tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54703946758464090862024-03-12T21:57:05.777-06:00Guild of GoodsCrafts-DIY-Sewing-Crocheting-Cooking-And All Things GoodAimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-72854917289616517872015-12-09T11:34:00.000-07:002015-12-09T11:34:23.529-07:00Blue Prints For Sewing A Frame Pencil Skirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: African Wax Print from Liberia - A friend brought it back from his travels</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: <a href="http://www.blueprintsforsewing.com/shop/a-frame-paper-pattern">Blue Prints For Sewing A Frame Skirt - Version 1 (pencil skirt)</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">When I first saw this pattern I fell in love with the idea of color-blocking and different arrangements of stripes and pattern pieces to make a really unique skirt. I've had the fabric for about 6 months if not closer to a year and hadn't decided what to make with it because it's such a bold print. Usually I'm not a print person at all. I knew being able to incorporate a solid would help tone this down a little bit and add some fun to my wardrobe. I used some black linen I had leftover from my <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2015/11/a-backlog-of-summer-makes.html">Tessuti Alice Top</a> for the side skirt front pieces that actually form pockets with the lower side front pieces. I didn't have enough linen left to incorporate any contrasting on the back side pieces of the skirt but I like the solid look on the back.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">As far as sewing goes this was pretty straightforward to make. Nothing too challenging or technically involved. I cut a size B for the waist and graded out to an F I believe through the hips. From the bum up to the waist the skirt fits great. I feel like it's a little loose/not as much pencil shape below the bum and down to the knees due to it being graded to an F. I have a wide hips and a round derriere but my legs aren't that big. I think next time I'll grade back down to a C/D by the hem. I did take it in a few inches at the bottom but think it can still stand to be taken down a few inches more. Ignore the chalk in the picture. I didn't wash it post making and marking before I decided to wear it. Woops. Another woops happened when I was ironing my waistband after attaching. I guess I had my iron turned up to high because it burned right through the fabric exposing the interfacing inside (see the bottom left picture?). I didn't want to cut another waistband so I did some 'visible mending' with some orangeish thread I have. I kind of like it and think it adds some fun detailing. I think this might've been my first time sewing a lapped zipper and it was pretty straightforward and lines up nicely.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> You can see what I was talking about in the middle picture, the skirt doesn't curve back in below my bum like a traditional pencil skirt should. I think I might leave it as is because I'm lazy and I don't want to unpick the side seams to take it back in. It still fits nicely and has a nice shape from the front. Just like my last post this skirt can be worn in the summer or spring and in the winter or fall with tights and layers. I was looking through some of my old blog posts and man the pictures and quality of the pictures is just horrible. I feel like i'm able to take better pictures now that I have my dress form to hang my clothes on while I photograph them. It really makes for a world of difference and I want to be able to share all of those small details with you. Thanks again mom for the awesome gift it's very well loved. </span> </span>Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-34801586340605045212015-12-09T11:00:00.000-07:002015-12-09T11:00:25.018-07:00Sleeveless Granville Button Up in Lizzy House Natural History Fabric<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: <a href="http://www.andoverfabrics.com/Grid.php?groupId=25897&GroupName=Natural%20History">Lizzy House Natural History Fabric </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/granville-shirt/">Sewaholic Granville Button Up</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Previously Blogged: <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2015/04/navy-blue-eyelet-strip-granville-button.html">Navy Blue Eyelet Strip Granville Button Up</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The next couple of blog posts I'll be sharing are all clothes that would normally be considered 'out of season'. I've been sewing spring/summer clothes for two reasons: 1) going to Mexico for Christmas vacation in 9 days! and I wanted to make some new things to wear down there and 2) I didn't make half of the things I wanted to when it was the spring/summer season. I feel like sewing out of season works best for me. I usually find myself wanting to make a million things and getting to about three of them and then the season is over before I wear anything. This way I'll have all of these new spring and summer clothes ready to go right on time. I plan on carrying this through and making fall and winter clothes during the spring and summer. I'm sure there will be new pattern releases that tempt me and I may jump ship but for the most part I think it's just easier and less stressful for me. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This is my second time making a Granville Button Up. The link for my first version is up above. Previously I had made a size 8 that was graded down to a 6 in the waist and back to an 8 for the hips but I didn't like the hip wings I got. I slimmed this version down and kept it at a 6 through the hips and it fits perfectly. I also decided to make it sleeveless mainly so that it'd be nice for the summer but it's also perfect for layering under sweaters and not having to worry about the bulkiness of sleeves. The fabric has a slight stretch to it which I really like and is pretty comfortable over all. I wish I had paid a little more attention to the butterflies when I was cutting. I think having them directly centered over the button band would've been nice. Speaking of button holes - still one of my least favorite sewing things. My machine just does a horrible job of them, could be user error, and I'm always tempted to do them by hand but I chicken out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> I'm really pleased with myself technically speaking. I took my time with this and took extra care making sure the insides were nice and neat. I flat-felled all of the seams so I wouldn't have any loose bits. I also feel like this is one of my nicest collars - it turned out very crisp.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Every time i wear this shirt or see it peeking out from my closet it makes me smile. I love the color, it's my favorite and it matches my mint green Chucks. Pretty fun shirt overall and I know I will wear it a ton!</span>Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-18200253786401207982015-11-05T09:42:00.000-07:002015-11-05T09:42:12.673-07:00A Backlog of Summer Makes<br />
It has been far too long since I updated this space. Summer was jam packed and even though I was able to eke out a couple different pieces of clothing I just never got around to posting them. Now that it's fall and things have slowed down a tiny bit I figured I'd just do one mass post with the majority of the things I made this summer. The plan, in my head at least, is to try and get back into the routine of posting things immediately after I make them. If you follow me on <a href="https://instagram.com/aim_elise/">instagram</a> you've probably seen some of these - so much easier just to post a quick snap over there.<br />
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In no particular order these are some of the things I made this summer:<br />
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This is the <a href="http://www.tessuti-shop.com/products/alice-dress-top-pattern">Alice Top</a> by <a href="http://www.tessuti-shop.com/collections/pattern-books">Tessuti Patterns</a> and I loved it so much I made it twice (both in linen)</div>
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This top is definitely very different than something I'd normally wear. It's loose and billowy in the waist and I worry that it looks 'maternity'. On the other hand it's lightweight and breezy in the summer and is a nice mix between casual and dressy. On the black version I added piping around the armscye. I wish I had also done this at the yoke seam. I feel like there are so many variations that you can make depending on fabric choice and contrasting fabric.</div>
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This was my first time sewing a Collete Pattern. I didn't make any adjustments to the pattern; however, I wish I had used a different fabric than what I used. This was striped jersey knit which was heavier weight than a normal jersey and it made pressing hard. Also all of the fabric makes the waist droop a little bit and I really dislike how that came together there. I tried unpicking it and resewing it and I feel like it looked just as bad if not worse. The entire bodice is lined which I like because of the clean look - but it makes it heavier and warmer to wear in the summer. I honestly just wish I had saved this fabric to make a winter cardigan with instead. The first time I wore it someone came up to me and said "I love your dress," so perhaps I'm just being a bit hard on it. Sometimes you make things and hate them and this was one of them. I would probably make this again in a different fabric.</div>
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<a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/cambie-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern/">Cambie Dress</a> by <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/">Sewaholic Patterns</a></div>
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One of the first pieces of clothing I sewed used a Sewaholic Pattern and I've been hooked on Tasia's patterns ever since. I really enjoyed this pattern and how the dress came together. The fabric is a light weight poly voile from <a href="http://fabric.com/">fabric.com</a>. I love the sweet heart neckline and the gathered ruching on the cap sleeves where they attached to the bodice. The dress has pockets and is fully lined. It's a little 'too' fancy and poofy for every day wear. I also need to work on attaching the skirt to the bodice a little straighter.<br />
