tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52748212047647602162024-03-21T09:30:22.137-07:00Trumbelina SewsMakin' stuff, workin' out, doin' thingsTrumbelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274821204764760216.post-62142651922740660282015-11-25T12:15:00.001-08:002015-11-25T12:19:43.589-08:00Candy Cane Jasper<br />
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I've loved the <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/shop/jasper-sweaterdress/">Jasper (Paprika Patterns)</a> since I first laid eyes on it and then finally bought it a year later. And then I got pregnant. Well... technically, I was preggos when I bought it with the idea that I could figure out hot to alter it for maternity when fall rolled around. It's now November and I've finally stopped procrastinating. <br />
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I thought on it for what ended up being months and months, even messaging Lisa on Facebook to seek out her advice on how to go about doing a maternity alteration on her pattern (a princess seamed garment with no side seams). There is very little on the internet, believe it or not, on how to make maternity adjustments, but in the end a little common sense goes a long way and it didn't end up being that hard.<br />
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I suck at fitting. I'm not very confident in what I'm doing, which is why it took me so long to give this a go. After measuring myself and the pattern, I decided to go with a straight size six (according to my bust measurement) and then I just added along the front princess seams of both the front and side pattern pieces. I also added 2" to the length all around to cover the vertical gains of my tum tum.<br />
I was going to make a broad upper back adjustment like I usually do, but after comparing to anther pattern and checking out the excellently-shaped Jasper sleeve head, I decided to take a chance and just cut.<br />
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I bought some red and white striped sweatshirt fleece at a local charity fabric sale that happens in Saskatoon every fall. I think I got at least 2 metres for probably no more than $6. This was going to be a (hopefully) wearable muslin so I didn't bother with the front pocket/welts – plus I didn't know how my alteration was going to affect those pattern pieces so I thought it best to just take things one step at a time.<br />
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This was an extremely quick sew. I traced the pattern, cut and sewed it up in one day. I made a small tweak to my alteration which was easy because... well, princess seams are perfect for alterations. Because this was a muslin and I wasn't sewing the pocket/welts, I didn't even look at the directions. I will on my next one, which definitely will include the pockets. I wasn't too worried about stripe matching when sewing – I just wanted to check the fit and I'll only be wearing this for a couple more months anyway... unless I just take in that princess seam again... hmmm...<br />
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The end result? I admit it's a little "festive". Red and white stripes automatically call to mind a candy cane.<br />
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Though, in my current condition, it's more like those after dinner mints they have at restaurants. </div>
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<b>Pattern Description:</b></div>
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Designed with the cold seasons in mind, the Jasper is the perfect garment for snuggling up on the couch with a hot cup of something. Going out of the house won’t mean changing though, the Jasper is comfortable and edgy. There are multiple ways to personalise your Jasper: make it in one colour, contrasting hem, cuffs and welt strip or even contrasting side panels.</div>
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View A features a big and asymmetrical hood with three optional buttons. If you’re not into hoodies you can choose View B, a big collar with an optional epaulet. These neckline options are interchangeable between the two length options: a sweater or a longer version than can be worn as a dress or a tunic.</div>
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This design features princess seams that give a closer fit than traditional sweatshirts and create flattering vertical lines. The single welt pockets are set in these side seams and are connected by a tube pocket on the inside. Hem and cuffs are banded.</div>
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1-7 (I sewed a 6 with maternity alteration). I made the sweater version with no hood.</div>
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<b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?</b> Yes.</div>
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Didn't use them on this one. Will use them for my next attempt with welt pocket. There is also a tutorial on <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/sew-single-welt-pockets/">sewing the pockets here</a>.</div>
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I was particularly impressed with the drafting on the sleeve/armscythe. I usually have to alter for more width in the upper back, but with the sleeve head shaping I had enough room for the back of my arm and don't have the usual restriction in the front of my arm when reaching forward. Also, these were the easiest sleeves to insert of my life. No easing!! And the fit is perfect. Why don't all patterns have better drafter sleeves? I've only come across this in my vintage 70's patterns.</div>
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This whole pattern is supremely drafted in my opinion. All markings were accurate and I liked that all of the seam allowances were 5/8" (what I'm used to) so I didn't have to keep going back to the pattern pieces to double check. </div>
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There is nothing to dislike. </div>
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Poly cotton sweat shirt fleece.</div>
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I made a maternity alteration by adding width to the front princess seam and 2" length at the bottom (see above).</div>
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I will absolutely sew it again and you all should too. I can't wait to try the hooded version. </div>
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I love it. I pretty much live in casual clothes for work and life and this fits in perfectly.</div>
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Very rarely have I ever paired a fabric and a pattern up so successfully. This rayon was delightful to sew and is the perfect weight for this top. The richness of the colour and the pattern give me a little boner-in-my-heart.<br />
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Kati of Kate and Rose patterns graciously gave us all three of her patterns in her most recent release for being testers. The <a href="http://kateandrosepatterns.bigcartel.com/product/zsalya-pdf-sewing-pattern">Zsalya </a>is the second that I've made, and I just finished my second one.<br />
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The first was completed about a year ago (hence the non-preggo body)<br />
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I made very few fit changes (see pattern review below), and almost botched the sleeves (pic above shows them before being lengthened again – pushed up above my elbows to give me back some range of motion).<br />
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It's my favourite make in a long time and super easy to wear. The high neckline is great for those of us who are perpetually cold and it can be dressed up or down very easily.<br />
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This pattern obviously lends itself to maternity very easily. There's lots of room. All I did for version 2 was add length.<br />
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I love the fabric for this one too. It's a little matronly, but there's something about the saturated colour of the flowers that makes me love it.</div>
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Zsalya Pattern Revew<a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/117195"> <i>(also found here.)</i></a></h3>
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<b>Pattern Description:</b><br />
Top or dress with curved front and back yokes and crossover surplice neckline inspired by folk wear silhouettes. Veiw A has gathered bracelet-length A-line dress with short gathered sleeves. Sleeve edge detail for both views echoes the surplice neckline. I made view A.<br />
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<b>Pattern Sizing:</b><br />
It's been so long since I traced off the pattern, but I believe I made the medium and graded to the Large in the upper back.<br />
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Yes<br />
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<b>Were the instructions easy to follow?</b><br />
Yes. I used the quick and dirty method on both versions.<br />
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<b>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?</b><br />
As with the Giselle, I was skeptical that the bias edge on the neckline would lie flat, and it sometimes doesn't on my dress form, but for some magical reason it's perfect when I wear it. There aren't many pattern pieces, it goes together quickly and easily, and it's totally unique. No real dislikes.<br />
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First version (blue paisley): Rayon, Second version (floral): Polyester – both from second hand store.<br />
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I graded out to a large in the upper back on both and extended the shoulder a wee bit on the first version. I shaved that off the shoulder addition on the second version and like it much better.<br />
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Some of the width was taken off the sleeves as well as some of the sleeve cap was shaved off to lessen the amount of "puff" at the top. (both versions). I also think I remember taking some of the width from the sides, but again, it's been so long since I traced off the pattern that I can't remember for sure.<br />
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I almost botched the sleeves on the first version by cutting them too short. I was not sure about the bracelet length and went for more of a 3/4, but after wearing it, every time I bent my elbow the cuff would get caught on my arm and it just about drove me nuts. So I creatively cut the bottom portion of the sleeve again to the correct length using what little fabric I had left and got the sleeve length back to the way it was drafted. It still catches on my elbow a little, but it's definitely better than before.<br />
