tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49062452199743734332024-03-12T21:46:46.738-07:00F is for Flamingoerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-14190100244734433932016-06-20T17:57:00.002-07:002016-06-20T17:57:51.460-07:00Me Made May 2016 - The rest of the month<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I'm not even going to apologize for posting this so late in June or rewriting what I started when Me Made May was actually still going on. We all get busy at times and for me the end of the school year is definitely one of those times. So in case you're going through a bit of Me Made May withdrawal this is for you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Me Made May is continuing to go pretty smoothly and while
there are some repeats I feel like I’m not struggling too much to keep things
interesting. At times it can be a bit of
a pain switching from a dog park outfit to a teaching outfit but that’s just a
bit of laziness on my part. Plus most of
my dresses don’t have pockets in them and leaves me without a place to stash my
phone, keys and more importantly dog treats and poop bags when walking Toohey.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 8</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Deer & Doe Plantain</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">After a beautiful and unusually warm late April/very
early May the weather has cooled down enough that longer sleeves are necessary.
This knit doesn’t have much stretch and the fit is a lot closer than my rayon
tee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 9</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Megan Nielsen Briar tee</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">One great thing about working with kids is that you can
get away with wearing more whimsical prints on the job. Which is great because this tee is super cozy
and I’m glad it doesn’t have to be relegated to the weekend only.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 10</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Deer & Doe Arielle blouse</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">For some crazy reason this blouse sat on my “almost done”
rack for way too long – we’re talking since the end of last summer. All that it needed was to have the shoulders
brought in a bit and the armholes finished.
Like I said crazy! So it was on
the top of my list of things to do to prepare for Me Made May and I’m glad it’s
finally in my closet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 11</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Jamie Christina Mission Maxi tank</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">A warm day at the dog park calls for a Mission Maxi
tank. A warm day hauling 11 sewing
machines around calls for a sleeveless Bleuet.
Unfortunately the lack of pockets means I need to carry a purse while
walking the puppy to carry treats and poop bags in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 12</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I wear this Datura a lot year round – sometimes on its own
and sometimes with a cardigan – and it’s starting to show it. A bit of slightly too aggressive seam grading
has led to a bit of a hole along the neckline.
Good thing I’ve got long hair because that way nobody else knows and I can
keep wearing it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 13</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Jamie Christina Mission Maxi tank</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Megan Nielsen Tania culottes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">This is a favorite summertime outfit. These were my first Tania culottes and
wearing them reminds me I need to make another pair or two. At least one more fun print and maybe a solid
go with everything one as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 14</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Deer & Doe Datura</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I wore this with a navy sweater most of the day, really
just took that off after mowing my parents’ yard. This fabric was doublefaced
which made it super easy to mix and match.
I need some more of these in my closet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 15</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Maria Denmark Kirsten Kimono tee</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Two days ago I was comfortable with bare legs and a jean
jacket late at night and now here I am wearing a wool sweater… Despite the
extreme weather shift I was happy to wear my Central Park Hoodie (which
according to Ravelry is almost a requirement on the site) knit in equally
popular Cascade yarn. This is the Lake
Chelan Heathers colorway and always reminds me of family vacations spent there
as a little kid. The white tee is a
basic goes with everything piece.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 16</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Continuing the wool theme is this aquarium colored merino
blend jersey. Lightweight but warm I was
thinking I had put this away until fall but am glad to have gotten at least one
more wear out of it until then.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 17</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Sewaholic Renfrew tee</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I was excited to discover the turquoise stripes match my
sneakers almost perfectly. Not pictured
but I made a matching pair of undies out of the scraps and wore those as
well. Because that’s not weird, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 18</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Sew House Seven Mississippi Ave dress</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I wore this at the end of April and tried hard not to
wear it again right away. I almost did
the previous Friday but quickly remembered that the last time I wore it was a Friday
and that class is quite observant. The double
gauze is super comfy and I need more of it in my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 19</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Megan Nielsen Briar tee</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Yet another Briar… clearly I like my me made tees. I might need a little more diversity in which
patterns I use. Regardless it was very comfortable
to wear on a day spent running around doing errands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 20</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Sewaholic Alma blouse</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I don’t wear a lot of yellow but I always make a mental
note to do so more often after pulling this top out. The sunny color contrasts nicely with denim
but this time I opted not to wear my floral statement necklace I usually wear with
it to avoid any clanking when I’m constantly bending over while teaching.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 21</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Deer & Doe Bruyere</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I still think the white background makes this a very
spring appropriate flannel shirt. This time
I wore it with leggings and boots to mix things up but in all honestly I will
probably stick to jeans in the future. A
slightly sad day in that my parents are back in town and came over to pick up
Toohey. I’ll miss the cuddly little
photobomber.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 22</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Tilly & the Buttons Bettine top</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I finished this up the night before and couldn’t wait to
wear it. Unfortunantely I couldn’t find
the perfect pink little flower buttons I picked out. So I quickly added some basic black buttons
and called it a (temporary) day. The Gertie
floral and strawberry print rayon seemed perfect for a day spend picking out
plants at Flower World. As much as it
seemed like a good idea to bring the puppy he was pretty distracted trying to
greet everyone and it made deciding on plants a bit more difficult. Still T was super excited to see me again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 23</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Deer & Doe Sureau</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Just like last year I didn’t think and wore this super
lightweight lawn dress to windiest school I teach at which also happens to be
on top of a hill. Luckily the wind wasn’t
so bad and I only had to yank my skirt down once. Other than that this continues to be one of
my favorite spring dresses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 24</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Deer & Doe Plantain</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Not much else to say about this that wasn’t said on day
one.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Deer & Doe Bleuet</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I could probably fill my closet with various Bleuets and
most of them would also include pearl snaps. In fact I’m already working on
dress #4 and a shirt version.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 26</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Tilly & the Buttons Bettine top</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">After searching all over I eventually found the intended pink
buttons at the bottom of my purse. I immideately
took off the uninspired black buttons and set to work adding buttonholes and attaching
the pink buttons. Which naturally meant I
couldn’t wait any longer to wear it again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 27</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Kitschy Coo Lady Skater</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I’ve made a few Lady Skaters and this one continues to be
my favorite. It works great in the
spring and is easy to layer in the fall. In my after school classes we're doing a charity project making Snuggles (think animal blankies) for the local animal shelter through the <a href="http://www.snugglesproject.org/" target="_blank">Snuggles Project</a>. Shouldn't surprise anyone what I decided to make the sample with...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 28</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Megan Nielsen Briar</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Toohey is always super excited when I visit and that
involves a lot of jumping, wiggling and licking. That doesn’t always translate
into nice clothes. Hence another Briar
repeat.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Sewaholic Renfrew mini dress</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">This was a me-made that I misplaced and couldn’t find it
at all last fall but recently unearthed it when I was going through a box of
summer clothes. It’s just a Renfrew
chopped off a bit below the waist and a gathered rectangle attached as a
skirt. FYI if you’re thinking of doing
the same don’t just add a skirt to the tee instead of a hem band, the
proportions are off and it just looks weird.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Day 30</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Papercut SJ tee</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">This is my second SJ tee and I didn’t stretch the
neckband enough before attaching it.
I’ve since ripped it out (of course I serged it) and redid it. I imagine I’ll be making more of these in the
future.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Sewaholic Cambie</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">To me seersucker screams summer and warm weather. I’m glad the weather warmed up again so I
could wear this dress all day this month and not just change into it after the
dog park. Plus it always impresses kids
when you tell them that you made it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Every year I think I need more separates in my closet and
especially when puppy sitting this is even more apparent. This month I’ve been making more of an effort
to sew more tops and trying out different patterns. But when Toohey is around my productivity is
lower as he frequently thinks that time would be better spent playing and/or
cuddling with him and it can be hard to disagree with him. After he went back to my parents I suddenly
had a lot more free time to spend sewing guilt free. Naturally at that point May was almost over… I’m
sure I’m not the only one with furry little distractions out there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Overall it was another successful Me-Made-May! I made some new tops to wear with jeans and
have more planned. There’s a few things
I didn’t pull out that I tend to only wear during this challenge which was
nice. I hate wearing something because I
feel like I should but don’t really care for.
I tend to wear clothes I made a lot but love talking about the challenge
when I’m teaching since it gives the kids an idea of what they can do with the
skills I’m teaching them. Plus kids are
always impressed when you tell them that you made what you’re wearing. No big new revelations this time around, I
could still do with some more separates although I’m doing better at using a
larger variety of patterns so it doesn’t look like I’m wearing the same thing
all the time just in different colors.
I’d say my wardrobe goes together reasonably well as a whole. I'm fond of the blue/green spectrum and snag nice fabrics in those colors when I see them knowing I will eventually get around to sewing them up.</span></div>
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Oh, and Toohey managed to show up in 20 photos. Next year I really need to make him pose more. He likes being in photos and is really good at "sit and wait" while I set everything up. </div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-70968677537061151312016-05-08T17:42:00.002-07:002016-05-08T17:42:57.418-07:00Me Made May 2016 Week 1
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This year I knew Me Made May was going to be a bit more
challenging since my usual cute spring dresses aren’t super great at the dog
park. I mean, odds are a dog (perhaps
mine perhaps not) will jump up on me.
Naturally a huge golden retriever did this on the day I wore a white
tank top… Regardless I wanted to try and not dress like I’m pre or post dog
park all times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 1</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Deer & Doe Plantain tee</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Deer & Doe Chardon skirt</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Stuck to capris with my tee at the dog park – Toohey loves
to go in the water and I always end up getting splashed. The Chardon has good sized pockets on it
which made it easier to carry all the extra stuff I need when walking the dog
around the neighborhood later in the day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 2</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sewaholic Thurlow shorts</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jamie Christina Mission Maxi tank</span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Maria Denmark Kirsten Kimono tee</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Naturally this is what I wore when a gigantic dog jumped
up on me. Luckily its’ been dry at the dog
park so he only left a small dirty spot by the neckline of the tank. I was going to change my top anyways to
teach.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 3</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Megan Nielsen Briar Tee</span><br />
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The day started off warm at the dog park, hence the
shorts but started cooling down in the afternoon. Oh well, the shorts are a bit
too short for an elementary school so the pants were going to come out
regardless.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 4</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Deer & Doe Bruyere</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today was chilly so I pulled out my plaid flannel Bruyere. Very appropriate for a fickle Seattle day in
May.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 5</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hey June Lane Raglan</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is my first Lane Raglan and the rayon jersey was
just warm enough that in the afternoon I could ditch the jacket. Although it's not the best with the belt I'm wearing - the buckle is just big enough that it sticks out in an unattractive bump but I couldn't be bothered to switch belts half way through the day. As a bonus it doesn't look that bad in photos or possibly real life but I know it's there.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tilly & the Buttons Bettine dress</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A total wardrobe change today between the dog park and
teaching. Later on I had to change out
of the dress to walk the dog due to a lack of pockets. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jamie Christina Mission Maxi tank</span><br />
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I had intended to change after 2+ hours at the dog park
but it ended up being an all about the puppy day. Toohey and I went to a total of three
different parks and he didn’t end up as tired as I hoped he would be. This was my first Mission Maxi tank and I’ve
never gotten around to hemming it. At
this point I doubt I ever will.<br />
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It's just week one but so far I think Me Made May is
going well. Yes, I wear the same shoes
every day to the dog park but they’re made out of Gore-Tex so my feet stay nice
and dry down on the beach. Some days I enjoy the wardrobe changes but obviously
there are other days I can’t be bothered.
Also I've been busy sewing another pair of shorts since I seem to be wearing them most days for at least part of the time. I hope everyone else is starting the month off strong!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Whew! Nothing like
Me Made May to make remember that I still have a blog. Last year was really
busy (hence the radio silence) but there was lots of sewing going on. In fact that included a fashion show where I
sent six looks down the runway that I created.
But enough about the past, let’s talk about sewing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><a href="http://www.alliemjackson.com/">Allie J</a> has started hosting a social sewing series and to
kick everything off the theme for April was <a href="http://www.alliemjackson.com/2016/04/social-sew-1-spring-showers.html">April Showers</a>. This was perfect timing as in my sewing queue
I had a dress was the most obvious interpretation of the theme. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">This is <a href="http://sewhouse7.com/products/the-mississippi-avenue-dress-top-1">Sew House Seven’s Mississippi Ave</a>
dress made out of raindrop print double gauze. I bought the PDF of this pattern
way back in August 2015 as part of the Sew Independent’s Sewing Indie Month
Bundle. It reminded a lot of a favorite
Anthropologie dress with the partial elastic waist but smooth front but I was
neck deep in fashion show sewing so I had to resist the temptation. Fast forward to April 2016 and it seemed like
the perfect spring dress. I found the
double gauze at my local <a href="http://www.pacificfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Pacific Fabrics</a> and while I knew I wanted to make a
dress out of it I finally decided that this was a pattern and fabric match made
in heaven.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtl9dh-9MbYsAzoAZC_XPDpSIHWxMfblocFqqUZK7GXqB7KgxZOjFOBXy6ddQSIsItswqX4PHqv0SA7_PkmYSRzht5Qx1C9jiG7si4vS11eEVEB4Z4FWlOVNv7XTH_8OmVz3yqE3QxtfY/s1600/raindrops07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Having never sewn a Sew House Se</span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">ven pattern before I did
a quickie muslin of the bodice and kinda pulled it close to simulate how it
would look with elastic and gathered shoulders.
The fit seemed pretty good and my bra wasn’t peeking out so I decided to
move forward and cut the double gauze. Tracing
the pattern was quick since there’s not that many pieces and everything seemed
to line up pretty well. I appreciated that the cutting layout was set up with
directional prints in mind and with a few minor tweaks I was able to have
enough remaining fabric left over to make something else. To be fair I chose
not to cut out the shoulder ties or neck and armhole bias strips because I was
a little worried about bulk. Cutting my
fabric didn’t take much time at all so I was able to start sewing right away. I
sewed this dress up over a couple evenings.
I used my serger to finish my seams although it did start acting up a
couple times so a few edges look less than perfect. The waist on the dress is intended to be slightly
above the natural waist. My waist measurement is pretty small so next time I might
lower it an inch so it does sit on my natural waist.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I found some lovely Cotton + Steel lawn on another trip to
Pacific Fabrics that perfectly matches the occasional turquoise raindrop in the
print. I used this on my neck and
armhole bias facings. Next time I will cut
it a bit narrower and use it more as a binding.
On some of the curves it seemed a little excessively wide but nothing
that a bunch of steam from my iron couldn’t force into submission. I had some left over bias strip and cut that
in half lengthwise for the shoulder ties.
The bias will discourage fraying and allow me to skip tying knots at the
ends. This will make it a bit less bulky
under a close fitting cardigan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Here in Seattle we’ve had a weirdly dry and warm April
but that wasn’t the case yesterday when I wore it for the first time. But even with the cool weather and my low
tolerance to cold I was plenty warm during the day without needing to add
tights. I can see wearing this dress a
lot – even during early fall. I also have fabric set aside to make another that
will be even easier to layer up and keep wearing all year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I’ve been waiting until the very eve of <a href="http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com/2016/04/me-made-may-16-sign-up-here.html">Me Made May</a> to
figure out this year’s challenge. I spent
a lot of time trying to decide how to make it a bit different from the past but
also fit into my everyday life. In the
end I accepted that my usual pledge would be more of a challenge this year so
it wasn’t necessary to come up with anything new. This has everything to do with my newish
puppy. Daily trips to the dog park don’t
really play nice with pretty dresses that you wish to keep clean. There’s always the chance of getting jumped
up on and considering the park has lake access odds are high that those paws
are muddy. So really I just want to
avoid wearing a me-made top and the same jeans every day, even if that means
multiple wardrobe changes throughout the day.
