tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55593528710182145372024-03-13T07:24:28.346-04:00Sewing AccountantTriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04720057558638272369noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559352871018214537.post-1432856312450059102012-08-05T19:39:00.000-04:002012-08-05T19:39:06.829-04:00My Little Black Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What can I say about this pattern...hmmmm...It's simple, simple, simple and the fit is great. I bought this pattern cause I loved view C (that's the pink one) and desperately wanted to add it to my wardrobe, in the meantime though I also wanted a versatile black dress for which I decided to use this pattern. I sewed view A with minor alterations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I cut size 10, which fit the way I liked. The dress pattern comes in four pieces, two for the back and two for the front (which means that there is a seam at the waist), which I didn't like because I would have to always wear the dress with a belt to get that polished look. So I joined my two back pattern pieces and the two front pattern pieces to eliminate the seam at the waist. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also moved the position of the zip from the side to the back, thus creating a seam there to allow for the slit opening at the hem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The directions were really easy to follow, so easy that anyone can make a fabulous dress. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I only lined the bodice area of the dress (no real reason, only that I was being lazy and looking for short cuts ). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The fabric I used was a linen blend, which has some weight to it so it was an easy sew overall. I like the way the dress turned out however, I do prefer the zip to the side but I did not want the waist seam which facilitates the slit opening at the back so I had to compromise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For sure I'm sewing this one again, it's a classic pattern. I don't think it would ever go out of style and of course I must sew view C...after all, that's the reason I purchased the pattern in the first place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So until I write again, happy reading and thanks for stopping by :)</span></div>
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<br /></div>Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04720057558638272369noreply@blogger.com13Arima, Trinidad and Tobago10.63111 -61.27516210.599898 -61.314644 10.662322 -61.23568tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559352871018214537.post-63872950588120011332012-07-12T20:11:00.001-04:002012-07-12T20:14:01.958-04:00My First Vogue...V 1217<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Review: V1217</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">At one of the recent sales that Vogue had online, I bought two patterns. I have been wanting to sew a Vogue for quite a while but I did not have the courage (to me Vogue are the master of all pattern companies, if you know what I mean) Both of the patterns I chose were labelled "easy". I thought since its my first experience I might as well be easy on myself LOL. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I must say though, that I really enjoyed sewing this dress...it was easy to sew (minimum alterations) and it turned out fabulous.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The fabric is a very nice brown on cream polka dot chiffon. I got this fabric on the sale table at an extremely low price :). Sale again!!! I'm always looking for a bargain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I lengthened the dress by about 5" just because the model's version is a bit too short for me. I always like that just above the knee look. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After I attached the bow, I did not like how it sagged, so I tacked the end of it onto the neckline with a small stitch and that did the trick.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Check out that... oh-so-chic bow.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The slip was the only troublesome bit. Because I lengthened the dress I also had to do the same with the slip. The straps for the slip are attached in line with my armpit, so I was not sure how much to add to have the same effect as adding 5" to the dress. I ended up having to cut the slip quite a few times to have it fall above the hemline of the dress. But by trial and error, I was able to figure it out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is definitely a a sew again pattern, I have already begun to look for a suitable print. I may try it in a different fabric and eliminate the need for the slip altogether :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> So until I write again, happy reading and thanks for stopping by!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pattern Description: </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Jacket, Pant, Skirt and Dress Pattern</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Size 8 - 24</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Yes, it did with some alterations but clearly I should have done more (do you see how the back fits)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Somewhat...I was a bit confused with the construction of the collar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ralph Taylor (Linen Type)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I totally changed the collar; I scraped their pattern piece and cut one from another pattern and attached the collar the way I know how. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I also added the sash for the necktie.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Yes I would sew again. I feel the need to conquer this pattern I also like the style. The pattern itself is okay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I took quite a long time to complete this suit because I assumed that the jacket would be difficult, however in retrospect had I attempted it when I cut the fabric I could have completed it in a relatively short time. </span></div>
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<br />Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04720057558638272369noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559352871018214537.post-30042959893429995612012-07-01T19:32:00.002-04:002012-07-01T19:32:44.307-04:00Quick and Easy<br />
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I wanted a nice flowing skirt to go with a top my husband bought me last year. I made this little number in just two hours, with only one and a half yard of fabric. </div>
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The fabric is a really pretty chiffon-type fabric with a bit of texture in between the print.</div>
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You can never go wrong with an elastic waist skirt...quick and easy. I must say it paired with the top as if they were made for each other :).</div>
