tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29026966320114440292024-02-07T20:42:29.997-08:00Rose's Sewing RoomTHE VIEW FROM MY SEWING ROOM WINDOWRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-55449701224305570842020-07-30T13:37:00.000-07:002020-07-30T13:38:38.433-07:00Successes in Anti-Racism Activities<br />
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Sewing supply vendors: </div>
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With the boycott of JoAnn’s, Hobby Lobby and Michael’s and
the big four pattern companies, a message is being sent to sewing supply
sources that do not actively support diversity. The best result of this, for
me, is awareness of other sources for fabric purchase.</div>
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A vendor list of diversity supporters<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>is available on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkmimosabyjacinta/">Jacinta's</a> instagram feed which
offers <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a wide range shopping
opportunities. My caftan is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seamwork/">Seamwork Micah</a>#seamworkmicah made from gorgeous fabric from a
new-to-me-fabric store, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chizzyafrique/">chizzyafrique</a> which offers good service, quality
fabric, fair prices and just happens to be black owned – an added bonus! I’ve
browsed through many other stores on the list that offer exciting shopping
opportunities.</div>
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Awareness of black pattern makers:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One good one is the goddess gown by Iviye.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I have the pattern and look forward to sewing it.</div>
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Increased anti-racism instagram acitivity :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/blackmakersmatter/"> Black Makers Matter</a> provides a resource for black sewists and an opportunity to discover new talent
for the rest of us. Thanks to <a href="ttps://www.instagram.com/cookinandcraftin/">Meg</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havinsewmuchfun/">Loni</a>, our Saturday
evening happy hour has provided many resources and inspiration. These include
resources for contributions to fight racism. I and many others have donated.</div>
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One of the future instagram live videos<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>is a discussion of the book <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Pageants,” Parlors and Pretty Women: Race and
Beauty in the 20<sup>th</sup> century” on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkmimosabyjacinta/"> Jacinta's instagram grid</a> on Saturday,
August 29 at 11:00 PST.</div>
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Discovering black authors – a few of these are:</div>
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“Piecing Me Together” by Renee Watsen. She is an excellent
writer who tells about a black girl’s experience in an all white school. The
book is fiction, but could be non-fiction.</div>
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“Liberated Threads” by Tanisha Ford. This is a detailed book
about the how and why black women from New York City to Johannesburg integrated
style and beauty into their activism. Although I’ve studied a lot of history, I
still leaned a lot from this well written and organized book.</div>
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Any book written by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ibramxk/">Ibram X Kendi</a>. He has an excellent video on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ted/">Ted Talks</a>.</div>
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Increased awareness of police brutality and racist actions.
Locally, our police department has started a training program and is
establishing a citizen’s advisory board. How is this working? We’ll have to
see, but it’s the right direction.</div>
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Diversity in the schools: Although required by law, our
local schools dp have a non-discrimination policy. The equity office is
monitoring current plans for students returning to school.</div>
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Some candidates for city council and school board in our local
August primary are including the importance of diversity in their campaigns.
They have my vote!</div>
<br />Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-91706389227698090932017-05-06T06:31:00.002-07:002017-05-06T06:31:42.539-07:00"Tops That Pop" Sew-AlongFaye Lewis at <a href="http://fayessewingadventure.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: red;">Faye's Sewing Adventure</span></a><span style="color: red;"> </span>organized a top sew-along-long for the last 2 weeks in April. She got my sewing mojo going so I made 3 tops and started a 4th one. I enjoyed the sewing, sharing, and seeing the impressive tops that others made. Although my tops are simple to sew, I already have worn them a lot and received many treasured compliments. You know the ones -"Where did you buy that?" and "I can't believe that you sewed that".<br />
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First up is the Closet Case Ebony Tee. This pattern definitely is included in my small stash of favorite tees.The only change that I made in the pattern was to add 2.5" to the cropped version. I cut this cotton jersey on the cross grain and was afraid that it would stretch. After several wearings, it's still good.</div>
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The second top is the Named Inari Crop Tee made in a knit. I added a little over 5 inches in length. I liked the style, but didn't want such a cropped look. I didn't make any other adjustments, but will raise the armholes slightly next time. Also, I'll topstitch the top of the cuffs down. They tend to flop down, in a knit anyway, which you can see in the picture if you look closely. My serging is fairly neat so it doesn't look bad - just could look better, I may fix this top when I have black thread on my machine or maybe just leave it. The only challenging part was cutting out the fabric for design placement and matching the seams the best that I could.<br />
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The third top is the Grainline Willow Tee Dress, made in a cropped tank. I've made this top twice before in wovens (not blogged) and love it. There are no adjustments other than I tried it in a stable knit. I was happy that it worked fine.<br />
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I'm working on a 4th top but this is it for now.<br />
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<i>HAPPY SEWING!!</i></div>
Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-13129700059661598842017-02-13T10:00:00.000-08:002017-02-13T10:06:55.587-08:00Toddler Backpack For MEI fell in love with Lauren's backpack as soon as I saw it on her <a href="https://lladybird.com/2016/08/11/completed-travel-backpack/https://lladybird.com/2016/08/11/completed-travel-backpack/"><span style="color: red;">blog</span></a>. It is the perfect size for running errands around town and keeping everything secure. Plus, there are so many pockets that I can keep everything organized to avoid digging through my purse. I've gotten more compliments and questions about where I "bought" it than any item I have ever made. I guess I shouldn't be so concerned about my sewing skills since no one seems to notice it's handmade.<br />
