also, look though the UFO basket and see if there's anything I want to work on.<br />
And maybe work on some quilts.<br />
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I used 2 different rayon challis prints I had in my stash. They both came from Joann Fabrics. I love the soft, flowing movement of the fabric. And it's so cool on hot summer days.<br />
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I made a size large, with no alterations. It's a little big on me. If I make it again, I'll probably go down to a medium.<br />
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cream color topper<br />
black maxi dress - Butterick 6330<br />
wrap pants - Simplicity 4192 - rollover from a few months ago<br />
wrap skirt - McCall's 5430 - rollover from a few months ago<br />
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draft a skirt muslin<br />
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I finished everything on my list except for drafting the skirt muslin. <u></u><br />
Nightgown<br />
Put Riley's quilt together & let her start tacking it<br />
Finish organizing fabric<br />
Knit maxi dress - B6330<br />
Black top - made 2<br />
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I also made 2 harnesses for Paisley - this has been on my list for several months.<br />
And made McCall's 7242 dress from my May list; but unfortunately I don't like it.<br />
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<br />Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834328628610424153noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615306540529510246.post-15300289300178529492016-06-25T19:08:00.000-04:002016-06-25T19:08:37.492-04:00Harness for PaisleyDoesn't she look pretty in her new blue harness? <br />
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I prefer a harness instead of a collar for my dog, as the collar chokes her and she sometimes pulls it over her head. But finding a harness that fits well and is easy to put on seems impossible. So I went looking on-line and found some information for making one.<br />
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Here's my pattern. You cut 2 for the inside and 2 for the outside. Then sew together along the short side.<br />
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Here's what it looks like. I used 2 rows of velcro for the fastening and added a d-ring to snap on the leash.<br />
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The fit is great on this one except for a little tightness where it
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I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. And Paisley definitely likes it better than the one I bought. Well, mostly because it's quicker to put on! And now that I've got the fitting worked out, the next one should go together much faster.<br />
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After recently making McCall's 7284 in a woven fabric, I decided I'd like a knit top with a back yoke. So for this top, I used the back of the McCall's pattern and the front of Vogue 9057. </div>
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The fabrics I used: The print is an ITY I bought on-line several
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<br />Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834328628610424153noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615306540529510246.post-61115463729174353012016-06-11T14:27:00.001-04:002016-06-11T14:34:23.422-04:00Sewing Room MakeoverMy sewing room had gotten so cluttered and out of control. I've finally done a much needed clean up and reorganization. It's not one of those pretty sewing rooms - it's a working room.<br />
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The main change I made was to take out a large desk that was in the corner and add two wire shelf units. I had been storing fabric stacked on a countertop and in plastic totes underneath it. And my machines were on the desk. I moved the machines to the countertop and the fabric to the shelf units. This is a much better arrangement. Before, I didn't have access to my coverstitch or my mechanical machine without shuffling things around. Now I have my machines set up and always ready to use. Hopefully, I'll start using the coverstitch machine.<br />
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Moving out the desk meant giving up the drawers. But, even though it was a nice desk, it just took up too much floor space. Since the counter top just sits on a frame, I added some plastic drawer units underneath. Since I don't have much natural light, I added an undercounter light and also a desk lamp.<br />
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For fabric storage, I bought 2 wire shelf units. To protect the fabric from sunlight and dust, I hung cloth shower curtains. I could have made a curtain (I certainly have enough fabric), but it was just so much quicker and easier to use these. They were very inexpensive and pretty.<br />
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I uncluttered and recovered my pressing/cutting table.<br />
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I made a small quilt design board.<br />
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I used a round belt hanger to hold my embroidery and quilt hoops and hung it on the end of the shelf unit.<br />
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I put hooks on the end of my cutting table to hang cutting mats<br />
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It's a small room, so I have to make every inch count.<br />
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I went through everything and got rid of things I don't
use - some were passed to others and some went in the trash. First, I
went through supplies and notions: buttons, zippers, snaps, interfacing,
craft supplies, etc. Naturally, the biggest job was the fabric. I
gave away a lot of fabric. And I threw away scraps and UFO's that were
never going to get finished. It feels good to let go of unnecessary
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I still have things I want to do, such as: cover some boxes, drill holes in the counter for the cords to fit through, organize the contents of the drawers, etc. And now that I can get to my dress form, I want to repad it. Overall, I'm happy with the makeover and enjoy spending time in there.<br />
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One of my favorite things in my sewing room is this clock; it was a birthday gift from my Mom several years ago.<br />
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Nightgown - B6838<br />
Put Riley's quilt together & let her tack it<br />
Draft skirt muslin<br />
Finish organizing fabric<br />
Knit maxi dress - B6330<br />
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<u>May recap</u><br />
another harness for Paisley - NO<br />
wrap pants - Simplicity 4192 - NO<br />
2 summer nightgowns - 1 finished & plans for the next<br />
dress - McCall's 7242 - NO<br />
wrap skirt - McCall's 5430 - NO<br />
cushions for porch - YES (made 4)<br />
work on Riley's quilt - YES, sewn together & ready to tack<br />
<br />Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834328628610424153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615306540529510246.post-57883254598141691162016-05-30T14:37:00.001-04:002016-05-31T10:40:07.541-04:00McCall's 7284 Top<br />
