tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35914804561975576292024-03-26T18:14:34.611+11:00Sew, Jean MargaretSew, Jean Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-92020210855344513442018-10-10T21:25:00.000+11:002018-10-10T21:25:20.392+11:00Hello...I'm back with a tour of my new sewing space.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just thought I would check in and let you all know I'm still alive, despite my sudden and unplanned absence from the blog since March. To be truthful, my sewing mojo has been MIA and I have had no sewing to share with you, my lovely sewing friends. Also, my wardrobe is rather full and I had no real need for more clothes. Life has been busy and those of you who follow me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sewjeanmargaret/?hl=en">@sewjeanmargaret</a> will know I have been working on a completely different DIY project over the winter months. I have built a raised vegetable garden in our backyard, based on Mel Bartholomew's <a href="http://www.squarefootgardening.com/">Square Foot Gardening</a> method. It is now mid Spring and the vegetable garden is growing beautifully. I may do a blog post about it down the track, if you are interested.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Over the weekend, I decided to move my sewing area from the family room, back to the dining room (where it was about three years ago), and move the dining table out to the family room. Here is a quick 360 degree view of my sewing space set up in the family room, before the move.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This was all in an effort to ignite my lagging sew jo. The dining room is a much smaller space, but it is cosy and practical. I have a very efficient work triangle set up between the cutting, sewing and ironing areas and everything is almost in arm's reach. I am feeling excited about getting back into sewing already. Here is my new sewing space after the move.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As you can see, most of the furniture is from Ikea. Hubby shortened the legs on the sewing table so that the machines are at the most comfortable height for me to sew. This certainly reduced the back and shoulder strain I used to experience. Next time I get to Ikea, I plan to buy an L shaped table top that will fit into this corner perfectly, and give me enough room to have all three machines set up on it. At the moment my coverstitch machine is sitting on the draw units. The drawers contain all my sewing machine threads, overlocking threads, sewing tools, machine manuals and accessories etc.I have a lovely view from this window across our back verandah and narrow backyard and into the neighbours palms and banana trees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is the view from the kitchen doorway. The large Ikea Kallax unit houses my fabric stash in the pink boxes and my pattern stash in the white boxes. The drawers and cupboards house all my sewing haberdashery. When I am sewing I will set up my ironing board in front of this unit. The rolling cart houses all my ironing supplies including a sleeve board, point presser/clapper and tailors ham. I have a desk lamp set up on the shelf to shine directly onto the ironing board.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is the view from the lounge room (you can see the doorway into the kitchen on the left). My custom made cutting table resides in this corner. It is on wheels and can be pulled out into the centre of the room enabling access to all sides when cutting out a project. It also has a shelf underneath for more storage hidden behind the curtain. I have a couple of cheap cork boards from Kmart mounted on the wall above it to display sewing ideas/inspiration etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is the corner between the two doorways in this room...the kitchen to the right and the lounge room to the left. I just managed to squeeze my Singer treadle sewing machine (circa 1910) into this spot by removing the hinged top flap so that I could have the actual machine on show. It's a lovely bit of sewing memorabilia. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The picture mounted above the Singer is a special bit of fabric and embroidery art that my mother did for me many years ago. It is her interpretation of our house that we (my first husband and I) built back in the 1990's when our children were quite small. It is a little bit moth eaten, but I love it anyway.</span><br />
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Sew, Jean Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-24696572215458762692018-03-31T21:52:00.001+11:002018-03-31T21:52:55.267+11:00My First 'Tunic Bible' Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My dear son gave me a copy of <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Tunic-Bible-Interchangeable-Ready-Wear-ebook/dp/B01LT87EQY">The Tunic Bible</a> for Christmas 2016. It's a beautiful book filled with all sorts of ideas for making a tunic style top or dress, based on the one multi-sized pattern (which is provided in the book). There are loads of gorgeous photos and a gallery of garments made by some of my favourite sewing bloggers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It has taken me an awful long time to finally try out this pattern, but I am so glad that I did. I cut a size Medium, based on my measurements, but I did have to run the side seams in to get the fit I wanted. The book does suggest to go down a size if using a knit, so I will do that next time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The fabric is a poly/spandex knit from <a href="https://knitwit.com.au/">Knitwit</a> which I purchased back in their summer sale. It must have sold out as I can't see it on the website today. I was immediately drawn to the fresh and vibrant colours of the print.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I used the front pattern piece with the scoop neckline, finished off with a knit binding, as instructed on page 84. I was a little disappointed that the back pattern piece only had one neckline option, which did not match up with the front scoop neckline, so I had to draw that in myself. The suggested length of the knit band worked out perfectly in this fabric, although it wanted to curl along the edges and made applying it to the neckline a little tedious. But it all worked out well in the end.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I sewed the optional vertical darts in the back which gave a lovely shape to the dress. The front has bust darts which were too high for my bust line, but it's not too noticeable in this busy print thankfully. I plan to lower the bust darts by about 2cm for my next version. I cut the sleeves off at the 'ruffle cuff line' on the pattern, but instead of adding the ruffle cuffs, I drafted my own half circle cuffs using the <a href="https://byhandlondon.com/pages/circle-skirt-app">circle skirt app from By Hand London</a> based on the sleeves from <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/the-year-of-sleeve.html">Vogue 8945</a> which I made last year. The sleeves are self lined which gives them a lovely weight and neat finish. There are no hems or raw edges visible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wishing you all a very happy and blessed Easter, and hopefully a little sewing time too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Early in March, I posted my <a href="http://sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/2018-make-garment-month-guidelines.html">MAGAM</a> plans on Instagram. The theme for March is MAD March, which stands for make a dress...something. I decided to make a TNT pattern for me... the <a href="https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/coco">Tilly and the Buttons Coco Dress</a> with a few modifications to make it a little different.