tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37925040805461879712024-02-07T00:42:29.187-08:00bespokeabilitya journal of my sewing hits & missesbespokeabilityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147913254360865029noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792504080546187971.post-55851959537805067262022-07-11T17:48:00.001-07:002022-07-11T17:48:30.033-07:00Butterick 5362 (from 1998) in Navy Floral<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuQ3vAwgtgrl6jNsX1lkbLhi9vVfRmKfgdWS6kPEmJBN45t6dY4QFiRRQp34kt_IxzelKmu4gRSMjup2nzOwegyjGhfO2EiuyS2s9h5At_3mqtpERBQCx7LkGtEhr8s_uLvEeEArf49EhOT8qZWG5ozTaZHxHGViDSFHmB7oiUvs2KyttOCaQIy-XQw/s4032/99154041-449C-42BA-AE3E-791FF222057E_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuQ3vAwgtgrl6jNsX1lkbLhi9vVfRmKfgdWS6kPEmJBN45t6dY4QFiRRQp34kt_IxzelKmu4gRSMjup2nzOwegyjGhfO2EiuyS2s9h5At_3mqtpERBQCx7LkGtEhr8s_uLvEeEArf49EhOT8qZWG5ozTaZHxHGViDSFHmB7oiUvs2KyttOCaQIy-XQw/w480-h640/99154041-449C-42BA-AE3E-791FF222057E_1_201_a.heic" width="480" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I've had Butterick 5362 for ages, but I had never used until this project. The pattern is from 1998, and it seems readily available on Etsy, Amazon, and eBay.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4S4LdjI6Mx4zjKUT5nrcLOa6svxz9cUBEOAuYVcCenBTYP-Gb1GiB6VBtxWBXJ5sLAPTTztqH9sDVbe86wu6oFxwGl5GIOiJ_dzLy-RlVXjLcZzpb9XSEI0sy48_BoMaAlQIAtAHJy6YFT92PDwWEKeXjOpokFBDpyngOmN3X_UmvdtpPservP9TTw/s4032/186F939D-C8F2-4BF4-9EAD-96283E5BE7AB_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4S4LdjI6Mx4zjKUT5nrcLOa6svxz9cUBEOAuYVcCenBTYP-Gb1GiB6VBtxWBXJ5sLAPTTztqH9sDVbe86wu6oFxwGl5GIOiJ_dzLy-RlVXjLcZzpb9XSEI0sy48_BoMaAlQIAtAHJy6YFT92PDwWEKeXjOpokFBDpyngOmN3X_UmvdtpPservP9TTw/w480-h640/186F939D-C8F2-4BF4-9EAD-96283E5BE7AB_1_201_a.heic" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">My daughter, the not-her-real-name Mehetabel, is nursing her baby (my grandson! 💖), and I am determined to make her some usable (and hopefully cute) clothing. Yes, things that button up the front are great choices, but I got to thinking that a dress that zips in front would be easy to use. That's where Butterick 5362 entered the picture. I was perusing my pattern stash and couldn't find exactly what I wanted, so when I saw this pattern I thought it would do.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8W9d51jpFJpQJEyiKwnp9O93lKNZ0gb-KOboPpYkmx31jju9xNTvUjaKejqNZ96rx9iCrnaibXxJTnoMudH5Hzxd04ktPFMOWybbMRLOsn30G0lB_4fGFGOu6grBHARLVIfcLn-2pQefc2RnZG-HAPJk7zOCuk_Lc1jWYH7J61mJwqJ-pndV_jSpjg/s879/E434F120-75BA-411D-BF4E-44E341DA6477.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="573" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8W9d51jpFJpQJEyiKwnp9O93lKNZ0gb-KOboPpYkmx31jju9xNTvUjaKejqNZ96rx9iCrnaibXxJTnoMudH5Hzxd04ktPFMOWybbMRLOsn30G0lB_4fGFGOu6grBHARLVIfcLn-2pQefc2RnZG-HAPJk7zOCuk_Lc1jWYH7J61mJwqJ-pndV_jSpjg/w418-h640/E434F120-75BA-411D-BF4E-44E341DA6477.jpeg" width="418" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The pattern is for a pullover dress without closures. Instead of cutting the front bodice on the fold, I added 5/8" seam allowance so that I could add a zipper. I knew that just putting a zipper in the bodice wouldn't be enough, so I also added a center front seam and seam allowance to the skirt.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8r6nQFx3zvUa1qYvpYHj_QQHusft_ni3IcmOcfRVrMm5meybX-vkdai5E9l_gzl5DPnQn3Ir85N-ftA2pevUpj-nR1pLwkM3vOEYw3qyg6Mm1GV591ebjkcg9lEJpEnxuVVSFtMGM63S7c5VFsL0AzGTlJMlEC996TL6Pw1HZO_EC-6DoMznbuj_6WQ/s4032/FB107D1E-9678-414D-9AAF-18914DA524D0_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8r6nQFx3zvUa1qYvpYHj_QQHusft_ni3IcmOcfRVrMm5meybX-vkdai5E9l_gzl5DPnQn3Ir85N-ftA2pevUpj-nR1pLwkM3vOEYw3qyg6Mm1GV591ebjkcg9lEJpEnxuVVSFtMGM63S7c5VFsL0AzGTlJMlEC996TL6Pw1HZO_EC-6DoMznbuj_6WQ/w480-h640/FB107D1E-9678-414D-9AAF-18914DA524D0_1_201_a.heic" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I used a 22" invisible zipper down the front, and I'm happy to say it works well!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyEkUcMEwdbGfdVkpMb6t8RoRJ9kE28Zoip5rbBGw94VnQx6guIcnCnSit0w9ihy0LPXLZ8SXS8_fLDExTmnOjdYta2RkRqCz5VJBOZG7Ie4MKHf0wC5IIgTwMnfIbFi6q4GKLoCBm93LTpQBeXJF8_p-jqdLYdjuGKyFoSU3tHl4g-pQ0h6COcxBHA/s3645/0C742F9B-55F1-44BC-A477-AFC61C6A958F_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3645" data-original-width="1699" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyEkUcMEwdbGfdVkpMb6t8RoRJ9kE28Zoip5rbBGw94VnQx6guIcnCnSit0w9ihy0LPXLZ8SXS8_fLDExTmnOjdYta2RkRqCz5VJBOZG7Ie4MKHf0wC5IIgTwMnfIbFi6q4GKLoCBm93LTpQBeXJF8_p-jqdLYdjuGKyFoSU3tHl4g-pQ0h6COcxBHA/w298-h640/0C742F9B-55F1-44BC-A477-AFC61C6A958F_1_201_a.heic" width="298" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I decided not to use the included skirt pattern because I thought Mehetabel might prefer something looser in our 100 degree heat. The skirt is made up of two rectangles the width of the fabric--one width in back and one width (split down the center) in front. I then added a 12" (plus seam allowance and hem) tier to the dress--this was made with 3 widths. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-Sq_gQTXWa3Dd8UJkSoysq1N13N--1vcf-VksR5X2lePioGG5C0tu_Ed2fZX6s5TqxNTuCRyJTSn9gf57X0wHTaViwQzQhu0rx-xeiK_r-xGOVWtIU96AtwTbTiHrOfrysci2uQ5gFK3fe9df4NhzCmmF_SdGRlsLudOiYIw7ZbREjWliCskvYL3OQ/s4032/F59AC84E-F1C2-4A74-B245-848AB5520366_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-Sq_gQTXWa3Dd8UJkSoysq1N13N--1vcf-VksR5X2lePioGG5C0tu_Ed2fZX6s5TqxNTuCRyJTSn9gf57X0wHTaViwQzQhu0rx-xeiK_r-xGOVWtIU96AtwTbTiHrOfrysci2uQ5gFK3fe9df4NhzCmmF_SdGRlsLudOiYIw7ZbREjWliCskvYL3OQ/w480-h640/F59AC84E-F1C2-4A74-B245-848AB5520366_1_201_a.heic" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The bodice is self-lined. I used my usual trick of trimming the lining about 1/8" smaller at the neckline and armscyes. I used the burrito method to enclose the armscyes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGU94QR-rzgM0JPdS-xFU8VMhL2Cuioc2l-NzKLA6Ld56dhuGkkAyrfMqPe8rQlF-6oghn5Vu5dnwufnuVd5rDWqH9d-w17CxRvX4BHBp3Y1OkrOpHqh4ap0Wlq3jZvJOQRjUe2EVr1KNKu6MLj4EGtnkKwVW_x3fl2c0MSxSTljoshcZHvRyC1-w0g/s4032/62BECAAF-2D96-49B0-B30D-3D6AADDF6539_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGU94QR-rzgM0JPdS-xFU8VMhL2Cuioc2l-NzKLA6Ld56dhuGkkAyrfMqPe8rQlF-6oghn5Vu5dnwufnuVd5rDWqH9d-w17CxRvX4BHBp3Y1OkrOpHqh4ap0Wlq3jZvJOQRjUe2EVr1KNKu6MLj4EGtnkKwVW_x3fl2c0MSxSTljoshcZHvRyC1-w0g/w480-h640/62BECAAF-2D96-49B0-B30D-3D6AADDF6539_1_201_a.heic" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Ties were added at the bodice to help draw the dress in.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I, probably foolishly, hemmed the bottom tier by hand--because I felt like it and I like to keep my hands busy while watching TV. But after I'd hemmed about a third of it, I was questioning my sanity! Oh well. It looks nice!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyBIaB2TrBnio_Pr4Ta2Gq8uiN81J8yNCRudCfkbsaZIxU3TgR9WHO_Ayy630aYH6GDz9ClMFhrrYi_k-5FsZI4StFGTpkESzFiIF6uhnNRUDvLn-mqMtKdRs8EkcrOBchfQd6mXgWWDwoAhxaJ3j1ieataqWrd7WPKIWHb2JAcp2lChBraGgopYblA/s4032/72D850EA-A13B-4E8E-AE22-EA6FC83B95F4_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyBIaB2TrBnio_Pr4Ta2Gq8uiN81J8yNCRudCfkbsaZIxU3TgR9WHO_Ayy630aYH6GDz9ClMFhrrYi_k-5FsZI4StFGTpkESzFiIF6uhnNRUDvLn-mqMtKdRs8EkcrOBchfQd6mXgWWDwoAhxaJ3j1ieataqWrd7WPKIWHb2JAcp2lChBraGgopYblA/w480-h640/72D850EA-A13B-4E8E-AE22-EA6FC83B95F4_1_201_a.heic" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The fabric is something I've had in my stash for <i>ages</i>. It was designed by Joan Kessler for Concord Fabrics. I don't know exactly when it is from, but I'd guess the late 80s/early 90s. It's cotton broadcloth, and washes and dries like a dream. I thought the fabric would work well for a hot weather dress.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0cy24A8tl9sFxXML1EAKSXI3CL_8Ak0vCf8xTG8DHRewwYeuPfy4OJw7JkjY7UOZERawhHni45sRYhLQpHV-q1Mq9q5857_QE5L6A5i7ep3EL9QaktvE8ANsgh4eOy4oHYUQwWBU38xku_VFeXJovNcf1g_8bpbyFT-yNfN5MjC_HrbBEsb9HVP7qRg/s3462/395B2458-F01D-4D5D-A42E-F1021D34A837_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3462" data-original-width="1711" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0cy24A8tl9sFxXML1EAKSXI3CL_8Ak0vCf8xTG8DHRewwYeuPfy4OJw7JkjY7UOZERawhHni45sRYhLQpHV-q1Mq9q5857_QE5L6A5i7ep3EL9QaktvE8ANsgh4eOy4oHYUQwWBU38xku_VFeXJovNcf1g_8bpbyFT-yNfN5MjC_HrbBEsb9HVP7qRg/w316-h640/395B2458-F01D-4D5D-A42E-F1021D34A837_1_201_a.jpeg" width="316" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Now that I've worked out the kinks on this pattern, I might make it again--I'm thinking a double gauze would be nice. I also just made a muslin of <a href="https://jalie.com/products/criss-cross-tops-sewing-pattern?_pos=1&_sid=d181df2d9&_ss=r" target="_blank">Jalie 2787</a>--the Criss-Cross Top. I'd like to make one for myself, and I'd also like to make some for Mehetabel because the top is nursing-friendly. I also want to make some shorts and I'm thinking of trying the <a href="https://closetcorepatterns.com/products/pietra-pants-shorts-pattern?variant=39419178483846" target="_blank">Closet Core Pietras</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HEsNbh21EIbxPDKLQERpygNY4dS79nH9k9lQgQVPmHsCnLoRbfSfxlwVxYs25nm4LOvCtMVU8wItrtCy2u6-62hQatNGFmIgSl6RYyiH87Usy3-2GHtHNN57TEgogi__iiNWYTkJsXoTZmx8vZKke_0_YQBqgZhzf_sFgx5Jy1ZidY9E9FQ_D7Peiw/s4032/45D43996-3855-4994-B070-2676C8C7891E_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1HEsNbh21EIbxPDKLQERpygNY4dS79nH9k9lQgQVPmHsCnLoRbfSfxlwVxYs25nm4LOvCtMVU8wItrtCy2u6-62hQatNGFmIgSl6RYyiH87Usy3-2GHtHNN57TEgogi__iiNWYTkJsXoTZmx8vZKke_0_YQBqgZhzf_sFgx5Jy1ZidY9E9FQ_D7Peiw/w480-h640/45D43996-3855-4994-B070-2676C8C7891E_1_201_a.heic" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I hope all is well with you and that you are sewing up a storm! ~ Peggy</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>bespokeabilityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147913254360865029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792504080546187971.post-3002562905053246372022-07-07T16:14:00.000-07:002022-07-07T16:14:05.259-07:00Butterick 6085 in Robert Kaufman Floral Cotton Lawn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzlYOV-DVR6BYlNjljuVl7z8ZMrK841Q37rLgJeHwbosZ6hXCCQ-8KEnYzc8Of2HgPpKZbWIgqkX_-SGVLJsvLIoReeYVoPHPzSS_ZiE9XlJDLorSBnpd3sM_oeWp9ZbHvVEc2FLTArdQ0LDdremW3Wosd5k-QKP5QxCjLdTZYMQnIaO6ucsI0W1Kxg/s2100/5B07A9FF-99B0-4272-A267-48C40FB2D50D.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1575" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzlYOV-DVR6BYlNjljuVl7z8ZMrK841Q37rLgJeHwbosZ6hXCCQ-8KEnYzc8Of2HgPpKZbWIgqkX_-SGVLJsvLIoReeYVoPHPzSS_ZiE9XlJDLorSBnpd3sM_oeWp9ZbHvVEc2FLTArdQ0LDdremW3Wosd5k-QKP5QxCjLdTZYMQnIaO6ucsI0W1Kxg/w480-h640/5B07A9FF-99B0-4272-A267-48C40FB2D50D.heic" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Hello, hello! I'm back (!) with a top for my daughter, Mehetabel. She is the mother of a 3-month old boy--my first grandchild!--and she is in need of suitable/comfortable clothes for breastfeeding. I've raided my own closet for button-up tops for her to borrow, but I thought I'd make something for her. I remember feeling a bit dowdy and uninspired in my clothing choices back when I was in her position, so I thought an accessible top in a pretty fabric might do the trick. Plus, it's starting to get pretty hot here in the high desert, so why not something sleeveless and cool?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gFt4oblWq7ZjT3glEL7BqZ8o-eYa9UmRDBxrlpfzXE-krOIGuh9RVVSbsyIKBnsRI6NKWZ-tpnbD6z4CiBzwcysha4ZfnaY7uti_bY7kdV3losfPPa52WU2th8YL3B4zJvU4kMR6se4MxIIkHDyjoNJNdjYmEjsiXWdjUI2HxnsjOLfjRyqMUOLNEg/s4032/BFFDAD09-F04C-4A46-A2B8-8EF09E344119_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gFt4oblWq7ZjT3glEL7BqZ8o-eYa9UmRDBxrlpfzXE-krOIGuh9RVVSbsyIKBnsRI6NKWZ-tpnbD6z4CiBzwcysha4ZfnaY7uti_bY7kdV3losfPPa52WU2th8YL3B4zJvU4kMR6se4MxIIkHDyjoNJNdjYmEjsiXWdjUI2HxnsjOLfjRyqMUOLNEg/w480-h640/BFFDAD09-F04C-4A46-A2B8-8EF09E344119_1_201_a.heic" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">First, I tried the <a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/melody-dolman" target="_blank">Melody Dolman from Love Notions</a>. I just have to do the buttons and buttonholes on that one. I also tried a pattern from my stash: Butterick 6085. This pattern is now out of print--it was published in 2001--but it was in the catalog for many years. It's a classic button up top with a camp-style collar and various options. To see if this would work for Mehetabel, I made up a sleeveless version with darts at the bust. It is a little large, but I wanted to accommodate the pumping paraphernalia. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4ohGhlQqVVV3FCT0Eg-sVmH1pYROBLhZGR9uuI8XoQwErvEIM2AENuOJSCMmbUElR_fcufYDbOwoJHggtXPRKJiCrfgK3cuz8Vfe9gkbs_mVfV-Ip8rHMwF_VOvZBRJAKXU_78RJshsB-Y0hicqErjPsRQgvMJ_sRuJLWfQjagRfojsAruByFwaq1w/s649/C8DC8FBC-CDD6-49E1-BAEE-A883F0A560CE_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="649" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4ohGhlQqVVV3FCT0Eg-sVmH1pYROBLhZGR9uuI8XoQwErvEIM2AENuOJSCMmbUElR_fcufYDbOwoJHggtXPRKJiCrfgK3cuz8Vfe9gkbs_mVfV-Ip8rHMwF_VOvZBRJAKXU_78RJshsB-Y0hicqErjPsRQgvMJ_sRuJLWfQjagRfojsAruByFwaq1w/w400-h245/C8DC8FBC-CDD6-49E1-BAEE-A883F0A560CE_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The fabric is a Robert Kaufman cotton lawn in a pretty blues/teals/turquoise floral print, purchased from <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0655023/kaufman-london-calling-9-blue-jay" target="_blank">Fabric.com</a>. I didn't have any coordinating buttons in my stash, so I picked up some white ones at a local store.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgWc4tz4QoZASx49qd14BRfsylD3MXD9DtR-93f6Vn4CnCZaCuaz0EXY2N97CJg8P4n_GnMGqfUDdnGHB6cnydJk95-yKMUeqGOnotPr3sdUpO50nRxSkFfmeWzKf_FuWlw63t16_7wquWL2Ui6n1qPB5zPgXuHqY37UEgAUpg-yR2chrh6fMY5h7Ig/s3959/724A84B8-D096-489A-8CF1-1BA7612A8105_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="I should've straightened it before I snapped!" border="0" data-original-height="3959" data-original-width="2180" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpgWc4tz4QoZASx49qd14BRfsylD3MXD9DtR-93f6Vn4CnCZaCuaz0EXY2N97CJg8P4n_GnMGqfUDdnGHB6cnydJk95-yKMUeqGOnotPr3sdUpO50nRxSkFfmeWzKf_FuWlw63t16_7wquWL2Ui6n1qPB5zPgXuHqY37UEgAUpg-yR2chrh6fMY5h7Ig/w352-h640/724A84B8-D096-489A-8CF1-1BA7612A8105_1_201_a.heic" width="352" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i>I should've straightened the top before I snapped the photo!</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The instructions have you clip into the seam allowance on the middle of the collar facing to enclose the neck seam. I've had success with this method multiple times, but I thought I'd try something else. I made a facing piece for the back neckline. I had limited success with this. I interfaced the facing (probably a mistake) and I had difficulty getting the facing to lay flat--but it's good enough. I think I'll go back to the original method.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrj6FujWq0c092d9q1GVoR10O9N0DGOSgq0o4mTw_JdzCV5i6PDFY4rZTE1RkHwzx45S9wsDFQCOqms3BS8oO21hnYoHT7WlJLHUkoTofKEWpCwSBILeuOaSbnXjnr4l1tvjV_fYgXCUVRqO3D4UkdbYDsOa6lOC6eEmcYAO-Ahz-vI6vsjPa0NbpXXQ/s4032/0625AD4D-71E3-4472-8649-EF3218B9447F_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrj6FujWq0c092d9q1GVoR10O9N0DGOSgq0o4mTw_JdzCV5i6PDFY4rZTE1RkHwzx45S9wsDFQCOqms3BS8oO21hnYoHT7WlJLHUkoTofKEWpCwSBILeuOaSbnXjnr4l1tvjV_fYgXCUVRqO3D4UkdbYDsOa6lOC6eEmcYAO-Ahz-vI6vsjPa0NbpXXQ/w480-h640/0625AD4D-71E3-4472-8649-EF3218B9447F_1_201_a.heic" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">The only other change I made was to add three inches in length.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjobZpxxMXkZhFXqAD64YmgjHRdCRHZQRjmQlFbr9GPTzNaIIQKT7LMh8iUaQrvpnAEHiD6CwXLdJP6Sgvtz8FjdyMHvd6EF6hywW75yQ2uDk6q2SvzLmDHtTeQk7pIU-qPC5wO9ck7m06vMDgTq0olScRAt4-FiRP-xSccCKfVrBSnXTYJNqLN1Tn9Q/s4032/4DDC2D5B-5BCB-4A28-99D2-BAD6BC898A1B_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjobZpxxMXkZhFXqAD64YmgjHRdCRHZQRjmQlFbr9GPTzNaIIQKT7LMh8iUaQrvpnAEHiD6CwXLdJP6Sgvtz8FjdyMHvd6EF6hywW75yQ2uDk6q2SvzLmDHtTeQk7pIU-qPC5wO9ck7m06vMDgTq0olScRAt4-FiRP-xSccCKfVrBSnXTYJNqLN1Tn9Q/w480-h640/4DDC2D5B-5BCB-4A28-99D2-BAD6BC898A1B_1_201_a.heic" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The interfacing I used for the facings and collar is pretty crisp; if I had had something lighter on hand, that's what I would've preferred. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I thought I'd try using my sewing machine to sew on the buttons as I'd never done that before. I successfully did one, but it was too difficult to continue. I wound up buying a foot specifically for attaching buttons, but by that time, I'd hand-sewn the buttons on the top.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZB7UmBQeK_P3K6NAGnrYdd94LQ9cML4Y4I8fZ6KGWu4MPVmqk8f4nXNv0lrHzkPIFtZGQYFMdLDw5AZ8FLVVIdT5DAbetu2WgxZUfODIkzM-eUwh23pap8sG6XGmeTDXmS6QAfmTaw7zSY3ls3o_CZMbGTovAsCCJebQvny3jjugnSIctWGZChqd-aQ/s4032/B8AA2517-5CB0-4006-8DF1-1395E19EDA18_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZB7UmBQeK_P3K6NAGnrYdd94LQ9cML4Y4I8fZ6KGWu4MPVmqk8f4nXNv0lrHzkPIFtZGQYFMdLDw5AZ8FLVVIdT5DAbetu2WgxZUfODIkzM-eUwh23pap8sG6XGmeTDXmS6QAfmTaw7zSY3ls3o_CZMbGTovAsCCJebQvny3jjugnSIctWGZChqd-aQ/w480-h640/B8AA2517-5CB0-4006-8DF1-1395E19EDA18_1_201_a.heic" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">This is a casual top that'll work well with a pair of shorts or jeans. I'll see if she likes this size, or if she feels it is too roomy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgOvjtGruuhnFFcJVazwLwK5DIyOuGIBCgyRG40VZxdOhsyJ_K3nu44oM4xLX__76ZKBx_GE4BMJBgiPk4_4YnG04Ospyoyyy_eYEEP0x7v6K6Q2CJzxorJQcBPleGtb9q44fyx288AWnCB6iKxIATd-wy4i9sB1bVk5WScojoXNeWYzdqBEUY0dHDg/s3959/724A84B8-D096-489A-8CF1-1BA7612A8105_1_201_a.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3959" data-original-width="2180" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgOvjtGruuhnFFcJVazwLwK5DIyOuGIBCgyRG40VZxdOhsyJ_K3nu44oM4xLX__76ZKBx_GE4BMJBgiPk4_4YnG04Ospyoyyy_eYEEP0x7v6K6Q2CJzxorJQcBPleGtb9q44fyx288AWnCB6iKxIATd-wy4i9sB1bVk5WScojoXNeWYzdqBEUY0dHDg/w352-h640/724A84B8-D096-489A-8CF1-1BA7612A8105_1_201_a.heic" width="352" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The armsyces were finished with store-bought bias tape. I was planning to make some from the fabric, but since I had a coordinating color on hand, I went with it!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Right now, I'm working on a dress for my daughter using another out-of-print pattern. I've created a center-front seam and am inserting an invisible zip down the front. I'm hoping this will be breast-feeding friendly. We'll see! It might be about time to sew an old favorite which won't be so much of a question mark!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Anywho, that's all for me. I hope you are well and sewing up a storm! ~ Peggy</p>bespokeabilityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147913254360865029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792504080546187971.post-17590849457181547642022-07-03T11:20:00.001-07:002022-07-03T11:20:26.072-07:00A Lilly Knock-Off?<p style="text-align: justify;">Well, I've had an eventful few months. But now I'm back and rarin' to go! This post will mark a turning point for me in that I will be featured in this post. In the past, the majority of my posts have featured my daughter, the not-her-real-name Mehetabel. But don't worry; there will be plenty of new Mom-made goodies for Mehetabel! This time, I'm sticking my toes in the water, ready for a day out, sans makeup.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3TXHeeLLeVnbbLyuBlCd7wMJkin_1bDoy0PQoDJVoa6M03A-pbPO49iyfqb-jbbOHD7s2MG9po9gtdVlGeQOdz4fJ1Xf-LdHBJJf_7qi1WD7CTqmzzRrB3ydvIcGmgTwA0MeN8fiTWJzNgvH3uv2L8O_74pAhP1EA_gXeBgL68G7ELTiw7gGUyK1zg/s2575/2D781F01-B00D-4A8A-AC5A-44E9DAAE6865_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2575" data-original-width="1314" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3TXHeeLLeVnbbLyuBlCd7wMJkin_1bDoy0PQoDJVoa6M03A-pbPO49iyfqb-jbbOHD7s2MG9po9gtdVlGeQOdz4fJ1Xf-LdHBJJf_7qi1WD7CTqmzzRrB3ydvIcGmgTwA0MeN8fiTWJzNgvH3uv2L8O_74pAhP1EA_gXeBgL68G7ELTiw7gGUyK1zg/w326-h640/2D781F01-B00D-4A8A-AC5A-44E9DAAE6865_1_201_a.heic" width="326" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU040x6oSVdpAa2Z7qOlHVBoAz64SqEpGztaP1noEp7WUDW0FtqTaer-q2CprI9u2YKT2oOmIXeOTC1ALYFoBCRFcNMsO9LdDZB_Brrbwp3tI0NCz2rbfk71LxB9gDYBS_n_kUEYfXpzXaZeiNHtDOTatNDAb-Ia8m1aLW6rd9I2DED27mKBL8X_vCLw/s4032/E98549A8-FEDA-4564-BF69-31DDB5C074AD.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU040x6oSVdpAa2Z7qOlHVBoAz64SqEpGztaP1noEp7WUDW0FtqTaer-q2CprI9u2YKT2oOmIXeOTC1ALYFoBCRFcNMsO9LdDZB_Brrbwp3tI0NCz2rbfk71LxB9gDYBS_n_kUEYfXpzXaZeiNHtDOTatNDAb-Ia8m1aLW6rd9I2DED27mKBL8X_vCLw/w300-h400/E98549A8-FEDA-4564-BF69-31DDB5C074AD.heic" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I actually made this top for my daughter a few years ago, but it was never something she cared for so it's been sitting in the time-out pile for awhile. I loved the fabric, so I decided to re-vamp it for myself. But actually, all I had to do was cut off the hem and raise it by about three inches. Easy-peasy. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgJcLTsOseOW6LeYq2ZbfHPfn9hkp59B1GIoDaAxrKsIFGEpY5HYF72CoJV1J2TOY7oEvcU50RMFQd2kGldwWLRUFpgZ_3UKT5xLa-ceNll-8_RYF5kwsWfytjpfs3TNJ10PvfPGmlUsiAvpA5USbBHjj8L1kEF2wkcT10TCUcFoFGCXLUYaFbvpdYQ/s2103/EC844B1F-DC7F-4266-8999-DFEFCEEBB4CE_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2103" data-original-width="1588" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgJcLTsOseOW6LeYq2ZbfHPfn9hkp59B1GIoDaAxrKsIFGEpY5HYF72CoJV1J2TOY7oEvcU50RMFQd2kGldwWLRUFpgZ_3UKT5xLa-ceNll-8_RYF5kwsWfytjpfs3TNJ10PvfPGmlUsiAvpA5USbBHjj8L1kEF2wkcT10TCUcFoFGCXLUYaFbvpdYQ/w303-h400/EC844B1F-DC7F-4266-8999-DFEFCEEBB4CE_1_201_a.jpeg" width="303" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I eliminated the center-front seam in the yoke and the center slit. The yoke was cut on the fold. Other than those tiny changes, nothing else was done to the pattern.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimKHJHQRwUF_QzUdMs776v6YhaNegI_JjaA6axTi-BpdelYPC3KayijK25qo0oRhtT2YUHCg5cSGVyKPD5pTtdqCygVRydn4m2s8pcUoseMcHE_n3bJ93DKngijNmbGjHPdVE1M0HyZM90Vdpz1H5RqvjPm_qHjz6079vDqC-nbyAA60L93TysxuuJUA/s2748/772F528E-1454-4906-A23D-3390278193F9_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2748" data-original-width="1104" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimKHJHQRwUF_QzUdMs776v6YhaNegI_JjaA6axTi-BpdelYPC3KayijK25qo0oRhtT2YUHCg5cSGVyKPD5pTtdqCygVRydn4m2s8pcUoseMcHE_n3bJ93DKngijNmbGjHPdVE1M0HyZM90Vdpz1H5RqvjPm_qHjz6079vDqC-nbyAA60L93TysxuuJUA/w258-h640/772F528E-1454-4906-A23D-3390278193F9_1_201_a.heic" width="258" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The fabric was purchased several years ago from <a href="https://www.joann.com" target="_blank">Joann</a>, so I doubt it is in stock any longer. It was a relatively easy sew, just a little fiddly putting in the yoke. I made self-bias binding for the armscyes and (re)hemmed it by hand.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">You might recognize the fabric from this out-of-print pattern envelope:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdRc_so1NUHBH9l4b1j28XOPrn90O-5G6neY8KkwvuhzaIw5bBrAY6KimZmoRdBgLhgHBk1J6kxzgINmjC_vvu9jpo_fxojeziaFs1asVTiKUtv_7XQKKJvJWF5i02VlDcM94D6ybHTCEFTrHxydvkS6OVJxnVaxUIKD7P_WmzQpMK7LCctpNOXBH3w/s1301/F8A9560F-7998-4C00-9EDE-A4C61C59558B_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1301" data-original-width="1011" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdRc_so1NUHBH9l4b1j28XOPrn90O-5G6neY8KkwvuhzaIw5bBrAY6KimZmoRdBgLhgHBk1J6kxzgINmjC_vvu9jpo_fxojeziaFs1asVTiKUtv_7XQKKJvJWF5i02VlDcM94D6ybHTCEFTrHxydvkS6OVJxnVaxUIKD7P_WmzQpMK7LCctpNOXBH3w/w311-h400/F8A9560F-7998-4C00-9EDE-A4C61C59558B_1_201_a.jpeg" width="311" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The pattern I used is out-of-print McCall's 7128 and since I prefer some upper arm coverage, I will wear it with a coordinating cardigan or perhaps a denim jacket. In this case, I'm wearing it with a hot pink RTW "Charming" cardigan from <a href="https://www.talbots.com/clothing/sweaters/charming-collection">Talbots</a>, RTW slacks, my <a href="https://www.peterbeaton.com/products/sconset-large-brim" target="_blank">Peter Beaton Sconset</a> hat, and my <a href="https://www.superga-usa.com/collections/womens-classic/products/2750-cotu-classic-white">Superega</a> sneakers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_2Bva6LtHsuV_egPHfCRD8ooLhYALh1AXSNw1SBiUpn3X8cJrXL7gbuS52EML-iSfBz77bZFJhiv20ShU4CmPpdJrs_BJE3ZzWnDKnNVC7jLQ0wdnsK4dJVts_k6B7u5UY_b3GS4aWOMJmo4xelRhw0sEojJUrdO2FXdixKeZFR0beD5AZYjnC0rbQ/s3231/560701F8-A4A4-4E17-9704-94ACAC66A320_1_102_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3231" data-original-width="1459" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_2Bva6LtHsuV_egPHfCRD8ooLhYALh1AXSNw1SBiUpn3X8cJrXL7gbuS52EML-iSfBz77bZFJhiv20ShU4CmPpdJrs_BJE3ZzWnDKnNVC7jLQ0wdnsK4dJVts_k6B7u5UY_b3GS4aWOMJmo4xelRhw0sEojJUrdO2FXdixKeZFR0beD5AZYjnC0rbQ/w290-h640/560701F8-A4A4-4E17-9704-94ACAC66A320_1_102_a.jpeg" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The fabric is a paisley cotton lawn which reminds me of a <a href="https://www.lillypulitzer.com" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer</a> print. It's cool and comfortable and will make a nice addition to my wardrobe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">So, that's about it. When will I post again? Hmmm. We'll see!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">~ Peggy</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p>bespokeabilityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147913254360865029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792504080546187971.post-57199311397055656002021-11-13T18:05:00.001-08:002021-11-13T18:05:52.947-08:00A Pants Hack<p>Hello there! A recent post was about <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2021/07/a-stroke-of-luck-and-plans-for-future.html">some life changes and my upcoming sewing plans</a>. Well, speaking of life changes(!), as you might know, I've had to scrap the plans for my daughter's back-to-the-classroom wardrobe! Why? Well, for one of the best reasons possible. She and her husband are expecting their first child! I'm going to be a grandmother--and I'm still wrapping my head around that.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ECJoQyKaUytbs2ROI1SZDSrL8ET_wdWV3Mdqp4D3JZVOzWviJ-NBfP0qJlSCoH-hnQ9P4c5to9-n5je0dazES8HYa17J7d2dKHdvqBAnq1KRBFulxn_c5h2k65w-Q20JL-pOjZJCXEGw/s2048/IMG_1288.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1133" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ECJoQyKaUytbs2ROI1SZDSrL8ET_wdWV3Mdqp4D3JZVOzWviJ-NBfP0qJlSCoH-hnQ9P4c5to9-n5je0dazES8HYa17J7d2dKHdvqBAnq1KRBFulxn_c5h2k65w-Q20JL-pOjZJCXEGw/w354-h640/IMG_1288.jpeg" width="354" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I am so happy for them. They will be wonderful parents and I want to do what I can to support them. I'm thinking babysitting, meal prep, hugs, whatever--but particularly sewing! Now, as you may know, Mehetabel (my not-her-real-name daughter) is 6 feet tall, and regular patterns <u style="font-style: italic;">always</u> need to be adjusted. Throw pregnancy into the mix, and that adds another challenge. A challenge, yes, but not insurmountable! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IYjTQle9n83KYwsejJdpIRZRIyx9ssWN5NQRfjuOZviqStRiZFWcTMiSOBt9p5N8fFEI2jAXEbRKmNiwK2nwS2n4gF0Uz5oMImwelMM7la4PtqCfwW4h8Q3hqSv31QZkEIK3-htnJyZi/s2603/IMG_1277.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2603" data-original-width="1208" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1IYjTQle9n83KYwsejJdpIRZRIyx9ssWN5NQRfjuOZviqStRiZFWcTMiSOBt9p5N8fFEI2jAXEbRKmNiwK2nwS2n4gF0Uz5oMImwelMM7la4PtqCfwW4h8Q3hqSv31QZkEIK3-htnJyZi/w298-h640/IMG_1277.jpeg" width="298" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">When they first talked about trying to get pregnant, I looked around for maternity patterns. There was nothing in the big four books! I found some current, independent patterns, and made some purchases. I also looked at eBay, Etsy, etc., to look for out-of-print and/or vintage-ish patterns, and made some more purchases. I didn't know what time of year all this would hopefully happen, but now I do: mostly winter. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqMHM0UUrS3vwehDldV_DcgbRl_TmtXbZTwp9cbNbLscnrdKe8Zlet2KjrTxyDSNXIuC3XS378dZoFS7cki05OTHc0CyntTaXP4oN_hJDKGs_fjPfGLILRhATJq_YUl7mAG5u1PgrygcrA/s2048/IMG_1285.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1055" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqMHM0UUrS3vwehDldV_DcgbRl_TmtXbZTwp9cbNbLscnrdKe8Zlet2KjrTxyDSNXIuC3XS378dZoFS7cki05OTHc0CyntTaXP4oN_hJDKGs_fjPfGLILRhATJq_YUl7mAG5u1PgrygcrA/w330-h640/IMG_1285.jpeg" width="330" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I should also mention that I still have many of the patterns I used when I was pregnant in the early-80s. I doubt Mehetabel would want any of those--including Nolan Miller's Linda Evans/Dynasty maternity patterns. I was also pregnant in a much warmer climate and primarily during the spring and summer, so our clothing needs were and are completely different.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSWwKqL0nh_KxE_NZWdk6amaFWMevIP_77xxO6qoUPN7Bk_y8B4XwtaAfZ9eLZi8g6FjT-zW9ZszEDCVW-2Qmqzp8DLbpRGVh8Iv1s6OXDMg0qPcxGMUG3KNBIRla3xobNhhMCeOwR2xN/s2048/IMG_1279.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1124" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRSWwKqL0nh_KxE_NZWdk6amaFWMevIP_77xxO6qoUPN7Bk_y8B4XwtaAfZ9eLZi8g6FjT-zW9ZszEDCVW-2Qmqzp8DLbpRGVh8Iv1s6OXDMg0qPcxGMUG3KNBIRla3xobNhhMCeOwR2xN/w352-h640/IMG_1279.jpeg" width="352" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">On YouTube, several people have videos about how to hack RTW jeans for pregnancy. What a brilliant idea! I immediately bought a pair of Levi's on sale in Mehetabel's size--I could not find any RTW maternity jeans online that would be long enough, so this hack seemed like the answer. Instead of winging it, I decided to use the stomach panel pattern pieces from a recently purchased older pattern: <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/62117" target="_blank">Butterick 5964</a>. The rather cryptic information on the back of the pattern said to purchase fabric with 15% lycra/spandex for the stomach panel which wasn't easy to find. I did find some--only in gray--at <a href="https://surgefabricshop.com">Surge Fabrics</a> online. I quickly bought some and awaited my package.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UcLjGXnP5rRYRCF9v6snNmJaGXiV-R7hU7jh3AmiYI03GUnGAND0e_5l5TuOdmrdwr6Pq1C4w5igX6QUYj8Z6HA532GXkbtQzsqNxThVRIg8ighiuUhn-oVUcBcyk0fxqBPtbW48rWsP/s2048/IMG_1210.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UcLjGXnP5rRYRCF9v6snNmJaGXiV-R7hU7jh3AmiYI03GUnGAND0e_5l5TuOdmrdwr6Pq1C4w5igX6QUYj8Z6HA532GXkbtQzsqNxThVRIg8ighiuUhn-oVUcBcyk0fxqBPtbW48rWsP/w480-h640/IMG_1210.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenbLexwfbpQvfOvVdz2U4xC6H9QrvXfinzcz_t-obddK3f_8Pd3gSDwN6rkV8FHa85aC_pFTQ0XA6beHJtviRmLPDJKefuDgqDyMhOA0xTkIUMZOz7usHJiq_hc8kmm0Wz_5V6Ar6mXUO/s2048/IMG_1211.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenbLexwfbpQvfOvVdz2U4xC6H9QrvXfinzcz_t-obddK3f_8Pd3gSDwN6rkV8FHa85aC_pFTQ0XA6beHJtviRmLPDJKefuDgqDyMhOA0xTkIUMZOz7usHJiq_hc8kmm0Wz_5V6Ar6mXUO/w480-h640/IMG_1211.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I was nervous about cutting into the jeans, but nothing ventured, nothing gained. I used the pattern pieces to trace out the area to be removed, and used the stomach panel pieces to cut out the 15% spandex tummy piece. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyUH7AWW5Q5Z-7J-kYRNHjw7rYDgVKE9ncXBg2OR40hLu5xCVcG5jyzHhmoXrW9Y0284ndML4_LUzFkX8ezbcIawE6rGbnhKZWeClkxc6n8nbTwjMy1k92rAXSFlm-H72xOV2fQOYC7ot/s2756/IMG_1281.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2756" data-original-width="1141" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyUH7AWW5Q5Z-7J-kYRNHjw7rYDgVKE9ncXBg2OR40hLu5xCVcG5jyzHhmoXrW9Y0284ndML4_LUzFkX8ezbcIawE6rGbnhKZWeClkxc6n8nbTwjMy1k92rAXSFlm-H72xOV2fQOYC7ot/w264-h640/IMG_1281.jpeg" width="264" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Sewing was a breeze. I sewed the panel piece on my regular machine using a stretch stitch, and finished the seams with the serger. I considered doubling the fabric as shown in one of the videos, but I was worried that that would make the garment too hot. So, using the pattern's instructions, I finished off the top of the panel but with my coverstitch rather than the regular stitch of the instructions. By the way, the panel fabric has 50 UPF protection, so her stomach won't get burned!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCVcZLtwVAS3J8a7NxjudjrLvFaBOvPvQfS_X6KrVPQojt9T40FOD2r6G-7GVxN3dLNHR0oq5TzlA89UvgP9E-ZJplOcwXgeHxFSZWTgGP5YvF7LSOqqSn3xBhUZLa_lKcI0Ce4QJxKKo/s2048/IMG_1284.