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To start, I searched the web to see if I could find something similar that I liked. Finally, I just called <a href="http://www.craft-south.com/"><span style="color: red;">Craft South</span></a> and ordered the fabric and most of the other goodies. I actually got to talk to Lauren who collected everything for me. Talk about easy! Then, the easy part stopped. I should have known if Ladybird said this bag was a lot of work, it would take me forever. Well, it took 4 months off and on between other projects. The backpack is not difficult, but the fabric is thick and a lot of pockets were added. I am proud that I figured out how to make and install all those pockets.<br />
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I made my backpack exactly like Lauren's except for the colors of the zippers (used what I had on hand) and the addition of a coin purse that was simple to make. Locating coins for purchases quickly is a major nuisance for me. Now, I don't have any problem! The coin purse is removable so I can use it with other purses. I won't go into the details because Lauren explains everything so well on her <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://lladybird.com/2016/08/11/completed-travel-backpack/"><span style="color: red;">blog</span></a>.</span> I will show you pictures of my beloved backpack.<br />
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My first completed project for 2017 was my second Marlborough bra.<br />
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I used stretch lace from my stash and a turquoise findings kit from Bra Makers Supply. This bra went together A LOT faster than the first one. As you can see in the back view, I goofed with my measurements for the back band or, more likely, didn't insert the strap elastic properly. Because I am so slow blogging, I have had several opportunities to wear the bra. My mistake does not effect the fit and does not show through my clothes. I'd rather make a new bra than do some finicky ripping and resewing. I'll remember to check carefully next time. This lace has a bit more stretch than my first one and is even more comfortable.<br />
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Number 1 bra was in process when I started reading some negative blog comments about the Marborough. I did spend a lot of time with the muslins. After all the fitting, I made a size 36 DD although my measurements, according to the pattern, stated a size 34C. The first muslin was a joke! I have a unique body. Yes, everyone has a unique body but mine is REALLY unique as you can see from the recommended size compared to the one that I used. I cannot buy a bra that comes close to the the comfort and fit of the ones that I made. Once I got the right size, the cups and bridge fit perfectly. I did use a smaller size 38 underwire as the larger ones for my size were too big. I'm glad that I bought a variety of underwire sizes and tested those before making the final bra.I almost gave up on this fitting process and just wait until I could go to a bra fitting pro. I'm glad that I continued because I'm so happy with the results. I will say that the bras fit better on my body than my self-made dress form. I know that I need to make some adjustments, especially around the arms/shoulder and the girls are too low on the form. That generally does not cause a problem fitting garments, but it does with bras. Maybe, I'll fix it one day. I'd just rather spend my precious sewing time making other things.<br />
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One thing about the comfort did cause me problems. If I am active working in the house or the garden, the underwires bother me. If I'm doing minor activity or sitting/standing, I can wear these bras all day without noticing I have a bra on.<br />
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There are some helpful tips from <a href="https://lladybird.com/2015/08/28/bramaking-tips-tricks-ive-learned-along-the-way/"><span style="color: red;">Lauren</span></a> that I used along with great instructions with the pattern. Overall, the sewing was slow with the first one, but I didn't have any problems. I probably should not have used lace for my first bra, but I want what I want regardless of the challenge. I did use a kit from Taylor Made Supply which helped me collect the supplies that I needed for the first time around.<br />
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Here are pictures of my first bra that I made in November/December last year.<br />
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I definitely will make more Marborough bras, but I'd like to try some other patterns also. What will I make next? I may try the Boyston since it is drafted without an underwire.Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-12554123536298313022016-08-14T12:07:00.003-07:002016-08-14T12:07:48.424-07:00Charity Sewing, Garment Labels, and Vacation<br />
I don't have my new camera in operation yet. Partly, that's because we had major house construction and vacation as soon as tax season was finished. Mostly, I have put off dealing with it. That's sad because the camera was expensive and the backlog of finished projects is increasing steadily. My quest for better pictures has, so far, resulted in no pictures. I'd just prefer to sew. :)<div>
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Anyhow, one finished project was photographed on my dress form. My hubbie belongs to a charity group and asked me to make 3 aprons for women who were going to sell raffle tickets at a fund raising dinner. Sure, I say. Really, aprons can't be difficult. So, I go off to spend some time with Mr. Google and found a beautiful apron that appeared easy to sew. Then, I asked him what size I should use for the aprons. Naturally, he didn't know. He had only met one of the women and never met the other 2. He just said that the one woman was "bigger than" me. That's great. I'm 5'1" and weigh 115 lbs. There are a lot of sizes "bigger than" me. Also, he didn't want anything as "complicated" as the apron I picked. In addition, he wanted 3 pockets - one for raffle tickets, one for sold raffle tickets, and one for money. I finally decided to just create my own one size fits all sort of apron. He wanted to buy the fabric to make sure the fabric was something that showed up in the room. So, he went off to JoAnne's armed with 50% off coupon. He came home saying that he couldn't believe how much he saved with the coupon. The best part of this project is his understanding of how I am a sucker for discount coupons The fabric is gorgeous - just ravels when you look at it. Yes, it was a beast to sew. I'm grateful that I have a serger that hung in there with me for three of these gems.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To make the aprons, I cut 2 yards for each apron and cut a hole in the center that was big enough for 2 of my heads (My head is small- I buy hats in the tween shop.) Then, I serged around the hole and the outside of the fabric. For the pockets, I serged around a rectangle, sewed it on when I thought hands could reach, and sewed 2 straight lines to make the 3 pockets. It worked out just fine. In fact, everyone had a good time buying raffle tickets from the "golden girls". The group made a lot of money!!</div>
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Yea!! I finally have garment labels from<span style="color: red;"> <a href="https://www.dutchlabelshop.com/"><span style="color: red;">The Dutch Label Shop</span></a> </span><span style="color: red;">. </span>That's thanks to<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;"> <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.girlsinthegarden.net/2016/06/dutch-label-shop.html"><span style="color: red;">Lori</span></a> </span></span></span><span style="color: red;"> </span>who had a discount code for the shop. Y'all know how I can't resist those discounts codes.</div>