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The addition of vertical darts in the back give a nice fit and take away from any sack like silhouette. I always reduce the flare of the skirt because I feel it's a bit too flared. I have narrow hips and the narrower skirt looks better on my shape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I decided to use this lovely poly/spandex jersey print that I bought online from <a href="https://knitwit.com.au/">Knitwit</a> in their summer sale. It must have sold out, as I can't see it on their site today. This is not the stable ponte or double knit that is the suggested fabric for this pattern, however, it worked out fine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I used the circle skirt calculator from <a href="https://byhandlondon.com/pages/circle-skirt-app">By Hand London</a> to draft the half circle cuffs for the sleeves. This was really easy to do and I love the effect. The half circle additions to the sleeves are only a single layer and I opted to leave them unhemmed (raw edge) after experimenting with some scraps. I was never going to be able to hem that curved edge neatly and the wrong side would be on show. I would have self faced the half circle cuffs, but unfortunately there was not enough fabric left for that option.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It has been fun to get back into some selfish sewing, after making some shirts for my son. I'm pretty happy with how this dress turned out and I am realising that I gravitate to wearing dresses much more than separates, so maybe I should concentrate on making more dresses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My son received my second version of the <a href="https://threadtheory.ca/products/fairfield-button-up-shirt">Thread Theory Fairfield Button Up Shirt</a> in the mail yesterday, (you can see my first version <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2018/01/thread-theory-designs-fairfield-button.html">here</a>), and he graciously sent me photos so I could see how it fitted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For this version I went up a size as the first version was a little snug, (luckily still wearable, as it was made in a stretch poplin). I cut a size Medium grading down to a small below the chest. He is quite slim, but has very broad shoulders. I also lengthened the sleeves by 2.5 cm (1 inch) and lowered the button/buttonhole placement by approximately 1.25cm (1/2 inch).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The fabric is called Country Blue Houndstooth shirting from <a href="https://theremnantwarehouse.com.au/houndstooth-shirting-country-blue.html">The Remnant Warehouse</a>. It is a poly cotton blend which pressed well but tended to pucker a little when sewing which was a little annoying and made it difficult to get a great finish. I don't know why I don't learn as I had a similar, but worse experience with a polycotton gingham <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/my-archer-of-tribulation.html">way back in 2014</a> (by the way, that shirt has had a lot of wear, and is still a favourite in my wardrobe).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After discussing the fit with him over the phone, the only other change I would make for the next one is to raise the pocket placement by a couple of centimetres, as he felt it was a little low. I'm so glad it fitted well and the changes I made were an improvement on my first version. Now I should be able to make future versions knowing that they will fit without worry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">He was probably way out of his comfort zone asking a fellow student to take these photos for me, hence the absence of a smile, but I am forever grateful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now back to some selfish sewing...a dress for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jean</span>Sew, Jean Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-8936892714906409852018-02-06T22:00:00.000+11:002018-02-06T22:00:01.714+11:00A Polka Dot Grainline Studio Moss Skirt<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is my second time making the <a href="https://grainlinestudio.com/shop/women/moss-skirt-pdf/">Grainline Studio Moss Skirt</a>, and it has been a long time in the making. For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you might remember me posting this half made skirt as my "ufo" in "Sewvember 2016" and it had been hanging around my sewing room for a couple of years before that. I was finally prompted to finish it in November 2016 only to discover that it was too small (not that I was too big, of course) and so it was put in the naughty corner again for another 12 months. I came across it again, last November and decided to try it on as I had lost a few kilos. To my delight, it fitted. All I had to do was sew on the hook and bar and it was finished.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As the making of this skirt has been stretched out over such a long period, all the details have escaped me. You can find my blog post on my first version <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/trying-out-moss-mini.html">here</a> if you are interested. I do remember that I sized down for this one and cut a size 10.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The fabric is a cotton canvas from Spotlight, bought several years ago. I'm a little disappointed at how much it wrinkled in the photos. These were taken after a few hours of wear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Despite being a fun little skirt, I have not worn it very much. I don't think it's the most flattering style on my figure, so I don't feel comfortable wearing it. I might feel different if I wore a loose untucked top (but then all the details of the skirt would be hidden). I probably will not make this pattern again, but I am glad to have finally finished this one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jean</span>Sew, Jean Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-83781262365362550082018-01-28T17:06:00.000+11:002018-01-28T17:06:03.186+11:00Thread Theory Designs: Fairfield Button-Up<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My youngest son returned to Medical School yesterday, to begin his second year of study. He will be based at Shepparton Hospital in Victoria, this year, and will be required to wear doctor appropriate clothing, five days a week. I have been promising to sew him a shirt for ages, so I finally thought I had better make good on that promise, especially now that he has a genuine need for decent button-up shirts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The pattern I used was the <a href="https://threadtheory.ca/collections/sewing-patterns/products/fairfield-button-up-shirt">Thread Theory Design Fairfield Button-Up</a> shirt. I ordered the printed pattern through <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/">Pattern Review</a> and was amazed at how quickly it was delivered to me in regional NSW Australia. It comes packaged in a lovely cardboard sleeve. Inside is the multi sized pattern printed on tissue paper. There are pattern pieces for average figures, as well as fuller figures, and also a comprehensive and well illustrated instruction booklet. I also found the online <a href="https://threadtheory.ca/blogs/sew-alongs/tagged/fairfield-sew-along">Sew-a-long</a> very helpful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I cut a size small, grading down to an extra small for the waist and hips, based on my son's measurements. I also cut a medium length in the body and the arms. My son wanted a fairly slim fitting shirt and that is certainly what he got.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Luckily I used a super stretch cotton poplin from <a href="https://theremnantwarehouse.com.au/australian-super-stretch-poplin-snow-white.html">The Remnant Warehouse</a> which has quite a bit of stretch, as the shirt is a little too narrow across the shoulders. As the fabric stretches, it is wearable, but I will size up for the next one. If I had made this in a non stretch fabric, it would have been too uncomfortable to wear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The pattern includes all the usual features of a typical men's shirt including tower plackets. I have had terrible trouble in the past with fusible interfacings that bubble, so I decided to use a sew in interfacing for this shirt, and had much better results. I interfaced the sleeve plackets too as I was concerned that the stretch fabric might be too easily distorted when sewing these. I'm quite pleased with how they turned out. I skipped adding the extra button half way along the placket, as this shirt will most probably be worn with the sleeves rolled up most of the time.</span><br />
