tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30725864943393470292024-03-19T00:16:44.799-03:00SewPassionista by DIANATo show my sewing projects with comments and/or short sewing lessons on particular aspects of garment constuctionsDianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.comBlogger360125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-38108886145708594982022-01-24T16:27:00.168-04:002022-01-30T13:35:10.078-04:00Copy cat Top #2<p>First of all, thank you for your nice comments on my post. You welcomed me back and made me want to continue.</p><p>These days, rather than using commercial patterns, I'm much more likely to draft my own patterns either by using my Surefit Designs kits or by copying something I've bought (which is not that often ).I also often take a pattern and change it in various ways. The important thing of course is the fit.</p><p>I really love figuring out how to draft the pattern for whatever my inspiration is.</p><p>The top of today's post is a copy of another one I found on Pinterest, this one .</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguTKIQiRit7e0_L0RhJ1Loq_M2NOvn4OfXCA_KgBUrGyCrA3KIiRqanGcEagF_zuiEhjBWKXaB9iSGpllfxvapOONh6MTdWQxSl1r1zrlPONKLWZnTm9ZI4jesJQ6Hvr3Z_JINfcKUzqGtDkvLbrLKYbI9j7R7wJ1WzoQrKGWwTHO0hcASbsfcgiaQ8Q=s530" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="380" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEguTKIQiRit7e0_L0RhJ1Loq_M2NOvn4OfXCA_KgBUrGyCrA3KIiRqanGcEagF_zuiEhjBWKXaB9iSGpllfxvapOONh6MTdWQxSl1r1zrlPONKLWZnTm9ZI4jesJQ6Hvr3Z_JINfcKUzqGtDkvLbrLKYbI9j7R7wJ1WzoQrKGWwTHO0hcASbsfcgiaQ8Q=s320" width="229" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The hardest thing about copying this top was finding the fabrics. The one in the pic has three prints I think and I could only find two so I used the plain off white instead.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWS9luOonWYRT-aNXglTqePq6QvXY457VD0HCV3kNeHWDbxZaRmzIlEd_n_uelRZe-nmSFmQ29Lyb-Cjg-d1nfOZzcUqrlOTk2jXfS0CrJfnIE-9R92acpmhavnUYRzXz7MJxybcD_FT0N5yRmLHEo1qi30EAirI9xIKXg7ZxSg92RzfddtlK7XvvNUA=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWS9luOonWYRT-aNXglTqePq6QvXY457VD0HCV3kNeHWDbxZaRmzIlEd_n_uelRZe-nmSFmQ29Lyb-Cjg-d1nfOZzcUqrlOTk2jXfS0CrJfnIE-9R92acpmhavnUYRzXz7MJxybcD_FT0N5yRmLHEo1qi30EAirI9xIKXg7ZxSg92RzfddtlK7XvvNUA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>I'm quite happy with the result although I didn't get It exactly like the picture, IMO. I really thought the pocket completed the design.. My top is a 30 "tunic with side slits at the bottom and only slightly fitted.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgndF50OZMh5Vp2TETUgePusJmv4yaHB_u1J8lJ_fveK91qsDInjrrGKn5iyacE2BE95gzAoOU06gFeqZdEFFdT99R_cZa4Pvp1ptRQWOvZln_EO-dlTGfMiWkeFhAFh3hFZwg0Hj_8J7FV-ibRIxg9sMIp-XpkGXBaCfCCiNsb3HnJHFBKKqM0WHXqhA=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgndF50OZMh5Vp2TETUgePusJmv4yaHB_u1J8lJ_fveK91qsDInjrrGKn5iyacE2BE95gzAoOU06gFeqZdEFFdT99R_cZa4Pvp1ptRQWOvZln_EO-dlTGfMiWkeFhAFh3hFZwg0Hj_8J7FV-ibRIxg9sMIp-XpkGXBaCfCCiNsb3HnJHFBKKqM0WHXqhA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a>ppl</div><p><br /></p><p>At first I cut the back all in the houndstooth but I didn't care for the look so I changed it to this.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIraJ3MIKJVbr93artqB8jpfoprZPRZUz9G2gmeVphUkd_sCviNE-qztVPKEdh7HyMxdxaM9kJ8YBLAlN7zHP64AayNomaQY_PuNvteMgSvSFcMnTogPa4-VF0w3Wc5o2Ml5m_ftw2WIB8CjvhTg1N0TwNWj4UNnAFZfZ67f0mcza7YvXggKx0TzSmWw=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIraJ3MIKJVbr93artqB8jpfoprZPRZUz9G2gmeVphUkd_sCviNE-qztVPKEdh7HyMxdxaM9kJ8YBLAlN7zHP64AayNomaQY_PuNvteMgSvSFcMnTogPa4-VF0w3Wc5o2Ml5m_ftw2WIB8CjvhTg1N0TwNWj4UNnAFZfZ67f0mcza7YvXggKx0TzSmWw=s320" width="240" /></a></div><p>The fabric is a lovely, soft wool blend sweater knit bought at Fabricville. All four colours/prints are from the same collection. </p><p>A close-up of the button detail.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxzNXUOwGlzfQIMKUVfGAttS-6lTj0ylHF-IRrW_uDcoC8Q-g9N8vXM0Vdzg2gzkd0-LYviM7SR-UjpL9WrqK9fRrgdsRA5rQTEfoHMJO5qznOB_LoXGciF3f7vLW0haJgqXNDC0212mxQA686NWeZdaI1ga-ypzZryLQ9rm71feVHUu8Q_Pd6gFa7UA=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxzNXUOwGlzfQIMKUVfGAttS-6lTj0ylHF-IRrW_uDcoC8Q-g9N8vXM0Vdzg2gzkd0-LYviM7SR-UjpL9WrqK9fRrgdsRA5rQTEfoHMJO5qznOB_LoXGciF3f7vLW0haJgqXNDC0212mxQA686NWeZdaI1ga-ypzZryLQ9rm71feVHUu8Q_Pd6gFa7UA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I'm happy with this top. It's so cozy and warm. It's more of a dressy piece than the last one but it doesn't hurt to dress up a little even if it's just to stay home . My birthday is next Sunday so that's when I plan to wear it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtR0adFI-Pc-gutcHvMjXqh6Gxw6nopA9onmkbPg_627Mbx89bJjf9I8FPKULvVPFbWzrl4dM05w_O8Xeg_kVkGq3d95VF1OFKK33ubVUVKLGH8aDig12DVdU7gJ_5nvTalRn3BaZ9XvoxgOQa6RjUH4WJCccYQoZdx8532XRIauVk3uTTGT6FzCKstA=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtR0adFI-Pc-gutcHvMjXqh6Gxw6nopA9onmkbPg_627Mbx89bJjf9I8FPKULvVPFbWzrl4dM05w_O8Xeg_kVkGq3d95VF1OFKK33ubVUVKLGH8aDig12DVdU7gJ_5nvTalRn3BaZ9XvoxgOQa6RjUH4WJCccYQoZdx8532XRIauVk3uTTGT6FzCKstA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiG7aBny47MtGhn3rAoaN7PBJAm5-opOi7SMIvFCBe1HfRYJugMsyftGD3qx9X7IirMCGA89E5hzRqXf9b8-47jq6DqWc5JYajBYRxumI1Lw-uweo9Z276xiYgeEfen9Mmbg-0_ztzjti06NEa11tL_O2Dqwax3oE_axRUGmo673QYTrBGMBAAo9s5tOw=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiG7aBny47MtGhn3rAoaN7PBJAm5-opOi7SMIvFCBe1HfRYJugMsyftGD3qx9X7IirMCGA89E5hzRqXf9b8-47jq6DqWc5JYajBYRxumI1Lw-uweo9Z276xiYgeEfen9Mmbg-0_ztzjti06NEa11tL_O2Dqwax3oE_axRUGmo673QYTrBGMBAAo9s5tOw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0oMclB22zUDdd2au2p3fAji6ScgmBSMd7tKcNLMR4u28e1e3pg4WoKf9PkNf3FNGC1T-8AEhp05aH3VF_ZyzSFFh9UMm5d98H5tblIduI1noXO8jaJMt_uuK_9_j5FLdx5jW9KoQVinozgGqcxSdl8C2i__D0NhCCJCEYs7p9IdSvtXfpYB_2gG8wwA=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0oMclB22zUDdd2au2p3fAji6ScgmBSMd7tKcNLMR4u28e1e3pg4WoKf9PkNf3FNGC1T-8AEhp05aH3VF_ZyzSFFh9UMm5d98H5tblIduI1noXO8jaJMt_uuK_9_j5FLdx5jW9KoQVinozgGqcxSdl8C2i__D0NhCCJCEYs7p9IdSvtXfpYB_2gG8wwA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Stay safe everyone. We sewers are so lucky to have an " escape" in these hazardous and worrisome times aren't we!!! </p><p>More later from</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx6DGttJXRytuMd85RG6cS3IMg862mJ0QuQ6ODi-57UVvh5Fu4v4WhhfNcQyiplR44ynVc9NOftm0NfvWc75pMDbY-RVdW6hFabGaVtcXQaWUAfVj5Z8uYXqcw3Jbc6nJ6UdeTcjBoVYYk2RFZA5w_zNVL0dcZ1H3bd8JhZS3Zc9nETVqUtLd8dIShwg=s121" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="38" data-original-width="121" height="63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx6DGttJXRytuMd85RG6cS3IMg862mJ0QuQ6ODi-57UVvh5Fu4v4WhhfNcQyiplR44ynVc9NOftm0NfvWc75pMDbY-RVdW6hFabGaVtcXQaWUAfVj5Z8uYXqcw3Jbc6nJ6UdeTcjBoVYYk2RFZA5w_zNVL0dcZ1H3bd8JhZS3Zc9nETVqUtLd8dIShwg=w200-h63" width="200" /></a></p><br /><p><br /></p>Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-26029119953597015062022-01-22T12:25:00.000-04:002022-01-22T12:25:25.529-04:00A Copycat Top with Surefit Designs Pattern System<p>I'm not going to say it ! Well I have to . It's been a long time ! </p><p>I've been missing blogging lately and I just made this great top that I love so much and just wanted to share it with somebody !</p><p>We are in more or less lock-down stage here in New Brunswick, Canada but that doesn't bother me much because I have my sewing which is my escape. </p><p>I'll start with the image I copied from. I think I got it on Pinterest and saved it to my photos</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJSpzWvMxp1lLgDXiiRLjLYXv4FuM7gx80pFKIS75n05ZG7VX2Va2Be-YhKmHyTdsWQtBTRdb0VRXHA4Lk_tZPxOrbP0l1wwan4VqCPkkJ6CdFPQxtBYGWivzS3SvojoR5c3qbra2X595GXmcxSNTglVBwYw0oJFbJPvwVc_dsSzSU-Yt7uJFPBfl96w=s530" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="530" data-original-width="380" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJSpzWvMxp1lLgDXiiRLjLYXv4FuM7gx80pFKIS75n05ZG7VX2Va2Be-YhKmHyTdsWQtBTRdb0VRXHA4Lk_tZPxOrbP0l1wwan4VqCPkkJ6CdFPQxtBYGWivzS3SvojoR5c3qbra2X595GXmcxSNTglVBwYw0oJFbJPvwVc_dsSzSU-Yt7uJFPBfl96w=w286-h400" width="286" /></a></div><br /><p>I used my Surefi.t Designs Dress kit bodice to start with. You could use any t-shirt type pattern that you are happy with though. I already had drafted a non-fitted top pattern that I was really happy with. I added a bit to shoulders, sides and sleeves to get a moderately loose fit like a sweatshirt. I divided the front and sleeves to match the picture and added seam allowances .</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcRYv4lt3p5ktLVN69ARxnWH2RXTsfHsWIDBuqy0UupR8DNWxMBV2KXql7lAbicTKB_2eNn7YDq-mGfXL2yvGISoRKSyiR0R9dHP3hPmxoBTpKOuTRrppDQ1Xjm28Pw2-bra_wD2qbZuzFAel1CI_h7Iu0FX1JqfcSQ4RoTs6Jbisj8ymtZX4GtGknOQ=s4608" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcRYv4lt3p5ktLVN69ARxnWH2RXTsfHsWIDBuqy0UupR8DNWxMBV2KXql7lAbicTKB_2eNn7YDq-mGfXL2yvGISoRKSyiR0R9dHP3hPmxoBTpKOuTRrppDQ1Xjm28Pw2-bra_wD2qbZuzFAel1CI_h7Iu0FX1JqfcSQ4RoTs6Jbisj8ymtZX4GtGknOQ=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjN3UkxB033M2ZS46ezZv6UB4If4RB657eKQLC9uo4gaTjMXzavEglO16KSMCyqghmUCO6FoLohw1PD1DrYZngNW_6-Czc63BMpn6IpKZ6_xuIK7rzLMveTEXofYgVxHz7_DDe4cEYYHAujyjEjK3gls_ZFL6H8nTGT5kDhPp43wemV7ZJGrlZguhKayA=s4608" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjN3UkxB033M2ZS46ezZv6UB4If4RB657eKQLC9uo4gaTjMXzavEglO16KSMCyqghmUCO6FoLohw1PD1DrYZngNW_6-Czc63BMpn6IpKZ6_xuIK7rzLMveTEXofYgVxHz7_DDe4cEYYHAujyjEjK3gls_ZFL6H8nTGT5kDhPp43wemV7ZJGrlZguhKayA=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>My fabric is a cotton French Terry sweatshirt knit and so soft and luxurious feeling. My top has a neckband ,cuffs and a loose fitting bottom band.</p><div>A funny thing about this sewing project is that when I showed my husband, who is my best critic, the picture, he didn't much care for it. I decided to go ahead with it anyway since I had spent $40 on the fabric.</div><p>When I was finished and modeled it for him he was blown away and loved it! So did my daughter and sister-in-law . And I'm very happy with it. It turned out just exactly the way I wanted.</p><p>Here it is...