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Finally, here's one of the photos from our May vacation. It was taken from our hotel room in Ormond Beach, FL. I love the beach and can't resist sharing this relaxing view!!</div>
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Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-91163729479560194852016-05-30T12:27:00.000-07:002016-05-30T12:27:00.544-07:00Seamwork OsloWell, it's been almost 4 months since my last post. I do have pictures from my Oslo that I sewed during the Christmas holidays. My aim was to work on my editing skills with the photos. The result was no editing and no posts. Instead of waiting any longer, I'm showing the pictures without any editing. I haven't given up on improving my photography and editing skills. I've just decided that I'll wait until I have more time for a concentrated effort. I got through a challenging tax season, took off for a wonderful vacation week at the beach, and went straight into renovating a number of rooms in my house. The renovations are still going on, but my part has slowed down a little. I did manage to sew a cardigan and 3 tops. During stressful times, it helps me to do a little bit of sewing. I'm amazed at how much I got finished just sewing a little here and there.I have a new camera and want to get that working before I take photos. The plan is to work with the camera next week. I miss blogging!<br />
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I wore my Oslo so much this winter that I've almost worn it out. I'm glad that I did take pictures in January. The cardigan is a copycat from <a href="http://www.girlsinthegarden.net/2015/12/stylemakers-sweater-knit-on-eighth-day.html"><span style="color: red;">Lori</span></a><span style="color: red;"> </span>at Girls in the Garden. The fabric is a plush sweater knit from StyleMaker Fabrics, one of my favorite fabric sources. The fabric was a breeze to sew and the pattern is fast and easy to sew. I finished it in a couple of hours and I am a slow sewer. I made size large without any alterations needed. It is a tad too big, but perfect to wear over a variety of garments.<br />
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The sleeves can be pushed up which is the way I usually wear the cardigan. The last picture shows the way I wore it during the cold weeks we had in Florida, It is not hard to hold it closed. I haven't gotten around to sewing my long-planned coat so the Oslo came to the rescue! The fabric is super soft, cuddly, and warm.<br />
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<br />Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-7381487725861623672016-02-04T10:25:00.001-08:002016-02-04T10:25:45.665-08:00Grainline Lark Tee: Christmas/Valentine's DayI made this version of the Grainline Lark Tee before Christmas. I'm just posting now in time for Valentine's Day. Opps! I've been busy but not THAT busy. So, what happened? The delay in posting occurred because I decided to do indoor pictures with some serious editing. It's pretty sad when I read through Photoshop Elements for Dummies and still couldn't get it. Then, I started a Adobe Lightroom 30 day trial. I opened Photoshop once and haven't been able to open it since. I cleaned my computer C drive- that didn't help. Adobe technical support just sends me download information. I did the update for the program- that didn't help. So many people love lightroom despite the $8.99 a month charge. I'm not paying for something when I can't even open one of the programs. Talk about technical/editing challenged!! After tax season, I'll give may editing skills another chance. I will get it even if I have to ask my grandson for help. Of course, that remote wire has to go since editing it out probably is impossible. I do have a new camera that uses a lens and wireless remote. That will help with the need for editing (I hope!!). Meanwhile, I have a backlog of posts to do. You can see my poor editing attempts and unedited photos.<br />
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Now, let's look at my Lark Tee, V necked version.<br />
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I wore this top a lot during the Christmas holiday season. I probably will wear it for Valentine's Day unless a dress makes more sense for what we do.<br />
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At the same time, there are some fitting issues for future Larks. I'll get out my tape measure and consider using a smaller size at the top. If I keep the same size, I'll raise the shoulder 1/2" and reduce the side seam a bit just under the armhole. The armscye is too big! Definite changes are 1" sway back adjustment and 1" shorter in length. The long sleeve needs to shortened 2 and a half inches. When I have red thread on my machine, I'll make the adjustments that I can on this version. Meanwhile, I just enjoy wearing it! It's such a comfortable top.<br />
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The tee shirt is a simple make. I continue to look for a pattern that fits like I want. I definitely will give the Lark another try. I need a TNT Tee pattern. I wear tee shirts a lot. They are a quick make. Once I get the fit, I'll make a bunch of them.<br />
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Happy Sewing!Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-13354528132170601962016-01-04T08:38:00.000-08:002016-01-04T08:38:45.210-08:00Top 5 Reflections of 2015 and Goals for 2016<br />
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1. When looking at fabric for a project, I think about color and color combinations. IMHO, I'm pretty good at that. In the process, I forget about the texture and drape of the fabric. I need to consider both.<br />
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2. My ability to fit has improved considerably since I first started sewing garments. I still tend to over fit which results in a tight or slightly skewed garment. I need to remember that my aging body requires a looser fit that skims my body.<br />
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3. Overall, I am pleased with my sewing in 2015. Considering the amount of time that I spent traveling and being a nurse to a sick husband, I was productive. I made a lot of garments that I enjoy wearing.<br />
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4. I didn't try many new techniques, but I did try some. I am pleased that I used my serger to completely sew a knit top.<br />
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5. Most of my sewing was fairly easy. Perhaps, it is take to make more challenging garments.<br />
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As usual, I didn't meet my 2015 goals, but I did work on them. I did make wearable garments, but not many that I can wear day-to-day. While I believe that my knitting has improved, I didn't finish anything wearable or worthy of bragging. I did make a cardigan that looks pretty good, but ran out of yarn. I worked on my 3 quilts, but never finished a one. My bra making course remains a dream. I either lacked enough focus or made my 2015 goals too ambitious. I will try again this year!<br />
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1. Make 3 pairs of pants or jeans.<br />
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<br />Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-68482134719504780762015-12-31T11:46:00.000-08:002015-12-31T11:46:27.340-08:00Top 5 Non-Sewing Highlights of 2015<div>
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While I'm happiest as a homebody, that man of mine likes to be on the go. We joined good friends for a cruise to the Panama Canal in the Spring. I've wanted to see it for a long time and was not disappointed. During Thanksgiving, we went on another cruise with my son, grandchildren, and extended family. I loved spending the time with the family. In September, we spent our regular week at the beach.</div>