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For the second version, I lengthened the sleeves so they would hit at my wrist (about 2" or so). I also added 2-3" to the hem to account for my baby belly and turn it more into a tunic.<br />
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<b>Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?</b><br />
I will most likely sew it again. It's super easy to sew thanks to the very detailed instructions, and super easy to wear, thanks to the clever design and flattering fit.<br />
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<b>Conclusion: </b><br />
I received this pattern for free for being one of Kati's pattern testers. I'm really so thankful to have received it. While the style isn't for everyone (I wasn't sure it was for me), I highly recommend you give it a try. It will surprise you.<br />
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Trumbelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274821204764760216.post-37336112474092118312015-10-07T12:21:00.000-07:002015-10-07T12:21:33.500-07:00What to do when your sewing machine craps out on you. At the behest of my sister, I am writing a new blog post. The photo-taking hangs me up, and I've been pregnant since April and just haven't felt like it. At the best of times I have a hard time taking pics. Throw in a couple of months of morning sickness, a stupid-busy August and a broken machine...<br />
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For the last month my machine has been back and forth to the doctor 4 times, and it's still there now awaiting a part that I'm told will take forever to come in. What's wrong with it, you ask?</div>
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After 4 years, the Kenmore I treated myself to decided to stop working when I was only buttonholes away from finishing a shirt for B.<br />
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The first guy I took it to had no idea what was wrong with it and gave it back to me after a week. Next, I took it in to another place for servicing where they gave it the once over and I had it back after another week. I used it for maybe a day and it was on the fritz again. Back it went (servicing is on warranty) where after another week, I was told it was a bent needle. Really? Hmmm.... This time it lasted as long as it took to finish B's shirt and then promptly started to form delightful thread nests on the underside of my fabric – same problem as before. </div>
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So I took it back again—this time after watching many more videos online to try and self-diagnose. Turns out, the reason the Kenmore I bought has so many great features at such an affordable price is because Janome (the makers of the new Kenmore's) decided in their infinite wisdom to make the hook (part which holds the top loading bobbin assembly) out of plastic. A scratched hook=thread nest. And the part is difficult to get apparently. Balls. </div>
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So... what did I do all those days of the week without my machine??</div>
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1. Finally make 4 tote bags for baby gifts that have been in the queue for at least a year.<br />
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2. Make 3 pairs of maternity work out shorts using up stash remnants<br />
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3. Buy more fabric! I splurged more than I ever splurged before (aided by the lovely and talented <a href="http://tanitisis.com/">Taryn of tanitisis.com/</a>) on some fabric for some leggings in brown scuba and delicious brown stretch suede (accurately named "butter soft".... it feels like a puppy's head) using previously made <a href="http://trumbelinasews.blogspot.ca/2013/04/um-pardon-me.html">McCalls 6404</a><br />
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4. Finish up crochet baby gift<br />
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5. Another crochet baby gift – blanket using up stash yarn.<br />
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6. Buy more fabric! Another knit top using a copy of an old top (see below)<br />
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7. Copy rtw jeans to make maternity jeans from stash fabric<br />
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I managed to complete a couple of other simple projects using my back up machine and the serger:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage maternity tunic in plaid flannel – cut on bias. I lowered the neckline and applied the neck facing to the right side. This pattern includes pockets, but I'll leave out if I make it again. They aren't really necessary.</td></tr>
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Aside from sewing, I also got inspired by the pinterest gremlin to weave a rug for the baby room out of old t-shirts.<br />
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My husband (realist) thought I was nuts when I said I was going to do this. My mother (diy-enabler) bought me the materials – I get these compulsions honestly folks. <a href="http://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/no-sew-braided-rug-handmade-zmaz79zsch.aspx#axzz32GtWcGKY">The instructions I used are found here.</a><br />
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The left over t-shirt yarn will be made into a basket. <a href="http://crochetincolor.blogspot.ca/2012/03/ombre-basket-pattern.html">Pattern here.</a><br />
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I also bought some springy black poly crepe for culottes (pattern #McCalls 6169 – actually found in the skirts section on their website) with maternity panel. I hate wearing skirts so I'm excited to try this skirt-forgery.
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As I wait for my machine to get repaired, I've resurrected my old machine (formerly my grandmother's – it's like sewing with a jet engine and sounds like a SanFrancisco trolly car dinging away), borrowed my mom's machine and am serging when I can. In the meantime, I'm researching what to replace my plastic-hooked disappointment with. There's a Brother dealer in town that's been recommended to me. Any opinions?<br />
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Trumbelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274821204764760216.post-39776352879005853622015-07-13T06:25:00.004-07:002015-07-13T06:25:40.794-07:00The Good, the Bad, and the UglyI just celebrated my 40th birthday two weeks ago. I had a girls night out, a movie night with my husband, sister and brother-in-law, and another movie/dinner date with my husband—more of a birth-week(s) celebration – which is how I like it.<br />
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I had grand plans to finish sewing something for the ladies night out, and almost did finish a top (Ugly-see below), but then decided that it was the perfect opportunity to wear my <a href="http://trumbelinasews.blogspot.ca/2014/05/the-giselle-pattern-test-and-review.html">Giselle</a>, and I'm glad I did as I don't often have an opportunity to wear it, and it's a great eating dress!<br />
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The top I finally did finish is jut the top 2/3 of the <a href="http://kateandrosepatterns.bigcartel.com/product/giselle-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern">Giselle (by Kate and Rose Patterns)</a>. I had some sheer-ish crinkle poly that I picked up on a whim a year ago in my stash that I had earmarked for this project. I'm glad that I finally got around to it because I'm very happy with the way it turned out.<br />
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I used two layers on the front bust and midriff, and one for everything else. (I guess you would technically call this underlining?) I just put the two layers wrong sides together, basted the edges and treated them as one for the rest of the construction. The fabric is so flimsy that is worked out well. I followed the rest of the construction instructions as they were written. I even machine stitched the bias binding. I normally hand sew for more control, but I really didn't need to this time. Thank you stay stitching.<br />
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After wearing this top for a whole day, I maybe should have interfaced the midriff as it kind-of collapses. Not a big deal, just something to remember for next time – depending on the fabric I use. I remember that I did interface that area on my dress and it wears really well.<br />
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I love this top. There is no gaping AT ALL at the neck. It's a deep v, but I didn't have any wardrobe malfunctions all day. Really, this is a lovely pattern that I recommend. I'm sure I'll make it again. I'd like to try it in a knit.<br />
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Ugh! I'm so disappointed. I've made this top successfully a few times. <a href="http://cationdesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/06/happy-first-birthday-cation-designs.html">It's a free pattern from Cation Designs</a>. In previous makes I'd broadened the upper back but this time I really noticed that I need to lower the arm hole 3/4-1". My other makes somehow came out wearable (even a much-worn favorite in my wardrobe), but this one did not. My sister has anther new top folks! I didn't loose much as all fabrics came from my stash and were all from second hand sources so really – just a day of sewing.<br />
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I made a couple of other changes like adding a 2" folded band to the sleeve (again, to avoid time consuming baby hems), and the small 1m pice of fabric came up a bit short when cutting out the front and back so I added some textured sheer black triangle panels to the sides.<br />
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This was going to serve as both a fit muslin and a possibly a birthday top. I know the fabric is screams: "Fresh Prince of Bel Air!!!", but there's something inside of me that believes that somehow there's an appropriate usage for all fabrics and colour combinations in existence. Sometimes you can't polish a terd. The black also ran after washing. Blerg.<br />
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I have a wedding to go to in August and I thought it would be easy and comfortable to eat and dance in (but especially eat). It turns out its super gapy at the neck. I had a client meeting the day I wore my muslin to work and I think I must have flashed my bra about a thousand times during the course of the meeting. I have no problems with low cut (check out the Giselle above), but if I want to make this for real, I'm going to have to tack some shit down. </div>