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRfUCWwmp4BcK8eXEPIoIQlcF8Bi_eT9zaK0cJJyCrvPfOTrH2WFfK4wg_OgiqD5acQKHGuE2TgjJl0SvsWAg3lth3MSUaWFifJ9h7a9A98aIR8hXM2ytHZ2CsZO9jCH6xDu1QS-MHQk43WqoQLX2AAY4wdWlvfDiilDEtV7TLIbUoiLmlAuPWlYl6Kg=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRfUCWwmp4BcK8eXEPIoIQlcF8Bi_eT9zaK0cJJyCrvPfOTrH2WFfK4wg_OgiqD5acQKHGuE2TgjJl0SvsWAg3lth3MSUaWFifJ9h7a9A98aIR8hXM2ytHZ2CsZO9jCH6xDu1QS-MHQk43WqoQLX2AAY4wdWlvfDiilDEtV7TLIbUoiLmlAuPWlYl6Kg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_ss0gWIsGuR_lnDVmnwjkhOAFkyirR6H9TibKx7iJkNe6Rwi-rwRH8T9R-v7ZgL6d0xZGTBBfK30W6g1Wqj0cWaeTylfvPc1up7nolyeP0HQo12B0m9x6n82z2fZ7RYEyN6WB_3HP0Whua34g90M1YCXHYDPjG70MvY00V9wNGdVhhmnQTn-owCQQyw=s4608" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_ss0gWIsGuR_lnDVmnwjkhOAFkyirR6H9TibKx7iJkNe6Rwi-rwRH8T9R-v7ZgL6d0xZGTBBfK30W6g1Wqj0cWaeTylfvPc1up7nolyeP0HQo12B0m9x6n82z2fZ7RYEyN6WB_3HP0Whua34g90M1YCXHYDPjG70MvY00V9wNGdVhhmnQTn-owCQQyw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghBa31khnCE7iF8JzuF_qTOfRDqqTpdK6kibOyoQOR7qZzsr3qoXyo166THHIaNG_OJmgaa74qaxv-frybgw6rnZL3zrOEumKbDRJmPTojWZXOFYfRUyY-fbffj01ItaszJEcPwMsab2cKAaGLf-W7YXngJZQNbwDwb1kfJoqlGO9nTkrwe9ZiFGHabw=s1600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghBa31khnCE7iF8JzuF_qTOfRDqqTpdK6kibOyoQOR7qZzsr3qoXyo166THHIaNG_OJmgaa74qaxv-frybgw6rnZL3zrOEumKbDRJmPTojWZXOFYfRUyY-fbffj01ItaszJEcPwMsab2cKAaGLf-W7YXngJZQNbwDwb1kfJoqlGO9nTkrwe9ZiFGHabw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div></div><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0x1KSIDIJTKinj2SsyLBeN4sD1oP6Dp7t3SrY_iQrGfu7MCwd2y78n2e53oD6i4-jDlZF9KjMBKKzc-c0CKuYOQQU6cPQ6KJxSQR-3T948T2k7uS4NdN4ZImllqM-gA_hsakt-ytHWCRuSzn3-cYLIh_4Hpf74u1zY1fYpPgosw8InR30x-sT0U7sxg=s4608" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0x1KSIDIJTKinj2SsyLBeN4sD1oP6Dp7t3SrY_iQrGfu7MCwd2y78n2e53oD6i4-jDlZF9KjMBKKzc-c0CKuYOQQU6cPQ6KJxSQR-3T948T2k7uS4NdN4ZImllqM-gA_hsakt-ytHWCRuSzn3-cYLIh_4Hpf74u1zY1fYpPgosw8InR30x-sT0U7sxg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br />.<p></p><p>What do you think? Does mine look like the original ? 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Well ! Again it's been a while ! Somehow, blogging has stopped being one of my "Things to do on Sunday " In any case, I've had a lovely time sewing just for me this summer. I've dug in my stash and used some fabrics that have been lingering far too long. Now don't get me wrong. I've also added to the stash at an alarming rate too. I'll never live long enough to sew all that stuff up , but ,oh well,. We all do it, don't we !<br />
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I'll start with a new dress I made a couple of weeks ago. I used an OOP Vogue Designer pattern that I made 12 years ago and still have in my closet. It's 2900 by DKNY<br />
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Here is my original dress made from an embroidered cotton voile.<br />
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And here is the new one made using a stretch poly sateen.<br />
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The original was lined but I didn't line this one as I wanted to get to wear it before summer's end so it had to be a quick make. Luckily, my weight has stayed pretty much the same for the last 15 years or so.The only alteration I had to add to the pattern was a rounded back adjustment. This is s a great church dress worn with<br />
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The next piece I want to show you is a dress I made for a special event My husband and I attended last June. I resisted making a cocktail dress that I would never wear again. Instead, I chose this pattern ,bought on ebay because I made it in 1980.<br />
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In 1980, I made it out of black wool jersey purchased at Natural Fibers Fabric Club. I loved that dress and although my shape has changed a lot since then, I thought I could make the pattern work for the evolved me.<br />
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Here it is on Antoinette.<br />
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The fabric is a very drapey (maybe too drapey ) , rayon jersey. I chose it because it was available in the opposites print. The difference is not very discernible but I was happy with the result.<br />
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I remembered that in 1980, the zipper in the wool jersey had given me a lot of trouble so I decided to leave it out in this dress. It easily slips over my head in spite of the waistline seam.<br />
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I wore this one to church this morning and I think I was the only woman who hasn't already switched to fall clothes !! So sad to see summer end !<br />
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I get compliments whenever I wear my retro dresses especially from my hubby.<br />
I like the longer lengths and the fuller skirts for a change.<br />
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That's it for now. I hope to be back again soon to show all the shirts I made this summer. I sort of got carried away, LOL.<br />
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<br />Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-58594196940968927982019-01-20T15:13:00.000-04:002019-01-20T15:17:22.384-04:00Vogue 9341 A Reversible JacketAnother big thank you for the warm welcome back. I feel so blessed !<br />
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As soon as I saw<a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v9341"> Vogue 9341 </a>among the new Vogue patterns for fall I knew I had to have it.<br />
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The jacket on the pattern envelope is a work of art and gorgeous but I know I'll never make one like that or maybe I will one day but for now I just want to make it my way.<br />
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I decided to make a mock up first because I'm never sure which size to make when the sizing isn't numerical. My first make was in medium and was too big but no worries because it will be offered at my Feb. 28th Fashion Show. This is that one.<br />
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The fabric is a sueded double sided coating fabric I've had in my stash for a while.<br />
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This pattern has only FOUR main pieces + the pockets ! No facings ! Easy peasy but so cute on .<br />
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I used a knit binding on all edges . I lengthened the sleeves so the jacket would be more serviceable for the climate here in Canada .<br />
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I changed the pocket as well and placed them on the jacket front.<br />
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For closures I used simple snaps.<br />
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Here is an alternate way of wearing it<br />
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Now for my own jacket ! It's reversible !<br />
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I found this really interesting knit jacquard at Fabricville and knew right away it would become this jacket.<br />
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The navy striped side looks more casual and the taupe variegated side looks like raw silk.<br />
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I used the selvedge to finish all the edges , turned it to the navy side and top stitched.<br />
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This resulted in a nice clean finish on the taupe side.<br />
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I like this side view !<br />
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I decided against buttons for this version as well and opted for snaps. I may re position the snaps at the collar for this one as I prefer the way the collar looks on the first jacket.<br />
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As for the pockets, I sewed pockets to each side of the coat. I did this by positioning each pocket exactly over each other and stitched from the taupe side and they turned out great<br />
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This pattern is a really simple sew. What surprised me is just how cute it looks on for being unstructured.<br />
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If you're looking for a quick something to make to satisfy your sewing urge, I highly recommend this pattern. My Sewing Class is very enthusiastic about making their own versions.<br />
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Next week , I have a special dress to show you that I made for a special occasion in my husband;s life. Please come back to have a look.<br />
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<br />Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-68814016361018511432019-01-13T17:31:00.000-04:002019-01-13T17:31:07.023-04:00My Little Red Jacket, Vogue 8262I'd like to really thank everyone who visited my post last week and especially those who left comments. I appreciate every one of them so much. You made me feel so glad to be back and you made me really enthusiastic to continue blogging.<br />
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Today I'm going to show you a little red jacket I made last fall. I had long wanted a red jacket to wear to church or as a dress-up option. Here it is. It didn't photograph well at all !<br />
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I used a well-loved old pattern for this one, Vogue 8262.<br />
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I made <a href="https://sewpassionista.blogspot.com/2009/01/vogue-8262-again.html">this</a> version years ago when I I participated in Swap .<br />
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The Fabric I used is a lovely silky ponte knit bought at Fabricville of course. It has a fairly heavy hand and was just right for a jacket<br />
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I lengthened the pattern by about 3 inches. I also increased the width of the front pleat by an inch. In the back instead of a pleat I sewed darts all the way to the hemline . I top stitched but was a little sorry I had bothered as I wasn't pleased with the result.<br />