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1038" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCVcZLtwVAS3J8a7NxjudjrLvFaBOvPvQfS_X6KrVPQojt9T40FOD2r6G-7GVxN3dLNHR0oq5TzlA89UvgP9E-ZJplOcwXgeHxFSZWTgGP5YvF7LSOqqSn3xBhUZLa_lKcI0Ce4QJxKKo/w324-h640/IMG_1284.jpeg" width="324" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">This was a super quick and easy project. The jeans fit Mehetabel well, and she's pleased with them. Although, if I make them again, I will probably start the tummy panel a little higher up and leave a little more of the front fly. Who knows if these jeans fit her throughout the pregnancy, but we'll find out!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97t-yB7jbK3eatiST59KeA2L0aaEE3aS6Tfoh7RGKR-V9Qk17P6l2ZRwi_2cxq-czRGjuOnM5ASqQ-kkOtKJSy6uDl4IfbOxHN8dPLIhi52g8JYyx-zpEkGjVdGM7SCdeVQwqEL-eMI2v/s2666/IMG_1286.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2666" data-original-width="1179" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97t-yB7jbK3eatiST59KeA2L0aaEE3aS6Tfoh7RGKR-V9Qk17P6l2ZRwi_2cxq-czRGjuOnM5ASqQ-kkOtKJSy6uDl4IfbOxHN8dPLIhi52g8JYyx-zpEkGjVdGM7SCdeVQwqEL-eMI2v/w284-h640/IMG_1286.jpeg" width="284" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Montserrat; text-align: left;">Next up, I'm either going to make some gray jeans for me, or pants--or--a top--for Mehetabel. Definitely on the list: more maternity clothes. Who knows what I'll make?!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQZaU0w_48pwg-YgIMkAzR_c2iiJgZk9qsRVFX0QSZXZVlHaEbgIoaE6DXPZhbHmIW-EC2TZgbzWk78ceGzBoJy5Gzpc83R9HLjcSkD5Oy4jjmoIEOj2thCZxQz636dkv7rcdskoRO28I/s1658/IMG_1287.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1658" data-original-width="1533" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkQZaU0w_48pwg-YgIMkAzR_c2iiJgZk9qsRVFX0QSZXZVlHaEbgIoaE6DXPZhbHmIW-EC2TZgbzWk78ceGzBoJy5Gzpc83R9HLjcSkD5Oy4jjmoIEOj2thCZxQz636dkv7rcdskoRO28I/w370-h400/IMG_1287.jpeg" width="370" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Montserrat;">Thank you for your kind comments following my <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2021/07/a-stroke-of-luck-and-plans-for-future.html">recent news</a>. I am recovering very well and am looking forward to new challenges.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Montserrat;">Until next time ~ Grammy Peggy</span></span></p>bespokeabilityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147913254360865029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792504080546187971.post-52952068453593348892021-11-11T14:07:00.001-08:002021-11-11T14:07:37.356-08:00Conference Capsule: A Dress with a Difference!<p style="text-align: justify;">Well, I'm back. I thought I would be back sooner, but life. It's all good. Wonderful, in fact. In my <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2021/07/a-stroke-of-luck-and-plans-for-future.html" target="_blank">last post</a>, I'd written about sewing some outfits for my daughter to wear on hot fall days and nights. My daughter read that post, and she mentioned that I might need to re-think the whole concept. Hmmm. I'll wait a bit before I tell you why. You'll probably guess.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFGAZOLG0EVfF55JxSB_XrZYK_3njF0h1wwPnzFNeKE02BSbGZ65bF2NWScJwdrzAt6fqbZAwT2qK1Nxw8aScw4uZRbDZhU7DVSenwxVnwvPLHgQPlJB26dopqcXf0yZN06qO05gwD4PL/s2542/IMG_1270.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2542" data-original-width="1237" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFGAZOLG0EVfF55JxSB_XrZYK_3njF0h1wwPnzFNeKE02BSbGZ65bF2NWScJwdrzAt6fqbZAwT2qK1Nxw8aScw4uZRbDZhU7DVSenwxVnwvPLHgQPlJB26dopqcXf0yZN06qO05gwD4PL/w312-h640/IMG_1270.jpeg" width="312" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">She did need some new clothes for a conference she was attending in Idaho. The other dresses I made were no longer comfortable, so I set out to make something appropriate for her.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6LwoQX46VWspAOK3yIQSv5jSJJi-mYjaibqcWx38dy-I05KG5OTkEiMhYJWGg3mbyHJkB4V4Fn9qnWmVTDunSZ4xu6JP39PNHfttz9qyeIV8ALoNk7OqA79zebak81DLJh2nSPTbiUTR/s2615/IMG_1267.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2615" data-original-width="1202" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6LwoQX46VWspAOK3yIQSv5jSJJi-mYjaibqcWx38dy-I05KG5OTkEiMhYJWGg3mbyHJkB4V4Fn9qnWmVTDunSZ4xu6JP39PNHfttz9qyeIV8ALoNk7OqA79zebak81DLJh2nSPTbiUTR/w294-h640/IMG_1267.jpeg" width="294" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I thought about a lot of different options, like the Tilly and the Buttons <a href="https://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com/products/indigo" target="_blank">Indigo Dress</a>, the Love Notions <a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/pemberley-tunic-dress-xs-xxxl" target="_blank">Pemberley Dress</a>, and the Pattern Emporium <a href="https://patternemporium.com/products/everydays-a-weekend-easy-fit-tiered-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Every Day's a Weekend Dress</a>. But then I decided just to use the same bodice mash-up I'd used before, blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/10/conference-capsule-mccalls-7160-new.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/10/another-conference-capsule-selection.html" target="_blank">here</a>. But this time, I cut 3 inches off the length of the bodice. Instead of the flared skirt with a fitted waist I'd used before, I made two rectangles at 26" x 35" for the skirt, and I made smaller and shorter bodice ties.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEP1fw8N9TjIccO0E7hX4hgOFXrS9OD4zTftkNT5SDI0Ms5YDG726_yKgRneWbwqJOfad2tYPjteJsD7oRio6ZPKG3McGBQXwqZDDeIgParUwjqAb_cih5be3SdfkrnoAMlJytUqS4zK-/s2048/IMG_1275.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEP1fw8N9TjIccO0E7hX4hgOFXrS9OD4zTftkNT5SDI0Ms5YDG726_yKgRneWbwqJOfad2tYPjteJsD7oRio6ZPKG3McGBQXwqZDDeIgParUwjqAb_cih5be3SdfkrnoAMlJytUqS4zK-/w480-h640/IMG_1275.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The bodice was underlined with a mystery knit lining. I added stay tape to the shoulders and a stretch stitch on the seams which were then finished with the serger. The hems were done on the coverstitch machine. I added facings to the neckline to finish it, and they were hand sewn to the underlining.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88hkMYgPOlvkSuS9UFSt2So_GcJUcsZYoqdag4c9TzywBfe0otMuVmOYnYubRQC5iHiN5s3c2GT2SUCv3RVViits_Kezh9xw3AzLdRjLGzUmWDN1G8W_r_8OHAmo3AzC0EOVoMriue9CU/s2048/IMG_1268.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1246" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88hkMYgPOlvkSuS9UFSt2So_GcJUcsZYoqdag4c9TzywBfe0otMuVmOYnYubRQC5iHiN5s3c2GT2SUCv3RVViits_Kezh9xw3AzLdRjLGzUmWDN1G8W_r_8OHAmo3AzC0EOVoMriue9CU/w390-h640/IMG_1268.jpeg" width="390" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Here's the finished garment--and it's a success! So after whipping up this first version out of this "Famous Dress Designer" polka dot ITY fabric from Fabricmart Fabrics, I wanted to make another one out of a pretty floral border print ITY from fabric.com. But I ran out of time!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcB5dNZm1t2qyz1xGFvVIPoOJ4GT03pELyv7AohxB5eOwpjXMeXlL6cMZBSi9mtb04Z9NxYpovgvwA5RXsJp_uL4KoJIhX5LgeQ_VeUED83k4AQ-XpGfu0riROxp55PmhCnUlw5kalLo9K/s2048/IMG_1273.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcB5dNZm1t2qyz1xGFvVIPoOJ4GT03pELyv7AohxB5eOwpjXMeXlL6cMZBSi9mtb04Z9NxYpovgvwA5RXsJp_uL4KoJIhX5LgeQ_VeUED83k4AQ-XpGfu0riROxp55PmhCnUlw5kalLo9K/w480-h640/IMG_1273.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">So, do you know why she nixed my earlier wardrobe plans? That's right. She's expecting a baby boy in the spring! She's in her second trimester now. She's got her energy back and is thriving. I am so happy for her and Aloysius. They'll be wonderful parents!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy22Fy1Ddp1tS0iXKEJnRU0d6fw70LfQUf9fE-Dgg0-7fyYWTieGhfTeA-XNpUuseO_7V67n7puumyQ8KMEIHTXh65hvo7mh30a0Xz-Ij4rUZsB29RZBCTd0QxdM-dVAJ-yKvZbYi7cyuD/s2048/IMG_1276.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1089" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy22Fy1Ddp1tS0iXKEJnRU0d6fw70LfQUf9fE-Dgg0-7fyYWTieGhfTeA-XNpUuseO_7V67n7puumyQ8KMEIHTXh65hvo7mh30a0Xz-Ij4rUZsB29RZBCTd0QxdM-dVAJ-yKvZbYi7cyuD/w340-h640/IMG_1276.jpeg" width="340" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Now you know why the plans have changed. Drastically. I have some maternity patterns in my stash, including ones I used in the 80s. However, I was heavily pregnant in the very hot summer, and her biggest times will be in the snowy winter and early spring. Also, the patterns I used were big and billowy--as things were at the time. Shoulder pads? No problem! Want to dress like a pregnant Princess Di? Sure! But those patterns just don't cut it for the here and now. And I knew Mehetabel wouldn't need a full-term maternity dress for the conference because while her other dresses were too snug in the tummy, she wasn't ready for a big waistline or dipping front hem. This change to the previous conference pattern worked just fine for her then 4 month belly.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Here she is <i>in situ </i>at the conference about a month ago:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGbbrqri7S1C6Ypo5Fp5IUXiNBnASp1StAB8BnWhosNRefQANDnIWyLN9J-1VwEgxW1M13MBMgyk3_rAzXtQcWb7j_00HrwcO7Vsqon50egxNzL5u7SW-rKIXQuGQKUtlK8bi4ma8IresX/s2698/IMG_1249.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2698" data-original-width="1165" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGbbrqri7S1C6Ypo5Fp5IUXiNBnASp1StAB8BnWhosNRefQANDnIWyLN9J-1VwEgxW1M13MBMgyk3_rAzXtQcWb7j_00HrwcO7Vsqon50egxNzL5u7SW-rKIXQuGQKUtlK8bi4ma8IresX/w276-h640/IMG_1249.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">That's it for now. Thank you for reading and thank you for your kind words on my last post. I really do hope to be back on the blog soon! Take care ~ Peggy</p>bespokeabilityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147913254360865029noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792504080546187971.post-88300904080553934742021-07-27T19:05:00.000-07:002021-07-27T19:05:56.410-07:00A Stroke of Luck--and Plans for the Future<p style="text-align: justify;">Hi folks ~ Long time, no blog! It's been a combo of boring and scary around these parts. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Like many of you, I have been being extremely careful during the pandemic, not seeing people outside of my bubble, using curbside service if I need to buy groceries, always wearing a mask when I'm doing so, and attending Zoom meetings. I haven't had a need for new clothes, and my daughter hasn't either. Well, I'm fully vaccinated now, so I have a bit more freedom, but with the Delta variant all around us, I'm back to being hyper-vigilant. The pandemic is definitely the reason for the boring part of my first statement.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The other part of my statement, the scary part, I wasn't going to write about. But, it did happen and a lot of what I'm doing now stems from that: I had a stroke. I spent five days in the hospital and then moved in with my daughter, Mehetabel, and son-in-law, Aloysius, for the first part of my recovery. I'm very lucky in so many ways. They took care of me thoroughly and were so kind and loving that I don't think I can thank them adequately. After a bit, I moved back to my house which felt wonderful--as if I were no longer a victim (not that the kids made me feel that way; the stroke did). I had physical and occupational therapists, and a nurse, all of whom provided in-home care. They were wonderful, but I'm happy to say that I have graduated from those services. I'm back exercising in the pool most days, driving, and doing most of the normal things. One caveat I made was to hire housecleaners--because if I'm going to wear out easily, I don't want to waste my time cleaning!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">While the stroke was scary, it was also what I'm calling a stroke of luck. Besides all the support I have, I'm lucky that I am alive, and I'm lucky that the stroke affected my cerebellum and not another part of my brain. I had no cognitive losses and no paralysis. The cerebellum affects equilibrium, so my balance was way off. I'm much better now, but I still careen and lurch sometimes! I'm sure it will get better with time. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">So, that's what I've been up to. I'm ready to get back to normalcy--in more ways than one! My daughter, who had been teaching remotely, will be going back to the classroom in August. She teaches at a local university and is completing her PhD dissertation. Teaching from home involved looking professional on top and ready for bed on the bottom! It'll be back to real clothes come August, and I've been daydreaming a lot about some possible new outfits!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We live in the high dessert, and it is hot here in the summer. Triple digit hot. That heat usually carries on at least through the end of September, followed by a few weeks of autumn, and then a cold, snowy winter. For now, I want to concentrate on making clothes that'll look professional but will be thermally cool. I'm thinking loose, linen pants, good-looking tops, and sleeveless dresses. Generally, I like a topper to complete an outfit. It's just too hot for that right now.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The first thing I'm going to make, because my serger is already threaded with navy, is a pair of wide-legged pants in a navy linen blend. I've never used this particular fabric before. It is by Telio and is a blend of linen, cotton, and "Cool Max" polyester that I purchased from fabric.com. I think I'll use <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/05/simplicity-8841-in-olive-linen-blend.html" target="_blank">Simplicity 8841</a> but make the pants full length instead of cropped. I blogged about this pattern <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/05/simplicity-8841-in-olive-linen-blend.html" target="_blank">here</a> and Mehetabel likes it, so I think it'll be a great addition to her summer work-wardrobe. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I'd like to make a few tops to go with these pants. I have an Art Gallery fabric with touches of navy in cotton jersey that I thought might make a nice top from the <a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/willow-wrap-dress" target="_blank">Love Notions Willow Wrap Dress and Top</a>. I've never made this pattern before, but why not give it a try? I love a surplice neckline.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNX2_7KRSnI2AIGOia_CJlEZEW8DgX4DimQDVley616_b4qkueEtfw__wp4purgM1p5Zv1vPwht7kuVkHbBz2TdQD2rYGmKeVuHRlk4pw2VIgEniB__13Gbm6BA-USaa17v9ppZFsrcGL/s2048/Image-1-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNX2_7KRSnI2AIGOia_CJlEZEW8DgX4DimQDVley616_b4qkueEtfw__wp4purgM1p5Zv1vPwht7kuVkHbBz2TdQD2rYGmKeVuHRlk4pw2VIgEniB__13Gbm6BA-USaa17v9ppZFsrcGL/w400-h400/Image-1-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I also have a <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/ff-334/kaufman-essex-linen-blend-black" target="_blank">black linen blend</a> that will make a nice pair of pants. I might use the same pattern as for the navy, or I might use the <a href="https://store.closetcorepatterns.com/products/pietra-pants-shorts-pattern?variant=39419178483846" target="_blank">Closet Core Patterns Pietra Pants</a>. I'm going to make a pair of Pietra shorts to test the fit and see if Mehetabel has a preference. For this one, I think I'll make the sleeveless wrap and tie blouse from <a href="https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/clearance/simplicity-sewing-pattern-8752-misses-knit-tops-with-options-for-design-hacking/">Simplicity 8752</a> which is now out-of-print, but is on clearance on the Simplicity website. I passed by this pattern when I first saw it, but I liked the one that <a href="https://store.closetcorepatterns.com/products/pietra-pants-shorts-pattern?variant=39419178483846">Vivmom Sews</a> showed on a YouTube video. If I have enough, I think I'll use a rayon I purchased a while ago from <a href="http://fabricmartfabrics.com">fabricmartfabrics.com</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboTg7PKciJcmb2vvb3_MSpvMicPxbft7VpPnNI9zfaHkJcki4faFkb4IzrWByYcX2u0kKDGbOs_OFgp1zmOW_DUloBcEF2y80VOWEUYWijZf3QY4wmPbVw3sz5T7Vys7EKjNtzuMl9UMb/s2048/EB701B97-7616-474D-AC5C-BD156B61B0B4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboTg7PKciJcmb2vvb3_MSpvMicPxbft7VpPnNI9zfaHkJcki4faFkb4IzrWByYcX2u0kKDGbOs_OFgp1zmOW_DUloBcEF2y80VOWEUYWijZf3QY4wmPbVw3sz5T7Vys7EKjNtzuMl9UMb/w400-h400/EB701B97-7616-474D-AC5C-BD156B61B0B4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Next, I think a sleeveless dress is in order. Maybe the <a href="https://www.cashmerette.com/products/turner-dress-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Turner Dress from Cashmerette</a> (sans sleeves) in this <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0696259/fabtrends-dty-stretch-knit-aspirin-polka-dot-red-white">red/white polka dot</a> I purchased from fabric.com. This'll be my first time making a Cashmerette pattern for Mehetabel. I think the size 12 C-cup will work, but we'll see.