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Future sewing projects

Found!

February 7, 2009 By Carla

I finally found my digital camera.  Yippeee!  I hope to take pictures tomorrow of the mock turtleneck and my new sewing dressform (Her name is Lisa).

I’m currently working on two new projects.  One is a skirt and the other is a neck warmer.  I made a swatch today out of RYC Cashsoft Aran yarn.  It’s nice!

Cashsoft Aran yarn from RYC
Cashsoft Aran yarn from RYC

I will post more tomorrow.

Filed Under: Future knitting projects 2007, Future sewing projects Tagged With: mock turtleneck, neck warmer

Take 2, Kwik Sew 2740

December 11, 2008 By Carla

Muslin2 Shoulders correct

Muslin number 2 is a much better fit. The shoulders work.  I think the shirt is too small for me.  My friends say I should try Spanx and I probably will after seeing these photos.

I made a mistake on one of the sleeves.  I took it apart and sewed the seam again but…

Opps!

 
Opps!

I think I’m ready to find some nice heavier knit and make my first top.

Filed Under: Future sewing projects, muslin, Tops/Blouses

It worked

December 7, 2008 By Carla

Using the technique for Narrow Shoulders found in Sandra Betzina’s Fast Fit, worked like a charm. I’m going to try it on Vogue 7903 muslin.  By the way V7903 is Sandra Betzina’s pattern.  I’m determined to make that pattern fit me. I don’t believe it’s the pattern but my lack of experience in fitting. On the plus side, I did learn to do a FBA with that pattern. I know my sleeve issues are with the armhole. Maybe I’ll tackle that issue during Christmas. Anyway…

I believe I’m ready to make a wearable garment with Kwik Sew 2740 now that the shoulder width has been modified.  Tomorrow, I’ll hem the muslin and take pictures from the front.  The back shows all the rolls of fat and I don’t want to scare small children.

Filed Under: Future sewing projects, Skirts Tagged With: Fast Fit, Kwik Sew 2740, Sandra Betzina, Vogue 7903

Burda World of Fashion & Burda Plus

March 20, 2008 By Carla

Burda World of Fashion & Burda Plus

The Burda World of Fashion (BWOF) came from my local Borders store last week. I ordered the Burda Plus magazine from Sew Baby (the service is excellent!). I understand why people like the magazine and I will try at least one pattern. Stay tuned.

Filed Under: Future sewing projects Tagged With: Burda Plus, BWOF, Sewing

Quietly working

January 24, 2008 By Carla

I’m plugging along on the Nautilus Hat. I should finish it this weekend and I will post pictures then. I’ve made this hat twice already. The first time, I used the wrong type of yarn. It was cotton and well…it wasn’t pretty. The hat was more of a pancake.

Nautilus Hat wrong yarn

The second time I made it, it was too big. I hope like Goldilocks, this hat is just right.

I cut out the pattern pieces for McCall’s 5522 view A.

McCall’s M5522

I’ll start on it this weekend. I’m going to make a muslin first. I plan to learn how to match stripes with this pattern. It should be interesting.

Filed Under: Future sewing projects, knitting wip Tagged With: hat, muslin, shirt

On Hold

November 10, 2007 By Carla

Everything craft related has taken a backseat. Not that I haven’t wanted to sew like the wind but work and life has interfered. I think I’m going to do some heavy sewing during the holidays. That’s not stopping me from planning my sewing when I have time 🙂

I’m developing my Sewing with a Plan (SWAP) for the winter. So far I’m making:

2 twist tops Simplicity 3800 view D with knits fabric in geometric and solid beige.

Twist Top pattern & fabric

2 pleated skirts Vogue V8424 view C. I’ve made this pattern. Okay, it’s not technically finished because I need to hem the skirt. I promise to post when I hem it this weekend. I’ve purchased a brown twill and grey mystery fabric from Wal-Mart.

Pleated Skirt fabric and pattern

2 A-line skirts Butterick 3134 view B. Tonight, I purchased stretch suede (2yds, 44” wide, 97% polyester/3% spandex) in a warm caramel and Buttersuede (2yds, 60” 100% polyester) in black. These fabrics were on sales for 50% off at Hancock Fabrics…yay!

A-line Skirt black

While I was at Hancock Fabrics, I bought a coat pattern Butterick B4875 for $0.99. You gotta love the $0.99 pattern sales. I plan to make view C at some point.

Butterick Coat

I also purchased Dritz 2 Vue-Thru Press Cloths which was on my list of sewing wants.

 

I don’t believe I’ll be purchasing more patterns anytime soon. I’ve got plenty of stylish patterns now. I going to adapt Carolyn’s philosophy on patterns which is find a tried and true pattern for a garment (skirt, pants, jacket, top, etc.) and use it with different fabrics and trim to create a new look.

 

My goal is to become a good at this sewing thing.

 

Filed Under: Future sewing projects, Sewing

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