tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10483650393718187452024-03-18T18:37:03.369-07:00Christina at HomeChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-78673028463924873882024-02-26T15:24:00.000-08:002024-02-26T15:24:52.263-08:00My first Auburn Blazer - and this was a journey!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60sZjSaVOHoMLpf3KAT2bOATPCc1-LwoWjjdvoscPLfr32AhZ1HijIL-BgQpbLnVn5SpAUEIk0ZW6-wuqlM_5ticKxdBHg3YezdAm4GvdJ-A7F9Mafzh6pFnr7uC5irI-7xG2-BecdRhZttAaTo2aNvSkhMgNGy0qsiZg7g7XL1_tlKYAH1fPya_Opd0/s3262/IMG_20240226_160628228.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3262" data-original-width="2446" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60sZjSaVOHoMLpf3KAT2bOATPCc1-LwoWjjdvoscPLfr32AhZ1HijIL-BgQpbLnVn5SpAUEIk0ZW6-wuqlM_5ticKxdBHg3YezdAm4GvdJ-A7F9Mafzh6pFnr7uC5irI-7xG2-BecdRhZttAaTo2aNvSkhMgNGy0qsiZg7g7XL1_tlKYAH1fPya_Opd0/s320/IMG_20240226_160628228.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Even before Cashmerette released their <a href="https://www.cashmerette.com/products/auburn-blazer-pdf-pattern">Auburn Blazer</a>, I wanted it. I followed the sewalong, I picked out a few different fabrics. I bought shoulder pads.... and then I didn't! I try to be fearless, but I'm not always. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finally, in the <a href="https://sewsewguild.com/">SewSew Guild</a> (you're invited! free to join! we're really nice) we had a little #blazuary sewalong. Informally we decided to sew jackets and blazers together in January. I had a few things I was working on so I finished about a month late. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What I really wanted was something like this: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="546" scrolling="no" src="https://assets.pinterest.com/ext/embed.html?id=549579960794684951" width="345"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>And Auburn is supposed to be something you can sew from a stable knit. I had a lovely ponte from FabricMart Fabrics that was a nice matte, very soft viscose/nylon/lycra blend. I had some ITY for lining and then some leftover acetate lining for the sleeves. </div><div><br /></div><div>First step was to make a toile. I took updated measurements, consulted their calculator, looked at the body and finished measurements and then cut a toile 16 E/F blended to 22 at the waist and then back in to 20 at the hip.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyR4uZ4eFWY1zogW5j9vsEHblstDeN517yeE1YfnUUiGYayi04FU0992pFSoUX1RKyLKyBofwYHiHSsw8fv01sA0DA9u7e5tQzCGMh9hxtoYELvXM-06HuSOmtfASlOPGrg8j5cEViXvpzOWTMsCetgauDFgB7-2wgPRcFB9QDu4G0JzxAtvbIArZIa4/s4608/IMG_20240118_161900263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyR4uZ4eFWY1zogW5j9vsEHblstDeN517yeE1YfnUUiGYayi04FU0992pFSoUX1RKyLKyBofwYHiHSsw8fv01sA0DA9u7e5tQzCGMh9hxtoYELvXM-06HuSOmtfASlOPGrg8j5cEViXvpzOWTMsCetgauDFgB7-2wgPRcFB9QDu4G0JzxAtvbIArZIa4/s320/IMG_20240118_161900263.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIxMKOCCtHsEo7j6_ifm14LBDrTQC5f97kwrVDkUgjLdH0deBr2GIC691ug4o9KfVdqMU_VY0OSTrh5SO4yV6-Zn29tRql09dBCWj4pmsGcgM0PQcF-SB3Pi5gR5Y901WMAbF1tMtUjRtRd8dSm5SLThtXBELlAeADfkb13Hy1Ux6nx7nTzbjwewt1bI8/s4608/IMG_20240118_161937328_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIxMKOCCtHsEo7j6_ifm14LBDrTQC5f97kwrVDkUgjLdH0deBr2GIC691ug4o9KfVdqMU_VY0OSTrh5SO4yV6-Zn29tRql09dBCWj4pmsGcgM0PQcF-SB3Pi5gR5Y901WMAbF1tMtUjRtRd8dSm5SLThtXBELlAeADfkb13Hy1Ux6nx7nTzbjwewt1bI8/s320/IMG_20240118_161937328_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>It was pretty close, but the full bicep sleeve was too narrow - particularly if I wanted to wear more casual clothes under. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6pMjla_appnYtc2QGjZzRbgUL5q6DShEngs1w9tVQHSCoqWTmH_rw9Nb9lKQqzs-FW-zKlws2U3ehFwnWa5_4-4Uy_rOx8HwbskKwDZNxMbh_uOxKcCCQbpd028Jg0VhuEDVtZe5IloLCb42EO4im0DPCVj4SR6J1hpSx85pEc4b-06Ymu6QJNM4TWU/s730/Screenshot%202024-02-26%20162500.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="539" data-original-width="730" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6pMjla_appnYtc2QGjZzRbgUL5q6DShEngs1w9tVQHSCoqWTmH_rw9Nb9lKQqzs-FW-zKlws2U3ehFwnWa5_4-4Uy_rOx8HwbskKwDZNxMbh_uOxKcCCQbpd028Jg0VhuEDVtZe5IloLCb42EO4im0DPCVj4SR6J1hpSx85pEc4b-06Ymu6QJNM4TWU/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-26%20162500.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslXujnUs8fqZ9RcaUGS4elMfOxl6dxDo7K3TWRKbZyUVuMyIkla4bCKZZAFHqV931G1J_xFgUOKnUi3eXu0pLbJc_e2NzwcnIID4Kcqi14uLJKsRoh_h46euIK9zt2aagisqPQLo8SRwnO-mnvqL_9UlAoiIEWwPpQtBW1YiW4HICfv8xpRXj3JrwzmY/s541/Screenshot%202024-02-26%20162550.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="357" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslXujnUs8fqZ9RcaUGS4elMfOxl6dxDo7K3TWRKbZyUVuMyIkla4bCKZZAFHqV931G1J_xFgUOKnUi3eXu0pLbJc_e2NzwcnIID4Kcqi14uLJKsRoh_h46euIK9zt2aagisqPQLo8SRwnO-mnvqL_9UlAoiIEWwPpQtBW1YiW4HICfv8xpRXj3JrwzmY/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-26%20162550.png" width="211" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I added by both adding on to the seams and the by bowing out at the seam at the back of the sleeve. I updated the armscye to match the new seam length. I made the same changes to the lining pieces.</div><div><br /></div><div>As for interfacing - I followed the instructions and used weft for the front and knit for the facing. So this essentially did away with the benefit of knit in the front. Sigh. </div><div><br /></div><div>Sewing is pretty straightforward with a few tricky pieces. Watch <a href="https://sewsew.live/products/auburn-blazer-by-cashmerette-patterns">Saremy sew it</a> or follow the <a href="https://blog.cashmerette.com/sewalongs/auburn-blazer-sewalong">sewalong</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ok, so ponte. Boing! Yeah, clapper. Steam. BOING! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLJ1LoE91-xUcP8CvvWxdLOBt-nzbSkiWjghtzyAjqIenqy5ZvhXNeIGKoWAfi8BEHWz6xSMMIQS2T7SuHnVwnwHGLMyDYy5SH0mdIkM-M1w3eRvhBIWSzlPDLCsWZP8AruNiNKZdWzP3IiO9ZeZgfd0Tszdo2i3KyVmWlAh38ppdMyvYXzH-wJ7hdZM/s2304/IMG_20240218_141424765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="1728" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLJ1LoE91-xUcP8CvvWxdLOBt-nzbSkiWjghtzyAjqIenqy5ZvhXNeIGKoWAfi8BEHWz6xSMMIQS2T7SuHnVwnwHGLMyDYy5SH0mdIkM-M1w3eRvhBIWSzlPDLCsWZP8AruNiNKZdWzP3IiO9ZeZgfd0Tszdo2i3KyVmWlAh38ppdMyvYXzH-wJ7hdZM/s320/IMG_20240218_141424765.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Do you see the left side here? yeah. That's after pressing. So I decided to pick stitch or prick stitch the collar. I had never heard of this but two experts in the guild (thank you Terri and Shem!) had mentioned it and there are lots of YouTube videos. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjQkqOnEvsj5p4LNuAtQlE9Mi-hj04f-oJg2hCjrs1YHDxQO2S6QXqLceuponCTy8_rekw3xc406OaBDoh3JG5KCzvBLTbiHDnUo4B0DlRyqI9bhc0Ud2kB1X4BbBlH7Xm-yaxDbmGuojXaCndjrhDm-A4hhQ73X0fB5ngTeWyMEuoHlQmaqPE1enUS8/s4608/IMG_20240218_141158888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjQkqOnEvsj5p4LNuAtQlE9Mi-hj04f-oJg2hCjrs1YHDxQO2S6QXqLceuponCTy8_rekw3xc406OaBDoh3JG5KCzvBLTbiHDnUo4B0DlRyqI9bhc0Ud2kB1X4BbBlH7Xm-yaxDbmGuojXaCndjrhDm-A4hhQ73X0fB5ngTeWyMEuoHlQmaqPE1enUS8/s320/IMG_20240218_141158888.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> It didn't take very long. There's some extra blood on the back 🤷♀️</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nXWMrmC2-WQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="nXWMrmC2-WQ"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_l4sx6nUaI0orZe0W4XmwEqTnAP2RPiKPUTsV5iVU0aET-TwzqQ20RsLXkwFMMAaV1khxug3IassUFRYqKT4OWj9DiHck9feu_R2mfLQ5dGF7pNR2B0ALUC71ZdsiTtepTxuDQ3x074yZfPu5x9f8Mhvmq2KqM_lWvJ-GkNETAXQfjJw8WKa70iez0mk/s3817/IMG_20240226_160701952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3817" data-original-width="2863" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_l4sx6nUaI0orZe0W4XmwEqTnAP2RPiKPUTsV5iVU0aET-TwzqQ20RsLXkwFMMAaV1khxug3IassUFRYqKT4OWj9DiHck9feu_R2mfLQ5dGF7pNR2B0ALUC71ZdsiTtepTxuDQ3x074yZfPu5x9f8Mhvmq2KqM_lWvJ-GkNETAXQfjJw8WKa70iez0mk/s320/IMG_20240226_160701952.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_faWDRWErfo4CFQt1AjOsZSmwRpzVWAbfzVCMnGjucdgDtIOVMX4jr3ZFhiGuDtxExWcGl9a9WONJLOdqcqFh4QttNNYeVvCPlefPrpe1KrTI5atJxplTE2KiSAisRYv4zwI7XkSHtPbos8wYZgrH6C1RnjbY5kK2M-nfFDJ00omcMpi0PBs1ksrmQ4M/s3478/IMG_20240226_160738804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3478" data-original-width="2609" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_faWDRWErfo4CFQt1AjOsZSmwRpzVWAbfzVCMnGjucdgDtIOVMX4jr3ZFhiGuDtxExWcGl9a9WONJLOdqcqFh4QttNNYeVvCPlefPrpe1KrTI5atJxplTE2KiSAisRYv4zwI7XkSHtPbos8wYZgrH6C1RnjbY5kK2M-nfFDJ00omcMpi0PBs1ksrmQ4M/s320/IMG_20240226_160738804.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So I'm happy and I'm going to wear it. I would recommend making a woven version first - something that presses. I would eventually like to make a non-lined version from a sweater fleece or something? But maybe next year. Next up maybe some trousers to match.<br /><div><br /></div></div>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-58373972914326940472023-12-31T18:06:00.000-08:002023-12-31T18:06:49.398-08:00What I made in 2023<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/8XBRogIDzI4?si=nob5t9SBnhPMzM2-" frameborder="0"></iframe>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-33525447780860158952023-12-29T06:17:00.000-08:002023-12-29T06:17:45.516-08:00Dialing in the fit of the Pacific Pullover<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNRl-3SAeArvhxDBH-xUAcE1iyQ2Y_v-zEzhKUrq4iL5LZOBxBfRU3Ckp5fDJ1zBGUUSyYcrzj9-HbEXDEqR4jE-exMHBgkOQCW9t3RI_7KsHctabLLwtle3pm3gdsPQ2kzKpeNw0-3zYnTWmPXL-o6qRP0BT_70_cQj_OL0W-KsbJvniGgmDi3OpC54/s3048/IMG_20231229_084425815-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3048" data-original-width="2283" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzNRl-3SAeArvhxDBH-xUAcE1iyQ2Y_v-zEzhKUrq4iL5LZOBxBfRU3Ckp5fDJ1zBGUUSyYcrzj9-HbEXDEqR4jE-exMHBgkOQCW9t3RI_7KsHctabLLwtle3pm3gdsPQ2kzKpeNw0-3zYnTWmPXL-o6qRP0BT_70_cQj_OL0W-KsbJvniGgmDi3OpC54/s320/IMG_20231229_084425815-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm a big fan of Greenstyle's <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/pacific-pullover-pdf-sewing-pattern-in-sizes-b-m">Pacific Pullover</a>. (Chest: 30-61") - this is my third one. For previous iterations I've done a full bicep adjustment and graded at the hip. In the last one I also added the free fingerless gloves from P4P (see <a href="https://christinasathome.blogspot.com/2023/12/pacific-pullover-mid-layer-with-hacked.html">here</a> for details) and changed how I did the neck to the way it's done for the Sundance.</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/AVvXsEjSRBBvguTdZ1Xf33Kct40-HDaWhWcKZar2lz1NzWCCLR0kvCaf_kGmSGcswNBv1SXIAiV6mUVdja4R8scjdfd8-UV8Xxf6lQVGBjaBxb8CoNbLdKA-7Ze9RbEGu02Lp7898Uab05ExAif4ygiJc9JBV-72xnYfgr_7fNYnsoScdm6BNnprot8Q5__x9uw/s3545/IMG_20231205_160317669-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3545" data-original-width="2658" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRBBvguTdZ1Xf33Kct40-HDaWhWcKZar2lz1NzWCCLR0kvCaf_kGmSGcswNBv1SXIAiV6mUVdja4R8scjdfd8-UV8Xxf6lQVGBjaBxb8CoNbLdKA-7Ze9RbEGu02Lp7898Uab05ExAif4ygiJc9JBV-72xnYfgr_7fNYnsoScdm6BNnprot8Q5__x9uw/s320/IMG_20231205_160317669-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But the neck is sorta big around - bigger than the neck on my Sundance or on my Oakley vest and I want to wear them together without having folds there. So I narrowed the neck by 1/2" at the back and sides and 3/4" at the front.</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/AVvXsEhPjnRMH2VhOyPDRF5gaMh5YMEuilTXSGuWjFievbrhFtuvhBLF0Gk9Y7oeNqQq__Rver4Z-2kuVnSccSHiNkhh4wkaDtiZyLBXmDoO9rpS9XMmEcVNH3nsFv_EUQnMuKjhYornUkU5QG3zI-WznmlFG6X5r9kbATrmNzWIWRAIhAGC8tzBEFX7LrIwgmA/s4608/IMG_20231228_180308313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPjnRMH2VhOyPDRF5gaMh5YMEuilTXSGuWjFievbrhFtuvhBLF0Gk9Y7oeNqQq__Rver4Z-2kuVnSccSHiNkhh4wkaDtiZyLBXmDoO9rpS9XMmEcVNH3nsFv_EUQnMuKjhYornUkU5QG3zI-WznmlFG6X5r9kbATrmNzWIWRAIhAGC8tzBEFX7LrIwgmA/w151-h200/IMG_20231228_180308313.jpg" width="151" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzkyLElLLGOTd9fLWJc9ye5i34DoUHs7H4JAu7MnPCml_Zjd-W2k0VJomAq7p1hQodPB3MohzPouUxAlVOYPFIpF3V9XcHdl9UORNP_Vin3rzI54YvZZEqzfuWibIw6DgRsKWP-E9YlQd93L_riHwZiP7kYCw_nuOh0U-OnvuKrPQcQRM1kpMPspli5U/s4608/IMG_20231228_180349917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzkyLElLLGOTd9fLWJc9ye5i34DoUHs7H4JAu7MnPCml_Zjd-W2k0VJomAq7p1hQodPB3MohzPouUxAlVOYPFIpF3V9XcHdl9UORNP_Vin3rzI54YvZZEqzfuWibIw6DgRsKWP-E9YlQd93L_riHwZiP7kYCw_nuOh0U-OnvuKrPQcQRM1kpMPspli5U/w150-h200/IMG_20231228_180349917.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the original pattern, you're meant to stretch the collar a bit like you would for bands, but I wanted to add some light knit interfacing which really prevents you from stretching so I also modified the collar to be the same length as the seamline.</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/AVvXsEhcGhkjiFxoQGL9uYDL5uQ-En-B0mZx9PDrEOvvi9D0BiYdqd0wGEtJOZD2cCIXCuUSNx0xqPizcwZtSSc7N29izS4OXBSCHZT6rk342BNMNBfKsTpoJjXDxbp2OsFDj-xfnhz3INQNrSPQMoKg0mlu3p69gfMllqcsKFGUfInDmtH3bf6UYsJqXhzQdzQ/s4608/IMG_20231228_180542982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcGhkjiFxoQGL9uYDL5uQ-En-B0mZx9PDrEOvvi9D0BiYdqd0wGEtJOZD2cCIXCuUSNx0xqPizcwZtSSc7N29izS4OXBSCHZT6rk342BNMNBfKsTpoJjXDxbp2OsFDj-xfnhz3INQNrSPQMoKg0mlu3p69gfMllqcsKFGUfInDmtH3bf6UYsJqXhzQdzQ/s320/IMG_20231228_180542982.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Next time I will make the lining piece shorter to ensure the outer piece rolls inward and the lining doesn't show.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwqhyZAPZJ1PSrJBgl9hjobRmRCG1zmTspZXcSCwoB-IEDZaP7Uhre0Bzn11IIkGp_0-Kc6aDcjlDzxMul9PAQg8RjDfizmIu3BLHmtE7bUSkAmxg8-4DyiiihyRBal_S3bVljbtOqYELhvRBgy7O3m541DIC7afIgru0itm8vCzuSlTQObOLWC-VHSgI/s4608/IMG_20231228_180822526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwqhyZAPZJ1PSrJBgl9hjobRmRCG1zmTspZXcSCwoB-IEDZaP7Uhre0Bzn11IIkGp_0-Kc6aDcjlDzxMul9PAQg8RjDfizmIu3BLHmtE7bUSkAmxg8-4DyiiihyRBal_S3bVljbtOqYELhvRBgy7O3m541DIC7afIgru0itm8vCzuSlTQObOLWC-VHSgI/s320/IMG_20231228_180822526.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfTx3-rCVnzYk4_TzMzxoEA8ClJgm3INwUhXUmreHNpNEK2hIU-x-7rrPYagtBBL0H6AdGMVkQiDeiVqY8LX6FQLZwLnDEEEgadzaVwz3gmzeVk1uRZhOV-Lg3OJP5f8ajS2_gKMHrWDgjNE01ZQbMFLZ8dleJIB4Cn90OOKjqwPq3PH1xfWYay4tHtI/s4608/IMG_20231228_180804653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJfTx3-rCVnzYk4_TzMzxoEA8ClJgm3INwUhXUmreHNpNEK2hIU-x-7rrPYagtBBL0H6AdGMVkQiDeiVqY8LX6FQLZwLnDEEEgadzaVwz3gmzeVk1uRZhOV-Lg3OJP5f8ajS2_gKMHrWDgjNE01ZQbMFLZ8dleJIB4Cn90OOKjqwPq3PH1xfWYay4tHtI/s320/IMG_20231228_180804653.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I also finished the zipper tape with some fold over elastic before coverstitching it down.</p><p>This fabric is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1485581846/polartec-powerwool-performance-waffle">Polartec Power Wool</a> lightweight from Hobby Fabrics on Etsy. It's really nice.</p><p>And I added the pocket (per pattern).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecqz2xbTm3mPZj5yWv8pbSLoJjRqEx9eEvC0hUj-RoQ20Vzp2_Tsch0tE5_BivaNZDEUJDHXX9KuX2HnBzYyqgAOHcfsNl75VFLBQWzRCAAVCKCsRmjWoDCrkC5u7pMeQFJOBU1admzSWmvoYeA9Y6bH3_rcwDM7kY4MtFPRrVWMAIV-OCQ0Y0rCYvMM/s2956/IMG_20231229_084502924-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2956" data-original-width="2215" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecqz2xbTm3mPZj5yWv8pbSLoJjRqEx9eEvC0hUj-RoQ20Vzp2_Tsch0tE5_BivaNZDEUJDHXX9KuX2HnBzYyqgAOHcfsNl75VFLBQWzRCAAVCKCsRmjWoDCrkC5u7pMeQFJOBU1admzSWmvoYeA9Y6bH3_rcwDM7kY4MtFPRrVWMAIV-OCQ0Y0rCYvMM/s320/IMG_20231229_084502924-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>#WinterRunningWardrobe </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-14172139271149299732023-12-23T09:04:00.000-08:002023-12-23T09:04:00.207-08:00Encore hack or how I rescued a seemingly cursed make<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCnqIczD-VSLgDMYvTXOePu2qTYMXfjpnjof459Sef57hGaJhauOJ2T2OhA-WqFinjx1rTweboiP9w-qW8BmBJbxOJZJrWv7D-vIr3aSKFQbfGJ-BgpwbTROhuyeDS-y0Y6nAweukjqUFxU1CBoawt4Er-1xKrLkDndXBqcHvRqIIZNxjhTltvvthA3Hs/s4059/IMG_20231223_113718638_BURST000_COVER_TOP-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4059" data-original-width="3041" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCnqIczD-VSLgDMYvTXOePu2qTYMXfjpnjof459Sef57hGaJhauOJ2T2OhA-WqFinjx1rTweboiP9w-qW8BmBJbxOJZJrWv7D-vIr3aSKFQbfGJ-BgpwbTROhuyeDS-y0Y6nAweukjqUFxU1CBoawt4Er-1xKrLkDndXBqcHvRqIIZNxjhTltvvthA3Hs/s320/IMG_20231223_113718638_BURST000_COVER_TOP-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p>I mentioned in my <a href="https://christinasathome.blogspot.com/2023/12/encore-versatile-new-skirt-from-love.html">previous post</a> that I planned to use a lovely olive corduroy for my final Encore skirt. I've thought back over it and I still don't know how it happened. I had the projector calibrated - at 19.2% like it had been for the last several times I set it up. I had lunch, and then I came back and cut out the entire skirt. When I lifted the waistband off the table (the last thing I cut, of course) it was obviously smaller than anything I wear. I recalibrated and yep, correct setting is now 21 something. At my size those few percent really add up.</p><p>I quickly grabbed some other fabric and made the skirt. Now that I made the deadline, I can go back and fix this one.</p><p><br /></p><p>I put the cut out piece on the mat, lined up with the grain line. I then looked at the a-line pattern in my size and moved it down until I could cut it out of the original piece. I lost a few inches in length. </p><p>I sewed it up, but it came right to the widest part of my calf. I considered going knee length, but I'm not likely to wear that.</p><p>I have had a few lantern skirts pinned so I decided to add length that way</p><p><br /></p>
