tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22400317315234583182024-03-18T03:47:50.680-04:00Simply SewingLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284679468987384997noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240031731523458318.post-9962866152035289382016-04-04T12:15:00.001-04:002016-04-04T12:15:23.615-04:00Dresses! More Model Garments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">I make a lot of model garments for classes I teach at Haberman Fabrics. My next set of classes starting in May will teach how to sew a variety of dresses. They include a vintage style dress from Vogue, a simple knit shift dress, and a wrap dress. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">Though quite time consuming making the dresses is fun and instructive. By constructing each garment I am able to know first hand all the details involved in making them, but more importantly, the process allows me to know where deviations from the construction sequence should be employed and what short cuts or improvements should be taught. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3fkjnmYKWxvvLT_9RfSsEvSKRx6_pzpljJEnbaku4aiGwxvbu9_we7foy0nE_PF3rhle3vvA3iQHLTkziFLTyrJe_wVAcYp3PtL9AEgaAdmhJ2qvSH4UQ5UMiDvZYr2F5OO48Vl-oz4c/s1600/20160404_114520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3fkjnmYKWxvvLT_9RfSsEvSKRx6_pzpljJEnbaku4aiGwxvbu9_we7foy0nE_PF3rhle3vvA3iQHLTkziFLTyrJe_wVAcYp3PtL9AEgaAdmhJ2qvSH4UQ5UMiDvZYr2F5OO48Vl-oz4c/s200/20160404_114520.jpg" width="154" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">The vintage Vogue dress using pattern #2960 was the most fun to make. Probably because it was the most challenging to construct, but also because I found it to be the most stylish of the three. The store and I chose to do it in a more dressy fabric to help promote the stores strong offering of wedding and social occasion fabrics, but it would look equally lovely in a beautiful floral print as illustrated on the pattern envelop - don't you agree?</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirUWHrynrzL6I8o2gNVc8RHkqRdlattwyRX_XlMA0V9JsHfQG47hFth-M20geAPyBizjhF967SnpsOlR6vqMvKExwWD0orDtT2w0O7-dpPWo9mRERnKoMXSQfIerJ7jIeDQvim5RGFhkk/s1600/20160404_114558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirUWHrynrzL6I8o2gNVc8RHkqRdlattwyRX_XlMA0V9JsHfQG47hFth-M20geAPyBizjhF967SnpsOlR6vqMvKExwWD0orDtT2w0O7-dpPWo9mRERnKoMXSQfIerJ7jIeDQvim5RGFhkk/s200/20160404_114558.jpg" width="122" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">The wrap dress made from Vogue #8784 is not a dress I would wear but is a very popular silhouette. In fact, Sarah at Goodbye Valentino recently featured a very similar dress. Made in a stretch cotton woven print the dress features a fully lined bodice. I chose not to line the skirt which worked out just right for the full skirt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">The third dress is a very practical and easy dress to make. Made using McCall's #6886 in a medium weight knit print the pattern features several necklines and sleeve options. I chose the short sleeve V-neck version. With a serger to finish all the seams and very few style lines or details this is a dress that can be made in just a matter of a few hours. </span></div>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284679468987384997noreply@blogger.com198tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240031731523458318.post-69663843517768092292016-02-13T16:01:00.003-05:002016-02-13T16:01:29.853-05:00Vogue 1414<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">The shirt was made using a rather expensive medium weight silk charmeuse in this Asian inspired print. The pattern ran along the crossgrain so I was glad I had just a bit more than the pattern suggested. Otherwise, I would not have been able to match the pattern for the front overlays. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">It turned out beautifully though I must admit there are lots of lessons to be learned when working with silk. Cutting out this type of fabric to grain is always a challenge. Having a gridded work surface, rotary cutter and pattern weighs made the job much easier. I also cut the patterns in a single layer to make sure I had control of the grain and to match the patterns for the shoulder overlays on the front -- I know it's hard to notice them in the photos. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; font-size: large;">Tissue paper, you know the kind used for gift wrapping, was also a godsend here. While I have a single hole needle plate I could have used, it would have limited me from moving my needle around and is a pain to change back and forth. So, tissue paper did the trick of preventing edges from sinking into the needle plate at the start of a seam and it did wonders keeping seams generally under control. It's one of the best and cheapest ways to maintain control when working with slippery fabrics.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Overall, I am pleased with the way the shirt turned out with the exception of the back. The back was the last piece I cut and it appears it was terribly off grain as the hemline does not hang straight. It's the only thing I can attribute to the problem. The round bolt of fabric was displayed in the store standing straight up which made the fabric cascade to the floor on the bias. Perhaps the grain shifted as a result of this, who knows. It is a big disappointment as everything else turned out well. </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I've waited a long time to invest in a good machine. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A few years back the Viking machine I had since I graduated college over 40 years ago, pooped out on me. Given its age I figured it wasn't worth the money to have it fixed, so I quickly purchased an inexpensive Singer to get me through till I purchased a new one. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Four years later I finally settled on this machine. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> When the American Sewing Expo came to my town<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> last fall <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I used the event to shop all the brands and newes<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">t models within my price range. </span></span></span>I am glad I did that. It was the perfect forum to try out machines and listen to the sales pitches from all the top companies that ultimately <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">helped me mak<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e a more informed de<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">cision</span></span></span>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Viking was at the top of my list for the longest time, but after learning ownership has changed hands several times within recent years I became concerned. The same conglomerate also owns Singer and Pfaff. This raised the question of whether their future was on solid ground or would it mean a decline in quality for the 3 brands. Of course, this change of hands could be for the better, but it seldom is. So I passed on Viking and Pfaff. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What I learned from shopping around is how small the sewing machine industry has whittled down to. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Brother and Baby Lock are also essentially the same company. While I find the Baby Lock machines to be exceptional, they are simply higher priced versions of Brother models. Not that that's bad, but I wasn't in love with the Brother models I could afford. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was left to conclude a Janome machine would fit my needs. Its a company that appears to be on solid footing and they make good machines to fit just about any budget. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">really liked the </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;">new Skyline S7 model and almost bought that one</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">, but settle</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">d on </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">this Memory Craft 8900</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> which in the end despite having a higher MSRP came in cheaper than the Skyline S7. It</span><span style="font-size: large;"> has all the bells and whistles I was looking for. I sews quietly and smoothing and makes lovely buttonholes - many different ones in fact. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Like I said, I've researched and waited a long time to find a good machine. I just hope this <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">on<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e will also last m<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e another 40 years. </span></span></span></span></span>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284679468987384997noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240031731523458318.post-25101143201283344542016-01-12T10:28:00.003-05:002016-01-12T10:28:48.908-05:002016 New Years Re-SEW-lutions<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My latest Craftsy.com post addresses setting New Year's resolutions, or re-sew-lutions, geared specifically to the sewer. Here is the link: <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2016/01/sewing-resolutions/">2016 Re-sew-lutions</a>. Of course, when writing the post I had my own resolutions in mind. Just like everything else in life the new year is a great time to look back on what was, or more likely wasn't, accomplished last year as a basis for what the next year's objectives may be. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Most of the items on the post I have as on my own personal list of resolutions. There are a few more however I would like to add. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Just as the post reads, cleaning my sewing studio is at the top of my list, too. My daughter's wedding, or should I say <i>wedding<u>s!</u></i> last year took a toll on my sewing space. In the rush to get everything done for the wedding shower, the wedding in Italy and then the American reception that followed, on top of writing assignments and teaching, my sewing space is in complete disarray. In my haste to keep my sewing table clear I haphazardly stuffed containers and drawers so that now everything is out of place. I can't find anything!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Another resolution I deem to be rather important is that I want 2016 to be a year where I finally sew more for myself. Wow, it's hard to believe I even have to list this as a resolution, but the fact of the matter is though I sew almost everyday I am seldom sewing for myself. I can't tell you how many pieces of fabric I have purchased with specific patterns or designs in mind, but never seem to get around to making them. Something always seems to interrupt my intentions. No more! I have made a preliminary list of items I want to make and will hopefully finally get to sew them. After all, what's the point of possessing this skill if I can't use it to my own advantage. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you are at all like me you've purchased oodles of classes from Craftsy.com. I'm a sucker for buying them when they go on sale, especially at the $19.99 price, so now I have a boatload of them. The problem is I buy them but then don't watch them. Who does that? So, this month and probably the next, I will commit myself to binge watching as many as I can and not purchase anymore until I have watched them all. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It's already two weeks into the year and so far I'm on track. Can you say the same?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The holidays can be especially tough after a loved one has recently passed. That was the case for my niece Carol whose mother passed away earlier in the year after a long illness. To help keep her mother'</span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">s spirit a part of the season she asked me to make pillows and scarves out of some of her mother's favorite clothing items. They would be presents to her two sisters, her son and daughter, as well as her nieces and nephews. Just a little something to keep their mother's </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">and grandmother's memory alive. It was such a lovely and heartfelt request I simply could not refuse her. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">For the girls pillows were made in a variety of throw-types sizes from a couple of favorite sweatshirts and fleece jackets. I also made several small </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">sachet-style ones filled with lavender. For the boys I made gaiters out of a favorite fleece jacket. They all turned out nicely</span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> and I hear all were well received with lots of tears and smiles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The body of the slippers are made from recycled wool sweaters that have been felted. Of course lots of other types of materials can be used, like fleece or regular woolens. The pattern comes with the pattern pieces needed for several men's or women's sizes and instructions for both how to felt the wool and construct the slippers. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Its a basic slipper design that works quite well but I would make a few modifications. Only the sole is lined so I would adjust the pattern so the upper is lined as well. It also doesn't include instructions for an interlining to cushion the sole, which I would add as well. But, other than that its a good pattern for a basic slipper. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jeff selected the fabrics which look ok, but weren't what I would have chosen. The upper on both pairs are made of recycled wool sweaters, one felted the other left as is. The brown pair features leather soles which worked out great. The grey ones used a suede like material, also a good choice. What I really didn't like was his choice of material for the cuff and sole lining,. He purchased fake fur, one in ivory and the other in black. What an unbelievable mess these fabrics made. I have fur literally everywhere in my workroom and in and around my sewing machine! The end results look pretty good, but neither fabric had the stretch or loft needed for a pair of slippers. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My series on making seasonal table decor finished with my post on placemats made from fall inspired fabrics. I made four 12" x 18" placemats out of fabric in two fall themed prints. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The method I used is very basic and will work for making placemats to fit any occasion or theme - Christmas, spring, Easter, etc. My take on doing the mitered corners is different from most, but I believe produces the best and sharpest looking corners -- you'll see! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Every time I shop the fabric stores I can't pass up the opportunity to indulge in some of the latest season's cotton prints. They are fun and make great seasonal items for the home. So inspired by the choices this fall I did a series of posts for Craftsy on making tablecloths and napkins out of fall inspired prints. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And, here is the link to learn how to make simple square napkins: <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2015/10/fall-napkins/">how to make square napkins</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I don't often make much for the home these days as I concentrate most of my time either teaching or making clothing, but these were a fun diversion. Every once in a while you need to step out of the box and do something different. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This past weekend the American Sewing Expo was in town. Sewers and quilters from cities and states in and around Michigan converged to see the latest in the home sewing industry. On most visitors' agendas were oodles of classes and workshops they could participate in taught by the industry's top sewing experts and what I like to call, <i>sewing celebrities. </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This was my second time visiting the show. My mission there was to shop for a new sewing machine and to take a full day workshop. The class I chose was a custom fit and design course taught by Connie Crawford. Since fitting continues to be a challenge for me and is something I am committed to mastering for myself and my students, this seemed like the appropriate workshop to sign up for. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I was familiar with Connie's name from her Butterick patterns and various articles I've read from her, but aside from that I had no real knowledge of who she was or what contribution to the home sewing industry she had to offer. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Boy, she is impressive. Connie's professional experience is noteworthy and extensive. She was an instructor at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles and worked as a pattern maker, grader, design consultant and designer for real fashion businesses. All this has contributed to her ability to truly understand how to make patterns that actually fit real women. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As I have aged getting commercial patterns to fit me well has been a struggle. Getting darts or princess seams to target the bustline properly, resolving gaposis issues and trying to get the armhole and sleeves to fit me right has been a challenge. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm sure there are lots of women who face the same dilemma and understand the struggles we go through. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have to make muslin after muslin which adds cost and unneccessary time to any project I start. Not anymore!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Connie's vast experience has indeed made her an expert in pattern making for real women. Unfortunately, she had very little good to say about the commercial pattern industry. Her contention is that they have failed to adapt to today's trends -- I totally agree -- and do not make patterns that trully understand the female body, especially the aging female body -- here here. As a result their patterns are not truly designed to fit, something, I'm sad to say, speaks directly to me. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">She spoke directly to the issues that I face everyday with every commercial pattern I use. She explained how commerical patterns are designed and the where and why they fail to fit properly. Key among those reasons is that most in that industry have had no real experience making patterns for fashion houses that must design clothes that actually fit or they don't survive as a business for very long. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">During the class she fit a few students with sample garments made from her line of 'master' patterns. These students were like you and me, with lumps and bumps everywhere. The samples fit these women like gloves. No gaps, perfect armholes, perfect necklines on not so perfect bodies. I was amazed. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The following day I visited her booth at the show to be fitted with one of her samples to see if these so called 'master' patterns would work for me. Hip hip hoorah indeed! Like a glove, they fit me better than any pattern I have had to work hours to adjust. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Connie's master patterns work like slopers or blocks. These are basic silhouettes that can be used as templates for designing new styles, a concept I believe in strongly and recently wrote about for Sew News magazine (Core Wardrobe Patterns). More importantly, they will be used to correct the fit of any commercial pattern I use from now on. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I purchased three of her 'master' patterns. The basic side bust dart/waist dart bodice, a princess seam bodice and a bodice pattern for knits -- essentially a T-shirt pattern. From these I can make almost anything. I also purchased her latest edition book on patternmaking. I've only just begun to read this 500 page bible and so far it is wonderful. Written primarily as a textbook for fashion design students it is comprehensive, very carefully detailed to minimize any misinterpretations, yet easy for any sewer to implement. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This was the first time meeting Connie and I am so glad I did. She has been in very poor health and is facing a slow and long recovery. As a result, she announced the class I attended was be the last all day workshop she would conduct out of her home state of Washington. She would have to limit her extensive travel demands and stick closer to home so she could restore her health. My very best wishes to her in her recovery as she has a lot to offer the sewing community. And, my sincere thanks for having been among the last few to benefit from her workshop. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">How many times have you purchased a dress or outfit for a special event, like a wedding or gala, and you need a small handbag to complete your ensemble. You've already spent your limit on the outfit and don't want to go broke for a bag that you will probably use only a couple of times. Making one, at least for me, is a great alternative. It can be made to match your outfit perfectly and can save you a bucket of money. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">In the latest Aug/Sept issue of Sew News I have done just that. My article </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">features step by step instructions for making a striking satin evening clutch with a large bow. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Whether made in a solid or fancy print as shown in the article, the bag is the perfect accompaniment to any evening or special occasion ensemble. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was so busy the month before the wedding getting things made I had no time to blog or teach or do a lot of things I should have. My days literally up to the day before we left for Italy were filled with sewing. I was busy sewing flower girl dresses for two sisters who live in Italy, the ring pillow, my daughters chapel length lace edged veil (more on that later), my suit, a handbag for the bride and one for me as well. Add into that getting ready for the trip to Europe, I didn't have a minute to spare. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">You would have thought I had plenty of time to get all of this done, and indeed you are right. Everything, unfortunately, took much longer than I ever would have anticipated. The flower girls dresses took me three months to get done. Not because I needed that much time to sew them. But, getting muslins back and forth to Italy to get the fit right took some time. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of the curses of being old is I can't wear much of what's in the retailers for MOB's. I'm sure there are lots of women who share this same opinion. My issue is arms. I no longer like to show my arms. Plain and simple. I wish I could, but I prefer not to. So, that meant eliminating all sleeveless dresses. Well, most of what's out there that is decent looking is sleeveless. Had I wanted sleeveless, I would have had no problem buying something. There were plenty of gorgeous dresses in that category to pick from. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In spite of losing almost 20 lbs, I am not as thin as the model so I couldn't achieve the same slender and tight fit. Also, I didn't want the portrait collar to dip as low as the one in the photo. This photo illustrates a strapless dress covered by the portrait collar jacket with lace or embroidery embellishments that run along one side of the two pieces. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />The suit was made out of silk shantung that I had to special order from Haberman's Fabrics. It was quite easy to work with, but I wish I had ordered a silk that was a bit more substantial. In spite of the fact that the suit was both underlined and lined, as you can probably tell from the photo, this one shows ever wrinkle. The suit jacket was also fully lined, but I opted for a polyester lining rather than a silk to save a few dollars. I purchased 3 yards of the shantung and though I expected to only use about 2 1/2 yards of it, I ended up using every bit of the 3 yards. I had to compromise on making a matching evening bag as I simply didn't have any pieces large enough left over. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If one examines the garments that fill the racks in most of today's fashion retailers you'll be amazed to discover that many of the designs start from very basic silhouettes. What transforms them into the popular looks of the day are the fabrics chosen, embellishments, style lines or sewing techniques that are added. The important point is they essentially start from a basic silhouette.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The article talks about building a library of patterns in such fundamental looks that fit your style and lifestyle preferences. Once the patterns are adjusted to fit you they become ready-made templates for designing your creations or for replicating designs that inspire you. In many ways they are like slopers, but in my opinion, better as these already have ease and seam allowances incorporated into them. </span></span><br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284679468987384997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240031731523458318.post-11978441626051988252015-07-01T15:00:00.005-04:002015-07-01T15:00:44.179-04:00Latest Blog Post on Craftsy.com<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Travel In Style: Make a TSA Toiletry Bag</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Planning a trip soon to the airport and need to get past the TSA screening with liquids? My latest Craftsy blog post provides instructions to make a cute makeup-style bag that will work great for this purpose. </span></span><br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284679468987384997noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240031731523458318.post-6673520375824713712015-03-03T12:38:00.000-05:002015-03-03T12:38:00.084-05:00So Many Samples!<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As a sewing teacher I need to make model garments to display for the classes I am going to teach. I teach several classes so lots of model garments were in order. They're done to help inspire potential students to take my classes and it works! The classes where a sample is on display tend to fill up. Yeh!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Almost all are relatively simple projects as most sewing students are beginner to intermediate level sewers. Within the last couple of months I have made half a dozen or more, some of which I would like to share with you.</span></span><br />
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feature this class both in the summer and fall/winter. For the summer
class the dress goes sleeveless. I used a double knit for this dress in a
great black and berry colored paisley print. What often happens at the
store and was the case here, the fabric used in the sample sold out