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I cut out a 12, but blended to a 14 at the back armhole to accommodate a broad upper back. The fit was very good with this adjustment, though I'd have to recheck it if I make the sleeved-version. Everything fit together well, and the instructions for the neckline were good. I feel like there's got to be a better way of assembling this part though that doesn't involve as much hands sewing. Cutting it short for a top version left me with a stupid looking flare at the bottom hem so I took that in quite a bit (maybe 4" total) blending to nothing at the armpit seam.</div>
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Will I attempt this as a dress? Despite the gape, Yes. I've already bought fabric. I think I need to do a forward shoulder adjustment as the top slid to the back which made for constant fiddling. This may help with my neckline-gape problem too. I'm going to add small cap sleeves to my version. After an exhaustive search at Fabricland for the suggested fabrics, I found some crinkle cotton in earthy green and cream (not on the suggested fabrics list) that will make it possible for my dress to do double duty (casual and dressy) depending on what accessories I wear with it. The drape will work and after washing, it's looking like I won't even have to iron it very much. </div>
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When we first moved into our house about 5 years ago we came home from a 20 min trip to sign up for a class to find that our house had been broken into. Silly us, we didn't have our alarm system hooked up yet, but you can bet your ass it didn't take us long to do so after that. They got the tv, camera, laptop and case, and the ipod and made a bit of a mess. Thank goodness for insurance. </div>
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This time we got off easier. They broke into our car (thankfully, not breaking any windows – what nice robbers!), nabbed a couple of fm-tuners and the garage door-opener and then grabbed B's bike and a couple of bags of cans going to recycling from the garage (we were parking on the street because we're using the garage to paint baseboards). </div>
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As for sewing, I couldn't wait any longer for my sewing area to be put to rights. I had some new patterns come in the mail after everything else was packed away and I've been salivating at them for weeks. My sewing set-up isn't ideal at the moment, so it took some time to set up and I had to cut out on the floor (I can't believe I used to do that all the time – talk a bout a back ache!), but this first project isn't overly complicated so it went fairly quickly. </div>
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First up: <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6711-products-44767.php?page_id=111">McCalls 6711 (the jacket)</a><br />
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I used <a href="http://dressformsdesign.com/books/">this book</a> to double check what size to use and if I needed to make any obvious adjustments. </div>
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All of my measurements were matching up to the size 12 pretty much so I went with that (even though going by the pattern envelope I was closer to a size 14. <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/collection/Achieve-Fabulous-Fitting-Fast/10827?_ct=sbqii-sqjuweho-dum&_ctp=4&rceId=1429552945017~9iceu6ee">Joi Mahon also has a Craftsy class</a> on fitting that takes you through her unique fitting process.</div>
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My fabric is free from a friend who was destashing. It's a bright turquoise polyester (sounds terrible) with a sheen on the right side (really terrible) and I chose it because I was intending it to be a muslin (no kidding)—a shiny bright blue jacket didn't seem like something I would need in my closet. But, after basting everything together the fit was pretty great, even across back, so I decided to make it up for reals using the "wrong" side without the sheen. As luck would have it, I also found perfectly matching lining, also from the same friend's destashing gift. <a href="http://loweryourpresserfoot.blogspot.ca/2015/04/mccalls-5815-brilliant-blue-jacket.html">Plus, if Kristy can rock a bright blue blazer,</a> so can I. </div>
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So far I've put together the shell and the lining except for the side seams and then I'm going to bag the lining using <a href="http://grainlinestudio.com/2012/01/09/sewing-tutorial-how-to-bag-a-jacket-lining/">this tutorial by Grainline Studios</a>. I should be able to finish it tonight—a very quick project. Photos and review coming soon.<br />
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I've also tried to get back into knitting a little starting with the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/The-Not-So-Itty-Bitty-Giraffe/42?_ct=sbqii-sqjuweho-dum&_ctp=1&rceId=1424905030986~e8e3xkr8">craftsy class for the Not So Itty Bitty Giraffe</a>. To be honest, I found the class a little lacking. It would have been better to have short you-tube videos of the handful of key points in the pattern where one might need assistance. It seemed to me that there was a lot of chit chat/filler that made me glad I got the class on sale. The pattern itself is great and the end result is adorable. There were some tips Susan gave throughout the class that were very helpful and that translate to the making of other soft toys.<br />
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Last night, I got to the end of the shoulder shaping and realized that my counting was off by two stitches. Lesson learned: COUNT STITCHES REGULARLY!! Erin, you dummy.<br />
I don't think I'm going to rip out more than one row to get back on track. I still have 3 decrease rows and one regular knit row and I can fudge it. The damn yarn is black and I can't see where I screwed up so no one else will. It was also touch and go when attaching the sleeves (the instructions still don't make sense to me), but I relied on common sense and what I could remember from the learn-to-knit class I took a couple of years ago.<br />
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There was<a href="http://susancrowe.co.uk/2014/02/09/the-purl-soho-pullover/"> one very helpful review</a> I found which helped me decide to make this. Susan's make looks so nice I was convinced that this sweater wouldn't be a waste of time for me. </div>
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Trumbelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274821204764760216.post-17755020191585787452015-01-26T05:52:00.000-08:002015-01-26T05:55:51.080-08:00Deer & Doe PlantainI'm in search of tride and true (tnt) patterns for all the basic pieces in my closet.<br />
I've got a button-down that's pretty close, some magical shorts that I've copied that fit no matter how much I weigh that I'm translating into jeans, and now i'm close to having a t-shirt tnt of my very own.<br />
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<a href="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/plantain-t-shirt.html">Plantain is a free pattern from Deer & Doe</a> (as I'm sure you well know unless you are new to the sewing blogosphere). It's has a different shape than what you might be used to (ie: it can look a little maternity), and I wasn't sure about it myself, but it sure is easy to wear! Besides, taking in side seams is an easy alteration that can change the shape to whatever floats your boat. Plus it has cute little elbow patches that I have yet to try.<br />
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I made some small changes to affect the fit for myself, and after looking at my pictures I'm going to need to make some more changes.<br />
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On my muslin (not shown), I cut a 38 and graded to a 40 at the hip according to my measurements. In this version, I used a 38 throughout and like the amount of ease much better.<br />
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1. forward shoulder 1/2". Finally a t-shirt that isn't sliding back all the time!<br />
2. raised neckline to the smallest size – perfect. Changed the length of the binding to correspond with this change.<br />
3. I can't remember if I made a broad back adjustment (all sewing packed away), but I'll check when I'm able. I suspect that I did.<br />
4. took out the sleeve at the bicep and elbow. It was a little tight and uncomfortable in this jersey.<br />
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2. swayback adjustment. I usually don't bother but it looks like shit and I should really figure that shit out. Any suggestions on how to do this?<br />
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This pattern fit my shoulder to bust area much better than the Sewaholic Renfrew that everyone has had so much success with. I think the Sewaholic block is not right for me, though the Minoru jacket is still a favorite. I've tried a couple of other no-name t-shirt patterns, but so far this one is the best for me.<br />
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Pattern review is here.<a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/107286">http://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/107286</a>Trumbelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274821204764760216.post-69991405188374388962015-01-24T14:50:00.000-08:002015-01-24T14:50:53.242-08:00Stitch Magazine's Weekender Duffel Bag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm destashing and packing up my sewing stuff so we can paint and put new carpet in the basement after a 3+ year reno. In the meantime, I'm going to get my fix by reviewing and posting everything I've sewn and not blogged blogged about for lack of time/energy/interest and most importantly inability to take a decent photograph.<br />
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A long time ago, I thought it might be fun to make a duffel. There are some great patterns out there on the interwebs, but none of them were exactly what I wanted (I have no interest in quilting anything). Then I found <a href="http://www.sewdaily.com/media/p/8961.aspx">stitch magazine's weekender duffel bag.</a> Oh ya, and it's free.<br />
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I went out, bought fabric, bought lining and just missed the sale on iterfacing so my project stalled for a number of months. Finally got the interfacing but my momentum had stalled so it sat for another few months—until my recent stash busting mission.<br />
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If you decide to make this yourself, be warned, the downloaded version does not come with instructions. Since I was winging it, my order of construction was a bit wonky. Not sure if I would do it again exactly like this, but here's what I did:<br />
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3. Attach end panels to zipper panel (outside and lining fabric separately, though in future I would treat them as one and bind the seam.<br />
4. Attach bottom to zip/end panels, creating a circle of fabric.<br />
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6. Attach outer pockets to side panels, stitching down centre of pocket and baste along bottom/side edges<br />