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Lastly, I made another pair of ginger jeans. My initial pair was essentially a <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2015/05/wearable-muslin-white-denim-ginger-jeans.html">wearable muslin</a> . There were a number of changes I wanted to make when I made them up in my cone mills denim. I wanted a true high waist style and I wanted them a little bit looser. I had a hell of a time with these. Just adding in extra height to the waist and grading to that gave me a weird boxy looking pair of pants. I unpicked some stitches and nip and tucked throughout the crotch and got a more normal looking pair of pants. Unfortunately they're a little loose and they bag out around the knees and thighs. I also probably could take the waistband in an inch due to how much it stretched out even being cut on the bias and interfaced. While they're not perfect they're definitely not horrible. In hindsight I should've taken into consideration that my denim has a lot more stretch than the white stretch twill I used for my muslin pair and could've probably just cut the original size.<br />
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That's more or less everything I made this summer. Currently I'm working on a sleeveless <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/granville-shirt/">granville button up</a> from sewaholic patterns. I'm also planning on making a few pairs of shorts and swimsuits for an upcoming trip to Mexico!Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-70696504534410478902015-10-19T12:25:00.000-06:002015-10-19T12:25:23.334-06:00Burda 7057 - Dirndl Dress Costume<div style="text-align: center;">
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Fabric: <b>Undershirt</b>: white muslin, <b>Bodice:</b> Olive green twill, <b>Apron:</b> Keepsake Calico Quilting Cotton<br />
Pattern: Burda young - 7057<br />
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I'm so excited about this dress. I love costume making for some reason; much more so than sewing everyday clothes. I think it's a combination of all of the components and detailing that come together making something awesome. Every year my roommates and I host a 'Haustoberfest' themed party as an anniversary to my one roommate buying the house we all live in. Jokingly I suggested that I should make a dirndl dress and then decided that I actually really wanted to. It was my first time using a Burda pattern and the instructions were definitely sparser than usual patterns I use. All in all it wasn't that challenging to put together and really no different than any other dress. I did get to practice a lot of hand sewing and some fun new techniques like pleating of the ribbon around the neckline.<br />
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I started with the dress. The bodice is fully lined in the same fabric as the exterior and there's a layer of interfacing between the lining and exterior. The skirt is unlined and the hem I catch-stitched per the instructions.<br />
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Next I made the undershirt. There were two variations, the version I made, and a version that had more ruffling around the neckline and around the sleeves. I figured since I was doing the fancier neckline trim I'd keep the undershirt simple.<br />
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After the undershirt I made the apron which was really straight forward. Last was all of the detailing. I pleated two layers of petersham ribbon into inch and a quarter segments, sewed it flat to the neckline and then sewed the ribbon together on either side causing it to form the open pleats. I have no idea if there's a name for this type of pleating.<br />
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One thing I love about costumes is the ability to customize them any way. I could have chosen so many different variations of fabric and ribbon. All in all it turned out great and I'm really pleased with the construction of it overall. Technically I think this is one of the best things I've ever made. Good thing Halloween's right around the corner - I have my costume already made!Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-33560383597511151922015-06-02T19:49:00.000-06:002015-06-02T19:49:05.845-06:00Pendleton Wool Tote Bag<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: Pendleton Wool & Scissor print cotton - <a href="https://www.fancytigercrafts.com/">Fancy Tiger Crafts</a> (I can't find the name/line of the</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Notions: <a href="https://www.fancytigercrafts.com/notions/fancy-tiger-crafts/26-tan">Fancy Tiger Crafts Leather Bag Handles + Closure Kit (26")</a></span> <br />
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This past weekend I went down to the Fancy Tiger Crafts shop to take their Pendleton Wool Tote Class which they offer now and again. Not to boost my own ego but I definitely could have skipped the class; however, it was a joy to browse all of their fabric and nicknacks they have in the shop. It was gorgeous in there. The machines they had available for us to work on were really nice as well. They definitely weren't anything too fancy, I was working on a beginner Janome, but they were so much quieter than my Singer.<br />
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All Pendleton fabric is double sided and I used the side that was more white - the other side has a lot more blue. I debated for awhile between a plain lining or something patterned and ended up deciding on this scissor print. I liked the yellow color because of how it matched with the bag and I knew the scissor print would make me smile when I looked inside. I have two pockets in there made out of the lining fabric. I went with two instead of three because I wanted to be able to fit my phone, wallet, and keys inside easily.<br />
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I think my favorite bit of the bag is the leather handle/closure. I feel like it really pulls the whole thing together and makes it look like a store bought bag even though it is one of a kind! In other news I have a fabric for a pair of jeans cut out and a half finished dress on my sewing table. I've been so busy lately and I keep finding other projects to work on. Grrrr - but this is what I love about summer!Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-14823338335301267382015-05-12T14:02:00.001-06:002015-05-12T14:02:31.270-06:00Harper Blouse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.spitupandstilettos.com/product/harper-blouse/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: Harper Blouse - Spit Up & Stilletos</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: Something polyester from Colorado Fabrics - I honestly have no idea what this fabric is made up of, it's pretty drapey & shifty though</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: normal;">I made my first 'summery' top or blouse as I like to think of it this past weekend and I really like how it turned out. I picked up this fabric last fall when I was at Colorado Fabrics down in Denver and I had been contemplating making a dress, maxi skirt, or top. I'm usually not one for busy fabrics but to me this felt summery and fun while still being work appropriate. It is sheer and you'll have to excuse my bra peeping out in the pictures above. I wore this outfit to work yesterday, with a shirt underneath, but didn't have time to photograph it</span> so I threw it on this morning, with no shirt underneath, in order to take some quick pictures. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The pattern was really straight forward and easy to follow. I french-seamed my seams so that I wouldn't have any exposed insides. I really like the neckline as well - would you call it a V-neck? It's not as deep as a traditional v-neck. I made my own bias tape out of the fabric and used it to finish the arms and make the waist-belt. I think using contrasting bias binding for the belt and armholes would be fun to try on a solid version of this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">As far as changes go I think I would make it a 1/4" wider on the back piece in the shoulder area and 1'4" wider right at the bust. There's no obvious stretching or pulling lines it just felt a little tight to me. Because this was such a simple top I can see myself making a ton more in other fun fabrics. I'm pretty sure I'm going to wear this a ton this summer. It also looks nice worn with a cardigan - so office appropriate in the summer time when the air conditioning is blasting. I think it would be easy to extend the hem and turn this into a fairly simple dress as well.</span><br />
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<br />Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-58968570080784988582015-05-03T11:37:00.001-06:002015-05-03T11:37:44.370-06:00'Wearable Muslin' White Denim Ginger Jeans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern">Ginger Jeans</a> - <a href="http://www.closetcasefiles.com/">Closet Case Files</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: <a href="http://www.joann.com/sew-classic-bottomweight-7-oz-white-stretch-denim-fabric/11771680.html#q=stretch+denim&start=1">White Stretch Denim - JoAnn's</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's still quite unbelievable to me that I'm sitting here in my first pair of jeans ever - the jeans that I'm probably going to wear everyday this week if I'm being honest. Oh man, making these was equal parts great and awful. So many things went wrong most likely because I was distracted by whatever Netflix show I was watching. That's the point of making a muslin right? To figure it all out before you make the real thing. Luckily these turned out wearable but just barely. The nice thing is that I did feel like i learned a lot and I know now what fitting changes I will make for next time</span><span style="font-size: small;">. And there will be a next time because I have 6 yards of raw denim waiting on my shelf to be cut into - wahoo!