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These photos were taken in a rush last weekend, just before we left home for my work Christmas party. I think this dress will get a few more wears this festive season. I'm loving those swishy sleeves and I'm thinking this pattern could be easily adapted to make a top too.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This was my August MAGAM (make a garment a month) which is a sewing challenge over on Instagram, hosted by @sarahlizsewstyle. This month's theme was "Artwear August". I procrastinated for over a week trying to come up with something arty, but then I realised the <a href="https://www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-patterns/alissa-knit-dress/">Style Arc Alissa Knit Dress</a> had a bit of an "arty" vibe with that unusual draped pocket, and I had purchased the pattern in their recent sale and had the perfect fabric in my stash.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The fabric is a double knit purchased from Spotlight recently in an olive and cream polka dot pattern. I love that the polka dots are a little bit random in size and placement, also adding to the "arty" vibe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Despite looking a little difficult, this was actually quite an easy garment to construct. Style Arc include an excellent diagram in the instructions which really was very helpful. I don't think I had any head scratching moments during the construction of this dress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The back of the dress dips down slightly, as you can see in the photo above. I constructed most of this dress on the overlocker. Only using my sewing machine for the neckline binding and the front seam that joins the bodice to the draped skirt (as this was a most unusual shape, incorporating the clever pocket design). I sewed the sleeves in flat and they went in so easily...no easing required at all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The back is very simple, with just a centre back seam with some shaping. There are no closures required as this dress slips easily over your head. I made my usual size 12 with no alterations. All the hems were sewn with my coverstitch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The pocket drape construction is so clever and so easy to achieve. The only change I made was to tack the pocket drape to the seam allowance before sewing the side seams. It was then securely caught in the side seam. The instructions say to "sew a small stitch to connect the folded edge of the pocket to the right side seam" after the side seam is sewn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This was an easy dress to sew and it is an easy dress to wear. The fabric is easy care and it will fit into my wardrobe beautifully. Love it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/hollyburn-skirt/">Hollyburn Skirt</a> from Sewaholic Patterns has been around for several years, and it has taken me forever to jump on the bandwagon. I have only purchased the pattern recently and I am kicking myself for putting it off for so long. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The skirt comes with three length variations and the choice of belt loops or button tabs. All views have pockets too. I chose view A, which finishes below the knee, and I added the button tabs to the waistband. I am wearing it here with my <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2017/02/style-arc-elsie-woven-overshirt-in.html">Style Arc Elsie Woven Overshirt</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The fabric is a 100% wool suiting in navy with a subtle stripe. This fabric was a recent gift from my mother and it originally came from my grandmother's fabric stash. I have no idea how old it would be, but she passed away in 1988 at the age of 80 so it would have been purchased a number of years prior to that. It was a large piece approximately 3 metres long and 1.5 metres wide but a big section of it was riddled with moth holes. I had to carefully mark all the moth holes with chalk before laying out the pattern pieces in order to avoid them. There was plenty of undamaged fabric available for the skirt, and there is still a large piece left over for something else.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I cut a size 12 based on my waist measurement as this is the most fitted area of the skirt. My hip measurement put me at size 8, but I decided to make a straight size 12 as I liked the idea of a nice full skirt. I am really happy with the fit of the skirt so I'm glad I didn't try to blend sizes. If your hip measurement is proportionally larger than your waist measurement then you would need to grade between sizes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love the roomy pockets and how neat they turned out. The instructions with the pattern are very thorough and easy to understand. In fact I was amazed at how easy this skirt was to construct and how beautifully it went together. This would be an ideal pattern for a beginner sewist. I just love the shape of the skirt and it feels so elegant to wear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here is a closer view of the button tab and the pocket. I cut the pocket with the stripes running the opposite way so I didn't have to worry about matching the stripes. The waistband is quite wide and sits high on my waist. I really like this and the way it gives the illusion of me actually having a waist. I did attempt to match the stripes on the centre front and centre back, creating a chevron effect, but this didn't work out perfectly. In fact this pattern is not recommended for striped fabric. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I used an invisible zipper in the centre back seam. The instructions recommend a regular zip so I hope this one holds up ok. I'm pretty happy with my zip insertion and getting the waistband lining up on each side. This did take a couple of attempts before I got it right.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I got carried away when constructing my skirt, and forgot to add the lining at the appropriate step. So silly, but it would have meant too much unpicking to go back and add it, so I decided to just hand stitch it in after the skirt was constructed. I'm so glad I added the lining, as it makes the skirt feel so luxurious when wearing it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here is a shot of the insides. I used french seams on the lining. The centre front and centre back seams were sewn on the machine, pressed open and raw edges overlocked. The side seams were overlocked together and pressed towards the back. I wanted to retain as much length as possible so I finished the hem off with some satin bias tape from my stash which was hand stitched to remain invisible on the right side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As you might have guessed, I absolutely love my new skirt, even though it is quite a departure from my usual style. I really enjoyed sewing this wool suiting (quite a change from my usual ponte knits) and I think my Grandmother would have approved. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I bought this gorgeous printed jersey recently at Spotlight. The colours are so vibrant, and I had the <a href="https://www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-patterns/fay-skirt/">Style Arc Fay Skirt</a> in mind, as it is such a simple pattern...perfect to let the fabric shine. The skirt is self lined, which makes it much less clingy or revealing than a single layer would be and it has an elastic waist. This is my third version of the Fay Skirt. You can see the first one <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/a-very-simple-skirt-and-top.html">here</a> and the second <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/mosaic-print-fay-skirt.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I agonised over the print placement in this skirt. In fact, the fabric lay spread on my cutting table for several days while I dithered over the best area of the print to feature on the skirt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I think it turned out alright in the end. I am wearing it here with my latest <a href="https://www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-patterns/nina-cardigan/">Style Arc Nina Cardigan</a> in a black merino knit from <a href="https://shop.thefabricstore.co.nz/">The Fabric Store Online</a>. This is my fourth Nina Cardigan and so it goes without saying that I love this pattern. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The white top is another Style Arc pattern... <a href="https://www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-patterns/ann-t-top/">the Ann T-Top</a> which I previously blogged <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/a-tale-of-three-white-tees.html">here</a>. I am a little disappointed with this outfit after seeing these photos. The top is far too baggy and long. A shorter, more fitted top would have looked so much better with this skirt. Does anyone else find that photos reveal far more than just looking in the mirror?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Style Arc Salma Wrap was sent to me by Style Arc, a few years ago, as a gift, for sending on an order that I received in error. I really can't complain about their customer service as I have only had positive experiences, even when things have gone wrong.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I can't find the Salma Wrap on their website now, but there is the <a href="https://www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-patterns/shirley-shrug/">Shirley Shrug</a> which appears to be identical to the Salma Wrap. They must have given it an update.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was trawling through my patterns looking for something suitable for this lovely blue/black textured silk/cotton knit I bought from Knitwit last year when I was in Perth. It is the same fabric I used in my <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2016/11/style-arc-adeline-dress-aka-recovery.html">Adeline Dress</a> only in a different colour. When I came across this pattern, I thought it would be ideal. The knit is low stretch, but has a lovely drape and it has worked out well for this pattern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Salma Wrap (Shirley Shrug) has quite generous proportions and will work well as an extra layer over many outfits. Here I am wearing it over my <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/search/label/Wallis%20Pants">Style Arc Wallis Pants</a>, and a Black Merino Deer and Doe Plantain Tee (tunic length), but it would work just as well over a dress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is a very simple pattern...only one pattern piece, of which you cut one pair. The two pieces are joined with a long seam horizontally across the back. I pressed this seam open and top stitched the seam allowances down to create a nice neat finish. The side seams were sewn the same way. All the hems were turned twice, using <a href="http://knitwit.com.au/shop/vliesofix-bondaweb-tape/">Bond a Web</a> to stabilise them before top stitching.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jean.</span>Sew, Jean Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-81546782716873738502017-07-15T16:24:00.001+10:002017-07-15T16:24:33.951+10:00A Modified Coco Dress for July's MAGAM<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">July's theme for MAGAM (make a garment a month) is Seasonal Stashbuster. I outlined my plans on IG earlier in the month: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"I am planning to sew this lovely tartan double knit from my stash into a winter dress, loosely based on the <a href="https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/coco">Tilly and the Buttons Coco Dress</a>. I will reduce the flare of the skirt, add vertical darts at the back, add a bias cut split lapped collar and bias cut patch pockets. Hope it turns out as good as it looks in my head." Well, here is the completed dress:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It has turned out just as I imagined, apart from the lack of plaid matching of the sleeves to the body of the dress...woops. I somehow forgot this detail at the cutting out stage. At least the sleeves match each other. I did all the cutting out in a single layer so I could line up the stripes. The tartan double knit (from Spotlight) had only been in my stash for a few weeks and I was originally planning to make a casual winter top, but after washing it I felt it was more suited to a dress, and this is the eighth time I have made up the Coco dress/top pattern so I have certainly got my money's worth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I did match the plaid at the side seams, but failed to get a good photo showing this. The bias cut pockets are exact mirror images of each other and I was very happy with this detail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The vertical darts created a nice fit through the back. I completely fluked the position of the plaid at the centre back of the collar, but love how it is nicely balanced. All the hems were hand stitched so they remained invisible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I just love the bias cut split lapped collar. It gives the dress a bit of a retro vibe. I wish I had added some interfacing to the collar because it has turned out a little floppy in this double knit, so I will have to remember that for next time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have been wanting to make a poncho for ages, so I did some research on Google and came up with this. I'm really pleased with my first attempt, but already have a few ideas for poncho's I may make in the future.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I found a simple tutorial at <a href="http://hammersandhighheels.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/head-over-heels-diy-friday-fab.html">Hammers and High Heels</a> for this cute poncho. The photo on the left was Carla's inspiration and the photo on the right is what she made.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After studying the tutorial, I quickly realised that the poncho made following the tutorial was not going to look like the inspiration photo. It clearly had a separate collar. So then I googled how to make a split lapped collar and found this wonderful tutorial at <a href="http://off-the-cuff-style.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/the-split-cowl-collar-tutorial.html">Off The Cuff - Sewing Style</a> and I was off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I used this lovely Indigo Wool Ponte from <a href="http://knitwit.com.au/shop/renewal-wool-ponti/">Knitwit</a> that I had left over from my <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2016/06/style-arc-estelle-ponte-jacket.html">Style Arc Estelle Ponte Jacket</a>. It's lovely and warm and perfect for this project. I cut a rectangle with the long side twice as long as the short side. The measurements I used were 160cm x 80cm. I then folded the rectangle in half to create a square and tilted diagonally so that the hem points are at centre front and centre back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There is only one shoulder seam to sew. The other shoulder is on the foldline. I cut a small neckline at the top diagonal point (just big enough to squeeze my head through) and then I tried it on. To get a nice fit over the shoulders the seam needs to be curved over the shoulder and the other shoulder needs a dart added to follow the shoulder curve. This was all trial and error and took a bit of sewing and resewing to get it right. I also recut the neckline once the shoulders were sitting correctly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once I was happy with the size and shape of the neckline, I measured it and followed the collar tutorial, linked above, to add the split lapped collar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love how simple, yet effective this collar is. My only regret is that I didn't make it wider so it would have been a little more snug around the neck.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For a nice neat finish on the inside, I pressed the shoulder seam and dart open, and top stitched the seam allowances down. The hems were turned twice and top stitched.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This poncho has been a welcome addition to my wardrobe and can be worn over many outfits, including those with wide sleeves that are impossible to fit a cardigan over. I did find it tends to stick to my sleeves a bit, restricting movement. Nothing the addition of a slippery lining wouldn't fix. I have lots of ideas swimming around in my head for future versions.</span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I joined in the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BVLEg4YlYsM/?taken-by=sarahlizsewstyle">MAGAM sew along</a> with @sarahlizsewstyle last month on Instagram, for the first time. The theme for June was 'Sew New Season'. I decided a lovely winter version of the <a href="https://grainlinestudio.com/shop/women/dresses/farrow-dress-paper-pattern/">Grainline Studio Farrow Dress</a> would fit the bill.