tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43744294346782473642024-03-18T12:29:36.644-07:00Thanks! I made them!Sew Can You.Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.comBlogger307125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-80388845863143638292022-07-31T07:17:00.000-07:002022-07-31T07:17:42.214-07:00Bring the Drama With The Toni Designer Dress by Style Arc<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/8321/3302/files/IMG_20220727_181028_Bokeh_2_480x480.jpg?v=1658965901" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Drama, Drama! Drama! My life of late, has been filled with drama. Most recently, I have been recovering from my 4th knee surgery to repair a failure of the 3rd procedure. Right when I was regaining my mobility and sanity, despite succeeding in avoiding Covid-19 for 2 years, our family got it. The timing could not have been worse as it meant spending the week of our 20th anniversary shivering in bed, in the not fun way. We are all on the mend now and I am able to get back to my sewing room.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You know I love a garment with a bit of interest and drama. If you have been hanging with me for awhile, you also know I default to vintage and retro patterns. The styles are fun, patterns are sometimes cut, and can be bought at a steal. It takes a something special for me to switch it up to a different company. I recently stumbled upon the Toni Designer Dress by Style Arc. I love the details of the high collar, side drapes, and the side pockets. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="Toni Designer Dress Sewing Pattern By Style Arc - Fabulous long line designer dress" src="https://www.stylearc.com/wp-content/uploads/TONI-DRESS.jpg" /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This pattern has been out for a minute so I searched other examples for inspiration. I liked the structure of those made with woven fabrics. For my first version, I chose, this <a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/products/lake-heather-hemp-blend-chambray?keyword=chambray" title="chambray">Lake Heather Hemp Chambray</a> from Nature's Fabric. It is a hemp, recycled polyester and spandex blend. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This is my first time sewing a Style Arc pattern. This dress is classified as "Challenging" largely because of the collar construction. I however, found the cutting lines to be a bit tricky. I followed the colored line for my size, but there were other markings on the body of the dress that were not clear to me. Granted, my leg pain and Covid-19 fatigue contributed to my perceptions of the difficulty. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img height="601" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoANO3gYsEPvPZoVBq-r4gPuR5dRWHh-kimTUb-UPdI1QuZTYu0f4yDf0pEOkwxzucPEil9pfz7WZNprwsITHaqnIaS_CAMNr9u4Y9JGwGz0rZDSZHt0HpymCEeUdWgbAiF_tjTRN5Y-c9/w979-h1503-no/?authuser=0" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="391" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mid Century Pattern Weights available in <a href="https://biancaspringer.com/collections/all" target="_blank">my store</a>. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In the end, I did not stress my confusion, I decided to roll with it and hoped it would come together. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img height="734" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/71qEcJ5dhH3fWH0CZU6T2NQt0KGatqdmH-XHN3XRV-JYb2G7GqBz8BjGMs8Kb4yiRhGUEBNeRH4IMh5QwG2zYVJ8O8e8cQ_P4nILKiJ07anSvvP1301aXmiE8lweT0a49EBjyZDsHY3tyndlnXnJtura7hFSuOoESWd7tBf-FnqtSYWmxK-c9HbapKXAJkJ4mHEurq0s-1Mb5Y-0yuWbqzV1lYBv27rX-e0pCklHhjLgujl03UCl4MXx1F-WsKi1R4wWOjq55eAJwMXSmexTUtCvEBOlLoKrXduUfQu07HekPMT1TT5otXbCU503sE_7gz8Wy3IcR829oDtXsJbafoF9vIUtlUMpmjMC8HxpYvAccjtn9k717eLeSseaBfVlzgRyK5H7FaMstn97oeNyl1fab0_ULPtJRt3sE8XEGEFh3PFs8BNi1uaJHkCoDYOwTUzdRWClx1kDqV0Pa1X9OmRYoeaTU_xIRkS9VU2HKCicvVBbHKqkJYPLslmrJzFLbaa68AZ1jBBBuEREE2OYlwy53vgHbR9Biq32xJvpnTpke8g5fKmdpgAGE3g2uEini-vXcOt7kQUs6Qdu5LMfFn06I4U-f3p7APCbOryGhVZrKxfC3yGrzoP4OyMsStko46Kah8OaRdlOvVaQMfYLMxhJdzgjFcTHNO-s9_emeuQ9xMCaEfRqA1f0yaQbkduNaA7IRsiedPdQwM65OCITj2AsbmFRZApmiWetGHTfAH22tzJNmEqdD_g9peaV=w824-h1503-no?authuser=0" width="401" /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The collar instructions were clear with photos, but the rest of the instructions could have benefitted with some more. I am a visual learner, so showing me what should happen is helpful. The use of "facing" for interfacing and "facing" for right side of the fabric was confusing for a moment. In the end, it all worked out and I am happy with the finished dress.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="" height="560" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/8321/3302/files/IMG_20220727_181128_Bokeh_2_480x480.jpg?v=1658965762" width="422" /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The collar can be flipped down,</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="" height="590" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/8321/3302/files/IMG_20220727_181323_Bokeh_2_480x480.jpg?v=1658965875" width="443" /> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">or worn turned up. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img alt="" height="580" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/8321/3302/files/IMG_20220727_181254_Bokeh_2_480x480.jpg?v=1658965843" width="435" /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The sizing is generous and there is a lot of ease. I cut it based on my bust, but should have sized down by one size for a woven or two for a knit. I ended up removing about six inches all around.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <img alt="" height="588" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/8321/3302/files/IMG_20220727_181614_Bokeh_2_480x480.jpg?v=1658965928" width="441" /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The pattern suggested adding weights to the inside point side seams to help the draping. I chose not to and just let the fabric do what it will.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <img alt="" height="529" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/8321/3302/files/IMG_20220727_181120_Bokeh_2_480x480.jpg?v=1658965818" width="397" /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There were a few hiccups in making this dress, but it was worth it. I am glad I tried this new to me pattern company. This feels like a cool art teacher dress and I love it!</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0613/8321/3302/files/IMG_20220727_181012_Bokeh_2_480x480.jpg?v=1658965970" /></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Happy sewing,</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Bianca</span></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-16712710919197983932022-06-02T08:25:00.000-07:002022-06-02T08:25:39.681-07:00The Introvert Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhum4xzbezmrEASkGCmByxc8H6JjIfEwRGPdpHOD1VjMKGCMSTpVe3HIZ-w2kfFc_lzg8ZDI5PlvCdqGm2x2UNmk7SOl__5410sn2jUMLH-sqHKqeG0ZY9QQWm2Lj-QsVAvEc-me7hryfwZ/s1600/1654134822159917-0.png"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhum4xzbezmrEASkGCmByxc8H6JjIfEwRGPdpHOD1VjMKGCMSTpVe3HIZ-w2kfFc_lzg8ZDI5PlvCdqGm2x2UNmk7SOl__5410sn2jUMLH-sqHKqeG0ZY9QQWm2Lj-QsVAvEc-me7hryfwZ/w479-h640/1654134822159917-0.png" width="479" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In college, someone in my circle
who I knew for a few months shared an assessment of me. They described me as
"hard to meet, but easy to know". They explained that it took a while
to connect with me, but once one did, our relationship was easy. As an
introvert this made perfect sense to me and I appreciated the simple way they
summarized it.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As I was working on my latest
project for Nature's Fabrics, I was reminded of that description. I used Vogue
9237 to make what I'm calling my introvert dress.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">From the front you get a very sedate and neutral look, but the back is an opportunity for bold visual interest.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love this pattern because it has the option of the contrast panel back. I thought this would be a perfect canvas to add some interest to this wonderful tan linen from Nature's Fabrics.</span></div></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZF4ud60Ze_py9u22A6cmJTR1-gP3M2FEX_DNYyi8MMe0hPI8vKG2ld6UNrqMlLdmrC_qBeNywz3LsJZfEnFN7I0mU4XbJOPmLcE94ysXo-idgy-t_uPebiNvcclHRaPJuL6e4NYQ_Ku8z/s1600/1654134815711546-2.png"></a><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZF4ud60Ze_py9u22A6cmJTR1-gP3M2FEX_DNYyi8MMe0hPI8vKG2ld6UNrqMlLdmrC_qBeNywz3LsJZfEnFN7I0mU4XbJOPmLcE94ysXo-idgy-t_uPebiNvcclHRaPJuL6e4NYQ_Ku8z/w328-h640/1654134815711546-2.png" width="328" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZF4ud60Ze_py9u22A6cmJTR1-gP3M2FEX_DNYyi8MMe0hPI8vKG2ld6UNrqMlLdmrC_qBeNywz3LsJZfEnFN7I0mU4XbJOPmLcE94ysXo-idgy-t_uPebiNvcclHRaPJuL6e4NYQ_Ku8z/s1600/1654134815711546-2.png"></a></span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For the contrast, I used a jelly roll quilt pack that I purchased from Austin Creative reuse. It's a Moda fabric collection from a few years ago.</span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpGgKDUYZbDux8TbewrfvTeVp-I5OvQvCJycMnkheKcCjxaTxSsjU-kljYTAKNDg5FtEDDL7xyIRd_B6ta21-r68_yHmNEgb37AnrWWU4W39os10J7e3EB-WtUspLrVvzdJ_QgjXQZhdRL/s1600/1654134812207787-3.png"></a><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpGgKDUYZbDux8TbewrfvTeVp-I5OvQvCJycMnkheKcCjxaTxSsjU-kljYTAKNDg5FtEDDL7xyIRd_B6ta21-r68_yHmNEgb37AnrWWU4W39os10J7e3EB-WtUspLrVvzdJ_QgjXQZhdRL/w288-h640/1654134812207787-3.png" width="288" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpGgKDUYZbDux8TbewrfvTeVp-I5OvQvCJycMnkheKcCjxaTxSsjU-kljYTAKNDg5FtEDDL7xyIRd_B6ta21-r68_yHmNEgb37AnrWWU4W39os10J7e3EB-WtUspLrVvzdJ_QgjXQZhdRL/s1600/1654134812207787-3.png"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I stitched the long ends together and then drew horizontal vertical and diagonal lines along the wrong side of the fabric. I stitched a quarter inch along both sides of the line and then cut the marked line open. This gave me rectangles stitched together on an angle. It's the same concept as the <a href="https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/magic-8-half-square-triangle-units-2821440" target="_blank">Magic 8 half square triangles.</a> Because this is not a square my output is a little different.</span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEyKk-ZkEGk8izhMTuTpEBozvP36mBL85hzoy6610tLfDejSNlNK4GN9G-OMSm1yRu-mPkSNUP0AZ9l30rJttseYJxc_ZEOJyx2nmxhyphenhyphenr3yms_b-NQ4V1zAtyRiMAteC8mElCsSWn7aeCK/s1600/1654134807911109-4.png"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEyKk-ZkEGk8izhMTuTpEBozvP36mBL85hzoy6610tLfDejSNlNK4GN9G-OMSm1yRu-mPkSNUP0AZ9l30rJttseYJxc_ZEOJyx2nmxhyphenhyphenr3yms_b-NQ4V1zAtyRiMAteC8mElCsSWn7aeCK/w465-h640/1654134807911109-4.png" width="465" /></span></a></div><div class="separator"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I pressed those seams open and then pieced them randomly together to form my base fabric. From that, I cut my two back pieces. The rest of the construction came together quickly and easily per the pattern instructions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div><div><div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFu7MiJg9_RqYiBXF083cWJEuqjiNdQt4FsQMj6fv-SvZ6gFmarm17rQcObci4mfNjv4vmg2mkc-SERa5spYdl5T1kndzwZU0hokxs2C_NBAahJTWRtA2OtQoOJzNnIbltniqwWUU_cRS/s1600/1654134803378014-5.png"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFu7MiJg9_RqYiBXF083cWJEuqjiNdQt4FsQMj6fv-SvZ6gFmarm17rQcObci4mfNjv4vmg2mkc-SERa5spYdl5T1kndzwZU0hokxs2C_NBAahJTWRtA2OtQoOJzNnIbltniqwWUU_cRS/w500-h640/1654134803378014-5.png" width="500" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I love the unassuming look of the front of this dress.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div><div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kZGJKHAdPd3oGUffmloya26ZbKuLr5TrKI5faTDcd3S3NMn_EEDJyZD8EjxfergO2e9wKtCt_ANOWoBsSxnQJ8JJMT23Fi_zPgVGjiAaghyphenhyphentORcqoGXzMhwSTkHr_NZD62LWCI8qFhvt/s1600/1654134799817495-6.png"></a><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kZGJKHAdPd3oGUffmloya26ZbKuLr5TrKI5faTDcd3S3NMn_EEDJyZD8EjxfergO2e9wKtCt_ANOWoBsSxnQJ8JJMT23Fi_zPgVGjiAaghyphenhyphentORcqoGXzMhwSTkHr_NZD62LWCI8qFhvt/w480-h640/1654134799817495-6.png" width="480" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kZGJKHAdPd3oGUffmloya26ZbKuLr5TrKI5faTDcd3S3NMn_EEDJyZD8EjxfergO2e9wKtCt_ANOWoBsSxnQJ8JJMT23Fi_zPgVGjiAaghyphenhyphentORcqoGXzMhwSTkHr_NZD62LWCI8qFhvt/s1600/1654134799817495-6.png"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The bold color in the back is a fun reward for giving this one a chance.</span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7T9_62_PuJ0sBA7ZBLcgiAtFxKfyf_vGFt9iLMbT3iady5Gi-K-RMdBcEt0YcJ3UkOxC5IC1uKIdvbLGEgC2prFgNRiuhpLVYcHYNb4deRlT_y5w6CkvOdMkmEw-ltXfgW0NiRxXMVRc_/w493-h640/1654134796001858-7.png" width="493" /></span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I made the size medium in the sleeved version. I began by making the sleeveless version, but I did not like it once I did. The sleeves are faced with bias tape and I felt they extended past my shoulder in an awkward way. If the dress did not have the patchwork, I would have simply trimmed the armscye to fit. As it is, I did not want to cut through the multiple seams of the piecing. I instead opted to add sleeves.</span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn2Wa6HbSvUr-a9zi7kTKLVssNe0mYMGRSyN36FGYu2nkyOIj5HQLKWsVFaY8byrgdumLX1Mynj31MBS0aAjQ23x8dWgG80NUzSrmpF9YWLm-M-IM3IvK6s0ACRklF3k1PIc4cE2b6Oc-N/s1600/1654134792419791-8.png"></a><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn2Wa6HbSvUr-a9zi7kTKLVssNe0mYMGRSyN36FGYu2nkyOIj5HQLKWsVFaY8byrgdumLX1Mynj31MBS0aAjQ23x8dWgG80NUzSrmpF9YWLm-M-IM3IvK6s0ACRklF3k1PIc4cE2b6Oc-N/w468-h640/1654134792419791-8.png" width="468" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn2Wa6HbSvUr-a9zi7kTKLVssNe0mYMGRSyN36FGYu2nkyOIj5HQLKWsVFaY8byrgdumLX1Mynj31MBS0aAjQ23x8dWgG80NUzSrmpF9YWLm-M-IM3IvK6s0ACRklF3k1PIc4cE2b6Oc-N/s1600/1654134792419791-8.png"></a></span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeN2-Br9PXUMrYs-tsBsp72hMGA_cOTDE8qiAa1k9Tf7pyeAPnibTi1Ch5Psvq0mv1A2XnoUjBSkELjF4PWj3MUHOuJeXYz70CCk17EuZdG3c5sKEO8Z3OfKBS_2481CDgyGN-imXuX-UC/w490-h640/1654134788140775-9.png" width="490" /></span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFuk0EfffLXYe7JaPpnfrBOLMUce3lnho0JhbKNeZqLyL_gXPWvQC5TbFm40GnjalU0WbXyXNvKIRKsX2qlm-XNbzxwv5J8rq1hrWkvcBoL8Vj4KzoVWhWzGU8MDlmU70pd7AdWQWfqE3/s1600/1654134784215136-10.png"></a><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFuk0EfffLXYe7JaPpnfrBOLMUce3lnho0JhbKNeZqLyL_gXPWvQC5TbFm40GnjalU0WbXyXNvKIRKsX2qlm-XNbzxwv5J8rq1hrWkvcBoL8Vj4KzoVWhWzGU8MDlmU70pd7AdWQWfqE3/w461-h640/1654134784215136-10.png" width="461" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFuk0EfffLXYe7JaPpnfrBOLMUce3lnho0JhbKNeZqLyL_gXPWvQC5TbFm40GnjalU0WbXyXNvKIRKsX2qlm-XNbzxwv5J8rq1hrWkvcBoL8Vj4KzoVWhWzGU8MDlmU70pd7AdWQWfqE3/s1600/1654134784215136-10.png"></a></span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The hem on this dress is slightly higher in the front than the back. A friend made this and mentioned that fact. Until I remembered it, I thought either it was poorly drafted or I did something wrong.</span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love a lightweight linen dress to help contend with the heat of the Summer. I love the <a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/products/cantaloupe-linen-blend-woven?keyword=linen%20Linen%20Blend%20Woven" target="_blank">cantaloupe color</a> Nature's Fabrics offers, so I may revisit this pattern.</span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7MlqyGssJEooi3-2B3O6pIGnKjlxVtX54kTDK0d8FW7pVgvJ4C_Lor9KBx3sYSRtERdrJW3hfNBoAYdaag2QwhUd0LggRGEcu7ULCx0e-jVD5URQd_z_CvERbYJWANeYjJB3YYFj1-5Z/w640-h640/1654141524981224-0.png" width="640" /></span></div></div><div class="separator"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I will be taking a machine sewing break for a bit. I will be down for yet another knee surgery. I will not know how long recuperation I will take until the procedure is done.</span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I will be using the down time to continue to prepare for my <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=698238&u=1840626&m=57630&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Represent! Embroider</a>y book release on September 25. I appreciate any prayers, good vibes and positive thoughts you care to send my way. Thanks!</span></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy sewing,</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca </span></div></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-86617589004157537542022-05-03T08:03:00.000-07:002022-05-03T08:03:16.380-07:00Me Made May 2022<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's Me Made May time! This challenge is designed to encourage people to make their own clothes and improve their relationship with their handmade wardrobe. You can read about the origins and goals of the <a href="http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com/p/about-me-made-may.html" target="_blank">challenge here.</a> I wear my me-made clothing frequently and I use this challenge to focus my making. This year while brainstorming with my friend Hillary, we came up with a fun theme for us to play with. We like to challenge each other to up our creative games and this year we are combining quilty goodness into our garment making. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana;">The intention of Me Made May is not specifically about making new things, but in part about sustainability and reuse. Given the size of my pattern and fabric stashes, using what I have is a focus of the challenge for me.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My goals are to:</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. Integrate pieced, patchwork, quilted elements into what I make.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. Use from my stash of pre-made, gifted and thrifted base materials. </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. Use patterns from my out of print, retro and vintage pattern stash.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. Add more separates.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. Wear my me made clothes daily.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Most of my time lately has been spent stitching up some of the 100 designs from my upcoming book<a href="https://www.ctpub.com/represent-embroidery/" target="_blank"> Represent! Embroidery.</a> What I am able to sew on my machine will largely be dictated by hand fatigue and the need for necessary breaks. </span></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The first project I want to share with you is this upcycled hexagon quilt top tunic.</span></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh82Wv1okUTh_RL1i1qv33rxdyXO4TQWG_hrTEajcLKddI9dGgM04vawCaKFkGVvNaSwbh4Baf4RX0TqRNKDVRVEa_fhFo0ZfyNSfPOF9kpJm9B586pYWWG9M56xRmWNfys6d_l1awxuFcX/s1600/1651532627637575-2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh82Wv1okUTh_RL1i1qv33rxdyXO4TQWG_hrTEajcLKddI9dGgM04vawCaKFkGVvNaSwbh4Baf4RX0TqRNKDVRVEa_fhFo0ZfyNSfPOF9kpJm9B586pYWWG9M56xRmWNfys6d_l1awxuFcX/s1600/1651532627637575-2.png" width="400" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A couple of years ago I was given a handmade hexagon quilt top from a friend. When she gave it to me she warned me that it was made using a mixture of polyester and cotton hexagons. She saw the mix was inconsistent and she could not see it selling in her store. She gave it to me and hoped I could use it. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div><div>-Big thanks to C & T Publishing for bringing my dream to life.</div><div><br /></div><div>From the publisher:<br /></div><div>
<div><div dir="auto">Bianca Springer brings you 10 projects and more than 100 designs in her upcoming book, Represent! Embroidery, to be released on September 25, 2022. </div></div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div><div dir="auto">Finally, an embroidery book for everyone! The fun motifs feature people in a full range of skin tones, hair textures and shapes. The designs are culturally relevant and tells a part of our shared stories. A robust collection of finished projects that readers of all colors can stitch up to reflect themselves and loved ones without painstaking alteration to the motifs. </div></div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div><div dir="auto">"Toni Morrison once said, 'If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.' These are the designs we want to stitch. These are the stories we want to tell. I hope makers will discuss, embrace, and celebrate this book with me." - Bianca Springer</div></div><div><div dir="auto">PRE-ORDER Represent! 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I have had Vogue 1234 in my pattern stash for quite a while. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRdQpCK0JHlLlCs2T4IIYkj3yNKYHf9uLSLXu3wV8yoMXuq696R7OXyo9TgJ-iM-5rwswutLQ9PmmawoJjw1L-oSXSG1wpOnNxAcy3-p8mU25NsyEnjqcodkeDvJa3-6d2uAdSVyRzDndOb2v7sukdicOUEOdOHajuYWvpN7CzjSBQItq34rYWQC9pNA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="980" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRdQpCK0JHlLlCs2T4IIYkj3yNKYHf9uLSLXu3wV8yoMXuq696R7OXyo9TgJ-iM-5rwswutLQ9PmmawoJjw1L-oSXSG1wpOnNxAcy3-p8mU25NsyEnjqcodkeDvJa3-6d2uAdSVyRzDndOb2v7sukdicOUEOdOHajuYWvpN7CzjSBQItq34rYWQC9pNA=w640-h640" width="640"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The global pandemic and the struggle to make useful, wearable pieces with limited places to wear them are in constant conflict for me. When I think about what to make lately, I am getting bored with the idea of making basics. I was looking for a challenge and this pattern is a good palate cleanser and a return to weird and wonderful making. How can you not love the angles and all the funky seamlines of this dress. </div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYo1RKd8ea8tmGTM87TxgIQZbhRwORezNugo8-r7fMRM1GXaQcQVyyiD9kIRtbkYe8m65dQevQwQ27jlBNsR-K83QNRD7BEnfbE54DTEF84la5JZCghFr5RximL3SY4pEip2uokmEW2qtvaNFVpmhit8vsDNN2nvCQ-MV5TGHUlU-4QqyVhNp_cqw7Pg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="620" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYo1RKd8ea8tmGTM87TxgIQZbhRwORezNugo8-r7fMRM1GXaQcQVyyiD9kIRtbkYe8m65dQevQwQ27jlBNsR-K83QNRD7BEnfbE54DTEF84la5JZCghFr5RximL3SY4pEip2uokmEW2qtvaNFVpmhit8vsDNN2nvCQ-MV5TGHUlU-4QqyVhNp_cqw7Pg=w640-h397" width="640"></a></div><br>Once the decision was made, I spent a lot of time contemplating fabric choices and placement options. I have seen this dress made up on <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/10973" target="_blank">pattern review</a> in solids, prints, and inspiring color-blocked options. For my first foray into this pattern, I chose to do a print and solid mix. I shopped <a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Nature's Fabrics </a>for two coordinating fabrics. I went with <a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/products/tan-distressed-dots-on-black-bamboo-spandex-jersey" target="_blank">tan distressed dots</a> for the print and <a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/products/black-bamboo-spandex-jersey-200-gsm" target="_blank">black bamboo spandex jersey</a> for the solid. I chose to highlight the print on the center front and back, the sleeves and the neckline.</div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I made size C based on my bust measurement. This pattern makes no accommodation for lengthening or shortening so I cut it as is. After cutting the pattern and the fabric out, I had planned to begin construction immediately. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHWs__PKGw3VEtocn2Xytnrdzuic_HYj-qBe2uZSZnl6pFm8eDcijf-ClPezzgU17fHf1woa04HHBVywjsMyeKL13yQxfuz4Ec4uSno43L8vV-MUwDiuk-L6J4963gkHdMFVpYsjDQYap-/w453-h640/1643679723024685-0.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="453"></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thanksimadethem.etsy.com" target="_blank">Mid-Century Pattern Weights</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The only thing that was a bit time consuming was the recommendation to wait until the garment was significantly constructed before using your serger to edge finish the seams. With typical knit garments, I usually do those steps simultaneously. This was a wise recommendation so you have fewer threads to unpick if you mismatch the placement. I made this mistake and unpicking a zigzag stretch stitch is no joke! I could not imagine having to unpick a serger seam.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I made no modifications to the pattern. The only change was I used my cover-stitch machine to finish the hem and neckline.