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Also can you see the dirt on my seat from riding my bike seat earlier? This is why I can't have nice things</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I knew I wanted to make a muslin of these because I've never made jeans before and I was worried about all kinds of fitting issues. I decided to make view B first which is the high waisted skinny leg variation. Before sewing I basted all of the pieces together and everything seemed to fit just fine. What I completely ignored at the time was that the waistband was falling about 2 inches below my belly button. On the instructions there's a little notation that says that view B is supposed to fall right above the belly button. When I cut out my pieces I based them off of the finished measurements listed. I cut a 12 throughout the legs and hips but graded to an 8 up to the waist and I cut an 8 in the pockets as well. Big mistake number 1. This would've been fine if the rise of the jeans actually ended above my belly button where I fit into the size 8 measurements, but because these fit lower on me where they ended was about a size 10 measurement. So when I tried them on after sewing them pretty much together minus the buttonhole they were way too tight around my waist. The pockets were also to small and were gaping and bulging. Disaster.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Luckily due to the 5/8" seam allowance I was able to unpick them at the sides and ease out the seam to a 1/4". I had enough leftover fabric to recut the waistband and all was good and well... until I pulled the slider off the zipper and then almost cried when i couldn't get it back on. I was ready to give up (I was not taking apart the fly front and resewing it with a new zipper) when I managed to get it back on. Crisis averted and all was well...except for the pockets which were still gaping because they were too small. So I decided to just sew them shut along the topstitching and voila! No more gaping - alas no more front pockets. Who uses front pockets anyways? The fix for next time is to lengthen the wait rise of the pants at the lengthen/shorten marking probably by an inch or two. I think I'll still cut a size 12 through the legs, grade up to a 10 through the hips & start of the torso and end at an 8 around my belly button. I think I'll err on the side of caution and cut the pockets at a size 10 next time just to avoid gaping issues.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The topstitching was actually really fun even though I need to work on going slowly and staying even a bit more. My basic Singer machine handled it like a pro and only needed some coaxing over the thicker fabric areas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">These took me about two and a half weeks to finish mainly because I only had time to sew in fits and spurts. I'm pretty sure they'll take less on this second pair. I'm going to take a break and sew something else in the meantime but then I'll be back with my second pair. I have some otter wax I've been holding onto that I think I'm going to use to make a waxed pair! Let me know what you guys think in the comments below.</span>Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-28078254403758970542015-04-28T12:37:00.000-06:002015-04-28T12:37:00.602-06:00Ponte Knit Alyssa Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: <a href="http://www.spitupandstilettos.com/product/alyssa-dress/">Alyssa Dress - Spit Up & Stilletos (formerly Sewloft)</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I sewed this dress in a day way back when before Easter but never got around to posting it until now. This was a really straightforward pattern - just two pieces - and I sewed my standard size 8 grading out to a 10 in the hips. I should say this was also a free pattern! <a href="http://www.spitupandstilletos.com/">Spit Up & Stilletos</a> used to be Sewloft Patterns but they decided to make the switch from women's patterns to children's patterns and as a result all of their old women's patterns are free pdf downloads. Needless to say I downloaded just about all of them and based off of how this dress turned out I think it was a pretty good idea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Since I used a ponte knit this is a bit tighter/slimmer fitting and it's easy, depending on what I pair with it, to dress it up or down. I think it would be interesting to make this again in a knit fabric with more stretch because I'm pretty sure the fit would be more sundress and less bodycon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">All in all it's a nice addition to my summer wardrobe, I used up some fabric I had laying around, and I felt like a sewing champ after making it in two hours. In other news I've been working on my 'muslin' ginger jeans for the last two weeks and I'm pretty sure I'm going to be finishing them up today - so excited to be able to wear them and get started cutting into my fancy raw denim.</span>Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-38261658701201250932015-04-13T21:19:00.000-06:002015-04-13T21:19:41.933-06:00Navy Blue Eyelet Strip Granville Button Down<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/granville-shirt/">Granville Shirt - Sewaholic Patterns</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: Navy Blue Cotton Eyelet Stripe Shirting - <a href="http://www.coloradofabrics.com/">Colorado Fabrics </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I was super excited to take pictures this morning because I realized over the weekend that my old-school point and shoot digital camera had a timer option that would take two pictures in a row. After figuring out the perfect height to place the camera, what spot in the room I got the best light in, etc. the batteries died. Of course we're fresh out of AA batteries. Blah - why do Monday's always inevitably not go quite right. Anyways it was back to the laptop pictures, but I did manage to figure out how to turn the exposure up. So even though the pictures might be a little bit grainy you can see the fabric!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Granville top is a new pattern release from <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/">Sewaholic Patterns</a>. Way back when I first started this blog one of my first projects was the <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2013/05/minoru-update-its-finished.html">Minoru Jacket</a>. I was excited when I saw this pattern release because I love the look of a fitted button down. I feel like this can transition from work wear to everyday wear depending on what you wear with it. Not to mention that this fabric makes me think of spring and summer. I love the texture and the tiny little eyelet hole strips (not sure what the technical term is sooooo I'm going with that).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I based my size off of the finished measurements included on the pattern envelope and ended up cutting a 8 through the top, a six through the waist, and I graded back out to an 8 through the waist. I like the way this ended up fitting through the bust and waist but I don't like how exaggerated the hip flare is. I know part of that is the design of the shirt which is supposed to be curvy and not straight but I think I would prefer and could just sew a straight 6 or keep the 8 in the bust. Alternatively I think I could just take a half inch off of each side on those two front pieces right at the seam. I also have some major swayback going on which I think I'm actually going to try and fix and make the adjustment on my pattern piece so that it will be fixed forever. I just really want this to be very fitted and streamlined that way if I ever wear it under anything I won't look lumpy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I got the buttons from JoAnn's and they're LaMode Style 27673. I was originally going for a nautical vibe but I feel like it ended up looking more cowgirl. Ahhh well. I also spent a lot of time making sure my sleeve plackets were perfect only to end up sewing one sleeve on completely inside out - which somehow resulted in the placket not only being wrong side up but also on the top of my arm instead of on the bottom. I thought about picking it out and reattaching but for once in my life I actually took the time to flat fell all of the seams of the shirt so I wouldn't have any raw edges exposed inside and that meant I'd have to unpick that seam too. Way too much work for something only I'll notice but also very frustrating to have happen after spending a ton of time being careful with every other part of the shirt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">All in all once I get things in order with this pattern I feel like this will definitely be a wardrobe staple. Now in the meantime I will get some batteries so I can show off the dress I made a week ago and wore to Easter! Next up on the cutting table....jeans!</span>Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-25849638520131006352015-03-30T15:06:00.000-06:002015-03-30T15:06:58.484-06:00Spring/Summer 2015 Wardrobe Plans Now that the seasons are changing, even though it might snow on Friday, I've been thinking a lot about what I want to make for the spring/summer season. I'm trying to avoid buying any clothes unless it's something that I absolutely have to have, won't be able to find again, and is a reasonable price. When I was planning everything out I was looking for patterns that were nice for summer but dependent on the fabric they're made in could transition for work and for fun summer events. I always feel like I'm behind the curve during the seasons - on the first nice day everyone here busts out their cutest sundresses/shorts/tops/etc. While I want to be fashionable I don't want to buy 'fast fashion' or clothes that are cheaply made and will only last for the season even if they look good now. It's hard not to be tempted but I think I can avoid this dilemma based on what I choose to make.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Row 1: <a href="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/centauree-dress.html">Centauree Dress</a>, <a href="https://www.colettepatterns.com/sewing/moneta">Moneta Dress</a>,<a href="http://www.namedclothing.com/product/delphi-layered-maxi-dress/?lang=en"> Delphi Layered Maxi</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Row 2: <a href="http://www.namedclothing.com/product/florence-tulip-dress/?lang=en">Florence Tulip Dress</a>, <a href="http://www.salmesewingpatterns.com/collections/dress-patterns/products/digital-sewing-pattern-silvia-dress">Silvia Dress</a>, <a href="http://www.salmesewingpatterns.com/collections/dress-patterns/products/digital-sewing-pattern-sundress">Sundress</a></span></div>