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<br /></div>Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04720057558638272369noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559352871018214537.post-13525455514249370602012-06-24T20:55:00.002-04:002012-07-01T20:06:29.826-04:00Maxis Missing from My Wardrobe<h2>
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You know its summer when...there are a lot of maxis in the air, be it skirts or dresses as every woman need to have something cool to wear when its hot ou<span style="background-color: black;">t. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;">But could you believe I live in a tropical country and don't own a maxi dress?!? Well believe it cause I kid you not. So the quest of owning a maxi dress was on and I was eyeing the ever popular <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6559-products-22750.php?page_id=115&search_control=display&list=search">McCall's 6559</a>, but I also had an event in mind that I wanted to wear it to. <span style="text-align: left;">However as I don't live in the US, I would have to order the pattern online which will take s</span><span style="text-align: left;">ome time to be delivered. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; text-align: left;">I decided to improvise...yes improvise, and improvise I did. :)</span><br />
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I created my own pattern from an old racer back tee and the results were astonishing...I could not believe myself. Below are a few pics, let me know what you think...</div>
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I am really pleased with the way it turned out and the feeling was very rewarding knowing I constructed it all by myself. YAY ME!!!</div>
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<br />Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04720057558638272369noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559352871018214537.post-23149103320684392822012-02-10T22:44:00.001-04:002012-02-10T22:49:52.692-04:00Jumpers, Rompers, Jumpers...and a Pencil Skirt!When this particular style first exploded in the fashion world, I loved it instantly and as there are many patterns available for these jumpers, I decided to sew as many as I wanted...um...um... six (6) might be sufficient. Just kidding...um, I think... Well I also promised my four nieces that I would sew them each one for their birthday. (I hope for their sake I get the time to keep my promise :) )<br />
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I have seen quite a few reviews for this <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6083-products-10894.php?page_id=114&search_control=display&list=search">McCall 6083</a> on <a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/search.pl?search=search&patternid=36448&CompanyID=30&PatternNumber=6083">Pattern Review.com</a> so I doubt that I would do one, especially as they were all really good reviews. I will say though, that there was one common adjustment that some persons made, that I am am really sorry I didn't.<br />
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Some reviewers added length to the bodice of the jumper, I neglected to do this as I believe I have a short torso. In the end, I really should have because I ended up having to add an inch after the jumper was completed to at least be able to wear my creation (which gave me a VERY visible double seam around the waist).<br />
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I made a size 6 but I think next time I would sew size 8 or 10 for a little more "wiggle room". I also included 3/8" elastic around the leg so it would bunch at my knees.<br />
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When I first learned to sew, over 15 years ago, one of the first garments I constructed was a straight skirt using the block method of pattern drafting. What I learned then never left me, even though I probably only made a total of 4 straight skirts in my life, but then again I had an excellent teacher!<br />
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The skirt turned out pretty good, which boosted my confidence to undertake pattern drafting with more vigor than I had before. YAY ME!!!!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>So until I write again, happy reading and thanks for stopping by!Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04720057558638272369noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559352871018214537.post-59328858610376280432012-01-12T22:25:00.001-04:002012-01-12T22:27:06.219-04:00I'm Still Here in the Land of the Sewing!!!I feel as though I have not blogged in forever, but I most definitely have not stopped sewing!! It has been a bit hectic in my neck of the woods, hence the reason I have not posted. Before I jump into sewing stuff I want to say *Happy New Year* to all my fabulously fantastic readers. May you have a really wonderful 2012 filled with lots of love and laughter.<br />
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</div><div>Okay, so here is what I've been up to...<br />
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</div><div><ul><li><a href="http://sewingaccountant.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-10-09T21:44:00-04:00&max-results=1">Simplicity 2697</a> again... and again...I think I have now had my full of this style :).</li>
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</div><div><ul><li>The very popular McCall's 6083, with a twist...</li>
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</div><div><ul><li>Simplicity 4273 (still in progress)</li>
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</div><div><ul><li>A pair of school shorts for my son and a much needed pencil skirt for myself F-I-N-A-L-L-Y!!! Both self drafted.</li>
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</div><div>I will post pictures and do proper reviews on all soon, but I really missed writing about my projects so I had to drop a quick line.</div><div><br />
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</div>Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04720057558638272369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559352871018214537.post-26938885919368270712011-10-30T17:21:00.002-04:002011-10-30T17:22:42.888-04:00Kimono Style Top for How Much???<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;">I saw a top in the style below at the mall close to where I live and I really wanted it or something close to it to add to my wardrobe. Unfortunately for the store, it was being sold for TT$275.00 which is approximately US$43.00 and fortunately for me I had a pattern in my stash that might just do the trick. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;">This pattern comes in sizes 6-16 and I sewed my usual size 12. I must say that it was an extremely easy sew...I only took a total of 2 hours from cut to completed garment. What directions?!..., I did not even need the directions for this one. As I started sewing it just flowed. Talk about a great beginner pattern!