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I love the neckline - it's a nice faced V. It's not too low and it lays nice and flat.<br />
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I also love that the gathered bodice has just the right amount of fullness - it doesn't look like a maternity top. I love the band across the bottom. <br />
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It wasn't quite as long as I thought it would be. So instead of hemming it, I added a narrow strip to the bottom.<br />
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I re-stained the porch swing, rocking chair, Adirondack chair and footstool, the sewing table, and the floor. <br />
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My rocking chair had a sad, flat, faded cushion that definitely needed to be replaced. Here's the new and improved version: I love my comfy new cushions!<br />
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And I got a new rug. It really brightens up the porch!<br />
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<br />Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834328628610424153noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615306540529510246.post-14720770014108501822016-04-28T20:49:00.000-04:002016-04-28T20:49:50.726-04:00May Plans<u>First a review of how I did in April</u><br />
Start on summer handbag - started but didn't get very far<br />
Harness for Paisley - made 1 but it's not quite right, so need to try again<br />
Make wearable pants - made 1 pair<br />
Work on Riley's & MIL's quilts - worked on Riley's<br />
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another harness for Paisley<br />
wrap pants - Simplicity 4192<br />
2 summer nightgowns<br />
dress - McCall's 7242<br />
wrap skirt - McCall's 5430<br />
cushions for porch<br />
work on Riley's quilt<br />
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That's a lot and probably more than I can finish, but I can roll unfinished items over into June. Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834328628610424153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615306540529510246.post-44681445407918786582016-04-24T18:26:00.001-04:002016-04-24T18:26:38.919-04:00McCall's 7286 Polka Dot Top<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I bought this pattern on Thursday and made it the next day. I bought it because of the raglan sleeves and the 2 hemline options. I made the first view - with short sleeves and rounded hem. I plan to make the other view too.<br />
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I love polka dots and love this fabric. It's a very soft cotton knit that I got at Joann's a year ago and paid $2.50 yard. I bought 4 yards and only used 1 yard for this top. The white is a small piece I had left over from something else.<br />
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I'm helping my 7 year old granddaughter make a simple flannel quilt. <br />
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This was her first time using a sewing machine. I'm surprised at how well she did. She understood when I explained how the machine worked and was able to thread it by herself and sew a straight line from the beginning.<br />
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The only part I did was the cutting. Riley decided how she wanted to put the blocks together, pinned them, sewed them and pressed them. She's really enjoying working on it and it's so nice spending time together. Once we get all the blocks made, we'll tack it together. Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834328628610424153noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615306540529510246.post-34125646265215194482016-04-21T19:50:00.001-04:002016-04-21T19:50:46.424-04:00BWOF Pants<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The goal is to make pants that are both comfortable
and look good. I've read books, researched, taken on-line classes,
tried various fit alterations, and made many, many test pants. And
rarely have I been happy with the results. But This pair comes pretty close.<br />
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is an old BWOF magazine pattern, from March 2006. It's just a
basic trouser pattern with fairly slim legs. It has front pockets
similar to jeans pockets. I made a size 44.<br />
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most likely bought at Joann Fabrics. I've been labeling my fabric for
several years and since this wasn't labeled, it's been in my stash for
quite a while. Since it has lycra in it, I was afraid they might really stretch out while I was wearing them. But after wearing them all day, they stilled looked pretty good.</div>
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Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834328628610424153noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615306540529510246.post-1265005059437142822016-03-29T10:09:00.001-04:002016-03-29T10:09:27.221-04:00April Sewing Plans<u><b>APRIL PLANS</b></u><br />Start on summer handbag<br />
Harness for Paisley<br />
Make wearable pants<br />
Work on Riley's & MIL's quilts<br />
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Continue working on pants fitting - FINALLY MADE PROGRESS<br />
Make 1 top for spring - YES<br />
Work on Riley's quilt and MIL's quilt - NO<br />
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What I like best is the neckline - it's a folded neckband. I also like the front pleat - it gives room over the tummy without being maternity looking. I also like the shape of the front horizontal seam.<br />
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I made a size medium through neck and shoulders going out to large at the hips. The only change I made was that I rounded the front hemline instead cutting straight across. I think this is more flattering.<br />
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The only change I made was to add a band
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This was made from different cotton knit fabrics that were small
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Work on Riley's quilt and MIL's quilt<br />
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<u><i>February Report</i></u><br />
Pants - no real progress<br />
Cardigan - FINISHED<br />
Charity baby quilts - FINISHED<br />
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Seems like lately, I've made so many things I haven't been satisfied with. Either they didn't fit or just didn't suit me or poor fabric choice. I finally made something I like. <br />
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The original design has a lapel that folds back - which means the wrong side shows. But my fabric isn't the same on both sides and didn't look good, so I trimmed it enough that it wouldn't show. I had planned to add a band of contrasting fabric, but couldn't find anything I liked, so just serged and hemmed all the edges.</div>
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The fabric is a gray knit with a silver stripe running through it that I got at Joann Fabrics. It's medium weight and very soft and drapey with a nice hand.<br />
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<span class="show-bullets">I'm not in love with this top. The fit is not quite right, so I'm constantly rearranging the overlap. I didn't feel like the overlap was secure and would stay in place, so I wore a black silkie camisole underneath.</span>
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