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So, I've been doing lots of planning. I've spent a gazillion hours on Etsy and Pinterest looking for ideas on everything from bridal gowns, veils, flowers, bridal shower and, of course, Mother of the Bride dresses. OMG! There is simply too much information to digest there. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My daughter sent me to NYC to shop for wedding dresses. Yes, we went to Kleinfelds where she eventually bought her dress. What fun! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">But now its time to get back on the horse and start writing this blog. My most recent project was a top I made to wear to my nephew's wedding. My inspiration was the new fall Vogue pattern #1415 by Tom and Linda Platt. I chose to make option B. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It's the kind of top that can work for any daypart - good for a daytime casual or semi-casual setting or dressed up for an evening event. I also like the fact that it's cut on the bias for a lovely fit. I chose to make mine out a beautiful wine colored satin. Unfortunately, the polyester variety and not silk, but still quite lovely. I wore it over a pair of slim black crepe pants just like on the pattern cover which looked pretty great. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Low and behold, that was some time ago. Now my focus is on making things for my daughters wedding and bridal shower. On my to do list is her veil. I am replicating one she fell in love with, but retailed for $1500. I can make it for a fraction of the price. I'll keep you posted. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For the bridal shower, I am making aprons and travel bags to hand out as prizes. I stocked up when Joann's home dec fabrics went on sale for 75% off. What a deal! I was able to get some pieces for less than $5 a yard. Can't wait to get those going. I'll keep you posted. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A big congrats to my Basic Simple Pant class students.</span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">What a wonderful job they did on their Butterick #5614 basic pant. Some made pants, some made cropped pants. All chose great fabrics. Thanks to preparing a muslin in the first class all fit them quite well. This is one of those great patterns that fit into anyone's base pattern library. Once fitted the pattern can be modified or adjusted to make all kinds of style changes. </span></span>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284679468987384997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240031731523458318.post-71254591234692625102014-06-27T10:43:00.004-04:002014-06-27T10:43:52.599-04:00Tools for Summer Sewing<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My Weekly Craftsy.com Blog Post</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Summer sewing is in full gear. That means sewists everywhere are making thing in lightweight fabrics. Though beautiful and comfortable to wear, summer fabrics sometimes come with sewing challenges. This week's post recommends some great tools to make summertime sewing easy and fun. Here is the link: <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/06/tools-for-delicate-fabric/">tools</a></span></span>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284679468987384997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240031731523458318.post-79127123038735185092014-06-12T09:58:00.001-04:002014-06-12T09:58:05.443-04:006 Tips for Well Fitting Pants<br id="docs-internal-guid-313f4baf-904f-a464-6b5e-3d5b38eecc33" />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">How many pair of pants do you own that just don’t fit right? If you are anything like me - lots! Every year I buy another set of pants in the same basic colors. Some fit pretty well but only a few fit the way I want them to. Sound familiar? Pants are relatively easy to make, construction wise that is. But, its quite another story when it comes to fitting them. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Making a pair of pants requires patience and a willingness to work through perhaps several attempts before you get the fit just right. The key is getting the crotch or rise to fit properly so they are both comfortable to wear and hang straight off the body. Since pants are generally designed to fit snugly and should conform to our individual silhouettes, its easy to see that a commercial pattern simply can’t address everyone’s issues. So, many fittings and adjustments are typically in order, even on the most slender figure. But, once you get the fit right you have a template for many pair of pants that can be made into many different styles and lengths. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Still need a gift for dear ole' dad? How about a tie? No, not a store bought one. One made extra special by making it yourself. They are simple to make. Do what I did. Disassemble an old tie and draft a new pattern from it. Here is the link <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/06/how-to-sew-a-tie/">tie</a></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">for the instructions on how to make one. </span></span>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284679468987384997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240031731523458318.post-18679997978524073532014-06-05T14:05:00.000-04:002014-06-05T14:05:20.146-04:00Upcycle a Plain Tank Top<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My Weekly Craftsy.com Blog Post</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Last week's post introduced readers to my Fit Diary or Sewing Journal. It's something I picked up from Peggy Sagers, my sewing & fitting guru. I record all of my measurements in a diary which I update each year. But, the real plus is it contain the 'style formulas' I use to create necklines and other types of styling details. These formulas are tailored to fit my body. No more gaping necklines or ones that turn out too low. It's a great tool that every garment sewer should maintain. Here is the link: </span><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/05/making-a-sewing-journal/">http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/05/making-a-sewing-journal/</a></span>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284679468987384997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240031731523458318.post-37870886075405919462014-05-25T07:00:00.000-04:002014-06-02T14:29:48.353-04:00Sewing - A Developmental Boost for Kids<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">As the end of the school
