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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Finally!!!
My apologies for just now being able to blog but I could not access my blog!!! There are a few garments I will blog about in the next few days. Stay Tuned!!!!
Until Next Time,
Brenda
Until Next Time,
Brenda
Friday, February 27, 2015
What Have I Been Sewing? A Review Vogue 8854 & Vogue1376 WARNING: Pic Heavy
My goodness it has been such a long time since I last blogged! My apologies but being unable to take adequate pictures is the main reason. I just lost my energy to blog without decent pictures. The other reason is I stay on Instagram too much!!!
Thank you for those still dropping by. I took a few pictures of garments I've sewn lately in all that snow. You know I love you! Here goes:
A few months ago, I sewed my first pair of leggings using Today's Fit by Sandra Betzina. Loved them so much I made another pair in black Scuba Knit and pair with the Vogue top (hard to see). Sorry!
Pattern Description: (Leggings Only) View C:
Close-fitting legging with elasticized waist, no side seams and stitched hems.
Fabric:
Two-way stretch knits- Rayon Spandex, Cotton Spandex.
For two of my pairs, I used a heavy suiting knit with rayon and spandex for warmth and a less closer fit and another pair was made up in Scuba Knit.
Size: A- J (All sizes in one envelope)
According to the pattern, I should have made a size D which I did with the first pair but chose Size C with this pair and had to take in quite a bit to fit! Yea
I love these leggings but you can hardly see them in the self-made pictures.
If you have not tried these leggings, I highly recommend them. The waist band is a turn-down with elastic measuring 1-/34 to 2" width. I chose to use the 2" knit elastic and are they so ever comfortable and stay in place even when sitting!
You can sew several pairs in one sitting once you get the fit down which is not bad with this pattern.
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For the main garment of this post, I made Vogue 8854.
Thank you for those still dropping by. I took a few pictures of garments I've sewn lately in all that snow. You know I love you! Here goes:
| VOGUE 1376 - VIEW C (Leggings) |
A few months ago, I sewed my first pair of leggings using Today's Fit by Sandra Betzina. Loved them so much I made another pair in black Scuba Knit and pair with the Vogue top (hard to see). Sorry!
Pattern Description: (Leggings Only) View C:
Close-fitting legging with elasticized waist, no side seams and stitched hems.
Fabric:
Two-way stretch knits- Rayon Spandex, Cotton Spandex.
For two of my pairs, I used a heavy suiting knit with rayon and spandex for warmth and a less closer fit and another pair was made up in Scuba Knit.
Size: A- J (All sizes in one envelope)
According to the pattern, I should have made a size D which I did with the first pair but chose Size C with this pair and had to take in quite a bit to fit! Yea
I love these leggings but you can hardly see them in the self-made pictures.
If you have not tried these leggings, I highly recommend them. The waist band is a turn-down with elastic measuring 1-/34 to 2" width. I chose to use the 2" knit elastic and are they so ever comfortable and stay in place even when sitting!
You can sew several pairs in one sitting once you get the fit down which is not bad with this pattern.
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For the main garment of this post, I made Vogue 8854.
| Cover Stitched Facing and Soutache Braid for the Loop |
| Balanced the hem by snipping at hem depth and pressing opposite directions before hemming |
| VOGUE 8854 - VIEW C This top is just awesome, I tell ya! It goes together rather quickly. I glanced over the instruction sheet but decided to go my on route without any problems.
PATTERN DESCRIPTION: Loose-fitting, pullover tunic which has a collar or hood (View C), shaped hemline, narrow hem, topstitching, snap closing or button and self-loop.
I made View C with the button closing, 2 snaps and used a No-Iron Soutache Braid rather than making a fabric loop (my preference). 1/2" clear elastic was used to stabilize shoulder seams.
SIZING: XS-Medium, Lg-XL
Because this top is loose-fitting, I decided to make the Size Small and it fits nicely. I also lengthened the front and Back waist by 1".
FABRIC: Moderate Stretch Knits- Jersey, Sweater Knit.
Fabric in my top was purchased off the Value table at Hancock Fabrics sometime back and is a Textured Bonded Knit with great stretch and recovery. Butter soft and easy to work with.
Pictures below show the top at different angles worn with the Sandra Betzina leggings. Sorry for the bad pictures!
