tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4963220345136126122024-03-14T06:06:34.133-05:00Finished ThreadsA record of books and articles I have read and sewing projects I have completed.Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-49894486185665729362017-09-17T19:40:00.002-05:002017-09-17T19:40:17.229-05:00Felting Sweaters, the Extreme Edition I have in the past intentionally shrunk (fulled, felted) wool sweaters to make them smaller or more dense. The results have always been positive.<br />
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Bahahah! This is too small for even my youngest nephew. Maybe I can make it into a hat.<br />
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I haven't posted for ages and while I haven't sewn anything new (except a plaid wool skirt in May that I haven't worn yet because, well, summer) I have been working on the list of items I wanted to fix last summer and have made progress there. One of these days I'll blog about it.Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-47097151568527662722017-02-25T17:08:00.001-06:002017-02-25T17:08:07.230-06:00Modified - Marbelized Jumper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u>Note to Self:</u> Slow sewing is fine, but if you focused on the task at hand, it wouldn't be silly sewing.<br />
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<u>Briefly:</u> A picture -before I get all rumpled!! And I may have to do something about those bust 'darts'.<br />
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Awhile ago I purchased some forest green fine wale corduroy with which I planned to make some slim trousers.<br />
After I washed it, some weird things happened to the fabric-a marble-like texture came with it out of the dryer- and I decided to use it for something else, tho' it took awhile to sort out what that would be.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Forest green, not grey -trust me.</td></tr>
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Since I am still off work while my foot heals, I have time to experiment.<br />
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Many moons ago I made dress from <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/6517" target="_blank">OOP Simplicity 4991</a>, circa 2004. Since it fit well, I wanted to make a sleeved dress and thought the corduroy would be fine for the test.<br />
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To increase back coverage and add sleeves I combined the Simplicity pattern with Sewaholic Oakridge blouse (I really like the ease of sleeve insertion in that blouse.) I also added a dart to the back shoulder to increase the fit, and, I just like shoulder darts.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Definitely more winter-appropriate coverage.</td></tr>
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As you will have noticed, this is a jumper, not a dress. I did not have enough fabric for long sleeves and short sleeves on what would be a winter dress would not be sensible in this climate. I would either have to put a sweater over top (imagine trying to stuff corduroy sleeves into a cardigan) or a long sleeved sweater underneath, which would look a little odd.<br />
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At time, I choose to ignore things I have preciously learned. In this instance when I shortened the bust darts I did not make it into two narrower darts but left it as one short wide dart. The result was as expected -rather pointy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 'eyes' are the very pointy darts.</td></tr>
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I managed to fix this somewhat by releasing the darts and making them tucks instead. They can't be that bad because The Geek, self appointed Chief Constable of the Fashion Police did not make any pointed comments (please stifle your groans at the weak pun).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still a little obvious but not as bad as before.</td></tr>
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If you can get past the glare of my winter-white legs and clashing socks, we can evaluate my experiment.<br />
Considering this dress was supposed to have sleeves, but doesn't, there is no pesky gaping at the armholes.<br />
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There is a bit of strange rippling at the base of the zipper, but since I can't see it when I am not wearing the dress, I don't think I can fix it.<br />
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I think a large part of the 'ripple' seen here is the the marbeling of the fabric.<br />
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I attached the pocket bags and moved them to the right side when I serged the sides of the skirts. Unfortunately, I also sewed the side seams without moving them back inside. I suppose if I could have figured out how to still use them as pockets I could have left them as they were and felt they suited the 'edgy' fabric. HAH! Grab the stitch ripper and put them back inside.<br />
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In my desperate attempt to have an un-rumpled outfit, I even photographed it one morning over my gym clothes.<br />
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Up Next?<br />
I'm still trying trousers and I'm auditioning a kimono-sleeved bodice for a (summer) dress I'd like to make. And one of my mom's patterns. I like the neckline and the shoulder dart but there will likely have to be some modifications. My mom is 5'2" and was a wisp of a thing when she made this dress. I am...neither.<br />
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I attended a friends birthday at the end of January. The theme of the party was Nordic Formal, with a Prairie twist, and no hints as to what that meant. Thankfully I received my invitation the day after my foot surgery so while I couldn't actually do any sewing, I had about 10 weeks to do some plotting about what to make as well as time to make them.</div>
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Winnipeg at the end of January can be a chilly place. I hate being cold so I wanted to be warm while still filling what I thought was the 'formal' part of the theme. I'd made the Suffragette skirt (<a href="http://www.sewdaily.com/sewing-patterns-and-projects/skirts/suffragette-day-skirt" target="_blank">link</a>) this summer and thought it would fill the warm and formal requirement nicely, especially if it was made of wool. The top is New Look 6901 (review seen <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&ID=75939" target="_blank">here</a>, picture<a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2013/07/queen-bee.html" target="_blank"> here</a>) designed for knits but made here in a loosely woven silk.<br />
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I think undergarments back in the time of this skirt would have been somewhat different. I suspect women would have worn a corset with garters for their stockings and not have the indent at their waist from tights, as you can see happening above.<br />
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While the skirt pattern did not include pockets I prefer to have them for convenience sake. I used a rather stiff lining that would slide well inside the skirt.<br />
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It seemed to make the pockets blend in well enough.<br />