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I had a really hard time to find buttons that were the right shade of red but these are cute I think.<br />
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I finished most of the seams on the inside with a Hong Kong finish which as you know is one of my favorite ways to finish seams . I so love the look of the inside of my jacket! If you want to know how to finish your seams this way <a href="http://dianassewinglessons.blogspot.com/2010/04/hong-kong-finish_15.html">look here for a quick tutorial.</a><br />
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To wear with my jacket, I couldn't resist this beautiful animal print scuba knit fabric also bought at Fabricville .I made it into a pencil skirt and palazzo pants.<br />
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I love the jacket and skirt together.<br />
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As for the pants I haven't as yet warn them with the the jacket but I have worn them a lot especially over the holidays with a sparkly top I made using a pattern I drafted myself for one of my fashion shows.<br />
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The fabric is a sparkly, copper coloured textured, poly knit that is really soft and beautiful.<br />
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If you haven't sewn with scuba knit yet I want to recommend it especially for pants, skirts ,and dresses. It has just enough weight for any one of these garments. It presses well and the finished product ,in my opinion, looks high-end, not to mention it is so very comfortable to wear. I have to admit I don't particularly like it for tops though. I guess I simply prefer a lighter knit for tops<br />
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I hope you enjoyed seeing these additions to my wardrobe. I have quite a few more things to show you so please come back next week.<br />
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<br />Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-5146741227238320062019-01-06T12:26:00.000-04:002019-01-06T12:26:10.392-04:00Happy New Year , 2019Happy New Year dear old and new Sewing Friends.<br />
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I know I've neglected my blog for the past couple of years. I've explained before why that is so I won't go into that again. I'm preparing for my 6th and final Fashion Show to be held on Feb28th and that will be that. Although I've so far raised about $8000 for our Food Bank and school breakfast programs and have really enjoyed all aspects of the process,I've decided that all good things must come to an end. My health is being affected by the constant planning and sewing so it's time to get back to my life as it use to be and that includes blogging.<br />
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I've just been making specialty items for myself in the past few months. That has cut down a lot on the guilt I feel about having too many clothes. My closet has taken on a new look with only pieces I love wearing. I want to show these pieces to you in the next few weeks. I'll start with my most recent make and work my way backwards . I do hope you enjoy seeing what I have been creating.<br />
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Just before Christmas , I finished a new and longed planned for coat.<br />
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You might have noticed that the jacquard fabric is the same I used for the garment in my <a href="https://sewpassionista.blogspot.com/2018/03/another-1569-and-fun-topper.html">last post</a> (of Mar.18, 2018 ). My original plan for the fabric was the coat and then I decided I had enough for the vest as well.<br />
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For my coat, I used Simplicity 2311 , which I've used twice before, once f<a href="http://sewpassionista.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-coat-that-is-also-muslin-s2311.html">or me</a> and once for <a href="https://sewpassionista.blogspot.com/2016/03/a-coat-for-tamarasimplicity.html">my daughter.</a><br />
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This time I made the single breasted notched collar version, sort of. I actually used the collar from Vogue 8841 and caused all kinds of problems for myself but it turned out well enough in the end. I also lengthened it by 8" because I want to wear my new coat over longer styles. I also intend to make a faux fur collar for it but not now. I'm tired of working on this thing.<br />
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To start with I fused the whole coat with interfacing to give it extra weight and drape.<br />
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For the lining, I bought a piece of polyester matte satin. I love the gold trim. I think this little touch really makes a garment look upper end, don't you ?<br />
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I wasn't sure I really liked my new coat at first but I wore it to church Christmas morning and got all kinds of compliments so that helped me to like it more !!<br />
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If you're a coat lover like me and you'd like some more details about how to make a professional looking one, you might like to check out my posts<a href="http://dianassewinglessons.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-do-you-make-your-coat-look_21.html"> here </a>and <a href="http://dianassewinglessons.blogspot.com/2010/03/making-coat-look-professional-part-2.html">here </a>on my other blog <a href="http://dianassewinglessons.blogspot.com/">Diana's Sewing Lessons.</a><br />
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It's good to be back !! Please let me know what you think about my new coat.<br />
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<br />Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-39221734864328650642018-03-11T15:44:00.002-03:002018-03-11T17:26:00.385-03:00Another 1569 and Fun Topper.There's a contest over at <a href="http://www.powersewing.com/">Power Sewing</a> that ended today. You had to make one of four patterns. As it happens, I only have in my possession <a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1569">V1569</a> and since I wanted to make a second version ( <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3072586494339347029#editor/target=post;postID=2002867404104401099;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=2;src=postname">my first here </a>) , I cut into a much loved piece of quite heavy tapestry / jacquard intended for a long coat which I also cut out. It won't get it made until next fall, though.<br />
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This is my new tunic.<br />
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For the contrast sides, I of course used the other side of the fabric. Easy peasy !<br />
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The collar is ponte de Roma<br />
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and the tabs are leather cut out from an old coat given to me by a friend who knows I look for leather to use in my projects. I used this design element instead of the tabs included in the pattern.<br />
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The buttons are from a thrift store and I think they look antique. I thought black buttons would have been too boring.<br />
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All the seams are done in Hong Kong finish for a nice ,clean finish.<br />
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I love this piece. I need to find a heavy green turtle neck sweater to bring out the green and for that punch of colour we all love. I did happen to have a purse that matches exactly though !!<br />
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My next piece is one I've long wanted to try. It's View D of this OOP pattern.<br />
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This Pattern was a little complicated to figure out and is almost as difficult to figure out how to put on so it won't make it into my next Fashion Show /Sale.<br />
You need to take time to arrange the collar around your neck and shoulders but it is unique and fun to wear.<br />
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My fabric is a quite thin , very drapey, mini ribbed sweater knit, probably polyester and it was just right for this design.<br />
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I cut 7" from the depth of the collar because it was ridiculously long.<br />
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The front piece was quite a bit too short and the back quite a bit too long. I shortened the back and added a piece to the front that ended up looking like a frill . Cute I think.The edges are serge finished which I think was sufficient for a piece like this.<br />
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I've worn this a couple of times and I like it a lot. i doubt I'd make a second one though !<br />
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and my finally made little black dress, <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/burda-style-pattern-6988-dress/B6988.html#q=9761-burda-style&start=1">Burda 6988</a></div>
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I'll start with the tunic. Here is my version but I have so many versions swimming around in my head I can't stand it !</div>
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The fabric is a medium weight textured knit in the middle and rayon ponte de Roma for the sides and collar. Great collar ,BTW !</div>
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I omitted the tabs that are suppose to join the front to the back. Instead I made these leather and toggle closures to add a little more interesting design detail.</div>
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It's a slimming style and works well with jeggings.</div>