<iframe frameborder="0" height="444" scrolling="no" src="https://assets.pinterest.com/ext/embed.html?id=549579960794046144" width="345"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>I wasn't sure how to do it, so I just winged it. I first measured the bottom of each gore to make sure they hadn't stretched and this is what I had:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFaCcY1sl0s_BIdIWIzx1RBw6r9l-MnBjTrs1Tozmn-hJqCzWOYoV3CwBxs7GvmiKb_VRrFkEFMSvELwvpzRJi4X17hJ-zB9QArX4hz2tYq23wVSSO9XtngBkVySl7ed9XFKVJRH2fmyQf4gOTNjU_yqkfF0QuvNYcuPCzKP0cvY2qO7lqb1vQxHBW-mA/s631/Screenshot%202023-12-22%20205701.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="631" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFaCcY1sl0s_BIdIWIzx1RBw6r9l-MnBjTrs1Tozmn-hJqCzWOYoV3CwBxs7GvmiKb_VRrFkEFMSvELwvpzRJi4X17hJ-zB9QArX4hz2tYq23wVSSO9XtngBkVySl7ed9XFKVJRH2fmyQf4gOTNjU_yqkfF0QuvNYcuPCzKP0cvY2qO7lqb1vQxHBW-mA/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-22%20205701.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You see what I did, right? My first thought was to leave it because the seams were sewn, serged, and topstitched:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSrz0qHs4cszBvmiqbqu4eSBHYRBtiHwR55Wk7dXuQb8wN7JstUUW1B_iZMQCk93EN7DeeUQxdaad5pHYwdc4poNRQchyphenhyphenNLpjQYKc69w4rtM7eV4bZTWXjqK-BFf7vuI38ggzZ7_9OJnIWw_or3BsB_mGQxQmSqBh7LIbnCRV9YR35tBa2oiGjSNo_LFA/s4608/IMG_20231222_095030337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSrz0qHs4cszBvmiqbqu4eSBHYRBtiHwR55Wk7dXuQb8wN7JstUUW1B_iZMQCk93EN7DeeUQxdaad5pHYwdc4poNRQchyphenhyphenNLpjQYKc69w4rtM7eV4bZTWXjqK-BFf7vuI38ggzZ7_9OJnIWw_or3BsB_mGQxQmSqBh7LIbnCRV9YR35tBa2oiGjSNo_LFA/s320/IMG_20231222_095030337.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But the waist had been wonky and I had some videos to watch while my kids were at school.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKbyA5rERxHk3tFKZaKsu1NcaCCFo6iURnd4k06DP9WY1XX_VdbpCXQjzaZ7YsZwHyMzIpBfOXzCQg9m6tYZJul58Mz7PlwmwM_WboJxfkopkrtBCqWD5Y_oC3NW6Br9h-UpNaB_jXvyc1TUTr5sbUBRyJrUM8fs-5xXaYJgu_hiBo3hhz10cZSWp6he8/s4608/IMG_20231222_130129433_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKbyA5rERxHk3tFKZaKsu1NcaCCFo6iURnd4k06DP9WY1XX_VdbpCXQjzaZ7YsZwHyMzIpBfOXzCQg9m6tYZJul58Mz7PlwmwM_WboJxfkopkrtBCqWD5Y_oC3NW6Br9h-UpNaB_jXvyc1TUTr5sbUBRyJrUM8fs-5xXaYJgu_hiBo3hhz10cZSWp6he8/s320/IMG_20231222_130129433_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I put it back together the right way and it was fine. I tried it on again and held a yardstick up to see how long to make the panel. I decided on 8" which would allow a seam allowance and a hem. Of course when cutting out the panels I forgot the seam allowances on the side. So I sewed them up with a 1/8" seam allowance for the first half inch and then to 3/4" at 1" from the bottom for the hem allowance. Connected all the pieces (which I had carefully labeled) and sewed on to the skirt with a basting stitch. Tried it on. Phew! looked good. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then I serged all the vertical seams and debated sewing the panel with a regular stitch length. I decided to leave it at the 4 stitch length since I was topstitching and serging. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoJdBDW6rRuTz2Bvam57AWhgayd3cVA7GuBQ-FE-EMYGBFuXNRx31MPECftV2d9rEmLa3Z94fnUoJWY626ZHIce-6-VD94j_2Y9dt7mOGAH1q7JqgPso7dPL9nUTZwaXtrN4f8Gjp3L4pr9iE-jWfMMSWmivj3BiRLXJ8NxcszDh9Rvh8kqQyBnECb5Uo/s4608/IMG_20231223_114343185.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoJdBDW6rRuTz2Bvam57AWhgayd3cVA7GuBQ-FE-EMYGBFuXNRx31MPECftV2d9rEmLa3Z94fnUoJWY626ZHIce-6-VD94j_2Y9dt7mOGAH1q7JqgPso7dPL9nUTZwaXtrN4f8Gjp3L4pr9iE-jWfMMSWmivj3BiRLXJ8NxcszDh9Rvh8kqQyBnECb5Uo/s320/IMG_20231223_114343185.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhQc3GRV0uWTZP_vRo8EDBMsd2TeCb856uPkXyx11-O4nfHHARRRWPBDDTG887JRcRCL5DM2kyMsfEjIEQr1BAOph-cAt4ydB5bPAhBHILW4sW_60gKQILTnP86yorxTF8h00aHUmvvW8gXhKdi_yGBu_mGZIOKbhJF29vhEwlw3aDMGV9s5Ce9rZGnw/s4608/IMG_20231223_114011626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhQc3GRV0uWTZP_vRo8EDBMsd2TeCb856uPkXyx11-O4nfHHARRRWPBDDTG887JRcRCL5DM2kyMsfEjIEQr1BAOph-cAt4ydB5bPAhBHILW4sW_60gKQILTnP86yorxTF8h00aHUmvvW8gXhKdi_yGBu_mGZIOKbhJF29vhEwlw3aDMGV9s5Ce9rZGnw/s320/IMG_20231223_114011626.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><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;">And I finished with the regular hem. I'm pretty pleased with it but it was a ton of seams.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5UvZqdLwC2gDA6OZ_H-g6ZEWvzQMH4Om9AvP9oRlNBKfatY5oSd0Fz9jPKP8B_yZ1JGiblhp3QsP7bCAeRsqhJzbLtLsnQALHiwcVgdWz7c0Kf4gNwv-ow-Zpm5SxI3DCyvK-vzkjpRTqjnvLDGh-qSn8QoHc579GG_nmN3EKB32iGKxXBz34Nq28j4/s4183/IMG_20231223_113644274-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4183" data-original-width="3133" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5UvZqdLwC2gDA6OZ_H-g6ZEWvzQMH4Om9AvP9oRlNBKfatY5oSd0Fz9jPKP8B_yZ1JGiblhp3QsP7bCAeRsqhJzbLtLsnQALHiwcVgdWz7c0Kf4gNwv-ow-Zpm5SxI3DCyvK-vzkjpRTqjnvLDGh-qSn8QoHc579GG_nmN3EKB32iGKxXBz34Nq28j4/s320/IMG_20231223_113644274-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1LJwognCwKahtK6uqEnMHqcuxSI9QhaG2Uef421rQ5otTgItH_Exg6X1bPsz2WNrxclhjdLrUqRHEatPs8Bo-qLonieoa7n11jq1PrVE8-QrVaWdSA5L4xzh924HxQeDBkAwPdkHLLP_PtO0TtWKD8bc4G1MrIy3kkhabCOm9c7v3H7X-cmK-_arIDY/s4094/IMG_20231223_113613283-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4094" data-original-width="3070" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1LJwognCwKahtK6uqEnMHqcuxSI9QhaG2Uef421rQ5otTgItH_Exg6X1bPsz2WNrxclhjdLrUqRHEatPs8Bo-qLonieoa7n11jq1PrVE8-QrVaWdSA5L4xzh924HxQeDBkAwPdkHLLP_PtO0TtWKD8bc4G1MrIy3kkhabCOm9c7v3H7X-cmK-_arIDY/s320/IMG_20231223_113613283-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></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><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-21806877255777551492023-12-19T14:30:00.000-08:002023-12-19T14:34:37.764-08:00Encore: A versatile new skirt from Love Notions<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrUd2RgiNnnQXzokJgXGnFF6XWrIDd3ZwHeAwRP4IBycKqDYxvq06qfTHEBwZ-Wtj26TmyTvhi0I60xFUSmomDlYTz5Ebrp_RRjzbFkElTuZY7psNk2VCETIMCwwhWrgloYN34f41j4MBypMaj1Z7zHSGFAwxpiFtvRn48RpZWNplL0E_0Or7Y7As0Oo/s3584/IMG_20231208_162633911-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3584" data-original-width="2687" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrUd2RgiNnnQXzokJgXGnFF6XWrIDd3ZwHeAwRP4IBycKqDYxvq06qfTHEBwZ-Wtj26TmyTvhi0I60xFUSmomDlYTz5Ebrp_RRjzbFkElTuZY7psNk2VCETIMCwwhWrgloYN34f41j4MBypMaj1Z7zHSGFAwxpiFtvRn48RpZWNplL0E_0Or7Y7As0Oo/s320/IMG_20231208_162633911-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>I tested this fantastic new skirt from Love Notions, <a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/encore-skirt">the Encore</a>. It's a gored skirt with incorporated pockets made for woven or stable knit fabrics. Fits waist 26.5-49.5" and hip 35.5-59.5". Knee or midi length in pencil, A-line, pleated, or full. I made both the A-line midi and the full midi. <p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigOm0L1KhIaBQISQ6ebPtOrctNijvb0v-DkU2h5-uQ-3ibWei4ZahIbFq90RML9mIa9_OBSbxjC9HYyklbihjdozzFmuyw0-0KckOA0mJWRNYBlcW3wk_Ubdng75lMdtezoPgZpkhLSqN-7ggrJJnCjSDO8o7NZO7tMl7lOM2iy7UrxiPMj2_Gs6cFXnE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="676" data-original-width="1004" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigOm0L1KhIaBQISQ6ebPtOrctNijvb0v-DkU2h5-uQ-3ibWei4ZahIbFq90RML9mIa9_OBSbxjC9HYyklbihjdozzFmuyw0-0KckOA0mJWRNYBlcW3wk_Ubdng75lMdtezoPgZpkhLSqN-7ggrJJnCjSDO8o7NZO7tMl7lOM2iy7UrxiPMj2_Gs6cFXnE" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sorry it's in such a dark fabric - I cut a lovely olive corduroy but for the first time ever my calibration got out of whack just over the time I left it and came back after lunch 😭. I'm going to see if I can make a knee length A-line or otherwise salvage it.<p></p><p>The fit is fantastic and it's got nice-sized pockets. I can't wait to make more!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZlXEaby_aHeYQ6XJnTtQffYBlQa6WfganDc2xxJrqrYN8VwavxwyqwmSFSs8D3NDdGWbk-Vap5oGY2cimvmgklb2VNnBLqy4WZeSMl68yRjMDBfvENtentUhc84Jak6TH3TRndC_DWQZc7MxArHUFZfciTzGzSyiOAmqXlBkhFgKqMDvISo5SWm25uDQ/s3456/IMG_20231208_162116542.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3454" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZlXEaby_aHeYQ6XJnTtQffYBlQa6WfganDc2xxJrqrYN8VwavxwyqwmSFSs8D3NDdGWbk-Vap5oGY2cimvmgklb2VNnBLqy4WZeSMl68yRjMDBfvENtentUhc84Jak6TH3TRndC_DWQZc7MxArHUFZfciTzGzSyiOAmqXlBkhFgKqMDvISo5SWm25uDQ/s320/IMG_20231208_162116542.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqV94GrjpjlgTUFlcViqLaQH2K2_NFMfsrZBcTxgRyfcWmVPlaZH6eZeqk5a9VcQDu08EC7_mZSI7YJ-je6_RXMTE9lvufAHX34fXV0mJbjLW6tuoL_yvADvUReqMglQ91XwDMZVcVn1FVhL3gMP263IlGcE-sSQzhvDoaq42Cl4HxKkVOyZXqD3ZNCZs/s3796/IMG_20231208_162237933-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3796" data-original-width="2846" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqV94GrjpjlgTUFlcViqLaQH2K2_NFMfsrZBcTxgRyfcWmVPlaZH6eZeqk5a9VcQDu08EC7_mZSI7YJ-je6_RXMTE9lvufAHX34fXV0mJbjLW6tuoL_yvADvUReqMglQ91XwDMZVcVn1FVhL3gMP263IlGcE-sSQzhvDoaq42Cl4HxKkVOyZXqD3ZNCZs/s320/IMG_20231208_162237933-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6U-mEE4_kGMt7AikoqA2Sa9qSmXX0eEJW1-CzHK3_rnQvFjrQ4vdIRzznZc5FwSDVMgMgGqO2MYO3kWOI-gFGA9a2PJMBax1ndL5LXssRcpv6VXLAltNkJgQyrLA6X-TCbttBMGDSQf9LbfT2Pm9jW-lm1jCS78xMKosdKqiiWFsieGN4UHMXLZsDs_U/s3796/IMG_20231208_162143727_BURST000_COVER_TOP-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3796" data-original-width="2846" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6U-mEE4_kGMt7AikoqA2Sa9qSmXX0eEJW1-CzHK3_rnQvFjrQ4vdIRzznZc5FwSDVMgMgGqO2MYO3kWOI-gFGA9a2PJMBax1ndL5LXssRcpv6VXLAltNkJgQyrLA6X-TCbttBMGDSQf9LbfT2Pm9jW-lm1jCS78xMKosdKqiiWFsieGN4UHMXLZsDs_U/s320/IMG_20231208_162143727_BURST000_COVER_TOP-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /><br /></p>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-44168194761249084462023-12-12T18:10:00.000-08:002023-12-12T18:10:02.968-08:00First try at a merino base layer: nice, but not exactly right<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8xnfb39UAErgIa63M3reH0AwkxYlOOKt5t5GHjPeDohnqakLzj0NyjChqzg8Dqho_xpgQHR4O68lRV5dN7peri8zwYJBIKRV0QwI9k7HfUtLzKzv8t8BMPFmeytYNrj-CqZvWL8Ff69BWqnSzm_nLA54UY5QdF5UDkQprNG65LDWnpFXfuRamtAIpEHk/s4608/IMG_20231210_144421369_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8xnfb39UAErgIa63M3reH0AwkxYlOOKt5t5GHjPeDohnqakLzj0NyjChqzg8Dqho_xpgQHR4O68lRV5dN7peri8zwYJBIKRV0QwI9k7HfUtLzKzv8t8BMPFmeytYNrj-CqZvWL8Ff69BWqnSzm_nLA54UY5QdF5UDkQprNG65LDWnpFXfuRamtAIpEHk/s320/IMG_20231210_144421369_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Continuing on my #WinterRunningWardrobe journey. I made a Love Notions Classic Tee from the merino. I cut the crew neck - and importantly - used the pattern I had already fit and had great success with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So here's the problem: it's a great fit for a casual tee. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkNcz9zXHczIF0VxLb5PaqoyZZecWMnSXIb299gtS92yrDGWecFInQ5a8shia6qQ7UyQrOdz-4fjZuaALMP_owoaEQnEb8qb_-9WtlN1E6eDREtL2YAsCB3Y4xaG1vtIoalFZFtTfroDk77RcJ34PPZZt_GvO61Cf_fWhFbMVt92pjtSoa4wrQ23vJYkA/s4608/IMG_20231210_143845430_BURST000_COVER_TOP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkNcz9zXHczIF0VxLb5PaqoyZZecWMnSXIb299gtS92yrDGWecFInQ5a8shia6qQ7UyQrOdz-4fjZuaALMP_owoaEQnEb8qb_-9WtlN1E6eDREtL2YAsCB3Y4xaG1vtIoalFZFtTfroDk77RcJ34PPZZt_GvO61Cf_fWhFbMVt92pjtSoa4wrQ23vJYkA/s320/IMG_20231210_143845430_BURST000_COVER_TOP.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's not what you need in a base layer, but I had to run with it to really know. Cool air came up from below and it didn't have a lot of chances to wick since it wasn't in close contact with my body. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, I would want longer sleeves and/or thumb cuffs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So I have one more of the 100% merino left and I'm going to try a different pattern. Hopefully I can get a third out of the remnants of the first two. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-43989680502981064322023-12-05T13:28:00.000-08:002023-12-05T13:28:02.638-08:00Pacific Pullover Mid Layer - with hacked thumb cuff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFAYyHVusFUALZaqG2jPUBpVM1H2rqtyA8UbcUVjjKaduQODQGhKxx_Cg3DmUO62_Bt9Rd8L40PBv30iMbQePSb1qz1GFdyMuI2Naa9jYKTqtPm6crTZPNYIyUmbTyts0K2cCqMsaYGm7ELIiLhmA9-_JlBa-o0nuv1SWOpqTQp-qs60mwJ6bGBaB8OU/s3360/IMG_20231205_160345600-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3360" data-original-width="2520" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFAYyHVusFUALZaqG2jPUBpVM1H2rqtyA8UbcUVjjKaduQODQGhKxx_Cg3DmUO62_Bt9Rd8L40PBv30iMbQePSb1qz1GFdyMuI2Naa9jYKTqtPm6crTZPNYIyUmbTyts0K2cCqMsaYGm7ELIiLhmA9-_JlBa-o0nuv1SWOpqTQp-qs60mwJ6bGBaB8OU/s320/IMG_20231205_160345600-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I had some mid and base layers on my list. I ended up buying some merino and power wool, but I had already bought this orchid stretch pin dot athletic from Nick of Time and I wanted to make one from it first since it isn't as precious. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaoPwUzAF7y3PntImspEAYQt93y2F1nRnsyOaKhlN6Dk9jSedOBUIfj8LVoUR92sEeldG6tblAsybKekhRFEhhOhjAsv3UEw81-S3fB2qKGTwFJ3i6DIP11MKbbcS8V7Cgedv8qrssRrooDLoPmHWcEmCfiy0YTlI9dh0uB2a9WiytBcsaqKJZsGsUAbU/s4608/IMG_20231103_155631699.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaoPwUzAF7y3PntImspEAYQt93y2F1nRnsyOaKhlN6Dk9jSedOBUIfj8LVoUR92sEeldG6tblAsybKekhRFEhhOhjAsv3UEw81-S3fB2qKGTwFJ3i6DIP11MKbbcS8V7Cgedv8qrssRrooDLoPmHWcEmCfiy0YTlI9dh0uB2a9WiytBcsaqKJZsGsUAbU/s320/IMG_20231103_155631699.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I do like the contrast look with the Pacific Pullover so I paired this with a soft perforated knit from FabricMart. (It's really nice, I'm not sure why I only got 2 yards). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLUJ2ReyasJM7-F9rLY-il-ErTYm694ovLtauOzgNzxHQ_OWIurgaspCg4LVm_ZujmhKhnqZZUwSJE_bufTY59F3EvRpyRUMUpksQ81qLY61COKyxv5ApGnI901fGnePD5_aYCA6nYJdMC-ksUfqV8XoVAxFYBATBvJbMd5o4d2m-qOzP-s5DOy5qTHyU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="3000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLUJ2ReyasJM7-F9rLY-il-ErTYm694ovLtauOzgNzxHQ_OWIurgaspCg4LVm_ZujmhKhnqZZUwSJE_bufTY59F3EvRpyRUMUpksQ81qLY61COKyxv5ApGnI901fGnePD5_aYCA6nYJdMC-ksUfqV8XoVAxFYBATBvJbMd5o4d2m-qOzP-s5DOy5qTHyU" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Here's the <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/pacific-pullover-pdf-sewing-pattern-in-sizes-b-m">Pacific Pullover</a> line drawing:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg15dMotFSgaSHfZ23PdtsD5Tq5MGe2CQL4y_8dvnyuraWrIDcZfzYvMowDWZ6yrI5RGtJM1vk4YSGpjSxYCQqg12JKvdWMzx-pilv2AvrkZ1Yn4CCUTHBjsH84-bVAnmAwukCAUq_WKDInIsWo42NELP1mIatVSgfOWbhfl3RNupZlb6bZhre4JrkJh_0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="602" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg15dMotFSgaSHfZ23PdtsD5Tq5MGe2CQL4y_8dvnyuraWrIDcZfzYvMowDWZ6yrI5RGtJM1vk4YSGpjSxYCQqg12JKvdWMzx-pilv2AvrkZ1Yn4CCUTHBjsH84-bVAnmAwukCAUq_WKDInIsWo42NELP1mIatVSgfOWbhfl3RNupZlb6bZhre4JrkJh_0" width="259" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The pattern has options for very basic thumb cuffs, but I wanted something more like this from Oiselle:</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/a/AVvXsEhrE_5OKsuB2JzInfM6j8n20DnFsbUwZLJmiBA_IrMwfTm_cTUnXIUgy7UQWWPbAmoyp2A7ToVtaKV5ugjkKqmU36mzovbvtASXZjnnEaABlMFaG_E08ciOwzAO0Bm_0JfScfS7A63HH6txVRFzKmQWqz5SCyXxlVQEb28qmRcMzotUiaHzYgGoIlIKT7c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="483" data-original-width="381" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrE_5OKsuB2JzInfM6j8n20DnFsbUwZLJmiBA_IrMwfTm_cTUnXIUgy7UQWWPbAmoyp2A7ToVtaKV5ugjkKqmU36mzovbvtASXZjnnEaABlMFaG_E08ciOwzAO0Bm_0JfScfS7A63HH6txVRFzKmQWqz5SCyXxlVQEb28qmRcMzotUiaHzYgGoIlIKT7c" width="189" /></a></div><br /><br />Enter the free <a href="https://www.patternsforpirates.com/glove-tutorial/">fingerless glove pattern</a> from Patterns for Pirates. I like how they cover more of the hand. They go well up the wrist, too, but I wasn't sure how much to shorten, or how to align them until I tried both pieces on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I cut the sleeves at the cuff cut line. I constructed the shirt up to the point of putting on the cuffs. I constructed the glove and I tried them on together. I marked how much to shorten the glove (about 1 3/8" for me) and I marked the alignment. When I pulled both pieces back off, I noticed the alignment was super close to aligning 2 seams of the glove with the color blocking and underarm seam of the sleeve.I tried it back on to see if that would work - and I think so! And look better than being slightly off even if there's a little twist. I also identified where it would make sense to have the watch window. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I sewed the cuff on, leaving the space between two glove seams on the top of my wrist open. I then tucked that back all the way around and carefully coverstitch hemmed that by about 3/8".</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/AVvXsEgtC7KYi6TDR65no4Ks0jsBzG1P1ahn7FR-QlW3r_p2dbWzk3HI-Mr2U0aLMRK_NY6OLtw4jZNKWBFy1pO3AusVvErHQMSQnGriCT5-_jJgo_n3cj7ENEDOCx5902F48T_pCQx6AwgTC1i4t6KVBs4bUjvJE9yfmWeutHIaPUNnv2yODUvyWr6Fbkk9yUY/s4608/IMG_20231204_173044043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtC7KYi6TDR65no4Ks0jsBzG1P1ahn7FR-QlW3r_p2dbWzk3HI-Mr2U0aLMRK_NY6OLtw4jZNKWBFy1pO3AusVvErHQMSQnGriCT5-_jJgo_n3cj7ENEDOCx5902F48T_pCQx6AwgTC1i4t6KVBs4bUjvJE9yfmWeutHIaPUNnv2yODUvyWr6Fbkk9yUY/s320/IMG_20231204_173044043.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFxURP-36W-Jijpf-oii_W_0XkTZVkHQK5m4uv1n4EHjDz0uTOKvASm3CmCF5JqOPY4JJTqybDtpL5c2g1-RQtjmeGLRp4NV0qyKyUL9wJVKD-a3T-cQNliZHRNAh3aLICkWk32juL_3iftQok4THxZWR5HQHNgb9l3mRSEPfihq7LPxchyphenhyphenQ-HLa93PwY/s4608/IMG_20231204_173033606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFxURP-36W-Jijpf-oii_W_0XkTZVkHQK5m4uv1n4EHjDz0uTOKvASm3CmCF5JqOPY4JJTqybDtpL5c2g1-RQtjmeGLRp4NV0qyKyUL9wJVKD-a3T-cQNliZHRNAh3aLICkWk32juL_3iftQok4THxZWR5HQHNgb9l3mRSEPfihq7LPxchyphenhyphenQ-HLa93PwY/s320/IMG_20231204_173033606.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think it worked pretty well. </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/AVvXsEhkK1dtRGvLrQyZkQX2HHrOp54x4P0GDcxK5l0NyXSLDA4S_jVQ_B1d3u9xRrzyFg9DjjtBbSsvoe3YTS0_5Jmw0ncMY2GNFYnscRe71nTCoWBJb-JfRZYYdN-X7CS80sT1fRlfHIyBhiveLo2oJjMgqZX41IwV7Ea9PgPPe1HvhJnK37UgARQQgVFHAgY/s3545/IMG_20231205_160317669-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3545" data-original-width="2658" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkK1dtRGvLrQyZkQX2HHrOp54x4P0GDcxK5l0NyXSLDA4S_jVQ_B1d3u9xRrzyFg9DjjtBbSsvoe3YTS0_5Jmw0ncMY2GNFYnscRe71nTCoWBJb-JfRZYYdN-X7CS80sT1fRlfHIyBhiveLo2oJjMgqZX41IwV7Ea9PgPPe1HvhJnK37UgARQQgVFHAgY/s320/IMG_20231205_160317669-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDm6nrPhaeOKtbCB6yuiThy2yWyCAsPXqTDqgOEy7YrqJsIlYNT3-gOS4wwJIqtzDGt2QGH5xbgD7mXg1PaNYn_8BdyVaHTG99hx5-F6tmCJmshRYksQsaV1aihctNmAr702Boz8ID7NqYIP85rvdUidYrCQ8bGHw7YPGHMFdG7cTf_un5PIInArUpVIw/s3665/IMG_20231205_160452847-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3665" data-original-width="2747" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDm6nrPhaeOKtbCB6yuiThy2yWyCAsPXqTDqgOEy7YrqJsIlYNT3-gOS4wwJIqtzDGt2QGH5xbgD7mXg1PaNYn_8BdyVaHTG99hx5-F6tmCJmshRYksQsaV1aihctNmAr702Boz8ID7NqYIP85rvdUidYrCQ8bGHw7YPGHMFdG7cTf_un5PIInArUpVIw/s320/IMG_20231205_160452847-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><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;">Notes on the Pacific Pullover construction:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>I think the neck hole and collar are bigger around than they should be for my neck. Next time I will try to size the neck hole down</li><li>The collar is meant to stretch to go around the neck, but it looks sloppy when it's completely not interfaced. I interfaced with some soft stretch interfacing but I had a really hard time making it reach, even clipping into the seam allowance a bit. Next time I will add just a half inch to the length of the collar.