tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62607137109755056492024-03-08T03:49:28.891-05:00 Seronda KThe Collection Seronda Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09384101223009732047noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260713710975505649.post-81351017280951837282021-03-03T18:24:00.000-05:002021-03-03T18:24:51.356-05:00The Moto Jacket Vogue 1714<p> </p><p>This jacket caught my eye the moment it was introduced last year. Although it is almost Spring I am so happy I decided to go ahead and make it.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><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/AVvXsEilVzBaM1oB_QKIeyKfdYuD1M1XjeLFQngxz1Gc7shvARgWtZbGlkCZRrlc2U4N4c8tjrGn5cMoPOXwEWe9IyrFHUfP_t4CgMObTFIz_1V-dK945y3TRJSxlUiU_sbVTH6PmsAKmhx1wskP/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1999" data-original-width="2005" height="637" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilVzBaM1oB_QKIeyKfdYuD1M1XjeLFQngxz1Gc7shvARgWtZbGlkCZRrlc2U4N4c8tjrGn5cMoPOXwEWe9IyrFHUfP_t4CgMObTFIz_1V-dK945y3TRJSxlUiU_sbVTH6PmsAKmhx1wskP/w640-h637/20210303_164509-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The jacket I would say is for the average sewer, someone who has been sewing for a couple of years. There is quite a bit of top stitching, don't skip this step, or the jacket will not come out as designed. Just take your time and you should do just fine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEjxa_HdJkPob65tC6gr2BnwZLyoxw3n2ggZlEeqk4ntPZjCy43_B5FEUorzq0Yy_76uBjf3KV24wGDkdS7dXaYcWccbDc4ovfGkHpApnPCFNHqwTQu5AwwfGXdqPEaEgVpXGFks0XgMoTZj/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1982" data-original-width="2048" height="619" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxa_HdJkPob65tC6gr2BnwZLyoxw3n2ggZlEeqk4ntPZjCy43_B5FEUorzq0Yy_76uBjf3KV24wGDkdS7dXaYcWccbDc4ovfGkHpApnPCFNHqwTQu5AwwfGXdqPEaEgVpXGFks0XgMoTZj/w640-h619/20210303_165713-01-01-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I would make one note however, the bottom near the zipper comes out somewhat wonky. It does not lay easy against the body. I thought it was me, then I went to Vogue's site and notice the same in their photos of the jacket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><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/AVvXsEizzuFwjLiPFzKBjAsxnBdvAQIFV26TkFovEoxDf_FNyLvPVmwiTECLUZe4gZGLTV0THBb7W2V8-qODU9Z4l7VBTEXNkz7crEH4ieFU0Zl2_vmBd-4gjgGJh-zoqvxmmOgF-HQOHzE3jgi5/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1744" data-original-width="2048" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzuFwjLiPFzKBjAsxnBdvAQIFV26TkFovEoxDf_FNyLvPVmwiTECLUZe4gZGLTV0THBb7W2V8-qODU9Z4l7VBTEXNkz7crEH4ieFU0Zl2_vmBd-4gjgGJh-zoqvxmmOgF-HQOHzE3jgi5/w640-h546/20210303_170126-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To be honest, it is not something that I am concerned about. After all, it is a jacket that I will most likely wear open as transition piece from Fall to Winter.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Next up is my "Top It Off" series, join me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/serondak/" target="_blank">@serondak</a> where I give my sneak peak of what is to come.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Until later, take it one stitch at a time.</div></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Seronda Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09384101223009732047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260713710975505649.post-15132244473897419882020-11-04T22:02:00.005-05:002020-11-13T14:13:05.321-05:00The Sewing Bowl Challenge - McCalls 7716 & McCalls 6554<div class="separator"><br /></div><p>As I mentioned in my last post, I had been working on my entry in the #sewingbolwchallenge on Instagram. </p><p>Well here is my entry!:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgLVHHqsp4kvNozcs9IUroX7CARjbTQgVKKDihvbi2ec7Gvfn2m-tHlhei3Xcp2_7BvmXCB4FxasAgMNH1RuKd22ecRZL-F_iSR8H-u_DKeu1MfhZa3OgFN6HtFwPul5ybSS0ecMI6Dqi/s2048/IMG_9603-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1670" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgLVHHqsp4kvNozcs9IUroX7CARjbTQgVKKDihvbi2ec7Gvfn2m-tHlhei3Xcp2_7BvmXCB4FxasAgMNH1RuKd22ecRZL-F_iSR8H-u_DKeu1MfhZa3OgFN6HtFwPul5ybSS0ecMI6Dqi/w522-h640/IMG_9603-01.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yellow Paisley Franken Jumpsuit!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had Challenge #2:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZwSFa74-6TszO02je7A5lKmAExL_DsraiSnUZveEEbAdrwVzPLpRNCvG7aQCsAk8ICtgPIuWMLIzuPb8PIM4UQg7e6nB3sUArZJJhPOOklKXBN61_VdT-dV0vJD9c78J5MdQpY9W_PMW/s1610/Screenshot_20201016-193312_Instagram.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1610" data-original-width="1584" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZwSFa74-6TszO02je7A5lKmAExL_DsraiSnUZveEEbAdrwVzPLpRNCvG7aQCsAk8ICtgPIuWMLIzuPb8PIM4UQg7e6nB3sUArZJJhPOOklKXBN61_VdT-dV0vJD9c78J5MdQpY9W_PMW/w630-h640/Screenshot_20201016-193312_Instagram.jpg" width="630" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The requirements were the pattern be a McCall's, a jumpsuit, and a Franken Pattern. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I choose:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldltK80PUSGmwjKXTggDnXhLs2o_TtzjI5_5z0Igw6CbqiWXDk_nPIF79sUgweCDp3iAzl5nKa2xKYOLTn5y_rb70GXSqy1tTGkCHTZy_A-Wzf8WbMfsq3_TD66TFes14wdjNVVLjkk31/s1595/Screenshot_20201103-131954_Instagram.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="1595" height="541" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldltK80PUSGmwjKXTggDnXhLs2o_TtzjI5_5z0Igw6CbqiWXDk_nPIF79sUgweCDp3iAzl5nKa2xKYOLTn5y_rb70GXSqy1tTGkCHTZy_A-Wzf8WbMfsq3_TD66TFes14wdjNVVLjkk31/w640-h541/Screenshot_20201103-131954_Instagram.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">M7716 and M6554</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Would you believe that this was my first time making pants?! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I thought it would be a good idea to use M7716 as they are not tailored, perhaps it would be more forgiving. I used M6554 for the top because I have always like the bodice of the dress. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Other requirements were that it be made out of Linen or Denim, and it be yellow with a little paisley on the side. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My choice:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha8_P24d6aaCYhvguDCTa2UewHGl_10OqC-mP7W0Mkj85-lKfpoMasxs-ixCS4QWOlFTEnEuCRQSN8micDcMmkE9PwCiAvYkpvUpYL26T9P4cP3ZkCA1jMekBMq90pdlrXZ9m1bF_bsdBe/s1602/Screenshot_20201104-074130_Instagram.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1602" data-original-width="1599" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha8_P24d6aaCYhvguDCTa2UewHGl_10OqC-mP7W0Mkj85-lKfpoMasxs-ixCS4QWOlFTEnEuCRQSN8micDcMmkE9PwCiAvYkpvUpYL26T9P4cP3ZkCA1jMekBMq90pdlrXZ9m1bF_bsdBe/w638-h640/Screenshot_20201104-074130_Instagram.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yellow Linen and Brocade Paisley Fabric</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Being that the pieces are from two different patterns, I took my time to measure and cut out each:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEg1FJp7ReV0X_M1K168fNeqj7hI-j7lkeITFcdE_92gM5GzLdQWj2MyD_jW6Se5gByKvR2GweN5ryh-ibcNnCzQeuMSbQS6RAHkLhUMd9GSc69BhTgjp8fPMb8tws1FvoJpsHMGUP_HiYXo/s2048/_MG_9067-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2047" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FJp7ReV0X_M1K168fNeqj7hI-j7lkeITFcdE_92gM5GzLdQWj2MyD_jW6Se5gByKvR2GweN5ryh-ibcNnCzQeuMSbQS6RAHkLhUMd9GSc69BhTgjp8fPMb8tws1FvoJpsHMGUP_HiYXo/w640-h640/_MG_9067-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before the Big Cut</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEgwjr9197Q5XossAwOximZC-OH2vdT2Syv1p-QzoT710K5rVvmhQ6WUI_yEIdQqsxxBKukrFHWye4xIhVAcnetQ83tSLWb8r17Q7OzZkz3CtDiIDKdoYJPvnc3uPmnfeayRSKe9DYxiexk_/s2048/_MG_9077-02.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjr9197Q5XossAwOximZC-OH2vdT2Syv1p-QzoT710K5rVvmhQ6WUI_yEIdQqsxxBKukrFHWye4xIhVAcnetQ83tSLWb8r17Q7OzZkz3CtDiIDKdoYJPvnc3uPmnfeayRSKe9DYxiexk_/w640-h480/_MG_9077-02.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Bodice Sewn and Pants Cut Out </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also thought about the zipper that I wanted to add, I mean a girl needs a way to escape right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrlgvFPHE50FnNfWOj2HtQiPt-thGwolweJ9ZZ6m9PGRj-r0NW7Y6JAnmEw48qJ2uHNzeSSlh_MykoLXdhyphenhyphenECHQzXCfwQopfLKd-nZMS_lq21TMshpUIzIyr0cy2nBRi_a0H_IT05bwkWh/s2048/_MG_9025-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2046" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrlgvFPHE50FnNfWOj2HtQiPt-thGwolweJ9ZZ6m9PGRj-r0NW7Y6JAnmEw48qJ2uHNzeSSlh_MykoLXdhyphenhyphenECHQzXCfwQopfLKd-nZMS_lq21TMshpUIzIyr0cy2nBRi_a0H_IT05bwkWh/w640-h640/_MG_9025-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A nice mustard will do just fine.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqGaka1HGKd9sX40eEETa6ZtVbQU-6U9G1LHcBnPtBgbS4TLen9MYdJ1YJflV3u0RKXZ7ATyFaOFiodTwG9IDSU098aOu7-EGulhhqfUz6cidtzuleBKBVo7W4IHFuIAuyu1dhM0BnYAH/s2048/_MG_9090-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="2048" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqGaka1HGKd9sX40eEETa6ZtVbQU-6U9G1LHcBnPtBgbS4TLen9MYdJ1YJflV3u0RKXZ7ATyFaOFiodTwG9IDSU098aOu7-EGulhhqfUz6cidtzuleBKBVo7W4IHFuIAuyu1dhM0BnYAH/w640-h578/_MG_9090-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's something soothing about sewing it by hand</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And Wahla!:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEiH5nhFE0OF_cLNgmIywv2UYapEZBxVXW9hJrGUKV_BQBlz54perQL36w9OTOcDkDtL_yk1an_DXJH4e0Jprl1BdkPYJcz5wi6eF6PFOTyEGI9NhpnnhTcVoekvLnBBKlorYbKo__yd9gMD/s2048/IMG_9587-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH5nhFE0OF_cLNgmIywv2UYapEZBxVXW9hJrGUKV_BQBlz54perQL36w9OTOcDkDtL_yk1an_DXJH4e0Jprl1BdkPYJcz5wi6eF6PFOTyEGI9NhpnnhTcVoekvLnBBKlorYbKo__yd9gMD/w640-h640/IMG_9587-01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I will show you my choice of pattern and fabric in the next blog post. <div><br /></div><div>If you want to join the #sewingblowchallenge check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/salonmishawn/" target="_blank">Salonmishawn</a> on Instagram and follow the hashtag <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sewingbowlchallenge/" target="_blank">#sewingbowlchallenge</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>You can also find me on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/serondak/" target="_blank">serondak</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time, keep yourself together one stitch at a time.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Seronda Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09384101223009732047noreply@blogger.com0United States37.09024 -95.7128918.780006163821156 -130.869141 65.400473836178847 -60.556641tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260713710975505649.post-64532786651236313502020-10-22T21:32:00.002-04:002020-10-22T21:32:59.816-04:00The Life Changes of "Seronda K"<p><br /></p><p>As many of you may know, I was the primary caregiver for my mother for many years. With a heavy heart I must tell you that my mom has died from complications of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) in July of this year. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtTYps0z37cJq2HDcuTTt32N9XrtwELhqxBu41uBr7zz2EIVrJ8nwabVAPsv1NEA7Xs8LrvTAIfgQ3Vc-j18kiQRskBsw29SkNSg4bYiFZSLH7usZxXcVYYAZo2OylafbyXDDQiv1JYet4/s1589/Screenshot_20201016-204001_Instagram-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1204" data-original-width="1589" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtTYps0z37cJq2HDcuTTt32N9XrtwELhqxBu41uBr7zz2EIVrJ8nwabVAPsv1NEA7Xs8LrvTAIfgQ3Vc-j18kiQRskBsw29SkNSg4bYiFZSLH7usZxXcVYYAZo2OylafbyXDDQiv1JYet4/w320-h243/Screenshot_20201016-204001_Instagram-01.