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The fabric is a poly cotton jacquard that I bought at Spotlight. It was quite a heavy weight fabric and I thought it would have the ideal structure and drape that would work well for the Farrow Dress. And as it turns out, I was right. Don't you love it when your fabric choice works out? My plan was to top stitch the main seam lines to make them stand out in this busy floral design. Unfortunately, the fabric frayed like crazy when cut, and I had to handle it with a lot of extra care, not to mention the mess it made in my sewing room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I persuaded hubby to take some photos on our front stairs this morning and I like how these shots emphasise the quite structural design lines of the Farrow. It's not just another A-line dress, it's a little bit more than that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The high low hemline is quite dramatic and I love it. The length is quite short in the front and sweeps down to knee length at the back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was initially concerned that the dress would be too voluminous and look like a tent dress, but my fears have been dismissed since viewing the photos. My measurements put me between a size 10 and a size 12 and after reading the amount of ease allowed, I decided to go with the smaller size. This may have been a mistake, as the sleeves have turned out uncomfortably tight. In fact, it was difficult to perform normal elbow bending tasks such as cleaning my teeth and applying make up. The fit through the shoulders and bodice, both front and back is spot on so next time I would allow a bit of extra width in the sleeves to make them more comfortable. I probably do have enough fabric left over to cut new sleeves and replace these tight ones. We'll see if that happens...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I don't like high choking necklines and they are not at all flattering on me, so I removed 2.5cm from the entire neckline. This meant that the facing needed redrafting to match the new neckline, so I took the easy route and finished off the neckline with some lovely black satin bias binding.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The hem line was also finished off with the black satin bias binding. All hems were hand stitched so they would be invisible from the right side. I did use the sleeve facings but I found them very fiddly to sew as the wrist openings were quite small and would not fit over the free arm on my machine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The pockets are quite cleverly designed and are hidden in the angled seam line. The top stitching was done with a triple stitch, using normal sewing thread. I am very happy with the result. The seam lines have been highlighted very effectively. I did follow along with <a href="https://grainlinestudio.com/farrow-dress-sew-along/">The Farrow Dress Sew Along</a> and it was very helpful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Very happy with my new Winter dress, apart from the sleeve issue, so I really should make the effort to fit new sleeves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I started this shirt back in April, but my husband had an accident while out on a mountain bike ride, fracturing his pelvis. He spent four days in hospital and then required a lot of help at home to do just about everything. Needless to say, my sewing had to be put on the back burner for a few weeks. Glad to say he has recovered well and is now back at work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I made this version with the same adjustments as I made for my <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/my-archer-of-tribulation.html">2nd version</a>. This time I avoided using a poly cotton blend, and chose this pretty Japanese Lawn (Cluster Floral Pink) 100% cotton, from Spotlight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm wearing it here with my <a href="http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&product_id=404">Style Arc Elle Pants</a> in Denim look stretch bengaline, also from Style Arc. The cotton lawn was a dream to sew and pressed beautifully. I didn't have any of the issues I had with my second version.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was really hard to photograph this pretty fabric as the light is so harsh at this time of the year. I'm really happy with the shape and fit of the shirt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Instead of buttons, I used these pretty pink snaps that I had in my stash. They were such a good match and I love how they turned out. I only had nine of them, and I needed 8, 6 for the front and 1 for each cuff. I managed to wreck the first one by trying to install it upside down, so the pressure was on to not make anymore mistakes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">All the top stitching was done in white thread. I did add a little extra width to the side seams and arm seams, when cutting out, so that I could do proper flat felled seams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Back to work wearing all Stylearc garments again. A Marita Knit Dress in a printed ponte and my very handy Nina Cardigan in black merino knit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Off to work on the coldest morning yet, this season, wearing Vogue 8805 in black ponte and black and white printed scuba knit with a Deer and Doe Plantain tunic in black merino underneath. Also wearing my New Look 6249 coat in a black wool blend knit. Drove through frost for the first time this year on my way to work brrrr.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last day of the challenge. Off to work wearing my Stylearc Adeline dress in a khaki silk/cotton knit with a Deer and Doe Plantain tunic in cream merino underneath.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have enjoyed participating in Me Made May this year, much more than previous years. I have put that down to two factors: my 'me made' wardrobe is by far the most comprehensive it has been since I got back into sewing in 2012, and my very patient husband was available to take the daily photos, usually as I was running out the door on my way to work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I introduced a new colour to my wardrobe, in the form of a rtw scarf in a bright orange. I have always been told that orange does not suit me and I should avoid it. However, I think the pop of orange has worked well in my existing wardrobe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As I pledged to only wear 'me made' garments (except underwear, jeans and accessories), this increased the challenge and forced me to think outside the box, to come up with new outfits that were going to keep me warm enough. I realised I was relying far too heavily on a rtw black waterfall cardigan, that was getting quite shabby. This prompted me to replace it with a black merino Stylearc Nina Cardigan sewn up during the month. I have two merino Deer and Doe Plantain tees and two more tunic length merino plantains. I utilised these garments extensively as layering pieces under some of my warmer season outfits which would have been too cold to wear otherwise. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I plan to by some more merino knit from </span><a href="https://shop.thefabricstore.co.nz/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">The Fabric Store Online</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> to make some more of these handy layering garments. I realised I need to make more warm casual tops for weekend wear and some more jackets/coats for work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Something I hadn't thought of at the beginning of the challenge was sleep wear. All my pyjamas and dressing gowns are rtw. Time to start sewing my own sleepwear, I think. A few patterns spring to mind: <a href="https://store.closetcasepatterns.com/products/carolyn-pajama-sewing-pattern">The Carolyn Pajamas</a> from Closet Case Patterns; <a href="https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/fifi">Fifi Pyjamas</a> from Tilly and the Buttons and the <a href="https://www.namedclothing.com/shop/asaka-kimono/">Asaka Kimono</a> from Named Patterns.