</li><li>It's kind of messy how it's finished. I finished using the method from the Sundance. I did a guide stitch 3/8" from the edge of the inner collar piece. I then hand basted it up all the way across. After the zipper was done, I basted that down and then stitched in the ditch from the outside. It's really smooth. </li><li>I wanted to bind the zipper and I used the new thick spandex binding I got from Porcelynne, but it's really too thick for this purpose. Next time some self fabric or FOE. Also I'll avoid covering the bottom of the zipper since the binding can serve the purpose</li><li>Read through all the instructions before sewing - they jump around a bit and it's confusing. Her more recent patterns are easier to follow.</li></ul><div>I love it and I'll make the same thing in merino (need to buy more zippers first!)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7UIukNyMrXg" width="320" youtube-src-id="7UIukNyMrXg"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div></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;">#WinterRunningGear #WinterRunningWardrobe #WinterRunningSewing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-40247328247873993632023-11-29T18:57:00.000-08:002023-11-29T18:57:37.238-08:00Winter Running Sewing: Fleece Lined Tights<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7yyHOBdJ61ZaKid3617OLxNItp1wXy4WJR1yZBmEVlEGzM_wNSJEm8EQ0EmOoASnQ_ZBwdl7MFKQCKcWP47_sCXX809PK1qiamVdCtYdYM4jmMY4OGTtfBfKEcBvbjZwcHiaHVGoa0k-hYW3_8zCkQm-Ml8yfCvStN-z08ucXHac4WWSnKmMHuLg7GNM/s4112/IMG_20231129_062103295-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4112" data-original-width="3084" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7yyHOBdJ61ZaKid3617OLxNItp1wXy4WJR1yZBmEVlEGzM_wNSJEm8EQ0EmOoASnQ_ZBwdl7MFKQCKcWP47_sCXX809PK1qiamVdCtYdYM4jmMY4OGTtfBfKEcBvbjZwcHiaHVGoa0k-hYW3_8zCkQm-Ml8yfCvStN-z08ucXHac4WWSnKmMHuLg7GNM/s320/IMG_20231129_062103295-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll try to update this with better pictures but done is better than perfect and I'm so glad I finished these tights Sunday because it was 23F (-5C) with a light breeze when I ran this morning at 5:30. These tights are nice and warm and very comfortable. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the Polartec Power Stretch Pro from MillYardage.com . I got factory seconds but there was plenty there and I think I could probably get another pair of tights or maybe a vest or something out of the rest.</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/AVvXsEgIJq2iJtf9oj0oQ35iDYHf72mqEQT5vxIF_gv0SM4wJXotqYrVCl8zHb13Ve1M6XOiykwtnsCiePck7zhBSXKA8IX1n1EKehfwSN6c7akKixy_xwt4-WhzkCboOt70GQssgQoptYon8oHOXawvJ6l7kh_W6N9KZ8ZFAIDmY54ETpKUJ6anC3VZAv-rKBs/s4608/IMG_20231124_095520526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJq2iJtf9oj0oQ35iDYHf72mqEQT5vxIF_gv0SM4wJXotqYrVCl8zHb13Ve1M6XOiykwtnsCiePck7zhBSXKA8IX1n1EKehfwSN6c7akKixy_xwt4-WhzkCboOt70GQssgQoptYon8oHOXawvJ6l7kh_W6N9KZ8ZFAIDmY54ETpKUJ6anC3VZAv-rKBs/s320/IMG_20231124_095520526.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>It's fleece lined and very stretchy - about 75% both ways.<p></p><p>I chose the <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/cavallo-leggings-pdf-pattern-sizes-b-m">Cavallo Tights</a> with no inseam seam because I wasn't sure about friction and compression (less compressive than some fabrics). Seems like a good choice.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHxwMcablgq0zKhyphenhyphen7XTMmPH9AEFBcEVuJrADgAtK_cZruYVhpRenJL2Lt453e2kLm1w4C865BraXr-5u1zVKRI22S5BR9rvPYGRKbx9eT55QSR1-2FD4Bcrlnupop5Sqfk7RDNkNERQv7Ondsm_x41j4VOeOc0Frb7l9hyphenhyphenqX4mGJd4oGCCx7j0Mwy900/s438/cavallo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="318" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHxwMcablgq0zKhyphenhyphen7XTMmPH9AEFBcEVuJrADgAtK_cZruYVhpRenJL2Lt453e2kLm1w4C865BraXr-5u1zVKRI22S5BR9rvPYGRKbx9eT55QSR1-2FD4Bcrlnupop5Sqfk7RDNkNERQv7Ondsm_x41j4VOeOc0Frb7l9hyphenhyphenqX4mGJd4oGCCx7j0Mwy900/s320/cavallo.png" width="232" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>The fabric is a bit thick for two layers so I made the waist outer layer from leftovers - which is super cute as well as fitting nicely.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Quc4ypY2rZGO32WTbfD0sj_G7c5bN8yFhI7s-k88TWDvQWOY_UM0yYlRGTCKDhNyZg4atKMRB1htIXBkBXyjIofGWhSJMhhMPklSXMcIEs38CcPvb7D_nwyTq38ImYiq4p87RCgeSPWJdu_c380fnzs8QP7gBYuE1Kd4szumN13vhXvkA77nHCm6xGE/s4608/IMG_20231126_165641851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Quc4ypY2rZGO32WTbfD0sj_G7c5bN8yFhI7s-k88TWDvQWOY_UM0yYlRGTCKDhNyZg4atKMRB1htIXBkBXyjIofGWhSJMhhMPklSXMcIEs38CcPvb7D_nwyTq38ImYiq4p87RCgeSPWJdu_c380fnzs8QP7gBYuE1Kd4szumN13vhXvkA77nHCm6xGE/s320/IMG_20231126_165641851.jpg" width="320" /></a></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/AVvXsEisYg4dzSVVOyfqNZo93iJNSSOmWOCyYagxgYbeKzn9u3nZaxWW3AvNFtAaytM-RN3J5K0s1yHMw-jU-apFNiBZRdM5pmSjvJbi-OwUg5rn8AerfTFC4dO4x20rsHfofa-FJm3p-FSE-ZB0ZW7u7q6mwBoPhHpC4sDhamGEJjUQUV1bnpGfJy8QMBUmIxY/s4608/IMG_20231129_062234293-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYg4dzSVVOyfqNZo93iJNSSOmWOCyYagxgYbeKzn9u3nZaxWW3AvNFtAaytM-RN3J5K0s1yHMw-jU-apFNiBZRdM5pmSjvJbi-OwUg5rn8AerfTFC4dO4x20rsHfofa-FJm3p-FSE-ZB0ZW7u7q6mwBoPhHpC4sDhamGEJjUQUV1bnpGfJy8QMBUmIxY/s320/IMG_20231129_062234293-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVy9FLM37rMBVX-F7hsIh_59tOJRIAgjO0CQQ8Q0dGqg5MibAFKjuH8ef579jPi39ohDs3CgJAV1On3cZ9mpxsDBi2V1tP2A3hu7P8m_ut7m7_fd80x7Jj-I2rkxGt8WZBqoeb81KRuDFgN0WK5RrkE95F6miJzvdzhhMfd7A7msKU5M3KRDjRV2DMCk/s4013/IMG_20231129_062150197-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4013" data-original-width="3006" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVy9FLM37rMBVX-F7hsIh_59tOJRIAgjO0CQQ8Q0dGqg5MibAFKjuH8ef579jPi39ohDs3CgJAV1On3cZ9mpxsDBi2V1tP2A3hu7P8m_ut7m7_fd80x7Jj-I2rkxGt8WZBqoeb81KRuDFgN0WK5RrkE95F6miJzvdzhhMfd7A7msKU5M3KRDjRV2DMCk/s320/IMG_20231129_062150197-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-15085700755258372612023-11-20T16:04:00.000-08:002023-11-20T16:04:03.683-08:00More matching patterns to fabric for my Winter Running Wardrobe<p> I gave a general outline of what I planned to make in a <a href="https://christinasathome.blogspot.com/2023/11/sewing-for-winter-running.html">previous post.</a> And I've completed (and been happily wearing) my <a href="https://christinasathome.blogspot.com/2023/11/making-oakley-running-vest.html">running vest</a>. I've picked up some fabrics and patterns in sales so I have a bit of an update. (None of these are affiliate links. I'll say which I have experience with)</p><p><br />
</p><h2>Outer Jacket</h2>
<h3>Pattern</h3>
<a href="https://littlelizardking.com/products/styla-kodiak">Styla Kodiak</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjL4RJwkwqRlxFUXg7IwTxT_H3dyo-VQq74RQgW1G4kBc8IT8-T5cMTO3WVnYZ_9uLpLvwWrMhfyP785Xp52QdY4_AHr0geoHwGwSCLenL89yE1fmq5Y7xfkB0tfPq_LFOxiZJkf5jVgk3Cdnml4HyCfwt53WiWEm_CjmxFL4GuHm_7CKowm1noMKvPy9c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="462" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjL4RJwkwqRlxFUXg7IwTxT_H3dyo-VQq74RQgW1G4kBc8IT8-T5cMTO3WVnYZ_9uLpLvwWrMhfyP785Xp52QdY4_AHr0geoHwGwSCLenL89yE1fmq5Y7xfkB0tfPq_LFOxiZJkf5jVgk3Cdnml4HyCfwt53WiWEm_CjmxFL4GuHm_7CKowm1noMKvPy9c" width="193" /></a></div><br />
<h3>Fabric</h3><a href="https://discoveryfabrics.com/en-us/products/stretch-woven-water-repellent?variant=40101227823189">Discovery Fabrics Adventure Stretch Woven</a><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhoHidDDQd4Mb61IqzfNGaLwwkj6-ljqlmIwFdE8L2f_aQz56Xq-cBeoGiuuDd-rSU-GF-MT1vVF5IxhI4Q5sIJ7XGQWsafPnnf9yLN1TdE1q4KsiGE3m66MxyABePMuzv2dMU9BTpXH9zDhoGdwRA4B5WhPL9T8UC9eN9CCJFvTniUo4OjTvfKTb-Sec" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="596" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhoHidDDQd4Mb61IqzfNGaLwwkj6-ljqlmIwFdE8L2f_aQz56Xq-cBeoGiuuDd-rSU-GF-MT1vVF5IxhI4Q5sIJ7XGQWsafPnnf9yLN1TdE1q4KsiGE3m66MxyABePMuzv2dMU9BTpXH9zDhoGdwRA4B5WhPL9T8UC9eN9CCJFvTniUo4OjTvfKTb-Sec" width="242" /></a></div><br /><br />
<h3>Notes</h3>
I plan to make the hood and make the top of the back vented with mesh underneath. There are instructions in <a href="https://search.worldcat.org/en/title/45828029">Sewing Outdoor Gear</a> that I'll use. I might also make the cuff adjustable and if I get fancy, make it so the hood can fold away
<h2>Warm Tights</h2>
<h3>Pattern</h3>
Greenstyle <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/spark-tights-pdf-pattern-sizes-b-m">Spark</a>, <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/stride-athletic-tights">Stride</a>, or <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/cavallo-leggings-pdf-pattern-sizes-b-m">Cavallo</a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiE6bMnyf5n6ia-z24RrRpEevjz6L2Gc9K_K0ItMfrU9z6x3dP4gVrddb1240DgGccRE8LZs6gNp5WOmtICvs-6enLsnD5S69bwLENRCTnwzNYgqQcgtZVNwe0_gY3oSKnhjg-AKVUz6-SbCdPSFfhG0LQiVTSj9Iv7-ezvLNFGMBgvCOv-yu2QrN4Mj0Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="436" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiE6bMnyf5n6ia-z24RrRpEevjz6L2Gc9K_K0ItMfrU9z6x3dP4gVrddb1240DgGccRE8LZs6gNp5WOmtICvs-6enLsnD5S69bwLENRCTnwzNYgqQcgtZVNwe0_gY3oSKnhjg-AKVUz6-SbCdPSFfhG0LQiVTSj9Iv7-ezvLNFGMBgvCOv-yu2QrN4Mj0Q" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><h3>Fabric</h3>
<a href="https://www.millyardage.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=9423">Polartec Power Stretch Pro</a> (this color shown and the cabernet)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjInZEwrAlNqb-d7Mcq_NNWe_PzYNqe0xt-4X6wf6LNTsT5oLW6eYsR5OaIhl93ZHGhmysuo-ScukfnJAkVxgVcbr8lZfG98oO9tMFMp6LzSXNmMeguSoEEzs62kVCHe8FrIEOpoxvDfV4PFVskIRHtqZbuEBcPMoYXLVy4-Anf4wnVwD7hl7YY9YsinRU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="389" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjInZEwrAlNqb-d7Mcq_NNWe_PzYNqe0xt-4X6wf6LNTsT5oLW6eYsR5OaIhl93ZHGhmysuo-ScukfnJAkVxgVcbr8lZfG98oO9tMFMp6LzSXNmMeguSoEEzs62kVCHe8FrIEOpoxvDfV4PFVskIRHtqZbuEBcPMoYXLVy4-Anf4wnVwD7hl7YY9YsinRU=w168-h166" width="168" /></a></div>
<h3>Notes</h3>
All of these patterns require 75% stretch, however, and I'm fairly certain this has only 50% (it finally shipped so hopefully I'll know soon). Instead of using a pattern I don't know, I plan to size up. Feedback from others who have used this fabric for tights is mixed. Several have not sized up. It's easier to take them in than add a gusset.
<h2>Base Layers (medium)</h2>
<h3>Pattern</h3><a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/pacific-pullover-pdf-sewing-pattern-in-sizes-b-m">Greenstyle Pacific Pullover</a></div><div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYoRV5K1QM697z_HDZWn_qnemDP6ezOFQGXwIX4HVo5qlGjzV3Ts4FoZnBJC9vAlJxEgQ417lSimAk1pBNxMMmr-27NYKg3AOvhAXa5VQM33NyQM6SKyG_qj0ctjk-ADPhgO49TCp7ZtREfGXKOrFXPLajkSAJtDVNyj7h8V5z926OONgdOas7NbFE5sQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="552" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYoRV5K1QM697z_HDZWn_qnemDP6ezOFQGXwIX4HVo5qlGjzV3Ts4FoZnBJC9vAlJxEgQ417lSimAk1pBNxMMmr-27NYKg3AOvhAXa5VQM33NyQM6SKyG_qj0ctjk-ADPhgO49TCp7ZtREfGXKOrFXPLajkSAJtDVNyj7h8V5z926OONgdOas7NbFE5sQ" width="259" /></a></div><br />
<h3>Fabric</h3>
I already showed the one fabric. The second fabric is from Hobby Fabrics and it's a light<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1485581846/polartec-powerwool-performance-waffle"> powerwool</a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_lam9AqZjhHzXG4brQHisRfHU8ihGTVyX2Ujg1Q38JD-w5RR-PDJnRE15AekROmOln6_hSosfxr-kHEkynX4hlp6vwUYHeYBtR644-BaRechvxwawq4KAVjGqvbjoCrKaUDiskRs2PzElsSwZ82BRwxz7wuJPADQxvjya9EdlrWpiKAJlCZya0frXxxE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="556" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_lam9AqZjhHzXG4brQHisRfHU8ihGTVyX2Ujg1Q38JD-w5RR-PDJnRE15AekROmOln6_hSosfxr-kHEkynX4hlp6vwUYHeYBtR644-BaRechvxwawq4KAVjGqvbjoCrKaUDiskRs2PzElsSwZ82BRwxz7wuJPADQxvjya9EdlrWpiKAJlCZya0frXxxE" width="224" /></a></div><br /><br />
<h3>Notes</h3>
I plan to add the Patterns for Pirates Go-To Jacket's cuff or their <a href="https://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/fingerless-gloves/">free fingerless gloves</a> and then hem part of the sleeve seam as a watch port.</div><div>This, from Oiselle, is what I'm going for: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRvFYlHegR22EJr_EmFAdZVHHORFI_RfcqkYkYl1nbtYjwWASB5hmuQ5EoKJinhwsyV7Z0orVIQTQakzY-pE7SOf0r5nplDvIrr02mGCwZiwaSNAYX9vDfziq15iVopMyKM-ywTC6rQ7GocT6xBieYApzWHxtT9AOUYrsYItgBqzpUEgpBYtgB-ILyLQU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="483" data-original-width="381" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRvFYlHegR22EJr_EmFAdZVHHORFI_RfcqkYkYl1nbtYjwWASB5hmuQ5EoKJinhwsyV7Z0orVIQTQakzY-pE7SOf0r5nplDvIrr02mGCwZiwaSNAYX9vDfziq15iVopMyKM-ywTC6rQ7GocT6xBieYApzWHxtT9AOUYrsYItgBqzpUEgpBYtgB-ILyLQU" width="189" /></a></div><br /><br /><h2>Base Layers (lighter)</h2>
<h3>Pattern</h3>
Apostrophe My Fit Raglan, Rad CYOA Slim, Cashmerette Stanway Raglan, Love Notions Rockford Raglan<h3>Fabric</h3>
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1420375786/100-merino-wool-jersey-knit-fabric-by">Merino Jersey</a> from Hobby Fabric</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwo36Eo4x5sTWumSgAetOm5sEq6cQvJHY4BnJZ7aj7t9goElIQRVIdOAEcwbGoU8RIvvLvfLzmc6cK2wdghVbCbbFkmJ-btm3PL1s1CZ2jE0phSbMcSSiO-CG6cYZNMDRACX8dgvFKjtoDKe9qaD0Wk76CiFXyoPMzah4_lDw1Xu9zRklq2qxVZNQElS0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="587" data-original-width="571" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwo36Eo4x5sTWumSgAetOm5sEq6cQvJHY4BnJZ7aj7t9goElIQRVIdOAEcwbGoU8RIvvLvfLzmc6cK2wdghVbCbbFkmJ-btm3PL1s1CZ2jE0phSbMcSSiO-CG6cYZNMDRACX8dgvFKjtoDKe9qaD0Wk76CiFXyoPMzah4_lDw1Xu9zRklq2qxVZNQElS0" width="233" /></a></div><br /><br />
<h3>Notes</h3>
I want something semi-fitted. Not so loose that it gets in the way but also not tight. I'm thinking of raglan sleeves but I'm not sure. If I make the Stanway, I'll need to lengthen the sleeves by inches (are they meant to be 3/4 length?) and make the neck hole smaller. The Rad CYOA is discontinued and set in sleeves but I know it works well for me. The Apostrophe is supposed to be amazing, but I haven't made anything with it yet and getting the measurements right is daunting. It's been a while since I made the Rockford, but it flares out quite a bit and the neck is pretty wide.<p></p><p></p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
<h2>Summary</h2><div>So that's where I am so far. I will likely make another slouchy beanie because they take almost no time and it's nice to be able to wash them frequently. Next will probably be the warm tights and one of the Pacific Pullovers. I'm balancing how much I need the pieces with how long they will take including pattern modifications and maybe practice versions since these fabrics are more expensive than I usually use. I'll report back!</div>
Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-11297380687351003182023-11-11T15:01:00.007-08:002023-11-11T15:01:58.268-08:00Making an Oakley Running Vest<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Ddjy6rn0V5I7viC95JD1yztvW19EykyjrzVrSZoj_8EYusFnYE5cuLmnndRpDzj_FDwKIXBntw5bAvrUzlnI5y0L5M7cCqUx51GHRvM0cNbG9u54MGj977q346k_FxRYfwuIjqOfUm99dImQgYTd36UXhoPp9VJeSV4ekAbn7cZcDg5oJmMDLtoC5Ko/s3715/IMG_20231111_144649552-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3715" data-original-width="2786" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Ddjy6rn0V5I7viC95JD1yztvW19EykyjrzVrSZoj_8EYusFnYE5cuLmnndRpDzj_FDwKIXBntw5bAvrUzlnI5y0L5M7cCqUx51GHRvM0cNbG9u54MGj977q346k_FxRYfwuIjqOfUm99dImQgYTd36UXhoPp9VJeSV4ekAbn7cZcDg5oJmMDLtoC5Ko/s320/IMG_20231111_144649552-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In my <a href="https://christinasathome.blogspot.com/2023/11/sewing-for-winter-running.html">last post,</a> I gave an overview of what I wanted to sew for winter running. The first thing on the list is a new running vest. I mentioned that I was seeing two types of vest: one that was just wind and water resistant, and one that is for warmth like fleece or puffer. I decided to make the wind and water resistant version. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SFBYKuIBUq4" width="320" youtube-src-id="SFBYKuIBUq4"></iframe></div><br /><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;">I started with the Love Notions Oakley vest: https://www.lovenotions.com/product/oakley-vest I've made this a few times so far for me, my mother in law, and my sister. I've found it's fairly loose around the hips so this time I did not grade but made a 2XL full bust version (current measurements 45, 42, 50.5) with a narrow shoulder adjustment. </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/AVvXsEi-VDrReKfebSGMRurVyxaURC_jbOwULTJmIV9mEKh5wV20ErSgrrURR5Ng3IsSl2QLWH-cUUtSXl0to5ZgoJJnGHlIGY-iuweqOuBYFc2susOdE7fuIcVIxuMlCDwzz_b4C2a66pd8nH6SVq8ZehDB1B0hnuuyVGXM0yLfJhHTqPjnnCG1wb3KPnW5g04/s3582/IMG_20231111_144507097-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3582" data-original-width="2687" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VDrReKfebSGMRurVyxaURC_jbOwULTJmIV9mEKh5wV20ErSgrrURR5Ng3IsSl2QLWH-cUUtSXl0to5ZgoJJnGHlIGY-iuweqOuBYFc2susOdE7fuIcVIxuMlCDwzz_b4C2a66pd8nH6SVq8ZehDB1B0hnuuyVGXM0yLfJhHTqPjnnCG1wb3KPnW5g04/s320/IMG_20231111_144507097-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><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;">Fabric: I had a technical fabric that appears to be a polyester spandex plain weave with a stretchy membrane laminated to the back. It's from a Walmart bundle so I don't have specifics. It's really soft and I <a href="https://christinasathome.blogspot.com/2023/02/testing-fabric-to-see-if-its-water.html">tested</a> the red like it and it's water resistant on the surface and wicking on the reverse. The lining is a bright pink dimple mesh from Fabric Wholesale Direct (I don't recommend it- they say it's a poly spandex but it's 100% polyester, I'm sure. Only mechanical stretch)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Pattern Modifications</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I started with view C, princess seams, with the collar.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2SIzJIg1gZBFvBrCaJHglJxTxGDGKt5IKn7nfezyIkAM4fwBOteynYBhugJ5AhFDDnjZLBlK-Crp-9vnluzs4BTc2W-j3rJZPKhlSzM8pDlPQuHevwmr8i0toLm_RWRJ3vt19pIJSs6oiW_logPrv-qNk8ZjTItjgBUbtV_2VXbHSnGdBGGZipO9MZE/s537/oakley%20line%20drawing.