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I was probably the most formally dressed person at the party. The other guests were wearing anything from sequin-enhanced party dresses to jeans and shirts. I was also happily surprised to find the walking boot was relatively easy to dance in, even in the rather impromptu conga line that snaked through the room. And I was warm enough, definitely a win!<br />
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<u>Note to Self;</u> See? I didn't have to buy a thing! I can now justify my HUGE stash of stuff. (Cue the celebratory fireworks!)<br />
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<u>Briefly:</u> Not happening. Maybe I should give this part up.<br />
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In mid-November I had corrective surgery on my foot. I had time to make a couple of cast/walking boot covers to keep my foot warm outside and to keep me the cast/boot from scratching me at night.<br />
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The two covers, basically glorified Christmas stockings with a long tie in front to keep them on, were made of blue cotton flannel (for night time) and polar fleece for outside appointments. The night cover proved to be too short for the boot and the velcro strapping still scratched, so I ended up covering the cast/ boot with an old pillow case tied on with a bit of elastic.<br />
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I also made a toe cover but that item was not photographed. Basically I drew around my winter boot and made a half-moon cover that fit only over my toes.<br />
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I was pleased with the pattern matching across the toe and even more tickled by the way it matched on the bottom.<br />
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We were fortunate this year that we didn't have any real snow until early December and since I was non-weight bearing for the first six weeks I didn't have to worry about the durability of the boot.<br />
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Near the middle of December I realized I had only about two weeks to get a warmer and more resilient cover ready as I'd start utilizing the 'walking' part of the walking boot just after Christmas.<br />
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I opened the bottom of the polar fleece cover and put it on the walking boot, then layered felted wool over the fleece, securing them with the cover straps while I 'quilted' the wool in place. There are five layers of fleece and wool over the toes and three over the rest of my foot.<br />
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I then put the whole shebang on a piece of waxed cotton and cut out external cover.<br />
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The wool is from two different sweaters but since it isn't on display I didn't fuss about that too much.<br />
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The weatherproof cover didn't have a bottom. I wasn't keen on this (major drafts) but I had fears any fabric I used would just become icy and slippery so I planned to use the treads on the walking boot to provide traction. I zigzagged a piece of taut elastic around the inside of the bottom of the boot to hold all the layers together and to hold it in place.<br />
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A zipper and snaps keep it closed in the back. Of course, I didn't have a brass zipper or silver snaps. I kind of expected both to appear just after I finished this -you <i>know</i> that's how these things go.</div>
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From the side, the little rascal has a rather pugnacious expression.<br />
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And from the front it looked rather like a crabby rhinoceros. I was going to embroider a face on the front but figured it was rather senseless to poke all those holes into waxed fabric...<br />
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On Friday I decided I wasn't entirely happy with the open bottom. While it kept my foot warm enough it obviously didn't keep the boot clean. It was bad enough hauling around rags to dry my crutches but I wasn't sure if I could dry the sole of the boot properly. I neither wanted to slip nor track up my friends' floors.<br />
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This summer The Geek had re-soled some of her sandals and thankfully remembered she still had some of the crepe-sole material left so I started hatching a plan to close the bottom.<br />
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I drew around the base of the walking boot (left) and then around the cover.<br />
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The Geek didn't think the crepe would stick to the waxed cotton so I cut out a piece of both waxed cotton and regular cotton,<br />
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I traced around the boot template so I'd know where to apply the Barge cement (bluish tube).<br />
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Then used the same template to cut out the crepe soling.<br />
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The glue was applied to the crepe and the fabric and allowed to cure for about 10 minutes.<br />
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The Barge cement is stinky stuff so we put it on the stove top under the exhaust fan to air out.<br />
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The crepe was then positioned on the fabric and covered with a piece of paper so any excess glue would wind up on the paper and not on the bottle.<br />
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The cement needs some firm pressure to adhere properly and extra rolling was done around he very edges of the crepe to keep it from peeling up later. The bottle was excellent for this task.<br />
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I flipped the boot inside out and positioned the sole with clothes pins.<br />
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Then zigzagged it in place.<br />
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I made the sole a little big so it would extend past the waxed cotton and keep it from rubbing on the ground. I noticed after wearing them outside that the crepe sole should have been a bit farther back but that would have been hard to figure out beforehand.<br />
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A size comparison; the boot cover, my regular winter boot and my hiking boot.<br />
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Today, at -23, both feet were equally warm so I can call this a win. I'll have to see what happens when it gets colder.<br />
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And here is my PSA: The Geek added a 'platform' to my indoor shoes so my hips are the same height. Walking boots tend to do a number on your back, hips, and knees because of the difference in height from one leg to the other. Here she used the bottom from an old pair of thongs (or flip-flops if that's what you call them where you are), drilled holes for some loops and used lock-lacing to keep them in place. If I'd had a pair of shoes with thicker soles they would have worked just as well but wouldn't be such a conversation starter.<br />
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<br />Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-7367599275586095302017-01-03T16:42:00.002-06:002017-01-03T16:42:44.920-06:00Year-end Wrap Up. Sort of.<u>Note to Self:</u> Stop procrastinating.<br />
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<u>Briefly:</u> Earlier <strike>this year</strike> last year I decided I would try to remake some of the clothes I liked but just didn't work the way I preferred. Some of the changes were minor so I don't know why it too so long to do them.<br />
