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| McCall 7975 |
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| McCall 7975 |
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| Back View |
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| Twist |
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| Neckband |
Girl M. is requesting a black version. How could I say no?
Happy Sewing!
Until next time.......................
Bonnie
Monday, January 27, 2020
McCall 7975 Twist Front Knit Top
This is the first pattern out of the package that fit me on the first sew! Unbelievable it was a little big! This wearable muslin I sewed in a tan/cream mystery knit from a Fabric Mart Fabrics fashion bundle. It's maybe a sweatshirt knit, not really sure but Girl M loved both the color and the fit so I've lost this top already!
Girl M. is requesting a black version. How could I say no?
Happy Sewing!
Until next time.......................
Bonnie
Girl M. is requesting a black version. How could I say no?
Happy Sewing!
Until next time.......................
Bonnie
Friday, January 24, 2020
Butterick 5526 White Button Down Shirt
I have wanted a crisp white button down shirt in my wardrobe for years. I finally made time to make one. I made a muslin first from a tan printed cotton fabric. I used Butterick 5526 View D.
I cut a size 16 and ended up having to take in 1/4" from all the seam allowances. I also made a sway back adjustment after making the muslin.
The sleeves seemed a little large so I trimmed them an additional 1/2" at the seam allowances. Matching up to the pattern to the original, my sleeve size was less than a size 14!
I am so happy to finally have a white button down shirt in my wardrobe but more that it fits!
Until next time..................
Bonnie
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| Butterick 5526 |
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| Butterick 5526 |
I cut a size 16 and ended up having to take in 1/4" from all the seam allowances. I also made a sway back adjustment after making the muslin.
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| Muslin |
The sleeves seemed a little large so I trimmed them an additional 1/2" at the seam allowances. Matching up to the pattern to the original, my sleeve size was less than a size 14!
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| Side View |
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| Back |
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| Button Placement |
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| Slee ve & Cuff |
My final shirt was made from a white rayon/cotton/lycra stretch sateen suiting fabric from, of course, Fabric Mart Fabrics. I like the stretch of the fabric and the thickness keeps modesty in check but the thickness also made sewing the collar very tricky!
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| Butterick 5526 |
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| Front Placket |
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| Princess seams |
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| Sleeve & Cuff |
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| Back View |
Until next time..................
Bonnie
Monday, January 20, 2020
Pattern Interest: Angela Wolf's The Linda Tunic
I have had my eye on The Linda Tunic by Angela Wolf.
Reviews on Pattern Review are good and I think that this style works good on me.
Any suggestions?
Until next time...................
Bonnie
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| Pattern Interest: Angela Wolf's The Linda Tunic |
Any suggestions?
Until next time...................
Bonnie
Friday, January 17, 2020
Dress Alteration: Jungle Green Ponte Knit
Last year for Easter I made this Jungle Green Ponte Knit Dress and I've worn it a few times since. But it is way too big, especially the hips. Alterations are not my favorite sewing to do. Most of the time I would rather just make another dress.
I basted new seams to get the fit correct before I serged all 9 seams! Why so many seams Bonnie?
I had to remove 2" from the hip seam allowances. That's 8" total! Wow! From the waist up I removed 1/2" from all seam allowances.
I shortened the dress by 1" to make it below the knee length.
Overall I'm very happy with this dress alteration. I love the color & the fit of the dress. I do hope I'll get to wear a few more times before anymore alterations.
Until next time................
Bonnie
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| Dress Alteration: Jungle Green Ponte Knit |
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| Back View |
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| I lost my hips! |
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| Seams basted |
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| Dress Alteration: Jungle Green Ponte Knit |
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| Lots of seams |
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| Fit is much better |
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| Side View |
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| Final Fit |
Bonnie
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Lunch & Thrift Store Finds
I had Lunch with my Mom & Girl M before she started back to school and I remembered to take a photo!
Girl M & I stopped into a thrift store before having Lunch and found a few good items. It's been a long time since I've been to a thrift store. I feel there was a larger selection of clothing size choices. If I thought it might fit, I tried it on.
I found these jeans that were a size 14! I haven't worn a size 14 since about 1992!
The pleats caught my eye on this size 12 jacket! I tried it on and it fit!
I found a hounds tooth jacket , size 14!
I also found this "date night dress". Knit, crossover front. It sucks in all the right places and makes me look curvy!
I also found a floor standing Ottlite for $5!
Until next time......................
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| Mom & I |
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| Three generations |
Girl M & I stopped into a thrift store before having Lunch and found a few good items. It's been a long time since I've been to a thrift store. I feel there was a larger selection of clothing size choices. If I thought it might fit, I tried it on.
I found these jeans that were a size 14! I haven't worn a size 14 since about 1992!
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| Size 14!?! |
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| Not my best side |
The pleats caught my eye on this size 12 jacket! I tried it on and it fit!
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| Pleated jacket |
I found a hounds tooth jacket , size 14!