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I loved her very much.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In honor of my mother's memory, I've decided to use my name 'Seronda' and my middle initial 'K' for my blog. Why my first name?</div></span></div><p>Because I am named after my mom; you see before it was trendy, she decided to combine her name and my father's:</p><p><i>Se</i> - the first two letters of <i>Selena</i></p><p> +</p><p><i>ron</i> - the first three letters of <i>Ronald</i></p><p> + </p><p><i>da</i> - being the last letters of each name</p><p> =</p><p><b><i>Seronda</i></b><i> (Suh', ron, da)</i><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b></p><p><b style="font-style: italic;"><br /></b></p><p>In celebration, I decided to have clothing labels made by<i> <a href="https://www.dutchlabelshop.com/" target="_blank">Dutch Label Shop</a> :</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3w6S468n75iQBvE6Kmtrfmi_H8qf6yF5BpzX_yaLA33K46ACBekvblSWMUvuVjYGzhv1Tx4J0ui0udbVmFLA5UO6YBd61Ve09IVUY5tVAAJo4604rP56I6HLPiTTBgBU9x2Xw_Mho6DlX/s2048/20201016_160840-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3w6S468n75iQBvE6Kmtrfmi_H8qf6yF5BpzX_yaLA33K46ACBekvblSWMUvuVjYGzhv1Tx4J0ui0udbVmFLA5UO6YBd61Ve09IVUY5tVAAJo4604rP56I6HLPiTTBgBU9x2Xw_Mho6DlX/w640-h640/20201016_160840-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p> </p><div>It's amazing how many of you have stopped by to take a peak over the years. At the time of this post, there have been an average of <b><i>250</i></b> views a day, as many as <b><i>5,000</i></b> views a month, and more then <b><i>120,000</i></b> all time views.</div><p style="text-align: center;">Thank you for your support! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>I plan for the blog to become a bi-weekly feature. 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Being a wrap dress was right up my alley, although it has a button down option, I choose to make view A's bodice with view B's skirt:<br />
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View A s bodice w/ view B skirt</div>
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The fabric I choose was a Scuba Ponte Knit fabric I found on eBay. The fabric has a smooth feel like neoprene with the comfort of classic Ponte Knit:</div>
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I did enjoy working with the fabric, it sews easily with few hiccups. The one thing that I will say, if you are not careful you can cause "nicks" in the fabric. Make sure to be careful with your seam ripper and pin placement.</div>
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The dress is very comfortable to wear and I think it will be a nice three season dress:</div>
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<b>Pattern Size</b>; I used a size 20 with a FBA, broad back, and waist adjustments.</div>
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<b>Did it look like the photo?</b>: Yes I think it looks like the photo, but then again each person is unique :-)</div>
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<b>Were the directions easy to follow?:</b> Very much so, I think a beginner will be able to make the pattern if they take their time. Make sure to look closely at the illustrations and you should be fine.</div>
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<b>Likes and dislikes</b>: No dislikes, what can you find wrong with a wrap dress? LOL</div>
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<b>My personal note</b>: If you notice on each of the pictures, my back collar on my dress seems to come up from my body. Since losing around 50 lbs, I have had a difficult time finding a good way to adjust my patterns.</div>
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I have researched several methods, however I believe that it is not the methods I have tried. I think it is not being sure "what" adjustments I need make with the weight change. Regardless, I will continue in my sewing journey and will keep you up to date with my progress,</div>
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<b>Will I sew it again?</b>: Of course, its a wrap dress! ;-)</div>
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This year McCall's has updated their look and feel for a new generation:<br />
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Not only have they made changes to the look and feel, the patterns have been given names!<br />
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To be clear Indie sewing brands have been naming their patterns for some time, and perhaps McCall's wants to be seen as keeping up with the times. Many have respond favorably to the new names, why not, giving something a name can lend personalty to an object.<br />
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However, some have noted that all clothing styles repeat and what happens when the patterns are recycled? Does the "new" updated dress get a new name?<br />
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There are endless ways to come up with names. You could take the few letters of the top portion of one garment say 'Mara', and a few letters from the bottom portion of another garment say 'Sasha'.<br />
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Not only would a new dress be formed, but a new name to go along with the pattern:<br />
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I am looking forward to the new names, it gives a nice touch to the patterns. The wrap dress 'Sasha' has my name written all over it!</div>
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So what is in a name? That all depends. One thing is for sure, once given, a name will forever shape how something is viewed......</div>