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This dress, for starters. All I had to do was shorten the hem about three inches.<br />
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For this <a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2013/09/two-muslins-one-wearable-one-needswork.html" target="_blank">dress</a> I <i>just</i> had to lower the bust darts by a couple of inches (from the bottom of the [clear] ruler to the pen) and now I have much needed breathing space.<br />
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I tightened up the fit of this sweater.<br />
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I'm in the process of changing <a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2013/09/two-muslins-one-wearable-one-needswork.html" target="_blank">this dress</a> into a top. I cut the sleeve facings for the new top, plus the pockets for the following skirt from the soon-to-be detactched skirt portion<br />
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This picture is only included because it now, with the cut-outs, looks like some kind of designer frock.<br />
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I fixed the black trousers, but all that entailed was removing the icky lining and pulling out the elastic from the back then taking the back in by about four inches. They are so much nicer to wear now.<br />
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I worked on a fixing a few other things, but they still require some tweaking.<br />
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I made one new thing this year (other than my cast and walking boot covers, but that may, or may not be, another post).<br />
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I've been wanting to make the <a href="http://www.sewdaily.com/sewing-patterns-and-projects/skirts/suffragette-day-skirt" target="_blank">suffragette day skirt </a>for awhile now and I finished it in September. I thought I had taken a picture of me in it, but I can't find it, so here it is now in it un-ironed glory<br />
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The only picture I do have is the one I took to see if my slip is showing (and a frightening view into the workings of my mind).<br />
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I really like the skirt tho' I feel rather like I am wearing a traffic cone, given its bright colour, but I am fine with that. The more visible I am on my bike, the more I like it.<br />
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I have no hard-and-fast plans for this coming year. I"m must going to take it as it comes. I may accomplish more that way.<br />
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Happy New Year Everyone!<br /><br />
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<br />Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-60501763685856661722016-11-09T17:33:00.002-06:002016-11-09T17:33:47.476-06:00This is What 19C on November 9 Looks Like<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-36323280101258688112016-10-03T18:32:00.002-05:002016-10-03T18:32:58.865-05:00This is What 26 Degrees in October Looks Like.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-74740646855286418542016-05-15T18:32:00.000-05:002016-05-15T18:33:39.824-05:00Projects That Almost Aren't<b><u>Note to Self:</u></b> How am I supposed to become a better person when I am constantly being rewarded for procrastination and sloth?<br />
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<b><u>Briefly </u></b>(or not:) I bought this paisley wool challis as a bolt end over 25 years ago. I made it into a loose jacket-type shirt over 12 years ago. At one point I added a few tucks to add waist shaping but I never really liked the fit. At the beginning of April, I started working on a revision.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The top ends at the widest part of my hips.</td></tr>
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My first plan was to open up the side seams from the hem up to the bottom of the sleeves and re-cut the front and back with the shoulders attached, saving myself the hassle of redoing the neck and button band. Then I decided I shouldn't be so lazy and at least remove the sleeves, even if I did leave the shoulder seams intact.<br />
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For some reason I decide to cut the sleeve out first.<br />
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Then the pattern pieces didn't match the remaining material available unless I did not want to use the existing neck facing.<br />
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The front was worse than the back, so I reattached part of the original sleeve piece to the edge of the armscye.<br />
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Then when I overlapped the shoulder seams, the back didn't fit. I briefly considered giving up.<br />
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So the back of the sleeve was reattached to the back armscye. (Are you starting to understand how this would have been so much easier if I had just opened the side seams and cut everything out with it flat?)</div>
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I sewed the sleeves in flat, then redid the side seams.<br />
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The result is better, both in a trimmer fit and shorter length.<br />
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Plus the curved hem land where I start to curve in.<br />
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Is anyone taking bets that I won't be doing things 'properly' next time?Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-75277880715624588282016-05-12T06:56:00.000-05:002016-05-12T06:56:06.030-05:00Re-Made by Me MayI decided this year I would not take part in Me-Made May. I am fully aware I am a very fortunate person and to me, it seemed kind of...show-offy...to have such a display of my good fortune. I wear Me-made clothing most of the time so I thought it was time to up the ante, so to speak.<br />
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I have in my wardrobe a number of things I like but don't wear, possibly because the fit isn't quite right, or the style is wrong for the fabric. I also have some clothes I have thrifted because I liked the colour or the textile from which it was made, but the fit isn't quite there. I'm going to rework those as well.<br />
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I've tried this <a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2015/04/a-collared-oakridge.html" target="_blank">once already,</a> and it worked relatively well, I've also redone a sweater, un-blogged yet, and with mixed success, but I think I can make some improvements.<br />
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Below are four items I am going to re-work, or finish re-working in the next few weeks.<br />
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A paisley wool challis top I made about 15 years ago. The fabric is lovely but they style is not the least bit flattering. I've been slowly fussing around with this for about a month now.<br />
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An orange linen dress. The fit in the shoulders is off, the neckline is too wide, and it needs to be shortened a bit.<br />