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhymVzhqrXN_wu3uI9_PpBajen3m3xnoqk3tODTyeQzylwuleRfX3cxa6vx6v28D0IoPAfzFaoComZ6AGkycJmG7DE8uoNjAUcAznPMLO9Ug7tY0UcSLA9a7q4Pg7SrdLxWGa7gRUOdEghj/s1712/image.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1712" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhymVzhqrXN_wu3uI9_PpBajen3m3xnoqk3tODTyeQzylwuleRfX3cxa6vx6v28D0IoPAfzFaoComZ6AGkycJmG7DE8uoNjAUcAznPMLO9Ug7tY0UcSLA9a7q4Pg7SrdLxWGa7gRUOdEghj/w478-h640/image.jpeg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another dress I like--and one I've made before--is a classic shirt dress based on a Dior design. As a pattern, it was originally sold as McCall's 6891, but it seems to now be <a href="https://somethingdelightful.com/b6843" target="_blank">Butterick 6843</a>. I blogged about it <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2016/06/mccalls-6891-pink-blossoms-shirtdress.html">here</a>. Here's a photo of Mehetabel in the first dress. The second photo shows the fabric I'd like to use, a stretch cotton poplin from <a href="https://www.moodfabrics.com" target="_blank">Mood</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2V1Jyv0IITK2OaGs0PcqwpHIQQj5yYfnMJsjuoohUsT2GYxM9z7KV2hN-9huxXeTrML1rJKDe8i3ILysOpSqt5ev2X5oJtFzm24BmGzGPBHO-ZD1XeKHsRqk2Gjv20XXQ4fB1KbJATycJ/s2048/DSC_0169.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1196" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2V1Jyv0IITK2OaGs0PcqwpHIQQj5yYfnMJsjuoohUsT2GYxM9z7KV2hN-9huxXeTrML1rJKDe8i3ILysOpSqt5ev2X5oJtFzm24BmGzGPBHO-ZD1XeKHsRqk2Gjv20XXQ4fB1KbJATycJ/w374-h640/DSC_0169.jpg" width="374" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZ7ltS28BZv6eZ1FKHnAQD7Y8wlp4ADDmxdDU8D2ofPGngRJikWJqcXZYH6OeY9g5yZTXsFiyOUhbjK4qb2WwSz1ip8O7gPq2wydydhG6IrNYXFeLJSKqZtHW3qQ2JLVn7Fy-idRSKJP8/s2048/IMG_1169.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZ7ltS28BZv6eZ1FKHnAQD7Y8wlp4ADDmxdDU8D2ofPGngRJikWJqcXZYH6OeY9g5yZTXsFiyOUhbjK4qb2WwSz1ip8O7gPq2wydydhG6IrNYXFeLJSKqZtHW3qQ2JLVn7Fy-idRSKJP8/w480-h640/IMG_1169.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lastly, I might make the <a href="https://www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-patterns/asha-dress/" target="_blank">Style Arc Asha Dress</a>, possibly as a top. I like this pattern, and I like that it brings the current shirring trend to a top or dress that looks more professional than a lot of the shirring one sees right now. For instance, the <a href="https://www.hillhousehome.com/collections/the-nap-dress-shop/products/the-ellie-nap-dress-botanicals" target="_blank">Nap Dress</a> is cute, but I doubt Mehetabel would think it's appropriate for a college professor. I'll have to check my stash for suitable fabrics.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0D7gt8IkkLX1YuUM0UauZdUnqm9MZjCi-tTdYLeB28c8Q67eoPpy6lR3nwt6cE2KK_H53RP8gWp6Yxy-W-WkzD2ifPG8_gwZUsOwZOE4jjTWP8sWDVoTgJ95lDKxJtmMxe7tJM32VYz-_/s750/asha-dress.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0D7gt8IkkLX1YuUM0UauZdUnqm9MZjCi-tTdYLeB28c8Q67eoPpy6lR3nwt6cE2KK_H53RP8gWp6Yxy-W-WkzD2ifPG8_gwZUsOwZOE4jjTWP8sWDVoTgJ95lDKxJtmMxe7tJM32VYz-_/w400-h400/asha-dress.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course, I might change my mind about some or all of this! And I might add a few more pieces. Such fun! I've been blessed with a full recovery and continued life, and this project is one of the many things I'm looking forward to doing. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>bespokeabilityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147913254360865029noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792504080546187971.post-40858100625708706562020-11-01T11:31:00.000-08:002020-11-01T11:31:33.093-08:00A New Top for Carmelita<p style="text-align: justify;">Hello there! I hope you are staying well. I'm on a mini-roll right now, sewing-wise. After the Work from Home Module Sew Along, I dithered about what to do next. I often dither. I annoy myself with my dithering. I knew, though, that I wanted to make a top for my daughter's mother-in-law, Carmelita. Carmelita had recently purchased some pants and a coordinating top from J.Jill; the pants fit well but she hated the top. Going into the store to look for something else was not in the cards (thank you, pandemic), so I offered to make her a top if we could find coordinating fabric.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hHP2l4hcBKGBLDfykHpq6XFzWDozIfaz5tcvL1q3asxmEoev14ugjD93Zq0W1ViiyRBm3yZa0_tVBgXCwhtpmkSBzRugty69BXtALZNp5aGYzXXLbnj6TEqvMOJ68fBrCyMGoOOSsdVN/s2048/IMG_0947.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2048" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hHP2l4hcBKGBLDfykHpq6XFzWDozIfaz5tcvL1q3asxmEoev14ugjD93Zq0W1ViiyRBm3yZa0_tVBgXCwhtpmkSBzRugty69BXtALZNp5aGYzXXLbnj6TEqvMOJ68fBrCyMGoOOSsdVN/w400-h295/IMG_0947.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">We were in luck. On the <a href="https://www.girlcharlee.com" target="_blank">Girl Charlee</a> website, I found two cotton/lycra possibilities. We decided to order both fabrics hoping at least one would work, but both fabrics looked great with the pants. At a later date, I'll make her a top for cooler weather with the other, slightly darker, fabric.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ER9DjFcAU4yeVjp_ZGZmyRkS7KQTAlotOKNYY0Fq463PmsnQuUwxnovRciJIq2u5CWRJZAuBQ20yhahutdgDHUVQhWei0Ec1qX0IQKzwwmRu8C8fGBmb3i193tWlweFBmQsy4MlW0KAc/s2048/IMG_0943-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ER9DjFcAU4yeVjp_ZGZmyRkS7KQTAlotOKNYY0Fq463PmsnQuUwxnovRciJIq2u5CWRJZAuBQ20yhahutdgDHUVQhWei0Ec1qX0IQKzwwmRu8C8fGBmb3i193tWlweFBmQsy4MlW0KAc/w480-h640/IMG_0943-1.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">We were both visiting our kids, Mehetabel and Aloysius, and I asked Mehetabel if Carmelita could try on a top (unblogged) that I'd made her. I wanted to check the fit on Carmelita. The top is the <a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/easy-classic-tee-pattern" target="_blank">Love Notions Classic Tee</a>, two of which are blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-work-from-home-module-sew-along_22.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/05/my-1st-love-notions-classic-tee-but-not.html" target="_blank">here</a>. The one she tried on had 3/4 sleeves and a V-neck. The shirt fit well along the shoulders, neck, and arms, but was a bit too snug on the torso.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqc88Kz_tGWohx8tHKIMphNj4dYe3NPMt17p6XsTMiHYgbgTK0HjNGOTOUOD03opVjndQFxMXea-V45ypRZnnEQRMbFuQi67hD6f9eIZkXl8Anj9Ecj7atdpALSiop4KHi1gf6Q923dERb/s2048/IMG_0948-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqc88Kz_tGWohx8tHKIMphNj4dYe3NPMt17p6XsTMiHYgbgTK0HjNGOTOUOD03opVjndQFxMXea-V45ypRZnnEQRMbFuQi67hD6f9eIZkXl8Anj9Ecj7atdpALSiop4KHi1gf6Q923dERb/w480-h640/IMG_0948-1.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">So, I re-printed the top, choosing the Medium and Large layers. After taping the PDF (you know how I love doing that), I cut the top on the Medium lines for the sleeves, shoulders, and neckline; and I cut the bodice on the Large cutting lines. It's not that big a difference, but it gives her a little more room in that region.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWbhl3bi0Isy1ecy8_clfL_jA3WVxyt0sJHX5BrzLUDocSa11hLyj1npvHYof-yKVFHmjfCUyQ36wjRcmlh9zqIaqIBbLC5UMKqs0KfsJMD8Y9myH1W7MYaUNlV5uLP43q_4iMqTryjPXY/s2048/IMG_0942-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWbhl3bi0Isy1ecy8_clfL_jA3WVxyt0sJHX5BrzLUDocSa11hLyj1npvHYof-yKVFHmjfCUyQ36wjRcmlh9zqIaqIBbLC5UMKqs0KfsJMD8Y9myH1W7MYaUNlV5uLP43q_4iMqTryjPXY/w480-h640/IMG_0942-1.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><p style="text-align: justify;">The top went together without a hitch. I reinforced the shoulders with fusible interfacing. The seams were sewn with a stretch stitch. The seam allowances were trimmed with the serger, and the hems and neckline were finished with the coverstitch.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">She likes the top and I think she looks great! Huzzah!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">And now, a parting shot. CJ, the assistant to my design assistant, is clearly being overworked:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQCnMJ5ohCa_VXMU8pUfOKC11WGta9of4G13YBA09XoBs0f6oEe5G8lz5t4FjXA2BxG67NXLdXfyIuQauNXUdaMEvtOL-gF0m3X2hassrz7uNG5wisj41beV1GwxQ1-YfuRJZES2FpOo5/s2048/IMG_8382.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQCnMJ5ohCa_VXMU8pUfOKC11WGta9of4G13YBA09XoBs0f6oEe5G8lz5t4FjXA2BxG67NXLdXfyIuQauNXUdaMEvtOL-gF0m3X2hassrz7uNG5wisj41beV1GwxQ1-YfuRJZES2FpOo5/w400-h300/IMG_8382.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p></div><div><br /></div>bespokeabilityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147913254360865029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792504080546187971.post-36702314279939871322020-10-24T04:42:00.001-07:002020-10-24T10:55:48.336-07:00The Work from Home Module Sew Along: Putting It All Together!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-nMT65_XrzNTvPi_KBqoLCK0veZSeYS49wKhGErohYMWpxsbQVUFV4f-l4DX47AfkMmUL5Hu5aj_oQ5BCoEuKwgSVo8uvvc0OdwChR_MDyGe5QlWFy0VdgNOaf6CT9c7BGLcNJ9HKiC1u/s2048/2A25C675-7B08-41BD-A365-76FD71008318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-nMT65_XrzNTvPi_KBqoLCK0veZSeYS49wKhGErohYMWpxsbQVUFV4f-l4DX47AfkMmUL5Hu5aj_oQ5BCoEuKwgSVo8uvvc0OdwChR_MDyGe5QlWFy0VdgNOaf6CT9c7BGLcNJ9HKiC1u/w400-h400/2A25C675-7B08-41BD-A365-76FD71008318.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This work from home module got me back into the studio, and as a bonus, it gave my daughter, Mehetabel, some great pieces to incorporate into her wardrobe. For this module, I wanted tops with three distinct necklines: turtleneck, V-neck with a tie, and a crewneck. I also didn't focus too much on the bottoms because she'd already told me she'd be wearing yoga pants and slippers to work from home! When things open up again, she'll wear more formal bottoms in the classroom, like the Barb Stretch Pants I blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/05/style-arc-barb-stretch-pants-for-win.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUqdU7c1Xa3CeoEGw7yuG6054bQgTKk7dEKW58ulkebkXtl-BPmArRjw9Zy0f3vaEqQSAqfp762D3ssia5VxWDzIOQFffnhqsCgzxo8gHBP3FCI4JIalBG1QXxjOnWsajxWzEULy5mNV-4/s2048/IMG_0906.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUqdU7c1Xa3CeoEGw7yuG6054bQgTKk7dEKW58ulkebkXtl-BPmArRjw9Zy0f3vaEqQSAqfp762D3ssia5VxWDzIOQFffnhqsCgzxo8gHBP3FCI4JIalBG1QXxjOnWsajxWzEULy5mNV-4/w480-h640/IMG_0906.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the topper, I chose the <a href="https://helensclosetpatterns.com/product/blackwood-cardigan-pdf-pattern/" target="_blank">Helen's Closet Blackwood Cardigan</a>, made from Telio sweater knit in navy. This is my third Blackwood Cardigan. It's a winner! The cardigans are blogged <a href="http://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/05/my-first-helens-closet-blackwood.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/06/another-outfit-helens-closet-blackwood.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-work-from-home-module-sew-along_23.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcaqcu5AvxERZY3JP3tCP59ugFILMhfWEBvjvUC5vVphWduugX7bkoPKaLRlwgKmybLS_c3uKnFfP1sAWVDyiOGxMWJRFwpWBW3wNCLpaL4vN2eopdvlcg6_uDQHQB4TFLeHxv236lhs2/s2048/78F8CC78-59C7-4EFB-963F-B7E7F7822D66.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcaqcu5AvxERZY3JP3tCP59ugFILMhfWEBvjvUC5vVphWduugX7bkoPKaLRlwgKmybLS_c3uKnFfP1sAWVDyiOGxMWJRFwpWBW3wNCLpaL4vN2eopdvlcg6_uDQHQB4TFLeHxv236lhs2/w400-h400/78F8CC78-59C7-4EFB-963F-B7E7F7822D66.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I knew a navy cardigan would be super useful in Mehetabel's wardrobe. And I knew the navy Jalie Eleonores I'd made about four years ago, first pairs blogged <a href="http://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2016/07/white-jalie-eleonores-for-independence.html" target="_blank">here</a>, along with some favorite Levi's would be perfect for the bottoms. For the tops, I chose three comfortable knits from <a href="https://stylemakerfabrics.com" target="_blank">Stylemaker Fabrics</a> in prints.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe9ml-J58cHfqU1HcDOGGaDi4UsAEyy2nR6beGk2flj1UyjBA-ChLmaFp5k_56PfdR9wKB1GR_mrJjOgFZ3JolmBZ__evzGWvfTeWIhUfcR1CMFynF9MOjcfuB9vPefOzsVFu794wS-GK9/s2048/IMG_0864.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe9ml-J58cHfqU1HcDOGGaDi4UsAEyy2nR6beGk2flj1UyjBA-ChLmaFp5k_56PfdR9wKB1GR_mrJjOgFZ3JolmBZ__evzGWvfTeWIhUfcR1CMFynF9MOjcfuB9vPefOzsVFu794wS-GK9/w480-h640/IMG_0864.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first top I made was the <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/hepburn-turtleneck-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">Itch to Stitch Hepburn Turtleneck</a> which was the only new-to-me pattern I used. This pattern also qualifies for my pattern challenge, blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/09/my-pattern-challenge-organization.html" target="_blank">here</a>. The fabric is cotton/lycra jersey with mustard, navy, and ivory flowers. The top is blogged <a href="http://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-work-from-home-module-sew-along.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgii-8kYkhIg4sA6qdkRGPGFMb3UT2Oi_5khQaKVF9_AdSpgNwofErZdX87BCUSlhqJ01_TgCBNwvmrA7VT0kgDMTYt4Fyuf-GnwCyURbt7Hhx0cUs2ukuqjO9jEsLhJtI2OHWZnGxrQL6t/s2048/IMG_0831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1668" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgii-8kYkhIg4sA6qdkRGPGFMb3UT2Oi_5khQaKVF9_AdSpgNwofErZdX87BCUSlhqJ01_TgCBNwvmrA7VT0kgDMTYt4Fyuf-GnwCyURbt7Hhx0cUs2ukuqjO9jEsLhJtI2OHWZnGxrQL6t/w522-h640/IMG_0831.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The second top I made was the <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie2921-scarf-collar-top-pattern" target="_blank">Jalie Scarf-Collar Top</a>, blogged <a href="http://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-work-from-home-module-sew-along_21.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I made this one from a geode print in burgundy, navy, and white. The fabric is a super soft rayon/lycra jersey. I'll bet Mehetabel will wear this one the most.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWxlLD53o0w7XP7u98Ojhy9sUmgv_j8Z3FGq5SZJQUIGsDZ1b3Uzoo41QymBtvR_98qI6CkrPF8vNX4Kh5oLNBo-3Rjx24H5tdpTOUgL-jLVo-eHn5UKBbkSDR6eFHl0wQruM5Y7yIzVeq/s2048/F70BDCD4-F494-42A5-AC24-914474BD8CD1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWxlLD53o0w7XP7u98Ojhy9sUmgv_j8Z3FGq5SZJQUIGsDZ1b3Uzoo41QymBtvR_98qI6CkrPF8vNX4Kh5oLNBo-3Rjx24H5tdpTOUgL-jLVo-eHn5UKBbkSDR6eFHl0wQruM5Y7yIzVeq/w400-h400/F70BDCD4-F494-42A5-AC24-914474BD8CD1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The third top I made was the <a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/easy-classic-tee-pattern" target="_blank">Love Notions Classic Tee</a> with the long sleeve and crewneck options. I love this cheerful coral print with flowers and ladybugs in white and navy. This is the most casual of the three tops but it'll be fine on Zoom calls. This top is blogged <a href="http://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-work-from-home-module-sew-along_22.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCr2FukWLNRtNHLAzpJqqc_PAhV_3Jy9foq_hGXeaIdT-bbh6uC0rNNih6XK5HjWb98iZ1afl_2bndGvq0-d11uQZfwH6is6ni-4hXx0vpK6V4F2Tei2JixFrscrlrQjQOqYo4Y5FFt-WG/s2048/IMG_0798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCr2FukWLNRtNHLAzpJqqc_PAhV_3Jy9foq_hGXeaIdT-bbh6uC0rNNih6XK5HjWb98iZ1afl_2bndGvq0-d11uQZfwH6is6ni-4hXx0vpK6V4F2Tei2JixFrscrlrQjQOqYo4Y5FFt-WG/w480-h640/IMG_0798.