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I just celebrated my 70 th birthday and I wanted a special but simple dress for the occasion that would be easy and comfortable to wear. What better choice than a little black dress !</div>
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Here is my LBD at last .</div>
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I made view B but dropped the waist about an inch because when I tried this one before, there was something wrong with the proportions and I think the inch made the difference. Otherwise this pattern fits me right out of the envelope with only an upper rounded back adjustment needed.</div>
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I decided against a zipper because my fabric has plenty of stretch.I changed the neckline from a boatneck to a scoop neck .</div>
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The fabric is a beautiful rayon ponte de Roma bought at Fabricville of course. It feels so silky and luxurious against the skin. I love it.</div>
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Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-2913462329021323042018-02-04T12:09:00.000-04:002018-02-04T12:09:14.187-04:00Butterick 6393 and 5354The Groundhog didn't see his shadow here ! I so hope it means a short winter !<br />
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Today, I'm showing you two Butterick pattern garments.<br />
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I've been sewing for myself to replace everyday tops and also trying out patterns that aren't too challenging to suggest to my sewers. I have nine ladies this year and it's quite a challenge to get to everyone when they are all making different things . I'm trying to steer them toward a couple of choices. <a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6393">Butterick 6393</a> is one of them and most of them want to make it.Yeah !!<br />
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This is a really cute topper and can I say ,very slimming. I wore this one Thursday and the ladies noticed that and they are quite enthusiastic about making their own.<br />
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I left out the sleeve ruffle and lengthened the sleeve about 3 "<br />
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It's a very simple pattern to sew and would be great for beginners. There are no facings . The edges are all turned under and top stitched At the neckline the collar is turned under and tacked at the back seam. It just took me a couple of hours from start to finish.<br />
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My fabric is a light to medium sweater knit bought at Fabricville. and has a moderate two way stretch. I bought this one in all three colours that were available (green and brown in addition to this red )<br />
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I've worn this one <b>four times</b> this week !! This is definitely going to be in my Spring Fashion Show in May !<br />
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My next Butterick garment is an OOP pattern , <a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b5354">B5354.</a><br />
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This top is just different enough to not look like a t shirt but can be worn as one.<br />
The only change I made was to add an inch to the side seams and then blouson it by adding elastic at the hemline. I cut it a little longer than ViewD but not as long as View B.<br />
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The fabric is a beautiful silky rayon jersey bought at Fabricville. I love the plum colour and the neckline in this one!<br />
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This week I'm working on <a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1569">Sandra Betzina's V1569.</a> It will be another possible project for my sewing Group as well as a possible item for my next Fashion Show.<br />
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<br />Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-71131198913826792702018-01-28T15:50:00.000-04:002018-01-28T15:50:22.840-04:00Jetsetter Poncho by Hot PatternsI've long been eyeing this pattern.<br />
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I thought it might be a fun piece and a possible project for my sewing group. I bought the down loadable version of the pattern to save having to pay the $23 shipping fee. It's not fun to tape all those pieces together, though !<br />
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Here's my version on Antoinette<br />
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As you can see by my photo, there's quite a difference between my resulting poncho and the drawing on the pattern envelope and yes I was disappointed. I really loved the lines of it on that drawing. But seriously, there's no way that would ever work. The slope of the shoulder would have to be so sharply downward that you wouldn't be able to move your arms. The drape below the arm is just what allows arm movement.<br />
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I still like this poncho and a couple of my ladies want to make one. Also, I'll probably use it as a design for my next Fashion Show which will be in May.<br />
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This gorgeous fabric is a quite heavy quilted look polyester knit I bought at Fabricville a couple of years ago. It was suppose to become a coat but I decided against that because of the busyness of the print. But don't you think that there are great polyesters on the market today? I would still prefer to sew using all natural fibers as I did all though the 80's but they are just not that available here nowadays.<br />
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I ended up making size 12 because that seemed to be similar to my measurements but that ended up too big. However ,when I made a 2" fold down the center front, I was satisfied . I had bought these wine buttons for the coat I had planned and so I added them and I like the effect.<br />
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The collar isn't doubled in the instructions but I did . It sits very nicely on my shoulders and away from my chin and I really like that.<br />
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This is a really warm piece and I hope to be able to wear it soon when the winter temps warm up a little .<br />
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I've been making new tops to replace the ones I'm tired of wearing so I'll show you those next week. I've also auditioned a simple but cute cardi pattern that I could make for my next Fashion Show, <a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6393">Butterick 6393</a> and I'll show you a couple of those so please come back to see.<br />
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<br />Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-66558441577926759722018-01-21T17:51:00.002-04:002018-01-21T17:51:53.368-04:00Vogue !385. a Jacket.<br />
Hi everyone. I want to send out a big thank you to all who visited or left a comment after last week's post. I was very gratified that I hadn't been forgotten . I appreciated so much all the kind things you said. It made me want to continue my blog for sure !<br />
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This post will be much shorter than last week's and that's probably a good thing, Lol. I'm showing a new version of Sandra Betzina's <a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1385">Vogue 1385</a> this week.<br />
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This one came about when I was thinking of sewing projects for my Winter Sewing Group . I've made this a couple of times before and I always enjoy wearing it and get lots of compliments so I thought my ladies would love it and they did. Here it is.<br />
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I made view A but omitted the pleats on the bottom of the sleeve. I also added a couple of inches to the sleeve length.<br />
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The fabric is a stretch cotton ? or rayon ? jacquard from Fabricville that is so pretty in real life. I'm not sure the camera does it justice.<br />
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The trim along the outer edge is actually the selvedge. How lucky was I that it had some stretch too and was able to lay along the curves really well. I'm just so happy with this perfect trim for my jacket !<br />
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I want to assure anyone who has been afraid of trying this pattern that the neck treatment isn't anywhere near as hard as you would think, . It just requires careful marking of the darts which make up the ruffle. The neckline lays very nicely along the neck. Oh, I just love this pattern !!!<br />
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Although the dominant colour of the fabric is red with blues, black and grays mixed in, these silver buttons were by far the most complimentary of all the colours I tried.<br />
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This jacket is a fairly quick make . I'd estimate that it took me six hours from beginning to end. I didn't do anything special to the inside. I simply serged the seams and resisted the urge to Hong Kong finish them..<br />
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This piece looks well with black, navy and gray but I only have pics of the pairing with black. My camera ran out of juice and I couldn't make myself do another photo shoot.<br />
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I gave my Sewing Group two other choices but that's for another post so please come back next week. I'll show you Hot Patterns Jetsetter poncho for one thing<br />
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<span id="goog_1660063218"></span><span id="goog_1660063219"></span><br />Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-59851559878847463402018-01-14T15:56:00.000-04:002018-01-14T15:58:46.329-04:00I'm Back !I really disappeared this time , I know. It's been over three months of not posting, no reading of other blogs and no sewing for myself. How did it come to this ?<br />