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Thrifted green linen shirt (too big in the shoulders, to wide across the chest, and the sleeve treatment is just odd) and black linen trousers that have an elasticated back waist. I suppose that helps with fit for some, but it just gives me an odd shape in the back. I'll see what I can do to improve both.<br />
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Let's see how this goes!Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-44664069605476183982016-03-08T19:31:00.001-06:002016-03-08T19:31:36.751-06:00Easy Needles; Learn to Sew Patterns?I popped into <a href="http://artsjunktion.mb.ca/" target="_blank"><i>ArtsJunktion</i></a> a couple of weeks ago just to have a look around; one never knows what one will find.<br />
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This time I find two parts of what must have been a Learn to Sew kit.<br />
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I don't know what cards these two patterns are, but they both make reference to cards, S2, S3, S4, S6, and S7. It would be interesting to know why there isn't an S5 card and what the other clothing patterns were.<br />
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The premise seems to be having one size pattern on the card that can be adapted to other sizes after tracing out the pattern and slashing and spreading on one straight line.<br />
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I have a lovely border print I purchased at a <i><a href="http://focusafrica.ca/our-story/" target="_blank">Beacon of Hope</a></i> fundraiser that I plan to use for the sleeveless top.<br />
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It will be interesting to see if these patterns are as easy to adjust as claimed.<br />
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Has anyone else heard of these sewing cards? I cannot find any reference to them on the internet.Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-42302937798959644452016-02-13T15:01:00.003-06:002016-02-13T15:18:12.476-06:00The '90s are Vintage?!?! A Plaid Top and Skirt<u>Note to Self:</u> Everything becomes vintage at some point.<br />
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<u>Briefly:</u> This is the <a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2016/01/the-draped-skirt-experiment.html" target="_blank"><i>draped skirt</i></a>, without the drape, and the top I made to wear under an open necked shirt (another experiment) because sleeveless tops don't fly solo here in the winter.<br />
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The top is New Look 6393 circa 1995. I made the dress view that same year, the summer I spent working in Norway House. (I'm always amazed how things are catalogued in my brain. I had a grand time while I was there. I went up the first time in the early spring that year. When we were approaching the airport that first time, I was somewhat worried as I could see no sign of a town. The residents of Norway House used the Nelson River for most of their travel so the majority of the houses around 'Government Point' are spread out along the river.)<br />
I first made the top last summer from an apricot-coloured double gauze with a laughing hippo print. I wore the top to my mother's 80th birthday party (as one does) but I can't find a picture right now, and it is tucked away until spring. (<a href="http://www.astitchingodyssey.com/2015/09/loving-person-not-their-gender.html" target="_blank">Marie</a> made her beloved a pair of pyjama pants from the same fabric, if you are at all curious about what this laughing hippo double gauze looks like.)<br />
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Ok now, focus on the current project! (Apparently I don't do 'briefly'.) The front of the skirt is still partially on the bias.<br />
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The plaids match in places, (rather amazing since I just cut down the draped front to a straight skirt,)<br />
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The pullover shirt the sleeveless top was made to go with.<br />
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It looks better in this photo. (That's the difference between taking photos before rushing off to work and on a Saturday morning.)<br />
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It's more 'edgy' and 'structured' when you make a top from a felted wool instead of the recommended knit. And that is soooo important, because your know, I am am all about wearing clothes that are 'edgy'. :P I've used the top from this pattern a number of times. The skirt, not so much, as I don't do ruffles, and I have yet to try the faux wrapped front.<br />
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Here is a rather bad selfie of another version, with long sleeves.<br />
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Apparently, unbeknownst to me, this look is becoming quite trendy. Hot Patterns has<i><b><u> </u></b></i><a href="http://www.hotpatterns.com/hp-1200-athleisure-layer-cake-t/" target="_blank"><i>just released a pattern</i> </a>along these lines. Go have a look and see what a I mean. I'm un-accustomed to being on the bleeding edge of anything. Tho' come to think of it, the Geek and I were way ahead of the super-<a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2014/09/owop-sewaholic-hollyburn.html" target="_blank"><i>short-haired trend</i></a> too.<br />
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There are a great number of asides in this post and very little actual information. I thank you for your patience.Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-59587655296562958372016-01-27T18:12:00.001-06:002016-02-13T15:18:37.141-06:00The Draped Skirt Experiment<u>Note to Self:</u> This experimenting thing is fun. I don't know why I always avoid it.<br />
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<u>Briefly:</u> A few months ago (in November to be exact) Kate from <a href="http://fabrickated.com/" target="_blank"><i>Fabricated</i> </a>posted pictures of her draped skirt projects. She draped some on the stand and then posted instructions about how to <a href="http://fabrickated.com/2015/11/09/how-to-make-a-westwood-style-skirt-pattern-from-a-skirt-block/" target="_blank"><i>make a draped skirt from a skirt block</i></a>. I was intrigued.<br />
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So I used my TNT straight skirt pattern to make this ...<br />
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In my stash I some nice wool (but not so nice that I was reluctant to use it on an experiment) in the recommended plaid so I gave it a whirl.<br />
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While it wasn't a total success as I used french seam (my serger thinks I shouldn't air our dirty linen in public and is acting up again) resulting in a overall seam allowance of 3/4 of an inch rather than 1/2 an inch. I agree this doesn't sound like much but I lost a crucial half inch of ease in the process and have gone from a slim skirt to a snug skirt.<br />
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Snugness aside, the larger draped section sits right the widest part of my hips. When I try this again, I will move it, likely down, a few inches.<br />
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Despite the front being cut on the bias, I am somewhat tickled about how the plaid pattern is working along the side seam. It isn't quite matched but adds some interesting detail, especially on the draped side.<br />