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She's wearing the coral top with her navy Jalie Eleonores.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_7m2u9OffoV2pkv0ZcVfA0t_hOmo_Sp52fPPj0wqoUEjea1NtkrxjlzRfoMzYZYd0wfmFHUvDMY7tJ4LWINdlDs7QI0iBiD97lRzhFTY7O27yKxVihTZYsY4eSOjk3iMkZWa-e24oi5U/s2048/3F449043-5A2C-459A-8802-174D1FBADAF0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_7m2u9OffoV2pkv0ZcVfA0t_hOmo_Sp52fPPj0wqoUEjea1NtkrxjlzRfoMzYZYd0wfmFHUvDMY7tJ4LWINdlDs7QI0iBiD97lRzhFTY7O27yKxVihTZYsY4eSOjk3iMkZWa-e24oi5U/w400-h400/3F449043-5A2C-459A-8802-174D1FBADAF0.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So there you have it! One cardigan, three tops, and two pairs of pants = three great Zoom looks. Now I think I'll have to do another module!<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>bespokeabilityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147913254360865029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792504080546187971.post-60671492743936377362020-10-23T15:01:00.001-07:002020-10-23T15:42:02.894-07:00The Work from Home Module Sew Along: Helen's Closet Blackwood Cardigan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEttWHek4iRrH1e4nF4NM-FNT7hYGcBlD72laT1PgcGmFIvyikQqLv_-DZATrhJaftwIeFD79F1c_I3p917UssbK9idIolu0QzL6HdbOTaOUQpDJLBeJGXSL6Df9imAUukanSd1YauSRj_/s2048/IMG_0917.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEttWHek4iRrH1e4nF4NM-FNT7hYGcBlD72laT1PgcGmFIvyikQqLv_-DZATrhJaftwIeFD79F1c_I3p917UssbK9idIolu0QzL6HdbOTaOUQpDJLBeJGXSL6Df9imAUukanSd1YauSRj_/w480-h640/IMG_0917.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">As you probably know, I'm working on a work from home module for my daughter, Mehetabel. The idea springs from a challenge that Whitney, of Tomkat Stitchery (on Instagram @tomkatstitcherycarmel), is hosting: making/thrifting/buying three tops, 2 coordinating bottoms, and 1 coordinating topper to make a lot of different outfits--specifically for working from home. I have made three knit tops with navy in them, blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-work-from-home-module-sew-along.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-work-from-home-module-sew-along_21.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-work-from-home-module-sew-along_22.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and today I'm showing you my latest <a href="https://helensclosetpatterns.com/product/blackwood-cardigan-pdf-pattern/" target="_blank">Helen's Closet Blackwood Cardigan</a> also in navy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX_do5hi1xt6UvFWhCm8uK6YY4lfRx0udzkcmhOFfFbrMdL4zSkEapw4GEYvQURhpG0JEyVCvm5YzOHcmGvQgL6cdZ9j_CBGN0aUn-vPmWmgP1ahEzu3FJ5lP5vcFINr3QTTm8BVuYjVSE/s2048/IMG_0898.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX_do5hi1xt6UvFWhCm8uK6YY4lfRx0udzkcmhOFfFbrMdL4zSkEapw4GEYvQURhpG0JEyVCvm5YzOHcmGvQgL6cdZ9j_CBGN0aUn-vPmWmgP1ahEzu3FJ5lP5vcFINr3QTTm8BVuYjVSE/w480-h640/IMG_0898.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I have made the Blackwood Cardigan twice before, <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/05/my-first-helens-closet-blackwood.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/06/another-outfit-helens-closet-blackwood.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and I'm sure I'll make it more times as well. It's slouchy and stylish, and also very easy to construct. What's not to love? So when it came time to figure out what topper to make for this module, I thought this cardigan would be perfect.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1t17s0bB9NUR5NSTlJ5Ji4KPGOT8d4UPW4bN45Qcnb4jNE9VfjlybmGv9kSaEUSmI3oWMGKPYNuDmE1AQPaPKZgB6HWFFat4DiCQxp6skXJsMMkP6Z0HGIAuFgJzCxIXLDB56cf_Rzpx7/s2048/IMG_0902.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1t17s0bB9NUR5NSTlJ5Ji4KPGOT8d4UPW4bN45Qcnb4jNE9VfjlybmGv9kSaEUSmI3oWMGKPYNuDmE1AQPaPKZgB6HWFFat4DiCQxp6skXJsMMkP6Z0HGIAuFgJzCxIXLDB56cf_Rzpx7/w480-h640/IMG_0902.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Construction was done on my sewing machine using a stretch stitch; I trimmed all seams on my serger which made for a nice, neat finish. The shoulders were reinforced with fusible interfacing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPnTOiK0L3UNhq2viLNf7RYJHSDzuv4zZ4NcnFtYKG4vrHFHH2TePZ4TWJ6XGyg57DiumGwhDsSQA65QZUmb9-JMti5-Mb_x4TDcrCnLRHhx0JlqwFnCGEigjSGoaCjMiE5Cyuqvm3fswB/s2048/IMG_0915.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPnTOiK0L3UNhq2viLNf7RYJHSDzuv4zZ4NcnFtYKG4vrHFHH2TePZ4TWJ6XGyg57DiumGwhDsSQA65QZUmb9-JMti5-Mb_x4TDcrCnLRHhx0JlqwFnCGEigjSGoaCjMiE5Cyuqvm3fswB/w480-h640/IMG_0915.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I bought the navy sweater knit a year ago from <a href="http://Fabric.com">Fabric.com</a>. It is Telio Cara Polyester, and it is soft and cozy--perfect for working from home--but it'll also work well once we can go out again. 2 yards is more than enough for me to make this cardigan, but I think I might have been shorted this time because I had to get very creative to fit all the pattern pieces on my piece of fabric.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiByszPC2I3VYnP2bhHubvw4UZjw8gAqtM-__Uy0-huhpOXld2gK0cjGM7QdEOsUnzr3RaHlCKzZiGB7XcAajdCZ1gnUUS7QEItpjjqGPB_88r1Y3UV_VVa5oaF1tIwhn9-sjyKTQQETlft/s2048/IMG_0912.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiByszPC2I3VYnP2bhHubvw4UZjw8gAqtM-__Uy0-huhpOXld2gK0cjGM7QdEOsUnzr3RaHlCKzZiGB7XcAajdCZ1gnUUS7QEItpjjqGPB_88r1Y3UV_VVa5oaF1tIwhn9-sjyKTQQETlft/w480-h640/IMG_0912.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">In these photos, Mehetabel is wearing the sweater with a New Look 6150 shell made in double knit, blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2016/04/necessary-separates-mccalls-3830-new.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Her jeans are Levi's, although she's already told me she'll be wearing Lululemon yoga pants (and slippers) when working from home! This cardigan, in particular, will be a very versatile piece in her wardrobe.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0r0_cfyeXkmJjvJMcJvJXIjEC75It00JLsw73nyUjhoJIZAT0ZQdZl7s7x8yKTRXZDB_eYxVB_v-UQKSXKlci0uF3aNJ6tfYsad1P2RBs6Yb8_RJLUmxlfO91L8YJ0yyWyM_DFn0M9wd/s2048/IMG_0907.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0r0_cfyeXkmJjvJMcJvJXIjEC75It00JLsw73nyUjhoJIZAT0ZQdZl7s7x8yKTRXZDB_eYxVB_v-UQKSXKlci0uF3aNJ6tfYsad1P2RBs6Yb8_RJLUmxlfO91L8YJ0yyWyM_DFn0M9wd/w480-h640/IMG_0907.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Well, that's about it! Tomorrow or the next day, I'll show all the pieces together,</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Take care and happy sewing!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznm4e71sERY4UrOJV1HV4XC1eMbtFGhtw6LZuC2CR9H_WjRDZciFn87lDCLcsEulhtprScrzu-sMtRJTXA54fuUham2Y8lR1S-sGOOKtk7kEUhIc24bCREtwCDG6g3VxwBt94I5JWZoJG/s2048/IMG_0895.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznm4e71sERY4UrOJV1HV4XC1eMbtFGhtw6LZuC2CR9H_WjRDZciFn87lDCLcsEulhtprScrzu-sMtRJTXA54fuUham2Y8lR1S-sGOOKtk7kEUhIc24bCREtwCDG6g3VxwBt94I5JWZoJG/w480-h640/IMG_0895.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>bespokeabilityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147913254360865029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792504080546187971.post-1209060934823176842020-10-22T08:38:00.000-07:002020-10-22T08:38:44.083-07:00The Work from Home Module Sew Along: Love Notions Classic Tee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh25QS1ND0Gc_QOrMwbVnff-rhTOeHe2N8gLvPkXbluLsTOfgaqXW0eLcuZh5DCkwzTS-x1Cq1EF1fWXb540UwbgduHGA03rQk6hoN48334sa6RhMTDV9iS811KWmpzyXXAy_AKiC1bKhM1/s1846/IMG_0808.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1715" data-original-width="1846" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh25QS1ND0Gc_QOrMwbVnff-rhTOeHe2N8gLvPkXbluLsTOfgaqXW0eLcuZh5DCkwzTS-x1Cq1EF1fWXb540UwbgduHGA03rQk6hoN48334sa6RhMTDV9iS811KWmpzyXXAy_AKiC1bKhM1/w640-h594/IMG_0808.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">I'm back! This time, I want to show you the final top for my daughter's work from home module (#wfhmodulesewalong). For this top, I chose the </span><a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/easy-classic-tee-pattern" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Love Notions Classic Tee</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> as I've made it several times before and my daughter, Mehetabel, likes the top.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgseixvUrB5VAUeCeOetbIa-dzur0kacf1GRaIn6f1OL_Bhijnk1M4ttfjw_53IfJT9PjBYubeSvXhEkmbKtoEn8pFqQLjz7L_dwPmFed1LmEnu-udqUds1IoJIDYcGbh917mrvg7jhZ9qk/s2048/IMG_0797.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgseixvUrB5VAUeCeOetbIa-dzur0kacf1GRaIn6f1OL_Bhijnk1M4ttfjw_53IfJT9PjBYubeSvXhEkmbKtoEn8pFqQLjz7L_dwPmFed1LmEnu-udqUds1IoJIDYcGbh917mrvg7jhZ9qk/w480-h640/IMG_0797.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">For this module, I wanted 3 distinct necklines for the tops. The first one, blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-work-from-home-module-sew-along.html" target="_blank">here</a>, is a turtleneck, the second one, blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-work-from-home-module-sew-along_21.html" target="_blank">here</a>, is a scarf-collar, and this one is a crewneck. I think this crewneck tee might be too casual for an in-person classroom, but it'll be fine via Zoom. She's wearing it here with Jalie Eleonore's in navy stretch cotton twill. I made these pants about four years ago and they have gotten a lot of wear. These pants, along with the Levi's she wore with the other two tops, make up the "bottoms" portion of her work from home module.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBlH8NCtYM3D8dZCFt4r7ch-28Ygn3znNw8uRJ6nmnQRSU1nBvogaMc_vgcnShun2YccS2IgUVC0dnR9FMXg6GWDbDu2pNlLULGplzcok9armql4RVB3tVeS87d2aEt2_4tMqMPYhHc1A/s2048/IMG_0800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBlH8NCtYM3D8dZCFt4r7ch-28Ygn3znNw8uRJ6nmnQRSU1nBvogaMc_vgcnShun2YccS2IgUVC0dnR9FMXg6GWDbDu2pNlLULGplzcok9armql4RVB3tVeS87d2aEt2_4tMqMPYhHc1A/w480-h640/IMG_0800.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">My first <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/05/my-1st-love-notions-classic-tee-but-not.html" target="_blank">Love Notions Classic Tee</a> can be found <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/05/my-1st-love-notions-classic-tee-but-not.html" target="_blank">here</a>. This one is the same except I added long sleeves. The fabric is from <a href="https://stylemakerfabrics.com" target="_blank">Stylemaker Fabrics</a> and it is a cotton/lycra jersey. I love this shade of coral. It has a bit of heft to it, but that's okay since colder temperatures are on the way.</p><p>There weren't any issues sewing this top. As always, I stabilized the shoulders, this time with twill tape. I used my Pfaff's stretch stitch on all seams, serged all seam allowances, and coverstitched the hems and around the collar.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNCpjOwkEx75G0kH3cQKAhpiSX5JaK5p1-oMKkPjki3Tbp3ii7AJkXqtkJSQy_09qxSAkFiFFeovomKZQYNrdPKc0Kgwa-YRIZXnfS9Jh67cKFan5BixT4hdpeqlSVU72EwNITBEQDW8wc/s2048/IMG_0806.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNCpjOwkEx75G0kH3cQKAhpiSX5JaK5p1-oMKkPjki3Tbp3ii7AJkXqtkJSQy_09qxSAkFiFFeovomKZQYNrdPKc0Kgwa-YRIZXnfS9Jh67cKFan5BixT4hdpeqlSVU72EwNITBEQDW8wc/w480-h640/IMG_0806.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>This top has a boxy bodice--perfect for those times when you don't want a skin tight layer next to your stomach! It should be a very comfortable top to wear while working.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcu7cAIIlK-Jf1UMx7m15MYfsuIADvA_lXEbMCVyX6W-yXZAs84XSZNlMG2DlEpyUxGV2j0pgoB0gXvHyRL_zD3PeBb1wObh_Zes_H7pg1Bu03sgxgvI4ndEi29vdbCvL4yWjLXELlmceg/s2048/IMG_0798.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcu7cAIIlK-Jf1UMx7m15MYfsuIADvA_lXEbMCVyX6W-yXZAs84XSZNlMG2DlEpyUxGV2j0pgoB0gXvHyRL_zD3PeBb1wObh_Zes_H7pg1Bu03sgxgvI4ndEi29vdbCvL4yWjLXELlmceg/w480-h640/IMG_0798.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Next up, the topper: Helen's Closet Blackwood Cardigan. Ta ta for now!</p>bespokeabilityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147913254360865029noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792504080546187971.post-7830190570393630602020-10-21T08:07:00.000-07:002020-10-21T08:07:10.188-07:00The Work From Home Module Sew Along: Jalie Scarf-Collar Top<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2BPJW6GyYzuntA8Lm_dZ7thfb4lPiOpSry35ke-Ry5vspz5HOCenjH-0P7GMV6ydgFyJ4gncM-ikvP4_XkUF5RJuZP8UnCkT5kvrTyoJgkIJ-HOqSSRPxrF5S1tc4lRBmSMIGTqs8Yqnz/s2048/IMG_0823.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2BPJW6GyYzuntA8Lm_dZ7thfb4lPiOpSry35ke-Ry5vspz5HOCenjH-0P7GMV6ydgFyJ4gncM-ikvP4_XkUF5RJuZP8UnCkT5kvrTyoJgkIJ-HOqSSRPxrF5S1tc4lRBmSMIGTqs8Yqnz/w480-h640/IMG_0823.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hello, hello! For my second top in Mehetabel's work from home module (first explained <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-work-from-home-module-sew-along.html" target="_blank">here</a>),</span> I made <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie2921-scarf-collar-top-pattern" target="_blank">Jalie's Scarf-Collar Top</a>. I've made this top once before, and it looked good but the fabric didn't have enough stretch, so it was quite uncomfortable. This time, I made sure to use a fabric with plenty of stretch, and this rayon/lycra jersey from <a href="https://stylemakerfabrics.com" target="_blank">Stylemaker Fabrics</a> worked wonderfully. It is super soft and stretchy, and the colors work well with the module I've planned. Here's my first version:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_q17iEae5RqehtpmNVsm6vrq3uUzhxn62vmPQUh8NRibA0jxFvAGsh4zJrXb0WaiGHAPNoTogFR7N8dyr1VGo7HYnjlueZCjWejDe5dXLbyiEF9ihjmdZcFhBg587bxVa4UNBv_lKvqCq/s400/IMG_0293.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="284" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_q17iEae5RqehtpmNVsm6vrq3uUzhxn62vmPQUh8NRibA0jxFvAGsh4zJrXb0WaiGHAPNoTogFR7N8dyr1VGo7HYnjlueZCjWejDe5dXLbyiEF9ihjmdZcFhBg587bxVa4UNBv_lKvqCq/w454-h640/IMG_0293.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">This top is deceptively easy. The tie is the most difficult part, but it really isn't too hard. However, when I got to the point where I needed to pin the collar to the bodice, the instructions from my PDF conflicted with the Jalie-made video for this top! I re-pinned the collar three times, finally going with the video's instructions because I could see that they worked.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Qdhs2OJ6KE7-qvpTN6XmBxBrXCFaDQoq4QltK8Q40MkhJHDZlshZImeV5wKw5Qpmhlyeztd1SHVijKJUZuWX3ft6ZYKLuw6RlpG8MroHkt63deODBKtXGqm2u7mfybZUmq7dHJJuyulJ/s2048/IMG_0792.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Qdhs2OJ6KE7-qvpTN6XmBxBrXCFaDQoq4QltK8Q40MkhJHDZlshZImeV5wKw5Qpmhlyeztd1SHVijKJUZuWX3ft6ZYKLuw6RlpG8MroHkt63deODBKtXGqm2u7mfybZUmq7dHJJuyulJ/w480-h640/IMG_0792.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photo above shows an ugly and confusing step. At this point, I was pulling the front and back bodice pieces through the snake-like collar piece. I still don't really understand the process, but just follow the directions and it'll work out happily ever after.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoz3dBsvul_mwnIi-LXg12L5RGC02jLFsniIhcgpMYf06fTYLGRPNkrpTuxG8ZXiQNberxlKb_ted7SmjeDIhYgfKiEqEA5TWN0HNdh3Wqjg-2VC3h4UD7oA_olstwBFvVbv-EPY7mWCvU/s2048/IMG_0831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1668" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoz3dBsvul_mwnIi-LXg12L5RGC02jLFsniIhcgpMYf06fTYLGRPNkrpTuxG8ZXiQNberxlKb_ted7SmjeDIhYgfKiEqEA5TWN0HNdh3Wqjg-2VC3h4UD7oA_olstwBFvVbv-EPY7mWCvU/w522-h640/IMG_0831.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The majority of seams were sewn with a stretch stitch on my sewing machine. The only exception was the collar piece which I sewed with a straight stitch. All seams were finished on the serger, and the hems were done on the coverstitch. Oh, I almost forgot--the shoulders were reinforced with fusible interfacing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZaFtaLxEMwE90Q8tZvWsYzuTIeCQT82MgKMmEA3nB8K7jwH_RsVnPAD0b3s-ltDtqibnQI5vkLe9KtlZeRSeKqvSSslvXGSupccilEybJtuX1oKSunrGAjGHKI_7Tq7aGt7DhsykULl8u/s2048/IMG_0833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1808" data-original-width="2048" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZaFtaLxEMwE90Q8tZvWsYzuTIeCQT82MgKMmEA3nB8K7jwH_RsVnPAD0b3s-ltDtqibnQI5vkLe9KtlZeRSeKqvSSslvXGSupccilEybJtuX1oKSunrGAjGHKI_7Tq7aGt7DhsykULl8u/w640-h564/IMG_0833.