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Many people commented about this pattern on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CZSjhWIlrv9/" target="_blank">my </a></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CZSjhWIlrv9/" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Instagram post.</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Many have it, but have hesitated to make it because of the intimidating looking instructions. I am here to say, it's different, not difficult; do it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy sewing,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-18090119235707082492021-12-08T10:44:00.001-08:002021-12-08T10:44:39.282-08:00Ankara Bound Luxe Cuddle Lamb Blanket<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>My son is obsessed with soft fabrics. I have had the pleasure of working with <a href="https://www.shannonfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Shannon Fabrics</a> for several articles for Sew News Magazine and recently, I joined their brand ambassador team. They are a very generous company and I received several welcome packages with their yummy fabrics. </span>With every delivery, my son wraps himself in the cuddly fabrics to enjoy the softness. Every attempt for me to disentangle him, has been met with reluctance because he constantly wants to be enrobed in them. On more than one occasion, I've had to unravel him from 6 yards of fabric.</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When Shannon Fabrics heard that he routinely wears the single-sided fleece garments inside out, to feel the softness, they told me about the double-sided options. They sent him several yards to celebrate his recent birthday.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Top of his list of projects for me to make was a blanket. I decided to make a bound option using Ankara fabric that he selected from my stash. This is a quick and easy project that gives a lot of comfort and character with a little bit of effort.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Here's a quick tutorial</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Supplies:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2.5 yards Double-sided Lamb Cuddle Luxe (54/56" x 90")</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1.5 yards Ankara fabric or 45" fabric of your choice</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Walking foot</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A heap of pins </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A sharp rotary cutter</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A rotary mat</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">6" quilting ruler</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Iron and board</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All purpose thread</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you are buying yardage, the 2.5 yards of Cuddle Luxe is ready to go. If you have more than that you will need to cut it down. I like to lay the fabric on carpet because the fibers keep everything from shifting. Measure 90" down the length of the fabric and cut across the width.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Use a quilting ruler to cut 8 strips of binding the length of your fabric (45") x 6" wide. If you are using wider fabric, you will require fewer strips.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-hSapOHonf-5GKMgFrhhxLjcTu9ikB_THgeb83QyZvvZMVKWJwcoVVD3K4m951c37G5Jt3sarUHOlF5SMCjErpvHQ7AyJBBZoeE8506AGRaMTSbUuaFseQMICppkGwivF1dMIdXtrkrU/s1600/1638846418906841-0.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-hSapOHonf-5GKMgFrhhxLjcTu9ikB_THgeb83QyZvvZMVKWJwcoVVD3K4m951c37G5Jt3sarUHOlF5SMCjErpvHQ7AyJBBZoeE8506AGRaMTSbUuaFseQMICppkGwivF1dMIdXtrkrU/w493-h640/1638846418906841-0.png" width="493" />
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</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy sewing,</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-7877091415116053752021-12-03T12:22:00.000-08:002021-12-03T12:22:04.932-08:00From Pinterest to Pleased. My Chunky Sweater Dreams <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIx_fxapY2p378v93FDwMCq9aEozGZAN-oPtpfqS4HitNk7hFV2eH6BYh3QpCLlaPY1LYCgAaqXSn_3sdpNHgbLn_uJV3IU04ZLLq4lgUi_lS7T0vkBMTWq_rWY0rDbOpZGNG1yvBj6Rov-hBAl4xwqsxLVetU0TiNrbEig9uyb1eNuJc8ToQHrKtGdg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIx_fxapY2p378v93FDwMCq9aEozGZAN-oPtpfqS4HitNk7hFV2eH6BYh3QpCLlaPY1LYCgAaqXSn_3sdpNHgbLn_uJV3IU04ZLLq4lgUi_lS7T0vkBMTWq_rWY0rDbOpZGNG1yvBj6Rov-hBAl4xwqsxLVetU0TiNrbEig9uyb1eNuJc8ToQHrKtGdg=w473-h640" width="473" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I don't know about you, but I have thousands of pins on my 100+Pinterest boards. Many of my pins are aspirational and interesting, but I have rarely taken the next step to execute them. I have had a chunky sweater dress with a voluminous sleeve on one of my boards for a few years. I love the chunky cowl, the texture of the fabric, and the big sleeves of this Fall staple.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEvsfQJQUJBuyqNZ2tMnFoG5ttvngnnxS9tW9e0u9MVPMsPV_YBCJ7lmo4rCh0TMUlHjsr5rgLleIAa4sdcJw0UncOCtoZ9NT0COAnx7T7-62GM8F2XFTfdlDUOHuoOux4LShNXZdT9zfDfGbsPDXjfvMu8whAm2CVO37obb8yK4_ry1WHQjkaNPWFhw=s562" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="415" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEvsfQJQUJBuyqNZ2tMnFoG5ttvngnnxS9tW9e0u9MVPMsPV_YBCJ7lmo4rCh0TMUlHjsr5rgLleIAa4sdcJw0UncOCtoZ9NT0COAnx7T7-62GM8F2XFTfdlDUOHuoOux4LShNXZdT9zfDfGbsPDXjfvMu8whAm2CVO37obb8yK4_ry1WHQjkaNPWFhw=w472-h640" width="472" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The sweater is available for purchase, in synthetic fibers and on what looks like a fast fashion website. Those factors did not appeal to me so I decided to make my own.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was hoping for a wide wale ribbed knit fabric like that shown in the photo. I went to the <a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/products/honey-organic-cotton-thermal-grown-in-the-usa" target="_blank">Nature's Fabric</a> and was tempted away from my original plan by the <a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/pages/rapid-search-results?q=organic%20cotton%20thermal&page=1&sort_order=relevance" target="_blank">wide range of colors of organic cotton thermals they offer.</a> I chose the Honey for the yummy color and texture.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTT7jUpvnG-VdP9QNmc25JU_sUdWsvEEUmGuuFe2AWp6JRMyh_RL8WXjciQngf5EtfRrhW22j3P7NGoULmd083t2g5_yX6J1S6ifJew3H72fSHqmVyg5Ky4fLLII-_EjbQpSlzoaB0sih/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="851" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTT7jUpvnG-VdP9QNmc25JU_sUdWsvEEUmGuuFe2AWp6JRMyh_RL8WXjciQngf5EtfRrhW22j3P7NGoULmd083t2g5_yX6J1S6ifJew3H72fSHqmVyg5Ky4fLLII-_EjbQpSlzoaB0sih/w640-h640/image.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I hit my extensive pattern stash and pulled two patterns, one vintage one current with the plan to hack them to get what I want. <span style="text-align: left;">I chose this vintage simplicity turtleneck pattern because I really wanted some drama with the neckline. <i>(If you have a mock/turtleneck pattern on hand, extend the cowl to 17in. for a similar look.)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrQJekBDR72Cb1xfegBF53w0llbr6Lsn29ih-7FKZOhqKhTljGQ24tXCOK2n4EhpXYWJcihcruOkbmONvb5bnjlWPN6cnxuogV52twzXwYvQaAkNvZj8KWviGL4HqdwxTb2t6cNDygBjc/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPrQJekBDR72Cb1xfegBF53w0llbr6Lsn29ih-7FKZOhqKhTljGQ24tXCOK2n4EhpXYWJcihcruOkbmONvb5bnjlWPN6cnxuogV52twzXwYvQaAkNvZj8KWviGL4HqdwxTb2t6cNDygBjc/w480-h640/image.png" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;">For the sleeves, I chose Vogue 1700 <span style="text-align: justify;">for the streamlined then, voluminous sleeve option of this top. It is perfect for the look I was hoping to achieve.</span></div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZ9HUWmXu6hhzZAJ_9RyelPj-BlRaAdwpCuDU7CCTx9S85qM_Ti7ZMNAllSJlRm2QzGXMY1K2RwFb1m5kSwGiv1RBqyPqbORSVWZTox6tufdKNn1mIWSyYFHI8yvVtSTvtUk0oqmTT0n4/" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1489" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZ9HUWmXu6hhzZAJ_9RyelPj-BlRaAdwpCuDU7CCTx9S85qM_Ti7ZMNAllSJlRm2QzGXMY1K2RwFb1m5kSwGiv1RBqyPqbORSVWZTox6tufdKNn1mIWSyYFHI8yvVtSTvtUk0oqmTT0n4/w464-h640/image.png" width="464" /></a></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The construction was pretty straightforward. I kept the front and back bodice and upper sleeve of the of the vintage Simplicity dress. I cut the balloon sleeve and lower cuff of the Vogue pattern. I had 2 yards of fabric to work with. As you can see in the photo, I positioned the pattern to fit, not adhere to the grainline direction. Because it is a knit fabric, the fit will not be affected by this adjustment. I would not do this with a woven fabric, however. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPYle-du5meSgMFa_41PG8WCiLWYpVbIFfG7czwjy_rbSqmbPOcKQxY-wrkZFUW23nOmet4rqReflZ1uoIWY4ySreNzlo9sonkKOqk4u4WaH49fX191drRR8T6pqvy9zOAjBEfvdm3_ZLjcKZXXAbrtOsWwBwhBXzxuVTUusqY5G6IkNwN3epQntNcsQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1495" data-original-width="2048" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPYle-du5meSgMFa_41PG8WCiLWYpVbIFfG7czwjy_rbSqmbPOcKQxY-wrkZFUW23nOmet4rqReflZ1uoIWY4ySreNzlo9sonkKOqk4u4WaH49fX191drRR8T6pqvy9zOAjBEfvdm3_ZLjcKZXXAbrtOsWwBwhBXzxuVTUusqY5G6IkNwN3epQntNcsQ=w400-h293" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The balloon panel is gathered to fit between the sleeve and cuff.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> (The pictured pattern weights and pincushion pattern are available <a href="http://www.thanksimadethem.etsy.com" target="_blank">in my Etsy store.</a>)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXsKB1XPPZIMHMN6UzbDesrAgITbwdsTY275LBQjivqOc0TS9_RulbETN0rV2CwwHaqid07gsqkActn03SUfhC55A7tdpYq0Dy_sz0pbOfJqFDIFSz0Id7qgZCxAUJmi8G4LaHtxOlYZtFTHna1nqXP_S4keEjQacSZbduGXMLD1_y8ABub0PHLYG6yg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1711" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXsKB1XPPZIMHMN6UzbDesrAgITbwdsTY275LBQjivqOc0TS9_RulbETN0rV2CwwHaqid07gsqkActn03SUfhC55A7tdpYq0Dy_sz0pbOfJqFDIFSz0Id7qgZCxAUJmi8G4LaHtxOlYZtFTHna1nqXP_S4keEjQacSZbduGXMLD1_y8ABub0PHLYG6yg=w334-h400" width="334" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I stitched the sleeve in flat and sewed it with my serger.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgiGCfZEKrBnMtrE-EBdfvLPIwPDzobI-O7mWIKEwSQ70aBgqnAdjoTUZRsqoHbB7F3sYTT3DUUxDzMAWJtlsI_BqJuaytJqNK8rzTj5iOXn0Wpw1GA9-gijGzT2Sp9pasQ_CKlvXRtA-63gG4tZBgoXF--emMpDjibxhd3Ga81-FEL7NYfRQfRxWqgA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1115" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgiGCfZEKrBnMtrE-EBdfvLPIwPDzobI-O7mWIKEwSQ70aBgqnAdjoTUZRsqoHbB7F3sYTT3DUUxDzMAWJtlsI_BqJuaytJqNK8rzTj5iOXn0Wpw1GA9-gijGzT2Sp9pasQ_CKlvXRtA-63gG4tZBgoXF--emMpDjibxhd3Ga81-FEL7NYfRQfRxWqgA=w347-h640" width="347" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I have a cover-stitch machine and am trying to use it more frequently on knit fabrics. For this project however, I opted to use a blind-hem stitch so as to not draw a line across the hemline. </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/a/AVvXsEhhh40A2EgUtmHOOxwO7Q3o2_hAEEhJWcbYIBEhKEK2U8MafLfODzfNNucPANLdIuz_mTpMargAfKr-XVdYD-_EKzDGKNc5nqQRtBPnhB2e7vdgvlvHP1vccdjagXrU3MyH22gzp_gz76G_5A3KB3I1IW0VbqCDR-omhoPa6dJWsuxw4k3BSPf68JjbBA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1992" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhh40A2EgUtmHOOxwO7Q3o2_hAEEhJWcbYIBEhKEK2U8MafLfODzfNNucPANLdIuz_mTpMargAfKr-XVdYD-_EKzDGKNc5nqQRtBPnhB2e7vdgvlvHP1vccdjagXrU3MyH22gzp_gz76G_5A3KB3I1IW0VbqCDR-omhoPa6dJWsuxw4k3BSPf68JjbBA=w389-h400" width="389" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I am so in love with this sweater! It is just what I wanted and more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzPmlIcGBc2a-noFb4FbglEtY3tSVk3YAsRl6jDZ9vh3jPTsryy2qZJranZ6Tm-SMSjT4426teAn3zcNm7UJIQ7YmLcXD0jreTS2l_4XNInFrhD0P_mnLs7zq6m68ON8O1G_d9ntlkkUPVlm6RZj1cAVC9wosEj9Uffqti4I5TcESfXnW-UbQmEqAxCw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzPmlIcGBc2a-noFb4FbglEtY3tSVk3YAsRl6jDZ9vh3jPTsryy2qZJranZ6Tm-SMSjT4426teAn3zcNm7UJIQ7YmLcXD0jreTS2l_4XNInFrhD0P_mnLs7zq6m68ON8O1G_d9ntlkkUPVlm6RZj1cAVC9wosEj9Uffqti4I5TcESfXnW-UbQmEqAxCw=w426-h640" width="426" /></a><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I love the interest of the sleeve!</div></span></div></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkavDHcw4rDn8ZFf3bHSsV2AJoTOf6LLpou9V0BHbeRR3ibf_QorXcpzTCKn1NNgRbO2qzvhsR996omfcSLNTINLzJkPeB8KlUoVNWQdibc1BfkTyHamyx6mkzBiDLMu9ZD700eMAeuBIO8DIEbMtcaybN8opwUDVFq-tF1s8oA6LuhQEE_L5PubivFQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1165" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkavDHcw4rDn8ZFf3bHSsV2AJoTOf6LLpou9V0BHbeRR3ibf_QorXcpzTCKn1NNgRbO2qzvhsR996omfcSLNTINLzJkPeB8KlUoVNWQdibc1BfkTyHamyx6mkzBiDLMu9ZD700eMAeuBIO8DIEbMtcaybN8opwUDVFq-tF1s8oA6LuhQEE_L5PubivFQ=w364-h640" width="364" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The fullness and drama of the cowl is wonderful</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhscL_WziXje9iyWoFziLrA48m01teSYod-hT7WSNecjAUteccQ2AnXW1rzkm5fYh1zaH2kcPZZynCA1UA93J7WlqcHR0k5SOCBOqfzlCfmZGf-HGikY30O9JEIWaQeCAyrFe5HnLvoWrMhOpu5NhsknGWpA0j-PaEeyv4GAZvk3gsm8mFefSTXUnuF6A=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhscL_WziXje9iyWoFziLrA48m01teSYod-hT7WSNecjAUteccQ2AnXW1rzkm5fYh1zaH2kcPZZynCA1UA93J7WlqcHR0k5SOCBOqfzlCfmZGf-HGikY30O9JEIWaQeCAyrFe5HnLvoWrMhOpu5NhsknGWpA0j-PaEeyv4GAZvk3gsm8mFefSTXUnuF6A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">and a tiny bit silly.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ4UdjADvytDbPHWhuPaur6FimK8UcFphhasyPn3IrwhiLpx12tXEOJH87cB447jEE_J8cBAzbd7XmUNK1K4IHxi5lpNGxQYa2gUua_GdRkpr2cjMUBC6Bapbs_P1ZzLHWHrImtnH5qh24HPsf3nd_qjySPrDd17EEM6h3umOCIf3Uxz2YEBIbj_KE_w=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1570" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ4UdjADvytDbPHWhuPaur6FimK8UcFphhasyPn3IrwhiLpx12tXEOJH87cB447jEE_J8cBAzbd7XmUNK1K4IHxi5lpNGxQYa2gUua_GdRkpr2cjMUBC6Bapbs_P1ZzLHWHrImtnH5qh24HPsf3nd_qjySPrDd17EEM6h3umOCIf3Uxz2YEBIbj_KE_w=w490-h640" width="490" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The back is pretty simple with no shaping for a loose fit.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQC0ftyTJPuFVUaTb97GmENTLDmk6QAbqLgBxeBbQetpHDrAZeHHRkzSnNC4Trz5BMF36UfX4237AFv7Q5nwEI1A5EqCbOMZ41JHFCLsNtEEShkKh09bp7GAdQHmOZY-IUh2rMqsNhqcj7oK62DH8m_OY_07YyxYlP-tzk3nZYPQCRPAQ7oSymouS3yg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQC0ftyTJPuFVUaTb97GmENTLDmk6QAbqLgBxeBbQetpHDrAZeHHRkzSnNC4Trz5BMF36UfX4237AFv7Q5nwEI1A5EqCbOMZ41JHFCLsNtEEShkKh09bp7GAdQHmOZY-IUh2rMqsNhqcj7oK62DH8m_OY_07YyxYlP-tzk3nZYPQCRPAQ7oSymouS3yg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It is December on the calendar which means we are having mild Fall weather here in Texas <span style="font-size: x-small;">(if you watch the news you know cuckoo bananas is the way of things down here!)</span>. I am looking forward to a few months of sweater, jeans and boots for my go to dressing. I will be adding a few more of these to my closet. The way Little Miss has been eyeing this one, I am sure I will need to add a few to her closet as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgM-Mw-NEzrhjA4w-If8LwAl3Amtl5LvlxokGt-BPbhmngmPRY3Zx5JFU5k3rtmG1RC5a5PAgCTjV775LKLrft320j_COa0v4L28auMLGGm50LTtnUUGlBX60ka9fy8ysre0yNgpOFh-N1q40vtWXJnmi7WVq7pG_K-JuVQxG6ccMYQmFDg6laqIzZBnQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgM-Mw-NEzrhjA4w-If8LwAl3Amtl5LvlxokGt-BPbhmngmPRY3Zx5JFU5k3rtmG1RC5a5PAgCTjV775LKLrft320j_COa0v4L28auMLGGm50LTtnUUGlBX60ka9fy8ysre0yNgpOFh-N1q40vtWXJnmi7WVq7pG_K-JuVQxG6ccMYQmFDg6laqIzZBnQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Sewing,</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div><p></p></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-60249481779675144232021-10-05T08:45:00.001-07:002021-10-05T08:45:12.425-07:00New Work From Home Fabric!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghfKVqqIjJTCMnuZKYieugSyBtu7Fi50HRQdzMoXLh8Bze0LOHf9Ezbs4fgoK-Wto9cRhM61k35QBIrPYT31qSRLFOnVrA5qFsFu6fDVcvSyb98DbV1W4Fuw7JW66woc9NsiCxNXxGWdih/s2048/comfy+%25286%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghfKVqqIjJTCMnuZKYieugSyBtu7Fi50HRQdzMoXLh8Bze0LOHf9Ezbs4fgoK-Wto9cRhM61k35QBIrPYT31qSRLFOnVrA5qFsFu6fDVcvSyb98DbV1W4Fuw7JW66woc9NsiCxNXxGWdih/w480-h640/comfy+%25286%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When I feel like wearing sweats or yoga pants but I must wear a dress, this is the dress for me! I love when I make something and it surprises me. This dress did just that! My go-to outfits most of this homebound year have had casual comfort as the paramount feature. Few of them have been dresses. With this make that is going to change. When I chose this <a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/search?page=2&q=bullet+knit" target="_blank">bullet knit from Nature's Fabrics</a> I knew it would be comfortable. When I paired it with this pattern, I didn't know I would want to wear it all the time.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtf1RbP6t_9shwt8i7qFMXLtf6x63jgbi8ff8PHYhxJi6wktFZ_d5JXvRLTRezDOZ5qCXYQo4Jv9CBuWMibCVqgThuetLbrauKGC9NdbIVV_puruHeNZeY0xoY9MmOrbRdFMdr-0rwieGs/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="975" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtf1RbP6t_9shwt8i7qFMXLtf6x63jgbi8ff8PHYhxJi6wktFZ_d5JXvRLTRezDOZ5qCXYQo4Jv9CBuWMibCVqgThuetLbrauKGC9NdbIVV_puruHeNZeY0xoY9MmOrbRdFMdr-0rwieGs/w448-h640/image.png" width="448" /></a></div><br />I love this faux wrap dress with ruched details. I chose to make view D with the the gathers at the shoulders. The construction was easy and I sewed it mainly on my serger. The bullet knit is a stable knit, so it can be sewn on a standard machine if you don't own a serger. </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><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/AVvXsEiBuVyT7GP3BO8A04pJ00Ml_g_nkbN9EsOlZQ2fTkcuCb2LL9-W2S_0TJf2z2rjBC2Fk1pYYU_eBJLhazmx8A226NATPqT4Ou9bQhSCtUBFwOwnZFh7ciAxKjkX-Wz0YzSHs4JZ-6zPdjwu/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="620" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBuVyT7GP3BO8A04pJ00Ml_g_nkbN9EsOlZQ2fTkcuCb2LL9-W2S_0TJf2z2rjBC2Fk1pYYU_eBJLhazmx8A226NATPqT4Ou9bQhSCtUBFwOwnZFh7ciAxKjkX-Wz0YzSHs4JZ-6zPdjwu/w397-h400/image.png" width="397" /></a></div><br />I have used bullet knit to make dresses, tops and cardigans. I love all of them. When I was planning this project, I started to feel you might get bored with more of this fabric from me. In the end, I went ahead because I want you get into this fabric! </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6i950YqE1_aesyh7lUlM9RCKT9n8mBPl3TheGcW5ckzRBtfJB19xe0NQLyz7RKVqZ0qaHL6e2J-hwwbcB2YHfkale9caGDcR24kNUPcsoiScHmtfm_QA_hfKC8u-IJj7NpgiAifqsI1Sq/s2048/comfy+%25284%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6i950YqE1_aesyh7lUlM9RCKT9n8mBPl3TheGcW5ckzRBtfJB19xe0NQLyz7RKVqZ0qaHL6e2J-hwwbcB2YHfkale9caGDcR24kNUPcsoiScHmtfm_QA_hfKC8u-IJj7NpgiAifqsI1Sq/w480-h640/comfy+%25284%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is the dress you wear when you have to look like you care, but you want to feel like you're lounging. It's the perfect dress when you want to be comfy, but need to pop on a Teams meeting or a Zoom call.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0MaP5zNSGhmGwT31ppz4kQxWGrMZfUq6YDZF3FUyJOFPU3fD-EK7A4X5uL5ov80D-hKEwZBqwwznjSEYclD5AlaS2ayXU0KaL-u-lru5Kyw4TAG3TRR04mwGN3kENPEwT_QpTZ0mP6wx/s2048/comfy+%25287%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0MaP5zNSGhmGwT31ppz4kQxWGrMZfUq6YDZF3FUyJOFPU3fD-EK7A4X5uL5ov80D-hKEwZBqwwznjSEYclD5AlaS2ayXU0KaL-u-lru5Kyw4TAG3TRR04mwGN3kENPEwT_QpTZ0mP6wx/w480-h640/comfy+%25287%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is the dress I wish I had when I was pregnant and nursing my babies. The stretch of the fabric would have easily accommodated my growing belly and the neckline would have made it perfect for breastfeeding. I am not going down that road anymore. I will however, make this dress again and possibly modify it for tops.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMqBtu4XvNe_uhtH1cysOo6tTJHqyHIkdxyP16AnWqLHpV0zcA3EDs9-H2USI8j4OZ7MLJ4aEpEZwT8c8vHcdFiP57M4HQXYhq3zU2356aGUPbWhPUktfVOEpjy30hxbKMjzMH3CMiLgQ/s2048/comfy+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1650" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMqBtu4XvNe_uhtH1cysOo6tTJHqyHIkdxyP16AnWqLHpV0zcA3EDs9-H2USI8j4OZ7MLJ4aEpEZwT8c8vHcdFiP57M4HQXYhq3zU2356aGUPbWhPUktfVOEpjy30hxbKMjzMH3CMiLgQ/w516-h640/comfy+%25282%2529.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In terms of sizing, I cut my regular size and could have gone down by one because of the stretch of this knit. I have seen other versions that have zero ease, but that is not my style. Because of the folds, tucks and gathers I am happy with the fit.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWNryVrOUHWxU9_XrA8XVVvs3TdWgdgEx-4jmVq_LhEiUaQYExAhv7a-9sCtefE6tLIgQvcW8eRIZoFfH0rSl5XO1eQ2QyOg4uySVloZNXTYKHBxxmIWg1Rf8pAXagGXr1jRwXcF09iex/s2048/comfy+%25285%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1606" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWNryVrOUHWxU9_XrA8XVVvs3TdWgdgEx-4jmVq_LhEiUaQYExAhv7a-9sCtefE6tLIgQvcW8eRIZoFfH0rSl5XO1eQ2QyOg4uySVloZNXTYKHBxxmIWg1Rf8pAXagGXr1jRwXcF09iex/w502-h640/comfy+%25285%2529.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I don't remember when I bought this pattern, but it is now out of print. There are a few available for sale if you want this exact pattern. If you are open to a suggestion <a href="https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/our-brands/burda-style/burda-style-pattern-6211-misses-mock-wrap-dresses/" target="_blank">Burda 6211</a> is a good match.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZE5l-YE7-RVuHQEaBE9AmoPrXTmdnHHLK8zzyprasmQjM5geq6Bh5Hqs0FLlMJMrf8Nr56es-zCI4EjwOCUO5MNMVLl9F6QraPcMos1uyfy2tmFukiRgDxtPW-8rNDq4V2E3QgFj67Bg/s2048/comfy+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZE5l-YE7-RVuHQEaBE9AmoPrXTmdnHHLK8zzyprasmQjM5geq6Bh5Hqs0FLlMJMrf8Nr56es-zCI4EjwOCUO5MNMVLl9F6QraPcMos1uyfy2tmFukiRgDxtPW-8rNDq4V2E3QgFj67Bg/w480-h640/comfy+%25283%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am planning my Fall and Winter projects and it will be all about</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> comfort. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do you have a secret pajamas pattern that you love?</span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Sewing,</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></p>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-8669275938682134082021-09-22T06:36:00.001-07:002021-09-22T08:56:26.468-07:00Raving for Rayon Challis <p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUP7sO3MoRi285m0QeEyaR7gxaqYgvxtArWhwIqIL_qZB4bWqCQfncxrIq53oR_EKkTPCrF_ZSF89eFYuK9jHzq4NeFzP1lAUB3ZRl9iCHu1QL45ZHVs3-1KZGQNE72M2xetyPiTr2AcaO/s2048/COLUMN+%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2047" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUP7sO3MoRi285m0QeEyaR7gxaqYgvxtArWhwIqIL_qZB4bWqCQfncxrIq53oR_EKkTPCrF_ZSF89eFYuK9jHzq4NeFzP1lAUB3ZRl9iCHu1QL45ZHVs3-1KZGQNE72M2xetyPiTr2AcaO/w640-h640/COLUMN+%25287%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div dir="auto"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As a child I enjoyed watching the A-team "I pity the fool!" and the phrase "I love it when a plan comes together" has stuck with me over the years. This dress started as a pitiful dress and was an example of a plan not coming together! Read on to see what went wrong, then right.</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was tremendously excited to see the new line of designer rayon challis by <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/search?keywords=rayon" target="_blank">Riley Blake Designs.</a> The prints range from bold and colorful to subtle and muted. The fabric is silky with a smooth hand and lovely drape. I fell in love with several of them with the mind to make vintage maxi dresses from patterns in my stash. I chose the Tidalwave design for my first project.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcRENqNTy_NGLG3rGOAi-YGDxGNN3YnxmnFJIJNM45Y4PUikaTl90q0S-9A-tL4RPEVOKcDO2asFwdUFsL7IdBMO13wpqqtn_x5o1pTfDLW4cJWibPld6zX_W3a0oAXGxqkpP48dbKnTs/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcRENqNTy_NGLG3rGOAi-YGDxGNN3YnxmnFJIJNM45Y4PUikaTl90q0S-9A-tL4RPEVOKcDO2asFwdUFsL7IdBMO13wpqqtn_x5o1pTfDLW4cJWibPld6zX_W3a0oAXGxqkpP48dbKnTs/w400-h400/image.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />After much deliberation and consultation with a friend, I chose Simplicity 5383 from the '80's. I love the full maxi length, the square neck line, the gathered inset, shoulder ties and side seam pockets. I felt it was a perfect pattern to showcase this lovely fabric.