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="315" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2SIzJIg1gZBFvBrCaJHglJxTxGDGKt5IKn7nfezyIkAM4fwBOteynYBhugJ5AhFDDnjZLBlK-Crp-9vnluzs4BTc2W-j3rJZPKhlSzM8pDlPQuHevwmr8i0toLm_RWRJ3vt19pIJSs6oiW_logPrv-qNk8ZjTItjgBUbtV_2VXbHSnGdBGGZipO9MZE/s320/oakley%20line%20drawing.png" width="188" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />The pattern pieces have cut-on pockets which is nice if you are making the vest from fleece or flannel, but wouldn't really be nice for this material. Plus, they have no closure so they would be pretty useless for running. Instead, I cut off the pocket piece and then added a 3/8 seam allowance for it and cut it out of the lining fabric. </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;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuAOldcng7UHdBOPJIiN6LXF-DghWtNR6Yos0TCTPnzk-9euEuKON-JPlurFyp0pMi0KRlp77msD2SxM8ilkCbizJo0ASa_eaX_eRkKCA_0gOFHpvBeBZwwTkZ_Xb5-hqCxJys3MAQwNvwsw_GH9UzRXcW_LlamiMh-V6DwLYnAsG9XKA8b4Dz-O7VC80/s240/oakley%20pocket.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="181" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuAOldcng7UHdBOPJIiN6LXF-DghWtNR6Yos0TCTPnzk-9euEuKON-JPlurFyp0pMi0KRlp77msD2SxM8ilkCbizJo0ASa_eaX_eRkKCA_0gOFHpvBeBZwwTkZ_Xb5-hqCxJys3MAQwNvwsw_GH9UzRXcW_LlamiMh-V6DwLYnAsG9XKA8b4Dz-O7VC80/s1600/oakley%20pocket.png" width="181" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw86W69tbDkLAGVGnzZsAJrd50tus6atHsSdJ0srmzQtPMUi_CoVH93R3MItTcLICz0Nvw7TA1YbvRctQfZgQbwLrIrHPrLb86DDpzRzicBSdBekOb0ZcUlyqNb55LWlAHhBMx916_DqLas3qqiEtzgzFecsld6N9lwINMyqAyWHBeJYjrfJUnJ8ink0U/s4608/IMG_20231110_075008559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw86W69tbDkLAGVGnzZsAJrd50tus6atHsSdJ0srmzQtPMUi_CoVH93R3MItTcLICz0Nvw7TA1YbvRctQfZgQbwLrIrHPrLb86DDpzRzicBSdBekOb0ZcUlyqNb55LWlAHhBMx916_DqLas3qqiEtzgzFecsld6N9lwINMyqAyWHBeJYjrfJUnJ8ink0U/s320/IMG_20231110_075008559.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Fabrication Modifications</b></div><p>I added <a href="https://www.amazon.com/JINBING-Colorful-Rainbow-Reflective-20meters/dp/B08RDJDMYP/699743029&sprefix=jinbing+colorful+rainbow+reflective+piping+fabric+strip+edging+braid+trim+sew+on%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1" target="_blank">rainbow reflective piping</a> to each of the princess seams. I also messed up and did the side seams too soon so couldn't clean finish the armholes so i also put piping on them. </p><p>The pockets are sewn as shown on the Sundance (Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkviHNN8LPI and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00_C9Hxqfmk ). . The side seams are sewn from the arm edge to the top of the pocket and then from the bottom of the pocket to the hem. Then the zipper is sewn to the seam allowances at the opening. The pocket bags are each sewn to the zipper and seam allowance and then sewn together. They are then basted to the front of the jacket at the zipper edge.</p><p>The Oakley instructions have you sew the collar on in one step and then bind the seam, but that isn't very neat. Instead, I followed the Greenstyle Sundance instructions. Sewed the top seam for the collar, sewed outside of collar to jacket. Basted inside collar turned up 3/8". Put the zipper in, then fold the collar to wrap around, sew vertically, then turn right way out, baste down, stitch in the ditch from the outside. </p><p>I added a zipper guard like is done on any pattern. I basted it to the zipper before sewing the zipper to the jacket.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcXYfPL9yQPji_ZqhRLqbv57JGwgyf2mLI9QPwFE-y_nnZ4bW5CmO5c12FOspIT3l7EBiZtnGxweHIhwM28WAFAExPQOs7OioyCfwpdShWiDniTZjO45Kvu3Hh-C3TNPsYv1ZVut4oYOXj_ERWopHMRhvoSZpB99sUquIAAMYmQHDvIV0Cqyb5KuVQnMU/s3502/IMG_20231111_144751754-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3502" data-original-width="2627" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcXYfPL9yQPji_ZqhRLqbv57JGwgyf2mLI9QPwFE-y_nnZ4bW5CmO5c12FOspIT3l7EBiZtnGxweHIhwM28WAFAExPQOs7OioyCfwpdShWiDniTZjO45Kvu3Hh-C3TNPsYv1ZVut4oYOXj_ERWopHMRhvoSZpB99sUquIAAMYmQHDvIV0Cqyb5KuVQnMU/s320/IMG_20231111_144751754-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiISX4poHToBe5-6aVtJzf8pBbrPJMpnS2cM23FsU7J5kkd1m21IhyphenhyphendFp8kqzjlbHTXk0gVBFf5JG9jnVBx3ddX3uvWFXVqwXXgoJ4qXfMCDEwWY2x0Z9-vKw_cajZo7s1Rd3pUENlvwyvjb8ZjFpqxqyNx02NNGTZf5duVjASRip1c4hjqX7UHhC2I1cM/s2435/IMG_20231110_203111428-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2435" data-original-width="1825" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiISX4poHToBe5-6aVtJzf8pBbrPJMpnS2cM23FsU7J5kkd1m21IhyphenhyphendFp8kqzjlbHTXk0gVBFf5JG9jnVBx3ddX3uvWFXVqwXXgoJ4qXfMCDEwWY2x0Z9-vKw_cajZo7s1Rd3pUENlvwyvjb8ZjFpqxqyNx02NNGTZf5duVjASRip1c4hjqX7UHhC2I1cM/s320/IMG_20231110_203111428-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9Nkx1EUfp7qp8f53szvQzeGlfCkTbzJxfloxi8ad5p-wxgLgk_j8JpDmsqqP7ZS_zqTlw6utSWLSL3Vh0RunxDVEixGciuTZBmE_ru2xUg5bDHSRWGZOE8ZgfT22PoL4ifV6O3if5BKR3MDxJtst2XtY3d1aWl_6utdQ3LW0VCvPAjNouZsebc7ajzI/s2573/IMG_20231110_203106678-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2573" data-original-width="1932" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9Nkx1EUfp7qp8f53szvQzeGlfCkTbzJxfloxi8ad5p-wxgLgk_j8JpDmsqqP7ZS_zqTlw6utSWLSL3Vh0RunxDVEixGciuTZBmE_ru2xUg5bDHSRWGZOE8ZgfT22PoL4ifV6O3if5BKR3MDxJtst2XtY3d1aWl_6utdQ3LW0VCvPAjNouZsebc7ajzI/s320/IMG_20231110_203106678-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IlOY5W5GE3M" width="320" youtube-src-id="IlOY5W5GE3M"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p><p></p>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-26620189926952655152023-11-11T13:16:00.003-08:002023-11-12T07:24:19.717-08:00Sewing for Winter Running<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBIUubXyNbUwoOc0QK3-cA4UCpiompqxr3WrduNVTw97vPkgcf9vN9pV-vORBfawx4K6kiiHqLjiFET-edud2vKi0jVFknYUgcdB4Pi8xVBU54mi6gfxTHykIOJ46yaQDksa0SrWsH3lVw9WdPFA0UED8aKWi4aEqG3Ci2AbMVwtYluQJOJiQxSiWC3Fg/s5472/timothy-eberly-LHm2nLdtC9g-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBIUubXyNbUwoOc0QK3-cA4UCpiompqxr3WrduNVTw97vPkgcf9vN9pV-vORBfawx4K6kiiHqLjiFET-edud2vKi0jVFknYUgcdB4Pi8xVBU54mi6gfxTHykIOJ46yaQDksa0SrWsH3lVw9WdPFA0UED8aKWi4aEqG3Ci2AbMVwtYluQJOJiQxSiWC3Fg/w320-h213/timothy-eberly-LHm2nLdtC9g-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@timothyeberly?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Timothy Eberly</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/snow-covered-road-between-trees-during-daytime-LHm2nLdtC9g?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Unsplash</a><br /><p></p><p>I completed another beginning running course this spring and I'm really enjoying being back into running. I've run on and off from the summer before I started college in 1991. I live in Maryland - tagline "American in Miniature" - so we have all the seasons and sometimes all the seasons in one day. Any given day during the summer we can be hotter and more humid than Florida and sometimes during the winter we are colder than Maine. We've had fairly mild winters recently, which is disappointing for all of us who enjoy the 2-3 5" snows we used to get per year. Generally when it snows here it doesn't stick around so it's nice and then we have something else. We do get freezing rain a bit which is really treacherous.</p><p>I definitely prefer to run outside although I did run exclusively on the treadmill when my kids were babies. In the past when it was pretty cold (17F or -8C), I would throw my Columbia shell from college over my running outfit. I looked pretty rag-tag but it worked. Now I'm more worried about friction and my sewing abilities have improved and I have access to more technical fabrics, I'm looking for better combinations for every temperature from 50F to 0F (at some point I will just take to the treadmill again). Also for wind, rain, sneet, sleet, snow, etc., that we might have at any of those temperatures. I'm pretty clumsy so I might also stay inside if the streets are super slippy. </p><p>This post is an overview of my sewing plans with some patterns and fabrics. I expect this to change but it's a start.</p><p>I have a <a href="https://pin.it/1ZKCh7p" target="_blank">Pinterest board</a> I'm starting that has ideas but what you should know:</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>most people who recommend running gear including those in magazines are sponsored and are biased </li><li>links expire over time </li><li>very few ready to wear pieces come in my size. </li></ol><h2 style="text-align: left;">Jacket</h2><div>The jacket is probably the most important thing. From what I can tell you are mostly picking between breathability and water resistance. I do not run for hours (although I could also wear these jackets for hiking), so I don't need it to be absolutely waterproof if that means it isn't breathable.</div><div><br /></div><div>For coldest weather, right now I'm thinking about making a Styla Kodiak https://littlelizardking.com/products/styla-kodiak </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMTmyCB5OG6vswQYo24G42eCEADmMnvHXgU1OAsRJ40UZecX8jhNhoVjGYg925zwPFUA5cifPizlSEathi4UqBiCp6L9lBYGklPazhXmcUbG0NK0hI-8TynKZZ4UCMYd8RM7csHEXMBUHftlbMC0YU7bmh2-F9pEX4X5Hew4-hga6i1AaQY28Q-lZpQDM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMTmyCB5OG6vswQYo24G42eCEADmMnvHXgU1OAsRJ40UZecX8jhNhoVjGYg925zwPFUA5cifPizlSEathi4UqBiCp6L9lBYGklPazhXmcUbG0NK0hI-8TynKZZ4UCMYd8RM7csHEXMBUHftlbMC0YU7bmh2-F9pEX4X5Hew4-hga6i1AaQY28Q-lZpQDM" width="202" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In a Discovery fabric <a href="https://discoveryfabrics.com/en-us/products/stretch-woven-water-repellent?variant=40101227823189">Adventure stretch woven</a> in Navy that I ordered in the recent sale. Someone who isn't me would probably color coordinate but I tried to optimize for function. I need to have room underneath for layers and also some butt coverage for warmth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYo8CtPWfufxE1MHUqwmCAVJDijXqKNcykDkFcucXuEhYCaWYDU2xqUmlVV4_KGwEiABZOpFlQPFUMfo-VVajnYmrSgfoF4czeX8tlSiSGuJj_szK0TStDAtX4RpOXply0vEXpoLvr-3QXntUidrkiQsFtXT6tlRSV6vt5jnhylYQxSi6hmC-DyCfuiuU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="533" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYo8CtPWfufxE1MHUqwmCAVJDijXqKNcykDkFcucXuEhYCaWYDU2xqUmlVV4_KGwEiABZOpFlQPFUMfo-VVajnYmrSgfoF4czeX8tlSiSGuJj_szK0TStDAtX4RpOXply0vEXpoLvr-3QXntUidrkiQsFtXT6tlRSV6vt5jnhylYQxSi6hmC-DyCfuiuU" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Down to about 35F right now I'm wearing my <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/sundance-jacket-pdf-sewing-pattern-in-sizes-b-to-m" target="_blank">Greenstyle Sundanc</a>e jackets. The pink is not as warm but it was fine this morning for 34F with a tank top underneath.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHMf9rliU206us-4lmXjCRVk2Mrk6PkXqwblelHwyhL2rIQkrz6fzk0aP4nUi7ncHocvPqy-jAspUcc-r9lYEYUC6hbH8G0smRpVdcyND6Nus1emQ-XSG3DmS2371SSDkrtNMmPm4RLcnX8Slmg_v_65Lh1cJQe0eofLbkfagsUeFw6qwRQgS2YqFtzIE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="692" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHMf9rliU206us-4lmXjCRVk2Mrk6PkXqwblelHwyhL2rIQkrz6fzk0aP4nUi7ncHocvPqy-jAspUcc-r9lYEYUC6hbH8G0smRpVdcyND6Nus1emQ-XSG3DmS2371SSDkrtNMmPm4RLcnX8Slmg_v_65Lh1cJQe0eofLbkfagsUeFw6qwRQgS2YqFtzIE" width="180" /></a></div>The black is fuzzy on the back (no idea of the fabric - its' from a Walmart bundle of all things) so probably good for even colder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizmbXo12OAVv8mSJo7CxLkav2nCgEMbJEDCA0f_GcHxDBuVbmapHexwNeOq-tahvRmBs7zkFUeRqOaFcV6pLeguYSiimiNAROhanzfMoMM9in0H178sbF20CDglhQLDHa4Iphd8HWgpoLxtDzrdUwaicSCwuSouGQjwii1bWmFWP63w7Ypbc2eBWHWjeY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="692" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizmbXo12OAVv8mSJo7CxLkav2nCgEMbJEDCA0f_GcHxDBuVbmapHexwNeOq-tahvRmBs7zkFUeRqOaFcV6pLeguYSiimiNAROhanzfMoMM9in0H178sbF20CDglhQLDHa4Iphd8HWgpoLxtDzrdUwaicSCwuSouGQjwii1bWmFWP63w7Ypbc2eBWHWjeY" width="180" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Vest</h2><div>I've never been a big vest person but it is a way to add wind resistance and keep your core warm while running. There seem to be two real types: wind/water blocking light weight and fleece or puffer for warmth. I have a fleece vest already but I plan to make a wind resistant vest without a hood.</div><div>I'm using the <a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/oakley-vest">Love Notions Oakley</a> view C but without the hood.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjx8Use3rUwkZiS8s3JE_KkBpHduF7tMkffudT0fSOtBxrT9PcbfVjWsPoGRihNzmA4dyJ-mcHOI6-Xbkg_qOWBP9rgkJEfdtDvWkvcSQk0C1NMSVI1CQwIvwjyi996IRMi5klRgbeaYNribNKh7sYOohtLqAzHHfDkcQBlW_nAXoY5hrpoh3_i0ASgNOU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="519" data-original-width="326" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjx8Use3rUwkZiS8s3JE_KkBpHduF7tMkffudT0fSOtBxrT9PcbfVjWsPoGRihNzmA4dyJ-mcHOI6-Xbkg_qOWBP9rgkJEfdtDvWkvcSQk0C1NMSVI1CQwIvwjyi996IRMi5klRgbeaYNribNKh7sYOohtLqAzHHfDkcQBlW_nAXoY5hrpoh3_i0ASgNOU" width="151" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm using an orange fabric that is just like the red I tested <a href="https://christinasathome.blogspot.com/2023/02/testing-fabric-to-see-if-its-water.html">in this post</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJgqbFcQSOJOuzograd9mmWoinYTfSkBkrOJKO9FqqBu_NimlEVrw1LVBlwtm1lXZ7-1JX8IMYUxAud0hkHMXME7XaVFaIpyDW33RANSq827c3HidzmtMlOuyZd1uw4N_eudLYYY80ZXdy6c_rtZ2nia_19h8oPkNaxcVipfSu8APtDYT2FVdGVLb-WWc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="1272" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJgqbFcQSOJOuzograd9mmWoinYTfSkBkrOJKO9FqqBu_NimlEVrw1LVBlwtm1lXZ7-1JX8IMYUxAud0hkHMXME7XaVFaIpyDW33RANSq827c3HidzmtMlOuyZd1uw4N_eudLYYY80ZXdy6c_rtZ2nia_19h8oPkNaxcVipfSu8APtDYT2FVdGVLb-WWc" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll line it with dimple mesh. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Midlayer Tops</h2><div>I have one <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/pacific-pullover-pdf-sewing-pattern-in-sizes-b-m">Pacific Pullover</a> and I plan to make more quarter zip and possibly a vest-type</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwjLVoTKaDpq4zqNAY_S6QxXB6k0fjgJk4vvbF-8oFYfmy6gvhgg15Nw5ldww6YR7bVPvJJ38xQVngphjOv6zba16tf_R2Y54a4o5F1qeo-OKPjP7an4t6rXP-eEzOh0Y03kSMr0hnR-CqCd5jcMUHwJi3VD7C-GWZcs-rWOCG9Vi0n7Y-DM3NgImqYE0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="602" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwjLVoTKaDpq4zqNAY_S6QxXB6k0fjgJk4vvbF-8oFYfmy6gvhgg15Nw5ldww6YR7bVPvJJ38xQVngphjOv6zba16tf_R2Y54a4o5F1qeo-OKPjP7an4t6rXP-eEzOh0Y03kSMr0hnR-CqCd5jcMUHwJi3VD7C-GWZcs-rWOCG9Vi0n7Y-DM3NgImqYE0" width="259" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I need something that's soft and a bit warmer. right now I have some pin dot stretch from Nick of Time</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><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/a/AVvXsEgF9UMJauVUcazECP6LRyxgAiFtkvWJuMErLYUoOODPrDmpSDTIY_qMcJ7iX7SuOOTZRiMqPRbIsG43qrA26Iwe0NqLzrvS1GbR2VOQqK6qG4mb1rFDUBP2NJSjtGtAgzOIxTQoSefct3HjGcHaDlLL1-9Ywczp-XU6g9y8f9m1o-V1xSbmKZ1N1jEIqYY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="692" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgF9UMJauVUcazECP6LRyxgAiFtkvWJuMErLYUoOODPrDmpSDTIY_qMcJ7iX7SuOOTZRiMqPRbIsG43qrA26Iwe0NqLzrvS1GbR2VOQqK6qG4mb1rFDUBP2NJSjtGtAgzOIxTQoSefct3HjGcHaDlLL1-9Ywczp-XU6g9y8f9m1o-V1xSbmKZ1N1jEIqYY" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and I have a similar fabric in gray from FabricMart that I may use.</div><br /><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Tops</h2></div><div>Besides sports bras (I always wear the Greenstyle Endurance so that's year round), I either wear tank tops, short sleeve shirts, or long sleeve shirts under the above layers. These are mostly dimple mesh from various sources, but I'm looking for something better.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tanks: Greenstyle <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/ascend-tank-pdf-sewing-pattern-sizes-b-m">Ascend</a>. I think I have enough of these for now. I tried wearing a more fitted tank but I just didn't find it comfortable.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjb7Jw9kV1gE47O1DrpQ72BT9QQjcOL7qJhRv4V7IpCVIxMI2W5MMl6VVSEd_PQUu6_532XklEnjKR_4fSDY7WFlzg0Y8VL2xsaNKF2WISrC1nBeXLGJ-wdSGClOZeuK4bap8j1mQ-TXNGmiVofUAHkmQMb56tlcqUsbaZLq7sawL_5i2-KYTm12yQsusM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjb7Jw9kV1gE47O1DrpQ72BT9QQjcOL7qJhRv4V7IpCVIxMI2W5MMl6VVSEd_PQUu6_532XklEnjKR_4fSDY7WFlzg0Y8VL2xsaNKF2WISrC1nBeXLGJ-wdSGClOZeuK4bap8j1mQ-TXNGmiVofUAHkmQMb56tlcqUsbaZLq7sawL_5i2-KYTm12yQsusM" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Short sleeve tops, I like the<a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/easy-classic-tee-pattern"> Love Notions Classic Tee</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjURFOKweCAUw5UztiPvdYzUDogcDD8br4LAABml3Nt5TQLkUvThLBZvjtm3spNUracKwRYgyv_gb-XmcUU63sIZcHQONjAMhHWdqhsNO--72LjKJIT78YV7AL-mTVYgL-Obu_w3sCgI0QHzXB79Lj2Q1ZHfrWa-RUXKHZs-uWTh5hQ88wCYQ7UrwCUgUQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="670" data-original-width="458" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjURFOKweCAUw5UztiPvdYzUDogcDD8br4LAABml3Nt5TQLkUvThLBZvjtm3spNUracKwRYgyv_gb-XmcUU63sIZcHQONjAMhHWdqhsNO--72LjKJIT78YV7AL-mTVYgL-Obu_w3sCgI0QHzXB79Lj2Q1ZHfrWa-RUXKHZs-uWTh5hQ88wCYQ7UrwCUgUQ" width="164" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Long sleeve tops, I like the <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/leeward-tee-pdf-sewing-pattern">Greenstyle Leeward</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh33_xyCchnUuHnqCTt799b2qFuv9TZQMr-AgNvQjdw2Zyo8pBSHtIKXLzzUSe8vFYoQavkr3cc6C0TbPLW0INBXKDvEnZuPc1O-y6IiMOuci-AL7AuwzdRogzPc5Yn2HtFLHoLMrxkL7PgPjJm0qIYf5yU38sXfgcw3eVD_a82aYAIpu5os9i7FRgkPsU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="1728" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh33_xyCchnUuHnqCTt799b2qFuv9TZQMr-AgNvQjdw2Zyo8pBSHtIKXLzzUSe8vFYoQavkr3cc6C0TbPLW0INBXKDvEnZuPc1O-y6IiMOuci-AL7AuwzdRogzPc5Yn2HtFLHoLMrxkL7PgPjJm0qIYf5yU38sXfgcw3eVD_a82aYAIpu5os9i7FRgkPsU" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bottoms</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I bought some nice <a href="https://greenstyle.com/collections/supplies/supplex">supplex </a>in one of Greenstyle's sales. Assuming I have enough, I plan to make some <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/spark-tights-pdf-pattern-sizes-b-m">Spark </a>and <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/stride-athletic-tights">Stride</a> tights</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcxgQBxvLsd8zLxayjD6X1tcacEL2cYiQzWupybQEaa-yWNkxWMQpxZAhSjusTXh7_KEurDCkxNKMa7uo_AjtFyarr9zdtWV6NeleOI5WhjKywD3bzC4MxPGNCEQWPmccz-itPbJ_xRpykm3vIDi2L8yvAfBqPZc8NIh5yzfLPH3k-oAY2qXzbu70oXU0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="372" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcxgQBxvLsd8zLxayjD6X1tcacEL2cYiQzWupybQEaa-yWNkxWMQpxZAhSjusTXh7_KEurDCkxNKMa7uo_AjtFyarr9zdtWV6NeleOI5WhjKywD3bzC4MxPGNCEQWPmccz-itPbJ_xRpykm3vIDi2L8yvAfBqPZc8NIh5yzfLPH3k-oAY2qXzbu70oXU0" width="137" /></a></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: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhh0EXWFRdgdO9rIgt2tzdfgGfcjGMBOMIn4faQfTT5qmI06SOnSt8Cn9rO6v6Wkgu3khTRKnSyl3rGIHki2E2W_pD7VepwSzKSYD6MQGn5YjOJ5aV9kQHunxzpEg46YwC40KXVpt3Fpr17_AHBtYBuP-XJqAqt-z1hL7Qol7-5BKW2nOQJLoS0fIaenaw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="512" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhh0EXWFRdgdO9rIgt2tzdfgGfcjGMBOMIn4faQfTT5qmI06SOnSt8Cn9rO6v6Wkgu3khTRKnSyl3rGIHki2E2W_pD7VepwSzKSYD6MQGn5YjOJ5aV9kQHunxzpEg46YwC40KXVpt3Fpr17_AHBtYBuP-XJqAqt-z1hL7Qol7-5BKW2nOQJLoS0fIaenaw" width="235" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are a lot of suggestions for wearing two pair of tights or fleece lined tights. We'll see how these work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Edit: May acquire some Polartec Windpro Stretch or Polartec Power Stretch Fleece to make running tights. I may need to make the Cavallo because it requires less stretch (also a great pattern)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhneVRhzfkg8lVnX_X_0uTDPZXAFtETD_MY3JLge_Mg8F3jtqk_APamdUDGXY8RBP3HZv8RLc41dqXeF94jyB3WtpUCrkxBahp43WabJ03vZt4biy3Bk_rcVMeCXvlqxTZtdlkSGTYBWDr0wohKGHXrDzywDY95plCjLupIjgVXLqndEv9gyfwXa2VfO4I/s438/cavallo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="318" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhneVRhzfkg8lVnX_X_0uTDPZXAFtETD_MY3JLge_Mg8F3jtqk_APamdUDGXY8RBP3HZv8RLc41dqXeF94jyB3WtpUCrkxBahp43WabJ03vZt4biy3Bk_rcVMeCXvlqxTZtdlkSGTYBWDr0wohKGHXrDzywDY95plCjLupIjgVXLqndEv9gyfwXa2VfO4I/s320/cavallo.png" width="232" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>The surface of my butt gets cold (which apparently isn't as weird as I thought - it has to do with the fat not getting the blood flow). So I'm debating making an over skirt. I may just draft this from my sloper but I'm not really sure what I'm looking for. I might try fleece first so it's not a waste if it doesn't work. Seems the most popular styles are a-line or a-line wrap. Happy to have ideas if anyone has experience.