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To start - dresses. I love wearing dresses period. They make you look nice with minimal effort and they're usually pretty comfortable. Especially on a hot summer day when pants just feel sticky and a nice breeze is desired. Looking at these now I realize that the silhouette for each dress is pretty similar - fitted in the bodice with slight bell shaping in the skirt. It's definitely a silhouette that I love because it highlights my body at it's smallest point which is my true waist. I also already own two dress patterns, the <a href="http://byhandlondon.com/products/sabrina-dress">By Hand London Sabrina</a> & the <a href="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/belladone-dress.html">Deer and Doe Belladone</a>, and I've blogged about them <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2015/02/by-hand-london-textured-sabrina-dress.html">here</a> and <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2015/03/floral-belladone-dress.html">here</a>. I haven't gotten a chance to make up the Sabrina dress in the button up version yet so that will probably get added to my list as well.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Row 1: S<a href="http://www.salmesewingpatterns.com/collections/top-patterns/products/digital-sewing-pattern-gathered-top">alme Gathered Top</a> , <a href="http://www.salmesewingpatterns.com/collections/top-patterns/products/digital-sewing-pattern-flounce-top">Salme Flounce Top</a>, <a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1247-products-14158.php?page_id=1112">Vogue 1247</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Row 2: <a href="http://www.spitupandstilettos.com/product/harper-blouse/">Harper Blouse</a>, <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/granville-shirt-pdf-sewing-pattern/">Granville Shirt</a>, <a href="http://threadtheory.ca/collections/patterns/products/camas">Camas Blouse</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Row 3: <a href="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/datura-blouse.html">Datura Blouse</a></span></div>
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Next up we have shirts & blouses. I feel like a lot of the shirts/tank tops/blouses I own I've had for years and have kind of grown out of. But since I don't have anything better to replace them with I've held on to them. I wanted patterns that'd be versatile enough to wear a bunch of different ways and patterns that had fun design elements like the cutouts on the Datura blouse. I think the Granville Shirt is going to become a wardrobe staple mainly because of how fitted it is and I know I'll be able to wear this alone or layered underneath things. I'm also planning on making sleeveless versions that can be more summer appropriate as well as perfect for layering under sleeveless dresses.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Row 1: <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern">Ginger Jeans</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Row 2: <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/collections/all/products/moss-skirt">Moss Skirt</a>, <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/collections/bottoms/products/maritime-shorts">Maritime Shorts </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I bought the ginger jeans pattern and kit way back before Christmas but just haven't gotten around to sewing them. I'm planning on making both the high waisted and regular versions and I have some otter wax that I'm planning on using to make a waxed version. I wanted to make the maritime shorts pattern last year but never got around to it. I feel like you can never have enough shorts in the summer and I think having a pattern that is a decent length will be nice; nowadays the stores are only selling those super short diaper/butt cheek hanging versions - blegh. I feel like these will look good in twill, denim, or other fun fabrics as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I had a ton of fun making a swimsuit last year and I've seen a number of people use this pattern which has quite a few options for you to mix and match. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Instead of linking to each fabric I'm going to link to my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/guildofgoods/spring-2015-fabrics/">Pinterest Board</a> that has all of the important info</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This season instead of focusing on a certain color palette I decided to stick with fabrics that are mainly neutral - grey, navy, tan and a mix of graphic prints. I typically don't wear a lot of prints and I think that's because I don't have enough basics in my wardrobe to mix and match them with. I feel like all of these prints can be worn with a variety of things I own and mixed-matched for layering as well. Another thing I worry about with prints is that they'll go out of style. I've been seeing tons of tiny 90's flowered things everywhere lately so I'm trying to stay away from fad like fabrics and think long term.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you've made it to the end of this post you deserve a prize - this was a long one. It's likely that I won't get around to sewing even half of these things. I know at some point I'll be traveling, camping, or just too busy laying in the hammock in the yard to do any sewing. Such is summer. I am trying to prioritize though so I can get the most out of this seasons sewing. I already am working on cutting out a Granville shirt which will be followed by the Ginger Jeans. From there I think I'll try and alternate between dresses and blouses and more Granville's followed hopefully by some shorts! Thanks for reading.</span></div>
Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-67734268171639984642015-03-26T12:16:00.003-06:002015-03-26T12:16:44.610-06:00Floral Belladone Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: Mystery Cotton from Colorado Fabrics</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: <a href="http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/belladone-dress.html">Deer & Doe Belladone </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Let me start by saying that I have so much regret...regret that I waited so long to make this pattern because it is fabulous. This is the first pattern I've made from <a href="http://www.deer-and-doe.fr/?lang=2">Deer & Doe</a>, a pattern company based in France, and this pattern has basically sold me on them as a whole. I had originally planned to make this pattern way back in the fall when I picked up this fall floral themed fabric. I don't know why I twiddled my thumbs for so long. Sadly now that it's nearly spring it probably won't get a lot of wear until August/September, but believe me when I say I'm going to wear it to death until winter's truly over. It snowed just a tiny bit yesterday so I have a little bit of time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Check out that diamond keyhole back! (definitely the technical term)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The pattern instructions come printed in both French and English and while they didn't hold your hand through the process they were still easy to understand and interpret. Based on the measurements I sewed a 40 through the bodice and waist and graded out to a 44 through the skirt. I think I could probably get a way with a 42 through the skirt just because it flares out naturally, but depending on the fabric the bigger size could make for a fuller skirt. The bodice fits pretty well but it's the slightest bit loose. I don't think it's loose enough that I could go down a size. Next time I'd probably take a half inch off each side around the back zipper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I'm pretty sure this is going to become a tried and true pattern for me. I'm already envisioning making a ton of different versions. I think you could really play around with contrast at the waistband and around the back and neckline where you stabilize with bias tape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Even though it did snow the other day I've got spring on the brain. There are a ton of other fall/winter patterns I wanted to sew this past season but it just didn't happen. I'm putting those aside for now and focusing on the upcoming season. I've been pinning all of the patterns I want to make over on my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/guildofgoods/spring-2015/">Spring 2015 pinterest board</a> while trying not to go to overboard. Do you guys plan what patterns you're going to make seasonally?
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<span style="font-size: small;">I finally finished the wingback chair! If you haven't been following along you can read about <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2015/01/upcoming-projects-reupholstering-and.html">phase 1</a>, <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2015/01/reuphostery-stripping-wingback-chair.html">phase 2</a>, and <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2015/02/reupholstery-spring-tying-padding-and.html">phase 3</a> by clicking the respective links. </span>Get ready for a lot of pictures in this post - I might have gone a little overboard but it's because I'm so happy with how this turned out and I'm really sad that it's finished. If you just want to see the finished pictures scroll down to the very bottom.</div>
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I'm going to start with a ton of pictures from the most recent update so you can see the whole process through to the finished chair.</div>
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The completed deck</div>
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Starting the inside arms and wings
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All in all this wasn't that hard just time consuming. I think the hardest part or part that took the longest time was stripping the chair. Other than that everything was rather straightforward. You repeat the same steps for each part of the chair it's just important to do things in the right order. Release cuts were hard for me at first but I got the hang of it by the end. Putting the tacks along the perimeter of the chair was also really hard at first and I couldn't manage to keep the spacing or the tacks in line. As I went I got the hang of it but I'm glad I started on the back first so I had time to learn. I learned so much about upholstery in general on this project and I really loved every moment of it. It was satisfying to see things slowly come together and it was nice to step away from the sewing machine for a bit. I also learned that I love the smell of the jute webbing that you use to stabilize parts of the chair. It smells so good I can't even explain it just trust me. So what do you guys think? Would you try an upholstery project? I have a ton of extra fabric and I think I'm going to make some pillows and maybe a little matching footstool. As always thanks for reading!