7. Bast side panel lining to outer fabric lining along edge<br />
8. Sew side panels to zip/circle piece.<br />
9. These seams with self-made binding from lining fabric.<br />
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There was one thing that I still can't make sense of. On the end panels (those that you attach to the top zipper panel), it says to cut 4 fabric and two lining. For the life of me, I cannot think of what you'd need the extra two fabric pieces for. I used them like an interlining.<br />
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For interfacing I used this stuff (sorry no name) that <a href="http://tanitisis.com/">Taran</a> helped me pick out. It's stiff but has loft – perfect. I think you are supposed to use two different types of interfacing for different sections but I used the same one on all outer fabric pieces except for the top two attached to the zip where I used nothing. My lining was a very stiff home dec poly taffeta – super durable as a suitcase lining but melty-melty if I even looked at it with an iron in my hand. It also added some body to the bag and helps it not to completely collapse when empty, as to the bound seams.<br />
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My outer fabric is also from the home dec discount department. Both the lining and the fabric were a good deal. I probably paid more for the interfacing on sale.<br />
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I had to guess on the length/width of the straps, but I used the pic as a guide and it turned out well. I also inserted flexible plastic tubing (can get at home depot, or my dad's garage) to make them stiffer and easier to hold.<br />
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Would I make this again? Proabably as a gift. The end result was very satisfying. It's large enough to use for a weekend but small enough that it's not unwieldy.<br />
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<br />Trumbelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274821204764760216.post-68737879510670642912015-01-18T18:21:00.000-08:002015-01-23T06:29:16.294-08:00Foxy LadyWe are renovating our basement... for the last three/four years. sigh. It's almost done. In anticipation of packing up my sewing area to ready for painting and carpet installation—which I'm sure will take at least a month because we are champions of procrastination—I've been trying to sew from my stash and actually make some of the projects that have been staring me in the face for the last I don't know how long just so I won't have to pack up as much crap. This post is not about one of those. ;-P<br />
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There was a sale at Fabricland this weekend and I haven't been there since maybe the beginning of December if not earlier. $4/metre flannel was too good of an excuse and I didn't receive my full quota of pj pants this Christmas so there you go.<br />
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I picked this cute fox fabric <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0320874/fox-and-the-houndstooth-foxes-grey">similar here</a>—which is incidentally also the favourite of Taran <a href="http://tanitisis.com/">(hi sewing buddy)</a>—and took it home with the intention of sewing it up before the weekend was over so it wouldn't sit all packed away for at least another month.<br />
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I picked <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-5831-misses-plus-size-easy-to-sew-sportswear.aspx">Simplicity 2262</a> from a short stack of elasticized waistband pants from my stash. This one won out because the technical drawing looked like it had a lower rise which I can't do without on pants (I think I have a tilted pelvis (maybe) which results in normal rise pants feeling like they are on backwards – anyone else have this issue?)<br />
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The only pattern/instruction changes I made were:<br />
• lower the front rise another 1 1/8" (tapering to nothing at the side seam)<br />
• added cuffs with flat piping (bias binding)<br />
• folded over a wider casing at waist to acommodate drawstring/elastic and the elastic is anchored at the side seams<br />
• sewed, serged and flat felled all seams<br />
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These pants sewed up a smidge short for my liking (but accurate to the envelope photo) and I'd rather have my pjs a little longer especially when they are made out of flannel which will inevitably shrink even though I pre-shrunk.<br />
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This pattern was easy to sew and would have been even faster if I would have just stuck to the instructions but who does that?<br />
Looking at the picture, the back fits surprisingly well. I will most definitely make these again when new pjs are needed.<br />
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After finishing these I was wondering... do these count for Jungle January?<br />
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<a name='more'></a>After wearing these a couple of nights, in future, I'll choose one size smaller. My measurements fell on the small side of Medium and the large side of small. There is more than enough room here so if you have the same issue, I'd go down a size.<br />
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I asked for this pattern for my birthday back in June. My mom was nice enough to make all of my birthday dreams come true and kindly got it for me. </div>
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I was raring to go when I received it in my email and quickly printed it, checked my measurements against the pattern, cut it out and sewed it up nearly completely. I got to where I could try it on to check the fit in the arms/back (where I usually have issues) and was quickly disappointed. The armholes were super low – to the point where when I raised my arms the entire jacket went with them. Ugh.<br />
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So it sat on my dress form while I ruminated about what to do to salvage it. For 6 months.<br />
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I wasn't sure if I should just take it in under the arm? Did I need to add a gusset for movement? As with all of my procrastinations, I should have just tried something instead of letting it sit there for so long – humming and hawing – not wanting to make a mistake or god forbid do something more than once.<br />
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In the end I just took it in under the arm... a lot. About 3/4" added to the seam line. If I make it again, I'll move the armhole up in the standard way on the flat pattern.<br />
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In the end, I like it. I didn't spend a lot on it and used fabrics from my stash (which is why I didn't make a muslin first). The plaid is from a second hand store for probably $6 for 3 metres or something. and the "ribbing" is a sweater knit fleece left over from my cat halloween costume.<br />
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If I do make it again:<br />
1. Take it in on the side seams. It's quite wide and feels a little big.<br />
2. Raise the under arm before I cut it out.<br />
3. Make the sleeves a little shorter.<br />
4. Use an actual ribbing and maybe make the cuffs and bottom ribbing a little more snug. I'm not sure if it's loose because of the pattern or because of the fleece I used for this iteration.<br />
5. Add a lining: this is mentioned in the instructions, but there are no pattern pieces.<br />
6. Use regular zippers. I was all freaked up about finding the exact length of zip for the front and could only find it in a chunky weight – which was fine, but then installing the pocket zips in the same weight was kind of a nightmare.<br />
7. Add a lining.<br />
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The insides:</div>
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<b>Pattern Description:</b></div>
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*Zipper blouson with 2 pockets</div>
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*Round shape yoke</div>
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*Knit fabric on cuffs, collar and hem</div>
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*Raglan type gathered long sleeve</div>
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*Gather on back and front bodice</div>
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<b>Pattern Sizing:</b></div>
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<b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?</b></div>
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Yes.</div>
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<b>Were the instructions easy to follow?</b></div>
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Very good instructions. She includes instructions for both lined and unlined with finished edges and there's an online tutorial for the lining <a href="http://tmblr.co/ZsHgpt1PwAycv" target="_blank">here</a>: </div>
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<b>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?</b></div>
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The armhole was much, much too low for practical arm movement.</div>
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From my stash: poly woven plaid and left over knit sweater fleece from a different project. </div>
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After first fitting, I took in the sides 3/4" which effectively raised the armhole enough for decent arm movement. This also took in the sleeves which were a little too "blouson" for my taste.</div>
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I probably will at some point with the following changes:</div>
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1. Take it in on the side seams. It's quite wide and feels a little big.</div>
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2. Raise the under arm before I cut it out.</div>
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3. Make the sleeves a little shorter. </div>
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4. Use an actual ribbing and maybe make the cuffs and bottom ribbing a little more snug. I'm not sure if it's loose because of the pattern or because of the fleece I used for this iteration.</div>
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5. Add a lining: this is mentioned in the instructions, but there are no pattern pieces. </div>
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6. Use regular zippers. I was all freaked up about finding the exact length of zip for the front and could only find it in a chunky weight – which was fine, but then installing the pocket zips in the same weight was kind of a nightmare. </div>
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7. Add a lining.</div>
