Monday, March 11, 2013
2nd item for the MIXING IT UP MARCH Challenge!!
This will be the 2nd item for the challenge. The pattern is brand new, never cut. I will prepare it tomorrow and trace off. I have this tan cord that I love and I've been wanting a corduroy jacket for a while. I have to feel the hand of the fabric. If it's nice and light I will do a fitted shirt...depends...
1st Item for MIXING IT UP MARCH Challenge!!
Hey...it's finished! This was a coat that was cut out and stashed in a shopping bag for about a year. It was completed over the weekend and I am glad it's done. I am participating on www.sewmuchtalent.com sewing challenge.
There is going to be a prize given away! At the end of the challenge will be a pair of .925 sterling silver crystal earrings. Which will be hand crafted!
I got this fabric from a neighborhood store. It could have been about 1.99 per yard. Anyway, I had every intention of sewing it way back when.
I used Butterick 4865, I did view B. Somehow the collar is a little short. I made a red fleece one a few years ago, but didn't seem to have that problem with the collar. This fuzzy fabric was a bit stretchy, I did stay stitch around the collar, but something is off. Oh well, I am moving on and not worrying about.
I did make it longer and also forgot to put in pockets...LOL...I will get a few wears out of it. If I really don't like it, it will be my winter back yard BBQ coat. Yep, I am one of those crazies who grills all year round. 2 feet of snow, no problem, I got boots!
There is going to be a prize given away! At the end of the challenge will be a pair of .925 sterling silver crystal earrings. Which will be hand crafted!
I got this fabric from a neighborhood store. It could have been about 1.99 per yard. Anyway, I had every intention of sewing it way back when.
I used Butterick 4865, I did view B. Somehow the collar is a little short. I made a red fleece one a few years ago, but didn't seem to have that problem with the collar. This fuzzy fabric was a bit stretchy, I did stay stitch around the collar, but something is off. Oh well, I am moving on and not worrying about.
I did make it longer and also forgot to put in pockets...LOL...I will get a few wears out of it. If I really don't like it, it will be my winter back yard BBQ coat. Yep, I am one of those crazies who grills all year round. 2 feet of snow, no problem, I got boots!
Friday, February 22, 2013
Item # 3 for Stash Smashing Sew-a-Long and Fearless Feb Sew-a-Long
Burda-8291
Hi, this took 1.75 yards of fabric. I chose this because I’ve had this in my hoard of patterns for a LONG time. It’s says easy on the cover and it was. I made this out a knit that I got for about .75 or maybe a 1.00 a yard can’t remember. I’ve had it for about three years, guessing. I really don’t like this top and glad I didn’t use any of my good stuff. The neck seems too wide and I thought the collar would lay almost flat with a little scrunch. This will be a weekend throw on something or a layer piece for when I do my walks outside.
One more thing, I lapped the collar in the opposite direction! Oh well.
Hi, this took 1.75 yards of fabric. I chose this because I’ve had this in my hoard of patterns for a LONG time. It’s says easy on the cover and it was. I made this out a knit that I got for about .75 or maybe a 1.00 a yard can’t remember. I’ve had it for about three years, guessing. I really don’t like this top and glad I didn’t use any of my good stuff. The neck seems too wide and I thought the collar would lay almost flat with a little scrunch. This will be a weekend throw on something or a layer piece for when I do my walks outside.
One more thing, I lapped the collar in the opposite direction! Oh well.
YAY...LONG WEEKEND...
Hi, I have a long weekend starting today...yahoo!!! Here is the plan...
- sort patterns, get them organized, as best I can (half hearted attempt)
- finish that Burda top (done)
- finish a T-neck that I ripped out, just the hems are left
- do a quick apron, my husband cut it out
- cut out a pair of jeans, prepped them for sewing
- clean out one closet
- clean my side of the bed, too many beading and sewing books and mags
- running around
- play with my new iron I got last month for a B-day present
- finish a bracelet that's been hanging around
- do a new blog photo (done)
- do some baking
- make a pot of soup
- do up a new bodice sloper for wovens
- do up a new pants sloper
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Starting project #3 for my sew alongs...
Hi, starting the Burda...8291 and traced off Vogue 8151 and an oldie McCall's 9233. Can't tell you how long I've had the McCall's, but it's a single sized pattern for various jeans/trouser styles.
Didn't do any sewing, but I will set up the sewing machine for the Burda. I did rip out the side seams to a T-neck that I made some time ago. The fabric seems to have been a bit too stretchy for the pattern.
Happy Sewing!!!
Didn't do any sewing, but I will set up the sewing machine for the Burda. I did rip out the side seams to a T-neck that I made some time ago. The fabric seems to have been a bit too stretchy for the pattern.
Happy Sewing!!!
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Item # 2 for Stash Smashing Sew-a-Long and Fearless Feb Sew-a-Long
KS-2740
Hi, this took 1-5/8 yards of fabric. I chose this because it was another fast and easy top, although it took me a week…lol. I got this from a store in Philly called Jomar. This was on their designer knit remnant table. You had to look and sort, but the finds are worth it at $1.00-$2.00 per yard. I have enough left over to get another top. :-)
Hi, this took 1-5/8 yards of fabric. I chose this because it was another fast and easy top, although it took me a week…lol. I got this from a store in Philly called Jomar. This was on their designer knit remnant table. You had to look and sort, but the finds are worth it at $1.00-$2.00 per yard. I have enough left over to get another top. :-)
Friday, February 8, 2013
No sewing in a few days...
I had a few set backs from sewing, due to working late and a 12 hour shift on Tuesday or Wed. Don't really remember. I plan on finishing KS-2740. So far the only thing I've done on this is the shoulder seams and the mock T-neck.
I am going to cut out a pair of denim pants/jeans/trousers. This will be for the Fearless Feb SA with tenthousandsewinghours.blogspot.com. Just looking to get a nice fit and smooth lines. Seems like the jeans are too bulky around the waist for me.
Happy sewing.
I am going to cut out a pair of denim pants/jeans/trousers. This will be for the Fearless Feb SA with tenthousandsewinghours.blogspot.com. Just looking to get a nice fit and smooth lines. Seems like the jeans are too bulky around the waist for me.
Happy sewing.
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