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Neither Mehetabel nor I could tie a decent bow--not the pattern's fault--so we opted for a single knot with the ties hanging. And she's wearing sunglasses throughout this post, because even though there's a hint of fall in the air (yay!), it's a bright, sunshiney day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt0PTMNAk8_CULhup3weEzhrQup_FLCcTHzrT5ET3KJ-eGOnMMUS4OhikZdiyE3OyrD0zqZT6tVGLqcRIYxd7YlVK38fTX0zI-mOePGJRw7Jr3Tay2bpXupbyWxFWH-Hu9BW3UU38ra3o6/s2048/IMG_0828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt0PTMNAk8_CULhup3weEzhrQup_FLCcTHzrT5ET3KJ-eGOnMMUS4OhikZdiyE3OyrD0zqZT6tVGLqcRIYxd7YlVK38fTX0zI-mOePGJRw7Jr3Tay2bpXupbyWxFWH-Hu9BW3UU38ra3o6/w480-h640/IMG_0828.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;">Mehetabel is wearing Levi's in these photos as they're one of her bottoms for the work at home module.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvveN8mG7h_QYt7NZY4Q5rDTAlOKEkzqh_6fn6YNpuyJgfJgamVt7mSvnnyiQHbkGHMTJHo9yvs3KYCwvRm_JQlokvhG6XiFxuSeKCEkQihQTtS2ogNVUOVIcsFCNQYP3Wywd3j2OWmgoT/s2048/IMG_0829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvveN8mG7h_QYt7NZY4Q5rDTAlOKEkzqh_6fn6YNpuyJgfJgamVt7mSvnnyiQHbkGHMTJHo9yvs3KYCwvRm_JQlokvhG6XiFxuSeKCEkQihQTtS2ogNVUOVIcsFCNQYP3Wywd3j2OWmgoT/w480-h640/IMG_0829.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgclCjyflEm8Ium9lmb6VsLD-p9uR1HAgrO5H_cDs8J4lBB_zzU6zm1d89hp-sGyUPP-G6BSKG7PwrTiNI5qLFKkWEduMM1_3Y8FFakKLO4nspfmtLZOONvPXTwgSBUV2BTAE70XGEJ180o/s2048/IMG_0832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgclCjyflEm8Ium9lmb6VsLD-p9uR1HAgrO5H_cDs8J4lBB_zzU6zm1d89hp-sGyUPP-G6BSKG7PwrTiNI5qLFKkWEduMM1_3Y8FFakKLO4nspfmtLZOONvPXTwgSBUV2BTAE70XGEJ180o/w480-h640/IMG_0832.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Next up, the final top for the module: Love Notions Classic Tee. See you soon!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>bespokeabilityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147913254360865029noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792504080546187971.post-10517820539144241442020-10-20T13:32:00.001-07:002020-10-20T13:32:24.077-07:00The Work From Home Module Sew Along: Itch to Stitch Hepburn Turtleneck<p style="text-align: justify;">As you can probably tell by my lack of posting, I didn't sew much over the summer. I just couldn't get motivated. I <i>thought</i> about sewing--a lot--but I just couldn't make myself <i>do</i> anything. I think it was pandemic lethargy. So, what got me out of my doldrums? Well, Whitney of Tomkat Stitchery started a work from home module sew along (#wfhmodulesewalong), because so many of us are stuck at home, but could use new outfits for Zoom meetings, etc. Her idea is to sew/buy/thrift two bottoms, 3 tops. and one topper.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-LAh-i8myYIEfszhdK5EXwGgGSWCBK6-n9tn3-vq1k2fRfEpc6T97hfsS4fNYXOJaEb4uAdDMiGma-I8SCvEf2kCeV50fZ9Uk-2FivuWUeJYXUyb75T36VnzVOLOGubGrgl7AyWw4mY16/s2048/IMG_0864.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-LAh-i8myYIEfszhdK5EXwGgGSWCBK6-n9tn3-vq1k2fRfEpc6T97hfsS4fNYXOJaEb4uAdDMiGma-I8SCvEf2kCeV50fZ9Uk-2FivuWUeJYXUyb75T36VnzVOLOGubGrgl7AyWw4mY16/w480-h640/IMG_0864.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div>Now, I'm retired, so I don't have many Zoom-needs, but my daughter, Mehetabel, teaches university classes via Zoom and she also has weekly conference calls also on Zoom. I explained Whitney's concept to her and she was on board, but with one caveat: yoga pants and slippers. Well, <i>someday</i> she'll be in a classroom again, so while I'm not stressing over dressy bottom pieces now, I know I can work something out later.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEica_w-W0B-YPYlhfxJJm7GxpUIVol2FUSGekv01G2SWp3Y_cGEScZx9x1B01INWKora2kTAO2LdkaboqHhIME4zTXw7KiiM846qKQYJzMNDBTpFDWFF_kWEftjUd_sFkL7lVqnh8hTGQ-S/s2048/IMG_0854.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mom, I'm trying to teach!" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEica_w-W0B-YPYlhfxJJm7GxpUIVol2FUSGekv01G2SWp3Y_cGEScZx9x1B01INWKora2kTAO2LdkaboqHhIME4zTXw7KiiM846qKQYJzMNDBTpFDWFF_kWEftjUd_sFkL7lVqnh8hTGQ-S/w480-h640/IMG_0854.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm calling this photo, "Mom, I'm trying to teach!"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZxFMhP1DGLCz-Zh_i1qX92lB7SNuQf5SfLauPbF6Wp5S1B5wbns7ShcVEhly02NVTELKPIliPTbgXrklQ3hQas-PUc83_b64DiHsgGP26lwTU-qH3pZj7BmUDgCxuGYvHYOmoTT1O6u7a/s2048/IMG_0857.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1875" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZxFMhP1DGLCz-Zh_i1qX92lB7SNuQf5SfLauPbF6Wp5S1B5wbns7ShcVEhly02NVTELKPIliPTbgXrklQ3hQas-PUc83_b64DiHsgGP26lwTU-qH3pZj7BmUDgCxuGYvHYOmoTT1O6u7a/w586-h640/IMG_0857.jpeg" width="586" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, I decided to make the tops in three fabrics I'd purchased from Stylemaker Fabrics, and here's the first one. It's the Itch to Stitch Hepburn Turtleneck made from a soft cotton/lycra jersey. I figured this could be a good layering piece, and the cotton would keep it comfy and breathable. The background is mustard, with ivory flowers outlined in navy. She's wearing it here with Levi's.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9kt2uRKhFvOwGL6YHW1oh8bOkH5zP_G6DRB_Y5JdYnGy5Q6zTMPmThBLK6RF1bwQ2yYkusWK7fWBGUvOrkwRhCbBxEUFgpHn0rKMG9Kwzoui7sENl_kZ4l1GBHSxsPahL5HcU_cnTjOJh/s2048/IMG_0784.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9kt2uRKhFvOwGL6YHW1oh8bOkH5zP_G6DRB_Y5JdYnGy5Q6zTMPmThBLK6RF1bwQ2yYkusWK7fWBGUvOrkwRhCbBxEUFgpHn0rKMG9Kwzoui7sENl_kZ4l1GBHSxsPahL5HcU_cnTjOJh/w480-h640/IMG_0784.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Since Mehetabel is 6 feet tall, I added length to the pattern pieces--I was really guessing, but I think the length is perfect. It's funny, I haven't purchased any Big 4 (Simplicity, McCall's, Vogue, and Butterick) since mid-March, but I have been on a tear of purchasing independent PDFs. I find it funny because I have previously professed my intense dislike of PDF patterns! I like the instant gratification--and no pesky outside germs--that come with PDF patterns. This one, the Itch to Stitch Hepburn Turtleneck, went together quickly (both the PDF and the sewing). It has the layering feature I love: print only the size(s) you want.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguCkGRITvDAN-OupGy0s8NFHAigK-Wav87Jzux82K8M5_rReLSFZKMkuVXRoG5ItWFbDWlbmatzVpnTG_UpkzXrggxPXcTQRHyy3wdd4kQ0zeC2QafggFcK5hpVZSHSX_GyYYI-6M0Nkcg/s2048/IMG_0856.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguCkGRITvDAN-OupGy0s8NFHAigK-Wav87Jzux82K8M5_rReLSFZKMkuVXRoG5ItWFbDWlbmatzVpnTG_UpkzXrggxPXcTQRHyy3wdd4kQ0zeC2QafggFcK5hpVZSHSX_GyYYI-6M0Nkcg/w480-h640/IMG_0856.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2k1u8jfdNaB1TjRtd-5cO2xuNO6-uikOh5e8VO6Y0HXxnGeH6nFOfTZwtdQRINJFh_6-is4ImY7ISy3P9O0yKxCKpHyg9Em6kn49dz1I1eBNBbk8r3Z7BsVSjgFDi6djrTnIHALPYPt48/s2048/IMG_0786.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2k1u8jfdNaB1TjRtd-5cO2xuNO6-uikOh5e8VO6Y0HXxnGeH6nFOfTZwtdQRINJFh_6-is4ImY7ISy3P9O0yKxCKpHyg9Em6kn49dz1I1eBNBbk8r3Z7BsVSjgFDi6djrTnIHALPYPt48/w480-h640/IMG_0786.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div>Coverstitched hem!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Making it was a cinch. This top went together quickly and easily. As I always do with knits, I stabilized the shoulders, this time using fusible interfacing. I sewed all seams with my Pfaff's stretch stitch, serged all seam allowances, and hemmed it using my coverstitch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvYuADZDmHCR2Wnub38vt8b3jr_MIS7fduMH2wGyzYnOLizDIWW_MxKNBxJyxumEVPJjuMRiGHsDZ2OLGlTezQ2l_0JiEZnSnYRSLtxeVC56aEV8XePISGxa1EXijr_5Am3kKRVNR1lwk/s2048/IMG_0864.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvYuADZDmHCR2Wnub38vt8b3jr_MIS7fduMH2wGyzYnOLizDIWW_MxKNBxJyxumEVPJjuMRiGHsDZ2OLGlTezQ2l_0JiEZnSnYRSLtxeVC56aEV8XePISGxa1EXijr_5Am3kKRVNR1lwk/w480-h640/IMG_0864.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is my first piece for Mehetabel's work from home module. The other pieces will include Jalie Eleonores, Helen's Closet Blackwood Cardigan, a Jalie Scarf-Collar top, and a Love Notions Classic Tee. The tee is probably more casual than she'd wear in the classroom, but I think it'll be fine on Zoom. And remember, even though I'm not taking photos of them, in real life, she'll be wearing her Lululemon's and slippers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKUd0brNv139KvZ430vsId7ZB0w2an2mB8qL5FMeavnRq1M39MAQZ5ty3vyyOwUqeCdSuIOGpuGSgxBKB9i6YVFhBfn1eq3s6xpXU0oD07rik8iHq3rn6jAqgCxq_79laq4DeMDmbtehil/s2048/IMG_0868.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKUd0brNv139KvZ430vsId7ZB0w2an2mB8qL5FMeavnRq1M39MAQZ5ty3vyyOwUqeCdSuIOGpuGSgxBKB9i6YVFhBfn1eq3s6xpXU0oD07rik8iHq3rn6jAqgCxq_79laq4DeMDmbtehil/w480-h640/IMG_0868.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLF-QzHQGo8I5fBIicJfayRFtwdXHxt_0y_gmF9H1V3Dc48bgR0pWgp4rG5vR4dXymBxCjE5VE_zBgXGrC-IFEnAyjczK2bhyaYTv3_GFnIzDsO35HgvteDkNB3WjTFs28NbJTFm-_6c3D/s2048/IMG_0870.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLF-QzHQGo8I5fBIicJfayRFtwdXHxt_0y_gmF9H1V3Dc48bgR0pWgp4rG5vR4dXymBxCjE5VE_zBgXGrC-IFEnAyjczK2bhyaYTv3_GFnIzDsO35HgvteDkNB3WjTFs28NbJTFm-_6c3D/w480-h640/IMG_0870.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPsDBokDYNTx-aAnctAlQl8kZRGM9hb0KPp4neAINpCx-IaBXCEMK_Q6PBSzDNysWHqFAaCKRoSrOJ0JkCPc7s5t-UUZC9r3M2wo8oIgyCQqAOqJ-1lrptQcIfDmJ0c7t0p-ZmsmU9wuF/s2048/IMG_0863.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPsDBokDYNTx-aAnctAlQl8kZRGM9hb0KPp4neAINpCx-IaBXCEMK_Q6PBSzDNysWHqFAaCKRoSrOJ0JkCPc7s5t-UUZC9r3M2wo8oIgyCQqAOqJ-1lrptQcIfDmJ0c7t0p-ZmsmU9wuF/w480-h640/IMG_0863.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Next up, the Jalie Scarf-Collar Top. See you soon!</p>bespokeabilityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147913254360865029noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3792504080546187971.post-21185022868965290182020-06-21T05:53:00.001-07:002020-06-21T06:05:28.100-07:00McCall's 7975: The Summer Version<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Hello, hello! I'm back today with a new top for Mehetabel. This <a href="https://mccall.com/m7975" target="_blank">McCall's 7975</a> is a fun pattern; it's easy to make, but looks more complicated because of the twist. <br />
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I wanted to make a top that Mehetabel could wear with her new olive green linen blend pants (<a href="https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/women/skirts--pants/simplicity-sewing-pattern-s8841-misses-wide-or-slim-leg-pull-on-pants/">Simplicity 8841</a>) blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/05/simplicity-8841-in-olive-linen-blend.html">here</a>. This top is made from a jersey crepe from my stash; luckily, this paisley print has olive and peacock blue--and I just so happen to have a peacock blue Robert Kaufman chambray with which I plan to make another pair of Simplicity 7975 pants.<br />
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I find it difficult to hem cap sleeves so I decided to hem them prior to installation. Speaking of installation, I sewed the sleeves in flat which is my preferred method.<br />
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All seams were sewn on my regular sewing machine using a stretch stitch. All seams were trimmed and finished on the serger. The hems were coverstitched.<br />
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This is my second version of this top. I first made a long-sleeved version last December, blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/12/basic-t-with-twist-mccalls-7975.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Like that top, this one fits well in the shoulders and is a bit baggy through the torso. Mehetabel, though, prefers the loose fit in the bodice. Also, a looser fit will probably be a little cooler that a tighter version.<br />
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This is a distinctive top because of the twist, so I don't know that I'll make many more, but I do recommend it!<br />
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Apropos of nothing, here's a photo of my design assistants, Bjorn and CJ, taking the day off work to play in the lake at a local state park. Happiness!<br />
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These times of isolation have brought out the need for more diversions--at least in my family. First, Aloysius learned to sew (blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/05/my-1st-love-notions-classic-tee-but-not.html">here</a>), and then Mehetabel wanted to sew a top! And to all this I say: Yay!</div>
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Now, Mehetabel has sewn lots of things: curtains, pillow cases, scrunchies, ski bags, and masks. She has even sewn some apparel, including this very 90s outfit of pull-on baggy shorts, lined vest, and matching scrunchie. Here she is on the <a href="https://4-h.org/">4H</a> catwalk showing off her creation. For this, 9-year-old Mehetabel chose the fabric and patterns, and I answered any questions she had. She doesn't look very happy in this photo, but as I recall, she was quite nervous!<br />
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Present day Mehetabel likes to have a variety of shells to wear with her multitude of <a href="https://www.talbots.com/clothing/sweaters/charming-collection">Talbots cardigans</a>. So, last year, when we took a trip to the UK, she purchased several remnants from <a href="https://sewoverit.co.uk/">Sew Over It</a> with the idea of making them into sleeveless tops. Now that the fabrics have been suitably aged, she asked me if I'd help her make a shell from one of the fabrics. Of course! The selection of which remnant to use included a lengthy phone conversation wherein we compared centimeters to inches. Mehetabel selected a remnant that was about a yard, washed and dried it, and brought it to my studio.</div>
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Meanwhile, I remembered a top from Simplicity that fit her well, and found it in my <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/09/my-pattern-challenge-organization.html">fairly well-organized pattern cabinet</a>. I've made this top a couple times, and for sleeveless versions, I had already made all-in-one facing patten pieces. The pattern calls for a bias tape finish for the armscyes but after some discussion, Mehetabel decided to use the facing pieces instead (which also would be my preference).</div>
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The fabric, a very lightweight crepe--probably polyester--was super skittery, but Mehetabel persevered. She didn't have enough of the fashion fabric to cut out the facings and the fabric is sheer so the print would've shown through, and although I would've preferred a light beige fabric for the facings, she used what I had: white batiste, which worked fine.</div>
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I think (but I could be wrong) this was her first time sewing darts! And, after making so many masks, it was a little difficult for her to adjust to sewing curves, but she did it like a champ!</div>
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The back closure is a button and a fabric loop. Mehetabel attached the button by hand. The hem was turned under twice and topstitched on the machine. She also topstitched around the neck and armscyes. The facings, which were cut 1/8" smaller at the neck and arm, were stitched in the ditch at the shoulder and underarm seams.<br />
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The pattern is <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/28151">Simplicity 2599</a> which is out-of-print. One of the things I like about this pattern is that it includes cup sizes. We didn't have enough fabric to sew any of the embellishments, but the plain top is versatile. In fact, I have only sewn plain versions of this top, either sleeveless or with capped sleeves.</div>
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Mehetabel worked on this top, size 14 C-cup, over the course of several days--two(ish) hours per session. All seams were sewn on my Pfaff 3.5 Expression, and she serged each seam allowance on my Babylock Imagine.<br />