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Yes, please someone else make this. It's so cute and easy to sew. </div>
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It's a cute little jacket that's a little different than the traditional bomber style. </div>
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You can see here that the sleeves are a touch long and it's maybe just a little bit big in the sides.<br />
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<br />Trumbelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274821204764760216.post-26672332527813746082014-11-27T11:31:00.000-08:002014-11-27T11:31:25.567-08:00A Well-Deserved VacationThe past few months were busy and stressful for many reasons not the least of which was that B and I were both involved in a community theatre production of RENT as Vocal Coach and Costume Designer respectively.<br />
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Even though there was almost no sewing involved in costuming RENT there were a lot of obstacles that I automatically turned into stress for myself. Limited budget, difficult body types to find clothes for and ridiculously quick/numerous costume changes were the big three.<br />
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80% of the costume pieces were found at second hand stores and the rest were from cast member's closets, the theatre company's costume cache and my own closet (turns out my current wardrobe is that of a lesbian lawyer/bohemian performance artist from the 90s).<br />
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I've learned that I'm not a good leader, but I am an excellent helper. I would never take on this responsibility alone again, but would happily help out someone else.<br />
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The performances went really well, the cast was amazing, and in the end I had fun.<br />
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Three days after the last performance, B and I went on vacation for two whole weeks. We chose to go to Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, B.C. — B is into brewing his own beer lately, and I liked SanFrancisco so much, Portland seemed like a good place to go (it being the craft beer mecca of the world and having the same west-coast sensibilities as SanFran). We have friends that just moved to Vancouver and it's so close to Portland we decided to go there as well.<br />
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Good things about Portland:<br />
1. Incredibly good public transportation<br />
2. Friendly people<br />
3. Doughnuts<br />
4. Home of Rogue Brewery (that one's for B)<br />
5. Saw my first NBA game (the Trailblazers won)<br />
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The weather was not awesome. We had freezing rain the first day, which was better than the 8 inches of snow that was expected, followed by three days of sun accompanied by the coldest wind that the good people of portland refused to recognize. I was wearing 4+ layers on top with a toque on my head and wool socks on my feet and walked by some dude riding his bike wearing nothing but shorts and running shoes. Keep Portland weird.<br />
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Highlights were the Trailblazers game, the jazz club, the fish and chips and salad we shared at a little pub and watching Interstellar (best movie I've seen in a long time) at the old theatre there.<br />
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In Vancouver, we stayed with friends for two nights and finished off the last three nights at a beautiful hotel downtown. Our friends have a delightful 6 month old that is so beautiful and cute I just want to bite her face. It was hard to leave her.<br />
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Highlights from Vancouver:<br />
1. The Vancouver Aquarium: I hadn't been there since I was 12 and for the $30 admission/person, it was totally worth it.<br />
2. Pie: For some reason, it was next to impossible to find pie in Portland–and I love me some pie.<br />
3. Lunch with a friend of my best friend from University. She has her own production company and is making a movie. It was fascinating finding out about her project. If/when she makes it to TIFF, I'll post about it.<br />
4. Our friend's baby. Seriously the cutest.<br />
5. Our nice hotel room at the end of a long trip where we took afternoon naps every day.<br />
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For the last few years, every trip I've gone on I've gotten fabric as a souvenier. I Zeroed-in on one brochure in the lobby of our Portland hotel.<br />
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Fabric Depot is a quilter's paradise. About 30% of this massive store is dedicated to apparel fabric (which is where I spent all of my time). There was also an impressive array of notions where I picked up some steam a seam and chalk refills, both of which I can't get locally anymore (not at fabricland anyway). </div>
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B picked out fabric for a shirt and pants and I found more colourways/patterns of the same thick flannel that I picked up in SanFran and made <a href="http://trumbelinasews.blogspot.ca/2014/01/first-things-first.html" target="_blank">this shirt</a>. It's Robert Kaufman plaid flannel which you can find at <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0344809/kaufman-mammoth-flannel-plaid-lagoon?cm_mmc=pinterest-_-social-_-product-_-0344809">Fabric.com</a>. I got this one this time:</div>
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Here all all of my new lovelies: </div>
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1. cotton shirting for B (Portland – Fabric Depot) </div>
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2. charcoal stretch denim (Vancouver – Atex Fabrics $7/m) – for me. </div>
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3. Black quilted ponte knit (Vancouver – Dressew Supply) <br />Planning to mix with plain black ponte in a sweatshirt/jacket/hoodie or some such thing.</div>
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4. Grey cotton corduroy for B (Portland – Fabric Depot) – pants. </div>
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5. My precious. (see above)</div>
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6. Purple stretch corduroy (Vancouver – Dressew Supply)<br />Found in the discount section for something like $4/metre. They will be pants for me. </div>
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I'm pattern-testing a little Christmas craft at the moment (will post), then I've really got to get stash busting. I've got a cute idea for my nieces/nephew's christmas present this year that I hope to share with you soon as well. </div>
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<br />Trumbelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274821204764760216.post-91573495596198361772014-09-03T15:07:00.000-07:002014-09-03T15:07:32.481-07:00Butterick 5505 ReviewI made this bag at the beginning of the summer and it's well-used and worn at the corners already.<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><a href="http://butterick.mccall.com/b5505-products-11217.php?page_id=380" target="_blank">Pattern Description: </a></span><br />
<a href="http://butterick.mccall.com/b5505-products-11217.php?page_id=380" target="_blank">Back packs – three views. I made view B.</a> This pattern is now out of print but was previously published as Butterick See and Sew 5670 so I'd assume there's a chance it will make another appearance in the future?<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?</span><br />
Yes.<br />
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Yes, though there was one error in the drawing for step18 that threw me off a little – the zipper is illustrated backwards, ie: the pull and stop are at the opposite end as compared to all other illustrations.<br />
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It's very simple but because of the folding produces an interesting bag. The only thing I didn't like is that it doesn't instruct you to secure the strap at the top D-ring making it difficult to put it on both shoulders. I'm usually a cross-body strap kind-of-girl, but the back pack comes in very handy when biking, grocery shopping and fabric shopping. Any of the views would make a great small purse for traveling. View B has the flap that covers the zip to the small zipped pocket that is a great place to keep a passport. Because of the folding, this bag can't hold more than the essentials without loosing it's shape so keep that in mind if you like to tote around your whole life with you. I just barely fit a tablet in there but that was a stretch.<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Fabric Used:</span><br />
Vinyl for the outer and a matching poly lining for the inside.<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:</span><br />
None<br />
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I have some old canvas Canadian mint bank bags that I'd like to use to make a version of this. I'd probably leave off the flap and use exposed metal zippers for that version.<br />
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I really like this bag and I've used it so much that I've worn out the finish of the vinyl at the corners already. If I do end up making this again I'd like to reinforce those somehow. I recommend it. It's cute and the design is interesting.<br />
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This was the first time I sewed with vinyl and I have some tips for you:<br />
I used tape a lot instead of pins, and where I had to use pins, I tried to keep them in the seam allowance. I was lucky and my vinyl didn't show the pin holes too badly. Use the finest pins you can get your hands on so at least the holes will be small if you need to make them. I tried using clamps as well but they just got in the way.<br />
I didn't use a special needle, just a new one that was on the narrow side. I also have a teflon presser foot that I think must have helped as well.<br />
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Here it is being put to good use last weekend after a trip to the farmer's market. I love that it leaves my hands free.<br />
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No thanks. I have this one!</h3>
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I finished the embroidery on my souvenier bag from Britex I bought on my trip to SanFran a year ago.</div>
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I finished it at the beginning of the summer and just didn't get around to posting about it. I was waiting to do a larger post reviewing a couple of other bag patterns but I didn't get one of them done because I was waiting for interfacing to go on sale – it's a duffle pattern that's is still on my "to do" pile but I'm hoping to get to it soon. </div>
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I added lining to my Britex tote using a poly I had in the stash I used as a coat lining a number of years ago. </div>