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Edit: May do something with the Anzu (not inclusive) since it fits really well - and in the shorter length</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/AVvXsEg5FInnsdv4vY-sL__G63pNR5lmXJBzo53af0CsmiPdvKpOHTTaEVX1jua080Kw_y-qzcC7NbuLZmH6ECmWNQwobsfFCzfbxk6SGadavJE13GMgE70tsT8lahlasPTcQ31c6-SPeu0mNzcXaUbw5V_hEEl1ww6mJKRzry1r_ymps2jmFiTmqbUciSlWmNw/s340/anzu.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="337" data-original-width="340" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FInnsdv4vY-sL__G63pNR5lmXJBzo53af0CsmiPdvKpOHTTaEVX1jua080Kw_y-qzcC7NbuLZmH6ECmWNQwobsfFCzfbxk6SGadavJE13GMgE70tsT8lahlasPTcQ31c6-SPeu0mNzcXaUbw5V_hEEl1ww6mJKRzry1r_ymps2jmFiTmqbUciSlWmNw/s320/anzu.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Accessories</h2><h3 style="text-align: left;">Mittens</h3><div>I've been wearing cheap gloves and those are ok, but I might want some wind resistant mittens for colder. I can use leftovers from my vest or jacket for these. Something like these: https://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?p_id=2308105 . A possible pattern is the <a href="https://sewmenta.com/products/overall-menta-big-mittens">Menta Mittens</a> . There are free patterns out there that I have made in the past but they weren't amazing.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Hats</h3><div>I have a ventilated ball cap for sun. I've made the free Greenstyle earwarmer in the past and may make one of them: https://greenstyle.com/products/alpine-earwarmer-youth-and-adult-sizes-included</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNFPIWj-Mk-SAykJmuPtNx8ifAIRfS_CKCAo6sHUa-KKC1kgdE7JCTB131A5t8JpO0Mco1n0OW2xov0ctxR_qx6PLoXwg1CGwVS9Vz9D0_ZHcQti8MZTB5xoqEgQxnTKpqIq3TqQo6vyyTurRCwczYsULn6ybdX_tKgr_XAOxAKIkwrIvCuiOG8nIq-34" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="916" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNFPIWj-Mk-SAykJmuPtNx8ifAIRfS_CKCAo6sHUa-KKC1kgdE7JCTB131A5t8JpO0Mco1n0OW2xov0ctxR_qx6PLoXwg1CGwVS9Vz9D0_ZHcQti8MZTB5xoqEgQxnTKpqIq3TqQo6vyyTurRCwczYsULn6ybdX_tKgr_XAOxAKIkwrIvCuiOG8nIq-34" width="314" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Regular fleece isn't really stretchy enough so still working out the best fabric.</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;">I've also been wearing <a href="https://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/free-slouchy-beanie/">P4P free slouchy beanie</a> made from a sweater knit that seems to be doing an excellent job of wicking away sweat and staying warm. My ponytail can just go in the top with no problem. I need a couple more but I'll probably just see what I have in my stash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I tried a <a href="https://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/free-slouchy-headwarmer/">slouchy headwarmer,</a> but it wasn't big enough. I will probably try another in a larger size</div><br /><br /></div><div>So that's it for now. </div><br /></div><br /><br /></div></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><p></p>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-82079707803017563642023-09-19T13:04:00.000-07:002023-09-19T13:04:39.084-07:00My new Love Notions Largo Cargo Pants<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKxz0Ps8Y6zL8SScIXIcTu4fdEzW_XyTOF0Ex6QKRx5zTg-wpLZigqjtBb82yTTpzuaL8ZGDkGF4ssRK9gkSf4q49xaDbhfcCIhepNNfJN6U5Dr1woJu6d_I1ocTDAAYQoxT5s9Eipk2kSci7tFdn5wjT3nYzNnDGlkbZsrssXLy7EaRzkHbG485yUglU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="693" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKxz0Ps8Y6zL8SScIXIcTu4fdEzW_XyTOF0Ex6QKRx5zTg-wpLZigqjtBb82yTTpzuaL8ZGDkGF4ssRK9gkSf4q49xaDbhfcCIhepNNfJN6U5Dr1woJu6d_I1ocTDAAYQoxT5s9Eipk2kSci7tFdn5wjT3nYzNnDGlkbZsrssXLy7EaRzkHbG485yUglU" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm busy, I don't have much time and pants are hard. Besides, I have some that fit, right? So what was I thinking when I volunteered to test the new #LargoCargos - the<a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/largocargos"> Love Notions Largo Cargo </a>pants? Well sometimes you have to. </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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQcvWmmIx_z-N3Y4OHjQp8q9Ns5rl3RPyFyLrEI7Gs85QaUBsP24_EY72mzHczX3nsmASkfjtoUOU_UrGwqp4UcLPd2IqpMKJFfkyEPQlz6OO6iJaWCwEd_xMOshmIhlNwwJw28LxmH8KLU-AqqdVQVH1qkn9g3Bnh3imKhSEdUcpLyWfc6Obpfrqo2x8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="486" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQcvWmmIx_z-N3Y4OHjQp8q9Ns5rl3RPyFyLrEI7Gs85QaUBsP24_EY72mzHczX3nsmASkfjtoUOU_UrGwqp4UcLPd2IqpMKJFfkyEPQlz6OO6iJaWCwEd_xMOshmIhlNwwJw28LxmH8KLU-AqqdVQVH1qkn9g3Bnh3imKhSEdUcpLyWfc6Obpfrqo2x8" width="221" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are high waisted, straight leg casual or work pants that are designed to be made from medium to heavy twill, denim, or corduroy. I think suiting has also been used successfully. There is an optional projector file (looks good - that's what I used). Sizes waist 24-49.5" and hip 34-59.5" . My measurements at the time of writing are 41.5 waist and 51.5 hip which put me into a 24.</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/AVvXsEju-j5VC8MKgthaJ5gf2d7tye8B-euaTLE3KBQ_hndCqPPBxg4CdlvDZ75hwq3jIs-kGZaQYNqVXmUMTQ9s0f3Yeo66_Y591n4h25OJXxeCpRNOtfJZqYJo7MMnac5elpJcVeR0PQvR5yRKx7wZc6_wDmUJVIQ2deB9MYCxpo18H4LlnDPMdlplSMdg1Sg/s4608/IMG_20230915_160001773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-j5VC8MKgthaJ5gf2d7tye8B-euaTLE3KBQ_hndCqPPBxg4CdlvDZ75hwq3jIs-kGZaQYNqVXmUMTQ9s0f3Yeo66_Y591n4h25OJXxeCpRNOtfJZqYJo7MMnac5elpJcVeR0PQvR5yRKx7wZc6_wDmUJVIQ2deB9MYCxpo18H4LlnDPMdlplSMdg1Sg/s320/IMG_20230915_160001773.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><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/AVvXsEj-lpXSjUoVlnYOWuY-8zufxbcCxYOmed-US6x_GD97x4D3XMlQ_Im8GAFAOCmB7sK8GfjaLYAG9lyytViGyY19j7J2kts6E_BJeYKgJ6W-3vntDCzuRITICZlJO-kEp8JWY0PzREYMyCcdcOxpmuA83yQGTCaJJMtE1cD6j-mbPRwE4bM7qUWpi1um5Ic/s3991/IMG_20230915_161509136-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3991" data-original-width="2992" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-lpXSjUoVlnYOWuY-8zufxbcCxYOmed-US6x_GD97x4D3XMlQ_Im8GAFAOCmB7sK8GfjaLYAG9lyytViGyY19j7J2kts6E_BJeYKgJ6W-3vntDCzuRITICZlJO-kEp8JWY0PzREYMyCcdcOxpmuA83yQGTCaJJMtE1cD6j-mbPRwE4bM7qUWpi1um5Ic/s320/IMG_20230915_161509136-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>After my first muslin it was clear I needed tummy room </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><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/a/AVvXsEjMg9Y2NFz2DpfLFzgPmQn69U10-9wesKXs6dsxfreuF1SyZgue_pFg_bB3OdHWy4kAkZx47E5dNsjtVT-MCncZrduFXyLgmeyZxsNEFbhKnmROQ50F9ef1TFlYyvBtWLKKkFbppe7gSfTAfAIn6gMcObnZiQlVBSCupEsjGklNG-Pb7-Bx0Tw4CaZiMEQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="693" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMg9Y2NFz2DpfLFzgPmQn69U10-9wesKXs6dsxfreuF1SyZgue_pFg_bB3OdHWy4kAkZx47E5dNsjtVT-MCncZrduFXyLgmeyZxsNEFbhKnmROQ50F9ef1TFlYyvBtWLKKkFbppe7gSfTAfAIn6gMcObnZiQlVBSCupEsjGklNG-Pb7-Bx0Tw4CaZiMEQ" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br />butt room, but just at the most sticky outy part</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx6kHKIBgt-w-VVf8HFvLnDcJWeICmkANU2F2elyWl18dFRjnYVZ9OIrpOCMh1QfrsoNDnEZvPNvbtah0e5qFToXl7VXHAAW6qOD07Ce28FBVkFp09s0Rxp9XpC9ZnBCVq4UX1NLa8e05935ll6E0QtqAZTx58aYLBwrZmcHK05ZWuKN7nT9BNFhe4508" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="693" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhx6kHKIBgt-w-VVf8HFvLnDcJWeICmkANU2F2elyWl18dFRjnYVZ9OIrpOCMh1QfrsoNDnEZvPNvbtah0e5qFToXl7VXHAAW6qOD07Ce28FBVkFp09s0Rxp9XpC9ZnBCVq4UX1NLa8e05935ll6E0QtqAZTx58aYLBwrZmcHK05ZWuKN7nT9BNFhe4508" width="180" /></a></div><br />As well as a little extra room for my calves. I wasn't sure about the length.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My second - which will be a wearable toile, I over shot a bit. I switched to full belly, and did a 1.5" full butt adjustment. The designer had also added extra ease in the hips which was later removed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgwU1PwpbPlp-rUcyOWAoTW1Y8bWxMg3DmIslKI0TK8yH-3maL87AF4F-qqTqmCPKxoUkNQKTWDfCIq2EJ6h79aTvLU6Pr5oqgbXBAU6a6ZvMzs7bL9LNkxZ18eKsJEhPtoAEk3SQE3qvZDjv86-HjOPYPLWyBQ4p3dtCfVcCe-hZXwur7_xGovhrFp18" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="693" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgwU1PwpbPlp-rUcyOWAoTW1Y8bWxMg3DmIslKI0TK8yH-3maL87AF4F-qqTqmCPKxoUkNQKTWDfCIq2EJ6h79aTvLU6Pr5oqgbXBAU6a6ZvMzs7bL9LNkxZ18eKsJEhPtoAEk3SQE3qvZDjv86-HjOPYPLWyBQ4p3dtCfVcCe-hZXwur7_xGovhrFp18" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So for the final I took 1.5" out of the waist, shaved the added half inch out of the hips, added another 1/2" to the center back rise, and did a 1/2" full calf adjustment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As you can also see, I did 2 side pockets instead of just one. I also added more belt loops. I made 4 around and then made the top of the front patch pockets into belt loops. I couldn't find instructions on how to do that so I winged it. We shall see if my way is durable. </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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmMunY1JTf3lsGF4VzSrRWuXncwfv_5bziEkhN0kcNbbpS7MhRZE6zwfmOxJeLYxq3s9FA73GhOVuqTZXQjNAU9Tka9_x1kRPkVW5x8NPIM6JGUW94y51Xxc3UY_zaynsosZ45ZyP_J_Uj-iD36ADbRrZjvaCXxFllg-ZKXnCw_1O71tEUsZ5IzSEGaxc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="693" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmMunY1JTf3lsGF4VzSrRWuXncwfv_5bziEkhN0kcNbbpS7MhRZE6zwfmOxJeLYxq3s9FA73GhOVuqTZXQjNAU9Tka9_x1kRPkVW5x8NPIM6JGUW94y51Xxc3UY_zaynsosZ45ZyP_J_Uj-iD36ADbRrZjvaCXxFllg-ZKXnCw_1O71tEUsZ5IzSEGaxc" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /></div>I tried it with the Breckinridge (long teal), the Melody, the Lotus Blossom, and the classic tee. I couldn't find a nice cami (I think they're all dirty) when I was rushing to get pictures or I would have showed it with the Serenity, too. It's a very useful pattern and I recommend it. I would say you should be an intermediate sewist, however.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_JavKz66IkBbRCWLKwkmam15k5ZXJNdMmedTAHRbysVRp1BqoN_t8KvX-nR23oUOAzrQwS_iqDbAHhDb4MtcqtSdoXy9H2bUQVdzDfgFA5GKtJnaalrZxXpXcKdDzaNqQELHOwf4cRamIxLCcnUmaQFeenVsQERcUFvcjMc3xyxLGjOOYclGvz56FT5A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="774" data-original-width="470" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_JavKz66IkBbRCWLKwkmam15k5ZXJNdMmedTAHRbysVRp1BqoN_t8KvX-nR23oUOAzrQwS_iqDbAHhDb4MtcqtSdoXy9H2bUQVdzDfgFA5GKtJnaalrZxXpXcKdDzaNqQELHOwf4cRamIxLCcnUmaQFeenVsQERcUFvcjMc3xyxLGjOOYclGvz56FT5A" width="146" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrG-ZEycRJO2bsgezH_pUtooIjIDHDHz7WskEDzLK08Mm2ALHLqNmP-6ANsJqtusYTk5zcNnVp8xwFjaMI0t_DC-GpuRVVROup3cBCdHF2OP1Ee5WfbOr5MPFeJcN1eGdMHYZomXby8m-Fiue4c2KgNJjyVffnsFrxeRS1W2KkRdkGcnuDGcQScaLlH68" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="693" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrG-ZEycRJO2bsgezH_pUtooIjIDHDHz7WskEDzLK08Mm2ALHLqNmP-6ANsJqtusYTk5zcNnVp8xwFjaMI0t_DC-GpuRVVROup3cBCdHF2OP1Ee5WfbOr5MPFeJcN1eGdMHYZomXby8m-Fiue4c2KgNJjyVffnsFrxeRS1W2KkRdkGcnuDGcQScaLlH68" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-64393470150004806742023-05-23T15:10:00.002-07:002023-05-23T15:10:22.420-07:00Review of Tilly and the Buttons Mabel dress<p> </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/AVvXsEiMTffpla-yvfiF4LqPMgM4cMQXwVX5xsvA4AA95t0E9gSo5a-0-wkRYjxItByeitPNunnTV7p4E5vHqtSi8OsnGOKUoawIEXEcDOnH9nYGteHTZRi1nVQRsOsPWAax8m2Pw2j5khy9PR0eMj5aoCcNttWj1Kl3ff_GUCvi0-DBo13pBJeEF2aBpSko/s3460/IMG_20230523_170633411_BURST000_COVER_TOP-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3460" data-original-width="2595" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMTffpla-yvfiF4LqPMgM4cMQXwVX5xsvA4AA95t0E9gSo5a-0-wkRYjxItByeitPNunnTV7p4E5vHqtSi8OsnGOKUoawIEXEcDOnH9nYGteHTZRi1nVQRsOsPWAax8m2Pw2j5khy9PR0eMj5aoCcNttWj1Kl3ff_GUCvi0-DBo13pBJeEF2aBpSko/s320/IMG_20230523_170633411_BURST000_COVER_TOP-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was sorta boycotting TatB because of the whole mess with them not expanding their size range and how they were dismissive of customers who begged them to. But that was a while ago and I saw this pattern and loved it. I bought in on the Foldline, so that worked really well and I was glad to support them. The fabric is a lovely stretch shirting from FabricMartFabrics.com</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But... yeah, I can't really recommend the pattern. The bodice is crazy short and the sleeves - the hem was way too tight with the shirring so I had to rip it out and put in a casing with elastic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are no layers on the pattern and this is what you have to work with:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiB9KXTQiA5wiMhKpl0N1mZuhO80jSWxOrCwWNSx1NRfR9Z9v1xspIfjYrnh5ZrrHQ6L4-VRXuqUcbD3JzlbFrGHoBTGRDTp43urKXvcg-O1wS10LkuarIY4C-CdwJhv59zCzt0OU8BhSl0k-cIUc-Vq1YpPdMGkJCXQLBch521iAMXGn2AYrDa9z0O" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="251" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiB9KXTQiA5wiMhKpl0N1mZuhO80jSWxOrCwWNSx1NRfR9Z9v1xspIfjYrnh5ZrrHQ6L4-VRXuqUcbD3JzlbFrGHoBTGRDTp43urKXvcg-O1wS10LkuarIY4C-CdwJhv59zCzt0OU8BhSl0k-cIUc-Vq1YpPdMGkJCXQLBch521iAMXGn2AYrDa9z0O" width="209" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just traced everything with the bezier tool in Inkscape so I could project. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The instructions are extremely verbose but not super clear anyway. I would prefer fewer words but more clear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The end result is pretty cute but I'll really have to think about if I want to make it again since there are so many better patterns. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtQM4MObRaXLIop6H7vcAQ0PPZKkzsv5Ck5dFKzuGab4YKq3cfIg_JOKRYlxvwm6EVc3rrcTmJWKjQa8rT9M-JwM7tRQR5B_ePbmUlDO6tt8ey0sSb9SqscWmchR17x28-ah7Mz1fAM-JKF0pMXWGeGlpXGtPWMtEGrhLfQ0Xus0cL7LR1Vg2aHr2y/s3541/IMG_20230523_170706810-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3541" data-original-width="2655" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtQM4MObRaXLIop6H7vcAQ0PPZKkzsv5Ck5dFKzuGab4YKq3cfIg_JOKRYlxvwm6EVc3rrcTmJWKjQa8rT9M-JwM7tRQR5B_ePbmUlDO6tt8ey0sSb9SqscWmchR17x28-ah7Mz1fAM-JKF0pMXWGeGlpXGtPWMtEGrhLfQ0Xus0cL7LR1Vg2aHr2y/s320/IMG_20230523_170706810-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In motion:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CJ1utCnUoJM" width="320" youtube-src-id="CJ1utCnUoJM"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-1028163414617585582023-05-23T14:50:00.004-07:002023-05-23T14:50:29.301-07:00New Sky Tank and Sundown Skirt From Greenstyle<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7dScBvNQii8wtGZ0pdjdtNYKL4d8BTJQ0Qhn87u7wkpstx6pKP4Ip7aHf9Uq-QiE_CaySUs1jdvaWKi4LAUtyn_t-SdRfUw9BO9NwD1TeW2swz9rS3Vl574kE-5XMWaEqhdOHnGev2Q0KQvhj3njQZANCaQYgDlzSW710E-9_-PPRpdX1GgBZKnB2/s3382/IMG_20230502_175537910-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3382" data-original-width="2534" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7dScBvNQii8wtGZ0pdjdtNYKL4d8BTJQ0Qhn87u7wkpstx6pKP4Ip7aHf9Uq-QiE_CaySUs1jdvaWKi4LAUtyn_t-SdRfUw9BO9NwD1TeW2swz9rS3Vl574kE-5XMWaEqhdOHnGev2Q0KQvhj3njQZANCaQYgDlzSW710E-9_-PPRpdX1GgBZKnB2/s320/IMG_20230502_175537910-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had the opportunity to test both the <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/sky-tank-dress-pdf-pattern-sizes-b-m">Sky Tank</a> and the <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/sundown-skirt-pdf-pattern-sizes-b-m">Sundown skir</a>t and I love them both! </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; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir6vgqo2riKLG191VijVQ249wPEWtASClXUzbZXaOdoRkQJfGvYPADQfRhfANmQ_xWR3DJPby84eqwcwDGE-hm8ZVzculXwIFZ25eGWAwP_g1mc3cZ5w4mxj6dcmzAh6VV33A0le3zymPLmK5uYnaeujBI5JBnWinEEoEorHPRJ-K6MkXCKyEnd80y/s3725/IMG_20230320_182058563-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3725" data-original-width="2793" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir6vgqo2riKLG191VijVQ249wPEWtASClXUzbZXaOdoRkQJfGvYPADQfRhfANmQ_xWR3DJPby84eqwcwDGE-hm8ZVzculXwIFZ25eGWAwP_g1mc3cZ5w4mxj6dcmzAh6VV33A0le3zymPLmK5uYnaeujBI5JBnWinEEoEorHPRJ-K6MkXCKyEnd80y/s320/IMG_20230320_182058563-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This pink Sundance (<a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/sundance-jacket-pdf-sewing-pattern-in-sizes-b-to-m">Greenstyle</a>) was my first fit/test sew. The pattern had an error in it that was found shortly after I cut this out and that means it's a bit shorter with a reshaped hem so ignore that - the hem you get with the pattern is what's on my others.