Monday, March 28, 2011
Clothing Labels
Thanks.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Second Jalie 2921
Jalie 2921
I read numerous reviews at PR as I know some sewists had issues with the collar-either too long, or not laying correctly at back neck. For me I should have raised the front neckline about 3/4 of inch as I find it a little low. Depending on how I tie the tie collar it helps camouflage this. I will adjust the pattern piece to fix this for the next one.
As with most patterns but particularly with Jalie the back is always rather large and long on me. I ended up cutting out 3/8 inch in the back armsyce area. I also found I could take a deeper than 1/4 inch seam from under the arms down. The sleeves on the other hand seem to run small and using 1/4 inch seam allowance for them is necessary. Overall I am pleased with the outcome and will wear this top with some additional tweaking.
Friday, March 25, 2011
More fabric arrived today
I decided to order another few fabric pieces. My Vogue Fabric subscription came up for renewal and while online renewing that I decided to order some fabrics from their Early Spring 2011 Mailing. Their theme for this mailing was a tribute to Coco Chanel.
I ordered fabrics that I intend to make up into dresses and one is for a blouse or shell or both.
This is a cotton-rayon spandex that my thought when seeing it was a sleeveless dress with waistline and I would wear a belt with it.
This red/white houndstooth will become a princess seamed dress; maybe with in seam pockets. I just ordered and received a pair of red patent leather pumps from Zappa.com.
This is a lovely polyester fabric in French blue, with gray and black. I could not get a true color of the blue-gray with my camera; even with editing I did not achieve the beautiful color blue in the actual piece.
I ordered enough for a blouse and hopefully a shell top.
I am off now to pin fit a Jalie pattern-2921 to make a top from this knit fabric purchased earlier this year from Denver Fabrics:
Hope everyone has a good sewing weekend.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wearing KS 3764
I learned a lot from the making of this jacket and should I make it again I would do some things different with the front closing zipper. It works as per the instructions but I think I would prefer the zipper to go the full length of the front lapel. Enough said.
Front view |
Back view with zipped sleeves |
Fully zipped up, a cold weather look |
Side view |
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Yippee! The jacket is complete...
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Quick update
Monday, March 14, 2011
Response to pattern info questions
Linda, which pattern are you using for this jacket, please? I just never know what you're working on! Thx.
Gail D.
I forgot I changed the WIP photo on the right that showed the actual pattern. The pattern is KS 3764
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Progress but not complete
Having to do some household chores as well as prepare some items for dinner, the jacket is again waiting for me. So I have to reattach the sleeves, sew side seams, attach waistband, and attach snaps and it it done!!!!
There are really a lot of moving parts with this jacket. My next jacket is going to be a simple and easy one to tackle-I hope and that's the plan.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Gorgeous Fabrics
They will be used to make a McCall's dress that has contrasting fabric. When that will happen to be determined.
Reviving project
I then interfaced the sleeve facing piece that is stitched to the right side of jacket sleeve. This creates the lining for the insertion of the zippers at the sleeve hemline.
Now that I have installed several zippers for this project, I feel very comfortable with the last two to be inserted. I did decide to take a break as I was beginning to feel tired and knew this was when I could easily make a mistake. So will resume sewing today.
Final steps to completion:
1. Insert sleeve zippers, sew elbow dart
2. Attach sleeve to jacket
3. Sew side seams
4. Attach lower band to jacket
5. Attach snaps or button on jacket band
6. Decide whether to attach epaulets or not.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Resuming regular broadcast! and Thank You!
I am looking forward to the weekend to rest and to sew. I know I am returning to a more normal state of mind when I am able to once again think about sewing and actually plan my next projects. I should be able to finish the KS jacket this weekend. I have to say I am truly pleased with the pattern and how the jacket is shaping up.
I had ordered some fabric from Gorgeous Fabrics prior to the family issues and have yet to take photos of the fabric to share with you. Of course they are gorgeous and I ordered with making a dress. More about that later.
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Update 3-6-2011
We have spent time each day traveling back and forth dealing with funeral arrangements and the like. The funeral will be graveside on Tuesday.
Life is a little upside down at this time. Today we are staying at home and taking care of day to day tasks that have been pushed aside. Again thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Me-Made-March 2011-March 1
The fabric is an embossed polyester that looks like a skin or leather of some sort. I actually saw this same fabric in a beautiful blue color about a year ago and now I wish I had purchased it. I acquired this from a store called Schoolhouse Fabrics in Floyd, VA.
Interestingly, the same jacket has shown up in a Simplicity pattern that I acquired last year. The dress shown with that jacket is a nice sheath style dress.
Today I did not wear anything that I made, but my plans for tomorrow include a top and skirt that I made recently. More later.
McCall's Jacket
No progress
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