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Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-32886724748650033552015-02-28T21:57:00.000-07:002015-02-28T21:58:05.343-07:00By Hand London - Textured Sabrina Dress<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-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: textured ponte like knit - <a href="http://www.coloradofabrics.com/">Colorado Fabrics</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: <a href="http://byhandlondon.com/products/sabrina-dress">Sabrina Dress</a> - <a href="http://byhandlondon.com/">By Hand London</a></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: normal;">How's it going everyone? I feel like it's that part of the winter where I'm anxious for spring but we're really no where close - do you guys ever feel like that? That all being said I figured making a dress would perk me up even though it hasn't really been dress weather here. Oh well...This is a pattern I've made twice before to make dresses as Christmas presents for my two roommates. I never posted about those dresses because I hadn't taken any pictures but the pattern is pretty easy to follow and sew up.</span><br />
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Both times prior to making this version I had used a non-stretch fabric which gives the dress a much more crisp appearance. This is a pretty sturdy knit and I actually like the drape and weight of how this turned out. Not to mention that because it's a cozy knit fabric this dress is super comfortable. The pattern calls for an invisible zipper up the back. I left that out due to the ease of the knit and it was a good decision because I didn't need it at all. I actually might need to take in the dress a bit on the sides but I'm going to wait until after I wash it just in case it shrinks a little bit.<br />
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I flat-felled all of the seams in order to get a nice clean finish on the inside but I kind of wish I hadn't. The reason for that is that the texture and weight of the fabric makes the seams look a little bulky at least to me. I feel like if I had just left the seams unfinished the inside of the dress might be a little ugly but the outside would look more smooth. This dress can definitely be dressed up or down depending on what I wear it with and all in all I think it's a great addition to my wardrobe. I love the texture of the fabric - I actually think it might be the same fabric Erin from <a href="http://sewbon.com/">sewbon</a> used in her <a href="http://sewbon.com/2015/01/27/magena-fringe-jumper/">magena fringe jumper</a>. Textured fabrics really stand out to me as different and they just add that extra detail that you don't see in a lot of clothes. That being said it was super hard to photograph but I tried my best.<br />
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It felt great to make a dress and I'm already planning my next one. Hopefully I'll have some chair updates to share with you all by the end of the week...i'll just say, it's looking great!Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-83685514042601931122015-02-05T14:08:00.002-07:002015-02-05T14:10:24.249-07:00Lingerie: Cloth Habit's Watson Bra & Bikini and Rosy Ladyshorts Patterns<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-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: <a href="http://shop.clothhabit.com/collections/all/products/watson-bra-bikini">Watson Bra & Bikini </a>, <a href="http://shop.clothhabit.com/collections/all/products/rosy-ladyshorts">Rosy Ladyshorts</a> - Cloth Habit</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric/Notions: <a href="http://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/lingerie-kits/">Blackbird Lingerie Kit</a> </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/aim_elise/">Instagram</a> or Facebook you these pictures might look familiar. I just couldn't wait to share my latest creations with the world because I'm so excited and proud of how they turned out. This is my first venture into underwear/lingerie sewing and I can see why so many bloggers have been making their own undergarments nonstop over the last couple of months. It's addicting, easy, and a really quick project. I wanted to take a break from the wing back chair project (updates on that <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2015/01/reuphostery-stripping-wingback-chair.html">here</a> & <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2015/02/reupholstery-spring-tying-padding-and.html">here</a>) and sew something that I could finish quickly and feel accomplished.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Enter the <a href="http://shop.clothhabit.com/collections/all/products/watson-bra-bikini">Watson Bra & Bikini Pattern by Cloth Habit</a>, this pattern was just released a few months ago and people were giving it really good reviews. It's a nice entry into bra sewing as it doesn't involve underwire and it's only $15. The bra can be made in either the long line form pictured above or a shorter typical style bra. Over Christmas I ordered a lingerie kit from <a href="http://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/">Blackbird Fabrics</a> which was great. It included enough fabric to make the bra and two sets of underwear, it included all the notions, and it was only $35. The only problem I had is that shipping was kind of expensive since it was coming from Canada. Next time I would probably source my own notions and fabric, but as an alternative <a href="http://shop.greysfabric.com/collections/bra-kits">Grey's Fabric</a> based out of Boston also has lingerie kits and a lot of theirs are very lacy & hard to resist.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The pattern was really easy to understand and the diagrams were clear. Some of my elastic stitching was a little uneven and I could probably do a better job of stretching the elastic next time. I think that's just something you get a feel for over time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I made the bikini bottoms that were included in the Watson pattern and those were really straightforward and simple. Probably only took me about an hour to sew up completely. I had quite a bit of fabric left and so I decided to make another matching pair of underwear and so I downloaded the <a href="http://shop.clothhabit.com/collections/all/products/rosy-ladyshorts">Rosy Ladyshorts Pattern</a> which is a free pattern from Cloth Habit. I actually didn't have enough of the main pink fabric to cut out the pattern pieces completely so I hacked the pattern a bit in order to include a mesh panel using the leftover fabric from the bra band.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I actually think these are much cuter than the basic bikini underwear, but those could always be jazzed up with fancier elastic lace. I actually used a hem stretch lace for these which was a bad idea because it doesn't have nearly as much stretch as a stretch lace does. They fit fine, but they do dig in a little bit and I'm pretty sure that wouldn't be the case if the lace was different.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">All in all I'm really pleased and I know I will be coming back to this pattern again. The fit of the bra is quite nice and comfortable and it provides really good support considering there is no underwire. I'm on a bit of a buying ban however so it may be awhile before I do purchase new supplies. Until then I'm lucky enough to have a stash of other fabrics and projects (like the wing back chair!) to keep me busy.</span>Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-35435163270123277862015-02-02T13:33:00.000-07:002015-02-02T13:35:06.203-07:00Reupholstery: Spring tying, padding, and covering the seat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">I just thought I'd share a brief update of how my<a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2015/01/reuphostery-stripping-wingback-chair.html"> chair project</a> is coming along. It's going good so far if you can't tell by the pictures above.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1. The original chair</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2. The chair completely stripped and wiped down</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">3. The current progress on the chair. The seat padding has been added and the top fabric cut out but it is not yet attached. I have to sew together the fabric that goes along the deck and add piping before I can staple it down completely.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">4. The first stage in reconstructing the chair was to apply new webbing to the bottom. This is what holds the springs.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">5. The springs then got tied on to the webbing</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">6. Then the springs got tied down themselves in an 8-point tie. This helps to compress them into shape and make them act as a unit when you're sitting down.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">7. I stained the legs and all parts underneath the chair that would be visible a nice rosewood color. The springs were covered with a piece of burlap.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">8. Edge roll was added along the edge of the seat in order to help stabilize an area that gets a lot of wear and tear. Cotton batting was added on top of the burlap for padding and to smooth out an bumps from the springs.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">9. The foam for the seat was cut out and glued onto another piece of burlap. This piece of burlap then got stapled down to the chair effectively holding the foam seat in place.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">10. Maurice the cat thinks that it's good as is.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">11. A layer of Dacron got glued on top and around the deck to add more padding.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">12. The seat fabric has been cut out and checked for fit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Even thought I haven't had much time during the week to work on this it's actually coming along quite nicely. I'm hoping to finish it up in the coming week so check back soon! </span>Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-57481263642415652612015-01-21T15:32:00.000-07:002015-01-21T15:33:56.858-07:00Reupholstery: Stripping the Wingback Chair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">So I got around to the wingback chair I mentioned in my <a href="http://www.guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2015/01/upcoming-projects-reupholstering-and.html">previous post</a> this past weekend. I couldn't have asked for a better weekend to get started. It was in the upper 50's and sunny and perfect to sit outside with the radio on while ripping off fabric and playing tug-of-war with staples.</span> </span>I don't have too much to say about the process at this point because you really just remove staples, remove fabric, and repeat. I've been keeping the old fabric pieces and labeling them as I take them off so that I have a template for my new fabric. I've also managed to salvage some of the old materials. So far I've found a penny and some crazy 80's fabric under the green fabric. I should have all of the old material off by the end of the night and I'm planning to get started immediately on re-tying the springs! I have a bunch of pictures below that are mostly in order of the removal process.</div>