So here we go…</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 10.0pt;">'I, Erin of fisforflamingo.blogspot.com &
@fisforflamingo (Instagram) sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May '16. I endeavor
to wear at least one handmade item each day and hopefully fully me-made two
days a week for the duration of May 2016.'</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I’m really looking forward to checking out what everyone
else is up to this month and picking up tons of inspiration!</span></div>
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erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-24355923520582161352015-06-20T23:39:00.000-07:002015-06-20T23:39:10.496-07:00Me Made May 15 wrap up & final days
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I hope everyone participating in Me Made May ended strong
and enjoyed their challenges and everyone else isn’t bored by all updates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just remember: inspiration can be anywhere, I
know I’ve found it checking out other people’s makes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second half of the month is typically the
time when repeats start cropping up and I won’t disappoint on that aspect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also there’s Memorial Day weekend in the US
and that’s provided a bonus challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
went down to Berkeley for a family wedding which meant I wanted to bring out my
favorite makes but also not bring my entire closet along.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I think today was mostly about the shoes – which is also
the #1 reason I bought this fabric.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
especially thrilled to hold them up to each other and see just how closely they
matched.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You take a basic t-shirt and
jeans outfit, add in matching shoes and it goes up a notch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">One thing I like about Me Made May is giving the garments
in the back of your closet some love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
almost always wear lower necklines so I have a tendency to fuss with this dress
despite it otherwise being super comfy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Which is probably why I rarely wear it out – today it pulled the inside
cleaning shift after spending the morning deep cleaning my deck.</span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Deer & Doe Datura<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I knew I wouldn’t be able to wear this just once this
month. It’s been warmer than expected this week so a sleeveless top is a must
for looking presentable after hauling a dozen sewing machines in and out of the
car twice and picking my parents (plus 3 large, heavy bags) up from the
airport.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 21</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sewaholic Alma<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is my heavy lifting day of teaching – 13 sewing
machines carried two by two up 2 sets of stairs and down the hall to a
classroom – and according to my phone it was 79 degrees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even completely underlined, this Swiss dot
blouse is still lightweight enough to help keep me cool and not sloppy looking by
evening when this photo was taken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Another warm weather top, I hate wearing it with a sweater or cardigan
due to the collar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 22</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tilly & the Buttons Coco</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I spent a good part of the day traveling from Seattle
down to Berkeley for my cousin’s wedding reception so comfort was key.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enter Tilly & the Button’s Coco dress
made out of navy and white striped French terry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made this just before the trip and looking
back at these photos I need to redo the hem – it’s drooping down a bit at the
sides.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Biscayne Orca Dress<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Weather in Berkeley was much cooler than Seattle so I had
to rethink my options, meaning the shorts had to stay in the suitcase.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This top ended coming out sooner and I spent
most of the day with my jacket on so it didn’t really matter what I was wearing
underneath.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Surprisingly late in the
afternoon it warmed up enough while wandering through the Berkeley Botanical
Gardens where the reception was taking place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’ll be doing a separate post on the dress but it’s my first design
project at fashion school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was super
excited to have it finished in time to wear to the reception, knowing I would
be getting questions about what I’ve been up to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It turned out to be perfect for dancing with
the skirt being made for <s>twirling </s>shaking it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 24</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Grainline Hemlock Tee<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I had been hesitating on Grainline’s Hemlock tee for a while
due to the lack of sizing options, but after picking up this tissue weight
jersey featuring a massive print I thought I would give it a try.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m so glad I did because the oversized shape
didn’t break up the print too much and was super quick to put together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only thing I would change is the sleeve
length, it’s at that awkward length where instead of being 3/4 length it looks
like I ran out of fabric and cut them too short.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But that’s an easy fix.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regardless it was comfy for a chilly post
wedding picnic, hanging out with family and driving up to Sacramento.</span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Megan Nielsen Briar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bonus puppy photo – everyone’s favorite cute and furry
accessory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was another travel day
which also included picking up my parents’ new little puppy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is probably my favorite t-shirt due to
the print so I knew it was going to make more than one appearance this
month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But back to the puppy: his name
is Toohey, a mini Australian Shepard, total sweetheart and a wonderful little
traveler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He went through airport
security like a champ and slept through the entire flight – including take-off
and landing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Expect to see more of him
in future photos!</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Megan Nielsen Briar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Another puppy photo and another Briar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the last moment I threw this in my
suitcase in case I decided to spend the night at my parent’s house and get in
some more puppy time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Naturally I
decided that was necessary and spent the morning playing with the little guy
before leaving to go teach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite all
the changes Toohey went through during the past 24 hours, he bounced back and
seemed to enjoy getting to know his new family and home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will say I was surprised this was the first
time in May I wore this shirt, the perils of being stuck in the dirty laundry
pile…</span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Deer & Doe Bleuet<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This was my second Bleuet and I decided to stick with my
love of pearl snaps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because why
unbutton a shirt dress when you can rip it open and feel like the Hulk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(With the added bonus of not having to sew
any buttons on later to wear it again!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
dress is super comfy to wear and makes it very quick to get dressed in the
morning and still feel put together.</span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jamie Christina Mission Maxi Tank</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Colette Madeline Mini Bloomers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I was feeling under the weather today so put the minimal
amount into what I wore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The main
difference between my me made pjs and my “outfit” is the tank top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite having made this over a year ago I still
haven’t gotten around to properly hemming it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Needless to say, it was the perfect thing to wear on a hot day when it
seemed like effort just to move to the couch.</span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sewaholic Thurlow shorts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This was the outfit I had planned to wear last weekend if
only the weather had played along.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
love, love these shorts!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They’re a plaid
seersucker that I wish I could wear ALL YEAR LONG.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I miss them during winter and really should
make a couple more tops to wear with them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Speaking of making more, I should whip up a few more pairs of shorts as
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I struggled to get the trousers to
fit right, but didn’t have many issues with making these.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think the pattern is worth it just for the
shorts.</span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jamie Christina Mission Maxi mini dress<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is one of my ideal warm weather outfits and I’m so
glad I didn’t give up on this fabric.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite
being stiff as all get out when it arrived, it has softened up in the wash and
is thick enough not to show what I’m wearing underneath.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The weather was a bit cooler than expected so
I was glad for the matching tee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regardless
even in a dress I got plenty of puppy play in.</span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Deer & Doe Plantain<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Woo-hoo! Last time taking a daily photo!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rather than go out with a bang with a fun
sundress I decided to go dog friendly as I had a puppy and two big dogs to play
with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really need to make a couple
more Plantains in rayon knits as they’re so easy to wear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Once again I enjoyed a successful Me Made May.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t have too many problems figuring out
what to wear, although I do need some more separates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is basically the same conclusion I came
to last year but made minimal progress on – although now it’s more necessary
with my more physical job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had hoped
to make a pair of shorts and jeans but life got busy and that didn’t
happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus my parents’ new puppy, Toohey,
was an adorable fluffy distraction towards the end of the month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I can’t complain or blame the little guy,
not much beats a puppy when deciding how to spend free time and the look on his
face while bounding over to me when I come to visit tells me I made the right
decision.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That said those shorts will
get made!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The jeans may have to wait
until it gets closer to fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do want
to make some more tops for the summer and maybe a few dresses as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although I do have a school fashion show
coming up in September and need that to be my main focus.</span></div>
erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-24892997150866764252015-05-18T02:01:00.000-07:002015-05-18T02:01:14.338-07:00Me Made May 15 Week 2<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Just past the half way mark for the month and I’m still
having fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s the latest play by
play:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Despite being my least favorite Renfrew to photograph
(tiny stripes make the camera’s eye twitch), this is my favorite to wear. One thing
I do need to remember is that the shirt is way more sheer than it appears so I really
need to pay attention what I wear underneath.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 13</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">What can I say?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m
a sucker for stripes and these were pretty easy to match up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s nice being able to wear it without a
bulky cardigan again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">These green jeans are one of the main reasons I could
never go Me-Mades only in May.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love
them way too much and have never found comparable stretch denim in a similar
weight and hue intensity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But they go
perfectly with a basic navy tee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This was a favorite dress last year from the second I finished
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Light and floaty, it’s super comfy
on a warm day although it is a little risky when a breeze kicks up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So naturally that’s what tried to happen while
loading sewing machines in my car in front of an elementary school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rest of the day it was perfect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is one of those garments that when I pull it out I wonder
why I don’t wear it more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then I remember
that the thickness of the knit means it’s more of a cold weather dress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Not every girl is obsessed with the LBD, some of us
prefer navy as our “goes with everything” neutral.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This navy cotton jersey Lady Skater is
mine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a great addition to my Blue
Thunder Friday and game day wardrobe during football season and works equally
well during post season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its works
equally well for running errands and mowing the lawn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started the day with the scarf but when the
day refused to warm up quick enough I ditched it for the jacket.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I hope everyone else is still going strong during this Me
Made May!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-11971985900813944012015-05-12T01:42:00.000-07:002015-05-12T01:42:57.367-07:00Me Made May 15 Week 1.5
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m back!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There’s
nothing like Me Made May to get back in gear blogging.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sure, there hasn’t been <s>much</s> any
writing going on but there has been sewing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And if I ever have to make a decision on time, that’s the way it’s going
to go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I hemmed and hawed for quite a while trying to figure out
my pledge this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During the warmer
months I rely pretty heavily on dresses but despite spring coming early to
Seattle this year I haven’t been wearing them as much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I have a number of tops I’ve made, a
lot of them would fall under the T-shirt category.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And let’s be honest: that can get pretty
boring to look at.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The main reason for
this shift is that I’ve starting teaching afterschool sewing classes at local
elementary schools five days a week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That
means hauling 10-13 sewing machines plus supplies back and forth, and in one
instance up and down stairs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Much easier
to do in pants – so I should probably make some.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I’ve got some RTW pants that fit pretty well
so I haven’t been too inspired on that front.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Needless to say when I do make jeans I’m definitely using one of the
student machines to make construction easier without having to constantly
switch thread.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ultimately, this was my pledge:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“I,
Erin of fisforflamingo.blogspot.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ’15.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I endeavor to wear at least 1 item of
clothing I’ve made each day and PJs every night for the duration of May
2015.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition I’ll avoid any
complete outfit duplicates and strive to make at least 1 pair of jeans and
shorts before month end.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yeah, so how have I done so far?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s check out the game tape… er,
photos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>FYI, my hair is the same in the
first several photos because I waited to take them after getting a haircut! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This was my first version of this blouse and really like
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s gotten a lot of wear year round
with a sweater over it when it’s colder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I like how the rayon challis drapes and is easy to wear.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jamie Christina Mission “Maxi</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Megan Nielsen Briar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So I’ve made a couple Mission Maxis, and while one is
actually a maxi I get more wear out of the minis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was a sort of a last minute St. Patrick’s
Day make since I knew it would get more than just a once a year wearing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Kelly green ponte can be worn in Seattle
almost year round and doesn’t ride up if worn with tights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The burnout floral jersey was my first
Briar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its pure coincidence that the
greens in the dress and shirt match, but will allow me to wear this Briar more
out in public if I’m not in a crop top mood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Is there an age limit on how old you can be to wear one?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Right off the bat I just want to put it out there that I don’t
believe leggings are pants nor do I wear them as such in public.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course in the privacy of my own home all
bets are off!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I spent the day doing
boring housework and some cross stitch and I like to sit cross-legged on the
couch – which is way more comfortable in leggings than jeans.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This dress gets a lot of wear spring through fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I doubled up the lightweight burnout floral
jersey and never worry about it being see thru.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is fabric I threw in my Girl Charlee cart late last
year on a whim… and it ended up being my favorite of the bunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a soft, cotton blend thin sweater knit
type fabric with black horses printed on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I added black ribbing at the neckline and as sleeve bands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This Alma made it’s MMM debut last year and came about
when my serger cut a hole in the bust of a Bleuet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It couldn’t be fixed so I had to go out and
buy more fabric which allowed me to cut this shirt out of the substantial remainder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m wearing it with a navy silk noile pair of
Tania culottes, with this pair being cut at the L or XL length. (I can’t quite
remember.) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I plan on going into more
detail on them in a future post if only to share my adventure in hemming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This might be my favorite Briar from 2014 – it has
parrots, nonprecious flowers, and bright accents of aqua and pink.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wear this a lot in the spring/summer and
let it sneak into winter too to remind me that warm weather will return at some
point.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My first Alma, this goes all the way back to MMM13.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last year I wore almost this exact same outfit,
subbing in capris for jeans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I almost
wore the same big, floral necklace too before I realized the jangling would
drive me insane while leaning over while teaching.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This kimono tee was made specifically with these culottes
in mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted something that didn’t
have to be tucked in or be too long if I didn’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These Tanias are way up on my all-time
favorite makes list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It contains a lot
of my faves: blue/green in color, polka dots and a short length.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus I actually graded the pattern properly in
order for it to fit my waist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are
a favorite to wear in warm weather as the rayon challis stays nice and cool and
the swishyness of the legs create mini breezes as I walk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(TMI?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Another laid back day at home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was my test version of the Mission Maxi
and despite being over a year old; I still have yet to properly hem it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The edge is simply serged, honestly at this
point I seriously doubt I’ll ever go back and twin hem it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The weather temperature inside went back and
forth between chilly and warm so I was constantly putting on/taking off this
sweatshirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was originally drawn to
the wider neckline than what is usually offered but after making it I think it’s
too wide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really should rip the
ribbing off and replace it with a wider band.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I got the polka dot ponte in the same order as the purple horses but am disappointed
in it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ponte looks a little too polyestery
for me and is pretty thin. The black sweatshirt fleece on the contrast sleeves
