I had made an appointment 6 months ago with my doctor for checkup and of course I made it for yesterday at 8:00, so no sleeping in for this girl. Worked out just fine in the end. Unfortunately I have to go to an orthopedist regarding a knee problem I have; we think it is torn cartilage.
After doctor visit, I went to Panera Bread for a latte and cinnamon roll. Then stopped at grocery store for a few items and then home to sew. I did not get a lot of actual sewing done but I did work on fitting several patterns while I ran my embroidery machine. I don't embroider as much as I use to and yesterday I found that I missed that.
Go here and here to see what I was working on. While that was embroidering, I pin fitted and adjusted this pattern.
It is an OOP pattern that I bought on eBay several months ago. I love the look of it and most particularly the front tie. I am going to make the sleeveless version.
The front and back pieces are full pieces and will be cut on the bias. I needed to make a one inch FBA, so I had to adjust the pattern this way. I added 1/2 inch on each side to get the one inch. I used a combination of FFRP and Linda Maynard's technique to make this adjustment. I have not sewn a bias garment in ages so this will seem like a new sewing technique for me.
I also started the fitting process for the McCall's dress and the Butterick jacket pattern also.
All in all I felt my day was pretty productive.
I like that one, when is it from?
ReplyDeleteI love the lace...what are you going to put it on? And what about the coat dress...did you get the last snaps sewn on?
ReplyDeleteNice lace! I love to have my EMP6 embroidering while I am sewing something else. I had to scoot over to ebay and find McCalls 4591 because I've been looking for a pattern like that for a wardrobe builder. Thanks for sharing. Mary
ReplyDeleteNice pattern style.. Sounds like you had a very productive day.I love days like that too.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for floating holidays! Your post reminded me that I'm glad I have a standalone embroidery machine along with my sewing machine. When both are running, it's a good feeling that time is being utilized very well in the sewing room :) .
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