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Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-32769392321013954172016-01-23T20:18:00.000-06:002016-02-13T15:18:57.472-06:00Bridging Old to New; Unintentionally Slow Sewing<u>Note to Self:</u> if you plan on steaming wool for extended periods, use your steamer and you won't cook your iron.<br />
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<u>Briefly:</u> This suit was supposed to be ready in early December 2015 to wear with <a href="http://cozybrickhouse.blogspot.ca/2015/12/making-partial-face-mask.html" target="_blank">this mask</a> to a Mardi Gras Christmas party. But it wasn't finished. And then some Christmas sewing happened (but I will do another post of un-blogged items).<br />
Then I was going to wear it to a Japanese New Years Party. But only the skirt was done, so wore something else. A good thing as, surprisingly, our host's house was hot (close to 80 people will do that).<br />
I finally finished the jacket Thursday morning (yes, January 21, 2016), just in time to wear to a co-workers retirement party.<br />
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I bought the suiting about 10 years ago with the intentions of making a cape. It wasn't until I took it outside the shop that I realized it had metallic threads.<br />
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I'm not a sparkly person so it was buried in the deepest stash and only dragged it out when I found this pattern at a thrift store.<br />
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And then way back in November, just before I cut the fabric, my serger had a temper tantrum and would not stay threaded. So I threw the rather loosely-woven fabric in the washing machine with some jeans, and then in the dryer to felt it. (After our <a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/search/label/Capricious%20fates" target="_blank">last falling out</a> I've learned the fastest way to 'fix' my capricious machine is to show it I can manage without it.) Now that the suit is now finished, the serger is working again. But I've gotten ahead of myself<br />
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The jacket is OOP Vogue 8123. I made a size 10 even tho' my measurements had me at a size 14.<br />
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The skirt is my usual straight skirt pattern.<br />
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Since the felted wool is so thick, I top-stitched all the darts and seams to help them stay flat. That and hours of steam -hence the dead iron.<br />
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The metallic thread is not as obvious as I thought it be.<br />
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The jacket will be great in my chilly office.<br />
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Normally this suit would have been done in a weekend so I am not thrilled it took me close to two months, especially since nothing but the little bit of Christmas sewing jumped the queue. I did sign up for SWAP and I am planning mostly TNT patterns, so we'll have to see if I can manage to get my next few projects done more quickly.</div>
Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-91778218899183804962015-11-15T20:25:00.000-06:002015-11-15T20:25:10.882-06:00SWAP 2016?<u>Note to self:</u> I've put these fabrics in a separate drawer so I can find them more easily come February.<br />
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<u>Briefly:</u> Several of the blogs I read have been talking about Sewing With a Plan or <a href="http://artisanssquare.com/sg/index.php/topic,25727.0.html" target="_blank">SWAP</a>. Last spring I watched those same bloggers make some lovely garments and I'm toying with the idea. myself. I have mentioned before that I am not really a joiner - more of a lurker, so I'll have to see if I commit (in writing) or not.<br />
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The rules about what to sew are copied straight from the Artisan Square site or you could follow the link above.<br />
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<i>1 "3 pack" of Color(s) A (3 garments)</i><br />
<i>1 "3 pack" of Color(s) B (3 garments)<br />1 "Combo Pack" of Colors A & B (2 garments)<br />1 "3 pack" of Wild Cards <br /><br />A "3 pack" will be:<br />2 tops + 1 bottom <br />or<br />1 top + 1 bottom + 1 outer layer <br />or <br />1 dress + 1 top + 1 bottom<br />or <br />2 bottoms + 1 top<br />or <br />Two dresses & one layer.<br />or <br />The final 3 pack option is 1 dress + 1 top OR bottom + 1 layer. </i><br /><i><br />The
"Combo Pack" can be just about anything, but they must be garments, not
accessories (scarves, belts, bags, etc). The "Wild Cards" can also be
any color, or any color combination, but for this to work they will
need to follow the format of one of the other "3 packs". That is,
you'll need more tops, bottoms, or dresses to make the wardrobe work.</i><br /><br />
The rules this year seem highly manageable, so I have rummaged around the sewing room and this is what I think I can do.<br />
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Pack A: a pair of shorts and two tops.<br />
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Pack B: either a skirt or trousers and a blouse. Since we are allowed to use two previously sewn items I may use the <a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2015/08/not-really-sewing-weather.html" target="_blank">window-check blouse </a>from this summer.<br />
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Combo Pack: two dresses.<br />
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Wild cards: orange shorts or skirt with a white t-shirt and possibly the<a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2015/07/prototyping.html" target="_blank"> 'skeleton key' Oakridge blouse</a> I made earlier this year<br />
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These clothes are mostly for casual wear on the the weekends. I am trying to look a little less rumpled on my days off; now I just throw on...whatever... and run out the door.<br />
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There has to be some work-wear sewing before all this starts. I find sewing summer clothes so much more exciting than winter clothes, but I still have to go to work, and there are some brighter colours in here. I had plans to sew this fabric for <a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2014/08/while-it-chills-my-soul-to-do-so.html" target="_blank">last winter</a>, but obviously that didn't happen. Let's see what I accomplish this year.<br />
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<br />Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-61365032064312480152015-11-11T21:08:00.001-06:002015-11-11T21:08:23.026-06:00The Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh DayWe remember. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcsB1Qh4zBjG1tNn0LgNYLGmGUZfdF6qhJJa4TcSPx-lmoNQ9TU8rowzJEYBLNKKRdxpdYq70Wke6bcAmwAxpkTiWbg8Q3Ptzrp4we-svaolzL_QpRuURydDODeZVgDVzcMv8RiwxHOel/s640/blogger-image-337123392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcsB1Qh4zBjG1tNn0LgNYLGmGUZfdF6qhJJa4TcSPx-lmoNQ9TU8rowzJEYBLNKKRdxpdYq70Wke6bcAmwAxpkTiWbg8Q3Ptzrp4we-svaolzL_QpRuURydDODeZVgDVzcMv8RiwxHOel/s640/blogger-image-337123392.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>Strive for Peace. </div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwR2jcyOquOFYyDSqMnSBggJtZxHQ7oazmWUSivVu98mvJcFyTBCUpx6rdTDgsNU1WDG1c-DNcdd4kT9GM-Jm5zBdZ__l5weBpo9hdauW3XzIgjtnxmXqSG_X8ACZMab77oS-jl5Te3QnI/s640/blogger-image-1164706257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwR2jcyOquOFYyDSqMnSBggJtZxHQ7oazmWUSivVu98mvJcFyTBCUpx6rdTDgsNU1WDG1c-DNcdd4kT9GM-Jm5zBdZ__l5weBpo9hdauW3XzIgjtnxmXqSG_X8ACZMab77oS-jl5Te3QnI/s640/blogger-image-1164706257.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-26601735235749070682015-09-28T21:21:00.000-05:002015-09-28T21:21:43.824-05:00Vintage Late Summer Flower DressNote to self: next time make some attempt to pattern match.<br />