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Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-30798005133981079102015-01-08T13:06:00.002-07:002015-01-08T13:08:56.393-07:00Upcoming Projects: Reupholstering and Sewing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">One of the projects I'm most excited to get started on is re-upholstering this wingback chair. I found this thing on the side of the street last fall for free and carried it home where it then sat in the garage for the last couple of months. I finally brought it inside and into my room, and as you can see my roommates dog immediately tried to claim it as her chair. The chair is actually in great condition, the current fabric is a little stained and worn around the lower deck, but other than that it's fine. Right now my room mostly consists of things that are green, white, dark brown, and some gold and bronze. I really want to add some color into this 'reading corner' and I figured this chair would be a great place to start. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I just purchased a whopping 8 yards of this <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0374228/hamilton-reflections-fuchsia">medium weight cotton Hamilton Reflections Fuchsia fabric</a> (shown above) from <a href="https://www.fabric.com/">fabric.com</a>. It was pretty pricey, but I had a giftcard (thanks grandma!) from Christmas that I decided to put to use. I think the print will be big enough to not be overly busy while adding in some pops of color that are complementary to the room currently. I definitely think it will modernize the chair for sure! I'm also planning on getting some fabric to make pillows in other fun bright colors that I can sit on the chair or throw on my bed. One of the fabrics is shown above, and it is also from fabric.com - I haven't ordered it yet. I just got an email saying the fabric is a going to ship a little bit behind schedule due to all of the orders they're currently processing (everyone probably got giftcards for Christmas). In the meantime I need to pick up some burlap, foam padding, staples, twine, dacron, and cording. I'm debating on whether i want to line the borders of the chair with cording/piping or use tacks. While I'm waiting on the fabric to get here I'm going to start stripping the chair and retying the springs and adding new padding. I'm so excited about this project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Before they sold out last fall I managed to purchase one of the denim kits that <a href="http://www.closetcasefiles.com/">Closet Case Files</a> was selling with the <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern">ginger jeans pattern</a>. The kit came with the pattern and enough denim and notions to make two pairs of jeans. The pattern is a skinny jean pattern that includes a normal rise and high waist variation. My kit came before I left for break, but I haven't gotten a chance to do anything with it. I need to get some muslin fabric to make up a practice version before I cut into the denim. Once I get the fit together I'm going to whip these up because I love jeans and two new pairs tailored to my body specifically sounds like a dream!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I also purchased a <a href="http://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/watson-bra-panty-kit-sapphire-black/">Watson Bra & Panty Kit</a> from <a href="http://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/">Blackbird Fabrics</a> in the peach color (the photo above shows the sapphire and black kit). The kit includes enough fabric and notions to make one bra/underwear set. The pattern isn't included, but the pattern I'm planning to use (shown in the photo above on the left) is the <a href="http://shop.clothhabit.com/products/watson-bra-bikini">Watson Bra and Bikini Pattern</a> from <a href="http://shop.clothhabit.com/">Cloth Habit</a>. The pattern includes variations for both a long line bra (shown above) and a regular length bra, both sans underwire. I've seen and read great reviews of this pattern and it looks like a pretty introductory pattern to the lingerie world of patterns. I've been accumulating quite a stash of knit fabrics that would work great with this pattern and I think it would be a good way to use those little scraps I always seem to have left behind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I have a list of other patterns and fabrics I want to sew into things, but the stuff listed above is what I'm focusing on first and foremost. Plus this post is already long enough so I'll leave you with that. If you're really interested check out my<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/guildofgoods/"> pinterest page</a> and look at the Patterns Fall/Winter board. Hopefully I'll have time to work on some things soon!</span>Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-5333011305637229472015-01-06T12:06:00.001-07:002015-01-06T12:06:25.718-07:00Christmas Makes: Finlayson Sweaters, a White Russian Sweatshirt<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-size: small;">I had a wonderful holiday, I got to go home for two weeks and spend a bunch of time with my family. It was great to get away from work and things in CO for awhile, but it is nice to be back. There's a few weeks before the semester actually starts back up again so I have time to get back in the swing of things here, and do some recharging. Before I left for break I did quite a bit of sewing. I made both of my roommates <a href="http://byhandlondon.com/products/sabrina-dress">By Hand London Sabrina dresses</a> (which I'm not going to post today because I only have one subpar picture). Both dresses fit great considering I didn't make muslins of them as I wanted them to be a surprise. I ended up hemming one by about 4 inches and taking the other in just a wee bit on the sides.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: Black Ethnic Diamond on White Cotton French Terry Blend Knit Fabric - <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/">Girl Charlee</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> 2 x 1 White Cotton Solid Rib Knit - <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/">Girl Charlee</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: <a href="http://threadtheory.ca/collections/store/products/finlayson-sweater">Finlayson Sweater Pattern</a> - <a href="http://threadtheory.ca/">Thread Theory Designs, Inc. </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've never made my brother, dad, or grandpa anything I've sewn so I thought this Christmas I'd gift them all with <a href="http://threadtheory.ca/collections/patterns/products/finlayson-sweater">Finlayson Sweaters</a>. This was my first time using a Thread Theory pattern and my first time really sewing any menswear. I thought the pattern instructions were clear and organized and very well written, and all three of my sweaters turned out fantastic. One thing I really liked about this pattern was the different ways you could customize the sweater. I chose to make the version lacking the hood and front pocket, but I was still able to add details at the collar and back of the neck. I think the collar is my favorite part of this sweater. I love how it folds over and how the use of a contrasting fabric really stands out. This sweater was for my brother who's 23. I thought this print was really fun and 'young' and I was hoping he'd like it a lot.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: Deep Forest Cotton Modal Lycra French Terry Knit & Sandalwood Cotton Modal Lycra French Terry Knit</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">-</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I unfortunately didn't get pictures of my dad and grandpa wearing their Finlayson's, but they fit them both great as well. I made my dad the Forest Green one and my grandpa the Sandalwood color. I think they were both surprised that I had made them sweaters. It was fun to see the looks on their faces when they realized that, yes, I really did make them! For these two I didn't use ribbing on the cuffs or hem, instead I just used the terry knit fabric. Girl Charlee didn't have ribbing in matching colors and I thought white or black would stand out too much.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: Koala Gray Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Fleece Fabric - <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/">Girl Charlee</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Black Cotton Solid Rib Knit - <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/">Girl Charlee</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Black Piping - <a href="http://www.joannfabrics.com/">JoAnn Fabrics</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: <a href="http://www.capitalchicpatterns.com/products/white-russian">White Russian Sweatshirt</a> - <a href="http://www.capitalchicpatterns.com/">Capital Chic Patterns </a><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Last, but certainly not the least is a gray quilted White Russian Sweatshirt that I made for my mom. I've made two White Russians before ( <a href="http://www.guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2014/09/navy-blue-quilted-white-russian.html">one quilted</a> and another <a href="http://www.guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2014/12/rochesterny-flower-city-inspired-white.html">appliqued</a> ) and loved the way they both turned out. My mom had previously mentioned wanting a quilted one, and boy did I pull out all the stops on this one. I loved the way it turned out so much I wanted to keep it. I used real ribbing for the cuffs, hem, and collar which makes it look more like a RTW item. My favorite detail besides the quilting is the black piping I added at the raglan seams! I'm not going to lie, I was inspired by the piping on this <a href="http://katyandlaney.com/2014/12/10/an-enormous-wool-top/">fabulous wool top</a> that Katy from <a href="http://katyandlaney.com/">Katy & Laney</a> made. All in all I think it was a successful, but a little stressful, handmade gift giving season. Next year if I make clothes for my family I want to start much much earlier that way I don't have to cram it all in last minute. I'm planning on posting again later today or sometime tomorrow on all of the upcoming projects I have planned. Can't wait to get back to my sewing machine now that I've had some time away.</span>Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-29763941940223674142014-12-08T14:28:00.003-07:002014-12-08T14:29:38.528-07:00Rochester,NY - Flower City Inspired White Russian Sweatshirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Fabric: White Waffle Knit Fleece - Colorado Fabrics</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Pattern: </span><a href="http://www.capitalchicpatterns.com/products/white-russian"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">White Russian</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> - </span><a href="http://www.capitalchicpatterns.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Capital Chic Patterns</span></a><br />
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After I made my first <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2014/09/navy-blue-quilted-white-russian.html">quilted white russian sweatshirt</a> I knew I'd be making another before long. I picked up this fabric from Colorado Fabrics when I went down to Denver around September. It's hard to see in the pictures but the right side of the fabric actually is textured with a waffle pattern while the inside/wrong side is some of the softest fleece I've ever felt. The material has a bit of stretch to it and it's kind of spongy. I know that's a weird description but really there's no other way to describe it. When you pinch it between your fingers it almost feels like a foam mattress pad. The inspiration for this sweatshirt comes from Rochester, NY where I lived for a year a couple years back. Rochester was originally referred to as the 'flour city' due to producing a ton of flour, but as farming practices changed and the city did as well the nickname got changed to 'flower city'.<br />