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This was a straight-forward sewing project, and I think Mehetabel found it to be fairly easy. It really made it easier that she's recently helped sew hundreds of masks for which she used the same sewing machine that she used for this top. She was confident and comfortable using the machine--and that goes a long way toward success. She also made sure to snip all threads and press after every step which keeps projects from falling into the "Happy Hands at Home" or "Becky Home-ecky" categories!<br />
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Hello, hello! I hope you are all doing well, staying healthy, and keeping your marbles! I'm so happy to be getting through some of my backlog of sewn pieces. Today, I want to show you another <a href="https://helensclosetpatterns.com/product/blackwood-cardigan-pdf-pattern/" target="_blank">Helen's Closet Blackwood Cardigan</a>--actually, this whole outfit uses the same patterns as in <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2020/05/my-first-helens-closet-blackwood.html" target="_blank">this post</a> but from different fabrics. Why re-invent the wheel?</div>
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Like my first version, this Blackwood Cardigan is without pockets as I thought the fabric wouldn't support them. The fabric is a super soft poly/lycra sweater knit from Fabric.com purchased in December 2018 for about $8 per yard. </div>
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Mehetabel is wearing the sweater with a now out-of-print <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/56329" target="_blank">New Look 6150</a> shell in double knit, blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2016/04/necessary-separates-mccalls-3830-new.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and another pair of <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3461-eleonore-pull-on-jeans" target="_blank">Jalie Eleonore</a> jeans (other colors blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2016/07/white-jalie-eleonores-for-independence.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/09/my-pattern-challenge-organization.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2017/02/playing-catch-up-part-i.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2018/12/cozy-burda-top-and-jalie-eleonores.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/09/ive-got-sunshine-simplicity-8601.html" target="_blank">here</a>) in sapphire stretch twill from <a href="https://www.lowpricefabric.com/" target="_blank">Michael Levine</a>.</div>
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Except for omitting the pockets, I didn't make any changes to the pattern. Twill tape was sewn to the shoulders for support, all seams were sewn with a stretch stitch on my Pfaff, the seams were trimmed/finished with the serger, and I used my coverstitch to topstitch the front facing. Very easy, very quick, and I think it looks great on Mehetabel! She could go down a size, but Mehetabel likes it as is.</div>
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I don't know about you, but here in Reno, our weather has gone from near freezing one night to 90 (32C) the next day. I guess summer weather is here, and for Reno, that usually means 90-100 degree days.</div>
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I made a muslin out of some old fabric, knowing that it would not be a wearable muslin. I cut out a size 14 but left the length of the size 22--about an additional 1-1/4 inches. For the muslin, I did not add any length at the hipline even though I was sure it would be needed. </div>
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Sure enough, Mehetabel needed additional length at the high hip, about an inch. I also added an inch to the waistband so that I could use 2" elastic instead of the 1" called for in the instructions. I had purchased a spool of 2" elastic from <a href="https://www.wawak.com/" target="_blank">Wawak</a>, and figured I might as well use some of it.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">For this version, I used Brussels Washer Linen from Robert Kaufman. I purchased this from <a href="https://www.fabric.com/find?searchText=brussels+washer+linen">Fabric.com</a> for $8.22 per yard. The fabric is a linen rayon blend. I pre-washed the fabric on hot three times, drying it after each wash. I'd read <i>somewhere</i> that doing this would help eliminate some of the wrinkling. True? I don't know yet, but I thought I'd give it a try. At the very least, I doubt it will shrink any more!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Except for the snafu with the waistband, this went together quickly and easily. I sewed all seams on my regular sewing machine, trimmed and finished them with the serger, and hand-stitched the hems. She's wearing a never-blogged top I made for her years ago. It's made from rayon challis and I cannot remember the pattern. Probably Simplicity or McCall's. It's turned out to be a very versatile top--great for layering under cardigans in cooler weather, but apparently also great on hot almost-summer days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The <a href="https://helenscloset.ca/product/blackwood-cardigan-pdf-pattern/" target="_blank">Helen's Closet Blackwood Cardigan</a> pattern has been splashed all over the internet, and I've been tempted by it for awhile. But you see, I have a love/hate relationship with PDF patterns. I love that I can get them immediately, but I hate taping them together. Storing them is also problematic. So, for my <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/09/my-pattern-challenge-organization.html" target="_blank">challenge</a>, I put this one together and selected a sweater knit from my stash that I wasn't wild about but would do for a (hopefully) wearable muslin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My <a href="https://meetcora.com/" target="_blank">Meet Cora</a> app tells me I bought three yards of this 64"-wide poly/lycra variegated sweater knit from <a href="http://fabricmartfabrics.com/">FabricMartFabrics.com</a> on February 19, 2017. It was $9.99 per yard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When I received the knit, I wasn't wild about the color in real life, but I knew I could use it for something. This initial Blackwood Cardigan was a great choice! </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I didn't think the weight of this knit would support the pockets, so I left them off. Everything else went together smoothly. </span><br />
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I've probably made about a dozen <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3461-eleonore-pull-on-jeans" target="_blank">Jalie Eleonore</a> pull-on jeans for my daughter, Mehetabel, but not too many other pants, and it was past time to remedy that! Thanks to sales at various fabric stores, I've purchased a number of patterns in different styles: classic tailored trousers, slim side-zipped pants, elastic-waist pants, zippered wide-leg pants-- well, you get the idea. Then I saw Style Arc's Barb Stretch Pant and thought I'd give that a try even though it meant taping together a PDF pattern (the things I do for my loved ones. Heh). Although, if I'm going to deal with a PDF pattern, this was a great one because I was able to print just the size I wanted and it didn't have too many pieces.</div>
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All this took place in the happy-go-lucky pre-COVID 19 times when one could lark about with other people. Sniff. I was so busy socializing, I just didn't get around to taking pictures or publishing this post until now. But no more socializing for me. Not anymore! I'm staying home; it has been thus for many a week (I'm having a hard time remembering how long it's been!). I only see the members of my quaranteam (Mehetabel, Aloysius, and Carmelita). Maybe someday that'll change. She said wistfully. </div>
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I like the <a href="https://www.joann.com/solid-refined-ponte-knit-fabric--black/15217318.html#q=refined%2Bponte&start=1" target="_blank">refined ponte</a> from Joann, and I've used it to make myself many pants (unblogged). I have quite a few colors in my fabric closet (who am I kidding?!--like I have just one fabric closet!), and I decided to try one of them with the Barb pattern. Just a note: I will make Mehetabel some woven, zippered pants, but I thought I'd start with something that--if it's the right size--will be comfortable as well as appropriate for her professional life. Also, Mehetabel, like me, is into comfortable clothing. Knit and elastic forever!</div>
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I had a scant 1-1/2 yard piece of navy ponte from my stash of refined ponte knits which was perfect for what I hoped would be a wearable muslin.</div>
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I had a number of problems with construction, but none due to the fabric or pattern! I was going to use my Pfaff 3.5 to sew the pants but I needed to change the needle to a stretch needle. I couldn't get the old needle out! I don't think that's ever happened to me before. Gah! I finally found my hemostats and was able to dislodge the stubborn needle. But, before I was able to fix the needle, I decided to use my Babylock machine instead. I tested the stretch stitch on a swatch of my fashion fabric and kept getting haystacks on the bottom. Gah, again! I fussed with the machine, rethreaded everything, turned it on and off, used a different bobbin, changed the tension, and it remained the same. The machine was fine with a straight stitch, but I didn't want that! So, off I went to hunt for my hemostats. Those hemostats saved the day, because they allowed me to really grip the Pfaff's stuck needle. This process took hours. Hours! And the Babylock was sent to time-out.</div>
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So, eventually, I stitched the pants on the Pfaff, trimmed and finished all seams on the serger (which was very well-behaved, thank you very much). I pressed up the suggested hem, but didn't finish it as the pants were awaiting their person for a try-on.</div>
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Anywho, Mehetabel stopped by a neighborhood crafting meeting I was attending (more socializing!) to try on the pants and determine the hem length. They fit very well! After that, it took no time to hand-stitch the hems. </div>
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Mehetabel really likes the pants and says they're super comfortable. Huzzah! I quickly made a second pair in gray, and now I'd like to try the pattern out on a stretch woven. Even though these have an elasticized waistband, they look suitable for the classroom or office (although, for the last 10 -1/2 weeks, she's been teaching via the internet and Zoom-like calls where only her top half is seen). I think I'll make a pair for myself. Win, win, win!</div>
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This pattern qualifies for my personal challenges: <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/09/my-pattern-challenge-organization.html" target="_blank">My Pattern Challenge</a> and <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/10/conference-capsule-mccalls-7160-new.html" target="_blank">Conference Capsule</a>. In these photos, Mehetabel is wearing her New Look 6150 shell (blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2016/04/necessary-separates-mccalls-3830-new.html" target="_blank">here</a>) along with a ready-to-wear cardigan.<br />
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Well, hello! Excuse me for a moment while I dust off this poor, neglected blog. I hope you are all staying healthy and sane. I wake up every morning thinking about what a beautiful day it is and what I'll do. Then I remember. There's a pandemic. Now, I'm not <i>really </i>complaining because I've got a very good situation. It's just that I forget about this global disaster and then I get quite a comeuppance. Every morning.<br />
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To try to focus on the positive and to help others, I've made lots and lots of masks. Hundreds. So, a few weeks ago, my son-in-law, Aloysius, said he'd like to learn to sew. It took about ten minutes to teach him. He picked it up faster than anyone I've ever known. He's a structural engineer and a contractor, so he's a natural (unlike me!). Anyway, he wanted to learn how to make masks--he already had several that I'd made for him and Mehetabel. So, one Saturday the quaranteam (Aloysius, Mehetabel, Carmelita (his mother), and I) got together. I brought two of my machines, A and M had their machine (a Babylock BL9), and Carmelita brought her 1947 Singer Featherweight. We had all the supplies and A and M had set up a folding table to cut the fabrics, elastic, bias strips, and pipe cleaners. <br />
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We set up all four machines on the dining room table so we could be together. I'm not used to sewing in a group - at least not since 7th grade Home Ec (just one or two years ago!) or in 4-H (also one or two years ago! You probably shouldn't believe anything I write). It was really nice doing this usually-solo activity with the rest of the quaranteam. We listened to music, chatted, petted puppies, and, of course, made masks. It was at the beginning of our session that I probably spent ten minutes showing Aloysius how to lift and lower the presser foot, wind a bobbin, thread the machine, sew forward and backstitch, and pivot. That was it! He was off! And faster than the rest of us. Not that it's a race. Also, we were well supervised by the the very good boys (woof).<br />
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We live in Reno, Nevada, USA, the "Biggest Little City," and witty Mehetabel named our endeavor the "Biggest Little Sweatshop." Such a card. She should be dealt with. That day, I think we made 35 masks. We (safely) mailed or (safely) hand-delivered (to driveways--no people were actually seen) them to friends, colleagues, friends-of-friends, and others. </div>
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Now, an organization to which I belong, the Assistance League of Reno Sparks, needs 300+ masks to deliver to low-income seniors and veterans to whom we regularly deliver groceries. These masks will be added to their grocery bags. The Biggest Little Sweatshop is back in business! This Sunday, we will get together and sew more. We're going to try to knock out fifty. We have all the supplies except we're running low on pipe cleaners. I've ordered more, but they won't be here in time. No problem, though; adding the pipe cleaner is the last step. A pipe cleaner is put into the nasal (bias) strip and then are shaped to one's nose. Here's the team wearing our own masks. Can you tell we're smiling?<br />
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In between bouts of mask-making, I've been sewing for fun. Here's my latest: a Love Notions Classic Tee. I chose the crew-neck. This was my first Love Notions pattern and it is a winner. </div>
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I used this 70s floral jersey from Mill End Fabrics in Reno, Nevada. To be clear, this fabric isn't from the 70s, but the print reminds me of a dress I had from way back then. I chose this fabric because it's not at all slippery and very soft! And it's cute! </div>
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Now to garment sewing. As I always do, I reinforced the shoulder seams, this time using interfacing. After sewing the shoulder seams, I tackled the neckband (which I rarely have difficulties installing). It was late at night. I shouldn't be allowed to sew after dark, because that's when I make silly mistakes. I should do it first thing in the morning! Oh well. I've learned this lesson before, maybe <i>maybe</i> this time it'll stick! Except this time even though it was late at night and I was very tired, I inserted the neckband without a problem. I used the cover stitch to finish the neckband. After that, I pinned the sleeves to the armscyes and (probably wisely) decided to actually sew them in the morning.</div>
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So, the next morning, all I needed to do was sew and serge the sleeves, the side seams, and do the hems. Easy peasy! And here's the finished T-shirt on Mehetabel.<br />