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We all have our own style a signature look, so much so, your best friend could quickly pick out what you would probably wear.<br />
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<i>"This is so such and such..."</i> or <i>" I could easily see such and such in this..."</i> they would exclaim.<br />
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Then why is it when you have the ability to sew, often times others have an expectation that you should make something out of your ordinary?<br />
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<i>"Didn't you sew something like that already?"</i> or <i>"You always use that color palette."</i><br />
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These are observations that may cause the sewer to question their choice in style, pressuring them to create something that is truly not who they are as a person.<br />
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However, before you state your opinion on the item made, look into your own closet. Do you not see a common theme and/or silhouette? Styles you have learned, over time, that most falter your figure?<br />
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Simpy because someone can sew does not mean that all pattern designs will work well with the sewers body type.<br />
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You will probably never see me in pleats, I carry my weight in my midsection and greatly dislike how I look in them. I generally stay away from anything with a lot of details, preferring clean simple lines, allowing the fabric I have chosen to be the star of the show.<br />
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Does that mean I am incapable of making such intricate garments? By no means, I can be very detailed in my sewing, but should I have to prove my technical skills as a seamstress with every garment that I make?<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>My Style</i></span></b></div>
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<b><i>The Wrap Dress</i></b>:<br />
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Butterick's classic B5030 and a lovely wrap knit B6054</div>
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Without hesitation I would say the wrap dress is my signature piece. It is the most flattering silhouette on my body shape, garnering me the most compliments.</div>
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Tom and Linda Platt V1435 & Kay Unger V1183</div>
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Designers Kay Unger & Tom and Linda Platt fit well into my style profile. Both designers tend to have clean and simple lines, with just enough unique details to make a stand out garment of choice.</div>
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Butterick's Retro B6018 & Vogue's Vintage V8788</div>
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I've always enjoyed dresses of the 40's & 50's, they seem lend a sense of femininity and grace to the one wearing them. These dress styles tend to be universally flattering on most, if not all body types, causing no one to feel left out of the trend.</div>
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Although I enjoy sewing there are some things I will continue to buy ready to wear. These would included pants, sweaters and under garments. </div>
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The time of year that I like best for sewing is the Summer, there is nothing like a Sundress. This Summer we start off with V9357:<br />
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I have to say I enjoyed sewing this dress, however I did make some errors in my FBA. You may or may not be able to tell from the photos, it seems that I added a little too much across my bust and I have a slight gap under my arms:</div>
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To be honest, I didn't realize I had made the error until I took photos for the blog. In either case I will make the needed adjustments under the arms before wearing it again. However, I will more then likely not go through the drama of taking pics again LOL.</div>
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The other joy I had with sewing this dress was the chance to match my chevrons on both my bodice and pockets:</div>
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Being that the bodice neck and sleeves were finished with bias tape, I thought it would also be nice to top off the dress' skirt with bias tape as well:<br />
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If I have any suggestions for the pattern, it would be to double check your FBA. I am not sure if I didn't take into consideration the unique geometric sides pieces or not, if I make it again I'll be sure to correct the FBA. Until then I will leave you with one more view and here's hoping you visit again soon:</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How many years of experience do you have with sewing? What habits and systems have you developed over the years? </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some of these systems we have developed due to trial and error, ways to help us to remember, or organize our thoughts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Benefit number one is that it helps to place me in a sewing frame of mind. Think of it as a stretching session before exercise, a warm up if you will. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">As you can see my system is easy enough, an old habit I started years ago, that continues to keep me on track today. Let know what systems do you have in place that keep you on track? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Also if you want to learn more great ideas check out the book by the PattenReview.com called “1000 Clever Sewing Shortcuts and Tips”. Here is a link: <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/41905" target="_blank">https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/41905</a> </span></div>