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Well, Me Made May may be over, but I plan to continue to wear 'me made' everyday. I feel quite accomplished for sticking to my pledge for the entire month and posting daily photos on IG. Thanks so much to all the lovely people who took the time to comment on my daily posts. I have so enjoyed following the other participants and the friendly banter shared amongst fellow sewists. Sewing would be a lonely hobby if it wasn't for social media. And finally, a huge thank you to <a href="http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com.au/">Zoe</a> for hosting this annual event.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>Sew, Jean Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-45236716406301115992017-05-28T20:46:00.000+10:002017-05-28T20:46:07.651+10:00Me Made May 2017 Week Four Roundup<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is my forth time participating in Me Made May, and it is probably my most enjoyable experience, so far. (Read this years <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/my-pledge-for-me-made-may-2017.html">pledge here</a>.) I think this can be attributed to two factors... my 'me made' wardrobe is at its most comprehensive and my very obliging husband has been available to take the daily photos. In the past, the daily photos, (although not compulsory), have been a bit of a chore to take, using my camera, tripod and remote.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Back to work wearing a Stylearc Hedy Designer Dress in a red marle double knit with a Deer and Doe Plantain tunic in cream merino underneath. The reds are appearing more pink in the photo than they are in real life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Digging deep into my handmade wardrobe and I rediscovered my Stylearc Sammi Woven Pants in grey poly suiting, which I haven't worn in ages. Also wearing a Grainline Studio Archer shirt and a self drafted top in pink fleece. The close up shot shows the lovely burnout pattern in the fabric of my shirt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am wearing all Stylearc garments again today. The Kate Dress in a poly/spandex knit called fireworks and a Nina Cardigan in a navy merino knit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Off to work wearing all Stylearc garments. A Sara skirt in black bengaline, a Ginger top in poly knit and a 'hot off the sewing machine' Nina Cardigan in black merino. I have been meaning to sew this cardigan since last years' Me Made May revealed the need. Better late than never, and I think this cardigan will be worn a lot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last day of the working week, wearing Stylearc Andrea Woven Vest in a wool blend, Stylearc Wallis Pants in black ponte and a Deer and Doe Plantain tunic in black merino. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Went for a walk at my local beach this morning, wearing Grainline Studio Archer shirt in floral japanese cotton (yet to be blogged) and Stylearc Elle pants in denim look bengaline. Enjoying the glorious weather, considering winter begins next week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just arrived home from church this morning, wearing my other Stylearc Hedy Designer Dress. This one is the longer length and the fabric is a bamboo print in a poly/spandex jersey with a Deer and Doe Plantain tunic in black merino knit underneath. My merino tees and tunics as layering garments have enabled me to wear some of my warmer season garments into the cooler season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jean</span>Sew, Jean Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-77822892588232682852017-05-21T21:16:00.000+10:002017-05-21T21:16:42.061+10:00Me Made May 2017 Week Three Roundup.<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have reached the end of week three of Me Made May and so far have managed to adhere to my <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/my-pledge-for-me-made-may-2017.html">pledge</a>. It has been challenging, but I have come up with alternative ways to stay warm without using my black rtw cardigan (which I have come to realise that I rely on far too heavily). I have managed to cut out a black merino <a href="http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=495&Itemid=47">Style Arc Nina Cardigan</a> which I hope to get sewn up during this week. If you haven't been following along on IG @sewjeanmargaret, here is a recap.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Off to work wearing Style Arc Twiggy Dress in scuba and ponte over a Deer and Doe Plantain tunic in merino knit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Having a day off work to visit my father who is unwell in Wollongong. Wearing Grainline Studio Archer shirt in white cotton and Style Arc Stacie Jean Jacket in purple denim. Jeans are rtw from Just Jeans several years ago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Back to work wearing Style Arc Esme Designer Knit Top in purple ponte with a Colette Mabel skirt in the same fabric. The pink top worn underneath is a Deer and Doe Plantain tee in merino.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Another work day wearing Style Arc Mary Shift Dress in a jacquard double knit with a Deer and Doe Plantain tee in merino, underneath.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Heading off to work wearing all Style Arc garments today. A Elsie Woven Over Shirt in navy and white polka dot rayon, Barb's Stretch Pants (with bootleg alteration) in midnight bengaline and a Nina Cardigan in navy merino. These are three of my favourite Style Arc patterns and together they make a great outfit. This was also my entry into the #StyleArcstreetstyle competition on IG.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Planning to spend this miserable wet day in my sewing room. Wearing Tilly and the Buttons Coco tunic in pink fleece and rtw jeans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hubby got into the act too and wore a McCalls 6044 shirt in white linen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Digging deep into my handmade wardrobe and I found this dress. It's a New Look 6020 made way back in 2012. The fabric is a heavy weight cotton sateen and paired with my Style Arc Estelle Ponte Jacket in wool ponte, worked well for church this morning. I changed later into the same rtw jeans as yesterday with an old Sewaholic Renfrew top. Sorry, no photo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ten days to go till the end of Me Made May 2017. Off to start planning some more outfits.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jean.</span>Sew, Jean Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3591480456197557629.post-55266519139336103442017-05-14T19:52:00.003+10:002017-05-14T19:53:45.050+10:00Me Made May 2017 Week Two Roundup.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Me Made May 17 has challenged me to think outside the box, in terms of coming up with new ways to wear my "me made" clothes. I have enjoyed this process so far, and the tedium of taking daily photos has been alleviated by my ever loving husband, who has been taking the daily photos for me, as I am rushing out the door. You can see my pledge for this year <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/my-pledge-for-me-made-may-2017.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just home from work and catching the last rays of sun. Wearing a Tilly and the Buttons Coco tunic in cream ponte with Style Arc Elle pants in khaki bengaline. Also wearing a Deer and Doe Plantain tee in merino underneath for warmth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Heading off to work on a very chilly morning wearing Style Arc Barbs Stretch Pants in navy bengaline (with bootleg alteration) and a Tilly and the Buttons Coco tunic (with a Sewaholic Renfrew Cowl neckline) in a blue textured knit. Also a Style Arc Estelle Ponte Jacket in a gorgeous wool ponti from Knitwit. All this layered over a Deer and Doe Plantain tee in merino for warmth. I was not going to be cold today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Rushing off to work wearing Style Arc Marita Knit dress in a brushed poly knit, a Style Arc Stacie Jean Jacket in a stretch denim and a Deer and Doe Plantain tee in merino underneath for warmth. I have been relying heavily on a rtw black waterfall cardigan in the past, so I have had to be creative this month. I have some black merino knit earmarked to be a Style Arc Nina Cardigan in the stash, so I had better get onto it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Another work day wearing Style Arc Barbs Stretch Pants (with bootleg alteration) in black bengaline and a Style Arc Issy Knit Top in a poly knit. A Deer and Doe Plantain tee in merino worn underneath for warmth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last day of the working week. Wearing Style Arc Slip on Suzie dress in a floral poly knit and a Style Arc Estelle Ponte Jacket in taupe ponte. Trying out my new rtw orange scarf. Not a colour I usually wear.