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Work in the medical field was never a career option for me. During October and November, my guy had 2 surgeries. The first was outpatient for a hernia removal. The second was a major emergency because the hernia surgeon nicked his small intestine. He was in the hospital for 10 days and barely could do anything by himself for almost a month afterward. I did a lot of cleaning up messes, laundry, bandaging,etc. Hubbie normally does all the cooking and was gouchy about my sincere attempts to provide non-gourmet food. The nursing job continued somewhat on our Thanksgiving cruise. We could not have gone except for the help from my son. Let's just say that I am grateful that I am retired from nursing and cooking for a long time- I hope.</div>
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I did taxes professionally for a number of years. I love the challenge of paying the lowest taxes legally possible.While I am no longer doing taxes for pay, I spent a lot of time doing the tax returns for family. My son owns a limited liability corporation that became extremely successful in 2014. His taxes kept me busy January through March in 2015 and several times during the year for accounting reports. Since I have reviewed corporate taxes and learned a lot about his business, I'm hoping that 2015 taxes won't require so much time in 2016. I did enjoy learning new tax information. On the rare occasion that I have trouble falling asleep at night, I'll read the IRS tax code. That works better than any pill on the market.</div>
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Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-62325741744092557722015-12-31T09:52:00.000-08:002015-12-31T09:52:51.614-08:00Top 5 Sewing Misses<img alt="Top 5 of 2015" height="400" src="https://craftingarainbow.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/top-5-8.jpg?w=634" width="400" /><br />
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This post is hard to write because it means looking at my poor sewing decisions. When I look at most other posts of "sewing misses", I think that their "misses" look pretty good. At least, they look better than mine IMO. I learned at an early age that one needs to deal with problem or the same problems will rear their ugly heads. So... I'm doing the post so that I can, hopefully, avoid the same problems and move on.<br />
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1.So Sew Easy Cowl<br />
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Looking at this picture sent me to my weight lifting tape. At the same time, I realized that one of the basic rules of sewing is to sew for your current body. I made the top in a clingy rayon and/or made it too small. The pattern is a good one, especially, for beginners, and the cowl is nice. I do wear it as a layering piece, but would never take the jacket off. The post is <a href="http://rosessewingroom.blogspot.com/2015/06/so-sew-easy-cowl-neck-top-success-or.html"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>.<br />
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I like this pattern and the combination of colors. I worked on fitting the muslin for a while. I still missed with a poorly fitted blouse as a result. While the colors worked, the solid was too heavy for the lightweight knit. This is a good plan that was poorly executed. I'll never wear the blouse. I did save it so that I can work on the fit issues one day (seems like one day never comes). The post is<span style="color: red;"> <a href="http://rosessewingroom.blogspot.com/2015/05/silhouette-350-good-and-ugly.html"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a></span>.<br />
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I'll make this pattern again. For a loose fitting top, I'm satisfied with the fit except for a small swayback adjustment . The fabric is comfortable. I do wear it around the house despite hubbie's "jailbird" comments. I simply do not like looking like a jailbird. The fabric was a mistake. The post is<br />
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I want a white t-shirt! Without success, I tried twice to get this pattern to fit like I want. The long sleeve post is<span style="color: red;"> <a href="http://rosessewingroom.blogspot.com/2015/01/new-year-sewing.html"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>.</span> I did not blog about the short sleeve one. I think that it is time for another t-shirt pattern! I did make a Grainline Lark before Christmas (not blogged about yet). I'm happy with it although I haven't taken pictures. I'm hoping the pictures look all right so I can use that one for 2016.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><br />
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I like this top, but it is more of a beach kind of garment. Since it isn't my style, I don't wear it often. I took pictures, but never blogged about it. That's my bad.<br />
<br />Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-18367861036376814862015-12-30T06:50:00.000-08:002015-12-30T06:50:31.959-08:00Top 5 Sewing Hits<div>
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1. V8805 Red Knit Dress</div>
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Normally, I don't wear dresses. Perhaps, I just didn't like the dresses I had. I wore this <a href="http://rosessewingroom.blogspot.com/2015/08/lrd-vogue-8805.html"><span style="color: red;">dress</span></a> a lot and always received compliments. </div>
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2. Papercut Rigel Bomber<br />
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3. Grainline Morris Blazer<br />
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I love <a href="http://rosessewingroom.blogspot.com/2015/07/morris-blazer-and-girl-charlee-fabric.html"><span style="color: red;">this blazer</span></a> and wore it a lot. On a whim, I entered it in the Girl Charlee July 4 contest and won a $75 fabric prize. The fabric is so comfortable and goes with many other garments in my wardrobe. The pattern is great with clear instructions. There will be another Morris Blazer soon!<br />
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4. Blue Prints Saltbox top and Sew It Over Ultimate trousers<br />
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5. Cashmerette Appleton Dress<br />
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I have another dress in the top 5 which surprised me. After trying numerous unsuccessful wrap dress patterns, <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://rosessewingroom.blogspot.com/2015/12/cashmerette-appleton-dress-my-new.html"><span style="color: red;">this one</span></a> </span>went together like a dream with only a SBA as an alteration. The fabric from Mood sewed easily and is soft and comfy.<br />
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Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-12910667401331614842015-12-06T15:40:00.000-08:002015-12-06T15:40:42.712-08:00Cashmerette Appleton Dress: My New FavoriteI made the Appleton Dress on a whim. After all, I'm usually not a plus size and have never been successful sewing a wrap dress. I've tried at least 4 wrap dress patterns and twice as many muslins. The only thing that I accomplished was a bunch of wadders. I expected to cut this dress up to make a top. Since I love the fabric, I almost didn't try to make the dress. What a pleasant surprise!<br />
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I'm working on improving my with photos with <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://craftingarainbow.wordpress.com/2015/10/05/taking-action-shots/"><span style="color: red;">Crafting A Rainbow's</span></a> </span>Better Pictures Project. The October Project was taking Action Shots. The top and the pictures were taken in October, but I'm just getting around to blogging about this top<br />