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It's been awhile since I've sewn something for myself, I decided on an easy Vogue pattern as a warm-up piece:<br />
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I picked up the fabric from JoAnn's, a beautiful dark blue suede with a wonderful light blue silk butterfly fabric for the lining:</div>
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I was so excited that I quickly cut out the fabric and began sewing:</div>
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I was so into sewing I didn't bother to take note of the instructions, which caused me to make a design modification. Note the design drawing:</div>
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However, I didn't forget the other details, check them out:</div>
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Of course no dress is complete with out accessories:</div>
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Seronda Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09384101223009732047noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260713710975505649.post-59395778393889516572017-10-23T11:57:00.000-04:002017-10-23T11:57:05.551-04:00The Wedding Gown..........V1534<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I said I was not a fan of making things for others, I made an exception.<br />
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My new sister-in-law wanted me to alter a jumpsuit for her and my baby brother’s wedding reception. I didn’t particularly like the idea of a bride wearing a cute but simple jumpsuit to her wedding reception. Going to Vogue Patterns website I asked her to pick a dress, she picked:<br />
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Badgley Mischka V1534<br />
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Beautiful choice, it shouldn’t take me long to make, two days tops. It took me 6 weeks, however I think it turned out lovely, don’t you?:<br />
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Lets go back though, why did it take 6 weeks?<br />
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I was so sick, more then the usual auto-immune issues, this was different. I was constantly sick on the stomach and didn’t want to eat, I lost 25 pounds in 6 weeks, my muscles pain was awful and I missed 2 weeks worth of work.<br />
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I scheduled to work on the dress for 1 hour every Wednesday evening from 8:00p.m. to 9;00p.m. and some Wednesdays due to feeling so bad, it simply didn’t work out.<br />
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One day my muscles begin to ach extremely bad, so much so I went to the E.R. who said they found nothing wrong and sent me home.<br />
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Several days later when I was driving, I went to turn a corner and my muscles on my left side seized up on me and I popped a curb, it was fortunate I didn’t hit anything. I called the doc and saw him the very next day.<br />
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The next day at my doctors office, he asked me did I know my blood sugar was 400 in the E.R.? I said “No!” He was livid and said “I believe you because they didn’t even put the results in the written report.” He said it could be several reason why it was high that day ( I take steroids) and that he wanted to do more test and sent me home.<br />
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The doctors office called the next day and said once again my fasting blood sugar was near 400 (375) and told me to come in immediately. Once in the office and in one of the patient rooms I waited, and thought how is this possible, the last time my A1C was checked was in January and it was 5.4, I wasn’t even pre-diabetic. <br />
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Suddenly the door open and my doctor entered, he was trembling , he looked at me and said “you are a diabetic”. “More then that you should be in a coma”. My A1C was a 13, my average sugars were running around 350 fasting over the last 3 months and when I did eat they were probably going as high as 600 if not more.<br />
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I was in the beginning stages of what is called Diabetic Ketoacidosis a very life threating event when the body can’t get the energy from glucose it needs because the pancreas is not producing enough insulin. As a result the body begins to eat away at it’s own muscles for fuel (the cause of my extreme muscle pain.) He immediately placed me on insulin and referred me to see my endocrinologist (I was seeing him due to a brain surgery I had 5 years ago).<br />
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My Endo, was floored, like me he couldn’t believe I went from not even being pre-diabetic to an A1C of 13 in a span of months, usual something like this take years.<br />
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Well that was just a week ago, and they believe the diabetes is auto-immune as well, only time and a few more test will we know for sure. I feel a lot better now, I am glad they found out what was wrong and I was able to get the help that I needed. I am also very glad I was able to make such a beautiful dress:<br />
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and to welcome my new sister-in-law</div>
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When I first saw this pattern I liked the simplicity of the design. I reasoned it could be made several times and each dress would still remain unique.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">The dress is very comfortable, wrinkle resistant, and has pockets! </span><span style="text-align: left;">Cute and quick, what more could you ask?</span></div>