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmrRa1rE-ZOmysNFxb6OHHucL5UsVt0e7_YlgC8DG2EJs7KRVkBL6VHtHeroV8Sbf2lzrr8aVAuuaec2f_r_l1qe5PlCaesDTMpy1gkRqXXo2SW9UGVp31ts4BKv0Wa24Qnk9bluaJpX4M/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1670" data-original-width="1138" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmrRa1rE-ZOmysNFxb6OHHucL5UsVt0e7_YlgC8DG2EJs7KRVkBL6VHtHeroV8Sbf2lzrr8aVAuuaec2f_r_l1qe5PlCaesDTMpy1gkRqXXo2SW9UGVp31ts4BKv0Wa24Qnk9bluaJpX4M/w437-h640/image.png" width="437" /></a></div><br />Rayon challis can be a challenge to work with because of its silkiness. I find it best to cut the fabric with<a href="http://www.thanksimadethem.etsy.com" target="_blank"> my pattern weights,</a> a rotary mat and cutter with a very sharp blade. These tools help me move quickly across the fabric preventing shifting as I go. </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/AVvXsEi6v3nCgtgkyurDRw5Ym7swnKs-Y3g5ENrnR9vXeH2m4mnRAgcT4OQbbj20XateGVH5I-PeRia4rBFm-a7ggsmnQ9Q0RADY2oQvAG1945AeJvawo3q8Wd1rcAFHTp2UOb2HXYhi2MqDndRd/s2048/IMG_20210921_131222__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1302" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6v3nCgtgkyurDRw5Ym7swnKs-Y3g5ENrnR9vXeH2m4mnRAgcT4OQbbj20XateGVH5I-PeRia4rBFm-a7ggsmnQ9Q0RADY2oQvAG1945AeJvawo3q8Wd1rcAFHTp2UOb2HXYhi2MqDndRd/w406-h640/IMG_20210921_131222__01.jpg" width="406" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">During construction I find it best to pin aggressively to keep the layers together. and I like to use a serger to finish the seams.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXXp_7O6nrcO0Bs1cZV9C7tighCr5cdtkETMkCR64U7STPppzAtJwfNQ1DeDG2T9p2bGUGwjSkna7rlB_JpYOxTOnXjaK9IANHAnxTaha7sxf4GybJf4l6XvyzMIkzKgS8ovTyBUPmGgza/s2643/IMG_20210921_131717.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2643" data-original-width="1189" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXXp_7O6nrcO0Bs1cZV9C7tighCr5cdtkETMkCR64U7STPppzAtJwfNQ1DeDG2T9p2bGUGwjSkna7rlB_JpYOxTOnXjaK9IANHAnxTaha7sxf4GybJf4l6XvyzMIkzKgS8ovTyBUPmGgza/w288-h640/IMG_20210921_131717.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I worked on this dress while video chatting with a friend as she sewed in her sewing studio miles away. I was really enjoyed the process of making this. My track record with vintage patterns has been very successful over the years. I know what size works for me in each of the big four brands and usually I have few fit issues. I tried on this dress and it was a frumpy disaster!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyjupUHB8LkGoyXK4GB_Nr322w_MYh1srUkH0cIm-iHoJ1dd66d8lEANy1gMBrEFJEVu7TzPFLSXyMP0V_DZoBnCUuMA-Ume42G_h43_6AyjdGwETvaeJR5lqLRnXe-0AtIGSuVnirniqd/s2048/IMG_20210917_171202__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1118" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyjupUHB8LkGoyXK4GB_Nr322w_MYh1srUkH0cIm-iHoJ1dd66d8lEANy1gMBrEFJEVu7TzPFLSXyMP0V_DZoBnCUuMA-Ume42G_h43_6AyjdGwETvaeJR5lqLRnXe-0AtIGSuVnirniqd/w350-h640/IMG_20210917_171202__01.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I made it exactly to size, but it was really wide and super long. Yes, this pattern has a lot of ease but it didn't even fit in the places that were supposed to be close to the body. I was disappointed. I put the dress in time-out and decided to rethink the project.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I considered converting it into a skirt, but in the end, I really wanted this to be a maxi dress. I decided to modify it to work with McCalls 7405.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8fAu2rfPM68Al_pmHeAa7M5lY-n1O40bSdNX0tQtrRG3CeIsrW2pc0Bdal_d1hw9fi1xlWV0sUlYUmcJ-nCZF2ZKVrSEX3rX0IwYUs1mMqs6W6DlgtENDrWR4z7NgwHPeMaUkSqLpKfVs/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1549" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8fAu2rfPM68Al_pmHeAa7M5lY-n1O40bSdNX0tQtrRG3CeIsrW2pc0Bdal_d1hw9fi1xlWV0sUlYUmcJ-nCZF2ZKVrSEX3rX0IwYUs1mMqs6W6DlgtENDrWR4z7NgwHPeMaUkSqLpKfVs/w485-h640/image.png" width="485" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CQqfV_UMZL8/" target="_blank">made this dress before </a>and really like it. I thought the detail of the front inset of the original dress brought some added dimension to the overall look of my modified dress. Because there was so much excess fabric, I simply laid the new pattern on the center front and back folds of the dress and recut it. I eliminated the pockets out of resentment for the failure; I didn't want to do anymore work on it. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjHtOuihTq9zk7O-NEjtVIs8-llUZh5y5B_xuQa4yMv-hpnrdm_aK6lwcrvIzfdBbtbrERi8udmnpOizCQk-tiiJiKR88H5U53rL8TmEAcDOsJ8L4je1veSKyNWg9xn2LJl69c23TjlRd/s2048/COLUMN+%252815%2529.jpg" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1714" data-original-width="2048" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinjHtOuihTq9zk7O-NEjtVIs8-llUZh5y5B_xuQa4yMv-hpnrdm_aK6lwcrvIzfdBbtbrERi8udmnpOizCQk-tiiJiKR88H5U53rL8TmEAcDOsJ8L4je1veSKyNWg9xn2LJl69c23TjlRd/w640-h536/COLUMN+%252815%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The neckline casing makes it easy to adjust for more or less coverage with the back slit. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXx9-zpPN-8jb4ajAkK7kXMZv1boVsNnJ_eCyCNCmB84iAsi68fqTeeVIUUOed8LQHR8B0jhv9DyYg2rgWWYfTBkJOzUiufILrYfnQweEOX-RhkfWDbVQnmvZk2D_p9p3_FgPOBcovR4-/s2048/COLUMN+%252813%2529.jpg" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1370" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXx9-zpPN-8jb4ajAkK7kXMZv1boVsNnJ_eCyCNCmB84iAsi68fqTeeVIUUOed8LQHR8B0jhv9DyYg2rgWWYfTBkJOzUiufILrYfnQweEOX-RhkfWDbVQnmvZk2D_p9p3_FgPOBcovR4-/w428-h640/COLUMN+%252813%2529.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Though the calendar is hinting at Fall, it is still Summer weather here in the Texas Gulf Coast. This lightweight fabric with the two leg vents is perfect for the heat.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKu287oYE-Fozf8YSvmSgcrKXYEQ8on50ZmRNdYn3T88pLpPVLwBazYId9LsCnQg9M8cuvBcsikATPxI4qG1FdduLNdX5_UfYb4GiW7BDYhnm3QX-HiqOTAf_bqRn5IJJ6uI9NYU-j35OA/s2048/COLUMN+%25289%2529.jpg" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2047" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKu287oYE-Fozf8YSvmSgcrKXYEQ8on50ZmRNdYn3T88pLpPVLwBazYId9LsCnQg9M8cuvBcsikATPxI4qG1FdduLNdX5_UfYb4GiW7BDYhnm3QX-HiqOTAf_bqRn5IJJ6uI9NYU-j35OA/w640-h640/COLUMN+%25289%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think I will use the other prints to make transitional tunics as we move into Fall. For those, I will use tried and tested patterns for guaranteed success.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8hi6GoGUG0RWEkOR8fLfywME_57D55Ij_ia1qmOOP0Jm3wKkzCBpVJrSDy0X-P8-sQi7YFAVJb0C3MwEaACTr5ygOmdzCg72BPo-yUiOM0NDphkgm-m23baDhvQ76IaDbf-qMVLoNAaI/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8hi6GoGUG0RWEkOR8fLfywME_57D55Ij_ia1qmOOP0Jm3wKkzCBpVJrSDy0X-P8-sQi7YFAVJb0C3MwEaACTr5ygOmdzCg72BPo-yUiOM0NDphkgm-m23baDhvQ76IaDbf-qMVLoNAaI/w200-h200/image.png" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKpwDHim4ah1_3io5GOKk1ffS1-8JX7q8hLulhWusQGFqW-FK2ZXP1HgfxP3Bft04jVYDbKVpntnQVyzFyE5ArJNm9isbt686LfGM0iL7fNmYcvURDSRzRb9fXJ5K7kMnVkZm97_qjGUkc/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKpwDHim4ah1_3io5GOKk1ffS1-8JX7q8hLulhWusQGFqW-FK2ZXP1HgfxP3Bft04jVYDbKVpntnQVyzFyE5ArJNm9isbt686LfGM0iL7fNmYcvURDSRzRb9fXJ5K7kMnVkZm97_qjGUkc/w200-h200/image.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0RZzGH0uHLiAM0HUYYk9e-pB-bwJOHedr4mq__YMmW0v2hqU3-38HmFWVlHDrqQ9MQ7Kn6K_9Yq1d_fgLH287WV_WL5eKa_MGog0d77yaN_9gTruJ8-Qpkb_48eV8zz0jlmD7nyl-Pw0P/s2048/COLUMN+%252818%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1631" data-original-width="2048" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0RZzGH0uHLiAM0HUYYk9e-pB-bwJOHedr4mq__YMmW0v2hqU3-38HmFWVlHDrqQ9MQ7Kn6K_9Yq1d_fgLH287WV_WL5eKa_MGog0d77yaN_9gTruJ8-Qpkb_48eV8zz0jlmD7nyl-Pw0P/w640-h510/COLUMN+%252818%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><br /><p></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Sewing,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-66734919205912793182021-08-20T05:03:00.000-07:002021-08-20T05:03:48.719-07:00You Play Too Much!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGvYa1c9Ge7zDHJejwPyIS3wPZwi37QNxW_l6COjFFeqXz_wE8JBQHumYWcck7Moc-TmTKNCbJmFLbVRkhaqJVspCUkXRQfnzDPpJU6UU-k45XKajo9OVqNfBafQFh1RH7u-QnDU_HVUL/s2048/PLAY+%252810%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTGvYa1c9Ge7zDHJejwPyIS3wPZwi37QNxW_l6COjFFeqXz_wE8JBQHumYWcck7Moc-TmTKNCbJmFLbVRkhaqJVspCUkXRQfnzDPpJU6UU-k45XKajo9OVqNfBafQFh1RH7u-QnDU_HVUL/w480-h640/PLAY+%252810%2529.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My love for dyed or dyed look fabric continues this summer. Today, I am featuring this organic woven </span><a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/products/denim-wash-on-100-organic-cotton-woven?_pos=4&_sid=46798e59f&_ss=r" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Denim wash</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> fabric from Nature's Fabric. I love the mottled variations in the blues of this print. I also love that I didn't have to spend time creating the final result.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwf-j87ahFrsJY3b4kYMODK-IVZOhBBF1_PQUHoyomPM6eMISFkpySPylsPSKvDZZDzLKx050agcDrrQQOfLnnL41lTaqzp52XW-2YDpyEkxlUhq38jIdmMvltZINQr4jG8sYJKZGCnVy/s2048/PLAY+%25289%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwf-j87ahFrsJY3b4kYMODK-IVZOhBBF1_PQUHoyomPM6eMISFkpySPylsPSKvDZZDzLKx050agcDrrQQOfLnnL41lTaqzp52XW-2YDpyEkxlUhq38jIdmMvltZINQr4jG8sYJKZGCnVy/w480-h640/PLAY+%25289%2529.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My day-to-day life during this pandemic requires simple, easy and comfortable clothing. When this fabric arrived, I knew I wanted to make something practical and fun. Little Miss saw the fabric pinned to my dress form and said it absolutely screamed a jumpsuit! I was immediately excited because I love jumpsuits, have many jumpsuit patterns, but thought I had too many. I am learning that when my pre-teen(with all the opinions) cosigns an outfit, it must be a good idea.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hit my stash and found McCalls 7936.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX5f2zBjjHmtXRGeuZddGnz34rNJzbIKvGO0jBox3MHeEUe-Iqk1eTRMrgFYhUswaV6Ld0BQwoDzMNNNdoH0JySrwel3ofIBnn2Hc4KuH9SCAalE6uG_puehT8iZg1sdtx7WZXgvXeRji0/" style="font-family: verdana; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX5f2zBjjHmtXRGeuZddGnz34rNJzbIKvGO0jBox3MHeEUe-Iqk1eTRMrgFYhUswaV6Ld0BQwoDzMNNNdoH0JySrwel3ofIBnn2Hc4KuH9SCAalE6uG_puehT8iZg1sdtx7WZXgvXeRji0/w640-h640/image.png" width="640" /></a></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I chose t make view D in size medium with the side seam pockets and the fabric belt. I extended the length of the belt by about 12". I wanted to have the option of tying it once or wrapping it obi style around the front then back.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5qSusqN4bMDn-Vz4i6h3AYLqvH4qVz6BN-jAMGbN4dg1KGJvHls_qah8PN0Ie2gnbmU_8Hxm3PICItpnua-_yJKwsLrQNMf867u-CvcKKl66JYiO_UhOd0KzcieHY9Gzx5lPKTUhPXd9/s2048/PLAY+%25284b%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1427" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii5qSusqN4bMDn-Vz4i6h3AYLqvH4qVz6BN-jAMGbN4dg1KGJvHls_qah8PN0Ie2gnbmU_8Hxm3PICItpnua-_yJKwsLrQNMf867u-CvcKKl66JYiO_UhOd0KzcieHY9Gzx5lPKTUhPXd9/w446-h640/PLAY+%25284b%2529.jpg" width="446" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is no shaping to this jumpsuit so the belt helps pull in the excess fabric at the back.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jxomRlNWNe3jBN7rYysvcHSm2UTdxgVAVsBdOJ_bqPPzYKhy9RjoqKBk3szvj8aM_3XInmBDy46rP9yQ1zdh_PZzjPBnVgw1FJgM4H_dv60k5UwiDAIfioBMPVftqXSV-lGJQLT6yk-K/s2048/PLAY+%25287%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1417" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jxomRlNWNe3jBN7rYysvcHSm2UTdxgVAVsBdOJ_bqPPzYKhy9RjoqKBk3szvj8aM_3XInmBDy46rP9yQ1zdh_PZzjPBnVgw1FJgM4H_dv60k5UwiDAIfioBMPVftqXSV-lGJQLT6yk-K/w442-h640/PLAY+%25287%2529.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><p></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is a fast and easy project to make, the most challenging element for a newbie is the front zipper.</span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEh9x-8lFLzvY56-yaK57ABXHa0OmQpB14ewuRw8_Tq4bv5yxR1r2anmIZyeY7umWnvAMd3Fmvou_Si2teR_lnS6jkaiOb5PCTw9eCjjQBPD3rQW5h_7NNnVewKzHIZRmDZcCSrvvwYuhj/s1322/PLAY+%252810%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1322" data-original-width="991" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEh9x-8lFLzvY56-yaK57ABXHa0OmQpB14ewuRw8_Tq4bv5yxR1r2anmIZyeY7umWnvAMd3Fmvou_Si2teR_lnS6jkaiOb5PCTw9eCjjQBPD3rQW5h_7NNnVewKzHIZRmDZcCSrvvwYuhj/w480-h640/PLAY+%252810%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>In this fabric, for casual styling, I sewed it without significant modification. <br /></span><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/AVvXsEj14DLjwgxO_8kP610uVOMVrfm24fG9lRm2Ov7e2iIZZxV01HT-PJzkMoBi8qcJ-mfPHPZwakB-cHJpH36PSZVeEJytFj0Bfwf1qaJ0ZmQIvwcEAzRV-deC80TqxYAPGGRtLVtLVXgCTLKN/s2048/PLAY+%25288%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1502" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj14DLjwgxO_8kP610uVOMVrfm24fG9lRm2Ov7e2iIZZxV01HT-PJzkMoBi8qcJ-mfPHPZwakB-cHJpH36PSZVeEJytFj0Bfwf1qaJ0ZmQIvwcEAzRV-deC80TqxYAPGGRtLVtLVXgCTLKN/w470-h640/PLAY+%25288%2529.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">When I make it again, I will make it longer, omit the belt and add back darts to pull in the silhouette. <br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibHXAK37J4-CWV6B-_nApngWiNrTASimMEbW4hRfJE7qB1RsqUygtlZZIZwl6cxls6Y7nVEEBLmZlkGZRBpCQ5_v5S8_g_3o2Jtngc8IK6vbhi2ooSX0bzBjuyg9Pp-vDZ0g5Y3vhYhOue/s2048/PLAY+%25285%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1523" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibHXAK37J4-CWV6B-_nApngWiNrTASimMEbW4hRfJE7qB1RsqUygtlZZIZwl6cxls6Y7nVEEBLmZlkGZRBpCQ5_v5S8_g_3o2Jtngc8IK6vbhi2ooSX0bzBjuyg9Pp-vDZ0g5Y3vhYhOue/w476-h640/PLAY+%25285%2529.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This will be heavy in the rotation in the coming months. It is relaxed and the cotton is perfect in this Texas heat.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-Q0uBN9Bq4L6KsXFqwBjRhcBrxUapkxS0i-Adu9X4lRNRDPZNt-w3h7cS26D50WwghLnVKrwrcbiC8A3C5NDyHbKp6bM1HH6s7f6lm3oeo3V20aXADoia0-woh-FQDYGSq2xuG8ER4aV/s2048/PLAY+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1622" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-Q0uBN9Bq4L6KsXFqwBjRhcBrxUapkxS0i-Adu9X4lRNRDPZNt-w3h7cS26D50WwghLnVKrwrcbiC8A3C5NDyHbKp6bM1HH6s7f6lm3oeo3V20aXADoia0-woh-FQDYGSq2xuG8ER4aV/w506-h640/PLAY+%25283%2529.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Sewing,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div><p></p></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-87152886976836457352021-07-22T06:45:00.000-07:002021-07-22T06:45:17.973-07:00Magnificently Marbled Knit Dress<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGy_REFjEGkMOEsNzrP5_nd4SUCQo3dJVV5pqtkTNcadhHE9jO-2Ylzfqw_jWc7F0tsvMKXZqYR6lRhMUd9HtNqzjTsn8VvGnEyUn-yvX6O2mItRGNYJK47qKjOLrsAvwwBqZpxdsKwcd/s2048/marbled+%252810%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGy_REFjEGkMOEsNzrP5_nd4SUCQo3dJVV5pqtkTNcadhHE9jO-2Ylzfqw_jWc7F0tsvMKXZqYR6lRhMUd9HtNqzjTsn8VvGnEyUn-yvX6O2mItRGNYJK47qKjOLrsAvwwBqZpxdsKwcd/w480-h640/marbled+%252810%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's no secret that I love bold prints and all the colors. Today, I bring you my newest make, a dress featuring <span style="background-color: #fbfbfb; text-align: left;">stretch cotton jersey knit fabric by EttaVee for Riley Blake Designs. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><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/AVvXsEhMafMGNu-T-8iS7_PR3kiypSwr6mWG7QGEqz0AuQ63gHFtQFQNPKjPQNF7fTx3yizqoep0az3UoKlwD50-Ccdem8qjy-q4fGfpxcblq6YR0MelnqytcZluuq3LeMR4YzvV1BCOxnLd0TmF/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMafMGNu-T-8iS7_PR3kiypSwr6mWG7QGEqz0AuQ63gHFtQFQNPKjPQNF7fTx3yizqoep0az3UoKlwD50-Ccdem8qjy-q4fGfpxcblq6YR0MelnqytcZluuq3LeMR4YzvV1BCOxnLd0TmF/w400-h400/image.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #fbfbfb; font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">This fabric has a smooth hand and about a 50% four way stretch for added comfort and ease. </span><span style="background-color: #fbfbfb; font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">This digitally-printed fabric features a multicolored, marbled swirl of colors. I chose the cream colorway of the four </span><span style="background-color: #fbfbfb; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">available offerings. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #fbfbfb; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: #fbfbfb; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I wanted a simple pattern to showcase the fabric so I chose Simplicity 9010. I love the batwing sleeve and draped open back.</span></span></div></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/AVvXsEja1SnR0QPpfPc1iVahl5xwilHWvr7f404PkxcgZkq6icfGNbS68fhVrCKpe_QHjaj5OIdgQaUG_my5bgEZ3UAodt368_qzYvgqPu2kolLulJuryKRjAVzCw25QNd6mMifYxj7FwOrS831v/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1SnR0QPpfPc1iVahl5xwilHWvr7f404PkxcgZkq6icfGNbS68fhVrCKpe_QHjaj5OIdgQaUG_my5bgEZ3UAodt368_qzYvgqPu2kolLulJuryKRjAVzCw25QNd6mMifYxj7FwOrS831v/w640-h640/image.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4zgfPS1SsW3WhapUuio2_gAWDOyW6aHmuCWloG4V1sFg9VxF2SR_QBKGOjagTwIUcPsps3z1MNUh1xURHlewbWbtdOGWze91lwkgSOhyTJnxs8GVXBDoRlPxTBJvXjT_-qk9gk9K_y7r/s2048/marbled+%25284%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1426" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4zgfPS1SsW3WhapUuio2_gAWDOyW6aHmuCWloG4V1sFg9VxF2SR_QBKGOjagTwIUcPsps3z1MNUh1xURHlewbWbtdOGWze91lwkgSOhyTJnxs8GVXBDoRlPxTBJvXjT_-qk9gk9K_y7r/w446-h640/marbled+%25284%2529.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The pattern is drafted for woven fabrics. To compensate for the stretch and weight of the fabric, I sized down and added the optional back ties.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiub-MByt_YBQIZRNoqtU-w1qVoa0AcuJIIeSvHfCRaNf1ah2EMwMl6Z5WKimlZjt9qN-7W4lowmglT-3lKXZW0c05Cb1Ax8RxnzOFAIgMRZgTtkQHPn_oPVZSNjP7xO8bqJ8upjNkbpnaf/s2048/marbled+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1639" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiub-MByt_YBQIZRNoqtU-w1qVoa0AcuJIIeSvHfCRaNf1ah2EMwMl6Z5WKimlZjt9qN-7W4lowmglT-3lKXZW0c05Cb1Ax8RxnzOFAIgMRZgTtkQHPn_oPVZSNjP7xO8bqJ8upjNkbpnaf/w640-h512/marbled+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are no dart or seams for shaping in this dress. That adds to its versatility because it can also be worn with the drape in the back or front. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-F_jJ8AI4kSRqoh-MaSM-mI5AaVW55y6QOSeC5bcjVFf3WeQikJV62Ycx0gmLADE7fQIV_bMKZif6NdAzsjA9AhcUsjXRZLFJxTNQYi1nTYtd5tcThE-s2LuCrYoHDVh-HXZUwA6ZosI/s2048/marbled+%252813%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-F_jJ8AI4kSRqoh-MaSM-mI5AaVW55y6QOSeC5bcjVFf3WeQikJV62Ycx0gmLADE7fQIV_bMKZif6NdAzsjA9AhcUsjXRZLFJxTNQYi1nTYtd5tcThE-s2LuCrYoHDVh-HXZUwA6ZosI/w480-h640/marbled+%252813%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>The ties are tucked and the deep overlap is pinned for modesty.</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNtNivgcCj1OLdSrOUmxh2lcNsJHZQHwC2UiApd-bqwnD7a531mLMY2W2jxQC-M6x1giOMQMo7RqVwrkcaJfu_AIDAg9eQa31zWEhZGAIuuuauYu4VIvkDyL_7yffu34tcQfA7leu053Ed/s2048/marbled+%252812%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNtNivgcCj1OLdSrOUmxh2lcNsJHZQHwC2UiApd-bqwnD7a531mLMY2W2jxQC-M6x1giOMQMo7RqVwrkcaJfu_AIDAg9eQa31zWEhZGAIuuuauYu4VIvkDyL_7yffu34tcQfA7leu053Ed/w480-h640/marbled+%252812%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p><span style="color: #66625a; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">This switch allows for full coverage at the back.<br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wDv4FqBmq0OW5Dm_VcvIJrUrGZ1o-onAL3tGaX1saFvq3shTPjpLBB0gqqw3C_Yx2PkKGW5gXB6djcvYOJ_nV0PSn0p0r3dFVjtOTLg_e_v8IgpKHp_-gbbmO0PesTsJJLfW2ep0Meu3/s2048/marbled+%252815%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wDv4FqBmq0OW5Dm_VcvIJrUrGZ1o-onAL3tGaX1saFvq3shTPjpLBB0gqqw3C_Yx2PkKGW5gXB6djcvYOJ_nV0PSn0p0r3dFVjtOTLg_e_v8IgpKHp_-gbbmO0PesTsJJLfW2ep0Meu3/w480-h640/marbled+%252815%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is a fast and easy dress to make in this luscious fabric. It is as comfortable as a t-shirt, but with some added glam. I love it.</span><br /><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/AVvXsEhbXmIgUOSa452AU9TYzIQt7CZSifG9zvVmceeyTAQglUHaAie3Lm6YiOoB9JjPAYkHk4pIQhILH0TCRTxGCSZ-qU_gRdx1KilkpIXVL4gVd5OJjxcYeHMCoL6eTbzPDlUUV4lqwLnSZgNO/s2048/marbled+%25288%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1457" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXmIgUOSa452AU9TYzIQt7CZSifG9zvVmceeyTAQglUHaAie3Lm6YiOoB9JjPAYkHk4pIQhILH0TCRTxGCSZ-qU_gRdx1KilkpIXVL4gVd5OJjxcYeHMCoL6eTbzPDlUUV4lqwLnSZgNO/w456-h640/marbled+%25288%2529.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Sewing,</span><p></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-32598867315196337212021-06-28T04:50:00.000-07:002021-06-28T04:50:24.577-07:00Dyeing To Getaway Adventures and Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D7fkmk6pHnIEQCrVXKeWZxWCMNcz8Ex25qZGZvnhdKwOCj_2jFrYu5QzAfubCITGKtp2jkL4_43bbKyYzZgAMgBEC1CCMt9oreg4igSNql4ZxlwzP_SYxD8FOvO-D57AiVl_LiDc4OVA/s2048/Dye+weekend+%252832%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1274" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D7fkmk6pHnIEQCrVXKeWZxWCMNcz8Ex25qZGZvnhdKwOCj_2jFrYu5QzAfubCITGKtp2jkL4_43bbKyYzZgAMgBEC1CCMt9oreg4igSNql4ZxlwzP_SYxD8FOvO-D57AiVl_LiDc4OVA/w398-h640/Dye+weekend+%252832%2529.jpg" width="398"></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt;">I like most, have felt that 2020 was doing the most! The pandemic, mask-wearing, virtual schooling, social distancing and universal uncertainty, took a tremendous toll on me. Many of the plans I made were postponed or canceled. I am not usually bothered by cancelled plans because introverting is awesome. That being said, I had to work at being intentional with connecting with friends across the distance. With two of my friends in particular, I found myself having the same lament: “I wish we could get together, I can't wait until we can make plans to see each other again.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">These
two friends are essential workers employed in hospital emergency rooms in
different states. From the very beginning, they have been in the thick of it combatting the Coronavirus. I watched their experience throughout the
pandemic and was constantly moved by the solemn experiences they shared. They were
among the first group to receive the vaccine and got me excited about the promise
of relief to the pandemic. I signed up for and received the vaccine as soon as
I was able and started to plan to visit friends. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It
occurred to me that these two amazing, creative, friends of mine would get along
well and we should be plan a getaway for the three of us together! I facilitated
a virtual introduction early in the pandemic, and knew they would get on like a
house on fire. They agreed on a joint getaway!</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt;">On
my own, I played around with natural dyeing techniques and shared them on Instagram.
They both expressed an interest in the projects, so I floated the idea of a “Dyeing
To See You” getaway where we would play with fabric, dyes and relax as we
reconnect. The stars aligned as an opportunity to collaborate with Shannon Fabrics,
Oliso Irons, and Fabric Funhouse presented itself. We would get together to
experiment with various fabric dyeing techniques using both synthetic and
natural botanical dye processes on generously gifted Embrace double-gauze
fabric.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Ik2CKGcfy3JyxhNZnCgO7qXa2QpzpdAqzUsXEct58iZaR-oirZWulgF4JRIjW-Yk2a59D13KzrhQWrnrGfpmRGu8e7ew5_uBCBgjulYXrUUiYJybvcXCmJ3GJwDGZVYPFaoxeCTJSgXa/s3652/IMG_20210504_172534_Bokeh__01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3652" data-original-width="3400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Ik2CKGcfy3JyxhNZnCgO7qXa2QpzpdAqzUsXEct58iZaR-oirZWulgF4JRIjW-Yk2a59D13KzrhQWrnrGfpmRGu8e7ew5_uBCBgjulYXrUUiYJybvcXCmJ3GJwDGZVYPFaoxeCTJSgXa/w373-h400/IMG_20210504_172534_Bokeh__01.jpg" width="373"></a></div><br><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt;">I
rented a house in a city where none of us lived in and we packed our bags. Our
reconnection felt like that emotional reuniting of the sisters at the end of The
Color Purple. It was wonderfully surreal to be together again. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt;">We
dedicated the first part of our dyeing adventure to the use of synthetic dyes creating designs with various binding techniques.