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I needed to put in a new zipper, but I started looking at it and I wasn't satisfied. the seams were actually fraying (it's knit so that was a surprise), the little pockets weren't what I wanted, I had refined the shoulder fit, etc. So I took it apart completely except for the under arm seam. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvMteSo8QM-yqVo7uxqChypLzNyXTbDQvpvYu2SJhJ_Mp0TF5TDHPz66cfbV_fc9Na8pWOtENX1t6PXLShIFp_hluqLFdqV9ifn8z_mt0S9I4--VKh8roHlVE0HR1O1T8UJG7EPSU0L-yX-KIbWecEfpBufK-G3LYdsZfQle8Dxa0oaR47Bbey2WC-/s4608/IMG_20230313_225516681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvMteSo8QM-yqVo7uxqChypLzNyXTbDQvpvYu2SJhJ_Mp0TF5TDHPz66cfbV_fc9Na8pWOtENX1t6PXLShIFp_hluqLFdqV9ifn8z_mt0S9I4--VKh8roHlVE0HR1O1T8UJG7EPSU0L-yX-KIbWecEfpBufK-G3LYdsZfQle8Dxa0oaR47Bbey2WC-/s320/IMG_20230313_225516681.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I cut new yoke pieces to shape the shoulders and trimmed a smidge from the top of the side front princess seam. I also cut entirely new pockets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This time I serged and coverstitched everything:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif42J3AuzX9kCAZ4cIRbmX3s_c0m-VANdUJXw7tti3v89ti__RbfEAYYNJyooZ3cjEOCPkPcRwYbY0iLQuMgAGT99jtld0gyQauGXBoyJsgh5Jo2tXpEoI5wNYaTtWbZhiBP4RjwPfrAxZXUS4MWNUk59y7OZaYq6lkSq5fKnppzmitlyTw51hdGYe/s4608/IMG_20230319_125020854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif42J3AuzX9kCAZ4cIRbmX3s_c0m-VANdUJXw7tti3v89ti__RbfEAYYNJyooZ3cjEOCPkPcRwYbY0iLQuMgAGT99jtld0gyQauGXBoyJsgh5Jo2tXpEoI5wNYaTtWbZhiBP4RjwPfrAxZXUS4MWNUk59y7OZaYq6lkSq5fKnppzmitlyTw51hdGYe/s320/IMG_20230319_125020854.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>And now it's great. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU7vTYp0j5118Zk9C91xvPiRzNhmVHQl64syQc4RM-INemW-kjSXdgd8IbVEdTjxXZKUjaqKFfkkXJRWpB96Rbu1atxbN4VxXA3EgXv9_7mZjCtZ8RmNs0veVP1Y_Xll35Mr-mRDgZ3UJXxdv65YleqOPPPU8gRwVMEwQkzxBybPKm0uaxTdQwwvlb/s3654/IMG_20230320_182201962-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3654" data-original-width="2740" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU7vTYp0j5118Zk9C91xvPiRzNhmVHQl64syQc4RM-INemW-kjSXdgd8IbVEdTjxXZKUjaqKFfkkXJRWpB96Rbu1atxbN4VxXA3EgXv9_7mZjCtZ8RmNs0veVP1Y_Xll35Mr-mRDgZ3UJXxdv65YleqOPPPU8gRwVMEwQkzxBybPKm0uaxTdQwwvlb/s320/IMG_20230320_182201962-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmzzZVDBjkj47P5sv5IPEvJ4XwenCEmgqu7TcO-zYBNyiSQxZWgWQfkIscLullLLAmLxJEtnvZviW5axcwwtb2FAuvdOPCfRVNy1tNpZD8qbWX8UX8_0P0JbOABAcZ2HFr6drN4iTrasBC-7VWHhBFgUpHbKAGNiQZr1UZPPAzNNEgIKQPwNGty16/s3768/IMG_20230320_182128365-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3768" data-original-width="2825" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmzzZVDBjkj47P5sv5IPEvJ4XwenCEmgqu7TcO-zYBNyiSQxZWgWQfkIscLullLLAmLxJEtnvZviW5axcwwtb2FAuvdOPCfRVNy1tNpZD8qbWX8UX8_0P0JbOABAcZ2HFr6drN4iTrasBC-7VWHhBFgUpHbKAGNiQZr1UZPPAzNNEgIKQPwNGty16/s320/IMG_20230320_182128365-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8nDjyUzrwI8LAEdPe_G4GMs0NRW4NfdltjnAP2mEzvHcnPsGtF6vgEVhOqKmsJoTNAUM-9jyYJ0wHEXcie4O-7l5NK266wce-Aj2Rg_V9XCPYvGL6ZLGuq17a-6NFIRFVh65FTVBOf6lRWTFVR6AM82gYvJ80VUPsXgNq8b_Po1x9UN_-ivAuBNN/s4608/IMG_20230320_182018123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY8nDjyUzrwI8LAEdPe_G4GMs0NRW4NfdltjnAP2mEzvHcnPsGtF6vgEVhOqKmsJoTNAUM-9jyYJ0wHEXcie4O-7l5NK266wce-Aj2Rg_V9XCPYvGL6ZLGuq17a-6NFIRFVh65FTVBOf6lRWTFVR6AM82gYvJ80VUPsXgNq8b_Po1x9UN_-ivAuBNN/s320/IMG_20230320_182018123.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><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></p>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-60272909624175476122023-03-06T19:29:00.004-08:002023-03-06T19:29:51.373-08:00A jacket in 2yards: It's a sewing miracle. The LW Anorak<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHOi7oasenC2QgKbmu7H1WIluRsA-jroblAWn7irdPuNVSxfBR0r6NPkZ1_5kWh2y7UuhoWWPd3jZP8tS1hKdtxL8Qgat3huqhTR4s2zTHnx-nFGgc4bOaK8TOpy8hdCFg2rKX_268kpjbConaLcOzKgLNJs-72vvzcFJRdDyeii4pLAMqaJFfWgx/s4371/IMG_20230306_173334676-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4371" data-original-width="3279" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHOi7oasenC2QgKbmu7H1WIluRsA-jroblAWn7irdPuNVSxfBR0r6NPkZ1_5kWh2y7UuhoWWPd3jZP8tS1hKdtxL8Qgat3huqhTR4s2zTHnx-nFGgc4bOaK8TOpy8hdCFg2rKX_268kpjbConaLcOzKgLNJs-72vvzcFJRdDyeii4pLAMqaJFfWgx/s320/IMG_20230306_173334676-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I mentioned in a <a href="https://christinasathome.blogspot.com/2023/02/testing-fabric-to-see-if-its-water.html">previous post</a> that I was going to make The Sew Sew's <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1392586622/the-anorak-sewing-pattern-a-low-waste">Low Waste Anorak</a> and I tested the fabric. It came out really great and I'm very pleased. I used my new grommet setting skills I learned making the Kelly Anorak (I should post about that) and a pack of 1/4" grommets from Amazon (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DHPCLRC" target="_blank">here</a>, not affiliated)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P_QY-Tn41B4" width="320" youtube-src-id="P_QY-Tn41B4"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I made a size 18/20 cropped, as written. The cable and stoppers is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKLRSTMH" target="_blank">this</a> (not affiliated) and the ends on the neck ties are <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BDJWJ32">these</a> (not affiliated)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz3Izv6mIFSTAbADVTJLxHqDbL3O4Fvq3sYsn8XFSXDj36il7EQ0cjhr0vfEzfUjWwRCzB1xTNFKzKNEFDM1QH4eujvIuj5-wAZyD6qdNi0EUCDdyMD58T1QO_VWmesEPqM8JlggeCtqbp6puD-PzWpJHyRFCqsNOxYcBoAECnV0CVl22YH_2f0Qda/s4608/IMG_20230306_173526152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz3Izv6mIFSTAbADVTJLxHqDbL3O4Fvq3sYsn8XFSXDj36il7EQ0cjhr0vfEzfUjWwRCzB1xTNFKzKNEFDM1QH4eujvIuj5-wAZyD6qdNi0EUCDdyMD58T1QO_VWmesEPqM8JlggeCtqbp6puD-PzWpJHyRFCqsNOxYcBoAECnV0CVl22YH_2f0Qda/s320/IMG_20230306_173526152.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did pause when figuring out how to connect the drawstring in the round. It didn't really say in the instructions. I messaged the designer and she answered immediately that she zigzagged across them. I tried that on a sample and it didn't work. I tried a straight stitch across and that didn't work either. I wrapped it in a scrap and tried, and no. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So then after googling, I found the <a href="https://crafts.stackexchange.com/questions/2135/how-to-knot-an-elastic-cord-into-a-circle">advice</a> to do a fisherman's knot. I did that, but it wouldn't go through the grommet so I unpicked a little bit of the hem on the opposite side and did it there. Seems to work great</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIBtBTAMvRD6xLS-NirqrTGXiy6VAErNGJgvlOAGUnJavH5Z9SqatmRjMdT9QuR-ptr_nhhhcnk_tvyFkf4nmbBYn8IzdR1cbOnQczIe_U7MpCg23n1qTE8A2iqL0SBzWxTcObC8-vAq9RRxMdLGzjrITXxioBjB5ezQ3hoV44b8MdA0vICBZcEDxz/s4608/IMG_20230306_175118435_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIBtBTAMvRD6xLS-NirqrTGXiy6VAErNGJgvlOAGUnJavH5Z9SqatmRjMdT9QuR-ptr_nhhhcnk_tvyFkf4nmbBYn8IzdR1cbOnQczIe_U7MpCg23n1qTE8A2iqL0SBzWxTcObC8-vAq9RRxMdLGzjrITXxioBjB5ezQ3hoV44b8MdA0vICBZcEDxz/s320/IMG_20230306_175118435_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><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;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-70156933319096172742023-03-05T13:06:00.005-08:002023-03-05T13:06:45.367-08:00New Sundance Jackets<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjLBVV5lyZYg74qt5zEBBoE8bdyVxGD25rlq2hnCzj-2_oogG6gr5ceohJbxzkRqTsAnzrekqeiMzPBGMHpLqmVUmz80MxbsHUk0pYRiiY04H5k4jmt-bwkrNdmlUGdtxXAj6yrFijnibxtiThZMnx5CPUUwUQCpvT6t246KA1o6kePzEaxzJL0bFY/s3456/IMG_20230301_075146740_HDR-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjLBVV5lyZYg74qt5zEBBoE8bdyVxGD25rlq2hnCzj-2_oogG6gr5ceohJbxzkRqTsAnzrekqeiMzPBGMHpLqmVUmz80MxbsHUk0pYRiiY04H5k4jmt-bwkrNdmlUGdtxXAj6yrFijnibxtiThZMnx5CPUUwUQCpvT6t246KA1o6kePzEaxzJL0bFY/s320/IMG_20230301_075146740_HDR-01.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>I was so excited to test the Greenstyle Creations <a href="https://greenstyle.com/products/sundance-jacket-pdf-sewing-pattern-in-sizes-xxs-to-3xl">Sundance Jacket</a> size expansion. I've admired this jacket so long but was waiting for the expansion. In addition to expanding the size range, there's a new pocket option and the directions have been reworked and clarified. <p></p><p>The new size range is: Full chest 30-61" and hip 32-62" . The size chart now also includes a bicep measurement.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgib0K2uwvek4teVvvCsX6JFyJQqXrMmbBwhX0AtrlGwGbkEAdMz39hI1FZhNLz2NMHLoPZ17s0K8DGjc-a32hOedmg-6Ap9KAzT2u-rw5GgcTq3zpDGzGAsYjQQq-ir2NPRadQQiengKBs2_lrS3WCIHtauy-qIjusYG3Q_0MPvoyHCRZCyuRg_gpR/s480/LineDrawing_480x480.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="358" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgib0K2uwvek4teVvvCsX6JFyJQqXrMmbBwhX0AtrlGwGbkEAdMz39hI1FZhNLz2NMHLoPZ17s0K8DGjc-a32hOedmg-6Ap9KAzT2u-rw5GgcTq3zpDGzGAsYjQQq-ir2NPRadQQiengKBs2_lrS3WCIHtauy-qIjusYG3Q_0MPvoyHCRZCyuRg_gpR/s320/LineDrawing_480x480.webp" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The jacket has hood and stand-up collar options and an option for a thumbhole cuff. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I love how it's shaped but not tight. To fit my body, I did a full bicep adjustment, a narrow shoulder adjustment, and graded out at the hip.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5ycVsZ-R3AW37NKxDyYAbpP0LPR3XtRoIJKo8_CpOIVPl0dL6JeDi2QiFA2_rXppbwX4fPGIGLHH_gP9DtKTKs6xouBN1GkO2_b_apbyF-qtY4OKU-1tTI3r0R2ZFQMdFAo61siByJ8Ipyf7g0k-LiMGDhRacmya2xiEvd-qzGTa6_v0QfiBlchB/s3708/IMG_20230301_075059216_HDR-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3708" data-original-width="2779" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5ycVsZ-R3AW37NKxDyYAbpP0LPR3XtRoIJKo8_CpOIVPl0dL6JeDi2QiFA2_rXppbwX4fPGIGLHH_gP9DtKTKs6xouBN1GkO2_b_apbyF-qtY4OKU-1tTI3r0R2ZFQMdFAo61siByJ8Ipyf7g0k-LiMGDhRacmya2xiEvd-qzGTa6_v0QfiBlchB/s320/IMG_20230301_075059216_HDR-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnZvmX7nhXAiszfKLs_jEszdb9DgnBanK_0Dtjtxr4FXB14Qw-bR9aoF3r46C2d-FPqsmcimbE8tUun7Y2X4X0grtOpeOmR9x6oI2mAcN3-7s_f522ypfLk_kFCMle5CucnzvnnmdA5CT2gKrC99REUPXlIMsIsBJiZk6yT4tti_GXxeFOvRWCBcN/s4608/IMG_20230301_075002000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnZvmX7nhXAiszfKLs_jEszdb9DgnBanK_0Dtjtxr4FXB14Qw-bR9aoF3r46C2d-FPqsmcimbE8tUun7Y2X4X0grtOpeOmR9x6oI2mAcN3-7s_f522ypfLk_kFCMle5CucnzvnnmdA5CT2gKrC99REUPXlIMsIsBJiZk6yT4tti_GXxeFOvRWCBcN/s320/IMG_20230301_075002000.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0iWYz8EvAWggBgPS9tof3mgahw9VLcI9Cj32WHbjN7N2h1BBPQkZtLsexC7bWnw55rNXbzpwWXOQTP4MmpmSVSW8yWez56V3mHH8sAjBcVSy1Hl99-474thWOJMlBY-ztNyBPfn-n5vpFduPOE4xgKeZmcfwk02H_1FqXO1UMMM96lXry_bSAdDj8/s3456/IMG_20230301_074104870_HDR-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="2588" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0iWYz8EvAWggBgPS9tof3mgahw9VLcI9Cj32WHbjN7N2h1BBPQkZtLsexC7bWnw55rNXbzpwWXOQTP4MmpmSVSW8yWez56V3mHH8sAjBcVSy1Hl99-474thWOJMlBY-ztNyBPfn-n5vpFduPOE4xgKeZmcfwk02H_1FqXO1UMMM96lXry_bSAdDj8/s320/IMG_20230301_074104870_HDR-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><br />This black one is made from a Walmart bundle that is sorta like scuba but the inside is fuzzy. I did the square pockets and I finished the top of them with fold over elastic so I can use them to hold my phone. I made them out of power mesh and as you can see they are caught in seams on 3 sides. The opening from the outside is by zipper.<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/AVvXsEjPBlIy1T56S03TFs0RjtmT6lO85wG0YPJ0LyXwoUDFq-X3kDj9Y_JX50ZuO7enA6AHt0Y1oCUZuV_4aPkpY6AQsF07jp-Qz1o4XmmugKFly9ShIdnGUlz-CRualkjYMSuVHS3x-30PjQCvOEKWw-U6NzUDyK5M5HyAxYsUyGnMjXvdkUWDyugYzmj7/s4608/IMG_20230301_130909143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPBlIy1T56S03TFs0RjtmT6lO85wG0YPJ0LyXwoUDFq-X3kDj9Y_JX50ZuO7enA6AHt0Y1oCUZuV_4aPkpY6AQsF07jp-Qz1o4XmmugKFly9ShIdnGUlz-CRualkjYMSuVHS3x-30PjQCvOEKWw-U6NzUDyK5M5HyAxYsUyGnMjXvdkUWDyugYzmj7/s320/IMG_20230301_130909143.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Quick tip for the collar - if you can't press your fabric - sew a guide stitch and then hand baste over 3/8" and then baste to the body before stitching from the top.</div><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjerHfx2YSJOUwlZus9cNFUOlgxARJ_J8VagDwzf73_41xK1DrU4McvUHYcilm5kwzFdFTWbaolatLk5vfTbcK7JvNSq4MqTLGc3J_oYK-MgPcjAZMMXbIZshYEEEKucsqxqlykWVyy5bsbafyCPQMAlQL3aE-YXgXojtSmOW56QD3W8WHKoh5NW-Ig/s320/IMG_20230227_233345369_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p>Here are some pictures from a previous version I made from a "techno" fabric. I did the pockets for this out of swim and I'm not as excited about them. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjPgVTV5NzTOwdxk3eqz8XjeGNJVqmqNxZCsgzJO3suFjQg4dM1LNTYn2kAQWHk872PWZXL7v1NJd_H5uVuF1EZwIeLTwPiZldxjdHq-NXYKDaoYLwUvaNCA4PJTF75Bjw3R1kpGoseFuVwa4NW5JsVu2V0UOl2MiH-jwWLzAzyWp8vUO9la9VhMWX/s3474/IMG_20230301_071524858_HDR-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3474" data-original-width="2598" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjPgVTV5NzTOwdxk3eqz8XjeGNJVqmqNxZCsgzJO3suFjQg4dM1LNTYn2kAQWHk872PWZXL7v1NJd_H5uVuF1EZwIeLTwPiZldxjdHq-NXYKDaoYLwUvaNCA4PJTF75Bjw3R1kpGoseFuVwa4NW5JsVu2V0UOl2MiH-jwWLzAzyWp8vUO9la9VhMWX/s320/IMG_20230301_071524858_HDR-01.jpeg" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjo-coFgXGB8Vk5oxMrz5gmOLjHRGmIjWbmUeaAhoGL9m9Teu11YZxaNpykBMU6afdbqSCaj64Xye0oF7m0IIGbh-mXzB4N8wJGTyMBIJQ6gAkk4cMXZu8dQuehtb3TUU9XNp_G7TWJroin47mBOavkvXTGFcbEao4gmf_2Fbnp6pMLykuVCMidl74/s3594/IMG_20230301_071432893_HDR-02.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3594" data-original-width="2694" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjo-coFgXGB8Vk5oxMrz5gmOLjHRGmIjWbmUeaAhoGL9m9Teu11YZxaNpykBMU6afdbqSCaj64Xye0oF7m0IIGbh-mXzB4N8wJGTyMBIJQ6gAkk4cMXZu8dQuehtb3TUU9XNp_G7TWJroin47mBOavkvXTGFcbEao4gmf_2Fbnp6pMLykuVCMidl74/s320/IMG_20230301_071432893_HDR-02.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3rpdBzMEmMdDmwQlTGrdVQ03by2ZlnhvxjhkHSYcgG1u36MaQlE_ilH326YEAPo7iuBbmeNYQosrRuM2c-jbyKE8GK0QdnXX2TMXmUxnlOlIyn7V2Yyy3BzqgNFP8EERGFGHXKsDwwAi35zwA0h5VldyPkn0xufakLGEeyE9RQ48qmBlr9HA4HAW/s3669/IMG_20230301_071408347_HDR-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3669" data-original-width="2747" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3rpdBzMEmMdDmwQlTGrdVQ03by2ZlnhvxjhkHSYcgG1u36MaQlE_ilH326YEAPo7iuBbmeNYQosrRuM2c-jbyKE8GK0QdnXX2TMXmUxnlOlIyn7V2Yyy3BzqgNFP8EERGFGHXKsDwwAi35zwA0h5VldyPkn0xufakLGEeyE9RQ48qmBlr9HA4HAW/s320/IMG_20230301_071408347_HDR-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>I have a third one that needs a different zipper. I'll hopefully finish that up and post eventually.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Referral link for Greenstyle in general: https://refrr.app/zVnwD0nhq7/39853 </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-29790698395935297332023-02-04T08:19:00.002-08:002023-02-04T08:19:43.647-08:00Testing fabric to see if it's water resistant and or wicking<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was excited to see the new anorak pattern from The Sew Sew only requires 2yds for my size - quite rare. I have a few 2yd Walmart bundles but I wasn't sure if they would be appropriate. I tested two with water. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The bundles: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A lightweight polyester or nylon backed by a white latex-like coating</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9jlAgvmnsfmkggno00RJs1L2fxGe_0Qf7ryv6oEIFUma1I3qmuzTjPbOJ1nXBoUvB6laVExA3LQ4SlcEXPFRGBwkRRUfK-fM5gFMuzJNdO1PmIW3XbyClrFJ8P5CdeT0XX4Iqydp-0bSXhPXmdvZCnH_9pFKs1ErP-xW9M_PVNe0bPu25o5F82yiE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="883" data-original-width="1178" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9jlAgvmnsfmkggno00RJs1L2fxGe_0Qf7ryv6oEIFUma1I3qmuzTjPbOJ1nXBoUvB6laVExA3LQ4SlcEXPFRGBwkRRUfK-fM5gFMuzJNdO1PmIW3XbyClrFJ8P5CdeT0XX4Iqydp-0bSXhPXmdvZCnH_9pFKs1ErP-xW9M_PVNe0bPu25o5F82yiE" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A heavy green ripstop-like grid that's possibly nylon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAJLVd1r4OF1xhmTjn9rHYU2ZKnOEPH-bej9hC_gCYadu6-fWi60wlKaxVWSXiRbXk1hFLWagJY_G_PbvsdU6pOPasdbKW5KEwVi91DVa5uaEQ-HMLxxUOho3_Xt5FuYyuKjT9V0NKYxIOfJoDiyw8njjztKAgaUXGxIC3L6ZWmvkfMkLmLaVzJWKx" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAJLVd1r4OF1xhmTjn9rHYU2ZKnOEPH-bej9hC_gCYadu6-fWi60wlKaxVWSXiRbXk1hFLWagJY_G_PbvsdU6pOPasdbKW5KEwVi91DVa5uaEQ-HMLxxUOho3_Xt5FuYyuKjT9V0NKYxIOfJoDiyw8njjztKAgaUXGxIC3L6ZWmvkfMkLmLaVzJWKx" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Experimental set-up. I laid the fabric over 2 glasses so I could test each side. I then poured a bit of water on and left sitting. The red I also tucked around a wet sponge sitting on a plate. It is slightly more than draped, but not compressing the sponge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After a half hour, the water is just sitting on both sides of the green</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjiT1KH3zi9UOBkPAwbj9rEaR1HNVDjTGIj6JolCNbxEZQNbtT3b49KW3uEQFjBZF-Cr3aw0UQeAwCpAj2xzzAMhCYgVBkPOXFvx_jroEyC2VhJnmDDKR_6aTess9s4JMEpNEIm38BXbSn58sEa3V8vLlUdkX8Gm62shATRV-yghVxKt5hjzFlQYSn/s4608/IMG_20230203_173214244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjiT1KH3zi9UOBkPAwbj9rEaR1HNVDjTGIj6JolCNbxEZQNbtT3b49KW3uEQFjBZF-Cr3aw0UQeAwCpAj2xzzAMhCYgVBkPOXFvx_jroEyC2VhJnmDDKR_6aTess9s4JMEpNEIm38BXbSn58sEa3V8vLlUdkX8Gm62shATRV-yghVxKt5hjzFlQYSn/s320/IMG_20230203_173214244.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The water was sitting on the red side, but had absorbed in to the white side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTXvQ1vm2eFJArhxYvVe_9Qx8zMbOsXjrCRoSOild4u73hPkTvuJ3jfUXeGHYgLtMhFevnoYdx5jx7DaNZ4b-HlFeg0jg5NwbagE-C94lMt2AFMsG5I8CQ7VwG7wSnIha4tb-EUljODT219toT4EgY5k7qAXvtW5d9h2Rm0HO8FcSlPsNntim78wl/s4608/IMG_20230203_174742499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTXvQ1vm2eFJArhxYvVe_9Qx8zMbOsXjrCRoSOild4u73hPkTvuJ3jfUXeGHYgLtMhFevnoYdx5jx7DaNZ4b-HlFeg0jg5NwbagE-C94lMt2AFMsG5I8CQ7VwG7wSnIha4tb-EUljODT219toT4EgY5k7qAXvtW5d9h2Rm0HO8FcSlPsNntim78wl/s320/IMG_20230203_174742499.