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<a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/easy-classic-tee-pattern" target="_blank">The Love Notions Classic T </a>comes with several sleeve and neck variations, different cup sizes, in sizes XS-5X. It's looser in the body which I appreciate! And it was only $5 when I purchased the PDF pattern from their website. It was easy to tape the pattern together because of the layering feature. This top is size medium. I definitely have more of these shirts planned.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I read about "20 for 2020" on Instagram. The idea is to set 20 life goals, but I'm going to apply it just to sewing. So, here goes. I don't know if this will be realistic, but why not try?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Publish at least 20 blog posts during 2020. I only managed seven or so in 2019, but between my mother's illness and eventual death, the plumbing leak, and new flooring, I'm surprised I managed that many! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Participate in at least two challenges. Maybe sewalongs or ...? I plan on participating in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sewtwistsandties/" target="_blank">#SewTwistsandTies</a> on Instagram in January. I'm sure another interesting challenge will come up. Here's a "twist" I just <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/12/basic-t-with-twist-mccalls-7975.html" target="_blank">made</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. Learn how to make <a href="https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2015/05/26/how-to-sew-a-bound-buttonhole" target="_blank">bound buttonholes</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8. Continue my personal challenge: <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/09/my-pattern-challenge-organization.html" target="_blank">My Pattern Challenge</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">9. Continue my personal challenge: <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/10/conference-capsule-mccalls-7160-new.html" target="_blank">Conference Capsule</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">10. Create a retirement wardrobe plan (it's about time!). I need/want a casual but stylish and put-together wardrobe for my newish lifestyle. These are some examples and all are things I could make: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">13. Get over my fear of selfies and try to post some things I've made for myself. This is a hard one as I'm camera-shy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">14. Make zip-front jeans. I've made oodles of pull-on <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3461-eleonore-pull-on-jeans" target="_blank">Eleonore</a>s, but I'd like to make more traditional jeans. Might work this one in with a class. Two birds!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">16. Make a coat. Maybe <a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6604" target="_blank">this one</a> or <a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6385" target="_blank">this one</a> or <a href="https://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v8884" target="_blank">this one</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">17. Make a vest. Maybe the <a href="https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/envigado-vest-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">Envigado</a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hi folks! I hope you're enjoying the holiday season. Here at the bespokeability factory, I've had a splendid Christmas. This afternoon, my small (but not short) family came over and what fun we had! First appetizers and presents, followed by a walk, then back to the house for an early dinner. After that, we played Sequence and had Christmas cookies. My heart is fuller than my stomach, and my stomach is FULL!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I didn't do much holiday sewing this year, but I did make a shirt for my son-in-law, Aloysius (not his real name). I've never sewn any clothing for him before, so trying to make something for him in secret had its challenges. For instance, getting accurate measurements was tricky!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I erred on the side of too much length, figuring I can always shorten it. I think it's too long, but he likes it! He's 6'7", so he rarely has clothing that is too long; it's usually too short in the sleeves and body.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For my first venture into son-in-law sewing, I selected <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/81002" target="_blank">McCall's 7447</a> which is now out of print. Aloysius has lots of dress shirts, so I figured something a bit more casual would suit him. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I ordered the <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0587027/kaufman-mammoth-flannel-plaid-red" target="_blank">Robert Kaufman "Mammoth" plaid flannel</a> in red, white, and blue, as well as navy blue sweatshirting and ribbing from Fabric.com. The flannel came out of the dryer with nary a wrinkle! That's my kind of fabric.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The pattern isn't difficult to sew, but I had a few head-scratching moments, and my good friend the seam ripper spent some quality time with me. It's fun tearing out navy thread on navy fabric. Sure it is!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I made sure the horizontal lines of the fabric matched. I used the sewing machine on all seams, often using the stretch stitch except when sewing the front plackets. I finished the seams on the serger, and either topstitched on my regular machine or used the coverstitch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I interfaced the placket with Fashion Sewing Supply's <i><a href="https://www.fashionsewingsupply.com/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=76&osCsid=c329a961b01c935de44a1a2fb0ac3fa2" target="_blank">ProWoven Shirt-Crisp Fusible Interfacing</a></i> which may have been a bit too heavy for the shirt. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I forgot to take a picture of the back, but it's the same sweatshirt fabric as the sleeves and hood. The cuffs are ribbing. You'll notice that the hood is plenty large!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm so glad Aloysius likes the shirt! I'm on the look-out for another fun, casual shirt for him--maybe the Thread Theory <a href="https://threadtheory.ca/collections/thread-theory-patterns/products/finlayson-sweater-pdf" target="_blank">Finlayson Sweater</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">And I did! Keeping in mind <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/09/my-pattern-challenge-organization.html" target="_blank">my pattern challenge</a>, I selected <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/96760" target="_blank">McCall's 7975</a> for my next project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a basic T-shirt with a twist (see what I did there?). I like that the twist creates an </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">asymmetrical hemline and a similar look to the currently popular front tuck or French tuck. I also think the hemline is flattering because it isn't a straight line across the hips.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The shirt fits Mehetabel well in the shoulders and arms, but it's a little boxy in the bodice; however, she told me she prefers it a little roomy so I'll leave it as is. When I make this again, I'll lengthen the sleeves slightly (or make them 3/4 length) and I'll definitely add a little length to the top because the highest point of the hemline can expose some skin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This top was a quick project--finished in just a few hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I used my Pfaff's stretch stitch for all seams, and finished them on the serger. The hems were cover stitched. I reinforced the shoulder seams with fusible interfacing. I also put the sleeves in flat, so that changed up the order of operations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't know if I'll have a chance to post again before Christmas, so I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you all happy holidays!</span><br />
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Well, the first dress I made for Mehetabel's conference capsule was a success, so I immediately duplicated it. It is a mash-up of <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/67798" target="_blank">New Look 6301</a> (skirt and ties) with 10" added to the length of each, coupled with the bodice from <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/72232" target="_blank">McCall's 7160</a> (out-of-print). </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Like the last dress, blogged </span><a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/10/conference-capsule-mccalls-7160-new.html" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="text-align: justify;">, I modified the bodice significantly by eliminating the center front seam, drawing a new neckline, and adding a facing.</span><br />
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Also like before, the bodice was underlined with beige knit. The hope is that this, along with the waist seam clear elastic, will provide the necessary support for the rather heavy skirt.</div>
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For this dress, I sewed everything except the side seams, and again, I didn't serge the waist until I'd added the clear elastic to the seam allowance. After that I serged both side seams.</div>
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In my last post, I told you how I tried a Palmer & Pletsch method for attaching fusible interfacing. For this one, I went back to my usual routine--I block-fused the interfacing to a piece of fabric, cut out the facing pieces, and serged the bottom to finish it. Once the facing was attached to the neckline, I hand-stitched it to the underlining.</div>
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The fabric is from <a href="https://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/c42_apparel-fabric-knit-fabrics" target="_blank">Fashion Fabrics Club</a>. It is a poly/lycra jersey and cost $4.46 per yard. They describe it as a teal cheetah jersey. But honestly, I couldn't tell what the print was supposed to be--maybe an abstract animal- or floral-print!</div>
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You can probably guess that my daughter, the not-her-real-name Mehetabel, and I have a wonderful relationship. I am so lucky! And I love to make clothes for her because A) I can, B) she's so appreciative, and C) she's a terrific model! There are other reasons, like, I love her, but these three will do for now. Often, I just make whatever I feel like sewing, but occasionally she'll make a request. This project was chosen by Mehetabel.</div>
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I'm calling this her Conference Capsule. And this is just the first piece, because one dress does not a capsule make!</div>
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Mehetabel is a Ph.D student who has published papers and often presents the subjects at conferences. I am very proud. Well, last year, Mehetabel took a couple Mom-made dresses with her to a conference. One was <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/63492" target="_blank">McCall's 6886</a> in hunter green jersey which I lined--I haven't blogged this version but I used the same process for this <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2018/09/yet-another-mccalls-6886-raspberry.html" target="_blank">one</a>. Here's a closet selfie of the version she took to the conference:</div>
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When she wore this dress for a presentation, she realized she'd be more comfortable in a longer, fuller skirt. If she needed to sit down, she felt this dress could show a bit too much leg.</div>
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So, she knew what she wanted: a fitted bodice with a modest neckline, 3/4 length sleeves, and a skirt that wasn't too fitted and was long enough to cover her knees when she sat. With further discussion, she decided she'd like an attached belt. She wanted some pattern to the fabric--just in case her nerves caused her to perspire while on the dais, the pattern would help camouflage the evidence. Also, she wanted fabrics that would coordinate with her black shoes and bag.</div>
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Oh! I almost forgot! She also wanted an <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">easy-travel fabric</span> like ITY <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">(<span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; text-align: left;">Interlock Twist Yarn) knit</span></span>. Just roll up the dress, stuff it in her carry-on, shake it out and hang it up at the hotel. Hey presto!</div>
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I have several ITY knits in my stash that fit the bill, so I selected four of them, took a photo, texted it, and asked if any of them would do. She chose her top two favorites, and off I went!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For the first two dresses, Mehetabel chose the top left and the bottom right</td></tr>
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There was a bit of trial and error, but finally the winning pattern(s) emerged. I used the skirt pieces from <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/67798" target="_blank">New Look 6301</a>, first blogged <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2016/03/a-dress-of-many-colors.html" target="_blank">here</a>, to which I had already added ten inches in length, plus the belt piece--also with ten inches added to the length. For the bodice, I used <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/72232" target="_blank">McCall's 7160</a>, to which I eliminated the center seam, changed the neckline, and made facings. Unfortunately, McCall's 7160 is out-of-print, but it does qualify for <a href="https://bespokeability.blogspot.com/2019/09/my-pattern-challenge-organization.html" target="_blank">my pattern challenge</a>!</div>
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The bodice pieces were underlined in beige knit. The facing pieces were interfaced with Fashion Sewing Supply's<a href="https://www.fashionsewingsupply.com/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=41&osCsid=6d6ecd3d84104e7c8c87edb01bd8599c" target="_blank"> pro-tricot deluxe fusible interfacing</a>.</div>
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I tried something new with knit facings this time--although I've done something similar with wovens before. I usually block-interface a piece of fabric and cut the facing pieces from that, and serge the bottom to finish. This time, I sewed the interfacing to the facing at the bottom, trimmed, and flipped the facings so that the wrong sides were together, and them pressed them to fuse the interfacing. I think I first read about this approach in a Palmer & Pletsch pattern. This creates a nice, professional-looking product. After attaching the facing to the neckline, I finished the facing by hand-sewing it to the underlining. I don't know if I'll do this method again, but it's always nice to have another trick up my sleeve.</div>
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The fabric for this dress was purchased from <a href="https://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/c97663_apparel-ity-jersey-knit" target="_blank">Fashion Fabrics Club</a>, and I paid $4.46 per yard.</div>
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The shoulders were reinforced with fusible interfacing. All seams were sewn with a stretch stitch and finished on the serger. I used the coverstitch to hem the skirt and sleeves.<br />
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The skirt is pretty heavy, so in addition to the underlined bodice to add support, I also sewed clear elastic into the seam allowance at the waist before I trimmed/finished it with the serger. Hopefully this will be enough to support the skirt.</div>
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