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A lovely day spent with my husband's family visiting for lunch. Wearing Style Arc Stacie Jean Jacket in floral denim, a Grainline Studio Scout Tee in cream rayon with satin neck binding and Style Arc Elle pants in khaki bengaline.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mother's Day. My youngest daughter drove down from Canberra early this morning to take me out for breakfast. Feeling very blessed this Mother's Day. So proud of all my four children and the exceptional adults they have become. Wearing Paprika Patterns Jasper Dress in polar fleece. Nice and cosy for this chilly day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hoping all the mothers out there had a lovely day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Work day again, wearing Navy and Pink. This is a new combination I hadn't put together before. Colette Mabel skirt in ponte, Grainline Studio Scout Tee in rayon and Style Arc Nina Cardigan in merino knit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Work day again (this is getting a little monotonous) wearing Tilly and the Buttons Coco dress in black and white striped ponte with a Deer and Doe Plantain in merino underneath for warmth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">TGIF and the last working day of the week. Wearing Style Arc Estelle Ponte Jacket and Paprika Patterns Jade skirt in this lovely taupe ponte from Style Arc. The top is my very first Grainline Studio Scout Tee, made a few years ago a size too big, but I love how it coordinates with this outfit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just arrived home from church wearing New Look 6071 in a purple ponte. Love that this dress is fitting much better since I have lost a few kilo's recently. Many of my "me made" garments have appeared in previous Me Made Mays, but I am trying to wear them in different combinations etc, so that they are not just boring repeats.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A big thank you to my dear husband who has been taking these daily photos for me, without too much grumbling, considering he is recuperating from a fractured pelvis, he sustained from a mountain biking accident a couple of weeks ago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This panelled shift dress features a round neck and slight bell shaped sleeves. The panels offer a colour blocking opportunity or the panel seams can be frayed to create an exclusive look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I could not find any other Jema Panel Dresses on the internet, except for Anne from <a href="https://clothingengineer.com/2016/09/15/an-outfit-for-mom-style-arc-stevie-jean-jacket-and-style-arc-jema-panel-dress/">Clothing Engineer</a> who has done an excellent review of this pattern which I found most helpful. The line drawing is not quite right. The proportions of the panels are different. I moved all the horizontal panel lines (except the top short front panel) down about 10 cm to better reflect the line drawing. I cut a straight size 12 and made no other alterations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The fabric I used is a light weight denim from Spotlight. I decided to go with the frayed seam lines as a feature. The fringe is a light blue one way, and navy blue on the opposite grainline. I was careful to make sure the light blue fringe would feature on the vertical seam, and the navy fringe on the horizontal seams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The pattern went together easily, a testament to Style Arc's great drafting skills. This dress was quite simple to construct and I would recommend it for a beginner seamstress. Anne from Clothing Engineer expanded on the technique of lapping the seams before creating the fringe which I found very helpful. I have included a photo of this step to show it clearly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The lower panel's raw edge must be finished off to avoid fraying. (I overlocked mine). Mark a line 2cm from the finished edge. Mark a line 1cm from the raw edge of the upper panel that will be frayed. Now lap the upper panel over the lower panel, lining the raw edge up with the marked line on the lower panel. Pin and stitch along the line marked on the upper panel. Then stitch another line parallel to the stitching line.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Red thread was used for the entire construction of this dress, as I thought it would be a fun contrast, and I was too lazy to bother changing threads between sewing seams and top stitching. For the top stitching I used a triple stitch to make it stand out and I am really pleased with how this worked out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I sewed the sleeves in flat, before sewing the side seams and sleeve seams all in one go. The sleeves eased in effortlessly. I only needed to run one row of gathering stitches around the sleeve head to ease it into the armscye. I eliminated the back neck opening as it was unnecessary and the neckline is finished off with a double inside binding and top stitched. I also added a decorative top stitch on the shoulder seams and the centre back seam.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After wearing this dress all day today, I am a little disappointed in how it has bagged out in the seat and is sticking out strangley at the lower front, probably due to me sitting all day at work. This fabric may have been a little too stiff for this pattern and a fabric with a little more drape may have worked better. Oh well, you win some, you lose some. Now onto the next project...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is the <a href="http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=886&category_id=5&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=39">Style Arc Hedy Designer Dress</a> in the longer calf length version. I have made the shorter version previously <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2016/04/style-arc-hedy-designer-dress.html">here</a>. I cut a straight size 12 with no alterations at all. The line drawing is a little misleading as the sleeve length finishes above the elbow and is definitely not 3/4 length as the illustration shows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am loving this longer version. It feels very elegant to wear. The fabric is a poly/spandex knit from Knitwit. I can't find it on the website today so I assume they have sold out. It's a lovely quality fabric with the perfect drape for this style. Also, no ironing required which makes it the perfect travel dress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The fabric is thin which is ideal for this pattern, because the crossover fold at the front is several layers thick and can end up quite bulky if a thicker fabric is used. I had this problem with my first version, but this one was smooth sailing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The design lines get a bit lost in this gorgeous bamboo print but I am happy with the overall look of the dress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A close up view of the front cross over fold at the neckline. The neckline is finished off with a facing and it sits beautifully in this poly/spandex knit. I secured the facing with a few hand stitches at each seam allowance around the neckline, so it doesn't flip out at all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A close up view of the side seam and front in seam pocket. This is such a clever design and comes together very nicely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There are side slits at the hem line for walking ease. I over locked the raw edges of the side seams, before sewing the side seams with my sewing machine. The seam allowances were then pressed open and the side slits top stitched. The hems were all cover stitched.