tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19396367920163379962024-03-13T02:17:32.693-05:00My Creative Eclectic LifeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977709288089624703noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939636792016337996.post-69163176154018281102014-01-02T13:10:00.001-06:002014-01-02T13:10:32.494-06:00One tired puppy!This is my son's two year old pit bull. While I have been trying to get the house organized and unpacked, he follows me from room to room. So last night I was working in my sewing room trying to get things in order and organized...when all of a sudden I hear snoring. I look over at him this is what I see...<br />
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I think I tired him out from all the walking back and forth through the house. LOL I know exactly how he feels though.<br />
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Hope everyone has a prosperous and blessed 2014<br />
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I absolutely LOVE how my dress came out. It was the exact look I wanted...simple and elegant!<br />
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Because I would be on my feet I had to wear sensible shoes (i.e. flats), but I can't wait for the opportunity to wear this dress again. I have these shoes and they look perfect with this dress.<br />
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I love the high ceilings in the new house (have a thing for high ceilings), I wanted a larger tree three Christmas' ago but let someone talk me out of it. This move, I decided to go ahead and get the bigger tree! And I am SO happy I did. I did not have the time to really decorate the tree how I wanted to, my goal was just to get it put up. So that is what I did tonight!<br />
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Merry Christmas from our home to yours!<br />
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INSANE right? Yeah it's downright <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>INSANE</b></span>!!!<br />
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So I started purging and packing up the non-essential stuff a few weeks ago. Thanks to Pinterest, I found some great tips in hopes of making this move go a little smoother than my last two move. After doing some research, I decided on renting a POD instead of hiring movers or renting a truck and doing the move ourselves. Price wise it's about the same amount of money, but stress wise it's going to be a whole lot easier!<br />
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Well in the midst of all this guess who gets sick? Yup you guessed it...the crazy lady that decides to move right before Christmas. I started medicating up as soon as I start feeling bad. But we all know, no matter what you take its just temporary relieve until this thing runs it course.<br />
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The POD shows up EARLY Saturday morning (7:30 am) so there's no sleeping in. Plus I have Messiah rehearsal at 10:30 and I need to catch the last part of our Women's Ministry 2014 kick off meeting right after.<br />
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With this sitting in my driveway, now this move officially feels real!!! It looks a lot smaller than I expected. And I got nervous trying to figure out how in the heck am I going to get my WHOLE house packed up into this. Thanks to my cousin who suggested I try Aleve Cold and Sinus. Yesterday I was feeling a LOT better. And got a LOT done. My game plan is first thing in = last thing out. <br />
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I moved all the storage boxes out of the garage with the exception of my Christmas decoration. Christmas decoration will either be loaded last, or moved in one of the cars. I am determined to have some sort of Christmas this year. So the tree is going to be the first thing that goes up! I have about 80% of the house packed. So all I have to do it move those boxes out of the house and into the pod.<br />
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I pick up keys to the new house on Friday. 5 days and counting!!!<br />
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MENTAL NOTE: Don't ever plan a move around the holidays!!!<br />
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Originally, I was not going to put up a tree. But I just could not do it. Christmas is my favorite holiday and I look forward to just sitting on the couch and looking at my tree. So I decided to go ahead and put it up.<br />
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Well, its my temporary tree. After we move on the 20th, then I will put up my regular tree.<br />
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Anyway, we are black formal dresses with a single strand of pearls. Cool, easy...I have both. Well I tried on the dress I already have last week. I was just going to make a bolero jacket to wear with it...but after trying it on, I realized...I need to make another dress. The one I have is not quite church appropriate, just a little tooooo low cut in the front. Sure, if I was a "B" cup I could get away with it, BUT...NOT! <br />
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So, it's on to plan "B". While I was looking for patterns for the jacket I saw this dress. I plan on altering the pattern so the the back is not as low and I will not be sewing the drape onto it.<br />
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Perfect....EASY! Just so happen JoAnn's had their Vogue patterns on sale for $3.99 Saturday. So I was lucky enough to get the only, the last of this pattern they had in the drawer.<br />