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Briefly: This is another combination of two patterns, Style 4892 and Style 4980, that I tried<a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2014/07/the-foxy-dress.html" target="_blank"> last July</a>. <br />
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The only thing I did differently was to lengthen the front bodice by about half an inch.<br />
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I was so sure the dress was mostly purple, but looking at it now, it looks more blue and turquoise. I should wear my blue stockings and not the purple ones; next time -next year.<br />
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I should take in the sides a little more around the waist -it bunches more in the back than the last one did.Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-41651354807754758622015-08-16T13:24:00.002-05:002015-08-16T13:24:56.795-05:00Not Really Sewing WeatherHoly Smokes it's been hot here! (Please note: that is not a complaint, it is a comment. When I say "Holy Smokes it's been cold here!", <i>that</i> is a complaint.) Never the less, the heat has not been conducive to sewing. When you can break a sweat standing still wearing nothing but a sports bra and a loose cotton skirt, that's hot. And we don't have air conditioning so the house was about 31 degrees C yesterday. (I usually close the windows early in the morning so the house, cooled overnight, usually stays at about 26C, but yesterday we were out longer than I thought -hence the 31 degrees.) One further comment? Our high yesterday was 33C with a humidex of 46C. We prairie folk are not used to that kind of humidity.<br />
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Anyway, enough blather. I have managed to sew two other versions of my prototypes.<br />
One is another Oakridge with the back narrowed by an inch (do you like my mix of metric and Imperial measurements? Confusing, eh? Welcome to my life) but next time I might only do 3/4 of an inch, which was my original plan.<br />
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I've noticed people don't pay much attention to prints. I've worn this blouse a couple of times but no one noticed the spectacles until the second go round. Maybe they're distracted by the single red button. The one-of button was semi-intentional. I needed one more button but didn't have enough of the grey ones and red seemed like a good choice. <br />
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The other is a second version of the Edith blouse with a collar and an increase in the back width of about 3/4 of an inch. (Since one cannot destroy or create matter, I figure I am keeping the archaic laws of physics in balance with these changes.)<br />
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My lazy photography; no human model. Here Edith 2 is freshly washed and not yet dry, hanging on my clothesline with the <a href="http://cozybrickhouse.blogspot.ca/2015/08/the-monstrosity-in-garden.html" target="_blank">vine monstrosity</a> in the background.<br /><br />
Hopefully we will have a few more weeks of summer, so I plan to make a few more to test my modification ideas. Tho' first I want to finish (ok, start, {I've been dithering over which pattern to use}) a dress for my cousin's 60th birthday party next weekend.<br />
<br />Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-75750047444375649612015-07-05T13:59:00.002-05:002015-07-05T13:59:34.151-05:00PrototypingI've been testing out a few blouse patterns. I haven't sewn many blouses. My friend Flo once remarked that blouses are sometimes more work than dresses and only half of you is covered at the end. Nevertheless, I don't like the way RTW blouses fit. Or rather, don't fit. They are usually too tight in the biceps and too tight across the back so here starts my testing.<br />
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First up, Maria Denmark's Edith. The simplicity appealed to my tired brain. <br />
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I made the first one to test the fit and left off the collar. The fit is a little snug across the back so I added about 3/4" to the next one (currently under construction) . I also lowered the front darts slightly tho' you can't tell they are high here due to the busy print. <br />
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The arm holes are touch tight so I added a quick-and-dirty (pronounced 'lazy' vent and lowered them in the next version.<br />
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The back neckline was a little high and pressed uncomfortable against the back of my neck. <br />
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Adding the 3/4" may help that for the next one but I scooped out a bit to make this one wearable.<br />
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I interfaced the facings but that made the front a little stiff, so I added a 'secret' button to keep things together. I picked this trick up from <a href="http://www.handmadejane.co.uk/2015/06/magic-button-sewing-tip-it-works.html" target="_blank">Jane</a> (an "of course!" moment) so I have now totally justified my blog reading.<br />
Wow! Now that I've written this it all down, that 'simple' blouse was a bit more complicated than I first thougth.<br />
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I've made the Sewaholic Renfrew many times. This time I cut if off just below the waist, raised the neckline, and widened the bottom band. I didn't pull the neckband tight enough so it has a bit of a ripple and the fit is a little tighter than I prefer, but it is a good experiment.<br />
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I am mostly happy with the fit of the Oakridge tho' I'm wondering if I should have gone one size smaller. It is a little bit wide in the shoulders.<br />
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I added facings as I have not had good luck with bias tape. This is somewhat full in the back. Maybe I'll take the 3/4 inch I added to the Edith out of the back of this one.<br />
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It also might look different out of a drapier fabric. This cotton is a bit stiff and may soften up after it is washed a few times.<br />
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The print is of skeleton keys and the <a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/search/label/Buttons" target="_blank">buttons</a> were in my stash. I think I got them from an estate sale a few years ago.<br />
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Sewaholic Belcarra I made last year as summer's last gasp. I like it a lot and will make more. Like the Oakridge I'm going to take about 3/4" out of the back as it gapes a bit.<br />
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And a gratuitious shot of my tomatoes which were newly planted last time I posted. The whole <a href="http://cozybrickhouse.blogspot.ca/2015/07/whats-growing-in-garden.html" target="_blank">garden is growing</a> like mad, in spite of the gloomy weather we've been having. The huge rain we had last night, almost an inch, will definitely keep things growing.<br />