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I just measured the dimensions of the Britex bag to get the size, sewed up the sides and squared off the bottom corners, pressed over the upper edge and stitched it very close to the edge under the canvas bag hem using off white thread in the bobbin and red on top to match the lining.</div>
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This bag makes me happy – to the point where I'm looking around to find things to tote around in it, and it just so happens that I just bought these:</div>
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Sewing shorts was a positive experience – probably because I copied a pair that I really love so fitting was almost a non-issue. Now that I have a working shorts pattern I'm just going to lengthen it. My new fabrics were 70%–off and are a heavier stretch cotton canvas in coral, cool grey and olive. $45 for 2 metres of each. Score. I have a couple of Vogue jean patterns I own and want to try too, but one of these fabrics will definitely be made using my shorts-made-into-pants-pattern. </div>
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I made view B, size small (unlike the big 4, the measurements were pretty much identical to my own – YAY!!). I found a couple of coordinating fabrics with the help of my sister (she's hoping that I get tired of this make and give it to her). Though it hasn't been warm enough to even think about wearing it yet this year, I have plans to wear it to my birthday concert <a href="http://www.teganandsara.com/" target="_blank">(Tegan & Sara)</a> in June and hopefully before that if the weather cooperates.</div>
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I am very happy with this and can hardly wait to wear it. I also received the other two patterns in the collections as a thank you from Kati (thanks!!) and am looking forward to trying out the Zsalya top—it has some interesting details that I didn't notice until I saw <a href="http://handmadebycarolyn.blogspot.ca/2014/05/white-linen-dress-with-patchwork.html" target="_blank">Carolyn's version</a>. So great!</div>
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In that order. There has been blog silence because I came down with a lovely case of shingles... on my face. FYI if you even suspect that you are getting shingles, get yourself to a doctor in the first 72 hours. There are antivirals that can cut pain and recovery time greatly. I chalked my extreme tiredness and rash up to a raging case of pms and didn't go in until it hurt to touch my scalp. I still got the antivirals, which did help, but I think I was already nearly at the peak of discomfort, though, it could have been much much worse—shingles on the face/scalp can affect you eye. Luckily, mine did not... well, except for the extremely attractive scabbing I've got going on in my eyebrow. Lovely.</div>
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I thought I was on the road back to 100%, but started to feel quite tired again. I decided to keep going to bed early and taking naps when I need them. Shingles can take a while to get over (the internet tells me 2-4 weeks and I think I'm looking at the whole 4 weeks—I'm coming up on the 4th week now), so it's best to just take it easy. </div>
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That being said, I have not lost my momentum with physical activity. I've managed to keep up with my 1800 minute challenge thanks to this lovely website that I am in no way affiliated with but like so much that I am sharing it with you.<br />
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I started the advanced 8 week class schedule a couple of weeks ago and really like it. Fitnessglo is an online fitness class. For $12/month (15 day free trial), I have access to all classes at home and I don't have to waste time going to a gym. There are work outs for all levels (beginner to advanced), time availabilities (10 to 60 min) and work out type (stretch, strength, cardio, sports drills etc, etc, etc.). I thought that after P90X and turbofire, I would find that this didn't push me enough, but yesterday's workout was incredibly challenging (nearly killed me) so I've changed my tune.<br />
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To be honest, I've only ever completely finished one round of turbofire and a round of Chalene Xtreme. I crapped out of P90X with only 2 weeks left because of sheer boredom (and the hour workouts are just too time consuming). Fitnessglo is great because I never have to do the same exact class so I'm never bored, and, though you can do as many classes a day as you want, the 8 week program averages 40-45 min/day so I'm not killing myself—resulting in a much less rampant appetite. It's a much better balance for me personally.<br />
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As for sewing, I've been working on two costume dresses for Summer Players:<br />
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The one on the left is almost done. I finished the back of the overskirt at the zipper incorrectly and need to fix it before I call it officially finished. I got hung up with the instructions for the dress on the right and had to get some clarification yesterday with the costume designer. I'm sorted out now and will hopefully be able to finish it this week. I don't have to hem them (done at a later date) which eliminates the part of construction where I usually crap-out in enthusiasm. As fun as these are to put together, I'm really looking forward to some selfish sewing. There's a pile of projects that I've been accumulating in my head and I managed to buy more fabric yesterday... all for actual planned projects I swear!</div>
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Sorry, no fabric swatches because I'm too lazy to take pictures and besides it's in a prewash at the moment.<br />
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Armed with some fitting knowledge from <a href="http://theslapdashsewist.blogspot.ca/2008/10/small-bust-adjustment-sba.html" target="_blank">Trena's blog</a>, I feel like I might be able to make this dress without resorting to flinging it across the room in a rage half way through. Plus it looks easy enough that it's won't be a huge time-suck in the event that it doesn't turn out. My fabric is quite stretchy and one review from PR said it ran big so I'm going to measure carefully and might go down a size from my usual 12. I also picked up some clear elastic in anticipation of some boop-gapeage-avoidance. If you've made this let me know how you found it.<br />
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<br />Trumbelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274821204764760216.post-17760955479405395112014-04-05T09:12:00.000-07:002014-04-12T08:44:00.087-07:00Pattern Testing the Winter Street DressI have always wanted to be a pattern tester, and this last month I got my wish twice. Both lovely makes and this is the first of them.<br />
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again: "I don't wear a lot of dresses". Sitting in an office all day with a bunch of dudes that are 8+ years my senior doesn't inspire trying in the fashion department. I wore this on a day that I had a meeting. It's super comfortable and I can see wearing it in the next few months as the weather warms up. </div>
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The fabric is a very stable knit that I found at a church basement sale for something like $2 or $3 for about 3 metres. There were a number of flaws in it but this dress doesn't take a tonne of fabric so I was able to cut around. It was originally slated to become a bomber jacket, but I'm glad to have it as a dress.</div>
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<br />Trumbelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274821204764760216.post-86175713557156009782014-03-30T08:01:00.000-07:002014-03-30T08:03:16.088-07:00Busy behind the scenes and the 1800 minute challengeI have been sewing and not just sitting on my ass since the last post – though I did burn through all three seasons of Veronica Mars and watched the new movie twice, but I was mostly lying down for that. Ha.<br />
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I've been pattern testing!! Always wanted to do this and really enjoyed the experience. One for <a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/" target="_blank">Deepika (Pattern Review)</a> and one for Kati over at <a href="http://www.kate-and-rose.com/" target="_blank">kate-and-rose</a>. I have to wait to post about both, but will do so when they give me the go ahead. My date in the blog roll for Deepika's pattern is April 5th so check back. I don't know how many details I can give away on this one so I won't give any ;-P<br />
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I have a few more unselfish sewing projects that are going to monopolize my time for the next little while. The first two are pillows for my cousin and my mom which I should be able to knock off today and then a couple of costume dresses for the next Summer Players production: H.M.S. Pinafore.<br />
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B and I are taking a break from performing this year so I offered to sew. I got to see all of the costume sketches and they are all lovely. I'll check to see if I can share the two I'm sewing with you since some of you may be interested in period costumes... updates on these might be the motivation I need to keep working on them when I have a million other selfish sewing projects running through my head.<br />
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Another reason that B and I aren't partaking in the production this year is that we are both going to play slow pitch again. I can't even express to you how much I love playing. I realize that it's slow pitch, but I seriously cannot stop thinking about running around that field. It's mostly due to the fact that the weather keeps teasing us with a few warm days when the snow melts and then snaps back into -20°C and a small snow storm just to keep us it's bitch.<br />
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I already work out pretty regularly and have completed/tried a few BeachBody programs (Chalene Extreme, Turbofire, Turbojam, P90X, T25, Insanity etc... yes, I'm a workout dvd whore and no, I didn't finish Insanity. It's insane.). Now I mix and match what I feel like doing that day/week which puts me in the perfect spot to participate in this new challenge put on by these lovely ladies: </div>
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1. You will want to sign up to be a part of the challenge just so we know who is joining in on the fun (and so that you have a chance to win the amazing grand prize at the end of the sixty days). <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XZlmG6N9U_3N-BDe0gn8nkjl9tQ7neEFPgLeI6ADqXA/viewform" sl-processed="1" style="color: #85878a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">You can register here</a>. </div>