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Since the fabric I was using was already textured I decided to do some applique instead of quilting on this version. Out of a black knit fabric I cut out 5 pieces that I traced from the city of Rochester logo. I then pinned them on the center of my fabric and started to sew them on. I quickly realized that picking knit fabric to applique probably wasn't the smartest idea because it immediately started to stretch out of proportion. I ended up handing basting the pieces down, but they still ended up shifting a bit. After applying the applique the rest of the sweatshirt was a breeze to sew.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I figured I'd probably wear this sweatshirt to go snowboarding in a lot because the fabric was so cozy. With that in mind I chose to lengthen the pattern by 4 inches at the hem and grade out from the waist to the hem an inch on each side. I wanted a looser fit because I like to layer clothes when I go snowboarding and I didn't want to feel too bulky.</span> </span><br />
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I've already worn this twice to go snowboarding in and I love the feel and the length of it. I prefer to wear longer styled things so that when I fall (which happens a lot) less snow gets in my pants! I finished this and a couple projects ages ago, but never got around to blogging them. For me, if I don't take pictures and post something within a week of finishing I find that I'm less inclined to post it. Usually I've already started on a new project and am just so focused on that I forget about what I've made. With that said I'm trying to catch up on sharing the recent items I've made and the new stuff I'm working on: lots of Christmas sewing!Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-52463969419352273412014-10-23T14:35:00.000-06:002014-10-23T14:36:48.078-06:00Kelly Skirt <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: <a href="http://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/kelly-skirt-sewing-pattern">Kelly Skirt - Megan Nielsen</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: <a href="http://www.joann.com/plaiditudes-collection--brush-cotton-herringbone-green-magenta/13347281.html#q=plaiditude&start=2">Plaiditudes Collection - Brush Cotton Herringbone Brown & Black - JoAnn Fabrics</a> (they no longer have this color)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I'd been wanting to make more skirts and dresses that had a 'fall/winter' feel to them so when I saw this heavier herringbone fabric I knew that it was destined to be a skirt. This was a fairly straightforward sew, and one of my favorite parts is that it has lined pockets! I'm not sure why it is but I love dresses and skirts that have pockets on them. In addition to the pockets the skirt buttons up the front and has pleats in both the front and the back. In hindsight I wish I had chosen lighter buttons for the center front so that they'd stand out a bit more. My buttonhole foot was working this time and so getting those button holes done was a breeze.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I lined the pockets with this malachite cotton silk I had leftover from <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2014/05/recycled-coffee-sack-turns-into-tote-bag.html">this tote bag project</a>. Unfortunately I only had a few scraps left otherwise I think I would've lined the entire skirt. The pattern doesn't call for a lining, or include a pattern for one; however, you'd just need a rectangle, but having one would make it a little heavier for colder days. I ended up hemming it about 4 inches more than the pattern called for. I don't think I'd hem it that short again, probably just 2 inches next time, but the original hemline wasn't flattering as it was hitting mid knee. I thought about unpicking the hem and making it a little longer since I realized it looked pretty short once I put it on, but then I decided I'd most likely be wearing this with tights or leggings this winter and decided to leave it. Interestingly it is finger length (did you guys have that rule in school about shorts/skirts/dresses needing to be finger length too?) but the bell shape because of the pleats makes it look shorter than it really is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I'm not sure how big of a fan I am of the pleats on the back, from the side at least I feel like it adds to my back side but not in the most pleasant way. I interfaced the waistband and next time would also interface the center front placket in order to avoid stretching with the buttonholes. The only problem I had was that my waistband ended up really tight, so much that it was gaping and I had to sew a snap closure underneath the top button. I'm pretty sure I cut my pattern pieces out correctly, however when you sew on the waistband you leave some overhang that gets trimmed off when you turn the pieces right side out. I think next time I'd leave the overhang and sacrifice the look of everything being lined up down the center. I'm okay with the waistband buttons being a little off center from the center placket. Especially if it means I can eat, move comfortably, or breath when wearing the skirt. I made another version of this for my roommate out of some scrap fabric she had and hers fits perfectly. I'll have to take some pictures of it because it's very different than my version: side zipper, faux button placket, scalloped hem, faux pockets! As always, thanks for reading.</span>Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-59272653816149203132014-10-13T10:33:00.001-06:002014-10-13T10:33:41.933-06:00Scoop Neck High Back Long Sleeve Golden Nettie Bodysuit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: Mustard Yellow Solid Cotton Spandex Knit Fabric - <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/mustard-yellow-solid-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric-p-5285.html">Girl Charlee</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/patterns/nettie-pattern">Nettie Dress & Bodysuit - Closet Case Files</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you're thinking another Nettie Bodysuit? The answer is an unapologetic yes! I'm loving this pattern for fall, mainly because wearing super stretchy knit fabric is really comfortable, but also because of how warm and cozy these bodysuits are. When the pattern came out earlier in the summer the thought of wearing a skin tight bodysuit in the hot sun wasn't really appealing to me. Now that the weather has cooled down though these things are great! This was a super quick sew considering that this was my second time working with the pattern, <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2014/09/high-neck-low-back-nettie.html">I'd previously made a three quarter length sleeve, high neck, low back version</a>. It took about 3 hours from cutting the fabric to finish, enough time to finish House of Cards and start watching Bates Motel - which has a nice eerie feel to it, perfect for October.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This fabric had a lot of stretch to it similar to the fabric I used for my last Nettie. I wanted to avoid wrinkles around the midsection due to the fabric being too loose so I sewed an 8 through the bust, graded down to a 6 in the waist, and then went out to a 12 through the hips. There are no wrinkles this time and it doesn't feel too tight. I think I could get away with a 10 in the hips. The 12 fits nicely over my bottom, but it's not necessarily snug which isn't an issue just something I might tweak in the future. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Last time I also had some problems with stretching under the armscye, but the high back seems to have rectified that and I didn't need to make any adjustments throughout the shoulder. Overall I really like the way the scoop neck fits and I like that it's not too low. I had considered getting some other fabric or stretch lace to make a contrasting binding around the neckline, but decided to just go the straightforward route this time. I have a fancy schmancy Nettie dress planned that I think I'm going to incorporate lace into.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Can we talk about how fun this skirt is by the way? Have a great week you guys!</span>Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-35608772425789177402014-10-06T12:13:00.001-06:002014-10-06T12:15:26.512-06:00Nettie Bodysuit Skirt Hack<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-size: x-small;">Pattern: Nettie Bodysuit/Dress that I hacked into this skirt - <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/">Closet Case Files</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I had picked up about 2 yards of this fabric earlier this summer to make a dress with, but when my mom was in town I ended up making her a dress instead. I thought I'd have enough fabric left over to still make myself a dress but I didn't use my fabric wisely and instead only had enough to make a skirt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I started looking for knit skirt patterns and was considering purchasing the <a href="https://www.colettepatterns.com/sewing/mabel">Mabel skirt by Colette Patterns</a> but I held off. Later that same day I happened to be tracing new pieces for an upcoming Nettie Bodysuit and I realized that the dress variation bottom would probably be easily transformed into a skirt, the only piece I'd need to draft would be a waistband. So using the dress bottom and front pieces I started at a size 8 and graded up to a 12 about 4 inches down, to accommodate my derriere, and then went down to a 10. After sewing the two side seams together, which only took about 10 minutes, I cut a 2 inch wide piece two inches shorter than measurement of my waist skirt opening. I pressed it in half but only sewed one half (right sides together) to the raw edge of the waistband opening. This way when I folded it up and over I was able to slip stitch my loose edge of my waistband piece to the inside of the skirt and hide the stitching from attaching the waistband. I forgot to include seam allowances when cutting my waistband piece so instead of an inch waistband, it's about a quarter inch instead, but that's okay!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It was cold the morning I was taking these pictures so I threw a sweater on top of the <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2014/09/high-neck-low-back-nettie.html">Nettie bodysuit</a> I'm wearing with the skirt. Even though I'm not a big pattern wearer I can see this skirt being a fun way to break up some of the 'dullness' that goes along with winter. Plus it looks great with a sweater thrown over or a shirt tucked in. The best part about pairing it with my bodysuit is that there was no bulk around the mid-section. The best part about knit skirts however, is how nice they look but how comfy they are, win win!</span>Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-54773168591859579552014-09-29T13:00:00.000-06:002014-10-06T12:14:26.399-06:00Scraptember Inspired Polly Tank Top<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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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Yes that's a goat, her name's Connie. Also it's weird to see myself in the exact same pose with the exact same facial expression</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern:<a href="http://byhandlondon.com/products/polly-top"> Polly Tank Top</a> - <a href="http://byhandlondon.com/">By Hand London</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: Scrap fabric leftover from a<a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2014/07/easy-breezy-kimono-style-cardigan.html"> kimono I made</a> and a <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2014/01/sewing-ruffled-short-sleeve-dress-shirt.html">disaster shirt</a> I took apart </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I had a little modeling session this morning, it was more that I couldn't figure out what I wanted to wear this shirt with. As you can see on the left I started a little more casually, but then I decided I didn't really want to wear that to work so I changed and then decided to take a few more pictures. Connie, one of our backyard goats, decided to help me model. I think she thought I was hiding food. After I made my <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2014/08/chambray-and-batik-polly-tank-top.html">first Polly</a>, I knew I wanted to make another one and this is sort of what I was envisioning. Last week Morgan from <a href="http://crabandbee.com/">Crab & Bee</a> posted this <a href="http://crabandbee.com/2014/09/22/triangulated-scrap-dress/">gorgeous triangulated scrap dress</a> she had made in honor of <a href="http://sewcialists.wordpress.com/2014/09/01/kicking-off-scraptember/">Scraptember</a>, and it was my inspiration for this top.