<br />Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-81515055295319235832015-05-22T10:25:00.000-05:002015-05-22T10:25:18.117-05:00Off the Rails-But I Made a WhaleMe-Made May photography has ceased to happen. It's not that I've not been wearing self-mades, but I forgot to take pictures for a couple of days, and then the habit was broken.<br />
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Also, I've been on vacation this past week and I have been largely rooting around in the garden in grubby old clothes not worthy of photography. </div>
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I' have sewn a few baby thing for a new arrival. </div>
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Some receiving blankets, wash clothes, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/93345736/pdf-sewing-pattern-whale-plush-toy?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">the whale</a>. Baby S's reaction was somewhat muted when he was shown the wee beast but his dad, who hails from the Maritimes, was quite taken with it. (I may have to make him one). </div>
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As for MMM, for the next week, (and for the actual matches in June,) I'm volunteering for the <a href="http://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/destination/cities/city=18908/" target="_blank">FIFA Womens World Cup Soccer.</a> This is what will make up the bulk of my daily wear for that time. </div>
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I'm still loking forward to watching what everyone else is doing for the last two weeks of MMM.</div>
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May is just zipping by. (And both Firefox and Explorer are determined to drive me batty today.)</div>
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Sunday -<a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2014/06/the-renfrew-kimono-tee.html" target="_blank">Renfrew Kimono tee</a>, second hand jacket and jeans.</div>
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Monday -same top and jacket as Sunday and yellow Vogue 1247 skirt. The pink leggings match the hint of pink in the top. (See <a href="http://sewingontheedge.blogspot.ca/2015/04/compression-socks-and-fashion-or-lack.html" target="_blank">Barb's Public Service Announcement post</a> on compression therapy. I stand all day, so it's lovely to find fun coloured compression leggings. Mine are from Juzo.)</div>
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Tuesday - Sewaholic Hollyburn re-worked from <a href="http://sewingontheedge.blogspot.ca/2015/04/compression-socks-and-fashion-or-lack.html" target="_blank">the poufy pleated skirt</a> and a thrifted blouse.<br />
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Wednesday - I wore almost the same out fit on <a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2014/05/week-2ish-m-mn-b-n-m-and-mccalls-6708.html" target="_blank">May 7</a> last year, and then definitely the same one on <a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2014/05/the-last-half-of-may.html" target="_blank">May 28</a>. I guess I'm predictable.<br />
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Thursday - <a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2015/05/simplicity-6557-look-slimmer-pattern-in.html" target="_blank">purple vintage Simplicity</a>.<br />
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Friday- Sewaholic Renfrew. Earlier in the week I received an email at work suggesting wearing teal for <a href="http://ovariancancerday.org/" target="_blank">Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day.</a> I no longer have ovaries (the triad of evil was removed a couple of years ago, not because of cancer), but to those of you who do, be mindful of the subtle symptoms and be persistent with your GP. </div>
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Saturday -Sewaholic Renfrew with a modified neckline. Saturday was socialize-all-day with three different events. I'm thrilled to have so many wonderful friends, but the introvert part of me wants to spend the rest of the weekend by myself. That won't be happening. We're having a Boxing-Day-in-May party at my sisters for my Dad's side of the family. Again, I have a wonderful family and I am grateful we are all healthy and able to get together, but I'm all peopled out. As Stephanie says, I need time to <a href="https://myvintageinspiration.wordpress.com/2015/01/06/staccare/" target="_blank">staccare</a>.<br />
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I'm happy to note I have worn one vintage pattern this week as well as items from an indie pattern designer.Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-84499241038428557762015-05-08T18:36:00.002-05:002015-05-08T18:36:19.714-05:00Simplicity 6557 - A Look Slimmer Pattern- in Purple<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I vaguely remember my mother wearing the pant suit version of this pattern, so it must be from the early '70s.<br />
I cut it out months ago, but I have only finished sewing it this last week. The warmer weather removed my enthusiasm for wearing corduroy, but a slight cold snap spurred me on again.<br />
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The dress has princess seamed with a v-neck and seamed above the waist front panel.<br />
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The dress was easily assembled but the inverted 'V' of the bodice gave me pause, and, with typical introvert behaviour, I thought about just how to achieve a definite bodice point for far too long. I should learn to do something and then, if it doesn't work, ponder why. I might get more done that way.<br />
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I think the dress looks better IRL than in the pictures, and it could be because all the pictures, save the very first one, were taken at the end of the day when I was all rumpled.<br />
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As with many patterns, the sleeve heads are too large resulting in
puckering around the arm hole seams. I managed to steam the worst of the wrinkles away, but if I make the dress again, I'll
definitely reduce their size.<br />
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I inserted a back zip, but later removed it as I can pull the dress off over my head without the use of the zipper. <br />
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The facings and pockets (not included in the original pattern but I like pockets) are made from cotton remnants from the stash as I thought self facings and pockets would be too bulky.<br />
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I'm rather pleased with how this turned out as I had to make no fitting adjustments at all. It's amazing how the way patterns fit changes over the years. The pieces were all well marked and other than the overly large sleeve heads, (that I knew would be just from looking at them, and should have trimmed) everything went together very well. I hope all my other vintage experiments are this successful.Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-12417491254698484962015-05-02T20:11:00.001-05:002015-05-02T20:11:59.052-05:00Me-Made May; The beginningHere we start Me-Made May. I'm afraid there won't be much chatter today. I'm just happy the weather is nicer this May compared to last year. It's still unusual (we're not usually 27 degrees on May 2) but I prefer it to last year's temperatures. <br />
May 1: Renf<a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2014/06/the-renfrew-kimono-tee.html" target="_blank">rew-Kimono tee</a> and a Hollyburn denim skirt.<br />