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There's not much to say about this pattern except that's it's great and it's FREE. I did make a FBA but no other alterations. I'll be making more of this pattern. It takes less than a yard and is great for that extra piece of fabric from other garments.</div>
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Unfortunately, I did not get my dog in any of the pictures. We were playing ball. That girl moves fast. Maybe I'm not fast enough for my remote. I have a 5 year puppy! Like her Mom, I doubt that she will ever grow up. I am envious of bloggers who post pictures with their dog sitting patiently at their side.</div>
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Hubbie says that I look like a jailbird. I agree with his opinion, but it is an incredibly comfortable top. I will wear it around the house, but not out in public! Actually, I did wear it to the dentist. I hate going to the dentist although he is super nice - He still plays around with my teeth. The dentist office feels like jail to me. I do have to be careful if I wear it to work in the yard. The police copter flies over my house often. I would hate to mistaken for an escaped convict.<br />
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The last picture shows the yellow stripe a bit clearer. In real life the yellow is brighter. I tried to straighten the pictures in Photoshop, but couldn't make it work. That's going to be a project for another day. Otherwise, this post would be a long time coming!! Hubbie was taking the pictures. I was goofing off (most fun I've had in a photo shoot) and told him to just keep snapping pictures.<br />
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I did all the sewing by serger except for the hems. That's a first for me although I sew with knits quite often. The only problem I had was serging the neck binding. I will be serging knits a lot more now. The top was an easy sew and only took about two hours. An hour of that was spent playing with the neckline.<br />
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I'll do a few more knits before a tackle a coat. That scares me so a pair of jeans may happen before that starts. I still have a few months before it's cold enough for a coat in Central Florida/Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-76570662308235267692015-09-29T15:56:00.001-07:002015-09-29T15:56:50.774-07:00Blue Prints Saltbox and Sew Over It Ultimate TrousersThe Saltbox and Ultimate Trousers are two patterns great patterns! I know that I will make both of these patterns again.<br />
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The Saltbox is an easy sew, but it was a challenging fit for me. That's mainly because of my body. I did a full bust adjustment, reduced the width of the neckline in the back, and did a 1" sway back adjustment. Although these are typical adjustment for me, the challenge was working across multiple pattern pieces. I think the effort was well worth the time. What a super pattern for color blocking!! I'd like to do it in a knit next time.<br />
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The ultimate trousers are a quick, easy sew. The pants took me a long time to sew because I kept doing stupid things. I'll list them at the end of the post in case you don't want to read about the tears I shed. The only fitting adjustment that I did was a 2 inch baggy seat. I typically do a 1/2 to 1 inch adjustment. I'm glad that I did a muslin!! I've noticed that a lot of bloggers have a similar problem so beware if you make these great pants. Kenneth King has a great tutorial on Threads for making this adjustment. I did make the pants a bit long. For me, pants tend to shrink after washing.<br />
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Here are the CRAZY things that happened while I was sewing these pants:<br />
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1. My husband's printer won't work with Windows 10 (that's a warning!) so he used my computer. To add paper, he moved my serger that was sitting next to the printer. I don't know how he did it, but the thread feed was bent and the thread was tangled inside the serger. I was able to fix it, but that took most of an afternoon.<br />
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2. The fabric right and wrong side are very similar. I manged to sew them backwards because my chalk marking wore off on one side of the front. My thread matches the fabric so ripping dark navy thread took forever.<br />
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3. My needle broke when I was attaching the facing. There was no pin or anything that I could see. It was irritating.<br />
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4. I thought that I added 2 inches to the back pattern to compensate for the 2 inch baggy seat adjustment. Somehow, I added the length to the front pattern. Don't ask me how I did that!! Fortunately I had some extra length, but I still had to add a facing. I kept changing the length on the wrong side. I spent at least a day ripping and adjusting the length of the pants. This one really was stupid on my part. (Yes, there was more ripping of dark navy thread!)<br />
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5. I was almost finished and the bobbin thread ran out. I should have had enough, but I did all that resewing.<br />
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I think there was more, but I've forgotten now. I love this outfit so the pain is fading quickly!Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-78679359061156302112015-08-22T06:49:00.000-07:002015-08-22T06:52:02.100-07:00LRD: Vogue 8805The little red dress is a garment that I've wanted to sew for a long time. I needed a dress that packed well and was easy to sew. When I saw <a href="http://www.girlsinthegarden.net/2015/03/vogue-8805-red.html" style="color: red;">Lori's dress</a>, I knew what I wanted to make. The dress was exactly what I wanted. I was not disappointed!<br />
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I was amazed that my adjustments were similar to hers.I made a size 12, C cup, lowered the bust dart 1/2", and used self fabric to bind the upper edge. Also, I coverstitched the seams because the dress was just too plain otherwise. Unfortunately, the coverstitch does not show in the photos, but it did make a big difference. The fabric has been in my stash for a long time so I don't remember where I bought it. It is a red pointe that I did buy with the LRD in mind.<br />
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The only change that I will make next time is a sway back adjustment to take care of that extra fabric in the back. The next version will be color blocked. What a great pattern to play with different ideas and try new techniques!<br />
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Yes, my expressions are strained in these photos. I have a hard time smiling a lot when the temperature is in triple digits and the sun is in my eyes. For most of the day, I was running errands. So, I was sweating so much that my hair was sticking to the sides. I had put off taking pictures for a while. If I kept making excuses, this post would never happen. There may be a perfect time for taking pictures - I haven't found it yet.<br />
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There isn't a lot going on in my life except for the maintenance of my large house and yard. Other than sewing, the high points are family time, playing with my dog, and reading good books. I finished the Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. The writing and character development is excellent. I can see why it won a pulitzer prize. It is a very long book that is hard to put down at many points. Now, I'm reading something a little lighter, Hyperion by Dan Simmons.<br />
