tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271988188969673502024-03-05T18:53:47.458-08:00Sew Your Own Wardrobe For a Year (2015)! This blog hosts a challenge for home sewers who want to commit to sewing their own wardrobe (or certain parts of your wardrobe :-). Our goal is to not purchase RTW clothing from January 1, 2015 thru December 31, 2015. Follow our journey as we share and encourage each other through tips, tutorials, and various challenges. Thanks for dropping by! Natalea http://www.blogger.com/profile/14954350078821378152noreply@blogger.comBlogger240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-19726804504765065022015-05-18T06:53:00.000-07:002015-05-18T06:53:09.012-07:00I'm Pooped! LOLhere are a few thing I made for the Pattern Review Wardrobe challenge, now to get everything into collage shots & bribe someone to clean the sewing room lol!<br />
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Nannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02491593460770080211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-29097653484214732072015-05-02T19:19:00.000-07:002015-05-02T19:19:18.011-07:00Do You Like To Color?LOL! came across this on The McCall site<br />
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Nannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02491593460770080211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-62525875543614571242015-03-11T05:34:00.001-07:002015-03-11T05:34:52.007-07:00How Many Interested in a Facebook Group for the Challenge?<br />
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<br />Vitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143924188908251194noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-41694124030446124192015-02-16T11:15:00.001-08:002015-02-16T11:15:22.974-08:00Someone donated these two beauties to our sewing club!Hi,<br />
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I started a new sewing club that meets monthly in my home. The name of the group is "Life Lessons from the Cutting Room Floor." Our ladies meet monthly and the level of sewing skill varies.<br />
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This past week, as I shared that some of the ladies don't actually have machines but would still like to learn, someone offered to bring two machines they had picked up at thrift stores and yard sales but had never used. What a God-moment...a tremendous blessing!!! After a bit of dusting, oil, and a few minor repairs, they should be just what we need for the ladies. I'm thrilled about this journey!<br />
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<br />Vitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143924188908251194noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-64538611267275445062015-01-30T06:12:00.002-08:002015-01-30T06:21:24.691-08:00Welcome, welcome, welcome!!! Hi all,<br />
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We are off and running, and Natalea and I are thrilled to have you all on board!<br />
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We have some new sewists/seamstresses joining us:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Buddhini blogs at <a href="http://www.tealighthome.com/">www.tealighthome.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pago blogs at <a href="http://suityourselfcouture.blogspot.com/">http://suityourselfcouture.blogspot.com</a> </span><br />
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Ronda blogs at <a href="http://winingwife.com/">http://winingwife.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mrs Smith blogs at <a href="http://sewcraftychemist.blogspot.com/">sewcraftychemist.blogspot.com</a> </span><br />
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Rebecca blogs at <a href="http://findingmater.blogspot.com/">http://findingmater.blogspot.com/</a> </span><br />
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April blogs at <a href="http://sewlove2linedance.blogspot.com/">http://Sewlove2linedance.blogspot.com</a></span><br />
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Welcome to each of you and we look forward to seeing your progress throughout the year.<br />
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Vita!Vitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143924188908251194noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-91663168095308645612015-01-13T15:41:00.000-08:002015-01-13T15:41:20.270-08:00Help & Advice PleaseI forget what this fabric is called but I do know it's very pricey but when Hancock's had it on a clearance table for less than $4 a yard I had to get some, the charcoal is not showing it's true color, blame it on the lights, blame it on the camera I dunno but it's a dark charcoal, after watching this fabric come & go in so many delicious colors through the years, with this price I decided to go for it, but now that I have it, I'm kinda scared of it lol! I'm pretty sure once you cut whatever sleeves & hems are pretty much taken care of, but what about the waist of a skirt or a neckline, surely you wouldn't just turn it with all those ripples so can you help me or are you scared too? lol!<br />
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wishing all my sewing buddies a very Merry Christmas!
HelenNannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02491593460770080211noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-17817997101790814052014-12-24T08:48:00.002-08:002014-12-24T08:48:40.578-08:00Craftsy's Best Sale of the Year!!!<table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family: Helvetica; height: 0px; width: 600px;"><tbody>
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Vitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143924188908251194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-17280244262366082192014-12-16T16:41:00.000-08:002014-12-16T16:41:15.045-08:00Back in Action for 2015Hi everyone,<br />
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After a year of trauma and angst, I'm r-e-a-l-l-y ready for the 2015 challenge.<br />
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I first joined this challenge in 2013 and really enjoyed reading of everyone's success . I live in Sydney, Australia, so my sewing may seem unseasonal, but fits with our climate. Garment sewing is my passion and I've sewn for as long as I can remember - most of my wardrobe is 'Me-Made'.<br />
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Unfortunately, my intentions to continue the Challenge in 2014 were waylaid. Much of the first 5 months of 2014 were spent supporting my dear father in hospital. The cancer that he'd faced in early 2013 (and thought he'd beaten) unfortunately resurfaced and aggressively overtook his body. Sadly, he passed away at the end of May. We have been dealing with his estate ever since.<br />
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We decided to take a break to the snow in September. Someone wasn't looking after me as I had a very simple fall which resulted in major injury. I dislocated both the tibia and fibia, fractured my tibia vertically and destroyed my knee joint of my right leg!! I don't do things by half. After 2 surgeries, (the first to bring the bones back into alignment with an external frame and the second, to plate and screw the tibia, repair the joint and install a bone graft) and some hospital time, sewing was not an option. Three months in and still using crutches, I'm just getting back to sewing.<br />
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I <em><strong>seriously</strong></em> am looking forward to the New Year.<br />
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Janine in Sydney, AustraliaJaninehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13540554274755499923noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-4836443746886353812014-12-03T18:49:00.001-08:002014-12-03T18:49:19.276-08:00Royal blue cowl neck tunicHi all,<br />
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I haven't posted here in forever. I have been sewing for myself in the last couple of weeks. I completed my first sew a long a week or so ago. Jocole has this awesome mix and match pattern where you pick the bodice, sleeves, and length. She has the pattern for women and kids. I sewed this top with cowl bodice, elbow length sleeves and A-line tunic length bottom. I used a royal blue ITY knit and I'm really happy with how it turned out. Please excuse the bathroom shot, but I wore it out for date night:)<br />
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Rosa<br />
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<br />Rosahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396022626690135327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-3819408967142368342014-11-26T02:01:00.000-08:002014-11-26T02:01:00.190-08:00Shop Craftsy's Pre-Black Friday and Black Friday Sales!<em style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">(sponsored post)</em><br style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">This week, Craftsy is hosting some amazing sales! Here are the details:</span><br style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">On Wednesday and Thursday, Craftsy is having a Pre-Black Friday Sale! You can uncover the </span><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=234589&m=29190&u=1023204&afftrack=" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" target="_blank">Pre-Black Friday Sale: Enjoy Big Savings on Yarn, Fabric & Kits </a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">! </span><br style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">From Friday through Sunday, Craftsy is hosting their Black Friday Sale! </span><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=234590&m=29190&u=1023204&afftrack=" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" target="_blank">All Classes $19.99 or less!</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> Now is a great time to get the classes you've been eyeing all year! Craftsy classes also make a great gift, so do some holiday shopping for the crafter in your life.</span><br style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><br style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Shop now because you won’t want to miss these incredible sales! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In case you've never checked it out, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=253536&u=1023204&m=29190&urllink=www%2Eshareasale%2Ecom%2Fshareasale%2Ecfm%3FmerchantID%3D29190&afftrack=" target="_blank">Craftsy has a great affiliate program!