I pre-washed the fabric in hot soda ash bath to remove the sizing and prepare
the fabric for receiving the dyes.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkPjHrX-uQNtHICsD4yyjSMd5fjUjkCbRndXtG8ROE8iD3IFTCB024yVqV9rT6JAi4AITBeJa3J97p18ejkOaIflxo83BlYw23elrT-w74J_QW9maMQdikSS9oGKv4BYQKQ4OlbZN-n_y/s2702/Dye+weekend+%25282%2529.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1164" data-original-width="2702" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkPjHrX-uQNtHICsD4yyjSMd5fjUjkCbRndXtG8ROE8iD3IFTCB024yVqV9rT6JAi4AITBeJa3J97p18ejkOaIflxo83BlYw23elrT-w74J_QW9maMQdikSS9oGKv4BYQKQ4OlbZN-n_y/w640-h277/Dye+weekend+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640"></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We
followed the product instructions and prepared multiple dye baths in various
colors. <i>(All participants on this getaway are all fully vaccinated so we are not wearing masks. When we wear them in the photos, it is a safety measure when working with powdered dyes. Additionally, the dye results are shown on wet fabric. Once the fabric is color set and dried, the final colors are more muted.)</i> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-WZZsHTvGWluXGvBUFZNRSR7rRAYBNuOqz_OXzl3kaQ7k5wPLKVfPNmxU3M1wMfm0Y3KcbxKx2kxpNtL3wD_uQBl_2DsFcgO5kA89OSClf4a57FDQ-yDOpC4YlkRz7DvMNPtONDe9ija/s2048/Dye+weekend+%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-WZZsHTvGWluXGvBUFZNRSR7rRAYBNuOqz_OXzl3kaQ7k5wPLKVfPNmxU3M1wMfm0Y3KcbxKx2kxpNtL3wD_uQBl_2DsFcgO5kA89OSClf4a57FDQ-yDOpC4YlkRz7DvMNPtONDe9ija/w336-h640/Dye+weekend+%25287%2529.jpg" width="336"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuIhgQriITIPlYJAbDEew3Ryf2uxDorMCXLguRACuUeDoroAmoqnjnBKXmPzJZwR-Q1tgIm-YgEJOI-A8U-54C5c_ZjO3E0ThuKpvL0U6rv6z-FH_p2Z-H7sAH3w8joVeitxeMNbGu4lRI/s2560/Dye+weekend+%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1229" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuIhgQriITIPlYJAbDEew3Ryf2uxDorMCXLguRACuUeDoroAmoqnjnBKXmPzJZwR-Q1tgIm-YgEJOI-A8U-54C5c_ZjO3E0ThuKpvL0U6rv6z-FH_p2Z-H7sAH3w8joVeitxeMNbGu4lRI/w308-h640/Dye+weekend+%25286%2529.jpg" width="308"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp5n5ZpUKmfgtYQmtgDee7QpsCbWsjCGnyYFVMpJzUuyGVhk_Qgg29sYbiDEycXp2xylGpGU5Pk7W8DChoDZzg1C2sr0JyI-2BzIEvVG4zrCNVn-dhFSn8vuXsCGKRkBbCw6zKdnS8K5f1/s2048/Dye+weekend+%25285%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1238" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp5n5ZpUKmfgtYQmtgDee7QpsCbWsjCGnyYFVMpJzUuyGVhk_Qgg29sYbiDEycXp2xylGpGU5Pk7W8DChoDZzg1C2sr0JyI-2BzIEvVG4zrCNVn-dhFSn8vuXsCGKRkBbCw6zKdnS8K5f1/w386-h640/Dye+weekend+%25285%2529.jpg" width="386"></span></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We wanted to try all the techniques, but decided to narrow it down to a few.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Arashi</span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">With
this technique, the dampened fabric was folded and wrapped with twine around a PVC
pole base. The twine was wrapped around the folded fabric approximately five
times before it was scrunched tightly up along the upper portion of the pole. We continued to wrap more
twine and scrunch more fabric until all the yardage was secure. The ends of the
fabric were secured in place and the pole was submerged in the dye and allowed
to absorb the color for a few hours. It was removed from the dye, unwound and
then rinsed and dried.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Solid Block Dyeing</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt;">With this technique, the fabric was draped into multiple dye pots at the same time. This produced a continuous yardage with multiple color ranges.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt;"><br></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbr1ggXpYA5j0weUDcMPuy93mQliLmmB2SIA419pe4fjYbIHbHh8lGqD0ms10ObFImILFHXsSebA8vJXv0dVYHseL33yZ4bF5EXgOoui4JFxGuiTLHsqfaksgY5E47285KM8eY2Lt4__0/s2048/Dye+weekend+%252814%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="2048" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbr1ggXpYA5j0weUDcMPuy93mQliLmmB2SIA419pe4fjYbIHbHh8lGqD0ms10ObFImILFHXsSebA8vJXv0dVYHseL33yZ4bF5EXgOoui4JFxGuiTLHsqfaksgY5E47285KM8eY2Lt4__0/w640-h428/Dye+weekend+%252814%2529.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswAas580Tg5L87GnJCCzuMDX1r3tPk_eS4BL8IqIn7ksnP8Luedrvo_Z9zEOpt5znZV81ESyijlui1AB7otqVyVw7EH30JN3e_rcpGrVkfRtuq9S-_pAifL9x664TUho5aBHfvsdo_jue/s2623/Dye+weekend+%252816%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2623" data-original-width="1199" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswAas580Tg5L87GnJCCzuMDX1r3tPk_eS4BL8IqIn7ksnP8Luedrvo_Z9zEOpt5znZV81ESyijlui1AB7otqVyVw7EH30JN3e_rcpGrVkfRtuq9S-_pAifL9x664TUho5aBHfvsdo_jue/w292-h640/Dye+weekend+%252816%2529.jpg" width="292"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSgWsMo4jR-_505W7dLytqI1VN-2cx-3L3Svip3oM85m1md98CqKq7b-4qEOkBBr_nC7HGWhcjlCzTWbOLQlXp8t3m32T8FjyR95r3HgzjalRpbM5LLCM51A4Zkoemp1-Cw06ATjRnsgsI/s1637/Dye+weekend+%252842%2529+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1637" data-original-width="1311" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSgWsMo4jR-_505W7dLytqI1VN-2cx-3L3Svip3oM85m1md98CqKq7b-4qEOkBBr_nC7HGWhcjlCzTWbOLQlXp8t3m32T8FjyR95r3HgzjalRpbM5LLCM51A4Zkoemp1-Cw06ATjRnsgsI/w512-h640/Dye+weekend+%252842%2529+a.jpg" width="512"></span></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO1WFUuOn_jHH-In7MfNIA17Ic1lGOi_dnr1A85TK31ADGa51DdZ3SI0CQNmEEq-aFdmYG64SjsWEJctLdu4OH9TTatoxY02gs5vrTiAHIUfYbVjlmeauigxntH-PD2QANFUOBUz8G1ksM/s1804/Dye+weekend+%252839%2529+a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1646" data-original-width="1804" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO1WFUuOn_jHH-In7MfNIA17Ic1lGOi_dnr1A85TK31ADGa51DdZ3SI0CQNmEEq-aFdmYG64SjsWEJctLdu4OH9TTatoxY02gs5vrTiAHIUfYbVjlmeauigxntH-PD2QANFUOBUz8G1ksM/w640-h584/Dye+weekend+%252839%2529+a.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><b>Parfait Ice Dye</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 16px;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt;">With
the fun and unpredictable technique scrunched fabric was added to a hamper in
layers of fabric, ice and powder dyes. As the ice melted, it distributed the
dye throughout the fabric and down multiple layers. The hamper had holes in the bottom and was placed on the ground so the melting water drained away. We let the dye work overnight then revealed the colors and patterns.</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaN1foV92_bl_MPzXZWUD_53k8mNds7p0szxybzuNBYQ6Wyn70fDZ9Cx-BtbhU5SSA1P2PTDr4kcBoDc_mdfGOxPGNIEYw1dOdVK4M5Tw5TnbtPI6d0UBj5xDAb6tjSEGCuaaHRM3-pQGU/s2048/Dye+weekend+%252833%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1040" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaN1foV92_bl_MPzXZWUD_53k8mNds7p0szxybzuNBYQ6Wyn70fDZ9Cx-BtbhU5SSA1P2PTDr4kcBoDc_mdfGOxPGNIEYw1dOdVK4M5Tw5TnbtPI6d0UBj5xDAb6tjSEGCuaaHRM3-pQGU/w324-h640/Dye+weekend+%252833%2529.jpg" width="324"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Dye</b></span><p></p>
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more predictable results we also tried pressing, folding, twisting and binding the fabric with rubber bands and
cable ties before submerging them in the dye baths. This allowed us to have more
control over the finished shapes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw12XnmC8c5buz96Un_X5DJrMBzYmUcdNHEWBYPVQkRr2Plv-aeNjzCfKtH1nLYkeEJo8qK4g5nNwLnQ0VT_0-Gev0qEsoJeKw-NUdccf5oyztThnJ2A2A6mAFvZY1eS-2RkLdTR9Bi4Ys/s2048/Dye+weekend+%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw12XnmC8c5buz96Un_X5DJrMBzYmUcdNHEWBYPVQkRr2Plv-aeNjzCfKtH1nLYkeEJo8qK4g5nNwLnQ0VT_0-Gev0qEsoJeKw-NUdccf5oyztThnJ2A2A6mAFvZY1eS-2RkLdTR9Bi4Ys/w400-h300/Dye+weekend+%25284%2529.jpg" width="400"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMPsLdSE0KjmkQh6AfuFKYKnDsR1KdhyphenhyphenkKKs4jUDQeM7UPvXlQldWKztQVekaAmo-WumgwQCv9qFzJsWFutUrYonaODN872Jibf88OTOKk0Qm7RLoD6Fo_NGnw18ehBP3AXmaC2ReaAik9/s2570/IMG_20210605_140009.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Stitch
Shibori</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shapes
were drawn or randomly stitched on fabric with a running stitch. The threads
were pulled up to gather the fabric. The fabric was submerged in the dye bath
and left to absorb. The stitch patterns create a resist in the fabric where the
dye does not penetrate. The loose weave of the gauze produced a subtle pattern. Fabric with a denser weave would have a stronger pattern.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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full day and a half of dyeing with these techniques yielded tremendous results.</span><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
second part of our dyeing adventure was a natural botanical dye workshop hosted by Talia
and Michelle of <a href="https://fabricfunhouse.com/" target="_blank">Fabric Funhouse.</a> They are releasing a line of natural </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">botanical</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> dye
products that are completely natural, vegan and eco-friendly. There are a wonderful range of dye
possibilities available including,</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: #262626; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI";"> Madder root, Logwood, Pomegranate, Cutch, Wattle, and Quebracho
Roj</span><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8co1xOQl4v0K5LmJzEg8QTdMNFRgGnr3Ng9q3iCVnHKGio-joir65A4CURWDCxBY08BrkhNOing3a0bmSicnpLZPFAtGo8nBKrLnkM5FQ2to2k8boUp9V_6-cLA0f5fRwrASqfwF2b5U7/s605/fabric+funhouse.jpg" style="font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="605" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8co1xOQl4v0K5LmJzEg8QTdMNFRgGnr3Ng9q3iCVnHKGio-joir65A4CURWDCxBY08BrkhNOing3a0bmSicnpLZPFAtGo8nBKrLnkM5FQ2to2k8boUp9V_6-cLA0f5fRwrASqfwF2b5U7/w400-h373/fabric+funhouse.jpg" width="400"></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">For our workshop, w</span><span style="font-size: 16px;">e were taught the wonderful history of the natural dyes and the chemical combinations and intricacies involved in creating the formulas.</span><span style="font-size: 16px;"> W</span><span style="font-size: 16px;">e decided to use Logwood which gives a rich purple color. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Talia worked on the correct calculations of dye products based on the dry weight of the fabric.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQlCWOYp921eRY4nq8s05P7XUj-ilau1T8D-98QNEmfcuvDb1B4RPkplXBS70GZAhoXXOtDX4gw4jThiakHovuxg8Frmdt2QnuASUlbN-g5Daq3-DyW_BqgML7XkNMKkSJZHtEg5TEnNq/s2048/20210606_DyeParty-111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQlCWOYp921eRY4nq8s05P7XUj-ilau1T8D-98QNEmfcuvDb1B4RPkplXBS70GZAhoXXOtDX4gw4jThiakHovuxg8Frmdt2QnuASUlbN-g5Daq3-DyW_BqgML7XkNMKkSJZHtEg5TEnNq/w640-h426/20210606_DyeParty-111.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBlUnbAiPui6o2xBMv8FoXHdSjKzgV39unIUa5_1IK8DXy11UX0H9g2isipSXEnJCBE2kz1Us10-TeEQ8sRrqrDzi1RnYMRvajO2M9SUDUEvpTW_ZYjq8G_G747YcSJgbzmWf8OXaa8p67/s2048/Dye+weekend+%252851%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1685" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBlUnbAiPui6o2xBMv8FoXHdSjKzgV39unIUa5_1IK8DXy11UX0H9g2isipSXEnJCBE2kz1Us10-TeEQ8sRrqrDzi1RnYMRvajO2M9SUDUEvpTW_ZYjq8G_G747YcSJgbzmWf8OXaa8p67/w526-h640/Dye+weekend+%252851%2529.jpg" width="526"></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fabric Funhouse has prepared for dyeing (PFD) fabrics in a range of substrates and they are a retailer for Shannon Fabrics gauze. For our workshop we used washed linen, knit and gauze.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_-rqfsKhKmOwwC5IBgAUKDWB9A7f4MidA4odm93kiX6DutrSF0aSJKRy2kJf2Id-vWVPOvzDJCURGVNF2EP4UXO91F7iWstR3_qCo9qdT5tzh9g5Tctv6ejaRxsis0iA4kNgD8lTrnb3/s2048/20210606_DyeParty-084.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_-rqfsKhKmOwwC5IBgAUKDWB9A7f4MidA4odm93kiX6DutrSF0aSJKRy2kJf2Id-vWVPOvzDJCURGVNF2EP4UXO91F7iWstR3_qCo9qdT5tzh9g5Tctv6ejaRxsis0iA4kNgD8lTrnb3/w640-h426/20210606_DyeParty-084.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">While the fabric was in the mordant, we prepared the dye bath <br><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_pUiFZJ2UyZ4gIHNaGO0h2genx4M8Ffgzo9OsYg61d3YXLD-ptxkyxb7S5DIRS1p4lbxuf9eGV4_jihG_4Ms4tjeb920hb1sicvxfj0CqTMmaRmcehkCTFiL6hnKDvHT1ZWxB-O4kjygH/s2048/Dye+weekend+%252857%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1375" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_pUiFZJ2UyZ4gIHNaGO0h2genx4M8Ffgzo9OsYg61d3YXLD-ptxkyxb7S5DIRS1p4lbxuf9eGV4_jihG_4Ms4tjeb920hb1sicvxfj0CqTMmaRmcehkCTFiL6hnKDvHT1ZWxB-O4kjygH/w430-h640/Dye+weekend+%252857%2529.jpg" width="430"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">and chalk neutralizer bath to halt the color process once the desired color is achieved.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4Wo7C8ljkMllEPMY5zVJlHNlVKoQqgP9b8ZrkSxDE2ZmsKkN0cjb9u013qLqAgE2XbV7rDVNrcgp8lG5235XcRXQRAmjnTDFDLFXxaQZsLJz7jBgb4RcaWoqNvnL66c9TnwKos3wTd5E/s2048/20210606_DyeParty-092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4Wo7C8ljkMllEPMY5zVJlHNlVKoQqgP9b8ZrkSxDE2ZmsKkN0cjb9u013qLqAgE2XbV7rDVNrcgp8lG5235XcRXQRAmjnTDFDLFXxaQZsLJz7jBgb4RcaWoqNvnL66c9TnwKos3wTd5E/w640-h426/20210606_DyeParty-092.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The prepared dye was added to the pot and brought to temperature.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjngp9RjoTnqQTpnzUCd5X7F2zHU1PhdlKQ1vQga6w2QuYMTZ1Uct0GmjmqxFGrMZrP-StRut4PgNgj0EuK-d_8ZUnl_1GG4HbhGiNTu-xeyfDYp1r6QPgLHIkXjugpw1AnZHZ6wWWguGM/s2048/20210606_DyeParty-120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjngp9RjoTnqQTpnzUCd5X7F2zHU1PhdlKQ1vQga6w2QuYMTZ1Uct0GmjmqxFGrMZrP-StRut4PgNgj0EuK-d_8ZUnl_1GG4HbhGiNTu-xeyfDYp1r6QPgLHIkXjugpw1AnZHZ6wWWguGM/w640-h426/20210606_DyeParty-120.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">After the initial fabric preparation, the damp fabrics were added to the dye bath. We tried complete submergence, minimal binding, and gradient dyeing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUK6D46ekGi9Rxoa2oOIlWGKzigz3YoAwE-exsZ2neu80f_FPEBwDIDHolzbhriALUsDT7vgMs4UFRgDKYBQDjL0AB8Q91XZK_8cuhFv4htRXoT4cjZSwz9ej9IvwvJaxsVsFi4i7sempw/s2048/20210606_DyeParty-139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUK6D46ekGi9Rxoa2oOIlWGKzigz3YoAwE-exsZ2neu80f_FPEBwDIDHolzbhriALUsDT7vgMs4UFRgDKYBQDjL0AB8Q91XZK_8cuhFv4htRXoT4cjZSwz9ej9IvwvJaxsVsFi4i7sempw/w640-h426/20210606_DyeParty-139.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1241" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGz77k0cKcUl2hXjpWR0BP3Ijs5sdgvrcD7vXMW2W_j-jtgjtYJU10IWtJKnc-fkjWYXhIP57eWUSbvhcXE7LSYIWj5FqtoOp8uhus86YNN9PyQWKbpeg0EiAjcExXcTH1gxnoI0A-Phy/w388-h640/Dye+weekend+%252867%2529.jpg" width="388"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bound knit</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9aPT7MEPQh1alEjHodBthUNLUku0zwPN34uYvNabymPbW2NJR1NNRMOXgIItuxm8WzhtKACcFIyMsORz8ZscCsf5hgghMVvyhxad9ZMjbmqoFmH2CUL7Tfk88WTkhGF8lmF9KPxB6VQZK/s2048/20210606_DyeParty-145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9aPT7MEPQh1alEjHodBthUNLUku0zwPN34uYvNabymPbW2NJR1NNRMOXgIItuxm8WzhtKACcFIyMsORz8ZscCsf5hgghMVvyhxad9ZMjbmqoFmH2CUL7Tfk88WTkhGF8lmF9KPxB6VQZK/w640-h426/20210606_DyeParty-145.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Resist bound gauze</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsvtOwlfhj7fDQ_kEKvl4_x22yH0KsSZQREbG0O2vKcJEusHOmQIvEuvxWlqfRyXdKqOWNyzJ3ICAB_oQntLIiEHIuzO49dA9bAurn8cZQwrfqeJkWAJ6Wu8Snf5TS9cloh9MYe2WD5h4/s2048/20210606_DyeParty-152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsvtOwlfhj7fDQ_kEKvl4_x22yH0KsSZQREbG0O2vKcJEusHOmQIvEuvxWlqfRyXdKqOWNyzJ3ICAB_oQntLIiEHIuzO49dA9bAurn8cZQwrfqeJkWAJ6Wu8Snf5TS9cloh9MYe2WD5h4/w640-h426/20210606_DyeParty-152.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4yFkD7kyqmwm1j8Sg7BHfPjNGT5iyKqPnwo6v1snWlhVHRmxkk0OcsnTEqWz2QgFYbRjK3EcLOcRpOrNestjhyphenhypheno7z9eTIJyV5MBqo7yafDoMI0zPltUVOoqs4JSolfnwluBGzOXyOr5C4/s2048/20210606_DyeParty-154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4yFkD7kyqmwm1j8Sg7BHfPjNGT5iyKqPnwo6v1snWlhVHRmxkk0OcsnTEqWz2QgFYbRjK3EcLOcRpOrNestjhyphenhypheno7z9eTIJyV5MBqo7yafDoMI0zPltUVOoqs4JSolfnwluBGzOXyOr5C4/w640-h426/20210606_DyeParty-154.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Gradient dyed linen</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXBReNTaKi_zQSBG2nGiEND_VrlL7fMRgw6xMa4Ih9R0LxPEtv5U4w2UDla_RoQ6C00WAQK8cqgx-E5lFbVyzj46sRj25bdyLQZeMC3aGXm6BTntpbQf5Z8LYzdUEe9JVHdsXZbTaQKEN/s2048/20210606_DyeParty-155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVXBReNTaKi_zQSBG2nGiEND_VrlL7fMRgw6xMa4Ih9R0LxPEtv5U4w2UDla_RoQ6C00WAQK8cqgx-E5lFbVyzj46sRj25bdyLQZeMC3aGXm6BTntpbQf5Z8LYzdUEe9JVHdsXZbTaQKEN/w426-h640/20210606_DyeParty-155.jpg" width="426"></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">To add to the intensity of the color, I followed the dye process with an iron dip which gives a near black color.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-h28M3z5hjioSTg51tce4tRXAJ0ngF26kQwlzgJ9zzA01NXjKbMZSbKr94cTcDxISyZVybLMoPD8ngHUJx9a2WWMD7q9KZ2jWSzp7dLe4aNQ6T6ix_w71zE-oD8r0xZQLRaNO0j3AJEf/s2048/Dye+weekend+%252869%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1163" data-original-width="2048" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-h28M3z5hjioSTg51tce4tRXAJ0ngF26kQwlzgJ9zzA01NXjKbMZSbKr94cTcDxISyZVybLMoPD8ngHUJx9a2WWMD7q9KZ2jWSzp7dLe4aNQ6T6ix_w71zE-oD8r0xZQLRaNO0j3AJEf/w640-h364/Dye+weekend+%252869%2529.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">It was a wonderful education in this labor-intensive technique which yielded wonderful results.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Over the course of the week on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thanksimadethem/" style="font-size: 16px;" target="_blank">Instagram,</a><span style="font-size: 16px;"> I will be sharing some of the projects I made from the fabric I dyed during our getaway. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I will refer back to the techniques we used to embellish the fabric.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VXfOAkdRCoVMMMPhH3VgUEHZkWqf8M0SuaZTLpwBriXWKdLh6ArbB8Ick7Umhsbs0Vi81XmxsmdgomHG7NOLnaU2nNJ3mOG_HAyRqW7U2H9qIVhzJb_oFQWXbWGTUjVtw-7pMJEJQqTX/s2048/20210606_DyeParty-143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VXfOAkdRCoVMMMPhH3VgUEHZkWqf8M0SuaZTLpwBriXWKdLh6ArbB8Ick7Umhsbs0Vi81XmxsmdgomHG7NOLnaU2nNJ3mOG_HAyRqW7U2H9qIVhzJb_oFQWXbWGTUjVtw-7pMJEJQqTX/w640-h426/20210606_DyeParty-143.jpg" width="640"></span></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In celebration of our wonderful time, enter to win one of many fabulous prizes from our generous </span>sponsors<span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWVcKsoVfWHeHjaikQretdniD2FFEnomoZBIGtGe7K5XVGxC9Z-j48rlscdtLyuPdwPc_e1EzIQmc7b2LAJydgpAQW0vuxpjJcKP9FwSpSmESj4-EE1F7kgDLs3kBR10Q3GuSVyOhz1i6F/s614/Prize.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="614" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWVcKsoVfWHeHjaikQretdniD2FFEnomoZBIGtGe7K5XVGxC9Z-j48rlscdtLyuPdwPc_e1EzIQmc7b2LAJydgpAQW0vuxpjJcKP9FwSpSmESj4-EE1F7kgDLs3kBR10Q3GuSVyOhz1i6F/w640-h496/Prize.png" width="640"></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Seven lucky entrants will be chosen at random to </span>receive<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> one of these prizes:</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A tie- dye themed set of 8 pattern weights from Me, <a href="http://www.thanksimadethem.etsy.com" target="_blank">Thanks I Made Them</a></span></span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtnaxKYlbARiqi2G2K18gu0twzXaTrGWzY3otcJELlDZ1i5bOsdcQdqgKAkzqLiu7PmHv0Qxo22DqGdUBVYspnMKbdhqduoO3P0u9NmZLb-0kaphf9BNq2KdqcS3COxTRYTryu4g9w6JhR/s2048/IMG_20210624_174540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1985" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtnaxKYlbARiqi2G2K18gu0twzXaTrGWzY3otcJELlDZ1i5bOsdcQdqgKAkzqLiu7PmHv0Qxo22DqGdUBVYspnMKbdhqduoO3P0u9NmZLb-0kaphf9BNq2KdqcS3COxTRYTryu4g9w6JhR/w388-h400/IMG_20210624_174540.jpg" width="388"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One of Four Oliso Mini- Pro Travel Irons from<a href="https://oliso.com/" target="_blank"> Oliso </a></span></span></li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZGB5dxhZW4ZRP90-OusGzxywMW9gxkTrQ1AwfSXAQ9vwLbrR_u0NDt7Yo-XcvX7Ep6BGuwAUQloGPKg981tEfc7d08vgiNu8ZcKooNI9xxifvymlr_1mWssZT9XK3_ORipLwipV1lH9r/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="691" data-original-width="672" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZGB5dxhZW4ZRP90-OusGzxywMW9gxkTrQ1AwfSXAQ9vwLbrR_u0NDt7Yo-XcvX7Ep6BGuwAUQloGPKg981tEfc7d08vgiNu8ZcKooNI9xxifvymlr_1mWssZT9XK3_ORipLwipV1lH9r/w388-h400/image.png" width="388"></a></span></div><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">One Logwood Botanical Dye Starter Kit plus 1 yard each of the following: Big Sur Canvas, Embrace Double Gauze, Kona Quilter's Cotton, and Mammoth Organic Flannel from <a href="https://fabricfunhouse.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tCGBhCLARIsABJGmZ7Kq7A5FYsGqcUcUcgdoENgPQ8QdU6qYoLcJfXGucnuEUz_FJbuRgoaAgwtEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Fabric Funhouse</a>.</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_GvxZsBA2QcNH59vCyWkxOSR3KYQGxn0B-djyp2zNsYSb-diHLJyX2mJiF0-FLTVxzTQqfMRL-eccuofRfWb-I5wvIhDu-5fIOMSs8oPQZss6IX3rHjEAQpSoEHhVRKxbHn_81z4PJJd1/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_GvxZsBA2QcNH59vCyWkxOSR3KYQGxn0B-djyp2zNsYSb-diHLJyX2mJiF0-FLTVxzTQqfMRL-eccuofRfWb-I5wvIhDu-5fIOMSs8oPQZss6IX3rHjEAQpSoEHhVRKxbHn_81z4PJJd1/w640-h640/7FD42865-6DD3-47AD-BE6C-0B7956134999.PNG" width="640"></a></div></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Three yards of Embrace Double Gauze in Snow and three yards of </span>Aim High Arrow print<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> (If you are not up for dyeing) from <a href="https://www.shannonfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Shannon Fabrics.</a></span></span></span></li><li><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0000ee; font-family: verdana;"><u><br></u></span></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.shannonfabrics.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></a><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.shannonfabrics.com/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKg_bbeTqxQMzntnWCmUyMYv-KSLpA4BHi_p0jqUtcK3tB1HEjB-RbyyKjLbRuAdH_LGXneKLTewzsoSsuZiwLkdY6pvJNgtjnIRh4XOWHkbhW6l_qJVAWDdYI-Thw5QCKpBtugwJVcF5/s4608/IMG_20210624_225221_Bokeh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKg_bbeTqxQMzntnWCmUyMYv-KSLpA4BHi_p0jqUtcK3tB1HEjB-RbyyKjLbRuAdH_LGXneKLTewzsoSsuZiwLkdY6pvJNgtjnIRh4XOWHkbhW6l_qJVAWDdYI-Thw5QCKpBtugwJVcF5/w480-h640/IMG_20210624_225221_Bokeh.jpg" width="480"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div></span></span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Verdana",sans-serif" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Instructions on how to participate in the giveaway are on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thanksimadethem/" target="_blank">my Instagram post.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt;">After
the giveaway closes, I will recap my garments with another blog post and announce the