was so much thicker and warmer that I ended up buying some in white and
interlining the ponte with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So now it’s
nice and cozy and the polka dots help take my mind off the appearance of the
ponte.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Having made a couple of Plantains now I definitely prefer
when it’s made from a knit with a lot of drape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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straight it’s held up well and hasn’t gotten too twisty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In general, MMM15 has gone well so far, but it’s still
early.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve worn a skirt a couple times
during the week – some schools make it easier than others – and kept a good mix
of shirt patterns going on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even mowed
the lawn in my Mission Mini/Briar combo!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was smarter last weekend and had a change of clothes (Striped Kirsten
Kimono Tee included) so I didn’t get my Tanias sweaty. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spring in Seattle is still pretty chilly in
the mornings and evenings and clearly my #1 way survive is to add boots.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As an added bonus I’m introducing the next generation of
sewers to Me Made May.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of my students
have already caught on that I wear a lot of the clothes they see me wear and often
ask questions about them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even had
questions about how could they participate if the only clothing they’ve made is
an apron.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Completely adorable!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regardless I’m seeing a huge interest in
sewing at the elementary level which can only be a good sign for the future.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-21491012777849604632014-12-24T21:43:00.000-08:002014-12-24T21:43:17.534-08:00Majestic Moose<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hello, after months of slight problems with technology and being busy with school, finally I have something to share!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And as a bonus it’s a twofer of sewing <em>and </em>knitting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">First of all I just want to say that I would <em>never</em> call myself a fast knitter but Andi Satterlund’s </span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/majestic-moose" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Majestic Moose</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> vest knit up very quick!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like I had </span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Flamingowest/majestic-moose" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">grand delusional plans</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> on December 14<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> that I had to have one for THIS Christmas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know we’re talking <strong><em>serious crazy</em></strong> here considering I had plans to make a few presents and still had fabric to choose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Actually I had bought all the various yarn colors for the moose head during Knit Picks Thanksgiving sale which many people must have taken advantage of because it took much longer than usual to ship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still, considering some of the great yarn deals that were offered it’s not much of a surprise.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Malls have great backgrounds this time of year!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Never having done intarsia before I decided to knit the
vest in the round and then add the moose by duplicate stitch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This ended up being a very good idea and
avoided me having to curse a blue streak later on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus I figured my embroidery knowledge would
help make this a much speedier project and I basically had no room for delays.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In a couple days I had the body done and was starting in on the duplicate stitching.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had the face done and was starting in on the left antler(?) when I realized I was getting dangerous close to the end of my knitting and still had a fair amount of duplicate stitching to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a quick count and then several slower recounts I realized that a fair bit of the design was going to be cut off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I went through all the other projects on Ravelry and nobody else had this problem but I also couldn’t find another XS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wanting to do it right I took all the stitching out restarted 4 rows lower.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All the while I thanked my lucky stars I didn’t decide to try my hand with intarsia on this project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The second time around the duplicate stitching went much
better – I think in the very beginning on version one I was stitching a bit too
tight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I still didn’t get all the
stitches on the left hand side on, I think I’m missing 3-4 but I didn’t want
the moose to be too low on my chest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
I like to think it’s only visible if you stare at the pattern and then look
very closely at the vest – something you shouldn’t be doing while I’m wearing
it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Overall I’m very excited with how the vest turned
out!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even better, I finished within my
slightly unreasonable timeline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
warm and cozy without being too bulky and the moose head makes me smile when I see
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like that it’s festive and cold
weather fun without being totally Christmassy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This way I can wear it throughout
winter without being the fashion equivalent of that house still decorated for
Christmas in February.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I’m really
looking forward to wearing it a lot during the next couple months!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m also wearing my second pair of Megan Nielsen's <a href="http://megannielsen.com/products/tania-culottes-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Tania culottes</a>, this
time a more all season version.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used
my same graded down pattern as last time but this time used the XL length.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used a navy silk noil which I thought would
make it a bit more casual but the nubby texture would make it a bit interesting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I slipstitched the waistband facing and totally
forgot until they were hemmed about interfacing the fabric before inserting the
zipper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not that it gave me any
problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, this fabric was
extremely low maintenance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hung them
up to allow the hem to drop but the next day when I went to even it out I realized
I didn’t have to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Surprisingly the hem
didn’t distort at all and was just as even as they had been while lying out on
my cutting/sewing table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Talk about a
very pleasant surprise!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fabric was
too thick to use my narrow hem foot so I serged the edge and used that to help
evenly press the hem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The actual hemming
went quickly and afterwards looked just as even.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To be honest over the past few weeks I’ve
kinda expected the hem to go all wonky on me but it hasn’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So sometimes you get lucky with circular
hems.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In a perfect world I would’ve worn this with a shirt I’ve
made as well, but that hasn’t quite made it to the top of my To Do list yet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m very happy with both of these makes
separately and love how well they go together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The vest is probably the first piece of winter clothing that I’ve
actually gotten very excited about as I greatly favor my summer clothes.</span></div>
erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-37602177763569002422014-09-05T03:33:00.000-07:002014-09-05T03:33:27.536-07:00Dos Plantains<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My computer and camera seem to be having an on and off friendship lately and this was written when they definitely weren't speaking. And we all know that a sewing blog + no pictures = no bueno. The good news is that they've recently kissed and made up so yea photos!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I seem to be on a knits kick right now – with the exception
of my most recent make, it’s been all knits all the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time I’ve made Deer & Doe’s Plantain
which is another free pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Considering
I seem to be a bit obsessed with this pattern line, there was no way I could
skip this one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Deer & Doe’s first
PDF pattern, it includes options for short, ¾ or long sleeves plus super cute
elbow patches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lucky you, this is a
twofer post so you get to see how it looks in different fabrics.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I made my first version was way back from April or May and used
a super drapey rayon jersey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not gonna
lie, this was a pain to cut as the pattern is printed slightly off grain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I debated which was more important, staying
on grain or keeping the pattern lined up and figured it was a draw.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I did a little bit of both and hoped for
the best.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I.e. minimum twisting. I’m
really glad my plan from the beginning was for short sleeves to avoid any
awkward arm twisting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not 100% satisfied
with my neck binding, but not enough to have another go at it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The good news is that so far I haven’t noticed any
twisting!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Even after going through the laundry several times! </span>At some point I do want to
make another and not have to compromise on the grain situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If nothing else it’ll be more enjoyable to
cut and make.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Version #2 is my more recent sporty version.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time I went with a navy and white
striped cotton/poly blend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know, poly…
but I loved the stripe and chose to overlook its synthetic sins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>FYI, most of the poly seems s to be located in
the white stripes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used more of my <s>hoarde</s>d
saved interlock scraps for the elbow patches on the ¾ length sleeves.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A quick word on those elbow patches, the pattern is
genius and shows the perfect placement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t
be thrown off on the off-center pattern placement and pretend you know better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As drafted they will fall smack dab over your
elbows, although depending on arm length they may need to be adjusted up or
down a bit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used a straight stitch to
attach them and then ended up going back with a narrow zigzag right along the
edge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Initially I cut my band on the crossgrain but this jersey
doesn’t have much stretch and it didn’t look that great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus it didn’t look like I used a consistent
stitching line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I ripped out the
serging and debated if I could get a better result with a second try.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After deciding that was doubtful based on the
fabric’s lack of stretch I remembered by previously mentioned interlock scraps
that I used for the elbow patches would work perfectly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After all, what is interlock other than baby
ribbing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I recut the binding out of
the interlock and attached it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So if you
ever have need ribbing and can’t find it in the right color, check out the
interlocks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a bonus they tend to be
softer than a lot of the interlocks I’ve come across.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The result is sooooooo much better!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even before any pressing it behaved and
stayed nice and flat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To keep up some
consistency I trimmed some length off the sleeves and cut some bands out of the
interlock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used the same measurement
as the pattern piece but should’ve reduced the band length a bit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I top stitched both neck and sleeves using navy thread with
a wide stitch length and added this to my pile of shirts that needed the double
needle treatment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which meant I got on a
roll using white thread on two other shirts and forgot to switch to navy when
hemming this one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*sigh* </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">All in all I like both versions despite them coming out
differently. This has a fair amount to do with the pattern as fleece is given
as an option to use although it’s suggested you size up. While I don’t see
myself succumbing to the siren song of the fleece half of most chain fabric
stores I can totally see this in a cozy sweater knit come winter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re new to knits or want to see what
all the hype about Deer & Doe is about, the Plantain is a great
introduction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus I’m a fan of
plantains and am now craving some plantain tostones.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">P.S. Those are navy Grainline Maritime shorts I'm wearing with the stripes and will be covered in the next post!</span></div>
erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-56597540598911047592014-07-25T01:28:00.001-07:002014-07-25T01:28:24.503-07:00Striped Kirsten Kimono Tee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Totally late to the Maria Denmark party is still better
than never, right?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the <a href="http://www.mariadenmark.com/" target="_blank">Kirsten Kimono Tee</a>, Maria Denmark’s first pattern and it’s a freebie to boot!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Easy to make and easy to wear it makes a
great wardrobe staple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sometimes being a lazy seamstress pays off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had downloaded this pattern seemingly
forever ago, printed & taped it together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But I never traced it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fast forward
to a version 7(!) being released that made me much happier. (Downloaded not as quite forever ago!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now there are 8 sizes and they’re laid out
with each size being a different color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh
yeah, I printed it out on legal sized paper as I worried last time little bits
were cut off when using letter sized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
time around I immediately traced and added seam allowances.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now let’s talk fabric!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I had originally ordered this to make my mom a nightgown for Christmas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only it didn’t fit right so I debated adding
side panels before realizing I had enough to recut.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which was great as I realized that it would
drive me batty trying to match the stripes across the solid inset.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yeah, I think about those kinds of
things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good thing stripes don’t have a
top or bottom as I was able to flip the old nightgown upside down and squeeze out
this tee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So yea for not wasting fabric!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To give it some interest I cut the neckband
so the stripes went in the opposite direction.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Since it’s just two pieces and a neckband the
construction goes super quick and was mostly done on my serger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used clear elastic on the shoulder seams just
in case and out of habit, although it isn’t mentioned in the directions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did baste the side seams together using my
walking foot to be extra sure all my stripes lined up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then it was just a couple more trips through
the serger and the double needle treatment and bam!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a brand new shirt.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I guess I really want you to check out my stripes</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This was actually a test version as I have some parrot
burnout jersey this would be perfect in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A kimono top can be the ideal pattern for fabric with a design you don’t
want to break up with things like extra seams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’ve worn this tee several times since making it and really like the fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next time around I won’t change a thing. Although
at some point I might attempt a long sleeved version.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To sum
things up, if you haven’t tried the goodness that is a Maria Denmark pattern, this
is a great introduction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now to try out
the other patterns of hers I have waiting...</span></div>
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erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-43825516088565842242014-06-30T15:25:00.003-07:002014-06-30T15:25:30.922-07:00Mission Not a Maxi<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ok, right off the bat I must come clean and say there’s
no maxi in this post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If that’s cool
with you than keep reading, otherwise I suggest you check out one of the
hundreds of true maxis out there in the internet.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j31bkM5bnWY/U4wVjFyx9sI/AAAAAAAAB54/qFE7yPdOffA/s1600/oranges04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j31bkM5bnWY/U4wVjFyx9sI/AAAAAAAAB54/qFE7yPdOffA/s1600/oranges04.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Moving on!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
Jamie Christina’s <a href="http://jamiechristina.com/collections/sewing-patterns-1/products/mission-maxi-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Mission Maxi</a> dress that is much beloved out there in home
sewing land. Gillian of <a href="http://crafting-a-rainbow.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Crafting a Rainbow</a> even dedicated an <a href="http://crafting-a-rainbow.tumblr.com/post/87497277977/mmm14-wrapup-and-whats-your-blogging-niche" target="_blank">entire week</a> of Me
Made May 2014 to it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve had this in my pattern stash for a while
and now that the temperatures are heating up I figured it was a good time to
try it out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I started off with the tank version to check out how it
fits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used some leftover turquoise
wicking mesh thinking it would make a nice running tank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made this mostly on my serger except for
topstitching the bands on my regular sewing machine with a longer stitch
length.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not my best topstitching, but
close enough for a wearable muslin most likely to be regulated to workout
gear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I couldn’t be bothered to
break out my double needle to properly hem it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Always important to crop booty shorts when Seattle pale!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As is I think it fits pretty well, no obvious pulls,
bagginess or tightness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wore it around
the house to make sure it was comfortable and traced out the maxi length on the
pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Someday hopefully soon I’ll
actually get around to the maxi length.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JKoInPwYsII/U4wVf1RcfOI/AAAAAAAAB5c/rpCjXZo5iow/s1600/oranges01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JKoInPwYsII/U4wVf1RcfOI/AAAAAAAAB5c/rpCjXZo5iow/s1600/oranges01.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I had a yard of this orange printed interlock I got last
winter when I bought some jersey online for my Mom’s Christmas gift.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was one of those times when you love a
fabric online but are a bit disappointed when you see it in person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew it didn’t have much stretch (15%) but
the printed design was super stiff and cheap feeling – even after prewashing it
didn’t feel much different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew it
wouldn’t work for the top I intended it for and so it sat in limbo in my stash.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was a real shame because I really loved
the print.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a whim I pulled it out and
decided I’d try it out knowing I wouldn’t be heartbroken if it didn’t work.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ignore the bra strap - I forgot my convertible</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I laid out my pattern pieces and cut them out, preserving
as much length as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I moved the
pattern piece up and used the curved bottom edge to cut the hem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The stiffness of the fabric made me doubt it
would fold nicely for the binding when I remembered my royal blue Renfrew.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I held the Renfrew next to the orange print
and discovered that it matched the blue leaves exactly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I dug through my knits scrap bag and pulled
out what little royal blue interlock I had left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just used my rotatory cutter and clear
ruler and cut strips as long as I possibly could, counting on the stretch to
make up the difference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finally!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A good