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2. Starting April 1st, you will be responsible for tracking your own progress. Don't worry, I've gotcha covered. After signing up for the challenge, you will receive a spreadsheet via email from me which will allow you to quickly track and total your minutes! </div>
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3. Throughout the challenge use #1800MinuteChallenge on Instagram or Twitter so that those of us also participating can follow along and cheer you on. Make sure to follow <a href="http://instagram.com/livinginyellow" sl-processed="1" style="color: #85878a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">@livinginyellow</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/alissamcircle" sl-processed="1" style="color: #85878a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">@alissamcircle</a>,<a href="http://instagram.com/thefreckledfox" sl-processed="1" style="color: #85878a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">@thefreckledfox</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/alyciagrayce" sl-processed="1" style="color: #85878a; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">@alyciagrayce</a> for occasional workout ideas, our favorite playlists, and extra tips + tricks on how to get your 1800 minutes in! </div>
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4. At the end of the challenge (May 31st) those of you who have completed all 1800 minutes will email me your spreadsheet [livinginyellow@<span class="skimwords-unlinked">gmail.com</span>]. On Monday, June 9th one winner will be drawn to receive the #1800MinuteChallenge grand prize. It's still a secret on what you will be receiving but don't worry, we will fill you in on the details as time goes on. Keep in mind that the best prize of all will be how great you feel and look at the end of the challenge. Our prizes will just be the cherry on top ;) </div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">At the moment I'm ready to bust out some pillow covers and perhaps watch the Veronica Mars movie again while I do so because god help me I have a little crush on that Logan fellow... and Piz... and a lady crush on Veronica. </span><br />
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Vogue 8747 has been in my cue for about a year, so when the PR fitted shirt contest came around I no I finally decided to make it up. The fitted shirt has been a challenge for me what with my broad upper back and smaller chesticles (think sba in the front and fba in the back – ha!). Using my <a href="http://www.trumbelinasews.blogspot.ca/2014/01/first-things-first.html" target="_blank">TNT shirt pattern</a> made fitting this a lot easier. While it's still not perfect, I learned a lot.<br />
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I used a purple cotton chambray that must have had some spandex in it, a little contrasting topstitching/button holes, and purple buttons from my stash that I didn't even know I had. I had originally wanted to make a classic white shirt using this pattern, but for this challenge, I thought it would be easier to photograph a colour.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There's quite a lot of fabric at the upper back, but I really need this for <br />comfortable arm movement. Plus, the dude from "The Great British Sewing Bee" <br />says that's okay. But really, could I carve a bit of excess from the <br />armscye and still be comfortable? What do you think? <br /></td></tr>
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My Alterations: </h3>
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I cut a size 12 for muslin #1. My arm movement ended up being quite restricted but I wasn't convinced that it was because of my broad upper back (usual cause). The arm holes were quite low and I thought that might have something to do with it, so after comparing to my TNT pattern I made the following revisions:<br />
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1. Raise armhole by 5/8" (front, back and sleeve)<br />
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2. One the side seam of the FRONT, I cut a size 8 at the arm hole and blended to a size 12 at the waist, so it would match my TNT.<br />
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3. I noticed that the neck dart from my TNT pattern had been rotated into the arm hole on V8747. There seemed to be excess fabric there, so I shaved off the width of the dart at the shoulder seam (5/8" at the shoulder seam blending to nothing at the neck.<br />
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4. I added 1 3/8" in length matching my TNT pattern in length and hem shape.<br />
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5. The sleeves for my TNT and V8747 were almost the same, but since I was familiar with my TNT sleeve and it's fit, I used the top of that (matching at the bicep line) and merged it with the bottom of the Vogue (size 8 on the front of the sleeve and a 10 on the back of the sleeve – to match with what I did in point #2). This lowered the sleeve cap 1/4". I referenced a very timely blog post by ikat bag about sleeves <a href="http://www.ikatbag.com/2014/03/subtelties-in-drafting-sleeves.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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6. cut a size 10 cuff.<br />
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Muslin #2 looked a lot better—a closer fitting arm hole and better arm mobility, but I kept pulling the shirt down when assessing the fit in the mirror. At first I thought that I might have to raise the waist, but then tried taking a tuck across the upper chest. Suddenly, the bust gathers and the waist fell in a much better spot.<br />
The sleeves were showing vertical twisting wrinkles towards my wrist. After some online investigation (on PR) I figured that I would have to add back in that 1/4" at the sleeve cap. Here are my final alterations:<br />
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1. Took 1/4" tuck across the front and back at the upper chest level.<br />
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2. Added 1/4" back on to the sleeve cap.<br />
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3. Added 1/4" broad upper back adjustment.<br />
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4. Raised the bust gathers 1/4" (I just moved the notches up).<br />
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5. Added plackets to the sleeves (see green penis-shapes on my diagram) and had to add another pleat to make the cuff size work.<br />
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1. Shorten the sleeve a little, though I think I need the length to cover arm extension.<br />
2. narrow the sleeve a little, especially near the bottom at the cuff, and use a size smaller cuff.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sleeves come to wrists when arms out straight, though I could <br />probably get away with 3/4" less of sleeve length.<br />See what I mean about needing the room for forward arm movement?</td></tr>
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That's pretty much it. I love how the back fits and I think after tweaking the sleeve a little I might have another TNT.<br />
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First thing—thank you so much to everyone who commented on my last post. It was incredible to receive such thoughtful comments from people around the world. It helped a lot.<br />
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Now... I've been promising this post for too long. What better time to deliver than while procrastinating doing my workout.<br />
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New Year's 2013 Dress</h3>
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I can't even review this dress like I normally would because it doesn't resemble the pattern envelope in the slightest for many reasons: </div>
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<b>1. Fabric choice. </b></div>
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I picked out this brocade with the help of <a href="http://tanitisis.com/" target="_blank">Tanit-Isis </a> who just happens to work at Fabricland. Brocade is not a recommended fabric for this pattern. I thought that I might be able to make it work since this particular brocade seemed to have a less-stiff drape, but it turned out that I didn't have enough for the fuller skirt anyway (more about that later). Taran and I went through the whole store and I kept coming back to this super shiny, bright turquoise fabric. I must have been a crow in another life.</div>
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Taran suggested that I do a straight skirt instead once she saw that I wanted to use the brocade. In my head I poo-pooed the idea only because I wanted it to be comfortable, and straight skirts to me look like torture devices—turns out the dress was actually pretty comfortable. I had Simplicity 5259 in my stash and I liked the side front slit–gave sort of an asian-vibe that went with the fabric I thought. The patterns matched up pretty well with small adjustments (kept both front seams instead of making one a dart to match the lines of the top).</div>
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<b>3. This mess (ie: fitting gong-show): </b></div>
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My strategy was to fit the lining pieces and then transfer the sba I had to do to the outer pattern pieces. Not so much. WAY TO COMPLICATED FOR ME. I'd still like to give this a go as drafted, but maybe in a simpler fabric. I had three muslins for this, and even after the third one fit pretty perfectly, once made up in the brocade, I had to take it out to the limit of my seam allowance around my rib cage and bust to make it fit. Not sure what happened there. My muslin fabric wasn't stretchy, but it was a cotton twill, so there must have been more give than my polyester brocade. obviously.</div>
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<b>4. And of course, I burned a hole in it. </b></div>
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As per the usual turn of events, I melted a hole in the bottom of the skirt which resulted in the addition of the bottom band. I call it a design element. </div>
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I found the most perfect jewelry and wore my orange wedding shoes. The fabric did get pretty creased from sitting but it's to be expected. Anyway, it was a hit at the event and I'm pretty happy with it.</div>
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Trumbelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274821204764760216.post-16487681963226689732014-02-01T09:10:00.001-08:002014-02-01T09:12:57.537-08:00Sad NewsI've been absent for a few weeks from posting. I had every intention of showing pics of my new year's dress (and still do), but then my brother went in the hospital the second week of January and passed away on January 17.<br />