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While I was there, I looked at fabric. The pattern calls for fabric with a 4-way stretch. I did not want to sequins or anything shinny so I looked at velvet. They had a few options of crushed velvet, that was very reasonable ($5.99-$9.99) that also happened to be 40% off. But I did not like the look of them. They had that cheezy "renaissance fair" look to them. After about 30 minutes wandering up and down the aisle, I rand across a beautiful stretch velvet. The bolt said $7.99 AND it was on sale. Perfect...almost too perfect right? Right! Got up to the cutting table with it and um yeah too perfect! It was about a yard and a half of stretch velvet that was on the wrong bolt. :-/ The fabric that I wanted was $16.99 and that was all they had of it in black. Well, at least I figured out what kind of fabric I wanted to make the dress out of, so it was not a complete fail. Oh and I got my pattern.<br />
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Later in the week I went to Hancock's to see what they had. I love the fabric at Hancock's, I always find what I'm looking for (plus a few of things I did not know I was looking for). LOL Not only did they have the stretch velvet I wanted it was $14.99 AND 50% off!!! I plan on lining it with tricot.<br />
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Love it when a plan comes together! I wanted to cut out the dress that night, but did not get a chance to. Which is probably a good thing. In the meantime, I thoroughly read the directions and I've been reading a few articles on sewing velvet. <br />
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<b>Pattern Description: </b><br />
Pull over top with different varations. I cut/sewed view A<br />
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<b>Pattern Sizing:</b><br />
I cut a size 18<br />
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<b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?</b><br />
Yes<br />
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<b>Were the instructions easy to follow?</b><br />
I do not know, I misplaced the directions and had to pretty much wing it on my own. Was not sure how the neck facing should have been finished. I was concerned about it stretching out. so I basted it and finished it with a zig-zag stitch (I do not have a serger yet). Funny, the directions "showed up" when I was finished with it.<br />
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<b>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?</b><br />
No dislikes. It was very easy to sew. And unlike other reviewers I did not have a problem with the drape in the front being too low (even though it looks low in the dress form).<br />
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Edited to add: I wore the top to work today, and yes the front drape is a little low...it's more noticeable when you bend over.<br />
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<b>Fabric Used:</b><br />
Light weight poly printed fabric<br />
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<b>Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:</b><br />
I used the sleeves from view C<br />
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<b>Would you sew it again?</b><br />
Yes. Probably view A again but with the sleeves from view D.<br />
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<b>Would you recommend it to others?</b><br />
Yes. It seems like there were mixed reviews on this top. Mostly just personal preferences. I say give it a try, it's an easy top to sew.<br />
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Another great wardrobe piece for me! Top is shown with McCalls 3830<br />
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I know, no one but me will see the inside, but I really want a nice, professional finish in my seams. <br />
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So know I am on the hunt for a nice, affordable serger. This will (hopefully) be a one time purchase for me so I want to make sure I get one with all the features I need and will possibly need.<br />
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A couple of weeks ago I went to the sewing machine shop by my house to look at machines. They demonstrated how each machine worked and let me try it out. Ultimately, I decided on a Janome 1100D.<br />
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It's a little (well a lot) more than I expected to spend. I put it on layaway and I am excited about me decision. This will be my Christmas present to ME this year :-)<br />
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I am just excited beyond words right now. Every time I sit down to my machine I try to learn or master something new. My machine has 67 stitches and I know how to use maybe 4...now I can add one more to that list!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Pattern Description: </b> Top with various options.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Pattern Sizing:</b> I cut a size 20 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?</b> Yes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Were the instructions easy to follow?</b> Yes </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?</b> It was very easy to construct.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Fabric Used:</b> Not sure exactly what it is, it was some fabric I had in my stash. I think it was a crepe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:</b> I cut the neckline for view A and used the sleeves for view D closing them up. I also added 2" to the length of the bodice and the sleeves. And instead of facing it, I added bias to the neckline. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Would you sew it again? </b>Yes, I will definately sew it again. It is a great wardrobe builder.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Would you recommend it to others?</b> Yes</span><br />
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<b>Pattern Description:</b><br />
<b> </b>Pullover loose fitting top<br />
<b>Pattern Sizing:</b><br />
I cut in XL<br />
<b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?</b><br />
Yes<br />
<b>Were the instructions easy to follow?</b><br />
Yes<br />
<b>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?</b><br />
It was easy to sew and went together quickly.<br />
<b>Fabric Used:</b><br />
I used a rib knit that I purchased online for $1.00/yard. This was made as a "wearable muslin" that I will probably wear to lounge around the house with yoga pants.<br />