reason to <s>hoard</s> hold onto those little knit scraps that I couldn’t even
cut a pair of underwear out of.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although
now that I think of it I could probably cut some Plantain elbow patches out of
them too…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This time around I used my sewing machine to sew the
shoulder seams instead of my serger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last
time when topstitching the binding, it got a little fiddly going over that
serged seam. By sewing it I was able to press the seam open and that made everything
much flatter to sew over. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also sewed
the shoulder and side seams before attaching the binding in the round.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even went so far as to switch from white to
blue serger thread before working on the binding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I realized I was out of matching blue thread
until I pulled out the spools that came with my serger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe not the strongest thread, but it worked
pretty well for topstitching the binding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Then it was over to the ironing board to blast the binding with steam to
tighten everything up.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I did a lot of thinking before deciding on what thread
color to hem the dress with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried the
blue I used for topstitching and white on a scrap but wasn’t really thrilled
with either one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s when I
remembered I had a spool of orange thread originally used for topstitching a
bag I made years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recently used it
to attach binding to a baby blanket so I had a bobbin filled up and
everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used a twin needle for the
hem and the thread blended in perfectly with all of the oranges.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I bet you can’t tell which side I redid!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I immediately tried my new finished dress on and discovered
that somehow it had magically softened up some more and didn’t seem so stiff
anymore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe it was the steam…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did notice that it stuck out a bit by the
arms which I didn’t notice with my tank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>At first I thought I hadn’t stretched the arm binding enough so took the
time and effort to rip out the topstitching and serging.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I took two inches out off, reattached and
topstitched it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After trying it on again,
I really didn’t notice much difference so I haven’t bothered to do the other
side yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m blaming the lack of
stretch in the knit.</span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XxfItEUgt2k/U4wVjrSVBvI/AAAAAAAAB58/UADbbktdigY/s1600/oranges05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XxfItEUgt2k/U4wVjrSVBvI/AAAAAAAAB58/UADbbktdigY/s1600/oranges05.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the end I’m really pleased how this dress turned out,
especially since I had low expectations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I got a lot of comments on it when I wore it on the last day of Me Made
May.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a bonus I have the option of
wearing it with the matching Renfrew for a separates look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus the thicker interlock does wonders for
avoiding VPL.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can see making more of
these to wear this summer as the go together so quickly and don’t take much
fabric at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, I’m even
planning on conquering my irrational suspicion of maxi dresses and making the
pattern as originally intended. I just need to figure out what shoes to wear
with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My initial thought is platform
sandals but maybe flats/sandals would be more practical?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What type of shoes are you supposed to wear
with maxis?</span></div>
erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-46401616648255915672014-06-08T21:03:00.000-07:002014-06-08T21:03:02.623-07:00Me Made May Week 5 & Wrap Up
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whew!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another
Me-Made-May is over and done with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope
everyone had as enjoyable a month as I have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Seattle had some great weather which allowed me to wear more of my
summer clothes which I definitely prefer in both my me-mades and RTW.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First up is my final week of outfits.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 26<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DziBdprno1A/U4VxbKHNCvI/AAAAAAAAByw/3bV21Undbzc/s1600/MMM14526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DziBdprno1A/U4VxbKHNCvI/AAAAAAAAByw/3bV21Undbzc/s1600/MMM14526.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://fisforflamingo.blogspot.com/2013/05/seersucker-crescent.html" target="_blank">Sewaholic Crescent<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s Memorial Day and I was feeling patriotic so my
seersucker Crescent seemed appropriate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was a little too warm for my red ¾ sleeved Renfrew so I went with an
old red tee I’ve had forever.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a bonus
it was a lot easier to tuck in and show off the shaped waist of the skirt.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 27<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TVTin1bgqSw/U4wR23BZwTI/AAAAAAAAB5E/CyZ2vFa-Tgs/s1600/MMM1427.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TVTin1bgqSw/U4wR23BZwTI/AAAAAAAAB5E/CyZ2vFa-Tgs/s1600/MMM1427.jpg" height="320" width="214" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sewaholic Alma<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Last summer on the Anthropologie website I saw a yellow
top paired with jean shorts & a floral statement necklace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It immediately reminded me of my yellow
eyelet Alma and this similar necklace I really liked but didn’t wear too often.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is also the top that started me wearing
yellow again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I was so glad I took this
picture in front of this rhododendron bush because just a few days later about
half the flowers had fallen off)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 28<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uKuCzKMcY1c/U4wRyr6LnoI/AAAAAAAAB4k/MeycVU8re8M/s1600/MMM1428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uKuCzKMcY1c/U4wRyr6LnoI/AAAAAAAAB4k/MeycVU8re8M/s1600/MMM1428.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://fisforflamingo.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-rainbow-of-renfrews.html" target="_blank">Sewaholic Renfrew<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today was another cool day that caused me to dip into my
cold weather wardrobe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite really
liking this top I hope this will be the last time I wear it until fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is one of those fabrics that made me
ignore fiber content – I loved the navy & green wide stripes with silver
threads separating them so much that I ignored that it’s 98% poly.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 29<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mGfC6hVMDy0/U4wRzLdPvBI/AAAAAAAAB4o/tHPc6_1SsdQ/s1600/MMM1429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mGfC6hVMDy0/U4wRzLdPvBI/AAAAAAAAB4o/tHPc6_1SsdQ/s1600/MMM1429.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Deer & Doe Chardon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I normally don’t wear a lot of black and sew even less
but I really like this skirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think
it’s because despite being a black chambray, the white cross-threads makes it
appear grey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a couple of Andi
Satterlund’s cropped sweaters planned that will be perfect to pair with this
skirt come fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Assuming of course,
that they’re done in time!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 30</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://fisforflamingo.blogspot.com/2014/05/daisy-chain-sureau.html" target="_blank">Deer & Doe Sureau<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This was one of those makes that after wearing it I
immediately wanted to wear it again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Always a good sign for my closet, but not so great for my pledge this
year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I managed to restrain myself until
today and see this getting a lot of wear this summer.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 31<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sewaholic Renfrew & Jamie Christina Mission Maxi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finally the weather warmed up enough to wear my latest
dress!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my mind a bright orange print
requires lots of sunshine and high temperatures, or at least Seattle high, to
be worn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But when headed off to class in
the morning I wasn’t sure how the day would turn out so I threw a Renfrew over
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Briefly d</span>uring the afternoon the dress was
perfect on its own but I was glad to have the tee for most of the day.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Overall I’d call Me-Made-May 2014 a success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact during the first few days of June I
automatically went for me mades while getting dressed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sure, I had to check photos a couple times to
check I didn’t wear the exact same thing twice but there were also some past
favorites that didn’t get to come out and play.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sometimes it just comes down to what’s newest and shiniest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As for my hope to finish a couple pairs of
jeans… that’s what Jeans June & July is for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did get work done on my Jamie’s but got
ahead of myself and topstitched when I should have basted to check for fit. I
debated including a photo but I fear there’s too much excess fabric in the
crotch for the internet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Separates & Jeans<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Last year I felt I needed more non-Renfrew tops and I
think over the last year I improved that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I would like to continue in this direction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That said when wearing separates they were
usually paired with RTW.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite being
pretty satisfied with my RTW jeans, I want to <s>make</s> finish some of my
own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the pairs I have are pretty
old and those styles stopped being made years ago. During my last duplication
class at school I copied a pair but I’m not sure if I’ll get around to
making/finishing three pairs in June and July!</span><br />
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Deer & Doe & Indies<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span>Last year I wore lots of Sewaholic so it made sense that
those were the patterns I wore most this year - 13 times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The #2 pattern company did surprise me as I only tried a Deer & Doe
pattern last fall and yet wore one 10 times this month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clearly I’ve found another favorite!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In general I seem to wear more indie patterns
than the Big 4, partially because I find those are the patterns I tend to make
(or plan to make) multiples of.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess
it’s my way of justifying the higher cost compared to the 99¢ sales at the big
box stores.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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In general I’m happy to see that I wear a high percentage
of what I make which when it all boils down spells out success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t include any me-made PJs this year
because they’d be my most worn garments and would totally skew any results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s been a long time since I’ve bought any
RTW and haven’t felt like I’m missing out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(The only exception was my much loved Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl
Championship locker room tee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not
exactly something I could make on my own or as a proud member of the 12<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
Man miss out on!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s not to say I
don’t wear RTW anymore, I just have really high standards and often run in to
problems with things fitting correctly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>All reasons why I started sewing my own clothes in the first place!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope everyone achieved their goals for the
month and got tons of inspiration for future makes, I know I did!</div>
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erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-7102761426160741042014-05-30T22:39:00.001-07:002014-05-30T22:39:14.511-07:00Daisy Chain Sureau<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my second version of <a href="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/5-dresses-sureau-dress.html" target="_blank">Deer & Doe’s Sureau</a>
dress and I’m completely smitten.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
fact I’ve got version three planned out already!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only dilemma is if I’ll let it jump ahead
on my sewing list…<o:p></o:p><br />
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Since its spring I thought short sleeves and a fuller
skirt would be more seasonally appropriate. To increase the skirt fullness all
I did lay the skirt pattern piece on my massive roll of butcher paper, trace
off the side edge and use the width of the paper.</div>
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My biggest adjustments were to the bodice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I finally wised up and raised the armsyce ¼
inch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On both my Bleuets they’ve felt a
bit low and despite not noticing it as much on Sureau #1 I think that was more
a matter of flannel having some give.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
went with ¼ inch to avoid over correcting and after wearing it feels pretty
good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also adjusted the sleeves the
same amount in addition to shortening them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Oh, and I took a ½ inch out of the bodice center back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes tiny adjustments like these make
all the difference.</div>
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Originally I intended to line the dress due to the
sheerness of the cotton lawn and actually cut the pieces out before deciding
not to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used a white cotton but the
more I handled it the more I became it was too thick compared to the lightness
of the lawn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was in the evening and
all the fabric stores where closed and I wasn’t sure I’d be able to find the
correct weight so I decided to skip it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
really, really didn’t want to wait until the next morning and after standing in
front of the mirror holding up the fabric I felt it was just opaque enough.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> </o:p>Funnily enough <a href="http://www.oonaballoona.com/2014/05/put-her-in-pumpkin-shell.html" target="_blank">Oona</a> posted about her unlined voile pants
around the same time I was making this dress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So there must be something in the water that’s causing sewers to throw
caution to the wind from coast to coast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>#nolinings</div>
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I did add a few extra steps which I felt added up to a
better dress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stay stitched the
neckline and fused very, lightweight interfacing to the facing. The neckline on
my flannel version didn’t sit completely flat until I went back and sandwiched
some fusible tape between the dress and facing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I also under stitched the neckline out of habit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I felt the placket needed the extra
stabilization so I interfaced it in addition to topstitching it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only downside to this is that the fabric
is sheer enough that you can tell what was interfaced while the dress is on my dress
form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I think it’s less noticeable when
I’m wearing the dress.</div>
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Like usual I set my sleeves in flat and tried it on
before sewing up the side seams to determine what I wanted my final sleeve
length to be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a few quick slices of
my rotary cutter (after carefully lining up my clear plastic ruler) and I was
good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh yeah, I also added two thin
strips of interfacing along the side where the zipper would be inserted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This helped the invisible zipper go in almost
perfectly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wasn’t convinced it was
worth going back and trying to fix something off less than 1/16”.</div>
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<o:p> </o:p>Since the placket and neckline were topstitched I simply
machine hemmed the skirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was quick
and easy and let me finish up quicker so I could get down to the business of
wearing it the next morning!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I actually
found the perfect lime green flower buttons but ended up not including
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dress already had a lot going
on and I didn’t want the buttons to be overkill.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I started off this post saying how much I love this dress
and I really do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like it’s the type of
garment I want to mentally think of who I’m going to see in a day so I can keep
wearing it without it being too obvious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sadly this scheme is ruined by Me Made May and daily outfit photos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But once June rolls along all bets are off!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Actually, by the end of writing this post I’ve
decided that as soon as I find appropriate lining (#3 will be lined) I will let
it skip ahead to the top of my “to sew” list.</div>
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erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-6531946985678543382014-05-27T22:21:00.001-07:002014-05-27T22:29:30.029-07:00Me Made May Week 4<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wow!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can't believe
the month is almost over and we’re heading into the home stretch!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have yet to feel the stress of figuring out
what to wear that’s new and somewhat exciting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In fact I’ve still got a few new makes I’m hoping to bust out for the first
time this month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s what I’ve been
wearing this week.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 19<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://fisforflamingo.blogspot.com/2013/11/bleuet-shirtdress-of-my-dreams.html" target="_blank">Deer & Doe Bleuet<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My two favorite things about this dress are all the
topstitching and being able to rip it off thanks to the pearl snaps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is also the make that introduced me to
the awesomeness that is Deer & Doe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
denim dress is a great basic and because it’s lightweight denim it can be worn
year round.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 20</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Simplicity 2863 (Built by Wendy)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Looking back this is the exact same outfit I wore last year
on MMM13 Day 19!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And being completely
honest I’m not sure how many (or how few) times I wore this dress in between but
it was most likely exactly like this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I firmly
believe that when you can wear polka dot shoes, then you find an outfit that
goes with polka dot shoes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 21<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sewaholic Pendrell<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Looks like Friday’s polka dot parade has started early
between yesterday’s shoes and today’s Pendrell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If only this top wasn’t polyester but at the time I made it my area
seemed to be going through a natural fibers polka dot drought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily that has since ended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every time I wear this I wonder why I don’t
war it more and then remember about the poly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I really should get around to making another in a fabric I actually like
wearing.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 22</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jamie Christina Mission Maxi Tank<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I made this tank to test out the fit of Jamie Christina’s
Mission Maxi pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Feeling lazy, I didn’t
hem it although I did serge the bottom edge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sometimes taking out that twin needle seems like so much effort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s wicking fabric so I can see wearing this
on runs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything seemed good so
during the evening I whipped up a dress version.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And yes, I did properly hem the dress.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 23</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Megan Nielsen Tania culottes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s polka dot parade day!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Naturally my Tania culottes were the obvious
choice although I went back and forth on what to wear with them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The weather was iffy on temperature so I tried
them with tights and discovered that I’ll be able to rock these babies into the
fall!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I decided to be optimistic and
went with lilac & hot pink cowboy boots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Like you do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I figured this