winners of the prizes. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt;">Good Luck and Happy Sewing,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 12pt;">Bianca</span></p></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-75599666643529414702021-06-03T05:43:00.001-07:002021-06-03T05:43:14.923-07:00A Dreamy Collection <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am so happy to celebrate the release of the Riley Blake's Dream by Kristy Lea. </span></p><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2yQ4Y7deHJIFm_wARhbdXvL_Uj1mJuVOmuqACdO3CNKKQ9QCu7ZjGWJn5pelRFAqzXxX86ONTQ5GaM3ZJ5S9jEmXyUJxQ4hsaLOBtQPgJxWBAdaSNeBV6alSB2hxI4wlDm7ErcaePkTTF/s2048/Dream+%252812%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1445" data-original-width="2048" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2yQ4Y7deHJIFm_wARhbdXvL_Uj1mJuVOmuqACdO3CNKKQ9QCu7ZjGWJn5pelRFAqzXxX86ONTQ5GaM3ZJ5S9jEmXyUJxQ4hsaLOBtQPgJxWBAdaSNeBV6alSB2hxI4wlDm7ErcaePkTTF/w640-h452/Dream+%252812%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her fabrics are full of bright colors and happy rainbows. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCCuU07GIT3f-wYvj0JyOSK0WgWRK5MuiFvqMmoTbehSr5RjXoivOB9yrrAKgUtZahJXjB2aWjkBPCHjKu8f-Vkm8et8nEWgQSQLIeElWW-xvhHNqXxViRjffcCC7SMCcDWlkOD21EQUZR/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1512" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCCuU07GIT3f-wYvj0JyOSK0WgWRK5MuiFvqMmoTbehSr5RjXoivOB9yrrAKgUtZahJXjB2aWjkBPCHjKu8f-Vkm8et8nEWgQSQLIeElWW-xvhHNqXxViRjffcCC7SMCcDWlkOD21EQUZR/w640-h518/image.png" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://thanksimadethem.blogspot.com/2020/09/finding-my-sewjo-with-colorful-caftan.html" target="_blank">I love the dress I made with her debut collection, Create</a>. I had hoped to make something similar this year, but demand was high for the advance yardage on my top picks. I had to adjust my plans, but with all the the great choices available, I was good.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumaJU2XOZXsSlDW72Sn1OlNvkygZ84idN85h9sPbsLS1d0aFqeH0xnMkJycbJTeL6GFDAlvTnXo3zqmwcS-okPIvgQFQbLEMN0rik6QC-VO5LhB988c1hwUPD2biGSN4i_4-rjRIib9fn/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1836" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumaJU2XOZXsSlDW72Sn1OlNvkygZ84idN85h9sPbsLS1d0aFqeH0xnMkJycbJTeL6GFDAlvTnXo3zqmwcS-okPIvgQFQbLEMN0rik6QC-VO5LhB988c1hwUPD2biGSN4i_4-rjRIib9fn/w640-h426/image.png" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I chose an assortment from the collection and thought it would be a perfect opportunity for me to practice my beginner quilting skills. I decided to use my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ie/listing/745751418/quilt-cadets-moonbeam-pillow-5-pattern" target="_blank">Quilt Cadets Moonbeam Pillow </a>pattern by the amazing Latifah Saafir Studios and Little Pincushion Studio. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtpmrdxzSS0IglndKLBw-TsC1kRp58CsIwUmur6KUG3UHqbPzxqoU0bD5LJkxZsWcTd3d-MvsfsNcU3po1Jyu_-idH7pVMT-RhVFdnR484JN1KQYNiBA9xn3YdcYw7XkH2pDJ12jRNa9u/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="1588" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtpmrdxzSS0IglndKLBw-TsC1kRp58CsIwUmur6KUG3UHqbPzxqoU0bD5LJkxZsWcTd3d-MvsfsNcU3po1Jyu_-idH7pVMT-RhVFdnR484JN1KQYNiBA9xn3YdcYw7XkH2pDJ12jRNa9u/w640-h640/image.png" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7IQfF_InrLjeTM0QX69AdRleMmRv9gup-HGPuM7cl9m3zNBdgjmkG9JgIXknSQoIXiuBqSJccrl-IPWTB65_eREX5Qd7kro-uIGwUOt2vBncqQVBYqXb4jA0lpXcxtoCl7RLbTdIIgJY/s2048/Dream+%252817%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7IQfF_InrLjeTM0QX69AdRleMmRv9gup-HGPuM7cl9m3zNBdgjmkG9JgIXknSQoIXiuBqSJccrl-IPWTB65_eREX5Qd7kro-uIGwUOt2vBncqQVBYqXb4jA0lpXcxtoCl7RLbTdIIgJY/w640-h480/Dream+%252817%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This pattern is really fun to make and it helped me build my confidence with the walking foot.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUh1765frdih44K8-psA52Lj-w6JlRykBbScias1qvfI2v5POaMYuYvdYyYpfhV3OU9LxzWs0YkD0hJvTYdNnZczh7JnaRnVL3qUUtPYwrVwUxZiMSHvGhW17tJFU2U_5JXEFVvUONNgVu/s2048/Dream+%252819%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1237" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUh1765frdih44K8-psA52Lj-w6JlRykBbScias1qvfI2v5POaMYuYvdYyYpfhV3OU9LxzWs0YkD0hJvTYdNnZczh7JnaRnVL3qUUtPYwrVwUxZiMSHvGhW17tJFU2U_5JXEFVvUONNgVu/w386-h640/Dream+%252819%2529.jpg" width="386" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">To continue along the Dream theme, I decided to make some pajama shorts and a </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">coordinating t-shirt for myself. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-ODHG1nSsH7ZlDEVqN5y9BdzGJuE1IsIIJyCVacMivkX5pnquTdISEHAvCtsCEHeKufQKCi7nIitZDSRYP2uWOhCHv5I3g7lpkHnvd2WvsN58gKZsE09tTl4hFWBl1eGvZ1i2OfmKYlD/s2048/Dream+%252818%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp-ODHG1nSsH7ZlDEVqN5y9BdzGJuE1IsIIJyCVacMivkX5pnquTdISEHAvCtsCEHeKufQKCi7nIitZDSRYP2uWOhCHv5I3g7lpkHnvd2WvsN58gKZsE09tTl4hFWBl1eGvZ1i2OfmKYlD/w480-h640/Dream+%252818%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I used the free </span><a href="https://www.sewdaily.com/beginner-sew-quick-easy-vol-1/" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">drawstring pant pattern</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> from the free Sew Quick + Easy Beginner pattern collection that I edited for Sew News. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">For the first pair, I used Dream Drift Green and accented it with rainbow ricrac for a scalloped hem on the shorts and on the</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> pocket trim. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNr4HtI7EUIG1fdRY2vA4PBHBD_eGp7wkDP-qSuANKNNa56a_58qYDbRwk836jO1U6e73w8nsH84igG7dCsQXRxK7Ycqh9bQnroaaX92aIEmnCsOJLpiqcZBP4AScAKbnu6PEGuCq2XZcx/s1507/Dream+%25285%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1130" data-original-width="1507" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNr4HtI7EUIG1fdRY2vA4PBHBD_eGp7wkDP-qSuANKNNa56a_58qYDbRwk836jO1U6e73w8nsH84igG7dCsQXRxK7Ycqh9bQnroaaX92aIEmnCsOJLpiqcZBP4AScAKbnu6PEGuCq2XZcx/w640-h480/Dream+%25285%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">On the second pair, I used </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dream Drift Melon with an</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> added a ricrac rainbow racing stripe.</span><br /><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/AVvXsEjFllJOybDqfpJCrxY2uaXJOmNBnpB-hKzdJQBOxkHZqvxlYdF3ernBBzj_cgfYnBYmC_kG21eyPcWfaOg6Qu6e_cd7i3aoU46qoGOlVHq4lvJd-uDDzPhw-XgkG9K3pih5taLQS9yHFPCG/s2048/Dream+%25288%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFllJOybDqfpJCrxY2uaXJOmNBnpB-hKzdJQBOxkHZqvxlYdF3ernBBzj_cgfYnBYmC_kG21eyPcWfaOg6Qu6e_cd7i3aoU46qoGOlVHq4lvJd-uDDzPhw-XgkG9K3pih5taLQS9yHFPCG/w640-h480/Dream+%25288%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><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/AVvXsEgXgjtqf4RSYrmfqvvRfYHHS2qkmC4aatRpRDHr0vKb4JsQR3yfjBcf5hyphenhyphenMbPaLLQuLrjVer4sRpXf1lYcf0s9K0_lOMdq_q1WLmElIEP7Emn_Cm1dp20VYiTvR5pTo5mFID2Il-vahQR5N/s1800/Dream+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXgjtqf4RSYrmfqvvRfYHHS2qkmC4aatRpRDHr0vKb4JsQR3yfjBcf5hyphenhyphenMbPaLLQuLrjVer4sRpXf1lYcf0s9K0_lOMdq_q1WLmElIEP7Emn_Cm1dp20VYiTvR5pTo5mFID2Il-vahQR5N/w640-h480/Dream+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I will be running away this weekend with some girlfriends and will be packing my pillow, pjs and sleep masks. I plan to have a fun-filled, wild time. I will have busy days, but when I stop at night, I will rest, sleep and dream.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Sewing,</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca </span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-89201078781710154432021-05-26T05:50:00.000-07:002021-05-26T05:50:54.759-07:00Adrienne Blouses for Me and My Mini<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8FnmObS2_j6s0DObyhKxqNYAsIFMF65wGtNV581HA72FMRA9X_FtUcvFRaH2JKz1c1kfZ8v43mm1W1PVwHC9mqrNPElhqtGmv_xw3T_xY4_bNRI44fUdTHeU9qt6R5iT61M9i2-3LVkJc/s2048/Adrienne+%25284%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8FnmObS2_j6s0DObyhKxqNYAsIFMF65wGtNV581HA72FMRA9X_FtUcvFRaH2JKz1c1kfZ8v43mm1W1PVwHC9mqrNPElhqtGmv_xw3T_xY4_bNRI44fUdTHeU9qt6R5iT61M9i2-3LVkJc/w640-h480/Adrienne+%25284%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For years, I have coordinated outfits for myself and my kids. Up until now, most of the outfits I have coordinated with </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Little Miss have been my idea. I would suggest something I thought we would both like. If she agreed; I would make them. Over the course of the last year, she has been in virtual school and has had a very casual attitude about what she wears. She has sourced my stash on multiple occasions to make lounge pants and shirts using my vinyl cutting machine. B</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">asically, as a preteen during a pandemic, she has been doing her own thing and we have let her.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Adrianne Blouse by Friday Pattern Company is very popular pattern and I love seeing people make it up and share on Instagram. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbQhNBoWNUQZPFeBKBGuWM6dohlwDYrHDWQBGrY4ZmJrKVPtGB7ucsegB8dI13Xjeg8nw1u6LJciD9ZgbL0FJrp9kz6s7QdoTpAQGbUk3NBNBVsN9GKwcIqGQRvZ_I4g0u4MB1wLV2pRD/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1425" data-original-width="976" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbQhNBoWNUQZPFeBKBGuWM6dohlwDYrHDWQBGrY4ZmJrKVPtGB7ucsegB8dI13Xjeg8nw1u6LJciD9ZgbL0FJrp9kz6s7QdoTpAQGbUk3NBNBVsN9GKwcIqGQRvZ_I4g0u4MB1wLV2pRD/w437-h640/image.png" width="437" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I am not a fan of printing, taping and cutting PDF patterns so I almost passed on this one out of an irrational extra work spite. I have often complained about PDF's or the delay in ordering AO printing. My hubby shared it does not bother him and has volunteered to do them for me! He is amazing and I love him so! The world of PDF pattern has opened to me and I decided to stop sleeping in this pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjahTx2K-MfapzNa6EmIRjdZQiA8tJciV6hLS73-X20IsNEMamiBh6aVRg0M13m9ROsEVXZ1hkzIXiVbaPCEK7C8Ui7ex1ivhrO4cqN3d4ofxzHtkgxLpBDxESJMCQPmjZg-hk6eta_lXW0/s2048/IMG_20210124_124349_Bokeh__01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjahTx2K-MfapzNa6EmIRjdZQiA8tJciV6hLS73-X20IsNEMamiBh6aVRg0M13m9ROsEVXZ1hkzIXiVbaPCEK7C8Ui7ex1ivhrO4cqN3d4ofxzHtkgxLpBDxESJMCQPmjZg-hk6eta_lXW0/w480-h640/IMG_20210124_124349_Bokeh__01.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div>I love the <a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/search?page=3&q=+Bullet+Knit" target="_blank">Bullet Knits</a> offered by Nature's Fabric. (<span style="font-size: x-small;">If you are unfamiliar with this awesome fabric, you can <a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/blogs/all-things-sewing/what-is-bullet-knit-and-things-to-sew?_pos=34&_sid=ae5eb4887&_ss=r" target="_blank">read all about them here.</a>) </span>When </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Little Miss saw the </span></span><a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/products/dreamy-skies-on-bullet-knit" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Dreamy Skies</a> <span style="font-family: verdana;"> print , </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">she decided it was time to retire pandemic wear and requested that I make her a blouse as well! I welcomed the change and agreed without a hesitation.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy1w-f_Q7BHOGyilxwxRvmIqwSgzCsUoxIi3j0RL8bqjGKXfO0qIBVVOgQrhqLcrrPSc2ZnQPdEby_PS3du0Cu6kIoeF51MuTirpW3bdjoP9m_o2ww2A1Ub0jA237LkeRhd3EgtANvtbyf/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="940" data-original-width="940" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy1w-f_Q7BHOGyilxwxRvmIqwSgzCsUoxIi3j0RL8bqjGKXfO0qIBVVOgQrhqLcrrPSc2ZnQPdEby_PS3du0Cu6kIoeF51MuTirpW3bdjoP9m_o2ww2A1Ub0jA237LkeRhd3EgtANvtbyf/w400-h400/image.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For her version, I made the size small based on her measurements.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggzAmFjmkpQMeA7s5M_lbdAi96r-yNtMsMxz9av7QHCumSN5SjHBma_-Zzvy7Y8wDUsHhVeaWLs10kXaB6KccYWqDCNStSXyr-dGW0JzDmUXeJvcpaeXuB5Sorks1me5soveshrODBOZZM/s2048/Adrienne+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1452" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggzAmFjmkpQMeA7s5M_lbdAi96r-yNtMsMxz9av7QHCumSN5SjHBma_-Zzvy7Y8wDUsHhVeaWLs10kXaB6KccYWqDCNStSXyr-dGW0JzDmUXeJvcpaeXuB5Sorks1me5soveshrODBOZZM/w454-h640/Adrienne+%25281%2529.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There were no real fit issues with it, but she preferred I shorten the elastic at the shoulders so the sleeves stay up. Given this tweak, the XS with this fabric, would have fit her just fine, but she likes a looser fit and ease of the size small.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWvNzMkaAjEq6wk_lhyphenhyphenldsEfqgHYxHUTh7N_3nHJcPUAz6jdHCSU-dugPkTmgyAvqEMMomYyCwS0xMisB-_C5zqWJZWa8rYEmXl0Rj9p7E2UEhNmf07KsMmVPEvTD-G14w8GtuxvKwAUHF/s2048/Adrienne+%25285%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWvNzMkaAjEq6wk_lhyphenhyphenldsEfqgHYxHUTh7N_3nHJcPUAz6jdHCSU-dugPkTmgyAvqEMMomYyCwS0xMisB-_C5zqWJZWa8rYEmXl0Rj9p7E2UEhNmf07KsMmVPEvTD-G14w8GtuxvKwAUHF/w480-h640/Adrienne+%25285%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">She does not like the feel of elasticized sleeves, so I omitted them giving her the billowy Summer top of her dreams.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKX5ot4bRueZfr-iIfQd_Ry1Owe3jkKI-HevErxNGtPAiP-KO7Tyk4WsaPPNwxnLIzgzWv3HR5F0iApiHRQ7bV4T_wnaHXvG7obp-WN3gHxC6aGPDLkuXycplyyQMr5ghgvm06TCE3gJR/s2048/Adrienne+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1541" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKX5ot4bRueZfr-iIfQd_Ry1Owe3jkKI-HevErxNGtPAiP-KO7Tyk4WsaPPNwxnLIzgzWv3HR5F0iApiHRQ7bV4T_wnaHXvG7obp-WN3gHxC6aGPDLkuXycplyyQMr5ghgvm06TCE3gJR/w482-h640/Adrienne+%25283%2529.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For my version, I used Glitter Stripe Bullet Knit. It sold out fast, but there are a lot of </span><a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/search?q=+Bullet+Knit" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">others for you to choose from.</a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibD2EZTD4iJ9Lld9NIXx2o2thU3LZS-iJhhmTbBXvCfZ4L6-TLYAvBD0FF-vcz_BhrC4M5M-QmOFtLzY_05ZsC3vAhcoviQ8G0KlzCSO6bxIaRXk92QkfnKOAPwXLBr7zK_SjdCvxjIOzt/s2048/Adrienne+%25288%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1811" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibD2EZTD4iJ9Lld9NIXx2o2thU3LZS-iJhhmTbBXvCfZ4L6-TLYAvBD0FF-vcz_BhrC4M5M-QmOFtLzY_05ZsC3vAhcoviQ8G0KlzCSO6bxIaRXk92QkfnKOAPwXLBr7zK_SjdCvxjIOzt/w566-h640/Adrienne+%25288%2529.jpg" width="566" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I made the size medium extended to the 4x length, the longest length of the pattern. I don't mind the elastic of the sleeves so I kept them.</div></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UqHt0D9HjAB4AMQVK4tXMdqWLmykqnrQ2rmOz6boK74XK__IZ4crSlikJZ6DsDDiRj1Mv00trNHdo8tmwwi92JWY_Gej535LAnqyF0JhmXAniioRXNzbb-JMEuogcnsUvbnycNs85yIn/s2048/Adrienne+%252811%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UqHt0D9HjAB4AMQVK4tXMdqWLmykqnrQ2rmOz6boK74XK__IZ4crSlikJZ6DsDDiRj1Mv00trNHdo8tmwwi92JWY_Gej535LAnqyF0JhmXAniioRXNzbb-JMEuogcnsUvbnycNs85yIn/w480-h640/Adrienne+%252811%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love the volume and drama of the sleeve of this simple blouse. </span></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/AVvXsEgetBATwOX56G-RLG_rKG5eekjL2k2NWNOwi9eiv761o2x1ndBddIO62oa1slhCdonCRLPDP4HsFPx46wMg-fEUIrPTEhXVl6F3vfPXc1zmK9mjoSO5gfSAz59h4lrSm7ozU9bewridAr6f/s1881/Adrienne+%252812%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1881" data-original-width="1384" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgetBATwOX56G-RLG_rKG5eekjL2k2NWNOwi9eiv761o2x1ndBddIO62oa1slhCdonCRLPDP4HsFPx46wMg-fEUIrPTEhXVl6F3vfPXc1zmK9mjoSO5gfSAz59h4lrSm7ozU9bewridAr6f/w470-h640/Adrienne+%252812%2529.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I also love the off-the-shoulder adjustment to the sleeve..</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhKLuTifkNT5pptJUON57jiX-lf2gOHQOqbWM3OXkYET-EXoATJkzlFEN_avHqIemUpYOrwS2ExLbl00SWAIx86MVp5KXaXz_FdAo8_FUTFjl4HSe3yBWuW4HHZgHJllYs4ZvJkrNYpJp/s2048/Adrienne+%252810%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1516" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhKLuTifkNT5pptJUON57jiX-lf2gOHQOqbWM3OXkYET-EXoATJkzlFEN_avHqIemUpYOrwS2ExLbl00SWAIx86MVp5KXaXz_FdAo8_FUTFjl4HSe3yBWuW4HHZgHJllYs4ZvJkrNYpJp/w474-h640/Adrienne+%252810%2529.jpg" width="474" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is interesting to note, there are three pattern pieces to this blouse each cut twice. The sleeve and body pieces look similar. I saw someone accidentally confused the two in construction and it still resulted in a wearable blouse. </div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvF_1T6msONpon1JLDUE5pEGlBxDg_5BLF7ivFc-TymTPHHC5zwtMhWtXQBk4Z_-0MCXoeCSnKln_S4rd9ttrdj_PPwOOZMLArf9Nv7QDF_Dd8nHje5w738_4P9MOPPc61mGcz3PXpugo/s2048/Adrienne+%25289%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYvF_1T6msONpon1JLDUE5pEGlBxDg_5BLF7ivFc-TymTPHHC5zwtMhWtXQBk4Z_-0MCXoeCSnKln_S4rd9ttrdj_PPwOOZMLArf9Nv7QDF_Dd8nHje5w738_4P9MOPPc61mGcz3PXpugo/w480-h640/Adrienne+%25289%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love this blouse. I love it so much I have plans for many more including another in this <a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/products/blue-glass-geometric-on-bullet-knit?_pos=35&_sid=ae5eb4887&_ss=r">Geometric Bullet Knit</a>. With the way Little Miss is eyeing it, I may be making two again.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1S-jM0yFvch1ITXnGLA40Z3taZE5d56TShbXu2ufKq5NYFBOGCeV2xnFmBdQOxtbCqbLOQT7TmZ0JQopRlbw_0ACuxJjHVnTSBg_zZi4Zy_bh5vIRbSBsqT7KpGfso58sJAfc64K0DmD/s2048/Adrienne+%25286%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh1S-jM0yFvch1ITXnGLA40Z3taZE5d56TShbXu2ufKq5NYFBOGCeV2xnFmBdQOxtbCqbLOQT7TmZ0JQopRlbw_0ACuxJjHVnTSBg_zZi4Zy_bh5vIRbSBsqT7KpGfso58sJAfc64K0DmD/w480-h640/Adrienne+%25286%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hope you are well. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Sewing,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div><br /><p></p></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-39845556824205829472021-03-22T09:55:00.001-07:002021-03-22T09:55:51.560-07:00Searching for the Rainbow Connection<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh93axA7KYHxm1Ctu1DaL9An_cbaTca7J4m971Zaj5e5gAJ129GrE9OgoMEeIauzhBJ9ga2L38Khyphenhyphenij35E2LLj_G3iFhU8-f-K_rV9oXMiOGQm3JcHQZWbzi5UBm9PhNPBXAXYCEgkaNjkb/s2048/Rainbow+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1552" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh93axA7KYHxm1Ctu1DaL9An_cbaTca7J4m971Zaj5e5gAJ129GrE9OgoMEeIauzhBJ9ga2L38Khyphenhyphenij35E2LLj_G3iFhU8-f-K_rV9oXMiOGQm3JcHQZWbzi5UBm9PhNPBXAXYCEgkaNjkb/w484-h640/Rainbow+%25282%2529.jpg" width="484" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">So much ugh! With t<span style="text-align: left;">his pandemic, the recent Texas freeze, and vaccine delays I am so ready for a change and a new season. </span>I am very happy to welcome Spring and a wardrobe shift. I briefly saw a fun, multicolored dress on a commercial. I loved the irregular pattern of the bold colors and the tiered maxi style. It was fun, colorful and I was inspired to make one. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The dress reminded me of one of my favorite maxi dress patterns,<a href="https://thanksimadethem.blogspot.com/2019/09/late-summer-means-there-is-still-time.html" target="_blank"> Butterick 5637</a>. I am always looking for a reason to make this one.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqjJ0GcoQMcWVM6Ntc2zhP_fiygRVswNdvR8zxe8Tvo9Wsc8tY8QI0ey_5L3cLC0x7HgQH2nVgqzW1igRD4VVNH1xeawWJ-0OIPV1MVjcGau4k3idc0nsEpyCNt5C8XE1E9e89jD4gHnhO/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="450" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqjJ0GcoQMcWVM6Ntc2zhP_fiygRVswNdvR8zxe8Tvo9Wsc8tY8QI0ey_5L3cLC0x7HgQH2nVgqzW1igRD4VVNH1xeawWJ-0OIPV1MVjcGau4k3idc0nsEpyCNt5C8XE1E9e89jD4gHnhO/w378-h400/image.png" width="378" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />After an extensive failed internet search for an irregular design rainbow fabric, I decided to make my own. I ordered 10, 1/2 yard cuts of bright colors of interlock knit fabric from <a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/search?q=INTERLOCK+KNIT" target="_blank">Nature's Fabrics.</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZQ65njff82fjAJy0xNEhUUHaXjoxAjf8j-lAkJUaw3xNd15o0jpylmDlZVRT0ETs6IbDZ3TULIq8Y5hX4mWxOfkvWC8DmfZoGzpfvxHC88ubolEMc8B2PaEuL-aAk1r5K3haIDSMwh1L/s2048/Rainbow+%252814%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZQ65njff82fjAJy0xNEhUUHaXjoxAjf8j-lAkJUaw3xNd15o0jpylmDlZVRT0ETs6IbDZ3TULIq8Y5hX4mWxOfkvWC8DmfZoGzpfvxHC88ubolEMc8B2PaEuL-aAk1r5K3haIDSMwh1L/w480-h640/Rainbow+%252814%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The plan was pretty simple, I maintained the lengths of the 1/2 yard cuts and cut them to various widths. I pinned and serged them together along the long edges with variegated threads. </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Me6BNlU4n9g85e9xuOLtfGV-5p92sqGKXVYPesM_ErREkVwjtjjiOa0qI5f8coXqVoL3rViG-9-E8AobIbNbNIpHpNYRi5agYcYfw5-gIokijb7k7LV953Y9nO0VBfe3kGLWV0Y6c8qp/s2530/Rainbow+%252813%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1243" data-original-width="2530" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Me6BNlU4n9g85e9xuOLtfGV-5p92sqGKXVYPesM_ErREkVwjtjjiOa0qI5f8coXqVoL3rViG-9-E8AobIbNbNIpHpNYRi5agYcYfw5-gIokijb7k7LV953Y9nO0VBfe3kGLWV0Y6c8qp/w640-h314/Rainbow+%252813%2529.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div dir="auto"></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">After seeing the finished edge, I contemplated constructing the dress with the seams exposed. In the end, I decided it might be too busy with the color-blocking of this dress. I am storing that idea for another project down the road though.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB20HLz5p0fUwxvqlu7uWD41xwDTjSsvSKQJLg56V4L9w4JuypdaKjeWURQLQC9rJvNK0CqdRD0Am5Oaky3uBYcWOtBEoa0HpWpxyYoqgAmCXqDeImgvd7RNRnG6VhOBdkY9duw7naxr_N/s2048/Rainbow+%252811%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1353" data-original-width="2048" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB20HLz5p0fUwxvqlu7uWD41xwDTjSsvSKQJLg56V4L9w4JuypdaKjeWURQLQC9rJvNK0CqdRD0Am5Oaky3uBYcWOtBEoa0HpWpxyYoqgAmCXqDeImgvd7RNRnG6VhOBdkY9duw7naxr_N/w640-h422/Rainbow+%252811%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I continued sewing until I had my yardage all sewn together.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUMcbbx_gqAsUyHg5pHmIPvGkTNxFO_dNH2mgS3eghF42SnCKROvErqtJXHyDZY86bv6xGhf1Gdx_c18dbiOtq9qaEzHDNw1P4Bv3u-9bO0ABD8YawNvAipvxu1dWAxGsIvfpK-wUKyH5Y/s2048/Rainbow+%252812%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="2048" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUMcbbx_gqAsUyHg5pHmIPvGkTNxFO_dNH2mgS3eghF42SnCKROvErqtJXHyDZY86bv6xGhf1Gdx_c18dbiOtq9qaEzHDNw1P4Bv3u-9bO0ABD8YawNvAipvxu1dWAxGsIvfpK-wUKyH5Y/w640-h358/Rainbow+%252812%2529.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Then, I cut the pattern out with my rotary cutter and my <a href="http://www.thanksimadethem.etsy.com" target="_blank">Strong Women pattern weights.</a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgISb120G_x8yGkNQHX8t9nvaqPg4UGT1cEaP71lbE2N-SV0RBR9YPyhluEuRFkpyIo2A5J1CH1NOtXuumo4TSA9RIddbqVE8Zcwy4drv_OQRwFapZM66jS81hSfv7K5dB0z3A3sBdv_DSE/s1907/Rainbow+%252810%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="Strong Women Pattern Weights" border="0" data-original-height="1907" data-original-width="1723" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgISb120G_x8yGkNQHX8t9nvaqPg4UGT1cEaP71lbE2N-SV0RBR9YPyhluEuRFkpyIo2A5J1CH1NOtXuumo4TSA9RIddbqVE8Zcwy4drv_OQRwFapZM66jS81hSfv7K5dB0z3A3sBdv_DSE/w578-h640/Rainbow+%252810%2529.jpg" width="578" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I made a few changes to original design. I cut my usual size medium, but I could have sized the bodice down to a small. The pattern is designed for woven fabrics and with the switch to a knit, I had to remove excess fabric from the side seams. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgliAp8WFQlyxflTfdpJbyky9ZOfxGgrHhnUVOpHEH65FY7pCiwWoMm47V_9RvJ5olOuWvXgn30du4K4TzLNQXv9bMKiFOJSyUl_P7mX6nQ4rwWiohfEXg9ymiiXzSgUGKasmfIXkA-oXli/s2048/Rainbow+%25289%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1678" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgliAp8WFQlyxflTfdpJbyky9ZOfxGgrHhnUVOpHEH65FY7pCiwWoMm47V_9RvJ5olOuWvXgn30du4K4TzLNQXv9bMKiFOJSyUl_P7mX6nQ4rwWiohfEXg9ymiiXzSgUGKasmfIXkA-oXli/w524-h640/Rainbow+%25289%2529.jpg" width="524" /></a> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Omk5YtG3-n_MH4O7BKfnTyJcQcI6ez8M4PBsdnJX9jZgdydtsYLsYT3TgwuPr_nQ4_vAvawgxUyV2G7b6pQhIliZZBK_QfyCw9MxhMtrHiNUqPbblTgtb50xNc0KEo9FRO_FWj76hV4x/s2048/Rainbow+%25284%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1694" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Omk5YtG3-n_MH4O7BKfnTyJcQcI6ez8M4PBsdnJX9jZgdydtsYLsYT3TgwuPr_nQ4_vAvawgxUyV2G7b6pQhIliZZBK_QfyCw9MxhMtrHiNUqPbblTgtb50xNc0KEo9FRO_FWj76hV4x/w530-h640/Rainbow+%25284%2529.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I omitted the gathers at the neckline in favor of a block design. The tight bunching was in conflict with the lines of the skirt. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGPS4XELJKhQDn-T-__hBCkLL2NeIUcLUJP6lm4MPyNpS1oPATu1FOX1PI3u8-JMt9aw2llK_74lN2SV43oqmAMktGhFZA0JkkG_74-ZwhfasatkVTmNNm9hXqGhJE5HhEdlfYv6XxUsQ/s2048/Rainbow+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1612" data-original-width="2048" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGPS4XELJKhQDn-T-__hBCkLL2NeIUcLUJP6lm4MPyNpS1oPATu1FOX1PI3u8-JMt9aw2llK_74lN2SV43oqmAMktGhFZA0JkkG_74-ZwhfasatkVTmNNm9hXqGhJE5HhEdlfYv6XxUsQ/w640-h504/Rainbow+%25283%2529.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Because of the stretch of the fabric, I omitted the back zipper. Taking it off and on is not an issue so it was unnecessary. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNqpVvYuYxBvI7pogr7SU9rfG2_0Uva4Um1LKslVGPlSqsYbD_I2k0WDQDD04wzvFnIHc7KOG0EsM2AEB7NBvq6uG_0siKIu-48SpI0LQU6kHRerbxEF7R_xNT0TOn7vIhK2hlVlNwfwTL/s2048/Rainbow+%25287%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1571" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNqpVvYuYxBvI7pogr7SU9rfG2_0Uva4Um1LKslVGPlSqsYbD_I2k0WDQDD04wzvFnIHc7KOG0EsM2AEB7NBvq6uG_0siKIu-48SpI0LQU6kHRerbxEF7R_xNT0TOn7vIhK2hlVlNwfwTL/w490-h640/Rainbow+%25287%2529.jpg" width="490" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>This dress was labor-intensive with my making the fabric and gathering 3 tiers of skirting. It was not difficult, but was a perfect temporary distraction from reality. I am pleased with the results of my work and the bit of brightness added to my wardrobe. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1556" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXD0_KlUEdEDV11mGodppU_ZoIyswWiMXAhH7M6TOqImdKEfOvPY8tR9_0K52HQefZJN5Mo8g4uUerNXkxaeQQnTOsBW09RDb4JBEeUvLi1UD84QVlyGM4Sc33yUCuORGWiP2qGeDOBNbn/w486-h640/Rainbow+%25288%2529.jpg" width="486" /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Sewing,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-33403775833922278422021-01-15T05:10:00.000-08:002021-01-15T09:05:57.371-08:00Making Lemonade with Liberty Emporium<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHFpSFkEWUfYj42TFe4yl52_fpdmtTxWxMZ_kFfEW76DOp7nxjMKw_T_nrryVP45Ow5-aRsUrQgO4c_kAr6RNzHABhaO1_LZ8q4et4A4AmFeFfgZHTIjKxapmE2nDT_NXwtEElrNLskwh/s2048/IMG_20210113_163256_Bokeh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHFpSFkEWUfYj42TFe4yl52_fpdmtTxWxMZ_kFfEW76DOp7nxjMKw_T_nrryVP45Ow5-aRsUrQgO4c_kAr6RNzHABhaO1_LZ8q4et4A4AmFeFfgZHTIjKxapmE2nDT_NXwtEElrNLskwh/w480-h640/IMG_20210113_163256_Bokeh.jpg" width="480"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><p><span style="text-align: justify;">Have you had a project that does not go right from the beginning? I've been sewing for quite a while. I don't very often have sewing mishaps with commercial patterns. I know what size to cut and any adjustments I need to make it right before I sew. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">When I saw the Liberty Emporium fabric collection by Riley Blake Designs, I immediately had a plan in mind for the two fabrics I chose. I was planned to make a mixed print tiered dress. </span></p><p><span style="text-align: justify;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLvfumT0MVUHjqjEKnB6LwjzRuri8xKOrzgv_Bx9f2Dxvq1lctf6XigbU230_SCfoKyRnY97fkx6k_mEY7ywnp7dMxFKTYpMs2D92M59wG0IDhkNv7Ex5zyv37wSFV7EGkUqGXCOFgb8T/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1375" data-original-width="2048" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLvfumT0MVUHjqjEKnB6LwjzRuri8xKOrzgv_Bx9f2Dxvq1lctf6XigbU230_SCfoKyRnY97fkx6k_mEY7ywnp7dMxFKTYpMs2D92M59wG0IDhkNv7Ex5zyv37wSFV7EGkUqGXCOFgb8T/" width="640"></a></div><br><span style="text-align: justify;">I loved the dress<a href="https://thanksimadethem.blogspot.com/2020/01/mixing-it-up-with-liberty-cottons.