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I used leftover scraps from a Renfrew top I had made last year back when I really didn't know what I was doing (I still don't know what I'm doing half of the time, I'm just a little better nowadays) and made a knit pattern out of a chiffon like fabric, and from the kimono I made earlier this spring (both links are listed up top!). It was kind of fun trying to get the pieces I needed out of the fabric I had on hand. You can't see it in the picture above but the cream fabric that's supposed to be cut in one piece had to be cut in two because of the shape so it's seamed together up the center. I had to also sew the back in two pieces down the center for the same reason. That's sort of where the fun ended for me, I realized while I was making this that I don't really have a lot of practice sewing silky, shifty, easy fraying fabrics. I kind of hate them, a lot. They're a pain in the ass to cut out, there's no ease, and just super fiddly all around. Most sewers seem to be afraid of sewing with knits, but the majority of the things I've made since I started this blog have been with knit fabrics and so I feel confident making those. I know the only way to become more comfortable is to continue to sew with these types of fabric just like I did when I was starting with knits. Still, yuck. All in all it came out okay. One of the shoulder straps is more narrow, and the hem was originally uneven but I fixed that up easily enough.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Speaking of the hem, I don't think I will sew it the same way the next time I make another of these tops. The instructions have you sew a line of stitching at 5/8ths of an inch, then press it up, and then fold it again. It was hard for me to hem such a big rounded hem. I think I will sew a line of stitching at 5/8ths of inch, press up and trim the excess to about 1/8th of an inch and then use my rolled hem foot to sew a tiny hem. Because this fabric frays intensely I finished all of my seams using french seams. I sewed and 8 up top, graded down to a 6 through the waist, and back out to an 8 in the hips. Last time I had noted a little bit of a swayback issue, but this fabric has a lot more drape and I don't have that issue with this top. Can you guys believe it's already going to be October???</span></div>
Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-17564601377953613842014-09-22T21:36:00.002-06:002014-09-22T21:36:48.126-06:00Navy Blue Quilted White Russian Sweatshirt <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric: <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/indigo-blue-cotton-jersey-sweatshirt-fleece-knit-fabric-p-9259.html">Indigo Blue Cotton Jersey Sweatshirt Fleece Knit Fabric</a> - <a href="https://www.girlcharlee.com/">Girl Charlee</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: <a href="http://www.capitalchicpatterns.com/products/white-russian">White Russian</a> - <a href="http://www.capitalchicpatterns.com/">Capital Chic Patterns </a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">So now that I'm very into sewing up my fall wardrobe, it's back to being 80 this week, and while I'm loving the warmer weather it's so frustrating to not be able to wear any of my recent makes. I whipped this sweatshirt up this weekend and am now wanting to wear it everyday, it's truly such a ready to wear item, I can't even take it. Usually I try to avoid cutting out my fabric and sewing on the same day to not get into an angry impatient sewing mood. But there were only 4 main pieces not counting hem, collar, and neck band and it looked like a pretty straightforward pattern. Since I've been more focused on 'quality makes' this has been one of the quickest things I've sewn up. I cut the fabric out in the morning and quilted the front section, took a <a href="http://instagram.com/p/tOXux2tT_k/?modal=true">coffee break</a> (shameless plug: did you guys notice my new social media icons on the right sidebar?) , and then got back to it and was done in about two hours. Such a nice easy sew it was honestly very satisfying. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Ok, let's talk about my favorite part: the quilting! The pattern called for pre-quilted sweatshirt fabric if you could find it or you could quilt your own. They didn't have any pre-quilted fabric on the <a href="https://www.girlcharlee.com/">Girl Charlee site</a> when I was shopping around and I figured it'd be more fun to quilt a custom design anyways. I decided to just stick to a basic diamond pattern, but i feel like it lives up to the namesake of the pattern company and makes it feel less "sweatshirty" and more chic. To get the thickness needed for the quilting to show up I used cotton batting that I had picked up at JoAnn's and layed out my design with chalk. I cut two front pieces out so that I wouldn't have to have the batting showing on the inside. The batting and the extra layer of fabric do make it a little bulky, but there is still a lot of shape and ease. I almost feel like it looks like one of those fencer uniforms. Enguarde! A part of me almost wishes I had sewn the quilting in contrasting fabric to get more of a pop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I did run across a little problem when attaching the bias piece to the neck band. Even though this fabric is a knit fabric it didn't have a lot of stretch, and even with a lot of trying I couldn't get the neck band to stretch enough to not have wrinkles around the neck seam. I didn't really want to cut out a new piece, so I added a pleat to the top back (which is what you can kind of see in the above right picture) and then re-sewed down the neck binding and it fit perfectly. Next time if my fabric doesn't have stretch I'll remember to cut that piece a little bit bigger, interestingly I didn't have a problem with my bottom hem or cuff pieces. There weren't any instructions included for how to finish the seams. I ended up doing my usual zig-zag stitch followed by some grading down to reduce bulk, but I'm sure most people with sergers just finish them that way. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I already have two more variations of this in mind which I will hopefully get to share with you all soon. What do you think, are you a fan of the fancy sweatshirt?</span></span></div>
Aimeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320356408388607083noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5470394675846409086.post-20557990077987938612014-09-15T14:17:00.000-06:002014-09-15T14:18:20.623-06:00High Neck Low Back Nettie<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-size: x-small;">Fabric: Hunter Green Solid Cotton Spandex Knit - <a href="https://www.girlcharlee.com/">Girl Charlee </a></span> <br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pattern: <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/patterns/nettie-pattern">Nettie Dress & Bodysuit - Closet Case Files</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Life is funny sometimes. You get older, things change, people change, and sometimes at the age of 26 you find yourself wearing an adult sized onesie. It's like being a baby all over again except this time you remember it, not mention much more fashionable! Which is why we're calling it a bodysuit. That makes me think of something sleek, high fashion, and a little femme fatale. The designer of this bodysuit is none other than <a href="http://closetcasefiles.com/about-edit/">Heather Lou</a> from<a href="http://closetcasefiles.com/"> Closet Case Files</a>. Heather is the brainchild behind the <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/patterns/bombshell-swimsuit">Bombshell Swimsuit</a> which <a href="http://guildofgoods.blogspot.com/2014/07/bombshell-swimsuit.html">I made previously this summer</a>. Heather's also really nice and professional. I know this firsthand because I emailed her with some issues I was having and she got back to me ASAP, was helpful, and didn't make me feel like an amateur for having problems. It's scary when you first enter the sewing world and you see people pumping out amazing pieces of clothing with awesome technique. When you get treated like an equal it makes asking questions and chiming in a lot easier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">When this pattern was first released I actually wasn't that interested. But then I thought about things I complain about in my everyday wardrobe: bulky tucked in shirts and weird waist bulge when wearing a shirt tucked into a skirt. The Nettie really fixes all of those things because of how it's constructed and the body conforming nature of a stretchy knit fabric, not to mention the pattern includes variations on front and back neckline and arm lengths making it pretty versatile. If bodysuits still aren't your thing there's a variation for a dress included. This was my first time buying fabric from <a href="https://www.girlcharlee.com/">Girl Charlee</a> and the only thing I didn't like was that you can only buy fabric in whole yards. I ended up getting 2 yards of this even though I only needed about 1 and a quarter, but that's okay because I had a gift card from my sister (thanks, Renee!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I chose to make the high neck and low back variation with 3/4 length sleeves because I have zero pieces of clothing like that in my closet currently. Overall this is super easy to make and the only time intensive part was sewing in the shelf bra and bra cups in order to have support and go sans bra due to the low back. When I was trying this on before sewing it all together I realized that for some reason the shoulder/armpit seam in the back was falling in front of my natural shoulder/armpit and causing there to be an excess of fabric underneath the armpit area. When I would put my arms down this extra fabric would get stretched to the back and pull around the front creating a bunch of armpit stretch ripples which you can see a little bit in the top picture. This is when I emailed Heather and asked her for tips/suggestions/and my ideas of what was happening. She gave me great advice and I ended up cutting the back piece armscye lower and re-cutting the sleeves to fit. It helped a little bit, but if you went up and looked in that top picture you can still see some stretching and ripples. I think this is mainly due to the low back cut, the breadth of my upper back, and the stretchy quality of the fabric. This fabric had over a 50% stretch and I think if it was a little less stretchy it might not have pulled as much, and the bodysuit would have fit more snug overall. I have plans to make a scoop neck, high back variation so I'm interested to see if that fits better or if these are adjustments I just need to make when working with this pattern. I sewed a size 8 through the bust and the waist and graded up to a 12 through the hips. I think next time, especially when working with fabric that has so much ease I'll grade down to a 6 in the waist because it was a little loose and I was getting some wrinkles when moving around. I like how this turned out and it feels really comfortable. I can see myself wearing this a ton this fall, especially layered with cardigans! I wore it to a bbq this weekend and got a bunch of compliments on the low back, and then a bunch more praise when I said that I made it. Always the best feeling.</span></div>
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