slightly cropped t-shirt would be the perfect length for the Tanias.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 24</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sewaholic Renfrew<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The easy way to make jeans and a t-shirt into a proper “outfit”
is to add matching shoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was the
perfect outfit to wear while running a few errands and wondering if it was
going to rain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 25</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://fisforflamingo.blogspot.com/2014/04/its-grape-datura.html" target="_blank">Deer & Doe Datura<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Clearly this is the weekend of purple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While very similar to how I styled this
Datura earlier in the month, my jeans and flats are different<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As for the hope of working on pants this month… they’ve
been put on the back burner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the days
get longer I tend to wear dresses more so they’ve been at the front of my
mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That and polka dots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the fact that I feel the RTW jeans I have
fit pretty well, even if some of them are getting kinda old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I actually spent Sunday working on Named
Jamie jeans but they need more work to get rid of some majorly unsightly excess
fabric.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And more topstitching thread.</span></div>
erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-756945738114624812014-05-18T23:20:00.001-07:002014-05-18T23:20:09.582-07:00Me Made May Week 2 & 3<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Over half way done and I’m still going strong!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this group I have my first repeat although
it easily could be more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the
downsides of Me Made May is tracking what you wore each day when you have some
new favorites freshly completed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know
I’m not the only one who after finishing something feels the need to wear it
all the time and figures if different people see you wear it than its ok to
wear it a couple days in a row.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However
taking daily photos makes this glaringly obvious and probably a bit boring for
viewers who aren’t me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m attempting to
exercise some restraint until June when I won’t have the evidence staring back
at me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It does help that I’m on a huge
sewing kick (I even gleefully had a couple marathon tracing sessions which I normally
avoid like the plague) with days getting both longer and warmer so I’ve had a
number of new options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve always
preferred my warm weather wardrobe and find so much more inspiration to sew all
of the things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Things would be a bit
harder if we were all doing Me Made March like Zo originally did.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://fisforflamingo.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-rainbow-of-renfrews.html" target="_blank">Sewaholic Renfrew<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is my all-time favorite Renfrew.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s my favorite color (turquoise) and the
rayon knit is super comfy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Too bad the
teeny, tiny 1/8” stripes photograph so terribly.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 6</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/29-tops-plantain-t-shirt.html" target="_blank">Deer & Doe Plantain<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In my quest for all things Deer & Doe I could hardly overlook
Plantain, a free t-shirt pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I bought
this fabric specifically for the pattern and almost wish I hadn’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s printed slightly off grain so who knows
what will happen after I wash it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regardless
there will be more Plantains in my future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Plus I wore this will sewing yet another D&D pattern: Chardon.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 7</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sewaholic Renfrew & <a href="http://fisforflamingo.blogspot.com/2013/05/seersucker-crescent.html" target="_blank">Crescent<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A Sewaholic twofer today!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Warm weather in Seattle means I got to bring out a favorite skirt from
last summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my mind few fabrics say
summer quite like seersucker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I wore
it with a Renfrew it might look better with a Nettie to better show off the
pieced yoke.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And yet another project is
added to the list…<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 8</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://fisforflamingo.blogspot.com/2013/12/grunge-sureau-with-bonus-sparkle.html" target="_blank">Deer & Doe Sureau<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It was cold and rainy today and seemed very fall like so
this plaid flannel 90’s throwback felt appropriate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During my wardrobe rotation this was in my “needs
to be cleaned before being put away for the season & yet not too dirty to
wear” pile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t be the only one who
has one of those, right?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 9</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Built by Wendy: Rock the Boatneck<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This was my first make from Built by Wendy’s book Sew U:
Home Stretch and I’m not super in love with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There’s plenty of things I’d change for next time but am really fond of
the navy & cream striped cotton knit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>One day I may finally get around to tweaking it a bit more (I seriously
took the side seams in a ton!) but for now it works when I’m cleaning &
moving stuff around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus it worked for
the Friday theme of blue.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 10</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sewaholic Renfrew & <a href="http://fisforflamingo.blogspot.com/2013/07/polka-dot-chantilly.html" target="_blank">Colette Chantilly<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Two makes to show today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My school was having an open house in the evening so most of the day was
spent rearranging rooms and setting everything up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just barely had time to go home, bake
brownies & change into my Chantilly before heading back to school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While setting up, everyone was trying to
figure out what to wear and thinking it should probably be something we
made.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A lot of people defaulted to black
but I figured this was a great chance to rock some polka dots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus I have shoes the perfectly match those
dots!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 11</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Kitschy Coo Lady Skater<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yet another to be blogged make!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Needless to say this pattern makes a perfect
casual yet 100% pulled together dress that is easy to wear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It worked out great for Mother’s Day when
there were no set plans; I knew I was ready for anything wearing this.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 12<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://fisforflamingo.blogspot.com/2013/10/floral-origami-dress.html" target="_blank">Simplicity Leanne Marshall 1877<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I made this dress last year in the early fall and only managed
to wear it once before it got too cold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So
I was excited to wear it again after thinking about it all winter long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s mostly orange ditzy floral printed linen
and my favorite part just might be the origami like flounces on the
shoulders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m so glad I didn’t decide
to toss them.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 13</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sewaholic <a href="http://fisforflamingo.blogspot.com/2013/05/springtime-almas.html" target="_blank">Alma</a> & <a href="http://fisforflamingo.blogspot.com/2013/05/plaid-madness-thurlows.html" target="_blank">Thurlow<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Another all Sewaholic day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was a favorite combo last summer and was
thrilled to finally wear it again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The shorts
went together pretty quickly and only took a little taking in to fit
properly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think a few more pairs are
needed this summer with front running ideas being grey chambray and polka
dotted challis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is probably my
perfect shorts pattern and four Almas may not be enough.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 14</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Simplicity Cynthia Rowley OOP #?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is actually the very first thing I used my serger
on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wore it once, decided it might be
a bit sheer in direct sunlight and it didn’t fit the best and has been taking
up closet space ever since.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wish the
sleeves were a bit shorter and that I had a better belt to wear with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like the contrast of the brown leather but it’s
a little too big and there’s no way to make it smaller.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This may become a “just at home” dress.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/7-bottoms-chardon-skirt.html" target="_blank">Deer & Doe Chardon<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is my first try at the Chardon skirt and once again
am pleased with the results of a Deer & Doe pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once again I can’t help but think a Nettie
would be perfect for a skirt like this to really show off the waist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I picked this shirt mainly based on footwear
and don’t think it’s the best pairing but also not too bad either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I seem to be lacking in tops to wear with
skirts that hit at or just above the waist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Everything I have just seems too bunchy after tucking in but when not
seems to cover up the skirt design features.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I plan on making another version with the back bow and would hate to
cover up that added cuteness.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day 16</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/5-dresses-sureau-dress.html" target="_blank">Deer & Doe Sureau<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This Friday’s theme was: Too Pretty to Wear Pants, and it
was the perfect time to debut my latest dress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After a few minor alterations I think I have my perfect dress and yet
another Deer & Doe win.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Something must
be in the sewing air as I was making this the same time Oona was making her
voile flyaway pants since we both brazenly chose not line them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I smile every time I think about it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Project Runway<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some days you just have to ignore the sewing & other
assorted crafting and clean.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I’m talking
real cleaning, not checking for stray threads or lint in your serger, but
actual here’s my scrub brush & that is a toilet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They type of thing I never enjoy the process
of but always feel better about the results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And this always seems like a good time to wear those makes that you just
don’t wear for whatever reason.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With this
dress I tried a new silhouette but don’t think it’s the most flattering for
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like photo #2 where I pulled it in
at the waist creating some waist definition so much better but will likely keep
this as a cleaning dress rather than go back and try and alter it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Deer & Doe Plantain<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My 1<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup> repeat & I fully admit I had to
quick check out my previous photo to make sure I styled it differently.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time I went more casual with straight
leg jeans and Converse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wearing it again
simply reminded me that I need to whip out a couple more versions.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I hope everyone is enjoying Me Made May and not feeling
too stressed about keeping to their pledges!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-35295184685181781782014-05-04T23:27:00.000-07:002014-05-04T23:27:09.430-07:00Me Made May ’14 Week One
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ok, so this was a super short week – just a few days –
but I’m off to a good start.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It didn’t
hurt that for the first two days we had some gorgeous, warm weather in
Seattle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was very excited to break out
my warm weather clothes and gleefully banish the cold to the dark recesses of
my closet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sadly it didn’t last and I had
to hold off on finishing the wardrobe rotation plan to avoid freezing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I only hope the sun will come back soon!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day One<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://megannielsen.com/products/tania-culottes-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Megan Nielsen Tania Culottes<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">These are a recent make and I have a more in depth post
coming up – I just need the rain to stop in order to get more pictures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are made out of rayon challis and
turned out to be super comfortable on a warm day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t wait to make more!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day Two</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/alma-blouse/" target="_blank">Sewaholic Alma Blouse<o:p></o:p></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This<a href="http://fisforflamingo.blogspot.com/2013/05/springtime-almas.html" target="_blank"> pink seersucker blouse</a> was made last year in
anticipating of Me Made May and was a favorite throughout spring and
summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This Friday’s special theme was
Cocktail Hour which just happened to correspond to my latest project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alas!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
didn’t have blue thread that was a close enough match so I stalled out at the
cutting out stage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Oh yeah, that leopard martini glass came with a bonus cocktail recipe on the bottom. Here it is:</span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Day Three<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/9-tops-datura-blouse.html" target="_blank">Deer & Doe Datura Blouse<o:p></o:p></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My <a href="http://fisforflamingo.blogspot.com/2014/04/its-grape-datura.html" target="_blank">most recent Deer & Doe</a> make and very
versatile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took me from class to a
one year old’s birthday party.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
perfect for layering under little sweaters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Technically I wore this briefly on Day Two during my trip
to the DMV to renew my driver’s license and get a new photo. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However I was in and out in less than 10
minutes so there goes that idea that the DMV is the 7<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> Circle of
hell – it is possible to have a pleasant experience there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I try and avoid wearing light colors in ID
photos since the time my light colored shirt faded into the background and it
looked like I was topless.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not a good
look so I stick to bold colors now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sewaholic Alma Blouse<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This blouse is also part of an upcoming blog post and the
fabric was used in a couple more garments including my delayed Thurlows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time around I added 2” in length and made
the notched neckline for the first time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pardon the frizzed hair – I got caught in a couple heavy rain showers
today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I really didn’t anticipate any problems this early into
the challenge so there’s not too much more to say.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s always interesting to look over daily
photos to determine what type of garments you actually wear the most so I’m
looking forward to the end of month summary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Last year I realized I needed more separates so I’m hoping to see more
of that this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That and the return
of warm weather!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-9197251351057278632014-04-30T11:14:00.000-07:002014-05-02T01:02:17.374-07:00It’s a grape Datura!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XM7VHz5c2wk/U2E3hXC0wJI/AAAAAAAABnE/SST2LfCGucw/s1600/dgrape05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XM7VHz5c2wk/U2E3hXC0wJI/AAAAAAAABnE/SST2LfCGucw/s1600/dgrape05.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After finding success with both Bleuet & Sureau I’ve continued
to work my way through the Deer & Doe pattern catalog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most recently with <a href="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/9-tops-datura-blouse.html" target="_blank">Datura</a>, a loose, sleeveless
blouse with either a cutout or Peter Pan collar and back buttons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I initially thought of making this earlier
but a sleeveless blouse didn’t seem like the most practical winter make.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now that the weather is heating up I want a
whole gaggle of them!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<img alt="Datura blouse" height="200" src="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/client/gfx/photos/produit/datura_229.jpg" title="Datura blouse" width="142" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For my first version I used grape colored rayon challis
and included the Peter Pan collar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not wanting
to deal with fussy, shifty fabric I used Sullivan’s stabilizing spray rather
than regular spray starch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last time I used
spray starch the nozzle malfunctioned and wouldn’t stop spraying – I ended up
tying it up in a plastic bag & setting it outside where it continued to
spray until there was nothing left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve
read recommendations for Sullivan’s before & decided to give it a try.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did use a pressing cloth while ironing the fabric
after spraying it to avoid dirtying up my iron.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Datura is a relatively simple design with just a few
pattern pieces so it doesn’t take long to cut out or sew up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The yokes are lined resulting in a neat finish
along the neck and armholes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I chose to
topstitch the yokes and avoid any potential hand sewing and French seamed the
sides.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hem is finished with bias
binding so the insides look almost as nice as the outsides.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used three little buttons on the back and
made functioning buttonholes despite them being unnecessary to get into the
blouse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a quick washing cycle
& press to remove the added stiffness it was ready to go.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love, love, love that it doesn’t button all the way up
the back!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a girl with long hair I hate
having to untangle my hair from around a button, especially if it’s in back
where I can’t see what I’m doing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9_FY07qOytg/U2E3hCP7W_I/AAAAAAAABnI/jANoF99SF1Y/s1600/dgrape01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9_FY07qOytg/U2E3hCP7W_I/AAAAAAAABnI/jANoF99SF1Y/s1600/dgrape01.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So far I’ve only worn the blouse with cardigans with the
exception of these photos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like the
sleeveless nature of it but am wondering how it might look with a cap or short
sleeve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Part of me is surprised at how much I’ve liked this
blouse since it’s not my usual silhouette.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Overall I think I look best with some waist definition and this has
none.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel it’s designed with slim
pants in mind using the old rule of loose on top/tight on bottom or vice-versa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s always nice to throw a bit of caution to
the wind and try out a new style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also the
looser fit means less time needed in the fitting stage making this an ideal candidate
for some unselfish sewing if you so desire.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I know I really like a pattern when I immediately start
planning out future versions and snapping up all the needed fabrics and
notions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So far I’ve got some floral
fabric and a few solid pieces I’m debating between for the cut outs version.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m trying to restrain myself with only two
more (for now) so my other patterns don’t get jealous!</span>erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-54724114995875925092014-04-30T11:04:00.001-07:002014-04-30T11:15:05.047-07:00Me-Made-May 2014<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wow!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Long time no
post!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rest assured that despite slacking
in the blogging department there has been sewing going on. Even some unselfish