Below are pictures pre-review for a closer look at the fabric and button detail & techniques.
This top was such a nice change for me. I used my sewing machine to baste for fit, serge all seams using 4-thread stitch and used the coverstitch machine for all topstitching. The hem is 5/8 and cover stitched a narrow-left sided 3mm hem.
Well, that is about all for now. Blogger seems to be doing what it wants tonight.
Until Next Time,
Brenda
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
Sneak Peak - Unfinished Project from January 2014
Hello Blogland:
Thanks for dropping in and leaving your sweet comments on my last post. It has been very hectic since that post (i.e. Water Line burst, Head Gasket busted, Audit on the job, New Contracts, etc)!
September eased in and is coming to a close too soon. I am ready for the cooler days but not these too cool nights we are having.
After doing some pattern tracing today, I remembered a project that was 95% complete when sickness shut me down for over a month. I am determined to finish this by next weekend maybe sooner but right now I am working on two different projects trying to beat the end of September.
After all, it is National Sewing Month and I need to have something to show, right?!?
Well here is a sneak peak of the unfinished project just to kick myself into gear, lol.
This little Caplet was inspired by a pin on Pinterest and needless to say I had similiar faux fur in my stash. I'm undecided about the size of buttons but I did use fur hooks to actually fasten this with.
My goodness this thing feels great on and I can't wait to get it finished at which time I will do a complete review (pattern, alterations, etc).
Thanks for dropping by!
Until Next Time,
Brenda
Thanks for dropping in and leaving your sweet comments on my last post. It has been very hectic since that post (i.e. Water Line burst, Head Gasket busted, Audit on the job, New Contracts, etc)!
September eased in and is coming to a close too soon. I am ready for the cooler days but not these too cool nights we are having.
After doing some pattern tracing today, I remembered a project that was 95% complete when sickness shut me down for over a month. I am determined to finish this by next weekend maybe sooner but right now I am working on two different projects trying to beat the end of September.
After all, it is National Sewing Month and I need to have something to show, right?!?
Well here is a sneak peak of the unfinished project just to kick myself into gear, lol.
This little Caplet was inspired by a pin on Pinterest and needless to say I had similiar faux fur in my stash. I'm undecided about the size of buttons but I did use fur hooks to actually fasten this with.
My goodness this thing feels great on and I can't wait to get it finished at which time I will do a complete review (pattern, alterations, etc).
Thanks for dropping by!
Until Next Time,
Brenda
Friday, September 5, 2014
Let's Try This Again! Pattern Reviews Included (McCall's 6957 & OOP Vogue 1020)
My goodness it has been a long while since my last post. My blogging mojo left me but I've been sewing a little here and there. Issues uploading my photos also caused my mojo to leave, ugh! While I was not blogging, I was definitely following along with you lovelies who were just creating gorgeous garments.
Summer is almost coming to an end but here in Alabama, it will be sometime before it actually gets cold so to that end, I will continue sewing warm weather clothing. Pastels are still on for me as they are showing up on the runways for the Fall. Hooray.
Well, I will do a little show and tell of the garments I have actually sewn, not all, just a couple. I did venture out and make more dresses this year. I believe my last post included a couple also. Well here goes:
First up is McCall's 6957
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| View D with Modifications |
I did make minor adjustments only -shortened the sleeves to 3/4 length, lengthened the bodice by 1-1/2 inches and lengthened the skirt by 23" to accommodate the maxi length I wanted in this dress. I used a Matte Jersey from my stash. I have worn this dress only once with the self-belt but it also looks great with a purchased belt. Yes, I will make this again and I will also cut this dress off and pair it with a moto jacket and boots for the fall transition. This is a great pattern and went together rather quickly. BTW, rather than turning the neckline under 5/8" and topstitching, I bound the neckline with a self-binding and coverstitched in place. This is a great little pattern.
So I didn't get any pictures of me wearing this dress but here it is in all its' loveliness.
| Front View - McCall's 6957 |
| Back View - McCall's 6957 - Padding Gone Wrong! |
Okay up next is the OOP Vogue Pattern #1020 that everyone in blogland has made. Not to be left out, I decided to pull this pattern out of her bin and grab this ITY Knit from my stash and give this little baby a spin. The fabric, I believe, was purchased from Jo-Ann Fabric sometime ago. I loved it then and really love it more finally made up!