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You see, my sewing life has really changed in the past year. It all started when I got the idea of holding a Fashion Show featuring a Four Way Wrap, that a friend gave me the idea for, to raise money for our local Food Bank. After raising almost $800 after paying for my fabrics and after realizing how much people enjoyed my afternoon event. I decided to have a late spring show.This time I added a simple top to the array of wraps and a simple poncho type topper. This one raised almost $1200 and I was able to divide the proceeds between the Food Bank and the school breakfast programs in my community. I should say that my Sewing Group helped with all the little details of putting on events like these including the modelling .<br />
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On Nov. 30 , we held a Christmas Fashion Show and raised almost $2000 !This time, I developed three main designs, as well as ponchos , capes,and a twist wrap in addition to the original wrap. This show was the best one yet and it was really amazing how much the audience enjoyed themselves. My friends tell me I'm becoming famous and these fashion shows have become social events ! I think I've created a monster! There will be another one in May. In the meantime, I'm sewing a few things for myself.<br />
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I would love to show you the designs I came up with for my last Fashion Show. I hope you enjoy them.<br />
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We called this one the butterfly top. I've shown you <a href="https://sewpassionista.blogspot.ca/">this style</a> before. The one below is made out of stretch burnout velvet.<br />
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Here is my own top made for Christmas . Isn't it pretty !!! My whole sewing group wants to make the exact same one. I bought a whole bolt of this fabric on sale for $3.00 a meter !!!<br />
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The next style was called the slouch top and I developed the pattern using <a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8905">this</a> out of print Vogue pattern that I don't own. A lot of guess work and experimenting went into this one but I think I figured it out in the end and it sold very well. This one is a little crooked on the dress form.<br />
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This one is my own and I've worn it to death. I love this thing !<br />
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I found the inspiration for the next one in my daughter's closet. Here is what I came up with .We named this one the pop top.<br />
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This one is reversible<br />
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The twist wrap came from one of Peggy Sagers' videos. It was fun to sew but needs a two sided fabric or at least a fabric that looks good on both sides like these.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed the mini fashion show I showed you. I want to do a post to show how to make the butterfly top because it's really easy to draft if you have a dolman sleeve top pattern. I can't tell you how much I enjoy wearing my tow verssions which I kept for myself...the one above and <a href="https://sewpassionista.blogspot.ca/2017/08/">this one</a> made last summer.</div>
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This week I made a couple of things for myself which I love. I'll show you next week so please come back. I appreciate any feedback , comments or suggestions you may have about my Fashion Show items.</div>
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<a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1552">Vogue 1552</a> really caught my eye as soon as I saw it and nothing could talk me out of it. The problem is that no one wears clothes like this in my world . And not only did I make it up once, but I made two all in one day !!<br />
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Here is my mock up version .<br />
It sure doesn't have very much dress form appeal !<br />
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\i'm not quite sure what the fabric content is but it feels and looks like a lightweight burnt out cotton knit.<br />
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Having examined the pattern pieces, I knew that the bottom of the dress would be too narrow for my liking.<br />
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For my first version , I simply added a bit of seam allowance at the bottom of the back and sewed a slit opening.<br />
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Here it is on me. A little better I think than the dress form. I'm at a workshop I'm giving on my own version of<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sewpassionista/albums/72157682918075884"> Vogue 8605</a>.<br />
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For my second version, or View A, I added about 2" to the bottom side seams like this.<br />
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The fabric is a poly / lycra. The sleeves and collar, rayon /lycra.<br />
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Here it is on the dress form<br />
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I think the collar should be deeper and I wish I had used<a href="http://dianassewinglessons.blogspot.ca/2011/01/cowl-collar-improved.html"> my own method for a cowl collar</a> instead .<br />
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And on my sister Pauline, who is more petite than me so it looks a bit large on her.<br />
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We started to play with the dress and discovered we could wear it this way<br />
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Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-92080091313752555762017-08-26T17:58:00.001-03:002017-08-26T17:58:32.189-03:00Fun Summer ThingsFor the past two weeks, I've been trying to sew a few fun pieces to end the summer with. I wanted to use up fabrics added to my stash the last two summers. Of course, these new pieces mean too many clothes in my closets. <b><i>I've made a firm commitment that for every new piece I make , I have to give one away.</i></b><br />
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I've long wanted a long sleeved white basic top to wear under this , made two years ago.<br />
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I used the neckline of <a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8793?page_id=260">V8793</a> , but the body of Burda 6988, which is really one of my basic slopers and I use it for many things.<br />
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The fabric is a beautiful weighty rayon lycra from my stash.<br />
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The culottes ( <b><i>I'm so happy culottes are sticking around for a bit longer ! I love them ! </i></b>) are View E of this pattern.<br />
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The fabric is a quite yucky faux linen from my stash. Faux linen usually makes up in great bottoms but this one has little drape so not what I expected although I've worn this outfit and it's OK. This outfit looks so much better in person !<br />
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Then I copied a RTW top I bought with the intention of copying it to use as a new garment in my next Fashion Show. This is such a cool piece and I've made three versions so far and it's so much fun to make and wear. I'll be posting How To Make this top at Diana's Sewing Lessons a little later if anyone is interested in trying one. I love these tops. Here is the original .I forgot to take a pic of me wearing it before giving it to my friend Ruth who loved it. I'd rather make my own I guess.<br />
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It looks like a poncho until you spread your arms.<br />
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In this photo you can see the outline of the dolman sleeve.<br />
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Here is one I made.<br />
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This photo shows the back of the top. As you can see , the wrong side of the fabric shows so you need a two sided fabric or one that is pretty on both sides. This one is burnt out polyester.<br />
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This is what it looks like on.<br />
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This next one is a stretch mesh that looks the same on both sides. You'd see me coming in this one !!<br />
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And finally, a semi sheer polyester that I absolutely love but this one is too big and long for me. I made it to sell but love it so much that I bought more fabric so I can make one for me.<br />
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I think these tops help to make the perfect hostess outfit. Oh ! But don't try cooking with theses on. The "wings" would not be safe near a stove. Lol.<br />
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I have a few other things made including a print jean. I'm not even sure if they are still in fashion but I bought a bright flowered canvas three years ago and was determined it would become jeans ! I'll show you next time.<br />
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Please let me know what you think, particularly about the last three tops. Do you think they would sell ?<br />
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<br />Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-91694614768836933152017-08-20T15:54:00.001-03:002017-08-20T15:54:28.987-03:00Don't You Love Anne of Green Gables !<br />
My son is here with Riley and Poppy . Every summer they have a get together or two with our other two little GD's who live in a city near by. This year I planned an Anne of Green Gables Sleepover.<br />
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I made all the girls a simple sundress with pre-elasticated fabric to make things a little easier on myself.<br />