sewing! Actually school’s been keeping me pretty busy and so I’ve responsible
and focused on that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus it’s easier
when you’re not trying to beat the timer and photograph yourself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">But yea!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Me-Made-May</a>
is just around the corner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like less
than 24 hours for me and possibly even less so depending on where in the world
you are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a great time last year participating
for the first time and seeing all the gorgeous garments everyone else
created.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was inspired by lots of
people and discovered lots of new blogs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In fact, Me-Made-May 2013 was the kick in the butt I needed to start my
blog in the first place!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I owe Zoe a
few extra kudos for coming up with such a great international event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So here I go with my pledge!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I, Erin of F is for Flamingo, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ’14.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I endeavor to wear at least one me-made
garment each day for the duration of May 2014. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In addition I’ve added a few extra personal challenges<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li>
<!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’ll avoid wearing the exact same outfit twice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it’s a dress that means a minimum of switching up accessories & shoes.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’ll try to avoid defaulting to a Renfrew & jeans as much as possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve already professed my love for Sewaholic’s <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/renfrew-top/" target="_blank">Renfrew</a>, but last year it was an easy fall back and I want to step up my game this year.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Speaking of jeans, I’m hoping to finish the month with 2 pairs. This means getting around to finishing my 95% done <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/thurlow-trousers/" target="_blank">Thurlows</a> (Also Sewaholic) I’ve had laying around since January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus cutting & sewing my first pair of <a href="http://www.namedclothing.com/product/jamie-jeans-2/" target="_blank">Named Jamie jeans</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Naturally as me-mades they won’t count as a default.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In addition I’d love to squeeze in a couple more projects this month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve got a few all traced out & ready to go with prewashed fabric and everything.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Oh yeah, as I mentioned at the top there has been sewing –
both selfish & unselfish going on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So
here’s a few of those projects I’ll include so this post isn’t entirely
photoless.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is my first complete version of <a href="http://kitschycoo.bigcartel.com/product/the-lady-skater-sewing-pattern-for-teens-and-women" target="_blank">Kitschy Coo’s LadySkater dress</a>. (I’ve never bothered to go back & adjust my true first
version because seam ripping serger seams is not my idea of fun!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I finished this in time to wear to a good
friend’s bachelorette weekend at a snowy mountain resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I swear I had the best intentions of getting
photos of it in the snow (can’t get more wintery than fairisle reindeer.) but between
a forgotten battery charger & I-90 being closed for avalanche control due
to a massive snow storm it was almost forgotten.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do have a single iPhone photo but next to
the blinding white snow it didn’t turn out that great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regardless I like the dress – this knit from
GirlCharlee didn’t quite have the correct amount of stretch so I cut the bodice
out a little bit bigger.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m super thrilled with my most recent version so I’ll
chat more about this pattern later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However
on the website is a baby version of the pattern which turns out supercute &
I highly recommend it for using up knit scraps for any baby girls in your
life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Probably a good thing I don’t have
a little girl of my own because I suspect I might be inclined to make massive
amounts of mommy & me outfits…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>so a
friend got it for her baby instead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>I’m
totally willing to admit she wore it better however I have superior “holding
still for the camera” skills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only
changes I made were to add the applique to the front (added bonus that it’s
super easy to tell the front from the back!) and added a gathered skirt since
it fit the print better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-39401209116806485732014-01-19T22:54:00.001-08:002014-01-19T22:54:54.111-08:00Presidio Test Drive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whoops!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the
midst of all the 12<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> Man & football fever taking over the city
I totally forgot to post this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which is
a shame and terribly naughty of me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
better late than never, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Check out my new bag!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is the <a href="http://seamstresserin.com/product/presidio-purse/" target="_blank">Presidio Purse</a> – Seamstress Erin’s first pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>About a month ago I was a pattern tester for
her and had a delightful time sewing it up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It even helped me conquer my fear of PDFs!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here’s how Seamstress Erin described it:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I asked my pattern testers to
describe the purse for me and got some great responses. My favorite? “A
functional bag perfect to fit everything INCLUDING the kitchen sink.” I am
a total sucker for a giant purse, and this is an iteration of big ol’ purse
that I’m super proud of! I’m always lugging around way too much and this is the
perfect bag to hold it all. I usually have an extra cardigan, a notebook,
knitting, a snack, and all the things you’re actually supposed to carry in a
purse like a wallet, keys, cell-phone, make-up kit (when I actually get around
to putting makeup on), glasses case, kerchief, etc.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p></o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you’ve seen other images of the Presidio you may
notice my bag looks a bit… off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Presidio is a massive bag, we’re talking 18” x 18” x 6” here, and being on the
littler side I felt it was a bit too big for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enter the benefit of using a PDF pattern, all
I had to do was print it out at 75% to make it more my size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It still turned out to be a decent sized bag
although the kitchen sink will have to stay home now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(That’s ok; I never seem to need it when
running errands anyways.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After printing and taping together my pattern I laid it
out on my cutting mat to figure out my new fabric requirements which ended up
being about ½ a yard for the outside and lining fabrics with 1/3 a yard for the
contrast and strap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t quite need
this much but since I was going to be using cottons I wanted to allow for
possible shrinkage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I chose a deep red
large wale corduroy for the main color, navy twill for contrast and an orange
& red quilting cotton for the lining.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Construction went pretty quickly, Erin’s directions are
clearly written and I didn’t have any head scratching moments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did spend some extra time on my pockets as
I had to adjust a few things for my smaller size.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I cut two smaller pocket pieces and stitched them right
sides together with a ¼” seam, leaving a gap to turn it inside out so I didn’t
have any unfinished pocket edges.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used
my phone and a pen to determine where my pocket needed to be aligned so that
everything would fit and I could still zip the bag shut.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The 75% size meant I could only include one
pen slot, but that’s really all I need.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The pockets were then top stitched along the sides and bottom before
stitching a line to separate the compartments.</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D7hQA_biqx0/UspO7OeLMPI/AAAAAAAABK0/eEqsRsmN4U0/s1600/Presidio14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D7hQA_biqx0/UspO7OeLMPI/AAAAAAAABK0/eEqsRsmN4U0/s1600/Presidio14.jpg" height="228" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When cutting out the fabric squares to attach to the
zipper, I needed to keep them at 1” square in order to cover the zipper
tape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can reduce a zipper’s length
but there’s no changing the width!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again
I cut out extra pocket pieces and sandwiched the zipper between them for a nice
clean finish before topstitching it to the lining.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The topstitching around the insets is supposed to be on
the main fabric however I pressed the seam towards the inset and topstitched it
in red.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is keeping in line with my
recent obsession with contrast topstitching.</span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o_UvSqMTyao/UspO12HzPdI/AAAAAAAABJ8/renJ6AD5aRM/s1600/Presidio13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o_UvSqMTyao/UspO12HzPdI/AAAAAAAABJ8/renJ6AD5aRM/s1600/Presidio13.jpg" height="320" width="229" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I waited to cut out my strap pieces until the very end to
determine what length I needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
attached the pieces and D-rings to the purse and then held it up to about where
I wanted it to hang while my Mom measured the length.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ended up adding about 3.5” to the middle to
compensate for the length lost when shrinking the pieces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a couple lines of stitching I was all
done and had a new bag to use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">All in all the Presidio purse is a great bag at any size
and I highly recommend it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be
made in just about any kind of fabric and lends itself for customization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’ve never made a bag before, this would
be a great introduction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Erin is also running
a <a href="http://seamstresserin.com/presidio-purse-sewalong-choosing-fabric/" target="_blank">sewalong</a> right now if you need any extra help.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now back to celebrating that the Seahawks are Super
Bowl bound!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Go Hawks!</span>erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-90255815002364205982013-12-29T23:27:00.003-08:002013-12-30T16:24:23.579-08:00A Rainbow of Renfrews<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Or an Ode to Renfrew</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-68NAlhcnUc4/UsD8Cj64XSI/AAAAAAAABIk/uu_6hEQhZNo/s1600/stripecowl04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-68NAlhcnUc4/UsD8Cj64XSI/AAAAAAAABIk/uu_6hEQhZNo/s320/stripecowl04.jpg" width="228"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stripes work great with this pattern</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Like many people out there I’m a bit obsessed with
Sewaholic’s <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/product/1201-renfrew-top" target="_blank">Renfrew</a> pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s your
basic knit t-shirt with neck and sleeve options. Whenever I feel in a bit of a
rut or want a quick fix I make a Renfrew.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They’re really that easy and satisfying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is my latest version.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check out that side seam!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Let's just take a moment to appreciate my stripe matching on the side. I carefully cut out everything in a single layer and used my walking foot. For the bands I followed the stripe width more than the pattern piece and made sure the design would continue uninterrupted. Instead of a 5/8" seam allowance I used a stripe which made it easy to pin and baste before serging it for good.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"></span> Then I made
this discovery:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UHBCSZ0jbnc/UmD_mZzA6XI/AAAAAAAAA10/hPkjueukXkY/s1600/RR01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="110" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UHBCSZ0jbnc/UmD_mZzA6XI/AAAAAAAAA10/hPkjueukXkY/s320/RR01.jpg" width="320"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gillian of <a href="http://crafting-a-rainbow.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Crafting a Rainbow</a> would be so proud</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yep, almost a complete rainbow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All I’m missing is orange which I’m ok with
because it’s not necessarily the best color on me and I haven’t found any
orange knits out there that weren’t Halloween themed.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B_oO-O_nD4c/UmEEJG-UJUI/AAAAAAAAA3s/vTpLxFLy6AA/s1600/MMM1326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B_oO-O_nD4c/UmEEJG-UJUI/AAAAAAAAA3s/vTpLxFLy6AA/s320/MMM1326.jpg" width="228"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Why must tiny stripes photograph so poorly?</td></tr>
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This is one of my favorites. Turquoise is one of my all-time favorite colors so I was
thrilled to find this striped rayon/spandex jersey at my local Pacific Fabrics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So much so I ended up going back to buy more. I successfully suppressed my sewing OCD with stripe
matching and threw caution to the wind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
dealing with 1/8” stripes it’s better not to try and match everything up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did pay attention to the neckband since I figured
this would be the most obvious miss.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting over my aversion of yellow</td></tr>
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I used to never wear yellow and yet this is probably my other favorite version. I made it in the spring but have worn it a lot during fall because of the long sleeves.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Short sleeves are perfect for layering</td></tr>
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This pattern is a great introduction for anyone wanting to learn to sew with knits or use their serger/overlocker. The instructions tell you how to sew it using a sewing machine however you can also construct it almost entirely on a serger with the exception of some topstitching. I prefer to sew the neck/arm/hem band seams on the machine for less bulk before using the serger to attach them.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After washing, those neckbands lay so much flatter</td></tr>
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Looking at my still growing collection I realized just how much I love a v neck - most of my Renfrews have one. Like to the point where I had to make a conscious effort to make a few scoop necks. My hot pink one totally was supposed to be a scoop neck too.</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3/4 Sleeves</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Long sleeves</td></tr>
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With the cold weather here to stay I might need to make a few more with 3/4 or long sleeves. I've never been a fan of turtlenecks (I spend half the day fussing with them) so I love the looser cowl neck option. I have fabric for about 3 that fit in this category.</div>
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The best thing is that with most knits coming in 60”
widths it doesn’t take up much fabric.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
can get a short or ¾ sleeve version and v or round neckline out of a single
yard of solid knit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got both the green cowl neck and
yellow long sleeved out of 1.25 yards and managed to stay on grain for both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the Lilac version I tried to eek it out
of ¾ yard but at the store it was cut way off grain. I ended up piecing the
neckband in the back, left off the armbands and used a twin needle to hem them
instead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep in mind with solids there’s
nothing to match and I was cutting a size 0 but playing around with the cutting
layout can do wonders.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My top 4 most worn</td></tr>
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In general the Renfrew fits as is and I only shortened
the long sleeves a bit. Recently I started taking 2" of length off the body and I like a the fit a bit better - I'm short and the original length was a bit long. </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;"><br></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Makes a cute dress too</td></tr>
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Hack it off at your waist and add a simple gathered knit panel and you instantly have a flirty dress. Just make sure you determine how long you want the bodice to be before cutting and hemming your skirt or you'll end up with a mini dress like me. Simply adding the skirt panels in place of the hem band just ends up with an awkward looking dropped waist dress.<br>
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Or add length to the bottom (I added 3.5") and you've got a tunic to wear with your leggings. Made out of ponte it makes a cozy, classy winter outfit with the feel of PJs.</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, I might have a Renfrew addiction</td></tr>
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If you haven’t tried out the Renfrew yet, I and the majority
of the online sewing community highly recommend it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a great basic that has filled a lot of
holes in my wardrobe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> In the past few years I've started to think I need more plain "grownup" tees to replace my college collection of printed novelty tees. I frequently use it as a palette cleanser between more involved projects or when I can't sleep at night. Yes, I've gotten out of bed in the middle of the night and whipped up a Renfrew. (I try to keep one laying around that's already cut out exactly for this reason.) </span>I still have other
versions on my never ending to do list with some more alterations planned. Next year I plan on trying out some of Maria Denmark's patterns (they're just at the taped together stage) but I know I'll come back to my precious Renfrew.</div>
</span><br>erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-38969201922836037372013-12-29T23:06:00.000-08:002013-12-29T23:08:27.656-08:00Touchdown leggings<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All ready to watch the big game</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">All over the Internet people have been making leggings
and offering up their discoveries to furthering the science of sewing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s my contribution about Kwik-Sew K3455
and McCall’s M6173.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5j7_J_F5pZo/Uq6rzNDtV4I/AAAAAAAABCg/rdSR-t5cUr0/s1600/AthleticTop05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5j7_J_F5pZo/Uq6rzNDtV4I/AAAAAAAABCg/rdSR-t5cUr0/s320/AthleticTop05.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just imagine I'm wearing leggings</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I experimented with OOP <a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/patterns/12689" target="_blank">Kwik-Sew K3455</a> first which includes
both leggings and a cute top with a wraparound contrast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made the top out of navy and teal “active
wicking jersey mesh” and the leggings out of a black, high performance knit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The leggings pattern included a crotch gusset
– basically a tiny square that gets sewn between the legs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In theory this sounds like a great idea and
for some it must work out well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not</i></b> one of those people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Let’s just say the only thing worse than camel toe is
faux toe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m fairly petite and it’s not
unusual to have some extra fabric down there making perfectly nice
pants/swimsuits/newly sewn leggings look horrible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is disappointing since otherwise they
seemed to fit pretty well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t
even bother to add elastic to the waist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They might be salvageable if I rip out all the seams and try sewing them
back up without the gusset.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However black
on black serged seams?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve found better
ways of spending my time.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ti2xNYpThic/Uq6ryR_C4QI/AAAAAAAABCY/mGNVI8JEMoE/s1600/AthleticTop02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ti2xNYpThic/Uq6ryR_C4QI/AAAAAAAABCY/mGNVI8JEMoE/s320/AthleticTop02.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wraparound contrast</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Understandably there is no photographic evidence of the
leggings, hence the photos of the top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really like how the contrast wraps around
to the back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I imagine when the weather
warms up some it’ll be nice for running in.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DZ4FybB3v1M/Uq6q6qE1fgI/AAAAAAAABBI/KQTLs2K80DQ/s1600/NavyLeg05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DZ4FybB3v1M/Uq6q6qE1fgI/AAAAAAAABBI/KQTLs2K80DQ/s320/NavyLeg05.jpg" width="229" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The rear view is <em>very</em> important!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Next up was <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6173-products-11288.php?page_id=114&search_control=display&list=search" target="_blank">McCall’s M6173</a> and I have made a total of
three pairs now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I prefer my leggings to
sit below my waist so I petited the pattern at the line above the crotch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I kept the length as is so I could try them