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As you can see, the vibrancy of the fabric pattern, gives this dress a personality of its own. It can easily be accessoried into a "Sunday" dress or modestly worn on a weekday afternoon.</div>
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This dress is a part of a series of the knits I planed on making this summer. Two down, two more to make.<br />
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I bought this fabric along with several other prints, including the print I used for <a href="http://www.sheseams.com/2016/07/my-all-season-dress-v8825.html" target="_blank">V8825 </a>.</div>
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Seronda Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09384101223009732047noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260713710975505649.post-71289544615563601772016-07-20T18:57:00.000-04:002016-07-20T18:57:06.733-04:00Cool Summer Breeze Butterick 5603<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My goal this summer/fall is to sew up what patterns I do have, and I've decided to start with:</div>
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Here is a close up of the inner bodice:</div>
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Over the years I have tried many was to cut out my pattern pieces. Currently I am using a combination of pins (on the curves) and food cans to hold my pattern pieces in place. </div>
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I also use the fabric piece to cut out the lining, making sure that they will be a equal match:</div>
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I decided not to add the shoulder bow ties for now (maybe I will later). However what I did add was a back tie, which helps when my weight fluctuates from time to time:</div>
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In order to hem the dress, I decided to sew the skirt lining to the bottom of the skirt. Once attached, I turned the skirt lining inward and under stitched to finish the look:</div>
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This technique gave the skirt a slightly fuller look, which is perfect for a dress of this style:</div>
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I made a few changes to the original dress, in the beginning I made view E which had a collar and long sleeves. After trying the dress on I wasn't feeling the collar, I think it was due to the fabric I used it didn't seem to lay the way I wanted. </div>
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The other thing I noticed is how the dress looked when the facing remained outturned. The result was a slight high collar and a more modest (for me) neck line.</div>
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However, I had used every inch of my fabric so I didnt have enough to finish the facing, I decided to use an old technique my Godmother showed me from an old Vogue pattern using interfacing:</div>
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Sewing the knit interfacing to the dress facings as though it was fabric, I simply turned it over to the wrong aide, pinned it down, and ironed it on as usual. The result is a nice finished edge:</div>
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The other change was making tie ends instead of using hooks and eyes. I thought this would be better, in that I could control how tight or loose the dress would fit. Also I felt it gave me more security from the dress opening:</div>
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The first part of the year was a month long visit to Philadelphia with a close friend for a stem cell transplant due to Multiple Myeloma. Am happy to say she is in remission!<br />
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Once I got back I was immediately offered a simple part time job, which took me awhile to get it, and the rest of my life into a rhythm. <br />
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That was the sound that would come out my mouth when I passed my sewing machine. <br />
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Greetings! I finally was able to bring this dress to life:</div>
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With this weight fabric, the coat becomes a jacket, making it more inline with a Trench or Transition Coat, perfect for Spring/Fall days.</div>
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For extra warmth. I decided to place an extra layer between the fashion fabric and coat lining. I did this by cutting out the back pieces from both the fashion fabric and muslin.<br />
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I choose to make a full lining for my jacket. However, I did not cut out each individual back piece from the lining material, but instead choose to use the entire back to make the coat lining one large piece:</div>
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After buying fabric, lining, and muslin, my funds were tight, and I didnt have money to spend on new buttons. Instead I went to the thrift store to see what I could find:</div>
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This is the part of the coat I was not looking forward too, the button holes. The reason being is it would be the first time using the feature on my new sewing machine. However, much to my delight it does excellent work:</div>
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So that's it, I must say that I enjoyed making to coat (jacket). The only draw back I would say are the sleeves, they seem to bind the the arm although I made my normal adjustments. Not quite sure what the causes is perhaps the lower arm pattern piece is 'off' (too short perhaps). Aside from that I would recommended.</div>
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A few weeks back McCalls posted a blog about designer sewing, they also posted excellent work by <a href="http://amandasadventuresinsewing.blogspot.com/2015/08/vogue-1440-white-cotton-tunic-w-back.html" target="_blank">Amanda</a> did on Donna Karan V1440 Tunic.<br />