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Happy Sewing!!Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-51017416213361104722015-07-11T17:59:00.000-07:002015-07-11T17:59:05.229-07:00Morris Blazer and Girl Charlee Fabric: Love at First SightAfter seeing so many wonderful versions of <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/products/morris-blazer">Grainline's Morris Blazer</a> </span> on the blogs, I wanted to make one for myself. The pattern sat in my stash until Jen started a Sew-a Long. My fabric was ready waiting for the next day of instructions. Then, I saw The Red, White, and Blue Sewing Contest at Girl Charlee's Fabrics. That would not have tempted me except I saw a gorgeous Blue Red Ikat on White Ponte De Roma Knit. It was screaming at me to use it for a Morris Blazer. Apparently, fabric can speak to me through the computer. I quickly ordered it along with a royal blue solid cotton jersey knit to make a top to go with it. O.K., I'll confess. A couple of other knits jumped into my cart, but those are a story for another day. I do love Girl Charlee knits and the prices are reasonable.<br />
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I was not disappointed with the two fabrics that I used for the contest. Both the blazer and top fabrics were easy to sew. They are so soft and comfortable! The Morris Blazer and the Briar top went together quickly with no hair pulling!<br />
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The instructions in the Sew-A-Long were clear and made sewing this blazer a breeze. The only problem that I had was the area in the front where the facing met the hem. I serged my facing so that it was a 1/2" too big at the joining point. As a result, it looked sloppy on the inside and bulky on the outside. The picture above showed how I fixed it. I turned the facing in 1/2" so that it fit perfectly. It sure would have been easier if I had done that first! Next time I'll either take the 1/2" off with serging or turn it under.<br />
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I made a size 4 in the shoulders and a size 10 for the side seams. I cut the back on the fold because of the print. I think that fit fine and no adjustments were needed. The pattern adjustments were: 1.5" full bust adjustment, added 2" to the length of the body and added 1 and 1/2" to the sleeve length. That's it. I'm pleased with the fit.<br />
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The Briar top deserves a separate post. It's a good top pattern, but I will make some changes in the future. I'm so looking forward to making another Morris Blazer and sewing my other new fabrics.<br />
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Happy Sewing!Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-38358122062355829532015-06-28T05:23:00.000-07:002015-06-28T05:23:03.186-07:00So Sew Easy Cowl Neck Top: A success or a horror?I've been searching for a cowl neck blouse with a drape and fit that I like. Despite trying a number of patterns, I haven't found the perfect pattern in my quest for a TNT cowl. When I do, I think that I'll put a copy in my safe deposit box. I am getting closer. Don't you like the drape of this neckline?<br />
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The pattern is <a href="http://so-sew-easy.com/cowl-neck-top-pattern/">So Sew Easy Cowl Neck Top</a>. It's a quick one hour top to sew and a great one for beginners. I felt beautiful wearing it and received lots of compliments - those cherished ones like, "Where did you buy it"?<br />
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The fabric is a rayon knit jersey. I made it in a size 4 with a size 5 for the side seams. I added 1" to the length (next time I'll take that away and reduce the length at least 1 inch).<br />
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Now, the horror part.This top was completed in February with the pictures waiting on the computer to be posted or deleted. To me, the pictures show my every figure flaw that I knew and some that I wasn't even aware of having. I'm doing the blog post because I believe that this is a great pattern with a lot of potential for me.<br />
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My notes for next time (Yes, there will be a next time):<br />
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1. Forward shoulder adjustment of 1/2".<br />
2. Add 1" to width of shoulder seam (don't like fighting a bra strap showing).<br />
3. Check depth of cowl. It's close to being too low for my modesty level now and may go lower with shoulder adjustments.<br />
4. Reduce length 2 to 3 inches.<br />
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Since February, I finished a dress (pictures soon), almost finished the BOM quilt, built a new sewing table, started organizing my sewing room (more like a sewing store with so much stuff), and pulled a zillion weeds from the yard. The heat index around here is over 100 degrees so I only work in the yard during the early morning. That's more time in the sewing room. Yea!!<br />
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<br />Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-16712449729540989262015-05-21T07:12:00.000-07:002015-05-21T07:12:22.637-07:00Silhouette 350: The Good and the UglyLove the pattern and love the colors. After looking at the pictures, the blouse will go into the the trash bin. First, I will use it as a guide for pattern adjustments. I definitely will make it again. The lines on the pattern are great. Believe it or not, I made a muslin first and worked very hard (too hard?) at fitting it. I should have made another muslin after making adjustments, but I will show you what is now muslin #2. I debated about not doing a blog post, but decided I want to use it for "the record" and someone may learn something from my errors.<br />
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My first mistake was using this turquoise fabric. Note to self: If you have trouble straightening the fabric, don't sew a garment with the fabric. This fabric was from my stash. I wish I could remember where I bought it so that I would be cautious shopping there again. The fabric was way off grain. I struggled to straighten it and thought I had it, but the fabric does not hang well. I've started a pair of capris with this fabric - not sure if I will finish those or not. Another note to self: be sure to mark pivot points after making a muslin. If they change, matching under the seams is a nightmare.<br />
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I made a size 3 and tapered to a size 4 in the hips. I think the size is fine. While I made a 1/2" sway back adjustment, I need to increase it to 1" and carry through to the side front panel. The shoulder is so far forward that the sleeves are twisting...need a good inch adjustment there. The bottom of the sides have ridiculous looking "wings" - need to taper those in. The front tab needs to be interfaced although the pattern does not call for it. Honest, I sewed this straight - It just doesn't hang straight.<br />
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If anyone has any other suggestions, I will welcome them. This is a a good pattern that just needs work.<br />
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I haven't given up on sewing or blogging despite my long blog break. I had a particularly demanding tax season this year, signed up for a quilt block of the month with tiny pieces (a true test of my patience), and went on incredible cruise to the Panama Canal. I am not much on cruises but that's the best way to see the Panama Canal. My pictures don't do the Canal justice, but this one gives an idea of the incredible sight. I took it from the cruise ship as we were going through the Canal.<br />