on before deciding how much length I needed.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sm_i4sVH_Lk/Uq6q5Nya-7I/AAAAAAAABA0/xuDlFh9tNrQ/s1600/NavyLeg02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sm_i4sVH_Lk/Uq6q5Nya-7I/AAAAAAAABA0/xuDlFh9tNrQ/s320/NavyLeg02.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not too low rise</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pair #1 was made out of the same navy jersey mesh as the
above top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used 1 ¼” sportswear
elastic and attached it by serging it as a band to the leggings before flipping
it to the inside and finishing it with my twin needle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I finished the leg hems by twin needle as
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By comparison to my previous
failure this pair fitted great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe a
teeny bit extra fabric but nothing noticeable unless you’re staring at my crotch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And those who sew are far too polite to do
that for anything beyond purely construction and fit curiosity!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These will probably end up used as house
pants the most.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g2EYXRuUseE/Uq6q7HhPBBI/AAAAAAAABBM/K7JOcjiMmqo/s1600/PurpleLeg01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g2EYXRuUseE/Uq6q7HhPBBI/AAAAAAAABBM/K7JOcjiMmqo/s320/PurpleLeg01.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
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No faux toe this time!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This lead to me immediately cutting out Pairs #2 and #3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>#2 is made out of purple jegging material
from Jo-Ann’s and is a nice firm and warm knit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This time around I shaved off just under ½” from the inner thigh and
that seemed to do the trick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I attached
the elastic the same way but probably should’ve used more narrow elastic
instead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These tend to ride a bit low –
not to the point of looking scandalous, just enough to feel so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span> </div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9GK2LYprNOE/Uq6q8Fl5-bI/AAAAAAAABBY/zq4-oOvG2jg/s1600/PurpleLeg02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9GK2LYprNOE/Uq6q8Fl5-bI/AAAAAAAABBY/zq4-oOvG2jg/s320/PurpleLeg02.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How low will I go?</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If there’s one thing I learned during the
extreme low rise jeans heyday is that I could never pass as a plumber.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good news is no matter how low I dared to go (and
living in Miami “too low” really didn’t exist) I could always bend over like a
lady.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still, I don’t see much reason to
tempt fate in that regard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will
probably go back and fix the waist on this pair.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span> </div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uxj6DVqP6Aw/UsD7kDOVbpI/AAAAAAAABGo/ehOJUwzZHPA/s1600/cowl01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uxj6DVqP6Aw/UsD7kDOVbpI/AAAAAAAABGo/ehOJUwzZHPA/s320/cowl01.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Neutrals galore!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My most recent pair is made out of camel colored
ponte.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keeping in mind that third time’s
the charm I remembered to both shave off that extra bit of fabric and used ¾”
elastic on the waistband.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t wear
camel often (I prefer more color) but always thought it a nice basic to have in
my closet.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yBE_2XtacNA/UsD7k1wYD2I/AAAAAAAABHE/rMzObTdqLSM/s1600/cowl04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yBE_2XtacNA/UsD7k1wYD2I/AAAAAAAABHE/rMzObTdqLSM/s320/cowl04.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the "Two Broke Girls" wardrobe dept</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Of course when worn with my latest Renfrew I’m a string
of pearls and heels from being Caroline from “Two Broke Girls.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When it comes to TV characters I think she
has the most restrictive wardrobe when it comes to color – just white, cream
and camel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But there’s nothing more
comfy than wearing head to toe ponte.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
like wearing PJ’s out in the world minus the strange looks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Never mind my Dad’s comment that it looked
like I wasn’t wearing pants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m much
paler than camel, especially during the winter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have plans for at least one more pair in navy
ponte.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This time I will adjust the pattern
piece to allow for a bit of extra fabric in back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do prefer the 1 ¼” sportswear elastic but
will need that extra bit to accommodate.</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JIkNErDOElI/Uq6q7fWrfJI/AAAAAAAABBU/AzVZWZq-k8I/s1600/NavyLeg06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JIkNErDOElI/Uq6q7fWrfJI/AAAAAAAABBU/AzVZWZq-k8I/s320/NavyLeg06.jpg" width="229" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sewing Touchdown!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This fall/winter I've probably worn this outfit the most - jeans or navy leggings, navy Renfrew and Twelfth Man jersey. I'm a huge football fan and love that I can wear some Me-Mades while cheering them on to the NFC West Championship and #1 seeding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span> </div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Overall I deem my experiment a success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m glad I found a nice, basic leggings
pattern that fits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beforehand I seemed
to only see so-so reviews for the McCall’s but just because something doesn’t
work for other people doesn’t mean it won’t work for you. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now I just need more tunic length tops to wear
with them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span> </div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Go Hawks!</span></div>
erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-24893571284113486842013-12-16T00:56:00.000-08:002013-12-19T13:50:46.183-08:00Victory Patterns Lola<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EIsHcRljaW4/Uq6xqkJ5uNI/AAAAAAAABDQ/7rkdjaPH9F0/s1600/Lola02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EIsHcRljaW4/Uq6xqkJ5uNI/AAAAAAAABDQ/7rkdjaPH9F0/s320/Lola02.jpg" width="228"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just as comfy as sweats but soooo much cuter</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It only seemed appropriate that the moment I decide to
make a <a href="http://www.victorypatterns.com/products/lola/" target="_blank">Lola</a> – a cozy sweatshirt style dress from Victory Patterns – that all
the local sweatshirt fleece runs and hides.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Now that it’s complete, the sweatshirt fleece has come back out to
play.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s ok, I wasn’t sure I wanted
to use it anyways.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zXDVYgUyE6U/Uq6xr7UxTiI/AAAAAAAABDc/Pm3Xl_HGbKk/s1600/Lola03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zXDVYgUyE6U/Uq6xr7UxTiI/AAAAAAAABDc/Pm3Xl_HGbKk/s320/Lola03.jpg" width="228"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perfect fall dress</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This purple knit was labeled ponte, but it’s pretty
different than the pontes I’m used to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Regardless I loved the color so some yardage found its way home with
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has more stretch than ponte and
is a bit “ribbier.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s nice and thick
without being too heavy but sadly lacks a cozy, fleecy interior.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ws-ako74vDk/Uq6yU7F1sfI/AAAAAAAABEg/5DVhVkj7tiw/s1600/Lola+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ws-ako74vDk/Uq6yU7F1sfI/AAAAAAAABEg/5DVhVkj7tiw/s320/Lola+007.jpg" width="240"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Princess seams to keep it interesting</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is my first time using Victory Patterns and right
off the bat I noticed they’re drafted for tall people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite the above knee length I knew I’d be
chopping a few inches off but wasn’t quite sure how much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(This was confirmed later on when I
discovered that I couldn’t reach all the way to the bottom of the pockets
without an assist from a friend or friendly stranger!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also I was excited to get my hands on a
printed version as I try to avoid PDFs whenever possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What can I say – I’m not completely confident
of my cutting & pasting skills when large projects involving tons of
printouts are concerned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CxXH5-fg0yU/Uq6yUb59BbI/AAAAAAAABEc/QehwtpP7Txs/s1600/Lola+010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CxXH5-fg0yU/Uq6yUb59BbI/AAAAAAAABEc/QehwtpP7Txs/s320/Lola+010.jpg" width="240"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">World's deepest wraparound pockets</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I sized the pattern down the lazy way by using 5/8” seam
allowances instead of the written ¼”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
cut the bands extra-long so I could figure out what length was needed
later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also adjusted the width of the
pockets to match the side skirt panels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Despite their size I knew I’d use them less as functional pockets
capable of holding small infants and more as interesting design features.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rHsjvNNaEog/Uq6x6SVLliI/AAAAAAAABEA/fRsTMSTZL8Q/s1600/Lola+014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rHsjvNNaEog/Uq6x6SVLliI/AAAAAAAABEA/fRsTMSTZL8Q/s320/Lola+014.jpg" width="320"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cute little triangle detail</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Most of the construction was done on using my serger
which meant it went pretty quick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did
baste the bodice to the skirt to match up all the vertical seams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only one ended up being a smidge off but
after another try I told myself “good enough” since it was on the back and
serged it up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Long hair can cover up a
number of imperfections.)</span><br>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2bCnmbuVC5k/Uq6xs0pIsqI/AAAAAAAABDw/t7Z6RdMEH_Y/s1600/Lola04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2bCnmbuVC5k/Uq6xs0pIsqI/AAAAAAAABDw/t7Z6RdMEH_Y/s320/Lola04.jpg" width="228"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I want to keep my hands in these pockets all the time</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After trying it on and making my pocket discovery I took
2” off the bottom which allowed me to reach the bottom of my pockets
unassisted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I attached the hem and
sleeve bands after cutting them slightly longer than the pattern pieces since I
wasn’t using actual ribbing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This worked
well on the sleeve and hem bands and pull them slightly in like the pattern
photos showed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The neckband was another
story – even with a good press with lots of steam it wouldn’t lie flat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ripping out the serging was a bit of a
nightmare with the navy thread blending in surprisingly well with the purple
knit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The band seemed a little puny at
that point so I recut a new one, making sure the new one was shorter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The “ribbiness” of the knit really became
apparent and I probably ended up with a neckband about the same size as the
pattern piece.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It still seemed a bit
wavy but at this point there was no way I was going to rip it out again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead I just blasted it with the iron and a
massive cloud of steam and that did the trick.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YM8GsusbrnE/Uq6xsEqgJsI/AAAAAAAABDk/ZuwqFDkADzE/s1600/Lola01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YM8GsusbrnE/Uq6xsEqgJsI/AAAAAAAABDk/ZuwqFDkADzE/s320/Lola01.jpg" width="320"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Future favorite background? I think so.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Funny thing, the other week I wore it to school when a
girl in another class came over and asked if it was a Lola.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then she reached into her bag and pulled out
her own Lola which she had some issues with and had planned on asking the
teacher how to fix it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Turns out it was
the fabric’s fault, it was super stretchy and had almost no recovery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily it was just a test garment that she
made with whatever knit was lying around and has since gone back and fixed
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus she has another version planned
with sweatshirt fleece that I can’t wait to see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instances like this are some of the great
things about attending fashion school.</span><br>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9bbWO6PrcGk/Uq6zNek8SlI/AAAAAAAABE4/du_L-staCgw/s1600/Mural03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9bbWO6PrcGk/Uq6zNek8SlI/AAAAAAAABE4/du_L-staCgw/s320/Mural03.jpg" width="228"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ahhh!! Evil clown!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For the outside pictures I braved the cold to take photos
in front of new mural my building’s alley.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A neighbor has spent a lot of time working on it and it’s turned out awesome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Except for the evil clown that welcomes me
home every time I go in the garage. Because I believe ALL clowns are on the evil spectrum.</span></div>
erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-91681125930113554982013-12-16T00:55:00.000-08:002013-12-16T17:58:04.690-08:00Bogged Down Bows<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yikes!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mid
December and I’m only just getting around to posting my makes for Seamstress
Erin’s Bow Neck Blouse Sewalong!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both
items were completed in November but it’s hard when your camera isn’t on
speaking terms with your computer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately
they have recently made up and are working together again.<o:p></o:p></span><br>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’ve always like bow blouses but only have one store
bought item so this was the kick in the butt I needed to make a version or two
of my own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only one ended up being a
true bow neck blouse, the second is more a clever play on the idea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But both patterns came to be courtesy to the
Big 4 which I haven’t sewn in a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Bring on undetermined but most likely excessive ease!</span><br>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PkrpM7tyRG0/Uq6hnDNERRI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/hDzxwWZv2a0/s1600/BowMini01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PkrpM7tyRG0/Uq6hnDNERRI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/hDzxwWZv2a0/s320/BowMini01.jpg" width="228"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Almost a sailor look dress</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">First up I decided I needed a minidress version.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I went with <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6793-products-47102.php?page_id=483" target="_blank">McCall’s M6793</a> which gives you
options for loose, pullover tops with a variety of necklines, sleeves and tunic
options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I went with a mashup of views A
and B with A’s cap sleeves and B’s flounce which I cut several inches
longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started off bombarding my
rayon challis with sizing to stiffen the fabric up and make it less wiggly when
cutting and sewing especially the bias cut ties.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AelDcmArdO4/Uq6hmJJpqxI/AAAAAAAAA-E/VIrbqKWKDAo/s1600/BowMini03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AelDcmArdO4/Uq6hmJJpqxI/AAAAAAAAA-E/VIrbqKWKDAo/s320/BowMini03.jpg" width="228"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This took FOREVER to tie nicely</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I spent more time than necessary trying to avoid
handsewing by stitching the neck seam in the ditch to secure the ties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This turned out so-so due to perfectly
matching thread but didn’t look that great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Eventually I gave up, ripped all this stitching out and resigned myself
to sewing it by hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It turned out not
being that bad since I did it while watching TV and it looks so much
better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lesson learned: sometimes you
can’t avoid handsewing so just do it and get it over with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ll appreciate it when you’re done.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cBsjibhmnn4/Uq6hn9qOi0I/AAAAAAAAA-g/zutmxWFpJ0o/s1600/BowMini04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cBsjibhmnn4/Uq6hn9qOi0I/AAAAAAAAA-g/zutmxWFpJ0o/s320/BowMini04.jpg" width="228"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks really shapeless on the dressform</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I ended up hacking 2” off the top and reattaching the
flounce, it was just too drop waisted and looked awkward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Loose and drop waisted are two silhouettes I don’t
wear much so they make take a bit of getting used to – most of my clothes have
a more defined waist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The shorter skirt
length definitely helps in making it look more modern. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CFb4YPXTajg/Uq6iEATnguI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/mUct5jJQ4Z8/s1600/TurquoiseBow01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CFb4YPXTajg/Uq6iEATnguI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/mUct5jJQ4Z8/s320/TurquoiseBow01.jpg" width="229"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Put a bow on it!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My next version is like the bow version of Portlandia’s “Put
a bird on it” sketch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://butterick.mccall.com/b5817-products-27965.php?page_id=875" target="_blank">Butterick B5817</a> is
a fitted top with a big bow appliqued on front.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This was also made of challis – turquoise and white this time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While stiffening this fabric up with sizing
the nozzle got stuck on and wouldn’t stop spraying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a few comedic attempts to put the cap
on, spray and move fabric and eventually tossing it in a bag so sizing wouldn’t
get everywhere I quarantined it to the deck where for the next few hours I could
hear it continuing to spray its heart out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Luckily this top involved only a few pieces and seams so fiddliness was
kept to a minimum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although during
construction it looked like a hot mess with some massive sizing puddles dried
on it.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_jkrUqj1cYk/Uq6iDOzI-HI/AAAAAAAAA_A/fKRFpC3ip4E/s1600/TurquoiseBow05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_jkrUqj1cYk/Uq6iDOzI-HI/AAAAAAAAA_A/fKRFpC3ip4E/s320/TurquoiseBow05.jpg" width="228"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fake bows are always unperfectly tied</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">At first I thought I was so clever by sewing interfacing
to the applique and then ironing it to the shirt to keep it in place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But some of the interfacing kept showing and I
wasn’t satisfied so I peeled it off and when with two pieces of white challis
and used fabric glue to stick it to the turquoise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like the contrast of the white on the turquoise
but wish the seam allowances didn’t show through so much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As instructed I used contrast thread to topstitch
the applique around the edges and to add some detail.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eogVADxwKd0/Uq6iFKu9bQI/AAAAAAAAA_g/R-LN_WWhauc/s1600/TurquoiseBow07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eogVADxwKd0/Uq6iFKu9bQI/AAAAAAAAA_g/R-LN_WWhauc/s320/TurquoiseBow07.jpg" width="320"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Contrast stitching</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After putting both garments through a quick wash to
remove all the sizing and a serious ironing session they were ready for me to
try on and see how they really look.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8a11D-aAdW8/Uq6hnzDIfmI/AAAAAAAAA-k/ZZvS5anYBYo/s1600/BowMini07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8a11D-aAdW8/Uq6hnzDIfmI/AAAAAAAAA-k/ZZvS5anYBYo/s320/BowMini07.jpg" width="228"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brrrrrr!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Right off the bat I realized I made a summer dress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ve been suffering from below freezing
temperatures lately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I don’t handle
the cold well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xQnYkKPMW5Y/Uq6hox2t9lI/AAAAAAAAA-w/7v1pFJLs-6c/s1600/BowMini09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xQnYkKPMW5Y/Uq6hox2t9lI/AAAAAAAAA-w/7v1pFJLs-6c/s320/BowMini09.jpg" width="228"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A floaty dress with Sorels? Maybe not.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m not sure if I like the look with a cardigan (might
just be this particular one), tights and boots or it’s just not a style I’m
used to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span> </div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uglKgXMkTZ4/Uq6hmjCTcLI/AAAAAAAAA-M/NjoXqZ40tHo/s1600/BowMini02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uglKgXMkTZ4/Uq6hmjCTcLI/AAAAAAAAA-M/NjoXqZ40tHo/s320/BowMini02.jpg" width="228"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bows & polka dots? Yes please.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Regardless I see myself wearing