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> I previously made with Liberty cottons </a>and had planned to make a new version with a different pattern. When the fabrics arrived, side by side, I didn't think they would work like wanted. I was slightly disappointed and decided to change my plan. I switched it to make a pattern that has been in my stash waiting for the perfect fabric match.</span><p></p></span><p></p><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMHeMzQi-79OrGLAQdUkBjCzV5jY_sZZiDMSsLH2WKIejAkskSD6NdgZT9lDoqwR7f_sLg0uOvaMHNR1sZ9cnPkWImBJ6UAuteCPtK41OeezvBaDewhKrkVHeynVaRcBqvxgq3Ywhy_Fg/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="660" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMHeMzQi-79OrGLAQdUkBjCzV5jY_sZZiDMSsLH2WKIejAkskSD6NdgZT9lDoqwR7f_sLg0uOvaMHNR1sZ9cnPkWImBJ6UAuteCPtK41OeezvBaDewhKrkVHeynVaRcBqvxgq3Ywhy_Fg/w467-h640/image.png" width="467"></a></div><br></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">I absolutely love the sleeves of view A of this dress! I immediately planned to use the Melton Rose F print to make it. I thought the quilting cotton weight would define the sleeves very well giving some drama to the fairly simple dress.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRiZiWKh7Zb-o0eXi0JftQWIlVPjGf3b5swLFW9czRT8EHiq-LbLOdS9NDQxypT0aeMFCWP_kjADJEDwYU-PoC7rVAWEoPzob1_8V8ujrPlvDovQMjOYQ3Jv8Leoix2KkT1mxQPBwiuwP/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRiZiWKh7Zb-o0eXi0JftQWIlVPjGf3b5swLFW9czRT8EHiq-LbLOdS9NDQxypT0aeMFCWP_kjADJEDwYU-PoC7rVAWEoPzob1_8V8ujrPlvDovQMjOYQ3Jv8Leoix2KkT1mxQPBwiuwP/w640-h640/image.png" width="640"></a></div><br></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">I made it up in my usual size and was surprised to find it was a complete disaster! The bodice was too big and where it met the skirt, stood away for my body in a very unflattering way. I showed my honest, supportive family and they unanimously decided it was an epic fail. They determined that and I looked like a pregnant mushroom! </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was disapp</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">ointed, but knew they were correct. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>I wanted it to work and I did not want to waste this fabric. I put the dress in timeout for a moment and decided to make a dress with the <span style="background-color: #fbfbfb; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;">Merchant's Tree</span> print. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGE0YBlIyOInjFEXiiwDQBP1NlsMgFQEJP1Tl-EgYevlDlpsS3o1rkyN3GVRrvHKnmWpAky6rLSHbyYkWoNuS4Ccd2P8-DhQmI1S7pFLl1caMRdGyRDlScPc6P0Kk44wa8fH-rY7s7xrkz/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGE0YBlIyOInjFEXiiwDQBP1NlsMgFQEJP1Tl-EgYevlDlpsS3o1rkyN3GVRrvHKnmWpAky6rLSHbyYkWoNuS4Ccd2P8-DhQmI1S7pFLl1caMRdGyRDlScPc6P0Kk44wa8fH-rY7s7xrkz/w640-h640/image.png" width="640"></a></div><br>After reading </span><a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/82421" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Pattern Review</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> opinions of the Cynthia Rowley, Simplicity 8264 mini dress, I thought I would have success with this fun minidress. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieL4kQn_ULW9kuf8Qy0gQjihC0lduwnlgpPUdwXburWL93NS5rbjgkF6UCIoLHAZSU65lgmNUG75VsGKnGOGRSj_I86-sALvlZbcVNcPghKJVBAu2xndwzpIoKzCp5P896iy9Bi4XXeUYe/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieL4kQn_ULW9kuf8Qy0gQjihC0lduwnlgpPUdwXburWL93NS5rbjgkF6UCIoLHAZSU65lgmNUG75VsGKnGOGRSj_I86-sALvlZbcVNcPghKJVBAu2xndwzpIoKzCp5P896iy9Bi4XXeUYe/w640-h640/image.png" width="640"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQizSj5dGklOXZ6Vf82qF9Qgq-A6YpHN9l1VoTSKcs2hYGuhlmMImvzpjSO1Recnza_p6xP2PUvvcyHBLROMV6PdnMwoFpb21zj6Z2Np0S3iO9FTOvoNbJGhiWX-iTmYsvc-mlQM1hq0VP/s2048/Liberty+lemonade+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1537" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQizSj5dGklOXZ6Vf82qF9Qgq-A6YpHN9l1VoTSKcs2hYGuhlmMImvzpjSO1Recnza_p6xP2PUvvcyHBLROMV6PdnMwoFpb21zj6Z2Np0S3iO9FTOvoNbJGhiWX-iTmYsvc-mlQM1hq0VP/w480-h640/Liberty+lemonade+%25283%2529.jpg" width="480"></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love the ruffled neckline and details on the sleeves.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6sjjPcDPH22R550u3HZYMxJH2m0IdEx6RBDRc0iiomTzQt0X2wCUmFkIXrDSccleiewB-scT7hVN4MwjvO5EAyDh6TuY4F4mjpc7KQHPUFn7vta69sCDvgPeIkcnbzROrne5HdhImuUy/s2048/Liberty+lemonade+%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1765" data-original-width="2048" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6sjjPcDPH22R550u3HZYMxJH2m0IdEx6RBDRc0iiomTzQt0X2wCUmFkIXrDSccleiewB-scT7hVN4MwjvO5EAyDh6TuY4F4mjpc7KQHPUFn7vta69sCDvgPeIkcnbzROrne5HdhImuUy/w640-h552/Liberty+lemonade+%25286%2529.jpg" width="640"></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My knee surgeries of the last year have finally healed. I no longer need to wear support braces that require the camouflage of maxi dresses and long skirts. My recent makes have been a celebration of that fact.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheu8rIRwhMkZUGqmizAQHoF9KoZUp0kx35kzbOipos3nphowXIz2ZJcT1oxzk0sNKFrlgDiTKs099xHRNTfFlth8OGG47wPE9TzVwhYbvnRfUOO41Bh7ihJtdYzW7qg2ynwslc5vVayIBt/s2048/Liberty+lemonade+%252812%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheu8rIRwhMkZUGqmizAQHoF9KoZUp0kx35kzbOipos3nphowXIz2ZJcT1oxzk0sNKFrlgDiTKs099xHRNTfFlth8OGG47wPE9TzVwhYbvnRfUOO41Bh7ihJtdYzW7qg2ynwslc5vVayIBt/w480-h640/Liberty+lemonade+%252812%2529.jpg" width="480"></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I made this dress straight from the package with the only adjustment being adding some back darts to pull in the fullness as one reviewer recommended.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vx2ZX3CTvWzyuNkjF5QXJKwtLdzbvh18PM4bWke5cK_LXqlf5wpZqHp-JShFRj8OwG-nnT2fMEA30FWoWWk8bFCi2NbOhvhqJoRTpV4VZPLaCN03plDjN5ytwBAGq3UipJpcNxndCQx1/s2048/IMG_20210113_162734.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vx2ZX3CTvWzyuNkjF5QXJKwtLdzbvh18PM4bWke5cK_LXqlf5wpZqHp-JShFRj8OwG-nnT2fMEA30FWoWWk8bFCi2NbOhvhqJoRTpV4VZPLaCN03plDjN5ytwBAGq3UipJpcNxndCQx1/w480-h640/IMG_20210113_162734.jpg" width="480"></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div>I love this fun and flighty dress. The time away from the failed dress was just what I needed to rethink that garment. The sleeves are the best feature of that pattern and I wanted to preserve them. I reworked the upper bodice and took away some of the fullness of the skirt. When that still failed to satisfy as a dress, I cut the front open, finished the seams, and added some buttons to close it. These few changes allowed me to convert the abysmal dress into a coordinating topper for the dress. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8F4xRiKJXGVN7KLFsIxtOHng4c9HlH_Jb_HCpVZJPeehH8DSMiZDraZs-1nooWbvew1wDw9beAeSWfNwVdOXCI5xoI4-5t4MnNTRGxEhOwTN9gIVFcS4CA32lri3yJMeNdF2OuF84jzM/s4000/IMG_20210113_162441_Bokeh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8F4xRiKJXGVN7KLFsIxtOHng4c9HlH_Jb_HCpVZJPeehH8DSMiZDraZs-1nooWbvew1wDw9beAeSWfNwVdOXCI5xoI4-5t4MnNTRGxEhOwTN9gIVFcS4CA32lri3yJMeNdF2OuF84jzM/w480-h640/IMG_20210113_162441_Bokeh.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I got to salvage the sleeves I loved and make something wearable. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTc8o1woqWvqIkRMFSgeASb6cAIJ95b7SuEHFjqfDVtU-eN42EWcOk0udvds8CsolT0785A4EaA5W15xb1yXo-eW9IeD70WdDwy8NIy8MVsbVw7X4YVvIdko6GY4JMnhhOlAmnhIyVlCO3/s1527/IMG_20210113_163250_Bokeh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1145" data-original-width="1527" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTc8o1woqWvqIkRMFSgeASb6cAIJ95b7SuEHFjqfDVtU-eN42EWcOk0udvds8CsolT0785A4EaA5W15xb1yXo-eW9IeD70WdDwy8NIy8MVsbVw7X4YVvIdko6GY4JMnhhOlAmnhIyVlCO3/w640-h480/IMG_20210113_163250_Bokeh.jpg" width="640"></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I would not have conceived this combination from the beginning of this project. Now they are paired together, I like it a lot.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbSO4nhpRCtku_s7lYQ9QIScqEYnj7APreo5VXJFIPiTlIJkteSTe3pOEU3yCsYMV4zsx1lTlSNvodSri4bfahKYqiYYUAtHX0Gq-mC5G2drYb4geF1Kwg1NozNm67tfNQzYEZFplD1ejU/s2048/Liberty+lemonade+%252813%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbSO4nhpRCtku_s7lYQ9QIScqEYnj7APreo5VXJFIPiTlIJkteSTe3pOEU3yCsYMV4zsx1lTlSNvodSri4bfahKYqiYYUAtHX0Gq-mC5G2drYb4geF1Kwg1NozNm67tfNQzYEZFplD1ejU/w480-h640/Liberty+lemonade+%252813%2529.jpg" width="480"></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The work and success of the sleeve construction made it worthwhile for me to attempt to save this dress. I am glad I decided to not call it quits with this seemingly failed project. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWcDrVZ_cMonKwda1ZDDRFoM_Yy3J2PNR-QmEi5wdAPwJNOkAsNEIwBnjLZDfsqSoybyPkxHSSupnlByZZm625Rs8twrtdOxkX4mmFIYJJ90dG4eGSUJgKm0LyYCzRzEFrktgXLjIodgy/s1800/IMG_20210113_163524.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1798" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWcDrVZ_cMonKwda1ZDDRFoM_Yy3J2PNR-QmEi5wdAPwJNOkAsNEIwBnjLZDfsqSoybyPkxHSSupnlByZZm625Rs8twrtdOxkX4mmFIYJJ90dG4eGSUJgKm0LyYCzRzEFrktgXLjIodgy/w640-h640/IMG_20210113_163524.jpg" width="640"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When you have an apparent sewing fail, what helps you decide if you will keep going or throw in the towel?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div></div><br>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-85409963644319748622021-01-11T06:05:00.003-08:002021-01-11T06:05:54.625-08:00Pieced Chevron Erin Dress<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgr4jZzXuWfvyNzFYcPW2A-7I4QxZfp2MFCNSTflPjKeU2vEVd_yI8rak0YKIAWtbr1Am2yn97zTfk2rSh84bItAM5R-fIixliZF_3pT2dEnknW5ScC4ZgqKfnbizYgDkBwKGhNvhPBcs/s2048/chevron+%252831%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgr4jZzXuWfvyNzFYcPW2A-7I4QxZfp2MFCNSTflPjKeU2vEVd_yI8rak0YKIAWtbr1Am2yn97zTfk2rSh84bItAM5R-fIixliZF_3pT2dEnknW5ScC4ZgqKfnbizYgDkBwKGhNvhPBcs/w480-h640/chevron+%252831%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>The turning of vintage quilts into wearable coats is a growing trend in the maker community. I love the idea have a few candidates under consideration. Until I can make a final decision I decided to add some quilt blocks to a new dress.</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58wLv5Ain1Z6z00OtBbFjt4kH8falWOe41E_njidLBgjw4AN7zn8H1vpi9XtZxd6irOOwe4jwVuiJoDMvyaZQV3IL5ItquU3Bq2K4sdTywfDKo1GGAZP_BetNFaN-AqFG3kjuHVvnNUq9/s2048/chevron+%252830%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58wLv5Ain1Z6z00OtBbFjt4kH8falWOe41E_njidLBgjw4AN7zn8H1vpi9XtZxd6irOOwe4jwVuiJoDMvyaZQV3IL5ItquU3Bq2K4sdTywfDKo1GGAZP_BetNFaN-AqFG3kjuHVvnNUq9/w480-h640/chevron+%252830%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A friend gave me the Erin Dress pattern by Style Sew Me a few months ago. I loved the oversized t-shirt style, the pockets and adorable side ties. I have seen a few versions of this dress in fun prints and bold colors. I decided to put my creative spin on it with a mash up of quilt blocks and cotton jersey hand-sewing. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uqf7nCZKUCiYA9j9Q7z8YtKtNGiV-yEdeSl-Qvmr1ZtIGLxW3R6ydQx6i1l8Be-qmyscd4yQWH3mJQ0nkZppquJ6aMpZ4qHoIGkwROUd1UALcOYfZ663bLzWkXRM8BPUHMQU_781tDR6/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2uqf7nCZKUCiYA9j9Q7z8YtKtNGiV-yEdeSl-Qvmr1ZtIGLxW3R6ydQx6i1l8Be-qmyscd4yQWH3mJQ0nkZppquJ6aMpZ4qHoIGkwROUd1UALcOYfZ663bLzWkXRM8BPUHMQU_781tDR6/w400-h400/image.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I chose organic cotton jersey from Nature's Fabric in </span><a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/collections/solid-cotton-jersey/products/brick-organic-cotton-jersey" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Brick</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">, White and Beige. This knit fabric has a nice weight, but on its' own would not hold up to the rigors of the manipulation required for piecing. It needed to be stabilized so it would hold its shape and not get wavy.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I will walk you through the steps I took to make this dress. Cut two 12in.x12in. squares of the beige and the white jersey fabrics. Place them in a gallon size freezer bag, saturate them with Terial Magic, squish around to absorb the product. Once you are confident they were covered and damp to the touch, pressed them dry with a dry iron.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1VH3Aq-qeYLJpgw-Q9R6ZVS8gCZoNqKBbbxR9vPsLP2Qvx60FNdMHVqA3XRMbO-m8xH1tQjduCZEeToXgx71cpA84RkZgd1SWWUQ-xQnvNqq3hsmpchu4fHSCZ1p6foqvOKBNQQAXluf/s2048/chevron+%252814%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW1VH3Aq-qeYLJpgw-Q9R6ZVS8gCZoNqKBbbxR9vPsLP2Qvx60FNdMHVqA3XRMbO-m8xH1tQjduCZEeToXgx71cpA84RkZgd1SWWUQ-xQnvNqq3hsmpchu4fHSCZ1p6foqvOKBNQQAXluf/w300-h400/chevron+%252814%2529.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The product changes the hand of the fabric allowing it to behave as a starched woven fabric. To make the blocks, pin one white, to one beige fabric, right sides together, raw edges. Draw diagonal lines from corner to corner.</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVj4zYAfCR7-Blro9MewBw3EIEq5PFO6weJMCm0nutidt1-8vLI-lcalykHAXpVeaBow59G3ybBQaZEGoLTEpLtgW8sUyniLEVT8t1q5AeDadu7F_OiU3Th8N72hzHmbChuDeGmJfu_lne/s1957/chevron+%252815%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1957" data-original-width="1668" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVj4zYAfCR7-Blro9MewBw3EIEq5PFO6weJMCm0nutidt1-8vLI-lcalykHAXpVeaBow59G3ybBQaZEGoLTEpLtgW8sUyniLEVT8t1q5AeDadu7F_OiU3Th8N72hzHmbChuDeGmJfu_lne/w341-h400/chevron+%252815%2529.jpg" width="341" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Using a walking foot, stitch </span>1/4in.<span style="font-family: verdana;"> on either side of the drawn line. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(My disappearing marker works fast!)</span></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB39RylPZCsQmwWqU6aOYqIRQYjfuj-N3dIC1nhdSPXuNiyqIMGKItEw-yLGx3kERo8dcihCnpAaBuUMxH9S8AVZK6z6_l_40shRuciE9UFcrQj3pItotlIM1KYLjomR-WhMV2DiiyqY4w/s1991/chevron+%252816%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1991" data-original-width="1720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB39RylPZCsQmwWqU6aOYqIRQYjfuj-N3dIC1nhdSPXuNiyqIMGKItEw-yLGx3kERo8dcihCnpAaBuUMxH9S8AVZK6z6_l_40shRuciE9UFcrQj3pItotlIM1KYLjomR-WhMV2DiiyqY4w/w345-h400/chevron+%252816%2529.jpg" width="345" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cut the blocks along the drawn lines to form 4 triangles, then again down the centers to get 8 triangles.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0oQWn-u8fodJOlmdzJUayeFU9l9-ndLA-f0tYpDZYC1Tgfrp7Tb3RelHUxHrELfGZp_EQw8_4Om_8cyPKEdw-6J3owViaj6qf0TAdfBJyRANDxnHNxNYV-8JTIN_e4_G-WJSr8PDRwqu/s1756/chevron+%252817a%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1756" data-original-width="1578" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0oQWn-u8fodJOlmdzJUayeFU9l9-ndLA-f0tYpDZYC1Tgfrp7Tb3RelHUxHrELfGZp_EQw8_4Om_8cyPKEdw-6J3owViaj6qf0TAdfBJyRANDxnHNxNYV-8JTIN_e4_G-WJSr8PDRwqu/w360-h400/chevron+%252817a%2529.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Press the block open, fold the seam allowances toward the darker fabric. Trim the dog ears from the corners.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4_PaoH418ViS2a7IzpZL5w8pEsHBG7_W7KPwJ16_adU-kY0jSiGrrvg3sE4CZUP-FF0tZsByivNL3oPmPbH8VpH0iFaCBtK0lOIn0IvBcdr8SWE8fln5hmkQDnJpfdkIhWuA0LLXeYEp/s1968/chevron+%252818%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1968" data-original-width="1733" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4_PaoH418ViS2a7IzpZL5w8pEsHBG7_W7KPwJ16_adU-kY0jSiGrrvg3sE4CZUP-FF0tZsByivNL3oPmPbH8VpH0iFaCBtK0lOIn0IvBcdr8SWE8fln5hmkQDnJpfdkIhWuA0LLXeYEp/w353-h400/chevron+%252818%2529.jpg" width="353" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Audition potential layout options and choose the one you like best. </span>Each one has it's own appeal and I figured I could not go wrong whichever choice I made. If you use 4 different colors of squares, you will have more design options from which to choose.</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgydZ-_v1BHgcxj_q2XTrjCY3xk8y5a9uG5e3EYtes27RUkphNIYWPvIrGQjdbBWLncRyjSWpfHLQMmpFjJTFSSO_Euj5upIdLpIFxTDPyl7wBBjorHSVpc-y0OxFyxj3FcHSAsWgTkglYf/s2048/chevron+%252819%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1375" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgydZ-_v1BHgcxj_q2XTrjCY3xk8y5a9uG5e3EYtes27RUkphNIYWPvIrGQjdbBWLncRyjSWpfHLQMmpFjJTFSSO_Euj5upIdLpIFxTDPyl7wBBjorHSVpc-y0OxFyxj3FcHSAsWgTkglYf/w430-h640/chevron+%252819%2529.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMhC42jw0D8i2MERvQWzJ7Piz_4Bze8hqJ6DXNAXNFBRLU0o-Z8shvCierAksa13Y6zKNqY-C3zeVsFOU6Im8QUXFhTM-op5qFawvFH0aNxG545sWq64wgxCeP8FKCFecu3OMdVW4GcpsE/s2048/chevron+%252820%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1089" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMhC42jw0D8i2MERvQWzJ7Piz_4Bze8hqJ6DXNAXNFBRLU0o-Z8shvCierAksa13Y6zKNqY-C3zeVsFOU6Im8QUXFhTM-op5qFawvFH0aNxG545sWq64wgxCeP8FKCFecu3OMdVW4GcpsE/w340-h640/chevron+%252820%2529.jpg" width="340" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6itS9Skd2f248UowsTJzo2tH7U25YPWoLsVO-FjXo0e5FlccsV-TxFYt0sxWmSHBuo5_R4MqaidCANSYZ3Cxb5MHIbMwC9bwRtKXcEXUnn79iH3IBjjTAtjf384fM-ZiaQq0aokR5JS3j/s2048/chevron+%252821%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1045" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6itS9Skd2f248UowsTJzo2tH7U25YPWoLsVO-FjXo0e5FlccsV-TxFYt0sxWmSHBuo5_R4MqaidCANSYZ3Cxb5MHIbMwC9bwRtKXcEXUnn79iH3IBjjTAtjf384fM-ZiaQq0aokR5JS3j/w326-h640/chevron+%252821%2529.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCagdpyhcuwzNiBmqVBrdZbJ4G27Ky9fP1r_mGkUVaVy3YtHlSdUArz2qlnHXcdlQrPs2l4Pkx1_JbpQoM0jkUFin8OQjo3X0hlBsIygF01ij66567hOJn2BO380ywrqUD8uE0p5Awi3As/s2048/chevron+%252822%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1123" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCagdpyhcuwzNiBmqVBrdZbJ4G27Ky9fP1r_mGkUVaVy3YtHlSdUArz2qlnHXcdlQrPs2l4Pkx1_JbpQoM0jkUFin8OQjo3X0hlBsIygF01ij66567hOJn2BO380ywrqUD8uE0p5Awi3As/w350-h640/chevron+%252822%2529.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAaRYjSjFUiPOOD_pUY69DoNuFRrOTKXl3b3c7lyh4IvZ4i8vzgaBJ6CuNZprbbtAwO3X-VEQJlef0bz2zJCPPbG0G0R2TOOTTA045UEkbyGZBizSHZO1UuG0h01iD4jkPKxF6CIlrDFf/s2048/chevron+%252823%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1265" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAaRYjSjFUiPOOD_pUY69DoNuFRrOTKXl3b3c7lyh4IvZ4i8vzgaBJ6CuNZprbbtAwO3X-VEQJlef0bz2zJCPPbG0G0R2TOOTTA045UEkbyGZBizSHZO1UuG0h01iD4jkPKxF6CIlrDFf/w396-h640/chevron+%252823%2529.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stitch two squares together at the center in a 1/4in. seam allowance. Stitch two pairs together along the long edges. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-pXNGI_TUZL5PwDRgcyRY9FPNLh56TKMYg9HLoz64M8Jklp0aTBex23vQRMyxW3bxTsOir2ny7fEcIZc7pzFjEshlEQt2ddI6qpqkx4xzU22FDrKyCKGdm2MUBJ2qJuQlnYuEukk4x4Yw/s2048/chevron+%252825%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-pXNGI_TUZL5PwDRgcyRY9FPNLh56TKMYg9HLoz64M8Jklp0aTBex23vQRMyxW3bxTsOir2ny7fEcIZc7pzFjEshlEQt2ddI6qpqkx4xzU22FDrKyCKGdm2MUBJ2qJuQlnYuEukk4x4Yw/w400-h300/chevron+%252825%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">Repeat until the panel is complete and is as long as the dress. If it is longer, trim it down to match or fold the pattern up a bit to shorten the pattern, like I did.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Add enough fabric on either side of the pieced panel to fit the width of the dress, cut and stitch to complete dress front<i>. </i>Follow the pattern instructions to complete the dress.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWjB-gExaKqpB-1Zb0ixkbPcdaLqDWaEdoDqqF8NFArIOoZWLmMpQqM-UlBHlIbg_KJJFEYZmMp4fpfpkwgiXNij1CoVovoznY90q4jrMc-CnrVBTtDgXSWOggmKPRzrvoVhZqzD5DeK9/s2518/chevron+%252827%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2518" data-original-width="1249" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWjB-gExaKqpB-1Zb0ixkbPcdaLqDWaEdoDqqF8NFArIOoZWLmMpQqM-UlBHlIbg_KJJFEYZmMp4fpfpkwgiXNij1CoVovoznY90q4jrMc-CnrVBTtDgXSWOggmKPRzrvoVhZqzD5DeK9/w317-h640/chevron+%252827%2529.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><i style="text-align: justify;">I originally cut the medium size in this pattern. When I factored in the the knit fabric and structure of the panel, I decided to size down. I folded down 1in. on the center front and center back reducing the circumference by 4in. I also made this adjustment to the facing pieces.</i></div><div><i style="text-align: justify;"><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When I conceived this dress idea, I knew I wanted to add hand sewn accents, but I wanted to see it before decided on the placement.</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZoqf9tvYlO02PuUXsfNntBmdDqnu9PFHJ9YC9a0V-Z9Jz_HBIKigDtn4SbbVBV9c4-0-fzkmMXbfC1-iZ6A9NWqoyfP-BhRWdfNxvujI7jm_fRvy3AJ-l_ISVbf_Kk9NGZ4w7YoSf2qx3/s2048/chevron+%252828%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZoqf9tvYlO02PuUXsfNntBmdDqnu9PFHJ9YC9a0V-Z9Jz_HBIKigDtn4SbbVBV9c4-0-fzkmMXbfC1-iZ6A9NWqoyfP-BhRWdfNxvujI7jm_fRvy3AJ-l_ISVbf_Kk9NGZ4w7YoSf2qx3/w480-h640/chevron+%252828%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I decided to use button and craft thread in the color Natural, to stitch the seam allowances down on the Brick and Beige.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPYxF6j_keVdect7bD3hmOaage3JCjDf60tcTDEET0Li8R9ZFcuZoUhSsSuOBXgwoEunWcgCk4q7iT4j87xDwZafi57S5izqSNUAbKVm6dzoWAcZFsyXPyKL8wogZBCXQ3QXFmFPL5CVxN/s2004/chevron+%252832%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2004" data-original-width="1502" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPYxF6j_keVdect7bD3hmOaage3JCjDf60tcTDEET0Li8R9ZFcuZoUhSsSuOBXgwoEunWcgCk4q7iT4j87xDwZafi57S5izqSNUAbKVm6dzoWAcZFsyXPyKL8wogZBCXQ3QXFmFPL5CVxN/w480-h640/chevron+%252832%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love the texture it adds to the shapes. I washed the dress to remove the Terial Magic and return the jersey to its normal hand.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmWVCJSDn_zjXh8DtPA9z5VyKmpF2FLzy8Tuj-TT0d854uckX6S0aLr_woiuucojlYM2f-9n3i01llvlHvxtgdHxsT8o5XgsnV0nIG6jgEn_fWdjAobgmNMIgOSxHd5_QxR0LEHeZfzoL/s1912/chevron+%252839%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1912" data-original-width="1434" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmWVCJSDn_zjXh8DtPA9z5VyKmpF2FLzy8Tuj-TT0d854uckX6S0aLr_woiuucojlYM2f-9n3i01llvlHvxtgdHxsT8o5XgsnV0nIG6jgEn_fWdjAobgmNMIgOSxHd5_QxR0LEHeZfzoL/w480-h640/chevron+%252839%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I considered a panel on the back as well, but thought the front only was more striking.</span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VGGu21fmlxbNIaHbdyAzc4t5qBfIHLITZxYCy6opO8nkP_rLKvO57LXxTa3jOzialvWMWvk1lAwSZcEvDxuIJ6lWeYShok2uhu85uzjOh4QIF0Rdr3JFQSyqgnSWH4MMQHSazgsr8JCF/s2048/chevron+%252838%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VGGu21fmlxbNIaHbdyAzc4t5qBfIHLITZxYCy6opO8nkP_rLKvO57LXxTa3jOzialvWMWvk1lAwSZcEvDxuIJ6lWeYShok2uhu85uzjOh4QIF0Rdr3JFQSyqgnSWH4MMQHSazgsr8JCF/w480-h640/chevron+%252838%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I love this fun and sassy mini dress!</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5OnvthJVG023vLyzKDovUlPDRVDsMlit6eqB-_-L97qK7i0HC5WqOudOHDBHW_3GHQmxb-IyhLTdtaKc61lUmYJjJ3dJwOsAKBVwMiMDtGdYCKGerEYDlTZu__PikHMKZF8BadAmCX2n/s2048/chevron+%252837%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5OnvthJVG023vLyzKDovUlPDRVDsMlit6eqB-_-L97qK7i0HC5WqOudOHDBHW_3GHQmxb-IyhLTdtaKc61lUmYJjJ3dJwOsAKBVwMiMDtGdYCKGerEYDlTZu__PikHMKZF8BadAmCX2n/w480-h640/chevron+%252837%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">With all the possible panel choices and my stash of cotton jersey, I am pretty sure I will be making more versions of this dress. My hubby's reaction to the slight opening at the thigh, all but confirms it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZAkWJmETeW9cJmU_1vrYyIBsqtuozpn8G8P7QDbYwTpuqEwHze8oLYyWNxs0a7izGv6LbjLDKsWo6XOaiXAxjhzOMS2fFJGJ8A8RHywqjNi3eL_6UaRp925tRMRcSHDF0baYSntvnyNY/s2048/chevron+42.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZAkWJmETeW9cJmU_1vrYyIBsqtuozpn8G8P7QDbYwTpuqEwHze8oLYyWNxs0a7izGv6LbjLDKsWo6XOaiXAxjhzOMS2fFJGJ8A8RHywqjNi3eL_6UaRp925tRMRcSHDF0baYSntvnyNY/w480-h640/chevron+42.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Happy sewing,</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-19253912844066976142020-12-22T08:45:00.001-08:002020-12-22T08:50:20.126-08:00 Holiday Time is the Perfect Time for Cozy Sparkle<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_E2LZvcRLYtbhu7qGdznfMKjpMlK8kbrZX1Q1yFrGuhkIINiUjMewP0f0qgy2gbls25xLyTWv3xlpBH3Ym95uR8PWZ_4gYzuc7v7O_DSnp54k1TrFfLM-BlCHUG8gPV2g1LuIKngWvyR/s2048/sparkle+%25289%2529.jpg" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1555" data-original-width="2048" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga_E2LZvcRLYtbhu7qGdznfMKjpMlK8kbrZX1Q1yFrGuhkIINiUjMewP0f0qgy2gbls25xLyTWv3xlpBH3Ym95uR8PWZ_4gYzuc7v7O_DSnp54k1TrFfLM-BlCHUG8gPV2g1LuIKngWvyR/w640-h486/sparkle+%25289%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am so happy it is Winter holiday time! We have been teaching our third and sixth graders </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">virtually </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">while we work from home since the start of the pandemic. We did not opt for the on-campus learning option for our school district thinking it was the safer choice. Throughout the semester, there have been weekly notifications of new Covid-19 cases among students and staff in both of their schools. It is unfortunate, but reinforced our decision to teach them at home. We are grateful for the opportunity to have them at home and keep them kids safe. That being said, since Spring, it has been a lot! </span></p><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fJ_NwPEel1KWwtnu9e0JEyxijTPJw59-LMNIdErmldVjcD7xJ7S6aBtU2irD_UpHK7i3gprW2Rldx9c32CpkOM5XfQYWXpvDLA3JuFVAgbdYHthOR5r4KNScHORsmApQcOL9OVMCTafH/s2048/sparkle+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fJ_NwPEel1KWwtnu9e0JEyxijTPJw59-LMNIdErmldVjcD7xJ7S6aBtU2irD_UpHK7i3gprW2Rldx9c32CpkOM5XfQYWXpvDLA3JuFVAgbdYHthOR5r4KNScHORsmApQcOL9OVMCTafH/w640-h480/sparkle+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">We are all at home on Christmas vacation relishing the opportunity to spend good time together. We are enjoying holiday fun, activities and relaxing. For me, relaxing self-care includes taking advantage of every opportunity to sleep in. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love a cute pair of pajama shorts and needed to make a few new pair. This wonderful Sparkle Basics from Riley Blake was a perfect opportunity to come up with a new sleep ensemble.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNOOtSmZPqhveQlbkuSgUR6LgWsBIcVS3_guKxjc54Odgw1uvxCmVGMKPJteRXFhGH9lX7JmjB7JIB8JgPdNpxNvORS3yYKCXvXGHRaZlRlTON8o_sFL5C169LH1S50PapR_BxYjO8SiG/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1836" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNOOtSmZPqhveQlbkuSgUR6LgWsBIcVS3_guKxjc54Odgw1uvxCmVGMKPJteRXFhGH9lX7JmjB7JIB8JgPdNpxNvORS3yYKCXvXGHRaZlRlTON8o_sFL5C169LH1S50PapR_BxYjO8SiG/w640-h426/image.png" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I chose the <a href="https://www.sewdaily.com/beginner-sew-quick-easy-vol-1/" target="_blank">Drawstring Lounge Shorts from the Sew Quick + Easy</a> pattern collection I edited for Sew News. It is a fast and easy pattern with an elastic waist and drawstring casing. It is perfect for beginners but also great for a quick and easy project for someone with more advanced skills.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBlkTX7crTbFD5k3KEysse-EWoxLJanHh80OtmxOXhIgGrgEIFUhN7pitESFejgtawsZOUXdcnBi52bwxeOrX4nmRSQYzC0MOA-KbRHCRhzjw48NXHaut9PknRs59DwbsGzbNzxUtsvWIQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBlkTX7crTbFD5k3KEysse-EWoxLJanHh80OtmxOXhIgGrgEIFUhN7pitESFejgtawsZOUXdcnBi52bwxeOrX4nmRSQYzC0MOA-KbRHCRhzjw48NXHaut9PknRs59DwbsGzbNzxUtsvWIQ/w640-h336/image.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I whipped up a pair in the <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/Text-Rose-Gold-Sparkle" target="_blank">Text Rose Gold </a> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">and the<a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/Small-Stripe-Rose-Gold-Sparkle"> Small Stripe Rose Gold </a>prints. I layered both fabrics for fast and easy batch cutting and sewing. I was delighted to see how the fabric matched my <a href="www.thanksimadethem.etsy.com" target="_blank">Strong Women Pattern Weights.</a></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgaYt4ceCOWnWM_8U-ERxkUr-_MPmfKGmf9bEDFpUU6b4PqVCEek_PpQ-a_UYJo5LQoE8H4twKaN0Bp2XnxHEOwcSn1gDDMub-kePb9uNges_V5vKehX1XA1ODapTubAJPiVv1IQRVJMs/s2048/cut+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1658" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgaYt4ceCOWnWM_8U-ERxkUr-_MPmfKGmf9bEDFpUU6b4PqVCEek_PpQ-a_UYJo5LQoE8H4twKaN0Bp2XnxHEOwcSn1gDDMub-kePb9uNges_V5vKehX1XA1ODapTubAJPiVv1IQRVJMs/w518-h640/cut+2.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><br /></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I topped them both with ready to wear tops already in my wardrobe. I added a cute pocket to the tank top version and left the V-neck, as is.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJIEEgpEDWyJsX6BG_KL5yntnnf9z5A6vL-CDxtwVwqt75DAGxgvsyBPhToFYRmFDsa_C4oQesV6s8oPaJuFEMZKA52a5rbiDWe0FMSqR2SgKafDr0_KLU3YobKG-ewPxnDExyD4yoKEc3/s2048/sparkle+%25287a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJIEEgpEDWyJsX6BG_KL5yntnnf9z5A6vL-CDxtwVwqt75DAGxgvsyBPhToFYRmFDsa_C4oQesV6s8oPaJuFEMZKA52a5rbiDWe0FMSqR2SgKafDr0_KLU3YobKG-ewPxnDExyD4yoKEc3/w480-h640/sparkle+%25287a.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I added a cute self-drafted sleep mask to trick my body and kids, into maybe, one more hour of sleep.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfU823KMSFOugZKgZMZHXtyKoGzwgnM9wjM4fpErt2UQ2JFvr5aT_5_01ul_wAwkql1791DS3Pje4wA_94yJV8sZZtQAM6nIMli_cVmDUCX63sG_LZ3mmJ94lL1wJjHdMmW6fYTf8-BJEF/s2048/sparkle+%25284%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfU823KMSFOugZKgZMZHXtyKoGzwgnM9wjM4fpErt2UQ2JFvr5aT_5_01ul_wAwkql1791DS3Pje4wA_94yJV8sZZtQAM6nIMli_cVmDUCX63sG_LZ3mmJ94lL1wJjHdMmW6fYTf8-BJEF/w640-h480/sparkle+%25284%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Merry Christmas and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Holidays. I hope you find time to rest, recharge and relax in a way that brings you joy and peace.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-3264125816824481892020-12-09T08:46:00.002-08:002020-12-09T08:46:37.821-08:00The Season for Plaid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5iWoHlEDmS1V0jSZTa5uL4ontjaIdtSYGGoa63fDqkQ0wXHVd5rdorgXNcEDKgvYxcmra5zWSi1vnqAnzV8lZK44FNvU0rsht3RWVLsnEssNpTNzqZ1Ghht6Kh_RMH2LpPzDcCh5vMqjG/s2048/Plaid+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1727" data-original-width="2048" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5iWoHlEDmS1V0jSZTa5uL4ontjaIdtSYGGoa63fDqkQ0wXHVd5rdorgXNcEDKgvYxcmra5zWSi1vnqAnzV8lZK44FNvU0rsht3RWVLsnEssNpTNzqZ1Ghht6Kh_RMH2LpPzDcCh5vMqjG/w640-h540/Plaid+%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fall and Winter are the seasons for plaid and I wanted to add some, in the form of pants, to my wardrobe.</span></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/AVvXsEiOc20gi52QmaHooRVyn4GPlzjt6JSARVKlQc46gvjtUBudvHhs-HdVzKuaBnNyKHbtNwWcZbJ9-785wNRSAnogxLuEXI-voTEmscUNCi5Qv1xBoFCDbyuBh8NQBEbThZRPKtyqcq6H3Vgj/s2048/Plaid+%252817%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOc20gi52QmaHooRVyn4GPlzjt6JSARVKlQc46gvjtUBudvHhs-HdVzKuaBnNyKHbtNwWcZbJ9-785wNRSAnogxLuEXI-voTEmscUNCi5Qv1xBoFCDbyuBh8NQBEbThZRPKtyqcq6H3Vgj/w480-h640/Plaid+%252817%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When I was deciding on my plaid choice for those available from Riley Blake Designs, my heart was drawn to the <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/All-About-Plaids-Tartan-Blue-Green" target="_blank">All About Plaids Tartan Blue Green</a>. I had nostalgic feelings reminding me of my childhood days. This print is similar to my grammar and high school uniforms. Girls were required to wear dresses and skirts, but much to my chagrin, never pants. This was my chance to rebel. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfyxEvuM_lmi7iE4W79DLo35llLIfKJBtBn0qMHbGMZ2JXzJlCEkdyh3L_PO9G656VT-e8aD8g51aFRWv5pdWvoUUXC9XK2_3wuOL4LLOOz0XZcrxhko8nJQR_ZfuGXV6Y6bcMwMlba6eg/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1836" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfyxEvuM_lmi7iE4W79DLo35llLIfKJBtBn0qMHbGMZ2JXzJlCEkdyh3L_PO9G656VT-e8aD8g51aFRWv5pdWvoUUXC9XK2_3wuOL4LLOOz0XZcrxhko8nJQR_ZfuGXV6Y6bcMwMlba6eg/w640-h426/image.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Plaid matching requires a bit of time, concentration and extra yardage to get it right. When done correctly, it is always worth the effort to me. With this fabric, I did not want to make a complicated project, just an everyday pair of pants.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4WZlQ6tq3SWEYAP01ZDoBU5vXteT8UpX4ry0x0qqGcY7cvqenjObV00CTFqy8T0Ii8JedX2iLdVa3S8e0OPwV2Tp7Hon4Jib7sv1Rc1e50l9e24fH9Fa70IbrEiE5JAcar9TcJa4wfBwF/s2048/Plaid+%252810%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4WZlQ6tq3SWEYAP01ZDoBU5vXteT8UpX4ry0x0qqGcY7cvqenjObV00CTFqy8T0Ii8JedX2iLdVa3S8e0OPwV2Tp7Hon4Jib7sv1Rc1e50l9e24fH9Fa70IbrEiE5JAcar9TcJa4wfBwF/w640-h640/Plaid+%252810%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The no-side seam pants by McCalls is a great no fuss pattern. It consists of two pant legs and waistband facings, that is all.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPL-VCRPao7AoimHyrs4mmV6qfkTXlMCO4GL5WknQNlqOP8EetbOt3ftVqymMsfbhTvyD-nP7qBgIsuWt-6y1dTLWBBqZ_Kn47x6u82hollmmfqSVZTDRe3YfjIyqfz8sgwcEbVC7Bheg/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPL-VCRPao7AoimHyrs4mmV6qfkTXlMCO4GL5WknQNlqOP8EetbOt3ftVqymMsfbhTvyD-nP7qBgIsuWt-6y1dTLWBBqZ_Kn47x6u82hollmmfqSVZTDRe3YfjIyqfz8sgwcEbVC7Bheg/w499-h640/image.png" width="499" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />The simplicity of the pattern means the plaid only needs to be matched at the inner leg. It's a great pattern for those hesitant to try plaids for fear of getting it wrong.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb8BzGsNZ6SzhpomSLNyRRM2fs5fDsCsPY-h9jATo3aeLQRLIf_cVmpGK25UiWYve_5UDF_u6BQOwmRw1sDCq-48B3OHo_BsqVigFGu6krZ4LZKAKJ82KR2LWNgoW9ec7FyT3FP3JdFDhx/s1988/Plaid+%252818%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1988" data-original-width="1492" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb8BzGsNZ6SzhpomSLNyRRM2fs5fDsCsPY-h9jATo3aeLQRLIf_cVmpGK25UiWYve_5UDF_u6BQOwmRw1sDCq-48B3OHo_BsqVigFGu6krZ4LZKAKJ82KR2LWNgoW9ec7FyT3FP3JdFDhx/w480-h640/Plaid+%252818%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The fit is easy and relaxed and the fabric is comfortable. The cotton is slightly lighter weight than standard quilting cotton so it falls nicely without being stiff. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimALARt7kvOnfo6MkF-RA49m3fQGzHvc1EeyyzPwe0sCJGP7END8hnaTfKb4TehOpv0EehOPs1UGXRdKe4bKoVv-V1bFyon0Bytuzek1xmaoCQaQVFjY00GRHEjOnIJ3Ha47HODwH22FYp/s1954/Plaid+%25286%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1954" data-original-width="1465" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimALARt7kvOnfo6MkF-RA49m3fQGzHvc1EeyyzPwe0sCJGP7END8hnaTfKb4TehOpv0EehOPs1UGXRdKe4bKoVv-V1bFyon0Bytuzek1xmaoCQaQVFjY00GRHEjOnIJ3Ha47HODwH22FYp/w480-h640/Plaid+%25286%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These pants fill a hole in my wardrobe and I love that they pair easily with my other memades.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_o1Zm9XEI5CoUaPROAiBoMp6mj923cy72E8_ExXd9ldm26y69jjJkDh61juV-abqD8wLOTx0CrcHRj577SY0ms7VtIGcByuzbqCE249sKepgBqc_j4VAteabd79wxgS5i2XHOdoxXckb/s2048/Plaid+%252812%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_o1Zm9XEI5CoUaPROAiBoMp6mj923cy72E8_ExXd9ldm26y69jjJkDh61juV-abqD8wLOTx0CrcHRj577SY0ms7VtIGcByuzbqCE249sKepgBqc_j4VAteabd79wxgS5i2XHOdoxXckb/w640-h480/Plaid+%252812%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you have been reluctant to sew plaids because of the complexity of matching, don't be. Start with a simple pattern, fabric you love and go for it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Sewing,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div><p></p>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-87111931570480068752020-12-03T09:33:00.000-08:002020-12-03T09:33:58.920-08:00Liberty Florence Palazzo Pant Suit in Solstice <p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMHnWsOyTAKi3FjKxKR1iinQHU_BDoaUC7frWWf0Dw2qw3xSJIWBsXbwBQOA_sRvIe9Bre9XNyx3UbsPsH_SHGoEnpjDQ1AdaQRBekV_CLkimVeBlt9FDyW0r0ggvFYS6hLo-yW5JvIg1/s2048/liberty+palazzo+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1314" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMHnWsOyTAKi3FjKxKR1iinQHU_BDoaUC7frWWf0Dw2qw3xSJIWBsXbwBQOA_sRvIe9Bre9XNyx3UbsPsH_SHGoEnpjDQ1AdaQRBekV_CLkimVeBlt9FDyW0r0ggvFYS6hLo-yW5JvIg1/w411-h640/liberty+palazzo+%25283%2529.jpg" width="411" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you have been here before, you know I love a bold print and love to use them in fabulous maxi dresses. Dresses for me are an easy go-to choice for no-fuss dressing. They are usually my default choice when deciding what to sew. When I deviate to separates, it is usually toward pants with my favorite style being the wide-leg variety. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I discovered Austin-based Morris Textiles at QuiltCon in March. I was delighted to find a relatively local source for Liberty of London fabrics and patterns. The <a href="https://morristextiles.com/collections/gift-bags-2/products/liberty-fabrics-florence-palazzo-suit-pattern" target="_blank">Liberty Florence Palazzo Pant Suit</a> immediately excited me and was added to my sewing queue.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHpI6Go-4YLIhCrJEgAchjeun6ZjLZ0j357kpgxAV7ntoLMuGdmuHVpz_3POJ3Dj-L-WOXvYtriWiWcxfjXhhaoJXWNqnQmu6m1hizNkG5WRNuYXkge5u1WECiz2yNs6fDpMM3DSeay6H/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHpI6Go-4YLIhCrJEgAchjeun6ZjLZ0j357kpgxAV7ntoLMuGdmuHVpz_3POJ3Dj-L-WOXvYtriWiWcxfjXhhaoJXWNqnQmu6m1hizNkG5WRNuYXkge5u1WECiz2yNs6fDpMM3DSeay6H/w533-h640/image.png" width="533" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">View B, with the long sleeve wrap top and yoked wide-leg pants was just my style. </span></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/AVvXsEinznS7qvf0Dhy5dQ57YsetA21uWhhIzSs7BmCRY0kV0e2NgK1fQbEVzKwro5uLeBGK0SIzxHCypvhXP4c7QYFwgLhF9QZuUVor00A4Mf8fdAYaaxwQWmauBWgvvlnTlHabIOti1SIUUWIx/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinznS7qvf0Dhy5dQ57YsetA21uWhhIzSs7BmCRY0kV0e2NgK1fQbEVzKwro5uLeBGK0SIzxHCypvhXP4c7QYFwgLhF9QZuUVor00A4Mf8fdAYaaxwQWmauBWgvvlnTlHabIOti1SIUUWIx/w533-h640/image.png" width="533" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I had plans to make this set with an upcoming Liberty of London print. While I waited for it's release, Leisa shared the new <a href="https://morristextiles.com/collections/sally-kelly-fabrics" target="_blank">Sally Kelly Fabrics</a> that she was stocking. The prints in the new collection are fabulous and I knew I wanted to use one of them for this project.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNyyewmIBvGmQJ0oeZ52RkU_Pp5M8zR3JYj6ZrR9uwnYUiJsu3e8U1N9GZmxWu8tlHeumcx1JNeD3Sd3m-g2Jz5yiby6LQkEr8HX9H4N8FsTqT7OsKY4oRDjJb7PMQBqR6b5pbVCO4AAB/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNyyewmIBvGmQJ0oeZ52RkU_Pp5M8zR3JYj6ZrR9uwnYUiJsu3e8U1N9GZmxWu8tlHeumcx1JNeD3Sd3m-g2Jz5yiby6LQkEr8HX9H4N8FsTqT7OsKY4oRDjJb7PMQBqR6b5pbVCO4AAB/w597-h640/image.png" width="597" /></a></div><br /> I chose the Prince Paisley lightweight canvas from the <a href="https://morristextiles.com/collections/sally-kelly-fabrics/products/solstice-prince-paisley-canvas?variant=37360505127093" target="_blank">Solstice</a> line.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></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/AVvXsEhYuag3dWUxAt6fe9UQTJWPZjmI3pKk_sH1Y_m5paS9EC0eAwro-mKfNX7yX2KcA47h817nUeBkuVIGX-HlMqJXR2YrGngv3otqBLU7FGmy0Uzk0fMvlMNzFBDO-hgq5clbVHrwxLIwqqHC/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="504" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYuag3dWUxAt6fe9UQTJWPZjmI3pKk_sH1Y_m5paS9EC0eAwro-mKfNX7yX2KcA47h817nUeBkuVIGX-HlMqJXR2YrGngv3otqBLU7FGmy0Uzk0fMvlMNzFBDO-hgq5clbVHrwxLIwqqHC/w640-h640/image.png" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAeZ94R7gWwvehiZeq4x_fW-rIgJH2-V6IcfNO7lk15-o3xig0Zx7a5NPJUUf_R-SoN4CIwWD5FesrUfUxDqUjCefwExZ6B4u_uMcjkLB1rspcEethsSLZLfxeMK7geG7Vr_buulOspFnm/s2048/liberty+palazzo+%25288%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1409" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAeZ94R7gWwvehiZeq4x_fW-rIgJH2-V6IcfNO7lk15-o3xig0Zx7a5NPJUUf_R-SoN4CIwWD5FesrUfUxDqUjCefwExZ6B4u_uMcjkLB1rspcEethsSLZLfxeMK7geG7Vr_buulOspFnm/w440-h640/liberty+palazzo+%25288%2529.jpg" width="440" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The first time I made a Liberty of London pattern was the <a href="https://thanksimadethem.blogspot.com/2020/09/beatrix-dress-in-tresco-by-liberty-of.html" target="_blank">Beatrix </a>dress I made earlier this year. The construction of that dress was straight forward and the sizing corresponded to that of commercial patterns. I found that to be true for this pattern as well. I made the wrap top straight except where I doubled the </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">length of the ties because I thought they were too short. If I make it again, I will lengthen the bodice for a bit more coverage at the waistline.</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2kOw8_nKm2HqToyh3flQ_A67Ehl1AGYg1dkqIZqwUMRj41V2mQpSzfpvX5FKkvDfpul73bMkIGbsDxuI35ByjB2dv-XkuywXOKNzqmk0HZ9Kkvh2F8pwuDL6GUUXaM9SWmYPwMtA6vp9A/s2048/liberty+palazzo+%252817%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2kOw8_nKm2HqToyh3flQ_A67Ehl1AGYg1dkqIZqwUMRj41V2mQpSzfpvX5FKkvDfpul73bMkIGbsDxuI35ByjB2dv-XkuywXOKNzqmk0HZ9Kkvh2F8pwuDL6GUUXaM9SWmYPwMtA6vp9A/w480-h640/liberty+palazzo+%252817%2529.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I made the pants with no modifications. I love the fit, length and fact that they have side seam pockets. This pattern will be making an appearance again; I think this is my new go-to pants pattern.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BkQA1HjZbQgJwl14itqF6iq7qNZtwCGw4O0ZFc_SZ6hJfJzo1ssD0IE3WHWULbWJGi5_XqF0nVgJqYu0JRbzWmc3S-QF8wnJrnn3RsToWvroMf9fW6giNYalAwbuK1HrNbT_fHet2yVQ/s1790/liberty+palazzo+%25286%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1790" data-original-width="1232" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BkQA1HjZbQgJwl14itqF6iq7qNZtwCGw4O0ZFc_SZ6hJfJzo1ssD0IE3WHWULbWJGi5_XqF0nVgJqYu0JRbzWmc3S-QF8wnJrnn3RsToWvroMf9fW6giNYalAwbuK1HrNbT_fHet2yVQ/w440-h640/liberty+palazzo+%25286%2529.jpg" width="440" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love this set. I am however, on the fence about whether wearing both pieces together is too much of a good thing. I like that it is separates so I can mix and match each for a more subdued ensemble. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2HNm5Olfu52R2WjbwcRRHltRx-BNCjAUumsop9wvTOmrPk0wPpBnTY6YcApZx34FstMNbuVnHHO9jIRvU6bhUrRXgdMyM4rqCyZ7jWyr9IY0QGiLvxRSQE_6CwMEL8CllmekjrbuRCUx/s2048/liberty+palazzo+%25285%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1506" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2HNm5Olfu52R2WjbwcRRHltRx-BNCjAUumsop9wvTOmrPk0wPpBnTY6YcApZx34FstMNbuVnHHO9jIRvU6bhUrRXgdMyM4rqCyZ7jWyr9IY0QGiLvxRSQE_6CwMEL8CllmekjrbuRCUx/w470-h640/liberty+palazzo+%25285%2529.jpg" width="470" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I found very few projects made using this pattern on social media or review sites.<span style="text-align: justify;"> I think in part due to the fact that the pattern is not size inclusive. T</span><span style="text-align: justify;">he largest bust measurement for this is 44in. and the widest hip measurement is 46in. I</span></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">f you need to make fit adjustments, t</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">he simple lines of each makes it a good </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">candidate.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCdL01hMM1JVHYw-p33uE0y0N5dBnGm_4dJPP_INVJRcFPrYhz1n1dS4qBu-_Dbt3rg_4UD90obU3xPSX6IGbaHYh3sANXejNOZ4h5t25TpCZnq3Gxk9e9TaSvak7yVPs7tToOC8y3NI8/s2048/liberty+palazzo+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1501" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCdL01hMM1JVHYw-p33uE0y0N5dBnGm_4dJPP_INVJRcFPrYhz1n1dS4qBu-_Dbt3rg_4UD90obU3xPSX6IGbaHYh3sANXejNOZ4h5t25TpCZnq3Gxk9e9TaSvak7yVPs7tToOC8y3NI8/w470-h640/liberty+palazzo+%25281%2529.jpg" width="470" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am glad I waited on this fabric for this pattern. It is just the look and feel I was hoping to achieve.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Happy Sewing,</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-65131948319488470842020-11-23T04:21:00.000-08:002020-11-23T04:21:06.965-08:00He Says "It's Equally Important for Boys to Support Girl Power!"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-Z3Zf59tf-EqhNB1EA7gUPSGVnCLOosOnrXFfEW_2Klu9kWgdJB7RszxGK63srl2hytKoJS71ZB7glDOH_kvGPqISfjknaznx8b99lGxqtB8MFZlU0eSOmvTl7LMV-a2Ghi8yTD9gmZr/s1884/girl+power+%252832%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1884" data-original-width="1773" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-Z3Zf59tf-EqhNB1EA7gUPSGVnCLOosOnrXFfEW_2Klu9kWgdJB7RszxGK63srl2hytKoJS71ZB7glDOH_kvGPqISfjknaznx8b99lGxqtB8MFZlU0eSOmvTl7LMV-a2Ghi8yTD9gmZr/w602-h640/girl+power+%252832%2529.jpg" width="602" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My family enjoyed watching the NBC show <a href="https://www.nbc.com/making-it" target="_blank">Making it</a>. We watched <a href="https://damasklove.com/" target="_blank">Amber Kemp-Grestel </a> and enjoyed her progression through the series. Little Miss loved her hair and loved seeing someone who looks like her. When I saw that Amber had a new fabric collection with <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/" target="_blank">Riley Blake Designs</a>, I was excited to be a part for the blog tour hoping to surprise Little Miss with Mama and Me outfits.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv4jst4J_YaI7AcGz3PdF4G3vXf4nI9Rq_TiiGYKqtOrGbTcstDPMOa9eCnwLf13bZ4FPOTSSrEYn_ovHMhA4OBXaS4wowsdHukMK63TGuXX1ojZAIn3MPVCS3c98ZKqxQ1uD6VOG8rsdL/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1836" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv4jst4J_YaI7AcGz3PdF4G3vXf4nI9Rq_TiiGYKqtOrGbTcstDPMOa9eCnwLf13bZ4FPOTSSrEYn_ovHMhA4OBXaS4wowsdHukMK63TGuXX1ojZAIn3MPVCS3c98ZKqxQ1uD6VOG8rsdL/w640-h426/image.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I chose: Girl Power Put Your Hands Up, Multi</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxzqKAkhVYi-xmlfwspGv2X-u529qMF5QAhZyDhrWYUofleIy8majmj0k4r0b5CODsHgGOfoQ2-Zu4KojhMRFBhP1vfma-hH5STaX1F3qKIxMeY7l65-vTLVWBwisRoNbZUm3Yq7fmYour/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxzqKAkhVYi-xmlfwspGv2X-u529qMF5QAhZyDhrWYUofleIy8majmj0k4r0b5CODsHgGOfoQ2-Zu4KojhMRFBhP1vfma-hH5STaX1F3qKIxMeY7l65-vTLVWBwisRoNbZUm3Yq7fmYour/w400-h400/image.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">and Girl Power Put Your Hands Up, Pink</div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><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/AVvXsEh4jzQlRBSKYq0by0CmOUyzxY_v5skms1Kdx9GK61mH3na8P7Ezqq5X2X_frtAp0mR3Pca3YGbj_Tt9rseah3OqQLuUvjDO8F3fOvDbienX202bY-f9K802uoYysAmHZb0TAfkn45-GN4pu/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jzQlRBSKYq0by0CmOUyzxY_v5skms1Kdx9GK61mH3na8P7Ezqq5X2X_frtAp0mR3Pca3YGbj_Tt9rseah3OqQLuUvjDO8F3fOvDbienX202bY-f9K802uoYysAmHZb0TAfkn45-GN4pu/w400-h400/image.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">When the fabric arrived, I excitedly shared the prints with Little Miss and we began to plan our outfits. Little Man entered the room and was immediately drawn to the Hands Up, Multi fabric. He is usually indifferent and stunned me when he asked for a project for himself. Little Miss sweetly smiled and told him he may want to reconsider because the collection is called "Girl Power". Without missing a beat, he said he was cool with it because, "It's equally important for boys to support Girl Power." </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uGzr_L4r-TZ27IW4BCG2LFuW2e9s5GWrDlhji6XI5AHqeOmOAPjEhoxm1tC45q4tc29PnMLPq6gSQpuyOy_kOQK3bhUi8g4HDDQfU9uruPm_jI0udZCqsQNsvBckCxGc0LpgsSVzohsX/s2048/girl+power+%252831%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1537" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uGzr_L4r-TZ27IW4BCG2LFuW2e9s5GWrDlhji6XI5AHqeOmOAPjEhoxm1tC45q4tc29PnMLPq6gSQpuyOy_kOQK3bhUi8g4HDDQfU9uruPm_jI0udZCqsQNsvBckCxGc0LpgsSVzohsX/w480-h640/girl+power+%252831%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">With a joyfully bursting heart, Little Miss decided to give him her fabric for this project. She declined my fabric choice in favor of a "Mama and He" collaboration. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I am so proud of these little people.)</span> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">He decided on a button-up shirt with a front pocket. I used a vintage McCalls 2394 pattern for him. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">I cut the front panels first, then I used the side seam notches to align the striped pattern for the back. I took care so the print continues around his body. </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qIjpHwfQ_orjAp_hLb5GSIVSAWSmvhjeSbznzrRNFtBe6RQy8AZxJiKZDTL1JxG9XyVtqi9sQw3JSOze9dYNPSiS5ivnGfCHRo25FiduuRboqnrjUj7HbOIwFWPAdCd-0jVfuQwCXSXX/s2048/IMG_20201119_201003__01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1196" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qIjpHwfQ_orjAp_hLb5GSIVSAWSmvhjeSbznzrRNFtBe6RQy8AZxJiKZDTL1JxG9XyVtqi9sQw3JSOze9dYNPSiS5ivnGfCHRo25FiduuRboqnrjUj7HbOIwFWPAdCd-0jVfuQwCXSXX/w374-h640/IMG_20201119_201003__01.jpg" width="374" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/827861498/geometric-rainbow-sewing-pattern-weights?ref=listings_manager_grid"> Geometric Rainbow Pattern Weights </a></div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I also took special care to match up the print on the pocket so it almost appears camouflaged.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9ki3Irc4u65atRCcf9vqRXXueBcKFfaav8PhU7JAiZEC-Yp2VzBEgLqqXS1LMdHAIanZi7b_g71cBtu1nwBEwOR1nucoPZ9JWL2q3bSFWjmneiHENXU6YWQlpRMvZNbjraB9R3QI2gqx/s2048/IMG_20201120_204353.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1742" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh9ki3Irc4u65atRCcf9vqRXXueBcKFfaav8PhU7JAiZEC-Yp2VzBEgLqqXS1LMdHAIanZi7b_g71cBtu1nwBEwOR1nucoPZ9JWL2q3bSFWjmneiHENXU6YWQlpRMvZNbjraB9R3QI2gqx/w340-h400/IMG_20201120_204353.jpg" width="340" /></a></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">He is nine and loves all things superhero. The idea of bursting out of his shirt for a quick change appealed to him. I opted for plastic snaps instead of buttons and buttonholes.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4iWYggOGwMuKi9jMi9Q_om-BI85w6pkfrvQaIjT9CSk6t037aky1dlgmNtGNsJnx_3OrgA9wq3pz1VwdyFfMrf7Nd3i64K_dF77_gn0ROFA5Pujf16-xJHc0e3YhZY2zCUuMJBMjcz_mi/s2048/IMG_20201120_085629_Bokeh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4iWYggOGwMuKi9jMi9Q_om-BI85w6pkfrvQaIjT9CSk6t037aky1dlgmNtGNsJnx_3OrgA9wq3pz1VwdyFfMrf7Nd3i64K_dF77_gn0ROFA5Pujf16-xJHc0e3YhZY2zCUuMJBMjcz_mi/w494-h640/IMG_20201120_085629_Bokeh.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For my dress I went for a super casual lazy day style. It is the same pattern I used to make my <a href="https://thanksimadethem.blogspot.com/2020/10/surprises-while-on-safari.html" target="_blank">plunging On Safari dress </a>with a few modifications.