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| Houndstooth jacket |
I love polka dots and this wide legged knit jumper is sooooooooooo cute! The fit is perfect and I can't wait to wear it!
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| Polka Dot Jumpsuit |
I also found this "date night dress". Knit, crossover front. It sucks in all the right places and makes me look curvy!
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| Date night dress |
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| Back View |
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| Crossover/wrap front |
I also found a floor standing Ottlite for $5!
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| Ottlite |
I have to get ALL these patterns organized and entered into my computer. I am a sucker for a pattern sale!
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| Pattern Sale finds |
Bonnie
Monday, January 13, 2020
Christmas 2019
I felt overwhelmed after the holidays and I'm just now getting the sewing room organized again and cleaning things up. My family was very thoughtful with gifts this Christmas and I am so amazed at what I received that I don't know where to start.
Dear Hubby got the triple star award for giving me such a wonderful gift. Him & Girl M didn't wrap the box, but put it in a huge garbage bag with a bow. He drug the package through the kitchen acting like it weighed 100lbs! I was curious! The box was shaped like a vacuum cleaner, I hoped it wasn't! Then I thought maybe it was a new sewing chair........nope, box was too small! I was truly puzzled!
It was a size MEDIUM dress form! My size? I'm not a medium am I?
Then Dear Hubby had Boy T & Lady K bring over a HUGE flat box for me. It was heavy! It looked like it could have been a new TV. I didn't need a new TV. Maybe it was more cubical shelving for fabrics.........but where would I put that. Once again, I was puzzled.
It was a folding cutting table on wheels! I used to have one but it was donated a few years ago because it became so unstable. The screws just wouldn't tighten enough. I didn't know I needed another one but Dear Hubby said he saw me cutting a large pattern out on the floor one day and thought another table would be helpful
How thoughtful! My aching bones thank him!
I'm always curious WHY a gift. What made the gift giver decide I would like the item. Did I mention it, would it make my life easier? Why? I'm always appreciative, but just curious.
Girl M. and Boy AJ gave me a real tripod for my camera so I can try to take better photos. Just what I wanted! It had been in my Amazon cart forever but I never hit buy!
Boy T. & Lady K gave me the cutest sign.
Boy F & Girl K gave me a vintage Simplicity tin, a camper ornament and devotional guide book for Women.
My sweet niece gave me a mason jar pin cushion filled with the sewing related pins that you wear. I can't wait to wear one or ALL of them to Church!
My Mom gave me a pair of Kia scissors (I've never had a pair!). They cut beautifully! A Joann's gift card that I've already bought some patterns with on their Butterick Sale! Some rotary cutter blades, which you can never have enough and a coffee cup that says "I have an oil for that"! Too cute!
I hope to get back to sewing soon.
Until next time!
Bonnie
Dear Hubby got the triple star award for giving me such a wonderful gift. Him & Girl M didn't wrap the box, but put it in a huge garbage bag with a bow. He drug the package through the kitchen acting like it weighed 100lbs! I was curious! The box was shaped like a vacuum cleaner, I hoped it wasn't! Then I thought maybe it was a new sewing chair........nope, box was too small! I was truly puzzled!
It was a size MEDIUM dress form! My size? I'm not a medium am I?
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| Medium Dress Form |
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| Large next to my new medium |
Then Dear Hubby had Boy T & Lady K bring over a HUGE flat box for me. It was heavy! It looked like it could have been a new TV. I didn't need a new TV. Maybe it was more cubical shelving for fabrics.........but where would I put that. Once again, I was puzzled.
It was a folding cutting table on wheels! I used to have one but it was donated a few years ago because it became so unstable. The screws just wouldn't tighten enough. I didn't know I needed another one but Dear Hubby said he saw me cutting a large pattern out on the floor one day and thought another table would be helpful
How thoughtful! My aching bones thank him!
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| Folding table |
I'm always curious WHY a gift. What made the gift giver decide I would like the item. Did I mention it, would it make my life easier? Why? I'm always appreciative, but just curious.
Girl M. and Boy AJ gave me a real tripod for my camera so I can try to take better photos. Just what I wanted! It had been in my Amazon cart forever but I never hit buy!
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| Tripod |
Boy T. & Lady K gave me the cutest sign.
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| Sign |
Boy F & Girl K gave me a vintage Simplicity tin, a camper ornament and devotional guide book for Women.
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| Vintage Simplicity Tin |
My sweet niece gave me a mason jar pin cushion filled with the sewing related pins that you wear. I can't wait to wear one or ALL of them to Church!
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| Mason Jar Pin cushion |
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| Fashion Enamel Pins |
My Mom gave me a pair of Kia scissors (I've never had a pair!). They cut beautifully! A Joann's gift card that I've already bought some patterns with on their Butterick Sale! Some rotary cutter blades, which you can never have enough and a coffee cup that says "I have an oil for that"! Too cute!
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| Oily Mug |
I hope to get back to sewing soon.
Until next time!
Bonnie