</a></span><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/modern-jacket-techniques/4821?rceId=1416111000263~m1rg3t97" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Modern Jacket Techniques</span></a></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/sewing-designer-jeans/460?rceId=1416111060129~7y7a5on6" target="_blank">Sewing Designer Jeans</a> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We began the original challenge on April 1, 2013. We've had up to 50 home sewers join us on the journey, <span style="color: blue;">and w</span><span style="color: blue;">e are kicking the challenge off again on January 1, 2015! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We will begin a year long journey of home sewing! We're committing to not purchasing clothing for one year. Instead, we will build our wardrobe by making it ourselves....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For those who may be intimidated by the challenge of making everything in your wardrobe, you can choose to focus on a category or two. For example, maybe you'll commit to making all of your tops or skirts.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In honor of Helen over at <a href="http://nannastreasures.blogspot.com/">Nanna's Place</a>, let's get started this way:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. S<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">hare the link to the first post you ever added to this challenge blog (or your post that was your favorite).</span></span></b><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Thanks Helen for your beautiful post to encourage us to re-engage!</span></b></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Join us.... Leave a comment and your email if you're interested in authoring posts. You'll receive an email inviting you to author posts, share techniques, review sewing books, and display your efforts along the way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Look for updates in the coming weeks to help you get ready to take your sewing skills to the next level. More later.... Cheering you on...Vita</span>Vitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143924188908251194noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-38239544840173374212014-09-06T06:21:00.002-07:002014-09-06T06:21:13.863-07:00WHERE ARE THEY NOW?As I sat here with my coffee this morning, scrolling through blog land, updating blogs, bla bla bla you know busy stuff lol! I noticed one of my older post showing under the "you might also like " boxes , it was my very first post for SEW YOUR OWN WARDROBE back in Sept of 2013, with tears of joy I began to recall meeting new friends from all around the world, the advice, the laughs, the culture, we shared with each other, as I sit here saying good morning, many are reading this saying goodnight, ohh the friends, the joys, the heartaches, the dreams we've all shared from all around the globe, I often wonder where are they now<br />
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so I was thinking Vita, how about a where are they now reunion ? a linky party to re introduce ourselves, share links to our first post or could even copy/paste that post into the new post lol! ,links to the 1st thing we've made, just a good ole reunion party, I'm sure you could come up with a snazzy mane lol! whatta ya think? that's just my thoughts for today lol!<br />
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HelenNannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02491593460770080211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-10909172964148456832014-08-16T08:16:00.002-07:002014-08-16T08:16:32.370-07:00Style-Arc and Georgeous Fabric offering Free Style-Arc Ann-T-Top pattern I'm prepping to sew and saw where Gorgeous Fabrics and Style Arc are offering the Ann's T-Top pattern free for a limited time. I've already gotten my copy of the pattern. When you get the pattern you actually get 3 copies (the size you ordered, one size larger, and one size smaller) I don't know how long the offer will be available.<br />
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Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13891173908371775024noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-72621155504520315262014-08-01T12:01:00.001-07:002014-08-01T12:01:15.128-07:00Self draft strappy topThanks for accepting me to come and join your challenge. As the weather has been heating up, I wanted a new strappy top... so I drafted my own!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08967150695888280606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-57306684920153724162014-06-21T11:23:00.000-07:002014-06-21T11:23:00.534-07:00An overdue apology!Please accept my apology!<br />
I tried to convert the blogger blog over to WordPress.... I haven't been successful. The biggest challenge was finding a template that was as "seamstress friendly" as the current one on this site. Therefore, I've decided to leave it here for now. This works for us....<br />
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I have, however, secured a new domain name for us. So, <b><span style="font-size: large;">July 1, 2014</span></b>, the domain name will be www.sewyourownwardrobechallenge.com<br />
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If you've tried to post or comment on what I tried to establish as the new blog, ignore it. I will take it down as of today. We can resume operations here.<br />