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Mark suffered from severe Crohn's disease and lived with varying levels of pain for his adult life (he would have been 36 in August). My older sister also has Crohn's, but has a much more manageable case using diet and first-tier drug therapies to stay healthy.<br />
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It has been such a long battle that I've had to compartmentalize my worry and sadness over Mark's situation for the last 10-15 years to cope. I went to back to work this week and I automatically went into coping mode only to wake up today with too much time to think and the sadness is creeping up on me again. It's for the best, really — I was getting a stomach ache holding it in and felt incredibly disconnected. Crying can be good for you.<br />
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B and I were pretty much with him at the end. I say "pretty much" because we left the room for a couple of minutes for the nurses to attend to him and he "slipped out" the door right after us.<br />
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We don't have any pictures of Mark from the last 10 years or so (he refused to have his pic taken as his condition deteriorated), but we got a great shot of him in University from one of his friends.<br />
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Mark was an incredible athlete. He had a black belt (sash) in Win Chung Kung Fu and also studied Wushu (think Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan). He had plans to go to stunt school in the States and had even put a deposit down when he was more or less healthy. His health didn't improve so he didn't end up going.<br />
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He made a little video for his stunt school application that I debated uploading to this post, but I'm not sure I want to have it on the internet for all of eternity so I think I'll keep it to myself for a while at least. It's frickin' amazing by my standards.<br />
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Mark was a super funny guy who genuinely cared about others and over the years he became my best friend.<br />
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I've learned from Mark:<br />
1. If you find something difficult physically and want to quit, remember that there is someone out there who would give anything to do the same thing and can’t. Use them for motivation.<br />
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2. Having fun is incredibly important.<br />
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3. Find your passion and make it your life no matter how ridiculous it seems to other people.<br />
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It is a privilege to have this blog and cathartic to be able to share bits of my life. Thanks for listening.<br />
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<br />Trumbelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274821204764760216.post-67442906364768615012014-01-01T12:52:00.000-08:002014-01-01T12:52:47.258-08:00First things firstI give you the Christmas miracle plaid shirt: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Made with the flannel I got when in San Francisco this summer, it is the most-liked item I've made all year. The fabric is so frickin' awesome. It feels like I'm wearing a blanket all day. </div>
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I used my TNT shirt pattern and remembered too late (already cut the fabric)that the last one I made was still a smidge tight across the back when I have my arms forward so I just made the seam allowance in that area a little smaller and it worked out great, ie: full range of motion for my arms. </div>
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Please disregard the McDonald's bag from 1:30 this morning (we're classy like that). We were starving after our New Year's party, and I swear a quarter-pounder never tasted so frickin' amazing. My dress was a big hit, and was as comfortable as a sheath dress can be (I guess) in that it didn't gape anywhere and I had enough room to move. It was a little tight at the hips when I sat, though I don't think there was any danger of any seams popping. My next post will be all about that dress. I forgot my camera so I'm going to have to make a point of taking pictures in the next day or so. </div>
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Trumbelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274821204764760216.post-41137364007362014712013-12-22T09:39:00.001-08:002013-12-22T09:40:27.513-08:00Baby it's Cold OutsideSeriously, so fracking cold that I walk around hunched and tense like I'm expecting to get punched in the face – which is what breathing felt like yesterday when I walked to the bus stop for the last time this year. As I sit here it's -29°C (-37°C with the wind chill) – but still we will don our touques and scarves and highly unattractive ski mitts, wearing three jackets and probably tights under my jeans (which I hate like nothing else) to get the oversized can of chick peas that I plan on giving my good friend Gavin at his birthday party tonight. We have a long standing tradition of giving each other ridiculous birthday gifts like boxes of cheerios or a regifted 3-D puzzle. Usually I grab something out of my pantry, but I spotted the giant can of hummus-makings in the window the Swadesh super market bathed in a sunbeam – like angels were guiding me to the perfect gag-gift (Gavin is famous for his hummus). He'll think it's funny.<br />
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I've been concentrating very intently on my new year's dress (post to come–here's a sneak peek).<br />
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It has been quite a journey into over-fitting, franken-patterning, and then over-fitting correction (as much as I could anyway). I'm at the hemming stage and late last night, I decided to reward myself by cutting into the thick flannel plaid I bought in SanFran this summer. That's right, folks! I'm going to attempt a Christmas miracle by trying to finish sewing an entire shirt by Monday while also fitting in Christmas shopping and cleaning the house before we head out of town on Tuesday. It's just so cold that I wanted a snuggly shirt to wear while laying around the house Christmas-style reading and knitting a new toque and scarf (post to come).<br />
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I used my tnt shirt pattern and managed to rotate out the back neck dart using <a href="http://inhousepatterns.com/blogs/news/6229370-back-contour-shaping" target="_blank">this tutorial </a>from inhousepatterns.com to move that pesky shoulder dart so I wouldn't have to deal with it in my plaid.<br />
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The button placket, pockets/flaps, back yoke, and cuffs on the bias. I was going to do the collar or collar stand too, but decided it didn't need to be for some reason. I have a little extra fabric in case I change my mind. </div>
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Update: I wrote this post yesterday and then didn't finish or post it. I'm happy to say that I just may finish this thing by tomorrow. I just have the sleeves and collar (already constructed) attachment left. Merry Christmas everyone!</div>
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Trumbelinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10145834807214647985noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274821204764760216.post-58218655124471767572013-11-24T13:17:00.002-08:002013-11-24T13:17:55.653-08:00I am the Queen of Productive ProcrastinationInstead of getting right to my holiday dress sewing I've been procrastinating. This doesn't mean that I haven't been doing anything. On the contrary. I've made myself a busy little bee so I can avoid any fit frustrations that will inevitably come with sewing for myself.<br />
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I made another version of NL6095, originally blogged about<a href="http://www.trumbelinasews.blogspot.ca/2013/10/new-look-6095_27.html" target="_blank"> here</a>, but this time it was a top for myself. There were some fit issues (probably why I'm so reluctant to start the new dress), and I'll probably try it again one size larger and then blog about it.<br />
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I made myself another pair of work out shorts. I used<a href="http://theprincessseam.blogspot.ca/search?q=press+n+seal" target="_blank"> this method </a>to copy my all time favourite shorts from<a href="https://www.joefresh.com/Categories/Women/Activewear/Active-Yoga-Short/p/WC00AF4550_001" target="_blank"> Joe Clothing</a> using press and seal wrap. I've used this method a few times to copy clothes of B's to remake so I know they will fit him.<br />
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The pink/grey pair is what I made most recently out of a small amount of ponte knit. The blue pair is the pair I made this past summer out of remnants from my<a href="http://www.trumbelinasews.blogspot.ca/2013/04/um-pardon-me.html" target="_blank"> jeggings </a>and my <a href="http://www.trumbelinasews.blogspot.ca/2013/10/new-look-6095_27.html" target="_blank">mom's dress</a>. They are the most comfortable work out shorts I own. </div>
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Lastly, I got ahead on my Christmas sewing by using<a href="http://www.ikatbag.com/2013/11/book-review-and-giveaway-simple-sewing.html" target="_blank"> this tutorial from Ikatbag</a> and made three lunch bags for my two nieces and one nephew. They are all now school-aged and also pretty outdoorsy kids so the "dry sac" idea seemed like a good match. We also won't be in the same city as the kids this year for the holidays, so their gifts needed to be easily packable in their uncle's suitcase so he can deliver them when he gets back to Calgary.</div>
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<span id="goog_1832278332"></span><span id="goog_1832278333"></span>If you are attempting this project for yourself, I might suggest that you make the bag about an inch taller than you first think it should be. I'd also suggest that you use a stiff fabric. I used quilting cotton for the outside layer just because you get the best choice of prints, upholstery fabric samples for the fruit appliques, and black rip stop nylon for the inside. I wanted it to be wipeable, but it didn't need to be waterproof. All fabrics were prewashed and dried in the dryer so they can be laundered the same way. </div>
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The only thing left to do is get to pattern tracing for my own projects. I've decided that I'm going to make both Simplicity 1654 for New Year's and the peplum top for my work Christmas party. It's liable to be a zillion degrees below zero, so I'll just stick to pants for that one. </div>
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