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In the comments I mentioned that it is hard for me to find designer patterns that flatter my plus size shape. This is true, especially with the Summer patterns, however I must make a retraction.<br />
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I have found several Fall patterns that are potentially flattering:<br />
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Anne Klien V1467; Tom and Linda Pratt V1435</div>
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Ralph Rucci V1239; Designer joi M7245</div>
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I have material ready to go for Tom and Linda V1435 and Deigner Joi M7245, however I decide to cut out B6256<br />
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As you can see I have decided to use basic black, I have also decided to use a nice floral print for the lining, which I'll share with you once I complete the suit.</div>
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It was a gift from <a href="http://sewplus.blogspot.com/2015/09/fall-sewing-6-mccall-6844-cardigan.html?showComment=1441889981161#c5204697669946110883" target="_blank">Sew Plus</a> on a thrift store run :-) I have fabric for this too, however with the rapid weather change, am going to save it for Spring.<br />
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Seronda Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09384101223009732047noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260713710975505649.post-87035334119098327982015-08-25T22:02:00.004-04:002015-08-25T22:02:44.684-04:00 The Sunshine Dress Simplicity 1653<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I actually made this dress awhile back for a girls night out and I am just now getting around to reviewing the pattern.</div>
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The inspiration for the dress came from a dress I saw in a clothing catalog:</div>
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The aspect of the dress that caught my eye were the sleeves, the classic silhouette is an also plus. My fabric choice, like the drawing, would be a nice floral print.</div>
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Although my Godmother tends to be the queen of suits, I fluctuate on them. However, this two piece started my engine running the moment I saw the picture. I Am not sure if it is the on/off the shoulder combination or the exposed zipper. Either way, I am anxious to add it to my collection.</div>
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This sweater dress is a fall/winter winner for me. It screams comfort without sacrificing style, especially on those occasion when only a dress will do.</div>
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Nothing like your favorite fruit for the summer, mine is watermelon. Easy and enjoyable to eat, it looks cool and inviting, especially cut up in squares in a cute bowl:</div>
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Dress is feels light and very comfortable to wear, with the center pleat giving it a flirty feel.</div>
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I also lined the bodice and under stitch the lining for a smooth finish:</div>
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I have been invited to a wedding sometime in late June and although I had posted some summer dress ideas, I decide to go with something a little different.<br />
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"Ah" I thought the Fashion Star collection! You remember the TV show with Jessica Simpson. For my part I liked the show it was TV candy, a Project Runway without the back drama. </div>
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A last the TV show is gone, but my pattern from it remains, so why not let something good come out of its short run. My fabric choice:</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I don't remember the name, however I call it my watermelon fabric, (for obvious reason :-). Don't ask me how long I have had it, maybe 3 years. It's so easy to get caught up in new fabrics and ideas, like the knit phase I've been in for the last year.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">P.S. I haven't forgot B6054, I just have to push through the 'almost there' phase where you shrug your shoulders and say 'meh'. One way or another I'll post it for you :-)</span></i></div>
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Recently I have experienced a set back when it comes to my health. In particular my Psoriactic Arthritis in my hands, shoulders, and back. The pain during the last month has been such that the thought of sewing had become distasteful. <br />
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I know right, that sounds profound coming from me, think about it, sewing is may relaxation, my joys. Yet to understand why I would say something like that, you would have to know the amount of pain my condition can cause me.<br />
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<b>My Hands</b>: Imagine that you have fractured several fingers in your hands (yes that kind of pain), despite this you still have to use such hands day in and day out. If you don't move or use them they can stiffen and become even more painful to use.<br />
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Yet while you use them, you at times flinch in pain from simply picking up your cell phone or holding your tablet. How about the time you had a plate full of food in your hand and suddenly they twitch from pain, causing you to drop said plate onto the kitchen floor. Now think about the fact you have to use those same painfully fractured hands to clean up the broken plate and spilled food up off the floor.<br />