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I wore this dress out to dinner with my hubby for date night, last night. I felt elegant, stylish and comfortable so I guess it's a winner.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've used this outrageously multicoloured knit from <a href="http://knitwit.com.au/shop/knitwit-congo-printed-knit-multicolour/">Knitwit</a> to create another <a href="http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=711&flypage=flypage.tpl&pop=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=47">Style Arc Ginger Knit Top</a>. The fabric is still available and is currently on sale for $12 per metre. This is my third time sewing this pattern, and I doubt it will be my last. Here are the links to my <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/style-arc-ginger-knit-top-and-sara-skirt.html">first version</a> and <a href="http://sewjeanmargaret.blogspot.com.au/2016/01/a-style-arc-ginger-knit-top-for-jungle.html">second version</a>. It's just perfect for work, loose fitting, comfortable yet stylish and works well with pants or a skirt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I sewed this up on Sunday afternoon and wore it to work on Monday, so it's almost one of those instant gratification patterns. The most difficult part of the construction is sewing the pleats. I always find pleats in a knit a bit of a challenge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This knit was only a two way stretch, not a four way stretch like my previous versions and it did alter the fit slightly. This one feels a little shorter as it has no vertical stretch. The print has quite a lot of orange in it and that's not a colour that suits me very well. I spent quite a bit of time positioning the pattern pieces on the fabric to include as much of the green and fuschia pink to offset the orange.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love that this fabric requires zero ironing. It is so easy to care for and wear which is a huge plus when I am rushing to get out the door in the morning, heading to work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">All the hems were sewn with my coverstitch. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am wearing it here with a </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=43&category_id=3&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=35">Style Arc Sara Skirt</a> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">(which I have pegged in quite a bit at the hemline) in a black stretch bengaline. I made this skirt ages ago and is a great work wardrobe staple.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Repeat patterns are awesome and as I have made my three tops from completely different prints, I doubt if anyone, except another sewist, would realise that I had used the same pattern for them all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My version of the <a href="http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=5&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=840&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=39">Style Arc Mary Shift Dress</a> did not go quite as I had planned...all my own fault. Apparently, when working with a fabric where either side can be the right side, you do need to focus and apply a certain amount of concentration as each construction step is executed. I originally planned to have black sleeves (using the reverse side of the fabric) which would have highlighted the raglan sleeve design, but I only realised my error when I went to press the raglan seams which I had already overlocked. The prospect of unpicking all those stitches in a knit was just too much so I went with a design change, mid project.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I also disregarded the suggested fabrics of silk, rayon, crepe or lace and used this lovely <a href="http://knitwit.com.au/shop/knitwit-integrity-jacquard-knit-black-grey/">Knitwit Integrity Jacquard Knit</a>. This fabric is so lovely to wear. It is a double knit with a lovely drape, but not as much body as a ponte. It also has a lovely quality feel about it too. Due to my fabric choice, the dress turned out very roomy and I ended up running in the side seams, including the sleeves to achieve a nicer fit. This has added to the A line shape of the dress too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The centre back seam was eliminated so I didn't have to match the print. Instead of hemming the sleeves, I added black bands to match the black trim on the pockets and the black neckline binding. I think this ties everything in together nicely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This made pattern matching the pockets very difficult, but I am happy with the final result.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The 4cm hem was cover stitched. I used a very helpful tip from Emma who blogs at <a href="http://ernestflagg.blogspot.com.au/">Earnest Flagg</a>. She suggested I use the seam guide that came with my Bernina 350PE to set the distance from the edge that I needed to position the cover stitching. This worked a treat. Thanks so much Emma for sharing that tip.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is how I wore the dress to work, dressed up with a bright scarf. I can see this one working with tights and boots for winter too. I had a request on my last post, from DarlaB to share how I do my neckline knit bindings. I know a lot of you already know how to do this, or have your own preferred way. As I used this technique during the construction of my Mary Shift Dress and remembered to take photos I thought I would share them here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leaving one shoulder seam open (or in this case one back raglan seam) sew a line of stitching around the neckline </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">at the position of where you want your finished neckline edge to sit. Then carefully trim fabric as close to the stitching as possible. The stitching line simply serves as a guide line for trimming the fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cut a strip along the stretchiest grain of your fabric for the binding. Calculate the width required by adding 2x binding depth + 2x seam allowance and maybe a smidge extra to allow for turn of cloth. Make the length a little more than the neckline edge. The excess length can be trimmed off. Press in half lengthwise. Stitch one long edge of the binding to the neckline, right sides facing each other using your desired seam allowance. Apply a slight tension to the binding when stitching...no need to stretch it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Step 5:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pin the binding so that the creased edge sits at the finished neckline edge and the binding overlaps the stitching line on the back. Stitch in the ditch from the right side to secure the back of the binding.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Step 6:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Carefully trim off the excess binding close to the stitching line. It is fine to leave this edge raw in a knit that does not unravel. This creates a nice neat and not too bulky binding.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Step 7:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Trim off any extra length of binding not required. Sew that final shoulder seam, carefully aligning the edges of the binding at the neckline. Finish off the seam allowances as usual.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Step 8:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If overlocking this seam, I thread the tails back through the stitching to leave it neat and secure. I then stitch the seam allowance down on the binding only to prevent it peaking out and looking unsightly. As you can see in my example I have done a terrible job in matching the width of the binding at the join. I think I can get away with it here as it sort of blends into the black motif pattern of the fabric. A true perfectionist would unpick and redo this but I quite honestly, couldn't be bothered.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope I have explained this so it makes sense.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Sewing</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jean</span>Sew, Jean Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02820699938403952341noreply@blogger.com22