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Again...my apologies. VitaVitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143924188908251194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-139899476819052472014-04-12T03:01:00.004-07:002014-04-12T03:01:45.966-07:00New Basics...<span id="goog_200999175"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_200999176"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have just made three pair of elastic waist pull on pants and a pull on skirt - you can find these on my blog -<br />
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I've been busy with New Look 6216 again. For details about the top above <a href="http://sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/a-new-t-shirtnew-look-6216-modified-1.html">click here. </a><br />
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For details about the top below, you will need to <a href="http://sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/another-new-t-shirt-new-look-6216.html">click here.</a><br />
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Happy sewing everyone, Sarah Liz.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-15911309873367525992014-03-29T02:24:00.000-07:002014-03-29T02:24:23.991-07:00A simple little Tee...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a quick and easy little top to make, using Kwik Sew 3766. More details on my blog, <a href="http://sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/march-garment-made.html">click here.</a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-89387393389370306052014-03-27T10:55:00.001-07:002014-03-27T10:55:09.035-07:00On The Hunt For Cherry FabricI usually buy most of my patterns at Hancock's & they usually have cordinating fabrics to go with the new patterns, I've been all over fabric shops, checked on line , have seen preety cherry prints that may win me over in the end lol! but would love to find this blue with the cherry print for the summer, has anyone seen this print or know where I can find it?<br />
Thanks<br />
Helen<br />
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Nannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02491593460770080211noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-79892397819363582492014-03-12T11:56:00.001-07:002014-03-12T11:56:53.996-07:00There's a change coming....Hi Lovely Sewers!<br />
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Coming soon....we have our own domain! I will be shifting user names to the new site. You will receive an invite to "author" posts on that site. This site will remain open until we stand up the new one, so "keep posting here!" I will use the information in the current settings to provide usernames and access! Blessings, VitaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-10638924205287514422014-03-06T10:59:00.000-08:002014-03-06T10:59:00.674-08:00Simplicity 2151 - Linear polka dots!<h2>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I love Princess seams--they are my favorite. The sleeve detail is nice, and the collar style is my second favorite (shawl collars are my favorite). The length of the top is great for slacks. It's roomy without being too loose. The fit is "Amazing Fit" series.<br /><br />I used a Silky print, but I would love to make it in a print that has just a bit of stretch.<br /><br /> The "Amazing Fit" series is great and offers alternate bra cup sizes. That's why I chose it. The fit really is great.<br /><br /><b>Conclusion:</b><br />Good staple top as a wardrobe builder. I could do with a red, black, and white version of this.<br /></span><br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-19503324226469846602014-03-04T10:56:00.000-08:002014-03-04T10:56:00.180-08:00KwikSew 4028 Rust & Black stripes<h2>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-size: 17px;">KwikSew K4028 - Rust with black stripes</span></h2>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">My first KwikSew pattern</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">. I will be back.... The instructions suggest serging. I made the mistake of serging the sleeve opening--big mistake. It was difficult to turn under the hem to sew because it was served. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It only took 2.5 hours from cut out to finish. I used a pointe knit.<br /></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Lovely cowl! I loved sewing it. The pieces came together well. I will use a lighter knit to make it again. It's a great year round top for knits of all weights.</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><br /><b>Conclusion:</b><br />The top wore really well. I really love the color. It will be a "go-to" pattern for me</span><br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-727198818896967350.post-52113212227406010702014-03-02T12:22:00.003-08:002014-03-02T12:22:22.457-08:00FEBRUARY'S FINISHED PROJECT......I set a goal to complete my Fearless February project in two
weeks. but alas so much life happened. Never the less, I stuck with it
and now Vera is finished. I did learn something about me and
tailoring - once I start it, I just don't know how to turn it off.
There's always one more thing to add to it, then another, and another so
it takes up soooo much time. I keep promising myself that <i>I WILL</i> yet make a coat or a jacket with <i>NO TAILORING</i> at all, but that never happens.<br />
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No
picture wearing it yet because daily temperatures are currently
reaching the mid 70's. However, our weatherman is promising a return of
the polar vortex in just a few days. What my Grandmother said is still
true; "Spring doesn't officially happen in Georgia until Easter".Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3