this more next spring and summer with these polka dotted shoes.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DE1ugtFFKoo/Uq6iER9zNlI/AAAAAAAAA_c/orWbAWUZsMA/s1600/TurquoiseBow03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DE1ugtFFKoo/Uq6iER9zNlI/AAAAAAAAA_c/orWbAWUZsMA/s320/TurquoiseBow03.jpg" width="228"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Distracted by pigeons that took over my deck</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The top I’ll be able to wear now and when the weather
warms up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At first I made it sort of as
a joke and an easy out but I ended up liking it more than I thought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like the massive oversized bow that will never
need tying or fussing over throughout the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>At the time I bought extra fabric and am looking forward to turning the
rest into a dress although I haven’t settled on a pattern yet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So that’s the story on my contributions to the Bow Neck
Blouse sewalong. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was fun and I appreciate
Seamstress Erin taking the time to organize everything and put out a number of
inspiration posts of bows on clothes throughout the decades.<o:p></o:p></span>erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-85875722673022037652013-12-15T21:44:00.000-08:002013-12-15T21:44:19.696-08:00Grunge Sureau with Bonus Sparkle<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QwDQsOgd-Qc/Uq6LKRolgoI/AAAAAAAAA9A/R7KmEc4E05E/s1600/Grunge01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QwDQsOgd-Qc/Uq6LKRolgoI/AAAAAAAAA9A/R7KmEc4E05E/s320/Grunge01.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I swear this isn't actual Seattle formal!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">First of all I’d like to point out that after finishing
this dress I remembered that I used to have one very similar to
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Except that one was a blue and light
brown plaid printed knit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh yeah, it
was supposed to be a babydoll dress but since I’m short it just fit normal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a friend with the exact same dress plus
a several extra inches in height and it fit her like it should but it looked
good on both of us.<o:p></o:p></span><div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After my Bleuet success I quickly snapped up a couple
more Deer & Doe patterns including <a href="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/5-dresses-sureau-dress.html" target="_blank">Robe Sureau</a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since the Grunge sewalong was happening and I couldn’t
wait to bust out this pattern I figured it’d be a match made in Seattle fashion
heaven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which naturally meant plaid
flannel.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s8oF2JVSs2M/Uq6LMCBfLKI/AAAAAAAAA9Q/ET61bcONTxk/s1600/Grunge05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s8oF2JVSs2M/Uq6LMCBfLKI/AAAAAAAAA9Q/ET61bcONTxk/s320/Grunge05.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love plaid!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I lucked out with this plaid as its balanced which made
cutting it out a bit easier while lining up the pattern pieces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had “Spinal Tap” on Tivo and turned it up
to 11 while fussing over how I wanted the plaid to line up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cut the center inset on the bias to avoid
it only matching partway and to add some visual interest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I basted it to another piece cut along the grain
to avoid it getting stretched out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I totally
forgot to think about where the diamonds would be placed but they ended up in
the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">perfect</i> location but more on the
later.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FO-ffzChaUo/Uq6LMECStpI/AAAAAAAAA9U/2z4dbT80EUg/s1600/Grunge06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FO-ffzChaUo/Uq6LMECStpI/AAAAAAAAA9U/2z4dbT80EUg/s320/Grunge06.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tip: Wear a slip to avoid flannel sticking to tights</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Construction was pretty straight forward although like
usual I decided to sew the sleeves in flat – I’ll do just about anything to
avoid setting in a sleeve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next time I’ll
probably interface the facing, it doesn’t say to do it in the instructions but
a looser fabric like flannel could benefit with some added structure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I topstitched ¼” around the neckline to help
stabilize it and now it mostly lies flat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R_tgB9lynV4/Uq6LJsxcXkI/AAAAAAAAA84/vvCfOI0kb8Y/s1600/Grunge03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R_tgB9lynV4/Uq6LJsxcXkI/AAAAAAAAA84/vvCfOI0kb8Y/s320/Grunge03.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Obligatory awkward pose showing pattern matching</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I pulled my walking foot out for the first time to help
match up the plaid and loved how well it worked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will never use anything else to at least
baste plaids or stripes together!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For a while
now I’ve thought it would be a useful addition to my machine foot collection
but wasn’t sure how much I would use it since I don’t quilt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Actually I’ve been meaning to try it out for
a few years but garment sewing keeps getting in the way!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ended up getting a super cheapo generic
version to try out since I wasn’t sure how much I would use it and they’re
kinda pricey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If my current one breaks I
now know it’s worth replacing with a name-brand foot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My plaid matching on the side seams turned
out awesome if I do say so myself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even
on the invisible zipper side.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_SGhltScXc/Uq6LMB1z80I/AAAAAAAAA9Y/ZVl_ObdgN2w/s1600/Grunge04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_SGhltScXc/Uq6LMB1z80I/AAAAAAAAA9Y/ZVl_ObdgN2w/s320/Grunge04.jpg" width="229" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More pattern matching</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I shortened the sleeves a bit using the plaid as my guide
to get everything lined up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hunted
through my button stash and wasn’t happy with the black or white ones that I found.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They both just looked “eh… ok” on the bodice
but liked how some bronze ones looked despite being the wrong size.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I wore the dress to Thanksgiving dinner
sans buttons.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">BTW: I sewed half this dress with navy thread and half with black... I think. All due to poor lighting and the fabric disguising almost all stitching. Good thing I didn't need to rip any seams out - they're practically invisible.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-59-sbCcc5XQ/Uq6LOIOGA_I/AAAAAAAAA9g/H0avNzN3YKs/s1600/Grunge07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-59-sbCcc5XQ/Uq6LOIOGA_I/AAAAAAAAA9g/H0avNzN3YKs/s320/Grunge07.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4 diamonds + 4 buttons = perfect placement</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div align="left">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Later on after the Black Friday shopping frenzy I found
some bronze buttons in the correct size to add. This is when I realized that
the plaid on the bias formed perfect diamonds that screamed to have a button in
the middle of each.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I didn’t even
bother lining up the buttons with my simflex, I just eyeballed the center of
the four diamonds and cheered that it suggested four buttons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few minutes later my dress was completely
done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U5S8-aEi4fs/Uq6LJyfnwvI/AAAAAAAAA88/LevYidnDnmQ/s1600/Grunge02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U5S8-aEi4fs/Uq6LJyfnwvI/AAAAAAAAA88/LevYidnDnmQ/s320/Grunge02.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Who says there's no sparkle to grunge?</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m really happy with my finished dress. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s warm and cozy, honors my Seattle roots
with a nod to French girl style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a
little bit looser than I was thinking, but that’s most likely due to the
flannel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I have a flannel Alma that
fits looser than others made of more tightly woven fabric.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a bonus since the plaid includes navy,
black and brown it goes with multiple colors of tights and boots.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wore brown the first time around but pulled
out my hologram Doc’s for this photo shoot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For those days when you’re aiming for grunge formal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I totally had a friend borrow these for prom
one year!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m curious how Sureau will
fit in a more stable fabric and already have other versions planned.</span></div>
erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-55891497835778654192013-11-09T20:19:00.001-08:002013-11-09T20:35:20.631-08:00Bleuet: Shirtdress of my Dreams<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">After seeing so many gorgeous versions of <a href="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/3-sewing-pattern-bleuet-dress.html" target="_blank">Deer &Doe’s Bleuet</a> around the Internet I finally got around to make one of my
own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And now I’m hooked – I’ve since cut
out two more versions and expanded my Deer and Doe pattern collection.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span> </div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OcuSPnlkH7s/Un73hIwxXmI/AAAAAAAAA7M/SE922a6TgKg/s1600/BleuetDenim01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OcuSPnlkH7s/Un73hIwxXmI/AAAAAAAAA7M/SE922a6TgKg/s320/BleuetDenim01.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check out that Seattle sun!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span> <span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’ve had this dark, lightweight denim in my stash for
several months with the idea to make it into a shirtdress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite having several options in my pattern
collection, I couldn’t commit to one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Until one afternoon when I discovered that <a href="http://www.madesewing.com/" target="_blank">Made Sewing Studio</a>, my local source for indie patterns, now
carried Deer & Doe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Excited about
the process of not having to wait for shipping I debated which pattern to start
with before deciding Bleuet was the shirtdress of my dreams.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9T2T1cO4qTQ/Un73i6R2FJI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/pjbbu1RZ0ks/s1600/BleuetDenim02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9T2T1cO4qTQ/Un73i6R2FJI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/pjbbu1RZ0ks/s320/BleuetDenim02.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surprise back bow</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</span></o:p><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Initially I was a little concerned about the pattern
being drafted for a C cup (which I’m not) but figured the princess seams would
make it easy to adjust mid-construction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’m really glad I was too lazy to attempt any pattern alterations
because I ended up not needing them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>( <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Am</i> I a C cup?...)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The length ended up being perfect too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LDvIXhTg7nY/Un73lHTbdXI/AAAAAAAAA7g/Ponn_gfx0ho/s1600/BleuetDenim05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LDvIXhTg7nY/Un73lHTbdXI/AAAAAAAAA7g/Ponn_gfx0ho/s320/BleuetDenim05.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Understated French girl style</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</span></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The directions tell you to topstitch the princess seams
and I took the opportunity to topstitch ALL the seams.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And when working with denim what’s better
than using denim topstitching thread?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of
course the best way to make sure it turns out nice and even is to use a denim
needle and go SLOW.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which means it took
forever to topstitch those long princess seams but the outcome is worth it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W1o235FasJA/Un73nw2tpWI/AAAAAAAAA74/_kz7k-Um8zg/s1600/BleuetDenim07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W1o235FasJA/Un73nw2tpWI/AAAAAAAAA74/_kz7k-Um8zg/s320/BleuetDenim07.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bow closeup</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Next time I will probably sew the sleeve bands with a .5”
seam.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not like they’re tight or
anything, it’s just a closer fit than I’m used to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After topstitching the bands on the sleeves
the armhole seam looked a little plain so I topstitched those as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Which means the only seams I left alone are
the shoulders.</span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1iEqs5ZDpHc/Un8CVALICAI/AAAAAAAAA8g/Qrf5Dwlsm2I/s1600/BleuetDenim09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1iEqs5ZDpHc/Un8CVALICAI/AAAAAAAAA8g/Qrf5Dwlsm2I/s320/BleuetDenim09.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Topstitched like my life depended on it</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
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</div>
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I used pearl snaps instead of buttons and this decision
had nothing to do with the prospect of 10+ buttonholes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes a girl just wants to pretend she’s
the Hulk and rip her shirt(dress) off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus
any time I get to use a hammer on a sewing project is tons of fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I used my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vogue-Fabrics-SimFlex-Expanding-Sewing/dp/B00DK110M8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1384056070&sr=8-4&keywords=simflex" target="_blank">simflex</a> to painlessly space the snaps and they all matched up perfectly. There's nothing worse than slightly off snaps or buttons. </span>Pearl snaps seemed like a good match for a casual
denim shirtdress topstitched within an inch of it’s life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tfguSeurWWE/Un73mroiMmI/AAAAAAAAA7s/EYyabPtsksY/s1600/BleuetDenim06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="229" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tfguSeurWWE/Un73mroiMmI/AAAAAAAAA7s/EYyabPtsksY/s320/BleuetDenim06.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two snaps are cracked but are barely noticeable</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The back was the teeniest bit tight but I doubt I’ll
adjust the pattern for future versions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
discovered this while doing my usual movement test – goofy dance moves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can raise the roof like a champ but fall
short when attempting the YMCA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s
just fine by me since I rarely spell out words with my whole body and am
willing to accept that I’ll need to wear something else if the urge strikes
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And that’s a big IF.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I can reach the tall shelves in my kitchen
and give someone a hug so I think I’m good.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JXrLXZVF4jI/Un73hV_XZlI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/ye_FCdXOCVU/s1600/BleuetDenim03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JXrLXZVF4jI/Un73hV_XZlI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/ye_FCdXOCVU/s320/BleuetDenim03.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Raise the Roof: Pass</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I was excited to be able to take photos outside on a
sunny fall day while the leaves were still around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last Saturday we had a huge windstorm in
Seattle that blew them all away and knocked out my power for 10+ hours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IslOXOkg2Hg/Un73nYyHuqI/AAAAAAAAA70/KSf_M91gb0k/s1600/BleuetDenim04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IslOXOkg2Hg/Un73nYyHuqI/AAAAAAAAA70/KSf_M91gb0k/s320/BleuetDenim04.jpg" width="228" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">YMCA: Fail</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">While planning this dress I realized it works for the Fabulous Frocks category of the <a href="http://www.rhinestonesandtelephones.blogspot.ca/2013/09/fall-essentials-sew-along-2013.html" target="_blank">Fall Essentials Sew Along</a>. This is my kind of sew along - one without any restrictions or daily To Do tasks. Sometimes all it takes to suck the creativity out of me is a formalized schedule and plan. I much prefer to sew whatever catches my eye at the moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I can’t wait to finish my next two versions although it’s
going a little bit slower since the fabrics are a bit sheer so I’m underlining
everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In other words: I’m in
love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Deer and Doe is quickly claiming a
place in my heart next to my beloved Sewaholic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just the other day I snapped up two more and
immediately set about tracing them out which I <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">never</i> do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11602131076827094013noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4906245219974373433.post-92072679865749597492013-10-19T02:37:00.000-07:002013-10-23T14:12:42.752-07:00Lake Chelan Central Park Hoodie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wQipYMUtev0/UmIC03w8PWI/AAAAAAAAA4A/EGz4FEXjknY/s1600/CPH01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wQipYMUtev0/UmIC03w8PWI/AAAAAAAAA4A/EGz4FEXjknY/s320/CPH01.jpg" width="229"></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you knit I think it’s almost required to make a
Central Park Hoodie (CPH) at some point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Naturally as I’ve taken up knitting in the past year I dutifully put it
in my Ravelry queue and then went ahead and made one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now that it’s finally done I’m really glad I did.<o:p></o:p></span><br>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qb7AGd0vYhE/UmIC9TcDpxI/AAAAAAAAA4k/0tEgxjlA6NY/s1600/CPH05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qb7AGd0vYhE/UmIC9TcDpxI/AAAAAAAAA4k/0tEgxjlA6NY/s320/CPH05.jpg" width="228"></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Right off the bat the eagle eyed out there may notice
that mine looks a little… <strike>wrong</strike> different than the small army of CPHs out
there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s because I completely spaced
on how to knit and totally did it wrong – apparently I knitted into the back of
the stitches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My purling ability stayed
the same resulting in nonstockinette stitch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">But like I remember my mom saying way before I learned to knit: if you’re consistent it’s not a mistake, it’s part of the design.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I was very consistent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oogo5sTotpw/UmIDuoojyDI/AAAAAAAAA5A/SSlm59pWP48/s1600/CPH+Body+closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oogo5sTotpw/UmIDuoojyDI/AAAAAAAAA5A/SSlm59pWP48/s320/CPH+Body+closeup.jpg" width="228"></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I knitted this up with Cascade Yarn 220 Heather in the
Lake Chelan colorway which is a bluish green with yellow flecks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I liked using yarn from a local company (they’re
located in Seattle) and have fond memories of vacationing on Lake Chelan as a
kid.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BRlgK6LeNlk/UmIC3RiWDzI/AAAAAAAAA4M/KS5JuYDshpw/s1600/CPH02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BRlgK6LeNlk/UmIC3RiWDzI/AAAAAAAAA4M/KS5JuYDshpw/s320/CPH02.jpg" width="228"></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">There’s not much to say about this pattern that a
thousand Ravelry members haven’t already.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I ended up knitting the body in one piece to try something new and avoid
sewing up the side seams.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uDHGGXoq8gE/UmIDAFD3SfI/AAAAAAAAA44/7EbsJY_gNAY/s1600/CPH08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uDHGGXoq8gE/UmIDAFD3SfI/AAAAAAAAA44/7EbsJY_gNAY/s320/CPH08.jpg" width="228"></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I waited to get some help from my mom picking up stitches
for the hood and ribbing since I’ve never done it before.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4JlbPlL1uGI/UmIC-vfKbiI/AAAAAAAAA4o/FNzNaFSI2Us/s1600/CPH07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4JlbPlL1uGI/UmIC-vfKbiI/AAAAAAAAA4o/FNzNaFSI2Us/s320/CPH07.jpg" width="228"></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I was looking forward to relearn how to properly knit
before starting sweater #2 but wanted to wait until this one was finished.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XhPOvgA3RGY/UmIC8YpB5eI/AAAAAAAAA4c/hwTS7iVxp28/s1600/CPH04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XhPOvgA3RGY/UmIC8YpB5eI/AAAAAAAAA4c/hwTS7iVxp28/s320/CPH04.jpg" width="226"></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love these silver buttons I found during a ½ off
sale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used the yarn separated into 2
ply to sew on the buttons using a long strand of yarn that is worked from
button to button along where the stitches were picked up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This technique is from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Finishing-School-Master-Class-Knitters/dp/1936096196/ref=wl_it_dp_o_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=L4USMTDSC5YY&coliid=IU5GFO8EYN3Z3" target="_blank">Finishing School: AMaster Class for Knitters</a> which includes tons of information on all sorts of
finishes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not that the lack of buttons
stopped me from wearing it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4OmEeK_Xsyw/UmIC3ifxSlI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/-HwZJjROKI8/s1600/CPH03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4OmEeK_Xsyw/UmIC3ifxSlI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/-HwZJjROKI8/s320/CPH03.jpg" width="229"></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now that it’s officially sweater season here in Seattle
this hoodie is warm and cozy and will get lots of wear. I’m really excited
about finishing my first sweater and have already started on another.</span></div>
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