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I'm off for happy sewing and wish the same for you!!Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-12283600613203587712015-01-30T14:55:00.000-08:002015-01-30T14:55:07.711-08:00Rigel Bomber FinishedI finally finished my Rigel Bomber. I love it!!<br />
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This picture shows the jacket a little better. I'm not sure about the crazy expression on my face. I think that the sun is was in my eyes.</div>
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I probably will wear the jacket open unless it is really cold. I don't live in the Northeast so super cold days are rare.</div>
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The back fits pretty well although I'll make a slight sway back adjustment if I make it again. I did stretch the ribbing around the back neck so that it would fit snug against my neck.</div>
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I'd like to make the Rigel Bomber again, but I'm not sure that I will. How many jackets do I need in Florida? I'm trying to focus on the many garments that I need for everyday wear. The Rigel Bomber sew-a-long actually got me side tracked. This winter has had many cool days so I do think that it will get lots of wear.</div>
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Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-84062427802614192752015-01-14T12:38:00.001-08:002015-01-14T12:38:18.944-08:00New Year SewingMy first completed project for the year was the long sleeve t-shirt version of Silhouette 195.<br />
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Although this is just a t-shirt, I need a white knit long sleeve top. I am sticking to my goal to spend most of my time sewing the casual clothes that I wear often. I've made this top many times. The fit is fine for a t-shirt, but I want to add some different necklines and other changes to this basic pattern. When I look at it closely, I can see that it needs some tweaking before I start getting creative. The changes I want to make for next time are:<br />
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1. Sew the darts 1/2" further into the bust line. The dart is not smooth enough at the end. I checked my sewing which looks perfect to me.<br />
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2. Do a 1/2" forward shoulder adjustment (not obvious in this photo).<br />
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3. Make a slightly smaller armhole by raising the side seam. Change the sleeve to fit.<br />
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These are so minor that I won't make them on this top. I guess I <strike>am lazy</strike> have other priorities.<br />
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Today I spent most of "sewing" time trying to figure out the self-timer on my camera. I have a Cannon G-15 that I got for Christmas last year. I was assured that I could purchase a remote for it. Well, I could but the remote has a cable that is only 6 feet long. I figured out how to add an extension which is long enough to work. The problem is the cord shows in pictures. Also, I almost tripped over it a couple of times. Husband is willing to take pictures if I can catch him. He is a sweetie, but not very patient with picture taking. I'm going to try the self timer. Yahoo!! I finally figured it out. Now, I only need a clear day. The weather here in Florida is dreary, really cold for us, and raining off on on.<br />
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I finished sewing the buttons on a blouse that I started this summer. It's hardly appropriate wear for this time of year, but I want to finish a few of those UFOs that are hanging around. It needs a final pressing and a sunny day for picture taking.<br />
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I need to get back to the welt pockets on my Rigel Bomber. I'm really nervous with them since this if my first time making welt pockets. Fortunately, I have enough fabric to cut new fronts if I mess up badly. I've cut between the welts and they look fine so far. The rest of the jacket should be a breeze. Yea, sure.<br />
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I hope your sewing and life in general are going well.<br />
<br />Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-2011333874259611502015-01-06T10:28:00.000-08:002015-01-06T10:28:00.430-08:00The Rigel Bomber and Looking AheadI've joined <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://gingermakes.com/2015/01/04/rigel-bomber-january-inspiration/">Ginger</a> </span>and many others in the Rigel Bomber sewalong. Hopefully, sewing the Rigel Bomber will be easier than deciding what fabric to use. I guess that is the problem with such a large stash. Finally, I have narrowed my choices to two.<br />
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This is a cotton sateen, purchased from Fabric Mart last Spring with ribbing yardage from Sew Baby. I bought the fabric to make pants. While I think pants would be super cute in this fabric, I doubt that I would wear them very often. The zipper was purchased to make the Bomber which never happened.<br />
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This is a wool sweater knit and theory cotton to make the sleeves. Both fabrics are from Mood. The zipper and ribbing are the same as choice #1.<br />
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My concern about Choice #l is the fabric is the same as the Bomber made by <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.shanniloves.com/2014/04/it-was-just-another-night-with-sun-set.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FrBLWV+%28Shanni+Loves...%29">Shanni</a>. </span>Only the zipper color is different. I'm not sure about using the sweater knit although interfacing it should make it work. I bought this fabric to make a cardigan. Yesterday, I decided to use the polka dot cotton because I just love it. After all, I gotta decide or the jacket will never happen. Maybe I'll just go for the Copy Cat Award of 2015. I just hope that Shanni believes that copying is the highest form of flattery.<br />
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The year 2014 was the worst ever as far meeting goals. It wasn't a bad year but far from the best. My major focus was getting my arm and shoulder flexibility back. I can't believe that it took me a year, but I'm 95% there. It only hurts when I do a lot of fabric cutting. My strength is slower at returning. Would you believe 3lb weights? It is an improvement from inability to lift a gallon of milk. Don't ever break your arm! (not that anyone would plan on doing that crazy thing) Although I made a few garments that I like, I didn't finish many. I would stop working on a garment because the task was hurting that arm. (That's my reason and I'm sticking to it.)<br />
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I broke the Ready to Wear Fast in August. I needed shorts to wear on vacation and could buy them for $5. There was no way that I was going to be able to sew them. My goal to blog about the garments I made was a failure. I still have 3 garments finished that have not appeared in the limited activity on this blog. They will be coming soon. As I set out to do in 2014, one of my goals is to blog about finished garments soon after completion.<br />
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1. Focus on garments for casual, everyday wear. I need to think more about how often I will wear each garment I make.<br />
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2. Finish the bra making Craftsy course.<br />
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3. Finish 3 quilts. I have one quilt that needs borders and another where all the blocks are completed. The third is a block of the month that is offered by my local quilt shop. It is a wall hanging of downtown DeLand, FL where I live.<br />