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All the girls wore braids in their hair and I painted freckles on their faces with a washable marker.<br />
They all loved their dresses, too.<br />
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We live in the country and right beside our house is a hay field. Of course it was favorite place to play<br />
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After an afternoon at the beach, we all gathered in front of the TV and watched episode 1 of the original <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088727/">Anne of Green Gables series</a>. The two older girls really loved it but the two little ones preferred going off by themselves to colour.<br />
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The girls and I have spent quite a bit of time in the sewing room Both have made skirts and stuffies.Both girls enjoy being in Nana'a Happy Place and I think in the future, Poppy will be the one to take up the craft. Riley, not so much although she likes to play with fabric, buttons and trims.<br />
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Both have made skirts and stuffies<br />
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We visited Fabricville one day and they both chose fabric and buttons, etc. This is what they came up with.<br />
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Riley chose disco fabric! And made a disco skirt. She also photo edited these shots !<br />
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They each sewed another skirt but they didn't make it to the photo stage.<br />
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Jeff and girls left Sunday morning after many tears on Riley's and Nana's part. Poppy was missing Mummy so she wasn't quite so sad. Grampy Bob and I were very tired people for a couple of days but I very happily spent many hours in my sewing room all week and will have some fun things to show you next time.<br />
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<br />Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-54570137890011074842017-07-23T14:15:00.002-03:002017-07-23T14:17:49.439-03:00I Love Grey and Yellow... BUTThis week, I was anxious to get back to designing using my Surefit Designs sloper. This spring , I bought a beautiful cotton knit in grey and yellow print. Grey and yellow have long been a favorite combination for me so I thought I couldn't go wrong .<br />
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My inspiration was the dress in this photo. The designer was Caroline Herrera.<br />
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I used the knit version of my Surefit Designs sloper and achieved the slight A-line by closing a bit of the bust dart and opening it at the hem level. I lowered the neckline 1 ", took a little off the armscye above the notches and I happily cut out my dress.<br />
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The trim came from a coordinating stripe print of the same fabric.I sewed the trim to all edges,<br />
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Everything went wonderfully well , the fit is great , and the style is a little loose and just right for hot, muggy weather. A thought went through my head when I tried it on that it might look like a nightie !!<br />
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I went upstairs to show my hubby and guess what he said !<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">" Oh, is that a duster ? !!!!!" </span></b><br />
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For those of you who are younger or maybe are reading from a different country, years ago a duster was a short housecoat, at least in this area.<br />
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Well I of course didn't want anyone to think it looked like lounge wear and so I said<br />
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Well, of course, then, I had to admit I agreed with him. So my grey/yellow/dress will only be worn at home on hot days . But I'm happy with the style and the fit and it gave me confidence to try more designs using my SFD system.<br />
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<br />Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-70121404027406869112017-07-16T16:06:00.001-03:002017-07-16T16:10:52.046-03:00Vogue 8605 for A Retro Print and a Lounging GarmentI've had a long standing love affair with Vogue 8605 which is now out of print.<br />
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The first time I made it about 8 years ago, I found it to have way too much ease so the versions I made subsequently were much closer fitting. I also changed the collar on most of them to a wing collar. Want to see all my versions? <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sewpassionista/albums/72157682918075884">Click here.</a><br />
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Recently made jackets look like this linen one I made for my Fashion Show as the silent auction piece. My sister bought it because she loves everything I make and I wish I had taken a photo of her wearing it at the time !!! the fabric is a linen tweed which after washing and drying <b><i><span style="color: red;">three times on a hot setting doesn't wrinkle at all.</span></i></b> Thank you Sandra Betzina for that valuable hint many years ago.<br />
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This is all to show you my latest version of this favorite pattern Voila ! A retro print housecoat ! I love it !!! Isn't it pretty ?<br />
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I added a front facing because this pattern requires a two sided fabric.<br />
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The fabric is a quilted look polyester from Fabricville.. I know ! It will be hot to wear but I couldn't resist it.It reminded me of a robe I had in 1968. Those were the days of the mini skirt and it was a mini.That was a long time ago and minis are no longer for me, LOL.<br />
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I really love the pockets in this pattern and I've used them on many fashion pieces through the years.<br />
For this one I faced the inside of the pocket in a bright pink for interest.<br />
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I hoped to find the same pink for buttons but that was not meant to be. I settled for these lovely clear ones .<br />
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I serged the seams on this piece rather than doing my usual Hong Kong finishes to save time.The whole thing was machine sewn including hems. It was a quick make and I absolutely love my new lounger. We're having a fairly cool summer here in the Maritimes so I've already worn it. It feels wonderful on.<br />
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This week I plan on making a new dress because I gave many of my old ones away to make room for new ones. i plan to use my Surefit Designs sloper to create it. i love doing pattern work so it will be a fun project.<br />
i hope you found time to sew and that you'll stop by to see me again.<br />
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<br />Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-79685332989318352182017-07-04T20:02:00.000-03:002017-07-04T20:03:22.009-03:00Wraps, Cover Ups and PonchosHi Everyone.<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Happy 150th birthday to Canada and 4th of July to Americans !</span></i></b><br />
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<i><b>It's very hard to believe that 50 years have gone by since our grand celebration of Canada's 100th birthday in 1967. I was 19 years old ,in college, and working for the summer in Montreal. There was the World 's Fair called Expo 67 in Montreal and we were so proud to be Canadians. It was just before Pierre Elliot Trudeau became our Prime Minister and today , his son Justin Trudeau is our PM.</b></i><br />
<i><b>Life was good then and it is now . The only difference for me is that I was young then and am just about to be considered old now. (Sigh ) LOL.</b></i><br />
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<b><i>I've never sewn so much in my life as I have for the past three months.</i></b><br />
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I mentioned I was putting on my second Fashion Show in early June and it was a huge success. I sewed over 100 pieces and they are pretty much all gone. With the help of my Sewing Group, we raised $1200 I took out $300 for my expenses and the rest went to the Food Bank and a local school Breakfast Program.<br />
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I no sooner finished that event when it was suggested I make stuff to sell to raise money for our church. That was yesterday and last week , with the help of my trusty White Superlock Electronic Serger and my wonderful Janome DC6030 sewing machine , I created another 45 pieces. I've become a one woman assembly line !! I know. That doesn't make sense. But I've gotten so I can make 8 or 9 pieces a day.<br />
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I have many pics of my various pieces on <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sewpassionista/albums/72157682352795092">my Flicker site</a> but here are a few of my favorites.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">The Five Way Wrap</span></b> (look <a href="http://dianassewinglessons.blogspot.ca/2017/01/the-four-or-five-way-wrap.html">here for a tutorial</a> )<br />
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My brand new<b><span style="color: red;"> Twisted Wrap</span></b> ( I got this idea from Peggy Sagers' June 19th Webcast ).<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b style="color: red;">Diana's Tops </b>so named<b style="color: red;"> </b></span>because I discovered this style in Vancouver and copied it On the left is the original, on the right my own copy and <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sewpassionista/albums/72157683015609484">here </a>, a folder of some of the ones I made for the Show. At <a href="https://dianassewinglessons.blogspot.ca/2017/07/dianas-top.html">Diana's Sewing Lessons</a>, I have the complete directions for making this top prepared for a Worhshop I held for 8 ladies who all made their own versions.<br />