OKAY---The Picture of Pattern Will NOT Load!!!!!
Pattern Description: Misses' Jacket, Top, Dress, Skirt and Pants.
Fabric Suggested: Moderate Knits Only: Lightweight Wool Jersey, Matte Jersey & Interlock.
Alterations: I lengthened the bodice by 1-1/2 inches and lengthened the skirt by 2" so that my hem would be 1 inch deep.
This dress is described as close-fitting and it really is. I love it! I made top back earlier times.
This dress is excellent and it turned out better than I had expected and yes I will make this again.
The side ruching was very easy. I made this in a size 14 even though I could have gone to Size 12.
This dress is the business but I love it and now feel too uncomfortable to wear it because it really shows the curves, lol. I WILL get my nerves up though afterall, it is my first item for the Fall season.
I omitted the side zipper as the fabric had plenty stretch and I did make my own binding from the fashion fabric for the neckline. Hems and neckline were finished using the coverstitch machine. I used a 1/4" clear elastic for the ruching and on each shoulder seam and it was applied as per the pattern instructions with no problems. I love this dress! Oh, I have said that twice before.
| Coverstitched Neckline |
| Back View |
| Blurred View |
| Slyly Showing the Ruching |
| Better Frontal View |
Thanks for stopping by and hanging in here with me.
Until Next Time,
Brenda
Monday, January 27, 2014
Can't Stop This Mojo!
Hello you lovely Bloggers,
It has been a month since I last posted! I see everyone had a great start to the new year and to that let me wish you all a Happy New Year!!! I am certainly glad to see a new year. No resolutions were made just keep reminding myself to use only fabrics from my stash! New Year's Eve I was in the bed at 9pm sick! I am recovering from the bad flu that is taking over the country, still healing but very much better.
Guess you're wondering about the Post title. Well let me tell you. Once I felt better, I did some pattern sorting (still working that), cleaned out my closets and once that was done, I felt a need to make myself clothing. NO Shopping here! You should see the clothing that came out of those closets! I may share a picture because they are still on hangers and need bagging for pickup.
The quick story here will be pictures of the 13 pieces that I have made. I will get pictures of me wearing them soon, I hope. Today is beautiful but windy and my poor tripod would not be able to master the wind. Anyway, I have used 23 yards of fabric and have about 13 yds cut and ready to finish!!!! This has been a very productive month. Most of my pieces are simple nothing earth-shattering but they work for me. Just constantly sewing has been a turn around for me! YES!
Okay enough babbling. Below are pictures let's see if you can guess the patterns. I will be back tomorrow to review. Thank you for stopping by and hanging in here with me.
It has been a month since I last posted! I see everyone had a great start to the new year and to that let me wish you all a Happy New Year!!! I am certainly glad to see a new year. No resolutions were made just keep reminding myself to use only fabrics from my stash! New Year's Eve I was in the bed at 9pm sick! I am recovering from the bad flu that is taking over the country, still healing but very much better.
Guess you're wondering about the Post title. Well let me tell you. Once I felt better, I did some pattern sorting (still working that), cleaned out my closets and once that was done, I felt a need to make myself clothing. NO Shopping here! You should see the clothing that came out of those closets! I may share a picture because they are still on hangers and need bagging for pickup.
The quick story here will be pictures of the 13 pieces that I have made. I will get pictures of me wearing them soon, I hope. Today is beautiful but windy and my poor tripod would not be able to master the wind. Anyway, I have used 23 yards of fabric and have about 13 yds cut and ready to finish!!!! This has been a very productive month. Most of my pieces are simple nothing earth-shattering but they work for me. Just constantly sewing has been a turn around for me! YES!
Okay enough babbling. Below are pictures let's see if you can guess the patterns. I will be back tomorrow to review. Thank you for stopping by and hanging in here with me.
Hopefully I can get photos Monday but the weather is predicted to turn extremely cold again by mid-day, so we'll wait and see. Again, thanks for tuning in. I almost forgot, Sunday was outer wear sewing but did not quite finish, more later.
Until Next Time,
Brenda
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
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