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5RomFkoRnoFiDrwxW2vtMdQLM5xMYWYi89YQwAB8GipCzd17Y-CtAE0vS_5_WJlmMsxBQ6GrBiPwUXTY564iTedowKjAK79Y9M3aQWPwmAtyNPs9xHI7tdwJJOM3ckBh8373Q6aVcucs4Id9lr_6culyFeeFrjqjWAc55kQVZSowFU1YGOzZbWXx/s4608/IMG_20230203_174951756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5RomFkoRnoFiDrwxW2vtMdQLM5xMYWYi89YQwAB8GipCzd17Y-CtAE0vS_5_WJlmMsxBQ6GrBiPwUXTY564iTedowKjAK79Y9M3aQWPwmAtyNPs9xHI7tdwJJOM3ckBh8373Q6aVcucs4Id9lr_6culyFeeFrjqjWAc55kQVZSowFU1YGOzZbWXx/s320/IMG_20230203_174951756.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><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/AVvXsEiFi_vPQaQUF_I3yO2soQi22cFoUKfgxEc_6FoAlmW2oLDAaYDoy8LjqDh-d7ny0C0ZJU6wx8ezIJJNibqytlpMbKgz1q2j5GGnz71jGFiZNLSck2J7KYoFgf1ypEJKlijYM0LEVPxDiG2q9fj00PK63EiUZUgSZwiqO73WTzX4nqRXTnNUS8AotWM3/s4608/IMG_20230203_180955255_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFi_vPQaQUF_I3yO2soQi22cFoUKfgxEc_6FoAlmW2oLDAaYDoy8LjqDh-d7ny0C0ZJU6wx8ezIJJNibqytlpMbKgz1q2j5GGnz71jGFiZNLSck2J7KYoFgf1ypEJKlijYM0LEVPxDiG2q9fj00PK63EiUZUgSZwiqO73WTzX4nqRXTnNUS8AotWM3/s320/IMG_20230203_180955255_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>After another half hour, the white side looked smooth again, and was just damp. I guess the water had been distributed and some evaporated. The bead of water was still sitting on the red side. I couldn't really see that the water from the sponge went anywhere. <div><br /></div><div>The green, one side was a bit damp under the bead of water, the other wasn't. So I've marked the damp side to be the inside.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I think both of these would work as rain jackets. I'm calling the red wicking. The green would probably feel like wearing a garbage bag. I'll probably still start with that. I think the white side will need to be lined with an athletic wicking jersey or mesh.</span></div></div>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-91001899103344492482023-01-19T18:11:00.000-08:002023-01-19T18:11:03.534-08:00More firsts: My first Heather Blazer<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlTYHderghCutoWxtKigSN8_ZUOPx_rBF3Hn6DYBpkfRtApikiwIAIhHFjmF8YBIBimcd8FPnh2uMcmCa_rEVuL_JDHzjq9K5_jGVW-LNRnLvV0sPsHQPh8aR8X-TAouMDq_GBNxj0E_d5xXi-jFY6598JQohm2eQua4SN9YBeSmPlpANS78Jbp899" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="831" data-original-width="354" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlTYHderghCutoWxtKigSN8_ZUOPx_rBF3Hn6DYBpkfRtApikiwIAIhHFjmF8YBIBimcd8FPnh2uMcmCa_rEVuL_JDHzjq9K5_jGVW-LNRnLvV0sPsHQPh8aR8X-TAouMDq_GBNxj0E_d5xXi-jFY6598JQohm2eQua4SN9YBeSmPlpANS78Jbp899" width="102" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>I would like to keep a couple of blazers around and a suit or coordinates that could look like a suit in case I need to look more put together at work. I can't remember having a blazer or suit jacket that looked good on me *except* for the custom tailored service dress blue jacket I got when I was stationed in Newport. Most jackets have the darts in the wrong place, are baggy at the bust if they fit the hips, and are tight on the sleeves. Clearly, this is something I should make for myself. I'm a fairly advanced sewist, but I have generally not been interested in couture techniques or heavy duty tailoring except as mild curiosity.</p><p>This year I have some blazer plans. First, the <a href="https://fridaypatterncompany.com/products/heather-blazer-pdf-pattern">Heather Blazer</a> from Friday Pattern Company because it's less structured, oversized and looks easier overall. Max chest 60. Max hips 63.</p><p>I didn't do a muslin, but I carefully measured the pieces and ended up I think going up a size on the sleeves.</p><p>I had scored a wool tweed in a 2yd Walmart bundle</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjr_fr7bKincpU-fO1gAQQotwgyCt3nDJhR2sp8O7C_EGx-ea409uX-rNyHUuPAPaaJO4r_aTGswSESgowrqAeV_aGC8JQrFqZYMriIyE3-F9qLZIsb7dIffph8qpFnsWDQ8nyKKfMI_2qydZW7QwT3TjAnfi5GVARLzT8GhHvpV7Fhogx4CGj4pxPz" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="716" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjr_fr7bKincpU-fO1gAQQotwgyCt3nDJhR2sp8O7C_EGx-ea409uX-rNyHUuPAPaaJO4r_aTGswSESgowrqAeV_aGC8JQrFqZYMriIyE3-F9qLZIsb7dIffph8qpFnsWDQ8nyKKfMI_2qydZW7QwT3TjAnfi5GVARLzT8GhHvpV7Fhogx4CGj4pxPz" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Which clearly is way too little for the pattern, but I managed to fit all the pieces. I first drew them in chalk and then cut because I was so short of room. The lining is an acetate from Fabric Mart Fabrics.</div><p>I was relieved when I tried the outer shell on because it fit pretty well. The shoulders weren't awesome so I tried adding a 3/8" shoulder pad to one side and you can really see the difference. I'll have to get another pair before I make the Auburn.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBfSSJLhhrjfj18xYcXg0-iNAdIeY7qCS85QoyvJl4pF1T5LDphOcxPHyDIVTrga1Am1Di19h-XQWGHvDgy4fhNvbPW8ZlCx7-jujifw47MOkVwqMSSprnZyk5aumSWMVJc8eNMomFm-oI088wy3uTrNkwo3L29en6ugkHhXBtpYMS9aElNGwWn-2r" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="423" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBfSSJLhhrjfj18xYcXg0-iNAdIeY7qCS85QoyvJl4pF1T5LDphOcxPHyDIVTrga1Am1Di19h-XQWGHvDgy4fhNvbPW8ZlCx7-jujifw47MOkVwqMSSprnZyk5aumSWMVJc8eNMomFm-oI088wy3uTrNkwo3L29en6ugkHhXBtpYMS9aElNGwWn-2r" width="163" /></a></div><br />Someone in the SewSew Guild pointed out that a sleeve head would help it collapsing. This video is excellen: https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2015/02/13/video-how-to-sew-and-install-a-sleeve-head . So I put in a sleeve head.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-J7c2WhhsDHFwLh5ngg917cy0vvCxNQjtL1Elp8AZxMwJAJUZtyvdTi17SctKrvszl9_TjTqaIKldEd45dmiHs9P7yW7XaiW-w1zEv819UrCO0tGsfxYYHqkQ6nUMRu-rKgGvmvfBJ5JfJNfLLmfoII543Tx-dtSNhzA6BGyTyHOEklVWwoftSqfe/s4608/IMG_20230116_110004556_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-J7c2WhhsDHFwLh5ngg917cy0vvCxNQjtL1Elp8AZxMwJAJUZtyvdTi17SctKrvszl9_TjTqaIKldEd45dmiHs9P7yW7XaiW-w1zEv819UrCO0tGsfxYYHqkQ6nUMRu-rKgGvmvfBJ5JfJNfLLmfoII543Tx-dtSNhzA6BGyTyHOEklVWwoftSqfe/s320/IMG_20230116_110004556_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I added a hang loop and a tag</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOI6bnBGQ3O0qkgr0jtbknWPTKh3qMErFJjBpQTn2yUdrfM9Z2Kq-sNrPfWOi-ieHdjQBUm-qrm0U3Te7onPPf_zW189EZRpdRN3m--EbBfiIbQWZdTIm9TGebghkuVyKoQJLSZrTarRRr1GqYfVgJvs09_u69dyCc4YhoZS8mscRg7AIGved6Ct2/s4608/IMG_20230116_105737909_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOI6bnBGQ3O0qkgr0jtbknWPTKh3qMErFJjBpQTn2yUdrfM9Z2Kq-sNrPfWOi-ieHdjQBUm-qrm0U3Te7onPPf_zW189EZRpdRN3m--EbBfiIbQWZdTIm9TGebghkuVyKoQJLSZrTarRRr1GqYfVgJvs09_u69dyCc4YhoZS8mscRg7AIGved6Ct2/s320/IMG_20230116_105737909_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>I made a woven button shank using what I learned in the button Skill Building Class on the SewSew Guild.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrYdqSz29F73MUXs3u68LGdnlTmkW6hWOhgdRU0ColOjahR2ehgjXGG3GS484cZVqm6pUU5zeeT-WuQOy--d7uMBCUDU7-qpnOVFav3TN2aYUilM_VTi1OPZymkMNtKcWoIPJ4wvMyMerSI1geHVZVWGUkElg_XIAltCiNYvNmmUwIavMSMplrNvi2/s4608/IMG_20230116_104935323_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrYdqSz29F73MUXs3u68LGdnlTmkW6hWOhgdRU0ColOjahR2ehgjXGG3GS484cZVqm6pUU5zeeT-WuQOy--d7uMBCUDU7-qpnOVFav3TN2aYUilM_VTi1OPZymkMNtKcWoIPJ4wvMyMerSI1geHVZVWGUkElg_XIAltCiNYvNmmUwIavMSMplrNvi2/s320/IMG_20230116_104935323_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>And here it is!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpU3Q1utAVNXnuR-YnnswRcwluwzQPnAiAOO6IIpDKvTroS4bOeBCNbfOcA624qzjgwjYxoseNjuFbJ1Wlg_0Jqg97urJkSR--Lfw4rbwNBxAERLQm2XPO4jnLkTd9teN4grQ5Y5rul8w91iQ2xnpQueZ0AWRxqs2mYSX7F-6vhubdnlV1QalWLr6w/s4608/IMG_20230117_110103092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpU3Q1utAVNXnuR-YnnswRcwluwzQPnAiAOO6IIpDKvTroS4bOeBCNbfOcA624qzjgwjYxoseNjuFbJ1Wlg_0Jqg97urJkSR--Lfw4rbwNBxAERLQm2XPO4jnLkTd9teN4grQ5Y5rul8w91iQ2xnpQueZ0AWRxqs2mYSX7F-6vhubdnlV1QalWLr6w/s320/IMG_20230117_110103092.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxuLlWqoXFgf3kRvoDenbeDZHE6fCRMcvd7ajcqrU-V8c12rJ6cSnFubBkPpn5I2kTxJeJ1V6H3jEOgW-6amK2HJq2y5TvuKpo1h0WcDQr-_myN2cps46xtCpzsvEUokH4F1ebyrADlTelUpbdyftvMkKnOPtWQaUd4snZgmInqM50gLyzj3_vg7-t/s4608/IMG_20230117_110130333_BURST000_COVER_TOP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxuLlWqoXFgf3kRvoDenbeDZHE6fCRMcvd7ajcqrU-V8c12rJ6cSnFubBkPpn5I2kTxJeJ1V6H3jEOgW-6amK2HJq2y5TvuKpo1h0WcDQr-_myN2cps46xtCpzsvEUokH4F1ebyrADlTelUpbdyftvMkKnOPtWQaUd4snZgmInqM50gLyzj3_vg7-t/s320/IMG_20230117_110130333_BURST000_COVER_TOP.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTPWb8ieKvSh7CNa5EC84R31zTu3melQfPp6RflSu3MUe4onRuQ7Qokl2LVjPXQic9eLXad3miC4pDgy_0Db91pbwSPZL8JaFal1mN-TldB5d-slkDTT8bC_YcFKsX2rfhulRK2Y1FPoKexYNHvd9x9AOB-SN2Jzgwbq0Ud7dN1TH1g9ns1TbEoTJp/s4608/IMG_20230117_110145041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTPWb8ieKvSh7CNa5EC84R31zTu3melQfPp6RflSu3MUe4onRuQ7Qokl2LVjPXQic9eLXad3miC4pDgy_0Db91pbwSPZL8JaFal1mN-TldB5d-slkDTT8bC_YcFKsX2rfhulRK2Y1FPoKexYNHvd9x9AOB-SN2Jzgwbq0Ud7dN1TH1g9ns1TbEoTJp/s320/IMG_20230117_110145041.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Here's a pinterest board with inspiration: https://www.pinterest.com/cpikas/oversized-blazer/ </p><p>Overall, the pattern is nicely written and goes together well. Any confusing parts are easier to understand using her sew along ideo and various blog posts.</p><p>Next up, a more tailored Auburn</p><br /><br /><p></p>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-42146605825121069602022-12-31T20:16:00.002-08:002022-12-31T20:16:11.852-08:002022 in Review<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WEKaXzAawoQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="WEKaXzAawoQ"></iframe></div><br /> It was ... a year. Pretty awful on a bunch of fronts but I cope by sewing so there you are. I also figured out my first wired bra and made a few more like it. I made two pair of chinos hacked from Dawn jeans. I made a pencil skirt that fits perfectly. I did hard things and I did some of them well :)<p></p>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-91580789356733276182022-11-12T17:57:00.005-08:002022-11-12T17:57:49.570-08:00After the fact shortening the front rise<p> In this post I'll describe how I fixed the front rise in my Sculthorpe pants <i>after</i> I finished sewing them. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj53Pw5zHh9NzeTs5Oam6ig5qwmfXP5GNhl4UTakOw9NtSWHIh1ntoldWlGemmydeeu7M4GB7Z47jOIPOx23O0qsgwvVKHmvGgMJFz7MtsDgHJxxWa2RSMzfaGmzN_qV0C6qiwVniVEiV8o6_T4k94N4gljhFp--3Io1T3F8Dyg0ZQNyfGSCNSuRpJm/s4608/IMG_20221112_153145672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj53Pw5zHh9NzeTs5Oam6ig5qwmfXP5GNhl4UTakOw9NtSWHIh1ntoldWlGemmydeeu7M4GB7Z47jOIPOx23O0qsgwvVKHmvGgMJFz7MtsDgHJxxWa2RSMzfaGmzN_qV0C6qiwVniVEiV8o6_T4k94N4gljhFp--3Io1T3F8Dyg0ZQNyfGSCNSuRpJm/s320/IMG_20221112_153145672.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I originally toiled the Sculthorpe pants in July 2020. They were just wrong. The front was super baggy and the back rise was tight. The thighs were tight. I had a lot of help but it wasn't looking good. Then someone convinced me I had absolutely switched up the side panels. If I just put them on right everything would work out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjH7B7ifLV_BYvuqYRzymEzlxYTALMQf3qrtfv5W_2LDqo9bcUDkk6ZGlwAoSa3W2DnGc9DK0w-kVVRsQESmXhpf15rsXvkS6W4TMvpu_RKDhesnwTJuMMkiyV_EQvZQ_zlnP5dWaatT3mSXYrHqBX4iXDgzEhED2vW6osAIPWW6nYBSJ6STstnGxa" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="line drawing of the sculthorpe" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="390" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjH7B7ifLV_BYvuqYRzymEzlxYTALMQf3qrtfv5W_2LDqo9bcUDkk6ZGlwAoSa3W2DnGc9DK0w-kVVRsQESmXhpf15rsXvkS6W4TMvpu_RKDhesnwTJuMMkiyV_EQvZQ_zlnP5dWaatT3mSXYrHqBX4iXDgzEhED2vW6osAIPWW6nYBSJ6STstnGxa" width="147" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjH7B7ifLV_BYvuqYRzymEzlxYTALMQf3qrtfv5W_2LDqo9bcUDkk6ZGlwAoSa3W2DnGc9DK0w-kVVRsQESmXhpf15rsXvkS6W4TMvpu_RKDhesnwTJuMMkiyV_EQvZQ_zlnP5dWaatT3mSXYrHqBX4iXDgzEhED2vW6osAIPWW6nYBSJ6STstnGxa" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5r0bPliLwydRom8pd87p5RFk6HAhzAlRo3ltn3JFx2d8iYQA4Ul3n5k4zzPvsVUbDSRmjrbz1TQs3-kg8BHN-QIGxehM0GfPz5H-2p4wsItDDA2d69C17dfyIf0CwgBdS4wxfiKdm7yV0u8XbLTqMlEh9kYRIMCME72mlVZ4M6ouvReYNeMHeUsrW" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="310" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5r0bPliLwydRom8pd87p5RFk6HAhzAlRo3ltn3JFx2d8iYQA4Ul3n5k4zzPvsVUbDSRmjrbz1TQs3-kg8BHN-QIGxehM0GfPz5H-2p4wsItDDA2d69C17dfyIf0CwgBdS4wxfiKdm7yV0u8XbLTqMlEh9kYRIMCME72mlVZ4M6ouvReYNeMHeUsrW" width="121" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So a few months ago in April, I made them again in the size that matched my seated hips measurement. They were horrible. My expression, lol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwj24wt90um-g3XP7Gef9LbxZ6gTtk27ivraHL4-DwDTLY89POenzPyjgLTwYUGX1-eaokEPridQnHeDrqlgg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dweOKSHNafUdarp1I-DUHILOZC55YHjDLZMgJuHxG-snjEzqGp7BwxHS2qGyq9Z4_9mjzSkOQqfuj-o-Df3hA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p>Yesterday, I found them under a pile and tried them on. Seems like I've sort of grown into them a bit? But the front rise is still an issue. So I tried pulling up at the front waist and that was a no-go. It made the legs all weird and didn't really solve the problem.</p><p>If I pinched out excess about 3.5" down from the waistband. It was fine. The crotch came up to a good place. Back was still ok. Sides hung ok. I could pinch out 1.5 to 2". What I obviously needed to do was the slash and overlap. (can you see below? you cut from the seam allowance on the hip to the center and then overlap)</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCcSShu3u1HoBSJkZRMvDuhZBSbmlqPG9yRe5Px13nCg9SyAfxgXxNmmxts_nJ2YKcj82cZF_oXw2T9nM7L2GZxHdB5QXZ2hVmswW2IMoSGBNpbVMRSZQ8hrK2_0GmReTJXbLUgpSdsRRJLJ_tLs14-0xzHKO-pcrI1Vswk2ytxUeLrCfXlE1wcL93" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="showing the slash and overlap way to remove rise length" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="278" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCcSShu3u1HoBSJkZRMvDuhZBSbmlqPG9yRe5Px13nCg9SyAfxgXxNmmxts_nJ2YKcj82cZF_oXw2T9nM7L2GZxHdB5QXZ2hVmswW2IMoSGBNpbVMRSZQ8hrK2_0GmReTJXbLUgpSdsRRJLJ_tLs14-0xzHKO-pcrI1Vswk2ytxUeLrCfXlE1wcL93" width="106" /></a></div><br />What I did, and it worked, is to pinch out darts from the center tapering to nothing at the panel seams<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8nF0P5FTPcFf5_WOSIWG32PEDzthgWoSDcEedNkcOsRWfrXkRhzJKTVNF5C-DG9iDTzyjfpfhqunCRTRKGi0_7Upz2SP0IPZUCp9XfK_bySpFRKpZac2KN3pgtLcCr_QvD4klMHzU4cKZs0EW6X2QqL4epPfgtXNyO2dzKEiL7Snycg3FlR5scwI_" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="line drawing of pants with chevron shape in the center" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="266" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8nF0P5FTPcFf5_WOSIWG32PEDzthgWoSDcEedNkcOsRWfrXkRhzJKTVNF5C-DG9iDTzyjfpfhqunCRTRKGi0_7Upz2SP0IPZUCp9XfK_bySpFRKpZac2KN3pgtLcCr_QvD4klMHzU4cKZs0EW6X2QqL4epPfgtXNyO2dzKEiL7Snycg3FlR5scwI_" width="140" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEw90E5hYE2hOi3qkm-ouR5ZBe6i_pjK8z-uFHoGXJLzaXDXy_T2HKKeVpd8ATv_xaPHujBA7vbn7H1H7hfwl4jkAhTNypS9TFm1hSn5HpDCGSvrq9cdbPTTH0kZa3B2DGYJDri-FOMzyZnFahyvMaJOa4dUjReZojrsD7Xsr9YXIEgWfqJw0BZlZM/s4608/IMG_20221111_231259461_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="image showing navy fabric with 3 white lines" border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEw90E5hYE2hOi3qkm-ouR5ZBe6i_pjK8z-uFHoGXJLzaXDXy_T2HKKeVpd8ATv_xaPHujBA7vbn7H1H7hfwl4jkAhTNypS9TFm1hSn5HpDCGSvrq9cdbPTTH0kZa3B2DGYJDri-FOMzyZnFahyvMaJOa4dUjReZojrsD7Xsr9YXIEgWfqJw0BZlZM/w400-h300/IMG_20221111_231259461_HDR.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>It was very difficult not to get a pucker on one side, for some reason, but it's reasonably smooth now. It matched better when there was a huge pucker, of course! But I'm satisfied.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsIJhJzaFBIWPA799Y82G0cbsPOxaVrQOVpPwZqSYHmdYiW61sDVCXimbO5qMOtMfQ2SPYhd0A-mXVKn3iA3y85Qm28MaCP7AltvTiMMCGyn4aVmrXiwHoiD0MF1JbZLpxitQxPM-GaTJluKPALkGlJP5aKK8mLwUlVKxWuxXeUAbnxTXsTurbUd7/s4608/IMG_20221112_203222380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsIJhJzaFBIWPA799Y82G0cbsPOxaVrQOVpPwZqSYHmdYiW61sDVCXimbO5qMOtMfQ2SPYhd0A-mXVKn3iA3y85Qm28MaCP7AltvTiMMCGyn4aVmrXiwHoiD0MF1JbZLpxitQxPM-GaTJluKPALkGlJP5aKK8mLwUlVKxWuxXeUAbnxTXsTurbUd7/s320/IMG_20221112_203222380.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While I was sewing, I went ahead and put a buttonhole there at the top with my 4 step setting. I will probably want a drawstring so I can load my pockets down. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU6y4gVTUU0m4JHHuoJuHMmUmbDV3uToHKNO03eJ-_PGdbdhAWLYfw3nKVvqFWY0nJCnQuJ7RK6sswZ9ncdxIqPhaW3p8AC2QgMg6DS4D07r8cgftPhckLwLxlC3NfbkCG_QKJP3Tcxx3G1xXINF2s-lG3kDMz1SwaG6ziyO9Wb6ZyjIatSDCfxh1M/s4608/IMG_20221112_203410826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU6y4gVTUU0m4JHHuoJuHMmUmbDV3uToHKNO03eJ-_PGdbdhAWLYfw3nKVvqFWY0nJCnQuJ7RK6sswZ9ncdxIqPhaW3p8AC2QgMg6DS4D07r8cgftPhckLwLxlC3NfbkCG_QKJP3Tcxx3G1xXINF2s-lG3kDMz1SwaG6ziyO9Wb6ZyjIatSDCfxh1M/s320/IMG_20221112_203410826.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVdH7wu12GWUqujBTF2X2wrPP2v4F7vRCon9JyewDU8IKka1fe6lnM7I60Wbu7kg-_HZrs4pRTeUwYrfInapTMTSiMsCzx61r_RpJuK-ex_5QpbimH6DxrKL32miXlrMkCkWQIWGpA9gauyAQJjAQnWRp8JjWWFx1w1SeVXeJ_Z1T6zHeelcYf9dT/s4608/IMG_20221112_153211252-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="491" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibusuXpjk9rwekoFZlFBh9he82VLX4VVxq1djFvolteUQxojNJ_U6yzyWpPls6NgZqLz120SP_6_6TOsN2aAgLp8iinELU2cZjsM6-KhV2X-ShL7KpvR8WcV-RrCfPC_2Jzz6CZOL6FxHgwSNvSjpuJpP9L2P5KZiZNeU89EGIjuXwrXELW6HF8GoT" width="139" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>I've been sewing with pdf patterns for a few years now and have collected quite a few. Some while ago I discovered the joy of getting patterns printed as A0 and then tracing off. Then of course I had to manage the digital files, the printed A0, and the traced versions. If you're curious, I followed Saremy's (<a href="https://sewsew.live/">Sew Sew Live</a>) advice and started putting the traced and cut out patterns in clear plastic envelopes in a filing cabinet. This works really well, actually. The A0 are a hot mess. Rolled and in a pop up laundry basket with the name written in marker on the top. Well, until the marker faded and the bin filled up. So then there are some laying across my fabric stash and some down near where I sew and .... you start to get the picture.