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4. Improve knitting and crocheting.<br />
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5. Make progress with sewing room organization.<br />
<br />Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-60545272800691043502014-11-28T11:02:00.000-08:002014-11-28T11:02:32.670-08:00A Dress I LoveI love this dress pattern, Silhouette 4014. So far, it's the first wrap style dress that fits well enough to wear.<br />
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The dress is made from 2 jersey panels. I'm not sure which I like the most: the soft jersey or the gorgeous floral designs. At cutout time, I was planning to copy the dress that Peggy Sagers (from Silhouette Patterns) showed on one of her webcasts. The only part that I copied exactly was the top back. From there, it was a "creative" cutting of the fabric that I had left. I needed another panel to do an exact copy and the fabric was sold out. SURPRISE!! I probably didn't have 1/8 yd of scrap pieces. Anyway, I am happy with the results.<br />
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Two days have gone since I started this post. Hubbie came home with groceries so I had to stop writing. All those goodies had to be put in their proper places. Then, the laundry was dry so there was more to put up. Then, the holiday prep needed to start and then.... I imagine you know what I mean. It's so cold here that I feel foolish writing about a summer dress. The yard looks a lot different from the pictures, also. Winter has arrived in Florida. My daughter in PA would call our 40 degree temperature a heat wave.<br />
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I'll stop rambling and get to the details of this dress.<br />
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There is an angle wrap at the bottom of the skirt which is slimming. Believe me, I need all the help that I can get.<br />
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The back facing is so long that I didn't have my usual problems with facing - uncomfortable and flipping up even with understitching.<br />
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I didn't make any adjustments to the pattern (rare for me) other than shortening it by 4 inches.<br />
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For the most part, the sewing was easy. It was a bit tedious attaching the back facing to the wrapped side seams. It wasn't hard, just took a little time. I did have frog stitch (rip) the skirt because I ended up putting the side seams in the back. Next time I make this, I will mark the skirt sections so that won't happen again! If you look closely, you can see some ripples in some of the seams. I was sewing with one and a half arms since I didn't have full use of my broken arm. Believe me, it takes two arms to sew a proper seam on a knit. Because of the sewing, I was hesitant to wear it. I was sure everyone was looking at the seams. Well, not really but I knew the problem was there. DH likes the dress a lot and I got lots of compliments wearing it.<br />
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I have other projects completed and not photographed yet. Hopefully, I will get that done before summer is here. I almost have full range of motion in my right arm so that is no excuse now. I even did a strength video this morning for the first time and the 3 lb. weights felt too light. We'll see how it feels tomorrow. Tomorrow is house cleaning day with my boys and family coming for their second Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday. Now, I'm off to cut out the red silk charmeuse shirt that I want to wear for the holidays.<br />
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Happy Sewing!!Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-58521996855163413142014-07-28T16:24:00.000-07:002014-07-28T16:24:38.292-07:00OAL turns WDEI thought experience improves sewing. Generally, it does. I just didn't learn from my experience with this dress that I made for the outfit sew-a-long. It is definitely my Worst Dress Ever. Here's the gem that somehow came out of my sewing room.<br />
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Yep, I was acting silly (might as well laugh at mistakes) and doing one of Lauren's (Ladybird) classic poses. The dress is S1803. If you want to see this dress made properly, check out <a href="http://lladybird.com/2014/07/28/completed-my-finished-oal-dresses/"><span style="color: red;">Lauren's post</span></a> . She made two awesome versions of this dress and has a number of tutorial posts for sewing it.<br />
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First, I'll talk about what I like about this dress. I was surprised that I could wear this style because it is quite different from my usual garments. I'll make it again at some point, but not right away. Also, I was pleased with the actual sewing of the dress. It was fun. The sewing isn't perfect, but is pretty good.<br />
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The problems began when I picked the fabric. I wanted a print and liked the colors which go perfectly with my OAL Myrna sweater. It has been resting in my stash for a very long time. Since it was a bit stiff, I washed it in coca cola. That helped and the drape seemed to be fine. I barely had enough fabric to cut out the dress. I tried to do some matching of the prints, but there was not enough fabric. I thought about stopping and using another fabric...sure wish that I had. Take a look at my scraps.<br />
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I did cut out the tie belt by shortening it a lot. Then, I decided that I didn't like it. Anyhow, I thought that I had the prints matched close enough at the seams but I was wrong. I was having fun sewing and didn't realize how bad it was until the photos. With the finished dress, I could see how cheap the fabric was. I doubt that I spent much because it's been around since I started sewing years ago.<br />
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This dress was a big disappointment. I won't say "learning experience" because I should have remembered what I already knew. I certainly was reminded!! I'm hoping my next sewing project will have better results.<br />
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<br />Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2902696632011444029.post-91876034822246854602014-06-03T16:33:00.001-07:002014-06-03T16:33:44.432-07:00Outfit Sew Along<span style="color: blue;">Thanks to</span><span style="color: red;"> <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://lladybird.com/"><span style="color: red;">Lady Bird</span></a> </span></span><span style="color: blue;">and </span><a href="http://untangling-knots.com/" style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;">Audi</span></a><span style="color: blue;"> for organizing this sew along for the months of June and July. I'm hoping that I can complete a sweater that is wearable outside of the house in two months. I know that I'll finish the dress.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Here's the dress pattern:</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">I'm not sure that this dress will work for me, but a muslin will answer that question. The sew-along allows for a different dress pattern if we want. If the muslin is too bad, I'll just use a pattern that I know will work. I do like this pattern so I have my fingers crossed for a successful muslin.</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;">I haven't forgotten about Me-Made-May. I'm trying to organize my crappy phone photos into a collage. Right now, I'm too frustrated trying. In a true Scarlett O'Hara manner, I'll think about that tomorrow.</span>Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.com0