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;">I used 1 1/2 yards of printed chiffon fabric. I cut the fabric with the intention of sewing it on the weekend, but then the sewing bug bit me, so I had to continue until I finished the top. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;">A wonderful friend of mine... I actually call her my sister, had her first baby two weeks ago and I thank God for all his blessings and for the new addition to the "family"... Samara. It really is a great feeling being able to share in the joy of those you love. Fortunately, amid all the celebration I still had time to sneak in some sewing. I do hope to get more sewing done this coming week though, as I am beginning to feel withdrawal symptoms...sigh :( </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; text-align: left;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Time to complete garment:</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;">I spent about 4 hours from fabric cutting to final stitch.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Pattern Description: </b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;">Misses Dress, Jumpsuit and Knit Tunic.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Pattern Sizing:</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;">Size 6-14. I think it goes up to size 22.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing it?</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;">Yes it did. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Were the instructions easy to follow?</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;">I chose size 12, but I think I should have used size 10 because the finished garment was a bit big. Yes, the instruction were very easy, however the instruction on how to construct the pocket did not state to top stitch but it was shown in the picture. So I top stitched the pocket. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><br />
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<b>Fabric Used:</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;">Patterned knit jersey.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;">I did not include the carrier. I did make the tie belt but I don't think its needed. I did adjusted the bodice area to make a little smaller.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;">Yes, maybe in a different fabric.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium;"><b><br />
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</span></div>Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04720057558638272369noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559352871018214537.post-33632847764226124662011-10-09T21:44:00.008-04:002011-10-10T10:07:35.104-04:00Faux Wrap!?!<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">October is here!! We are so close to Christmas that I am already feeling festive. Imagine I already have a pattern in mind for a dress to wear to our Christmas service at church. I also have some projects lined up that I cant wait to try and I have been to quite a few fabric stores literally hunting for the perfect prints to create my masterpieces. LOL!! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">For this month though I would like to complete at least four projects, and this is the first of those. I will also give you guys and gals a sneak peek of two of the other pieces of fabric that I have waiting for transformation. :)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I must say this pattern really tricked me into believing it was a wrap dress pattern but it turned out not to be so I was a bit disappointed about that. After coming to terms with the realization that it is not a real wrap dress, I am pleased with the way it did turned out. I made view B with the sash which I believe was G. I opted out of the 3/4 sleeve though and decided to go with a puff sleeve instead...I think this is my favorite sleeve-type ever!! </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Time to complete garment:</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I spent about eight hours from fabric cutting to final stitch.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Pattern Description: </b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Knit Dress with front variations</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Pattern Sizing:</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Size 6-14</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing it?</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Yes it did, but I changed the sleeve as mentioned before. Besides it being hot as hell in Trinidad these days, I prefer short sleeves to longer ones. I thought the change of sleeve pattern took the dress up a notch. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Were the instructions easy to follow?</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I chose size 12. For all the Simplicity and New Look patterns I've sewn thus far I seam to be a size 12. Yes most of the instructions were easy to follow. When I got to the part with the collar, though, I doubted that the way I understood the directions is the way it was really to be done. So I mess around for quite some time before actually completing this step. But other than that little confusion, the directions were okay.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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<b>Fabric Used:</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Patterned knit jersey. A little tip, when sewing knits: starch the ends of the fabric before sewing, it keeps the ends from rolling in.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div>Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04720057558638272369noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5559352871018214537.post-18754156176105472732011-09-28T12:11:00.001-04:002011-09-28T15:08:17.535-04:00"Showcase" at Last!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Okay so I have been wanting to showcase my work for the longest time. I have a number of projects lined up to start next month but I will post two projects that I have done recently. Sewing relaxes me so I have decided to try to do a project every week or at the most every other week for challenging projects. I hope you enjoy my blog!! Happy reading :)<br />
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I love, love, love this top. I took a while between cutting the pattern out and actually sewing it because I thought it would be more difficult than it actually. I enjoyed sewing it... Quite simple and easy to put together. I chose a mixture of top C with sleeve A. I used size 12, which was a perfect fit. I personally think that mine looks better than the model's!<br />
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Light top with sleeve variations and elastic at shoulder.<br />
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Georgette. I will sew another, maybe style F in Satin.<br />
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None, I sewed it exactly as directed.<br />
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