</p><p>Like everyone else I was a bit skeptical of the whole projector sewing process, but after buying a couple big dress patterns I really started to consider. I almost got started at Black Friday last year because I knew I would buy some new patterns and then either use PDFplotting's sale they usually have or project. Finally I just decided to go for it this month and called the necessary purchases my birthday gift to myself (fwiw, my husband hasn't bought be a birthday present for maybe ten years and it's a milestone birthday so I don't feel bad. Really, I didn't need an excuse but it was a motivating factor.)</p><p>Yet more background. I hadn't had a personal, non-work laptop for a bit after my old one bit the dust in a non-recoverable way. I sew in the kitchen, on the table where we eat all our meals. I had 2 cutting mats - an 11x17(approx) Olfa I got for a wicked deal on clearance and an 18x24 Fiskars that was old and tired. My first floor ceilings are 9', but directly over my table is a light (of course) and I wasn't keen on a permanent installation.</p><p>After joining the Projectors for Sewing Facebook Group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProjectorsForSewing">https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProjectorsForSewing</a>) and watching for a while I decided I needed:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Epson Ultra Short Throw projector - model not important but preferably newer than ~450 which has a bump on the bottom</li><li>Some sort of cart - to put the projector in the corner and roll it over to the side of the table to keep the same settings</li><li>New laptop - Windows, not too fancy but not in the "s" program</li><li>Software tools</li></ul><div>optionally:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>larger cutting mat</li><li>mount for projector</li></ul><div>didn't think about until later, but ended up with:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>dust cover (homemade)</li><li>USB B cable</li><li>batteries for the remote</li></ul></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Picking the Projector</h2></div><div>I have the overhead for a miniprojector but didn't want to deal with mounting, etc. That left me with an ultra short throw (UST). These are super expensive new but nobody who sews buys new. Typically they are removed from schools and then sold surplus. There are vendors multiple places who buy them by the pallet and then recondition. Some things to note: you do want a remote, you want a power cord. You want time left on the bulb. The bulbs apparently last 2,500 hours and there's a readout on the device. The cover for the air filters may be missing. They might have a new air filter (or not). </div><div><br /></div><div>With all that there are still a million for sale on eBay. Kent Todd of <a href="https://www.ebay.com/usr/mosurplus">mosurplus</a> regularly lists some for sale. Others in the group have purchased from him so I felt confident. You'll see when he posts, he will have various models at different price points. Some will have new bulbs or new filters and some will just say good bulbs. I picked an older model with a good bulb and paid $110 with free shipping. It came very quickly. The remote came via a separate package.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSooN1DpjPxobdNrnCxQxr6RROj4EA-5pf5MLlqZI5YE5fu3y-F-H0Z53XliEDI9slzdOR7cq2jkY-ikr7IlkS7ERfSACy41UcjyaiK7BTgK4Xa9fXNoHDLDCoYQzw0duvpZAgM9xMqxarozwC8Bn5WdGjTeIVJ2f_v92_e6ySwrpJaIC9MMbjqdc6/s4608/IMG_20220910_184310028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSooN1DpjPxobdNrnCxQxr6RROj4EA-5pf5MLlqZI5YE5fu3y-F-H0Z53XliEDI9slzdOR7cq2jkY-ikr7IlkS7ERfSACy41UcjyaiK7BTgK4Xa9fXNoHDLDCoYQzw0duvpZAgM9xMqxarozwC8Bn5WdGjTeIVJ2f_v92_e6ySwrpJaIC9MMbjqdc6/s320/IMG_20220910_184310028.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Some people stop here. Don't! Pull it out of the package and plug it in! No time like the present</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g5Bb5Bk4r_o" width="320" youtube-src-id="g5Bb5Bk4r_o"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Picking the Laptop</h2><div>Everyone will give advice on this. I wanted Costco's warranty. I looked at <i>Consumer Reports</i> (through my local library) and a bunch of other sites to get reliability information. I also looked up all the different selling points and decided what I needed and didn't need. I ended up with a Lenovo for about $700. There's always a sale. There are fancier and cheaper models but this seemed a good middle ground.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Picking the Cart</h2><div>Honestly, you would think this was the easiest part. At first, I thought from reading that the projector was going to be super heavy - it's not. It's about 13 pounds. I also wanted the cart to be stable, to be able to wheel around, to look like it belonged in the kitchen, and not be too expensive. I was on all the major shopping sites. I finally ended up with<a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-3-Tier-Wire-Shelf-Rolling-Cart-Zinc-500-lb-Capacity/461505915"> this one</a> from Walmart. It was good it was configurable because I've already rearranged the shelves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUW-xSm5ZCt1vXP6-hZqhvfqADghvz7vWDjcn114tW6cxuU7fnkjsgpynpG3XmiK5fREYHJg1QaZhQ8q7cYMPfttvJXHXA-WigZBc-XACsvep0z-uNW5Pv43zEOWLzyVWjTnjo9mryNXFk-ARfSeDZZWmyvu5FE_MqAhBWDjWdGcdlDqiVW-uoF97/s4608/IMG_20220907_172202754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUW-xSm5ZCt1vXP6-hZqhvfqADghvz7vWDjcn114tW6cxuU7fnkjsgpynpG3XmiK5fREYHJg1QaZhQ8q7cYMPfttvJXHXA-WigZBc-XACsvep0z-uNW5Pv43zEOWLzyVWjTnjo9mryNXFk-ARfSeDZZWmyvu5FE_MqAhBWDjWdGcdlDqiVW-uoF97/s320/IMG_20220907_172202754.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV_a94lbrX0ZWA3k4OcpZu-XByjw8bMqIw90Gc5u25ZeS4vUXPCNsoMkQmF3u1k0vnfi59rt2q1zyxWTHJv35tnKv5ujxHvrXda1x8wMbjZkwUaGPjdKlEsNZxYoM62HwoBnKMSl7Hv4rT--pNxSJ5H_bCFvNUoH7YFJSndtEX3CtGskRUgjQg8hUJ/s4608/IMG_20220907_172117354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV_a94lbrX0ZWA3k4OcpZu-XByjw8bMqIw90Gc5u25ZeS4vUXPCNsoMkQmF3u1k0vnfi59rt2q1zyxWTHJv35tnKv5ujxHvrXda1x8wMbjZkwUaGPjdKlEsNZxYoM62HwoBnKMSl7Hv4rT--pNxSJ5H_bCFvNUoH7YFJSndtEX3CtGskRUgjQg8hUJ/s320/IMG_20220907_172117354.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Software</h2><div>Adobe Acrobat Reader (free version).</div><div>PDF Stitcher - https://www.pdfstitcher.org/ - great free tool to tile letter size or other sheets, show only the layers you want, etc. Must have!</div><div>A driver to use the USB b cord. I read in the guides linked from the Facebook group that it is easier to calibrate with USB B instead of HDMI (or other). I had planned to just stick with HDMI but decided I needed all the help I could get. I went to pull this down from Epson's site but in the end it sort of installed itself the first time I plugged the projector in (it asked permission first). </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">InkScape</h3><div>I adjust all the patterns I make for myself. Always a full bicep. Always grade between sizes. Make the pockets bigger :) So that presents a problem. I decided to see if I could do these changes digitally in <a href="https://inkscape.org/">InkScape</a>, a free open-source editor that's like Illustrator. It is super complicated. </div><div><br /></div><div>For a general introduction, I went to my public library's site and found InkScape Essential Training through LinkedIn Learning. It's a pretty long course but it goes into a lot of detail and is super helpful. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then I watched just about all of the videos Marta Gvozdinskaya has posted on YouTube. Super helpful. I also joined her discord she has linked. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/MartaGvozdinskaya/playlists">https://www.youtube.com/c/MartaGvozdinskaya/playlists </a></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Extras/Options</h2><div style="text-align: left;"><b>USB B cable </b>- it's recommended for calibration purposes. I just got it off of Amazon as one of their basics</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>dust cover </b>(homemade) - after I turned it on for the first time it occurred to me this is a super hot lamp with a big fan and air filter and it's gonna get yucky sitting in the kitchen which could actually kill it. I just measured all the sides and sewed it up. Luckily I made it a bit big because it still (mostly) fits over the mount. 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I put a big mat on my Amazon wish list but didn't get it for my birthday so went in search of. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It is common knowledge in some circles that things that are pink or intended for women, or for feminized crafts are automatically marked up. So I just went in search of cutting mats anywhere. I ended up with this one: <a href="https://www.mybinding.com/dahle-36-x-48-vantage-blue-self-healing-cutting-mat-10694.html">https://www.mybinding.com/dahle-36-x-48-vantage-blue-self-healing-cutting-mat-10694.html</a> in blue. In retrospect, the black may have been better? Also having only 1/2" marks instead of 1" is a bit of a bummer but fine. Anyway $55.71 - same one on Amazon is like 90? I did have to pay tax and shipping. It also comes sort of rolled but that smoothed out very quickly. </div><div style="text-align: left;">It's actually a bit too big for my table. I thought if I was short on time I could leave it under the tablecloth but the corners stick off (oops!).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I store it upright behind the shelf I have for my machines but if that causes problems there is room under the couch (although admittedly a bit dusty)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b>mount for projector</b><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I looked all over but the mounting points aren't standard. I ended up deciding to build a wooden one. I pretty much regret it :) </div><div style="text-align: left;">I followed these plans: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17HcKASwHL_P8t8fkwdnJBAYwJSKynV5LLmlsBtYXqhU/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/17HcKASwHL_P8t8fkwdnJBAYwJSKynV5LLmlsBtYXqhU/edit?usp=sharing</a> which are also linked in the FB group.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I texted my big sister and asked if she was up for a project. She generously agreed. She lives in my parents' old house with my Dad's tools. Also she used to work in a home center and has her own tools.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We got all the parts at Home Depot which pretty much was a mistake. At least for the machine screws. I used the 3 M6 mounting points. Those suckers are like $2.50 each. I ended up needing 2 35mm length and 1 60mm length. I had to pick up the 60mm in my local Ace hardware store and it was only $1.39. I also needed a spacer. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Had to take it partially apart after noticing that we put the side pieces on top of instead of outside the bottom piece. Anyway, it is perfectly functional. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5jjhfgb5Qv0" width="320" youtube-src-id="5jjhfgb5Qv0"></iframe></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">That's all for now. I'll come back later with another post talking about my software process. I'm still working out the kinks. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1048365039371818745.post-83386329178930966062022-09-20T15:15:00.000-07:002022-09-20T15:15:04.969-07:00Adjusted finished pictures of my Sybil-Inspired skirt<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7Iu-DLancqCgtzKnaP7Kqi4pZ78tKJPnOUIkqDnf4Qx3cschFXlwGIHSv0_WDv7tTn52gfFY2hVazUSQSNqDdU7mIDg6rkHZLYygvUE-r3iACwUN9ax1_SftTsvVUQaoO55_2M0SfmDozgT4jx59dxnDgU3ixsOBJjh7N2sIWJrNU_bGbu_Y66Go/s4608/IMG_20220920_170745259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7Iu-DLancqCgtzKnaP7Kqi4pZ78tKJPnOUIkqDnf4Qx3cschFXlwGIHSv0_WDv7tTn52gfFY2hVazUSQSNqDdU7mIDg6rkHZLYygvUE-r3iACwUN9ax1_SftTsvVUQaoO55_2M0SfmDozgT4jx59dxnDgU3ixsOBJjh7N2sIWJrNU_bGbu_Y66Go/s320/IMG_20220920_170745259.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">See my last post for what I did. I unpicked the waistband since then, cut 2" off, and serged on with a 3/8" seam allowance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In retrospect, I shouldn't have darts in the overlay. I should have just taken that from the sides. also I cut the overlay exactly as directed, but I think it would have been more dramatic to have the lines parallel to the diagonal edge. I couldn't quite picture it so I was reluctant to try it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think this would be better styled with pink or red or some jewel toned color but I don't have a lot of that around. 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<div>The <a href="https://www.lovenotions.com/product/sybil-illusion-skirt-collection-xs-xxxl">Love Notions Sybil Illusion skirt pattern</a> has a perfect view for this fabric. </div><div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJl27nLEdCBWlbzo-vqkyI-Wb9gOUn55TwWIU5hRATCCIJ8yzORzD05jn3a9au2dvi101ayySyNi1HK-H8YaiQXIBQnUofADT9VoqmMI2qTE8deZty0sshEE_OOJk0mYxI83NxGvu1cjlE6ioKVuXsNMv3gH0gOufDHz6t-c2mMbmcqi_EgtG8LjEG/s837/syb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="837" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJl27nLEdCBWlbzo-vqkyI-Wb9gOUn55TwWIU5hRATCCIJ8yzORzD05jn3a9au2dvi101ayySyNi1HK-H8YaiQXIBQnUofADT9VoqmMI2qTE8deZty0sshEE_OOJk0mYxI83NxGvu1cjlE6ioKVuXsNMv3gH0gOufDHz6t-c2mMbmcqi_EgtG8LjEG/s320/syb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>But, for previous skirts I've made, I have had to slash and spread at the fullest part of my butt to add extra length. I re-trued the grainline afterward, but with that and the addition made to the hips and then taking in at the back waist... I was concerned the pin stripes would be all distorted. </div><div><br /></div><div>This pattern, like every other knit pencil skirt pattern I've seen, has the same piece for the back and front. There is no way that would work for me. I could have made a toile and then added and subtracted and moved around until it worked but it was very intimidating. Plus. this fabric was not very expensive but it's precious because I don't know how I could get more. </div><div><br /></div><div>Ok, enter the sloper. I volunteered to help work with a trusted expert in the sewing industry to test read/sew her new book in development. I will spend a lot of time singing her praises when it's released because so far, it's amazing. So I have a good sloper that is just amazing. </div><div><br /></div><div>The book has guidance on going from a woven sloper to knit depending on the stretch. And there are also lots of guides online. I ended up keeping my darts because of the stripes. If there were no stripes, I would have taken out the one in the front and taken that up in the side seam. I would have taken one of the two in the back the same way. The other thing you can do is to get rid of the ease and even go to negative ease. I wanted none of that because I don't want it to creep up. This has 2" ease at the hip. To make a pencil skirt you do narrow from hip to hem. I took 1/2" off each side front and back at the hem. I think that's fine and no need to add a slit or anything.</div><div><br /></div><div>I overlaid the sloper on the 3x and 4x pattern and cut it and then laid it over the overlay piece to draw a centerline and modify the side seam to match.</div><div><br /></div><div>I then cut out and sewed up per instructions. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcwG5gxUG5bBPvSr05me9tIYp6FxB0dH0vSi6T5dHeG9pbB3FdKk-fQ_1Sq7WklpQ5guW5jazQO6jOrLVX1kJNwEIi9OSzsV5h7xjr2nw6aDrQxfDhBO-trSSUfkotemskVkof1DFMjyXo9pCmnXmLofhPnReXvLNU3UAepj9wkfxYcN9P_wV5buQ/s4608/IMG_20220902_164024316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcwG5gxUG5bBPvSr05me9tIYp6FxB0dH0vSi6T5dHeG9pbB3FdKk-fQ_1Sq7WklpQ5guW5jazQO6jOrLVX1kJNwEIi9OSzsV5h7xjr2nw6aDrQxfDhBO-trSSUfkotemskVkof1DFMjyXo9pCmnXmLofhPnReXvLNU3UAepj9wkfxYcN9P_wV5buQ/s320/IMG_20220902_164024316.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pTlAb14-VWU7VDNF-QHRznqSQMz_sus5cnO1JW7c6VFix7T2Lv5Lx42_7tWRbi3siBGJLNHXyJfSrRILFfCjApMeLUakGPiGJ8gM7JtdoSbih9Kjtf3q0MSRrkrQCXl0uiy239jzrx2LDYfdgcR19tZUfj2ZfXqWEJyiMKuYbyK6OtZ3oelvOLon/s3842/IMG_20220902_163925633-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3842" data-original-width="2878" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-pTlAb14-VWU7VDNF-QHRznqSQMz_sus5cnO1JW7c6VFix7T2Lv5Lx42_7tWRbi3siBGJLNHXyJfSrRILFfCjApMeLUakGPiGJ8gM7JtdoSbih9Kjtf3q0MSRrkrQCXl0uiy239jzrx2LDYfdgcR19tZUfj2ZfXqWEJyiMKuYbyK6OtZ3oelvOLon/s320/IMG_20220902_163925633-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmPvu7voe7-JZtdb9cF6iFReePDcv9E2BEFccXRZq4u0WIhwcIbIVRR4DdwnLFOmv-XFbRCV-y6m54hQiBDdmk88CurgxYCKkonCoiv3fhxvpCQ6Bj_G5gk-ajE0MZPRBOE5zNx8ojOXGmctzlBsYxU2gTmMkkAOQdHybC6d8gUoo1TzStqbTKCwe/s3828/IMG_20220902_163855644-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3828" data-original-width="2871" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmPvu7voe7-JZtdb9cF6iFReePDcv9E2BEFccXRZq4u0WIhwcIbIVRR4DdwnLFOmv-XFbRCV-y6m54hQiBDdmk88CurgxYCKkonCoiv3fhxvpCQ6Bj_G5gk-ajE0MZPRBOE5zNx8ojOXGmctzlBsYxU2gTmMkkAOQdHybC6d8gUoo1TzStqbTKCwe/s320/IMG_20220902_163855644-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGr1Xn6s0wqxXxsgfryttPKq7ZEkb0_bJ0rJ2O5Ej-LJ_racNvJgiP6Xf3NDMc-6ZPT45PPQca7zMrek5fv8aLzUFprRBItGrjenVTqS2jq7XfYet-05Wt4A_h-ZBwaxcvHO3oh5zZ4sAiDbdz_W1EVjuNZ4-GPpjY831Ecv-rXRLvmSeNWv84QuQY/s4009/IMG_20220902_163830701-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4009" data-original-width="3002" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGr1Xn6s0wqxXxsgfryttPKq7ZEkb0_bJ0rJ2O5Ej-LJ_racNvJgiP6Xf3NDMc-6ZPT45PPQca7zMrek5fv8aLzUFprRBItGrjenVTqS2jq7XfYet-05Wt4A_h-ZBwaxcvHO3oh5zZ4sAiDbdz_W1EVjuNZ4-GPpjY831Ecv-rXRLvmSeNWv84QuQY/s320/IMG_20220902_163830701-01.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Maybe you can see what I didn't do, despite there being plenty of instructions that told me to? Yep, the waistband is WAY up my ribcage. WAY. The sloper comes to the natural waist, so you take some off of the top of the skirt to make a contoured band or to add a straight band like this. This band is meant to be worn a little lower, I think, with the top coming to the natural waist and it's about 3 1/4" inches. I might just make the band the 2" it needs for the elastic and sew back on. Not sure. I'd like to be able to wear things tucked in so I'll have to figure it out. Also I have this on slightly twisted. I'm going to have to make some effort to find the side seams to get this on straight. <br /><div><br /></div>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12104847732663970352noreply@blogger.com0