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My Diana's Top has been a big seller and I can't make enough of them.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Kacy's Wrap </span></b>by Silhouette Patterns using this Let's Sew Video.<br />
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For my Fashion Show I made one special <b><span style="color: red;">door priz</span></b>e. This time it was this caftan<br />
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I used an OOp pattern for this.<br />
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For each of my shows I carefully sewed a special <b><span style="color: red;">item for a silent auction </span></b>. This time it was this linen jacket using my all time favorite pattern V8065.<br />
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Look <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sewpassionista/albums/72157682918075884">here for detailed view</a>s and close-ups of finishes.<br />
My jacket went for $110.<br />
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I raised anther 500 dollars on my latest venture and now I need a break . My neck is hurting and my Sewing is going to be slow sewing for myself in the next little while. I need a new summer housecoat and a nightie. I also want to make Sandra Betzina's new<a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1549"> jacket pattern</a> V1549 in white linen I bought in Paris last year.<br />
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i hope to blog more regularly in the next little while so please come back to see me and enjoy the summer weather<br />
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Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-38518632954372456772017-06-15T18:03:00.002-03:002017-06-15T18:03:45.760-03:00Vogue in Green<br />
The Fashion Show for which I sewed 100 items !!! and which my Sewing Group helped me put on was a huge success. We made a whopping $1200 dollars, $1000 of it going to charity, the rest I kept for my expenses. I'll sort through my photos and show you some of the items next time.<br />
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Today, I'm showing you the muslin (but very wearable ) of <a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v9240">V9</a><a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v9240">240</a><br />
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You may have seen my first version<a href="http://sewpassionista.blogspot.ca/2017/04/happy-sunday-everyone-im-so-happy-you.html"> here. </a> This green version was made to test adding a bust dart to the pattern. After I found that to work well ,I put this one aside until it was time to wear summer clothes.<br />
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The sizing description for this pattern was <i>fitted</i> so I cut a size larger and that worked well for me.<br />
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The fabric is ponte knit from my stash but bought at Fabricville.. I had smaller quantity of the prints and because I cut the back piece all in one instead of the way the pattern showed,<br />
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, I had to do this at the back hem .<br />
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And it doesn't look too bad, I think. I added that little wedge for added interest ????<br />
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I'm every bit as tired as I look in these photos. I battled mosquitoes half the night ! Ugh !!!! <br />
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Come back later and I'll post some of the things I made for my fashion show. They were all easy makes but very popular ! <br />
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First though I'm off to Quebec City with my sister for a few days . Yeah !<br />
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<br />Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-38105154100852373382017-06-11T14:14:00.001-03:002017-06-12T08:39:31.190-03:00A New Dress at LastBlogging has taken a backseat to my charity sewing of late. I'm very busy sewing up a storm for my Summer Fashion Show / Sale so not much sewing for me . However , I did manage to eek out a new dress that was suppose to be for Mother's Day.<br />
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Isn't it pretty !<br />
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The fabric is a stretch cotton sateen from Fabricville and the pattern is <a href="http://www.silhouettepatterns.com/html/patterns/p_4019.htm">Diane's Wrap Dress</a> by Silhouette Patterns.<br />
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After watching <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p1pnERgqAo">Peggy'S Webcast of April.3rd </a>, I was inspired to make my second dress using that pattern.<span id="goog_200120312"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_200120313"></span><br />
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Since I had already made the pattern but in a knit,I cut this dress by adding 1/4" to the seam allowances and that worked out fine I think I achieved a really good fit. Thanks Peggy !<br />
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Now for the details The only changes I made to the pattern happened by accident. I didn't have enough fabric to cut whole sleeves but I did mange to cut them in half. That gave me the idea to join them together with zippers and voila ! Aren't they so cute ?<br />
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I tried a zipper closure instead of the ties but I didn't like the result. I didn't like the ties either so I got the idea of using these buckles from my stash and I think that added just the contrast that this print needed. What do you think ?<br />
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On the inside , I used a frig-a-ma-jig cut from a belt or something and that worked really well as well.<br />
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Oh . I changed the collar. I cut away the faux band that is part of the pattern and made it a couple of inches longer for this look.<br />
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I think this is the perfect church dress. I feel very prim and proper in it. Lol.<br />
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I have another dress to show you soon as well as some of my Fashion Show creations so do stop by again ! Have a great week . I wish you fine weather.<br />
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<br />Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-11715523321118497832017-06-04T10:54:00.002-03:002017-06-04T10:54:37.470-03:00Little Girl DressesI just got back from Ottawa where My son Jeff and my daughter Tamara both live. Jeff is the father of two dear little girls. You may remember Riley because I featured her several times in posts when she was a baby ,<br />
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She stole my heart big time right from the start and although I love her little sister Poppy dearly ,Riley and I are particularly close..Riley is always devastated when I leave for home or when she leaves here to go to her home. It's heartbreaking and I'm still sad after a week of being back.<br />
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I always make my little girls dresses when I go to Ottawa . This time, I made them slopers with My Surefit Designs Children's kits . Then I used those slopers to check the fit of this McCall's pattern that I used for my first GD Jessica when she was little.<br />
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I changed that design and this is what I ended up with.<br />
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The fabric is a beautiful cotton knit from Fabricville.I bought a piece of coordinating stripe and used a green stripe for the neck and sleeve trim.<br />
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I decided on maxi dresses and the little girls loved them. Riley said the exact same thing Jessica said about this dress ,10 years ago.. " I feel like a princess ! "<br />
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My little cuties in their Nana made dresses.<br />
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Isn't Poppy photogenic !!<br />
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Poppy didn't want anything to do with special poses !!<br />
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I've been very busy sewing for my Fashion Show which takes place this Thursday. I've made 80 pieces and will chose the best to show you afterward. I still haven't finished my Mother's Day dress ! Lol. I really want it finished by next Sunday.<br />
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Sorry to be so sporadic in my blogging but please don't give up on me . i will be back as soon as i get the Charity sewing out of my system.<br />
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<span id="goog_1531411479"></span><span id="goog_1531411480"></span><br />Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3072586494339347029.post-87722421575060305992017-04-30T14:10:00.002-03:002017-04-30T14:10:23.841-03:00Three Classics<br />
I love navy blue ! Anyone who follows my blog probably has figured that out by now because most of what I make is navy blue. Plus, it's such a classic colour and I do love classic pieces. Today, I'm going to show you three.<br />
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A couple of weeks ago, I went to Vancouver to help my grand-daughter, Jessica move her stuff home for the summer. She goes to Simon Fraser University there. I wanted to travel with only a carry on and of course planned my travel wardrobe around navy blue.<br />
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My outerwear piece for my trip was a cape I copied from one my friend Ruth owns and it became one of the projects my Winter Sewing Group decided to tackle this year.. Here is my version<br />