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May 2: <a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/search/label/New%20Look" target="_blank">Faux cowl top</a> from a rayon jersey and my <a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2014/08/owop-monday-to-friday-version.html" target="_blank">giraffe skirt.</a><br />
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Let's hope I'm a little more energetic next week.<br />
I hope everyone else is having a good start to the month.<br />
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<br />Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-63722727002515682352015-05-01T17:49:00.004-05:002015-05-01T17:49:59.863-05:00Me Made May 2015<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<b style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><i> 'I, Sox of Finished Thread, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May 2015. I endeavour to wear at least one article of me-made, re-made or thrifted clothing, each
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Now I"ll just have to see how this goes. During the week is easy, but I don't have a lot of me-made play-in-the-dirt clothes for warmer weather, and so far this year, the weather is soooo much better than it was<a href="http://finishedthread.blogspot.ca/2014/05/me-madenot-bought-new-may-first-few-days.html" target="_blank"> last year</a> at this time.</span></div>
Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-11397531567891878472015-04-23T19:02:00.001-05:002015-04-23T19:10:06.340-05:00A Collared OakridgeTho' she has absolutely no recollection of this, the Geek found this blouse at a thrift store a few years ago. We both liked the fabric and the pattern, <br>
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but not the boxy shape.<br>
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I tried adding dart to the front and back, that made it fit better in the waist but didn't address the poor fit under the arms.<br>
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The shirt was placed in the 'ponder' file for several months.<br>
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Tasia then released the <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/oakridge-blouse-pdf-sewing-pattern/" target="_blank">Oakridge</a> pattern. It's nice having someone who designs for the pear-shaped among us.<br>
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I traced out my size placed, found the blouse, opened up the side seams, and placed the pattern pieces over the existing front and back. After cutting the blouse to the new shape, I resewed the side seams. I didn't change the hem or the collar.<br>
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I didn't move the dart, which may explain the drag lines toward my waist even tho' the fit under my arms is better.<br>
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But when you add a sweater, you can't see the imperfections.<br>
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Now I'll see how it fits when I start with a fresh piece of fabric rather than an existing shirt.<br>
<br>Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496322034513612612.post-68632353257590830902015-04-12T20:16:00.000-05:002015-04-12T20:17:29.856-05:00Front and Back. Front to Back. Front and...I'm not the only one who has trouble fitting trousers. It's a common lament on the blogs I read. Only <a href="http://roobeedoo.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/fo-culottes-of-awesome-mccalls-3657.html" target="_blank">Roobeedoo</a> has managed to nail a pair on the first outing. I'm thrilled for her and I hope I can find my perfect pattern too.<br>
My first attempt, started in January, was a full legged pair, <a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8751-products-14721.php?page_id=284&search_control=display&list=search" target="_blank">Vogue 8751</a>. I decided to insert use a back zipper because, for me, fly fronts don't always reflect how well something fits. The back zipper was a royal pain, taking me three attempts and I regretted trying to be clever;the fly front would have been much easier.<br>
The results are not what I'd hoped for and I'm not sure if I like the pattern enough to try fixing the problems.<br>
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But the real kicker was the way the yoke did(n't) fit. I think the pattern was made for someone whose hipline suddenly turns into a waist. Mine tend to taper in gradually.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">plus, the pockets stick out</td></tr>
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OK. Next. Vintage McCalls 5408 shorts with length added to the legs and pockets.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a prominsing start.</td></tr>
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This turned out to be quite hilarious. Again, I did the back zipper for the previously mentioned reason, and again, I should have done a fly front, but if I had, I wouldn't have learned something very interesting...<br>
First off, the fit was verrrrry strange. The back was fine, but the front was incredibly baggy. I puzzled about who this could have been drafted for, because they look very close fitting in the picture. I regret not taking a photo, becuase it reminded me of<a href="http://s116.photobucket.com/user/aquarian0849/media/udders002.jpg.html" target="_blank"> this</a> (without the pointy bits).<br>
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Needless to say, I had to take in the front quite a bit.<br>
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The back gaped, so I added a couple of darts. Then I found I had comehow cut the waistband too small<br>
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so I added a tab.<br>
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The fit at that point was not too bad, tho' the back was strangely low, <br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> There is a bit of a gap in the back because I didn't pull the zipper fully closed </td></tr>
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while the front was unusually high.<br>
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plus the pockets pull in the front a bit.<br>
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I'm not sure when the dime dropped, tho' I'm sure the experience among you have realized all along where I've been going with this...<br>
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Yes indeed. I'd somehow confused with the front and the back. <br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the original back, that still doesn't fit despite all my adjustments..</td></tr>
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I should be slightly offended to realize that because I have no derriere the front fits as a back better than the back would, but this is quite amusing.<br>
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So, modified the pattern so I had two 'fronts'.<br>
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And tried again. These aren't bad, I just need to take about an inch out of the rise so the waistband sits at my waist.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The weird lighter area is from sitting on my bicycle saddle</td></tr>
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I can't believe it's taken this long to get my first vintage pattern sewn and I'm starting to think I should just stick to skirts. I've marked my changed on the pattern pieces and will revisit this trouser thing later.Soxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264864517875161020noreply@blogger.com6