year is upon us, parents, are you looking for a constructive activity to engage
your 8-12 year old this summer? Have you considered sewing lessons? Children in
this age group have the mental capacity to grasp basic sewing concepts and
sufficient manual dexterity to work a sewing machine. It is, in fact, about the
most perfect age for them to learn the craft. And, you will be amazed at the
developmental benefits children can gain from learning to sew at this young age.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">Knowing how to sew, for
anyone, is a useful life skill with lifelong practical applications and many
health benefits. To sew requires concentration and focus, problem solving
skills, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. It challenges left brain
thinking and is a great way to express ones creativity and individuality. And,
let’s not forget, sewing can be just plain fun! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">Studies have shown that
children, especially those in the 8-12 year old group, who learn to sew gain
many mental as well as physical developmental benefits. It has been found that
the various tasks involved in sewing a simple project, such as following
pattern instructions, fabric selection, color coordination, sizing and fitting
all help stimulate creative thinking, promotes self-esteem and perseverance. Completing
a sewing project from start to finish fosters a sense of accomplishment that
can boost a child’s morale and self confidence. Furthermore, the tactile nature
of sewing helps strength a child’s hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Other notable benefits include
providing children a vehicle for personal and creative expression. It is a
productive way for kids to use personal time and create independent work. And,
it opens the door to future potential career paths. Sewing really is good for
kids! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">So, where does a parent
go to look for kids sewing classes? In the Detroit metropolitan market,
surprisingly, there are number of great places offering kids classes this summer.
Oftentimes, they are promoted as 'Kid’s Camps' as they offer parents a
place for kids to go during the summer recess. Typically, most places offer
classes that introduce kids to sewing and how to use a sewing machine; as well
as classes that teach them to make simple projects. The number of students per
class is kept to a minimum so each child gets the amount of attention they need
to complete the project. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">Here is a list of places
throughout the metropolitan area that are offering kid’s sewing programs this
summer:</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u><span style="color: black;">Haberman Fabrics</span></u><span style="color: black;">. This premier fabric retailer located in Royal Oak offers
the most comprehensive selection of sewing courses in town geared to sewers of
all levels. This summer they will be offering courses geared specifically to
children aged 8-12. The classes include beginner courses as well as those
making simple clothing and doll clothes. Go to </span><a href="http://www.habermanfabric.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.habermanfabrics.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"> for details.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u><span style="color: black;">Joann.</span></u><span style="color: black;"> The fabric and
craft retailer offers kids sewing classes throughout the year, but expand their
‘Kids Camp’ offering in the summer. Go to </span><a href="http://www.joann.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.joann.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"> for class offering and
schedules in your area, or pick up one of their flyers featured in all stores. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u><span style="color: black;">Scrappy Chic</span></u><span style="color: black;">.
The scrapbooking mega-store in Livonia has collaborated with Simply Sewing
Studio to offer children’s sewing classes in their store. The courses include a
beginner class for first time sewers as well as those making simple clothing.
Go to </span><a href="http://www.scrappychiclivonia/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.ScrappyChicLivon</span><span style="color: #4a86e8;">ia</span></a><u><span style="color: #4a86e8;">.com</span></u><span style="color: black;"> for dates and times.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u><span style="color: black;">Sandy’s Make it Sew.</span></u><span style="color: black;"> The sewing machine retailer will also be offering Kids Camps in
July and August in their Livonia location. Courses include a beginner basics
class as well as simple garment making classes. Go to </span><a href="http://www.sandysmakeitsew.com/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">www.sandysmakeitsew.com</span></a><span style="color: black;"> for dates and times.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u><span style="color: black;">Sew Many Things Sewing Center</span></u><span style="color: black;"> – This sewing and quilting store in Clinton Township offers
sewing classes for children 8-12 years old.