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The fabric is a two sided coating fabric but I chose not to make it reversible. Here is a second way to wear it. This photo was taken before I added the buttons.<br />
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The trim is a medium weight cotton knit that I used as a faux bias trim . I cut strips of fabric, sewed it to the edges, wrapped it it around and stitched in the ditch. I trimmed away excess fabric from the inside and voila,it looks like bias trim! My closures are a combination of wooden buttons and snaps.<br />
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Here is a look at the inside and how the trim looks. This treatment would not be for a perfectionist but for this project, I'm satisfied with how it looks.<br />
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All other edges of my cape were simply serged.<br />
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I only had 1.25 meters of this fabric and was unable to completely match the back plaid as you can see in this photo. It was the end of the bolt so .....<br />
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A peek at my Hong Kong finished seams. I used a rust plaid taffeta from my stash.<br />
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For my trip, I made another sailor look boat neck top using <a href="http://www.burdastyle.de/burda-style/damen/jerseykleid-u-boot-ausschnitt-shirtkleider_pid_1099_9613.html">Burda 6988</a>. The fabric for this one is the same as for <a href="http://sewpassionista.blogspot.ca/2017/04/happy-sunday-everyone-im-so-happy-you.html">the dress </a>I posted about a couple of weeks ago. I used the mini stripe side as you can see. </div>
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Then I made culottes using<a href="http://sewpassionista.blogspot.ca/2015/08/a-culottes-outfit-b4861-and-v7340.html"> Butterick 4861</a>, now OOP and scuba knit fabric. I wanted pockets but instead of the inseam ones from the pattern, I decided on large patch pockets sewn across the side seams. I like this look very much. </div>
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First, today, I want to answer a question asked by Suzanne and Dharma about how I took away bulk from the front of last week's cardi. The pattern was Simplicity 2603. If you look <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sewpassionista/34064480252/in/album-72157679784787553/">here</a> Ladies, it will take you to a picture on my Flicker Photo site. Read the comment below it and it will show you what I did. I hope it's clear, but if it isn't , please let me know.</div>
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I don't know if you know about Peggy Sagers' new video series called Let's Sew. She puts them out every Thursday night , They are free and so inspiring. I can't say enough about Peggy's generosity for making her webcasts every other Monday night and now these videos, ( 30 so far ), available free to the public. I know they've helped her grow her Silhouette Patterns business, but still, she gives out a lot of free information. I don't always agree with the way she dismisses other people's methods but I do appreciate her creativity in these videos/webcasts.<br />
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Her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tY76k1sJxk"> Lets Sew video # 26</a> was about<a href="http://www.silhouettepatterns.com/html/patterns/p_112.htm"> this pattern</a>. #112<br />
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I don't own that pattern because I've stopped shopping online in the states because of the state of our Canadian dollar . It's just too expensive! but I tried to interpret the style by using a Silhouette Pattern that I do own ...<a href="http://www.silhouettepatterns.com/html/patterns/p_195.htm">the Sweater Set</a> #195 and here is what I came up with.<br />
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My biggest challenge was that I didn't know how far to extend the front. I guesstimated and here is what I ended up with. I added 20" to center front but it's a little too much although I love how it turned out. I just can't do the other looks that Peggy talks about in her video.<br />
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Here is another way of wearing the top which is quite lovely . The front extension looks like a scarf in this look.As you see in this pic. I made 3/4 sleeves for my version.<br />
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The fabric has to be drapey and preferably a knit. Mine is a fairly lightweight poly/lycra that fits the bill very nicely. Don't you love the colours in this print ?<br />
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I couldn't resist showing this one and <i style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: red;">BTW, it would be better if your fabric wasn't white on the wrong side like mine</span></i> because if you move too much the wrong side shows.<br />
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This was a lot of fun to make and I'm working on a summer version now..I've had many comlpiments on this one and I hope I've inspired you to check out Peggy's videos and to try one of these.<br />
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This past fall Fabricville had this lovely two sided knit . It came in red or black and each was backed by a mini black and white stripe. I bought both colour ways knowing I would make a boat neck top with the striped side and a waterfall cardi in either the red or black. I also wanted to use some of my fabric to make Four Way wraps for my sale. The dilemma this time was which to use for the cardi, red or black ??<br />
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For the cardi, I used S2603 , now OOP.<br />
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However, I cut I cut away about 6" from the collar and front to minimize the amount and length of the "fall". I love the result and it's not as cumbersome as others I've made in the past. <b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />
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Here's the top<br />
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I'll wear that top to death because it's my favorite style of all times. I used what I consider to be my Burda sloper, <a href="http://www.burdastyle.de/burda-style/damen/jerseykleid-u-boot-ausschnitt-shirtkleider_pid_1099_9613.html">6988</a>. I pretty well get a perfect fit with this pattern. This time I scooped the neckline ever so slightly in both the front and back so the boat neck is not quite as severe as in other things I've made in the past .<br />
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I decided to make a wrap for myself to wear with the top out of the red. I'll use the rest of the yardage for a future fund raiser. <i>By the time I posted this, someone had persuaded me to sell her the above wrap so no photo of me wearing it !</i><br />
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I finally made myself get pics taken today . It's so hard to decide to do this so I took pics of several outfits including last week's post.<br />
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The reason for this pose was my hubby , making fun of me because I was taking theses pics myself and I said I was doing a photo shoot. .<br />
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Well that's the end of winter stuff for sure. I have some really fun things to show you next time so be sure to come back for a visit.<br />
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Thanks to all who left comments last week . They were really appreciated.<br />
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I've had this beautiful two sided cotton knit , which I bought at Mood Fabrics.com a couple of years ago when our Canadian dollar was more at par with the American dollar. It would never tell me what it wanted to be until now. As soon as I saw this pattern, <a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v9240">V92</a>40 , I heard my special Mood fabric calling " This is it ! This is it !!! "<br />
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...and the dress on Antoinette.<br />
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<b>Details: </b><b><span style="background-color: white; color: red;">(</span><i><span style="background-color: white; color: red;"> I made a mock up in a summer fabric and made an FBA and added a bust dart to the side piece . I felt the sleeves were a little snug so I dealt with that )</span></i></b><br />
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The fabric is a double knit, double sided cotton in dark navy and white.<br />
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<b>The pattern description stated that the silhouette of this dress was fitted, so I cut a size larger and that worked for me. I don't really think this is a very fitted style however .</b><br />
<b>I used my knit sleeve for my SFD sloper and I'm a little sorry because I feel they are too loose. I first used the mini stripe for the sleeves but I didn't like the result so I took them out , turned them the other way and I like that's much better. </b><br />
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<b>This is a straight style as you can see and is not shaped at the waist. I was tempted to add back waist darts and still may .</b><br />
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<b>The only changes I made was to do my usual fitting alterations and I decided to make the back all one piece . I didn't think I'd like the back as it is in the pattern. That also omitted the need to match the stripes at center back .</b></div>
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<b> This is really a very simple dress to make. The mock up I made is a summer version which I'll show you when I finish it . I can think of all kinds of fabrics to use and turn it into tops too. Oh what fun ! I love sewing, don't you ? Lol.</b></div>
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