<b>Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:</b><br />
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<b>Would you sew it again? </b><br />
Yes, I plan on making this again, in a better fabric. I make make some alterations to the draped side of the top by removing some of the drape and adding a little more structure to it.<br />
<b>Would you recommend it to others?</b><br />
Yes I would. It was an easy top to make and is very versatile. You can dress it up or down depending on the fabric you use and how you accessorize it.<br />
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The top was made from some left over fabric from the V1250 dress that I made a couple of weeks ago that still needs to be hemmed. Thinking of holding off until I get my serger and doing a rolled hem on it. Anyway the the top is M6519 View B. It was a super easy top to make. I plan on making another so I can practice and perfect sewing binding on knits. I found a great tutorial on YouTube that I want to try next go round.</div>
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I saw this lampshade on Pinterest and knew I had to have one like it...or at least my version of it. Today I went to Hobby Lobby to start to gather my supplies for my next DIY project.<br />
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The ribbon was 50% off ($20 total) and this was the last two rolls of each of these, so it was perfect timing for me. Now all I have to do is find the lamps I want :-)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Pattern Sizing:</b> I cut a size 22, next time I make it I will probably cut an 20 or 18</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?</b> Yes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Were the instructions easy to follow? </b>Yes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?</b> Easy to sew, loose fitting and comfortable. Can easily be dressed up or dressed down with the right accessories or by constructing with a different fabric choice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Fabric Used: </b>Unknown, it was a med weight twill with a satin finish I had in my stash. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:</b> Lined</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Would you sew it again? </b>Yes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Would you recommend it to others?</b> Yes, every easy dress to make.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Conclusion: </b>Next time I sew it, I will add 3-4" inches to the length.</span></div>
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This is probably the oldest pattern in my stash...its date stamped October 2004!!! So yes, I have had this pattern quite some time. Sad thing is, it only took me a couple of hours to cut it out and sew it!<br />
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<b>Pattern Sizing:</b> 16-22 <b></b><br />
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<b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? </b>Yes <b></b><br />
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<b>Were the instructions easy to follow?</b> Yes <b></b><br />
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<b>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?</b> I loved this pattern. Very simple and easy to make. <b></b><br />
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<b>Fabric Used:</b> Black/Off White Geometric stretch Poly Twill Sateen 46W purchased from FabricMart.com. <br />
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<b>Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:</b> No alterations, however...instead of putting in the waist yoke, I added lining. I made view D which is a knee length skirt.<br />
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<b>Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?</b> I will definately sew it again. This pattern can be to base for sew many skirt options. Highly recommend you give it s try. I've had it for almost 10 years and McCalls still has it available for purchase, so the right there lets you know it a popular pattern. <b></b><br />
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<b>C</b><b>onclusion: </b>LOVE IT! <br />
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<b>Pattern Description: </b><i>Above mid-knee, straight dresses A, B, C have diagonal seams in front, back exposed zipper and extended shoulders, forming cap sleeve; dress A has front cut-out; dress B has diagonal, exposed decorative zippers; dress C has top-stitched seams.</i><br />
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<b>Pattern Sizing:</b> <i>I cut out Size 18</i><br />
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<b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?</b> <i>Yes it did.</i><br />
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<b>Were the instructions easy to follow?</b> <i>Yes, although I did not follow them step by step.</i><br />
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<b>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?</b> <i>As it was labeled, it was very easy to sew. Did not like the neckline or the length, so I made some modifications to the pattern.</i><br />
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<b>Fabric Used:</b><i> I used a printed Ponte Knit that was purchased online FrabricMart.com</i><br />
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<b>Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:</b> <i>The drawing on the pattern for view C made the neckline look very tight. So I dropped the center front neckline down about 1" and the back neckline down about 1/2". Because I am tall, I added 3" to the length. I also lined the top bodice so that I could have clean, seamless arm and neck openings.</i><br />
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<b>Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?</b> <i>I will definitely sew this again, it was a very easy dress to sew and it is very comfortable.</i><br />
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<b>Conclusion: </b><i>Very cute dress with endless options for styling.</i><br />
