A Stitching Odyssey. October 2012. ...too many tops!
I seem to be in a sewing rut of late, top-of-the-tops type of rut - am I able to actually sew anything but blouses, tops and shirts???? Can't quite remember back to my pre-top days of yesteryear, but I do love a new top. Now I am not crazily into the quick and easy tops, though in saying that the Sorbetto did fall into that category. And I have been known to actually enjoy sewing plackets full of button holes and buttons, with collars coming a close second. But my wardrobe needs to now make room for it's latest boarder - Simplicity 1886 - yes, a top pattern! Now I did the usual PR pre-check as to how everyone went with this pattern, and only 2 others have given it a go - I am sure I have had it in my stash for a fair time.
The verdict - I love it! So, down to the nitty-gritty details. Simplicity also has you constructing a small narrow hem on the flounce - I opted for a rolled hem. The basic shell of this pattern is great, and I will be trying a few more.
Helloooooo 2013! Wow, 2013!
I can't believe it. It was only 13 years ago that we were welcoming the new millenium. I feel so old! Wahhhh! So, what are my sewing goals for this year? I don't want to feel that I need to make a certain amount of items per month like I did last year. Resolution #1: Quality, not quantity! When I first started sewing, I only made stuff for my kids.
Resolution #2: Sew for people other than myself! I've made quite a variety of garments for myself, and looking back over the projects I made last year, there are definitely some styles that suit me and some that don't. Resolution #3: Figure out what styles and colours suit me best and stick to them! Like many sewists, I have an enormous stash of fabric. Resolution #4: Use fabric from my stash and only buy if necessary for a specific project! Bring it on!!!! Girls in the Garden. Sewin' Steady.
Sewelle. Yoshimi the flying squirrel. Danvillegirl Sewing Diary. A Stitching Odyssey. Sewing Project, part 3 – The Butterick B4985 Easy Blouse… Butterick B4985 Easy Blouse, part 3!
Welcome to the final part of the Butterick B4985 easy blouse sewing project. By the end of this online tutorial, your blouse should be complete, ready to be shown off to family, friends and the fashion sewing world via my ‘Sewing-ista’s Gallery‘. Upload your images there TODAY! The Butterick B4985 Easy Blouse Sewing Project sewingNB – Click on each photo to enlarge it and take a better look. How I made the blouse - Time for some straight stitching - 1 - The Body of the Blouse – Stitch seams of the lower part of the blouse front and back, matching all the notches. 2 - Gather Up – Draw up the threads at the bust area of the front upper section to create gathers. 3 - Sew – Sew the lower and upper section of the blouse front, making sure that you match all pattern markings. 4 - Sew - Sew the back upper and lower sections making sure you sew with the seam face up. 7 - Insert the Sleeves – Turn the blouse to the wrong side.
Your Done! Upload them there today! La Porta Magica - Ve a la moda cosiendo tu propia ropa. Noa-elmundodenoa. The Election Day Dress : School of Moxie. Posted by Mary Ann Williams on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 · 8 Comments In honor of 2012 election season (tonight is the second Presidential Debate), I decided to show support for my chosen candidate with an upcycled dress!
I am definitely a left leaning woman and I choose President Obama. (Hopefully I keep all of my readers for choosing my candidate publicly.) I relate to him more, agree more with what he’s trying to do for our country, and despite Romney talking about entrepreneurial endeavors (which is near and dear to my heart) I just don’t think Romney respects my vagina enough nor the actual reality of being a worker bee in Corporate America. Obama inherited a cluster f*** and has been making some really great improvements for our country despite the immense challenges before him. I was really inspired by our First Lady’s speech at the Democratic National Convention. Well… I do know how to sew! Allison.C Sewing Gallery. SHE SELLS SEA SHELLS. Tilly and the Buttons. The Sew Weekly - Sewing & Vintage Lifestyle. Aventuras de costuras. Erica B.'s - D.I.Y. Style! Cosiendo y aprendiendo.