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<b>My Shoulders:</b> They can become almost excruciating to the point that cleaning, washing clothes, caring groceries, taking out the trash can become foreboding. Simply washing and combing my hair had given me so much difficulty that I cut my hair to make thing a little easier. There have been times I have turned down invites because it was simply to painful to drive my car.<br />
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<b>My Back:</b> It at times gives out on me, especially in the mornings, I have fallen more then once when it happens. One day I laid in the floor not able to move for almost two hours. I finally crawled and pulled my self up on my bed. I am not a shamed to say, that I cried the rest of the day.<br />
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<b>My Organs: </b>Several of them have failed at one point or another, my heart, kidney's and my eyes. Now, due to my biologic s. they have become stable and have not given me any more trouble. Still the thought....<br />
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So yesterday I was changed to a new med, this one is suppose to be better for me then the last. Down side is I have to go into a transfusion clinic to receive it:<br />
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The process takes about 2 1/2 hours, the nice thing is they have wi-fi, and I could check all of my favorite sewing blogs and sites. Look up fabric and make an outline of what I want to sew for the coming spring and summer months.<br />
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This is what I came up with while in my lounger yesterday :-)<br />
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Sweet and girly, I think this would be nice made in a check fabric, maybe a poplin or lawn type cotton.</div>
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A classic feminine look, this can look either contemporary or retro depending on the fabric chosen to make it with. A nice floral, striped, or polka dot fabric would put it in the era am thinking about.</div>
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Fresh and lovely, this dress would look good in any cotton fabric that you would chose. Actually it wouldn't be a bad idea to make it twice, one in a bright solid and the other in a pretty print.</div>
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In the mean time I will continue to work on B6054 to the right. Actually I did some sewing on it today, the first time in two weeks, and it was enjoyable. If my pain stays at this lower level, I should be done with it by this weekend and can review it for your next Tuesday.</div>
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So now you know why my sewing is so important to me, it's a form of physical and emotionally therapy. It is a way I can see beautiful things come out of my broken and painful body. </div>
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It is after all, one of the ways I keep my self together one stitch at a time.........</div>
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Seronda Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09384101223009732047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260713710975505649.post-21214906937159297092015-03-26T13:34:00.000-04:002015-03-26T13:34:41.979-04:00On the surface......<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Over the years when I cut out my patterns, I have used various surfaces to do so. From a dining room table, my bed, to the very floor, it was wherever I could find the space.<br />
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Many die hard sewers have a hobby table such as the one Joann's sales:<br />
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However this table has gotten mixed reviews, the one I noted most mentioned that it was not 'stable'. Not to mention on my budget even when its is half off at $75, its still more then I wanted to spend.</div>
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Then there is the kind of table my mother has, far more sturdy:</div>
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However, the weight of the table makes unfolding and setting it up a choir, especially when you are dealing with arthritic hands. </div>
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Not to be out done, I came up with I think will be a cool alternative.</div>
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Seeing that I have been cutting on my bed as of late, it is almost waist high off the ground, making it easier for my stiff bones to get out of in the morning. Anyway...</div>
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I thought why not get a nice large piece of plywood to place over the bed. Taking a trip to Lowe's, I came across this nice 49x49 inch piece (roughly 1 1/2 yards for us sewers) here:</div>
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Taking the time to look over the endless options they had available I decided on this piece because it was a good size and light weight. The weight being important, in that I wanted something that would not be difficult for me to lift and move when necessary.</div>
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The down side to the piece is that, although sanded, still has small splinters: </div>
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Needless to say this would not work when it comes to my fabric, can you imagine the snags?</div>
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Yet don't despair we have a solution:</div>
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Peel and Stick lamanite paper, It's cost effective and easy to apply!</div>
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Now it's time to put everything together..... </div>
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Until then, remember, one stitch at a time.</div>
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