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I've had this organza fabric for quite some time. I love the color combination in the print. Originally I was going to use this fabric to make a dress, but after some thought decided to make a top instead.<br />
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So, this is what is on the sewing table this week.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977709288089624703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939636792016337996.post-16810454874802457302013-04-09T18:00:00.000-05:002013-04-09T22:50:20.969-05:00Hemming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My boyfriend and I were talking over the weekend and he mentioned he had a couple of pair of his work coveralls that were looking "raggedy" because they were too long and the hem was starting to fray. I'm like, just bring them with you when you come over and I will fix them. <br />
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He's seen some of the stuff I've sewn but has never actually seen me in action. So while we are waiting for dinner to finish up. I have him try in the pants so I can see how much they need to be hemmed. Marked my hem line and headed toward my sewing room. <br />
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So he's sitting in there with me, looking around in awe at all the gadgets and what not. It was kinda funny because he reminded me of a little kid getting a peek into the forbiden room...you know, "look but don't touch!" Less than 10 minutes later I have both pair of pants hemmed and ironed.<br />
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"Wow! These look professionally done!" I just smiled and him and replied "They were! I will send you my bill" I love my man! <br />
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Here is my review for McCall's 1 hr. Cardigan. I am currently participating in two challenges. One of which is www.patternreview.com pattern stash. This is a pattern I have had in my stash for a loooonnnngggg time. I tend to be cold natured and I thought this is the perfect project to have to lounge in. So this morning when I got up I decided to sew this up real quick<br />
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<b>Pattern Description: </b> 1 hr Cardigan<br />
<b>Pattern Sizing:</b> ZZ (Lrg-Xlg-XXlg) I cut the XXL because I wanted this to lounge in. I like to wrap up in stuff.<br />
<b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?</b> Somewhat.<br />
<b>Were the instructions easy to follow?</b> Yes
<b>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?</b> It was easy to cut and sew. Just two pattern pieces. Was not pleased with the overall shape of the completed project.<br />
<b>Fabric Used:</b> A light weight knit I had in my stash.<br />
<b>Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:</b> None<br />
<b>Would you sew it again?</b> No, probably not.<br />
<b>W</b><b>ould you recommend it to others?</b> No<br />
<b>Conclusion: </b> Not quite what I was looking for.<br />
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of the fabrics I scored at Walmart last week, at a whopping' $1.00 per
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Yeah, its Friday!!! You know what that means....MORE TIME FOR SEWING! I'm so glad I moved my sewing room, it has made a HUGE difference...I have my mojo back! I have been coming home every day and heading straight to the sewing room. Good thing it's just me at home, because no one would be eating or getting any kind of attention. My focus has been totally on sewing! And I am loving every minute of it. </div>
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I'm getting re-aquinted with my sewing machine and dusting out the cobwebs on my sewing skills. I even got inspired enought to take my degree off the bookshelf, frame it and proudly hang it on the wall. Goodness...just think of where my skills would be if I had really really done more sewing when I got out of school. But anyway...its never too late. Everything happens for a reason, in it's own due time.</div>
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...from Walmart of all places. I went over to the fabric section looking for ribbon for another project (no luck) and decided to check out the fabrics they had. I plan on making simple pencil skirts to add to my 2013 Wardrobe Challenge. So I got 9 yards of frabric for a total of $16!!! WINNING!!!<br />
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You can't tell from the picture, but the one on the left is a lemony yellow. Very sunny and happy! I will be sewing up a couple of things for spring with this one. I got 5 yds of it.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977709288089624703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1939636792016337996.post-6420001753725759772013-04-03T18:00:00.000-05:002013-04-03T18:00:01.094-05:00Gotta have a plan...<div style="text-align: justify;">
So I have been thinking about the "Sew Your Own Wardrobe" challenge trying to figure out how I am going to tackle this. At first, I was thinking....just sew outfits. But I could not quite rap my mind around that one. </div>
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Then I started to think back (realy think way back) on how we had to do our projects in school. So I decided to do "colllections" or mini-wardrobes. That way I can maximize on my wardrobe potential and have pieces that can coordniate with each other within the collection as well as inter-mix with other collections. This concept is also called "Sewing With A Plan" (SWAP).</div>
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So here's my SWAP...I'm thinking the base for each mini- wardrobe collection will consist of 5-6 peices:</div>
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2 - bottoms (any mix of skirt, pants or shorts)</div>
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And then add in a light weight jacket or cardigan for the spring/summer or a coat for the fall/winter. Plus what ever other outfit, dress, shirt, pants or what every I get inspired to sew through out the year.</div>
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