Go to </span><u><span style="color: #0070c0;">www.sewmanythingssc.com</span></u><span style="color: black;"> for class offerings and schedule. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u><span style="color: black;">Ann Arbor Sewing Center </span></u><span style="color: black;"> -- This sewing mega store
selling sewing machines and fabric is also a headquarters for great sewing
courses. They offer a nice selection of classes for kids all year round. Go to </span><a href="http://www.annarborsewing.com/">www.annarborsewing.com</a><span style="color: black;"> for class details and schedules. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u><span style="color: black;">All Sewn Up</span></u><span style="color: black;"> –
This Ann Arbor based concept is dedicated to teaching people of all ages to
sew. Kids are the concept’s specialty and the summertime Sewing Camps offer week
long programs that teach kids to sew. Go to </span><a href="http://www.allsewnupbyanne.com/">www.allsewnupbyanne.com</a><span style="color: black;"> for details. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><u><span style="color: black;">Private Instructors</span></u><span style="color: black;">. They do exist but they are hard to find and are in short number.
The advantage to private sessions is they can teach whatever the student
desires and students can learn at their own pace. A quick Google search reveals
who is teaching private lessons in the area. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: black;">And finally - yes I will be teaching kids classes at Haberman's & Sandy's Make it Sew in Livonia. </span></span></span></div>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284679468987384997noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240031731523458318.post-40028375818856384702014-05-23T09:55:00.002-04:002014-05-23T09:55:19.164-04:00BRAVO Beginner Skirt Class Students!<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Another Great Sewing Class!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">To the students who finished their skirts yesterday at my Haberman Fabrics Beginner Skirt class - a big congrats to a job well done. I have been teaching this beginner course for some time now and each and every time I teach it I leave happy and gratified. It is wonderful to see how happy and proud my students are at their accomplishment. And great accomplishments they are. For most the skirt is their very first project. The class teaches them a wonderful base of skills they will use throughout their sewing careers and all of them did a superb job! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Their invisible zippers were excellent, their darts done in my reverse fashion were even and well balanced, waistbands were just right and I would have to say the fitting of the side seams could not have been any better. So BRAVO to all and I hope to see you in another class.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As an added note, this Butterick pattern #5466 is an excellent pattern I recommend to anyone to keep as part of their personal base pattern library. As you can see it is a pretty basic and straightforward skirt that can be easily modified to replicate any ready-to-wear skirt sold in stores. It can be easily streamlined into a pencil skirt adding a kick pleat to the back. The waistline can be converted to any number of ways and of course a lining can always be added. </span></span><br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284679468987384997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240031731523458318.post-7802078646139578332014-05-20T11:10:00.001-04:002014-05-20T11:19:15.003-04:00Another Burdastyle.com Webinar!<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sheer Management - Strategies & Techniques for Sewing Sheer to Lightweight Fabrics</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Monday, June 9th at 2 pm EST </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Once again I will be presenting a one hour webinar on Burdastyle.com. The topic this time is sewing with sheer to lightweight fabrics. If you have ever tried to sew with these delicate, but beautiful fabrics you know how frustrating and sometimes downright difficult they are to work with. This webinar will clue you into a wide variety of techniques you can employ to better manage and control their often unruly nature. Sewing with them really can be fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I will offer numerous ideas for ways to control excess fraying, manage their slippery nature and I have oodles of ways to sew and finish seams, and master rolled hem using these fabrics. Don't miss out, there will be lots to learn. Sign up at burdastyle.com. </span>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284679468987384997noreply@blogger.com0