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq385sTXL8nMn1m-DFtff5QHwSMv_KrC6OSeqqP6wWFBZGt0-JnBdvXyIoAOSgdzWGdI3NOcw8S8KFT8Ujr0Kt9OM8YLMxkxFO5Pt-HvhGtA9bKokYCXEx3JAN6zGAJey7wZzupiucTsgJ/s2048/girl+power+%252838%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1069" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq385sTXL8nMn1m-DFtff5QHwSMv_KrC6OSeqqP6wWFBZGt0-JnBdvXyIoAOSgdzWGdI3NOcw8S8KFT8Ujr0Kt9OM8YLMxkxFO5Pt-HvhGtA9bKokYCXEx3JAN6zGAJey7wZzupiucTsgJ/w334-h640/girl+power+%252838%2529.jpg" width="334" /></a></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I made the sleeves three-quarter length with no elastic casing. I added side-seam pockets and chose a grommet lace-up front with contrast ties for modesty.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNX5xbbraac8xiOgCzXG9vxQHtXStpa9LoR4llOL3fmiGPTCb_gWnqtPo5VPIk2IKG7tIz1kRLAEyJOdRndoF51YvRnfX_qFKj3sgS4kum8RhOtljWx5UV4sPpHoce0L8Q6UQfRLHZZqa4/s1623/girl+power+%252839%2529.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1623" data-original-width="1434" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNX5xbbraac8xiOgCzXG9vxQHtXStpa9LoR4llOL3fmiGPTCb_gWnqtPo5VPIk2IKG7tIz1kRLAEyJOdRndoF51YvRnfX_qFKj3sgS4kum8RhOtljWx5UV4sPpHoce0L8Q6UQfRLHZZqa4/w566-h640/girl+power+%252839%2529.jpg" width="566" /></a></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As with his shirt, I took special care to align my print so the stripes continue around the body.</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQso7nJlx4yzBI9DlMwxa6Gi46WES7hSLCsd5zKaicz29j177zkjbwVz8ao16dr-rFZSw7dCLhSG9FeYXXzGgGL4fKCuekHhg08OU5tLbP0G4SAQJYeWXytKkmF_sqFO7kQ-XOUbmpebzT/s2048/IMG_20201120_121112.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1679" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQso7nJlx4yzBI9DlMwxa6Gi46WES7hSLCsd5zKaicz29j177zkjbwVz8ao16dr-rFZSw7dCLhSG9FeYXXzGgGL4fKCuekHhg08OU5tLbP0G4SAQJYeWXytKkmF_sqFO7kQ-XOUbmpebzT/w525-h640/IMG_20201120_121112.jpg" width="525" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I omitted the back zipper because the neckline was wide enough to go over my head. I also added back darts to pull in the fullness a bit while keeping wearable ease. </span></div><div dir="auto"><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/AVvXsEhVkg4S8m_sCYKYWI2MM0FISalbjotCiWmuUzrRQVoxGlV3SyOaT0DbtruBLOsfSIyRWjToqyL0BDbVPJwCukw7O6Gyenrv4LmZyoxw5pkwkDCHeirjHDdL95wZuT-py_G5c8jhe-3XIpb9/s2048/girl+power+%252841%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1537" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVkg4S8m_sCYKYWI2MM0FISalbjotCiWmuUzrRQVoxGlV3SyOaT0DbtruBLOsfSIyRWjToqyL0BDbVPJwCukw7O6Gyenrv4LmZyoxw5pkwkDCHeirjHDdL95wZuT-py_G5c8jhe-3XIpb9/w480-h640/girl+power+%252841%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We love our new outfits and I am so proud to call this kid mine. </span></div><div dir="auto"></div></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/AVvXsEinwqkDQMhMXqZZ8DnUcjH1KoThLa9x0zE0Kw2Pi7B49j222G2wQdDvCT85wFcu1qaRU-2YyXAsYxVPaq010Qe1D23_5KuI-3B6AsTL-FQidZmhqJVB_0CKtPUOmStLQu5_858HSS5bZkEb/s2048/girl+power+%252825%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1403" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwqkDQMhMXqZZ8DnUcjH1KoThLa9x0zE0Kw2Pi7B49j222G2wQdDvCT85wFcu1qaRU-2YyXAsYxVPaq010Qe1D23_5KuI-3B6AsTL-FQidZmhqJVB_0CKtPUOmStLQu5_858HSS5bZkEb/w438-h640/girl+power+%252825%2529.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div>We love our mommy and me outfits! </span><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdS3VFwITSaR-RZi5VcoVs2pUU3jrMZjbgSfsxQMUEFokjBIw1PNJQ0PB0BkoJSDg1Jr32BCAEcBj523HOqdWKCKySZy5EPkr08TquNk8OdexX8dCAehpq0GLzCieYFKPxmWUq9QcNPcL/s1795/girl+power+%252820%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1795" data-original-width="1345" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdS3VFwITSaR-RZi5VcoVs2pUU3jrMZjbgSfsxQMUEFokjBIw1PNJQ0PB0BkoJSDg1Jr32BCAEcBj523HOqdWKCKySZy5EPkr08TquNk8OdexX8dCAehpq0GLzCieYFKPxmWUq9QcNPcL/w480-h640/girl+power+%252820%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">He gives me much hope for the future. </span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDeaDHHYav4kna9dZ0zWjFzNNLSNmE2qS-308He0IECy9xo8JLqp-NYTxsPz8o6nEnV8-19kcWItGpVm5i49IH-sBJ7OKkIreT_jTkhC_dgmm1W23BxbW578YNjfM6dHE7KmVZIpI8cPpR/s2048/girl+power+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDeaDHHYav4kna9dZ0zWjFzNNLSNmE2qS-308He0IECy9xo8JLqp-NYTxsPz8o6nEnV8-19kcWItGpVm5i49IH-sBJ7OKkIreT_jTkhC_dgmm1W23BxbW578YNjfM6dHE7KmVZIpI8cPpR/w480-h640/girl+power+%25282%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Sewing,</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div></div></div></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-45920293292451607232020-11-16T10:34:00.002-08:002020-11-16T14:54:23.787-08:00Craving a Day at the Beach<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Like most of the world, this pandemic is taking a toll on me. Hubby and I are working from home and both kids are learning virtually. We are doing all we can to stay safe and healthy and will continue to do so until we don't have to any longer. That being said, it is a lot with 24-hour peopling (<span style="font-size: x-small;">introverts you hear me?)</span> and few places to retreat and regroup. Before Covid-19, when we wanted a break we would take a quick day trip to a nearby city or drive down to the beach.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ju0uvHMnwfC0geRUsEbQ39IxkgOBPTZ_34-qRYqNlLylStZqfbvgpD_qYXupRUln_pukAMa-lNzDb18UVoOD_KRFiu_W2kIoJX2lyrdXQd54bthYRgHMMc-dV90_zZzqwENii1VWOirc/s2048/blue++%25284%2529.jpg" style="font-family: verdana; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ju0uvHMnwfC0geRUsEbQ39IxkgOBPTZ_34-qRYqNlLylStZqfbvgpD_qYXupRUln_pukAMa-lNzDb18UVoOD_KRFiu_W2kIoJX2lyrdXQd54bthYRgHMMc-dV90_zZzqwENii1VWOirc/w480-h640/blue++%25284%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Nature's Fabric has a new range of print fabrics and the <a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/products/blue-abalone-on-bamboo-spandex-jersey?_pos=5&_sid=942415cce&_ss=r" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Abalone bamboo spandex knit</a> immediately caught my eye. The fabric is full of colors, movement and reminded me of oyster shells, lobster bisque and a day at the wharf.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYeAUNyWq_e0OXh5ncfxtUUyWY_KV-9lOF9PBeAZAl-xX-7yXti2OLl7HFO4i06S2maqQkLnAniJ3Y0nvbehXixre4M3i75FWSPrOsdbLymmoBcjyJfT6ZbhtArAnHONKyLPHPUucZ51DR/s2048/1605539223080.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYeAUNyWq_e0OXh5ncfxtUUyWY_KV-9lOF9PBeAZAl-xX-7yXti2OLl7HFO4i06S2maqQkLnAniJ3Y0nvbehXixre4M3i75FWSPrOsdbLymmoBcjyJfT6ZbhtArAnHONKyLPHPUucZ51DR/w640-h640/1605539223080.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span><div style="font-family: verdana; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;">The prints are available in several colorways and I chose the blue.</div><div style="font-family: verdana; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFT1-MSUXRrXoRG8e5zNGE5LNGToN1rVOJqvW3nZMTEuNdMqjBV_Zw4MEbUr1Gj-knlueug7aQyHlXQrXzh_QHIAMjAO9Nva8AmEYttZ5ocDQ00M6SpViZrJY8uPAWIwkzNMjsxuW59Cc/s2643/IMG_20201108_100357.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2643" data-original-width="1189" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFT1-MSUXRrXoRG8e5zNGE5LNGToN1rVOJqvW3nZMTEuNdMqjBV_Zw4MEbUr1Gj-knlueug7aQyHlXQrXzh_QHIAMjAO9Nva8AmEYttZ5ocDQ00M6SpViZrJY8uPAWIwkzNMjsxuW59Cc/w456-h640/IMG_20201108_100357.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I wanted to choose a pattern with few pieces so as not to break up the flow of the lovely print. I had Mccalls 7471 in my stash and I went with the cowl neck tunic in view D.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_4MWehuDsvQM5_Tje7VPhHX61PUvipA7C68_4no4qDdUVSFjENNWzsaxgbh_Cb6_iy4V0KEsjqrvRWWdVnzWQ4InIo8Mp-Tus_Lhh_AWEnkZ7lwEPjisOnReXgCnH70ERvNbbTm-EKYo/s2643/IMG_20201108_212951.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1489" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7o-6w4qCK2rIIpAO8DC1qjA4YRNHRfRRDt5-XhpbvPqZh9EpN-uEOhK3wuPevEosG7ALxY46Q7cCWXbUobQP5oH-8EMjmTpQ6C7ylxbBWAieTLFcmy1Bm3-lK8D4GX3z3qTWJgUnU4APs/w464-h640/image.png" width="464" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was recently gifted some <a href="https://shopwonderfil.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA48j9BRC-ARIsAMQu3WTv5PDPsa8mw64Mbfb8qD_UlwE0xROgkyjOdm9B4XkK93bWZdqESXsaAkymEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Wonderfil Rayon threads</a> and used them in the construction of this dress. I don't usually think about threads beyond the matching of the color to my fabric of choice. I was intentional with this one thinking about how it worked. My overall experience with it can be summarized in a word, smooth. Winding, threading, stitching with it was all smooth and easy. I like the sheen, vibrant color and even stitching in </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">my serger and coverstitch machines.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_4MWehuDsvQM5_Tje7VPhHX61PUvipA7C68_4no4qDdUVSFjENNWzsaxgbh_Cb6_iy4V0KEsjqrvRWWdVnzWQ4InIo8Mp-Tus_Lhh_AWEnkZ7lwEPjisOnReXgCnH70ERvNbbTm-EKYo/s2643/IMG_20201108_212951.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2643" data-original-width="1189" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_4MWehuDsvQM5_Tje7VPhHX61PUvipA7C68_4no4qDdUVSFjENNWzsaxgbh_Cb6_iy4V0KEsjqrvRWWdVnzWQ4InIo8Mp-Tus_Lhh_AWEnkZ7lwEPjisOnReXgCnH70ERvNbbTm-EKYo/w288-h640/IMG_20201108_212951.jpg" width="288" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The fabric drapes beautifully and clings nicely where it is meant to. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: verdana; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFM2C9-MA1uPVuBRsHFe6en5_CPdSXvukpK-4gsWoidtGh_WioaqxhBdvprjLY8IGFY6FK5vqxSiLAq4K8ttFIomGwVjm2iXoLzsaRBXL5Tn2RjWJvM5kScxwArCXl4SW-m5IrOVyThrd8/s2048/blue++%25286%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFM2C9-MA1uPVuBRsHFe6en5_CPdSXvukpK-4gsWoidtGh_WioaqxhBdvprjLY8IGFY6FK5vqxSiLAq4K8ttFIomGwVjm2iXoLzsaRBXL5Tn2RjWJvM5kScxwArCXl4SW-m5IrOVyThrd8/w480-h640/blue++%25286%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I like the flow of the cowl into the sleeves and the tapering to the narrower skirt.</div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3yuo-ikIahfEXyWARAmMWQi_FsGyPcB67kqohxrbdF8bRm5MsCgl3ofuIgN2qdffqfReePc4p5n4WsJE9tiuZbxJlwJxybyeYfFLMN1rddzSbYFfivNvLqwuu7Ys7Q32ng-UXp2giy6D/s1849/blue++%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1849" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3yuo-ikIahfEXyWARAmMWQi_FsGyPcB67kqohxrbdF8bRm5MsCgl3ofuIgN2qdffqfReePc4p5n4WsJE9tiuZbxJlwJxybyeYfFLMN1rddzSbYFfivNvLqwuu7Ys7Q32ng-UXp2giy6D/w640-h474/blue++%25282%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This was not a straight out the package make for me. I cut my usual size, but it was too wide in the hips. There are defined hip curves that made me look like I was packing a set of hip-shooters. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/shop/ThanksIMadeThem" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG3IDoBp2BxMFKmHVVcGJW131at7swbs9Jr6JkXRuB8I3RvE0feuP1pvvV0Yfl30O7pETuqVOlod7-CK0wVQo3c8SuOANnUWCPK4baZjBR7q69gUgBN7QPIajFDTK4Jt1MY6qWqayq1uCh/w480-h640/pr.jpg" title="Pattern Review Pattern Weights" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/shop/ThanksIMadeThem" target="_blank">Pattern Review Pattern Weights</a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It was a simple fix to straighten them out reducing them down by about 1/2in. on each side of the skirt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhra5KV9UfwfVlreqPA9VIFnqBe9GLH8IKxn-QbO_uMgjmEdYgfjescmJAx4ylQZL6IDDaoLeIhDbPUMlAiqeIjOLVbC0GQMi-gzueO-nmuU1lp5CaveWBqNlPjf9msuc8nUYMOz11oUGE3/s2048/blue++%25287%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhra5KV9UfwfVlreqPA9VIFnqBe9GLH8IKxn-QbO_uMgjmEdYgfjescmJAx4ylQZL6IDDaoLeIhDbPUMlAiqeIjOLVbC0GQMi-gzueO-nmuU1lp5CaveWBqNlPjf9msuc8nUYMOz11oUGE3/w480-h640/blue++%25287%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I kept the length as defined by the pattern and like where it falls. </p></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOMtDBjhbG0xhTNYhrzVkrFNcN1J1dktzJIAx6L4egCDk3WjFJBk-U2AQVTNvs5gdwILE2PqNrRIgYftF0DD3b7yIGjHqMa2WR39dQo6xuucT0oZr4YXp8YVHt0dVc7qLmz46vQsgCl6M/s2048/blue++%25288%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOMtDBjhbG0xhTNYhrzVkrFNcN1J1dktzJIAx6L4egCDk3WjFJBk-U2AQVTNvs5gdwILE2PqNrRIgYftF0DD3b7yIGjHqMa2WR39dQo6xuucT0oZr4YXp8YVHt0dVc7qLmz46vQsgCl6M/w480-h640/blue++%25288%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">To combat my cabin fever, I am try to make the most of beautiful days with sunny skies and light breezes outdoors. It is not the total freedom I crave, but it helps. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">How are you finding ways to stay grounded and seek peace in these difficult times? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSKDYt3Z5oIA4QanxFbh5f01Ae4fPSarY-CioChZUp3BnrHAFYPH5Es798stK2zHHfk8NbtDRDwfUYXbicHpcpUPnVLPzvehL28RGk5WgmKo42BrrlsAn3Ro_E07zZ70RMQVmJ5ZRwRLCa/s2048/blue++%252811%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1188" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSKDYt3Z5oIA4QanxFbh5f01Ae4fPSarY-CioChZUp3BnrHAFYPH5Es798stK2zHHfk8NbtDRDwfUYXbicHpcpUPnVLPzvehL28RGk5WgmKo42BrrlsAn3Ro_E07zZ70RMQVmJ5ZRwRLCa/w372-h640/blue++%252811%2529.jpg" width="372" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Sewing,</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-11050975895687774152020-11-12T05:01:00.000-08:002020-11-12T05:01:18.158-08:00Zebra Blush Bliss<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7GdgrPoVv-gnIgBLbcE-LcR7RBidXw4IhQkTKq9w7LfY9Hudl2LPzbH33mRROLidNdh7KRjgEY8kgOTu9jkf3Y85H4nNZQfifOz5x04uLTtqiXpF3oUHyAsb4tRzcNVy8WJRKWa4d374g/s2048/Rayon+%252815%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7GdgrPoVv-gnIgBLbcE-LcR7RBidXw4IhQkTKq9w7LfY9Hudl2LPzbH33mRROLidNdh7KRjgEY8kgOTu9jkf3Y85H4nNZQfifOz5x04uLTtqiXpF3oUHyAsb4tRzcNVy8WJRKWa4d374g/w480-h640/Rayon+%252815%2529.jpg" width="480"></a></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I know what I like and what I don't like, but I am always open to changing my mind. Animal prints have for years been firmly in the "don't like" </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">category. There is no logic or rationale behind that assessment, just a preference. Recently however, Riley Blake Designs released some new animal print collections that made me radically rethink my thoughts on them. My previous post showcased my new dress using "On Safari" where my new obsession began.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWv6CSScdN3zhvM6c9ygtAdEyupqRMN2IzsmDbZjRCu1kislrXd7QqxRFJMwIlI20AwHn9g0TnJ1VJFQK49ZQthCDNwT6gN4ZSqC0VKUdqIBt6JgSray4lIhEFULtnsnuSq-RQiK4dROZb/s2048/Roar+%25287%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1414" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWv6CSScdN3zhvM6c9ygtAdEyupqRMN2IzsmDbZjRCu1kislrXd7QqxRFJMwIlI20AwHn9g0TnJ1VJFQK49ZQthCDNwT6gN4ZSqC0VKUdqIBt6JgSray4lIhEFULtnsnuSq-RQiK4dROZb/w442-h640/Roar+%25287%2529.jpg" width="442"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am really excited to see that <a href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/search?keywords=Mimi%20G%20Style" target="_blank">Mimi G designed a new fabric collection</a> with Riley Blake Designs. Her fun animal print collection includes knits and rayon challis in fun and unexpected color combinations. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhceqTCDIk8fa4RHwuS97S_0wdllX7gR0ZecpbEc253tpXisT_fvLGKa-1qpjwDd8FIH7v8cNy-a5hwBMKEryfOPysH7gHIzaEfkTmIBT31XyleEfSvl8ulrx_GuANU6dckG-tNwNfN8IvI/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhceqTCDIk8fa4RHwuS97S_0wdllX7gR0ZecpbEc253tpXisT_fvLGKa-1qpjwDd8FIH7v8cNy-a5hwBMKEryfOPysH7gHIzaEfkTmIBT31XyleEfSvl8ulrx_GuANU6dckG-tNwNfN8IvI/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBt-eF49FiBhcGvtJ9pG01TS8CX3WgkTMrimYnE8HOjN7B0JQtkpH2pOjAJW5LLHfWbG0vdxZ7t2pWs9CPU-7XGSBP7tY8XxG6bV-hc537-fXYVcs_v_5WxYl_uyDHtwcp9WSpuO7xhSiW/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBt-eF49FiBhcGvtJ9pG01TS8CX3WgkTMrimYnE8HOjN7B0JQtkpH2pOjAJW5LLHfWbG0vdxZ7t2pWs9CPU-7XGSBP7tY8XxG6bV-hc537-fXYVcs_v_5WxYl_uyDHtwcp9WSpuO7xhSiW/w176-h178/image.png" width="176"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGGInkCHN16KzDsXtElmn-9IaRUVt9BocAK-m97K1MBYciR2QaGeRQn6Dzmon3nwweSiNJZnKTIEtMIFXepHDvbwvDmAlf7IpB830zFK_FG_YhMtVqUkl5JXGTX1lAJKaBP5ugmkH9EMo/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGGInkCHN16KzDsXtElmn-9IaRUVt9BocAK-m97K1MBYciR2QaGeRQn6Dzmon3nwweSiNJZnKTIEtMIFXepHDvbwvDmAlf7IpB830zFK_FG_YhMtVqUkl5JXGTX1lAJKaBP5ugmkH9EMo/w179-h180/image.png" width="179"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHi-Hm61mCdCR_NOGkH9aMKw0MQ1dB-TxeTOzf7DMAwfVfChX3XyqvEtQqFjkTr934ZJITe17_Pe-mB4IeuqZDBx1VJJrHbJXk4p0ArUxhOrKkWe5VeFK5i7Udmm4TrMUKpYlZnqJQxogr/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHi-Hm61mCdCR_NOGkH9aMKw0MQ1dB-TxeTOzf7DMAwfVfChX3XyqvEtQqFjkTr934ZJITe17_Pe-mB4IeuqZDBx1VJJrHbJXk4p0ArUxhOrKkWe5VeFK5i7Udmm4TrMUKpYlZnqJQxogr/w177-h177/image.png" width="177"></a><br><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmig45_qS3Cnv9kLDnxpdXK5StkT4UOvhf8vRKnwwW5P0ZrMmRI1FNf7IztFFFnQaDjI5IXZHJJZD3z7oNA7n8u25gvV-PABPg3HSm93rAYkml5z4zckKEzdkkYaE44ZhNIo5kLcWK8g8-/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br></a></div></div><br><span style="text-align: justify;">Of all the options available, I chose the Zebra Blush Rayon with an eye to make a maxi dress using a vintage pattern. </span></div></span></div></span></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSmnt3QGfiTGaXwOwFKSC2_FWu8gvGKzYdld0osID_YsuTpSZRo83MLiLQfVaCl873E4utc2MD1rA_RLs8uaU5OqmT9DbUSUyso9_Vs5FFQTsgxrQVmHsCWYWpcwuYozNWvXnQxdB84I9/s2048/Rayon+%252812%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSmnt3QGfiTGaXwOwFKSC2_FWu8gvGKzYdld0osID_YsuTpSZRo83MLiLQfVaCl873E4utc2MD1rA_RLs8uaU5OqmT9DbUSUyso9_Vs5FFQTsgxrQVmHsCWYWpcwuYozNWvXnQxdB84I9/w480-h640/Rayon+%252812%2529.jpg" width="480"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I decided on Mccalls 4765 which has been in my stash for many years waiting for the perfect fabric. I love the maxi-length, neckline detail and front ties for shaping. I chose to make view A with a modified sleeve from view B.</div></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJak0wI_roSijth2-BrMxcSL6c7pzxNoLS-Mr4m1Br0iOBouCkbXhz1y16FelYrBFa9Kc06JL5QQRDHwHwz_U9aHVREbmdnZn4LSDgwgLgOgMdTxOL1pTj1oWBY4-M92ExzdomwOEH9ohD/s1509/mccalls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1509" data-original-width="1197" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJak0wI_roSijth2-BrMxcSL6c7pzxNoLS-Mr4m1Br0iOBouCkbXhz1y16FelYrBFa9Kc06JL5QQRDHwHwz_U9aHVREbmdnZn4LSDgwgLgOgMdTxOL1pTj1oWBY4-M92ExzdomwOEH9ohD/w509-h640/mccalls.jpg" width="509"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I loved the original dress design, but found it impractical for my day-to-day life. I</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">decided to switch it up to make it more casual as a front-split tunic. This simple modification only required leaving the front open below the waistline and finishing the raw edges.</span></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSthFcnFWWPDboYRO3JqR-yvq3tRIwHle5ru4WoyknUp7KeThyaqfkxbemuLHHdcJqlsRkQ6hp4irPWJ1azlf7cRqWTLamDDwlWOKDzqSpC03oWS0yXxQhD9N24nZ9BBw9HQcma9WoMEKS/s2048/Rayon+%25289%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSthFcnFWWPDboYRO3JqR-yvq3tRIwHle5ru4WoyknUp7KeThyaqfkxbemuLHHdcJqlsRkQ6hp4irPWJ1azlf7cRqWTLamDDwlWOKDzqSpC03oWS0yXxQhD9N24nZ9BBw9HQcma9WoMEKS/w480-h640/Rayon+%25289%2529.jpg" width="480"></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I added an elastic casing to </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">the hems of the sleeves instead of the cuffs suggested by the pattern. These felt a bit more relaxed and sweet, perfect for the color and drape of the luscious fabric.</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjPqRQ-oozXN4VkH0qa3TjSR2WiN682IsmK_-E5pZ-PuXUUph2vOQJNTZSbfGSRLeCzDUCU6MYxOUqhoraJeZ0nbnGOaoRJJo9WB00nV1xx_DIL-WXIDPKG2pL-M1G4_QIh6-MeWbhgBB/s2048/Rayon+%25286%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjPqRQ-oozXN4VkH0qa3TjSR2WiN682IsmK_-E5pZ-PuXUUph2vOQJNTZSbfGSRLeCzDUCU6MYxOUqhoraJeZ0nbnGOaoRJJo9WB00nV1xx_DIL-WXIDPKG2pL-M1G4_QIh6-MeWbhgBB/w640-h480/Rayon+%25286%2529.jpg" width="640"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love this piece! The fabric makes me happy and the modification to the ordinary pattern feels fun and fresh. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FkEjkaoDDAijHd9WYEul8g_JxZZBaHaoMSsGllE_eD8cSybsZcmOTpV1kPTk5neoswFsYf6s_W7Sp6Zi2H31LkFexgHYb6lHkEBwanv50cvLhV4ZSSzlwbX560TUJ9dp8g7gJmOhhzN3/s2048/Rayon+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1572" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FkEjkaoDDAijHd9WYEul8g_JxZZBaHaoMSsGllE_eD8cSybsZcmOTpV1kPTk5neoswFsYf6s_W7Sp6Zi2H31LkFexgHYb6lHkEBwanv50cvLhV4ZSSzlwbX560TUJ9dp8g7gJmOhhzN3/w492-h640/Rayon+%25282%2529.jpg" width="492"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Is there a fabric, technique, or style you have been reluctant to consider? Do you have a hard and fast rule against it or just a vague preference, like I did? What's it going to take to have you rethink it? I hope you do and love the result like I do!</span></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/AVvXsEiLeWGRWGN1eEnDbR21ayJ_qUge2lxuIWQPZdocrPeTGKwv8zykdJr00U_i1i4NgNYDrRkW7zRuaf2IxG5omVZS7B7r2R427U3OYRmvsFrgy-Xv5o-fSwNxD9AQH9pkzGkhLLyqfYQU4ksX/s2048/Rayon+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLeWGRWGN1eEnDbR21ayJ_qUge2lxuIWQPZdocrPeTGKwv8zykdJr00U_i1i4NgNYDrRkW7zRuaf2IxG5omVZS7B7r2R427U3OYRmvsFrgy-Xv5o-fSwNxD9AQH9pkzGkhLLyqfYQU4ksX/w480-h640/Rayon+%25281%2529.jpg" width="480"></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br></span></div>Happy Sewing,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div></div></div></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-68599326895445364732020-10-12T05:27:00.000-07:002020-10-12T05:27:43.988-07:00Surprises while "On Safari" <p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblsEzxE52CXclYZhlX0Cf9aqZEdo3fkHKtHRwsqpHvXID4cChyCReE9DYN_VwfycN9znzBbD4H8l5tW0a0ZJMDW3D_NWX8_1agHg4ftp3VsC4x7Ju2hbjjQ_OWyUvBLzSVgdZPapkKITq/s2048/Roar+%25284%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1634" data-original-width="2048" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjblsEzxE52CXclYZhlX0Cf9aqZEdo3fkHKtHRwsqpHvXID4cChyCReE9DYN_VwfycN9znzBbD4H8l5tW0a0ZJMDW3D_NWX8_1agHg4ftp3VsC4x7Ju2hbjjQ_OWyUvBLzSVgdZPapkKITq/w640-h510/Roar+%25284%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Have you found yourself making a decision that surprises even you? I have a pretty clear sense of what I love and don't love as it relates to my style. I feel like most of what I make is generally in line with my style aesthetic. Until now, animal prints have not featured prominently.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgihriUVfWy73rVTLQHAKKM3UXyjBZ2tY3QIER30c7bGlxYOhoANs_7wFfFH2RtbDjRcWdsr9Jp8n5f1QG3xvwhVKIDA0YQ0m-v0oPDzmwLWsxI-m4OY19kMZ3ZymhKANqaXGIBAXCpIcPu/s2048/Roar+%25287%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1414" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgihriUVfWy73rVTLQHAKKM3UXyjBZ2tY3QIER30c7bGlxYOhoANs_7wFfFH2RtbDjRcWdsr9Jp8n5f1QG3xvwhVKIDA0YQ0m-v0oPDzmwLWsxI-m4OY19kMZ3ZymhKANqaXGIBAXCpIcPu/w442-h640/Roar+%25287%2529.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I recently collaborated with Queenora Renee fabrics to produce a line of pattern weights featuring her fabric designs. Her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/837694634/queenora-renee-fabrics-brand-sewing?ref=shop_home_feat_1&pro=1" target="_blank">Black Girl Magic Leopard</a> print ignited a newfound passion for animal prints that I had never been drawn to before. I explained my attraction to her fabrics by the afro hairstyles represented in the prints, not the animal theme itself.</span></p><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Flash forward to the new fabric releases on the horizon for Riley blake, I was surprisingly drawn to several of their upcoming animal prints. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">When the </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">"On Safari"</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> fabric arrived my husband opened the package and exclaimed "Whoa!" with my choice of the Brown Leopard. In our 20 years together and 18 years married, he has never seen me wear an animal print. This fabric was totally off script for me, but we were both intrigued.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUC8GroTUKi683t2z7uUZLGGOnoh1S84n5k7VrkU0TiKoNCiV7N1hqv05Zldv7_C0nj5WvMF3pjHP9Rv8AIf_EHjuviIrClitgqCiLUK4yHDL2USQ0zmjGXEeIHimyqQKFOV5Rq7stLVfp/s2048/IMG_6747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: verdana; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUC8GroTUKi683t2z7uUZLGGOnoh1S84n5k7VrkU0TiKoNCiV7N1hqv05Zldv7_C0nj5WvMF3pjHP9Rv8AIf_EHjuviIrClitgqCiLUK4yHDL2USQ0zmjGXEeIHimyqQKFOV5Rq7stLVfp/w640-h426/IMG_6747.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When I selected this design, I did not have a plan for what I was going to make with this "out of my wheelhouse" fabric choice. Fortunately, I was recently generously gifted some vintage patterns from a friend familiar with my style. Her care package included this fabulous mod mini dress pattern. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqgDcp_0rxobDfCtUAfbnDmZrssCD8XJ7_jotq987dv4kb0F6GXMtqeP34lyqUldsmfb1Z5S0bANKeQe-kabDqM0SpKnz7lzwkyqGwGSBm3X9QKkvksg6IBXQEYMbn-7RrfBpzQ7zzg52w/s2048/Roar+%252819%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1323" data-original-width="2048" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqgDcp_0rxobDfCtUAfbnDmZrssCD8XJ7_jotq987dv4kb0F6GXMtqeP34lyqUldsmfb1Z5S0bANKeQe-kabDqM0SpKnz7lzwkyqGwGSBm3X9QKkvksg6IBXQEYMbn-7RrfBpzQ7zzg52w/w640-h414/Roar+%252819%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was drawn to the plunging neckline, the full sleeves and the mini length. The shaping was achieved with front and back darts and has a back zipper. This is a fun little dress was a fairly fast project to make.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFS1cvC5KIlaPwRsuG-GDKRxjmvFBMT00xqKaHR7Dhos5hwaCuNxsMOl52YkaPFZKGRb7b1j_OBAT1It18GjoXLlICt0mGdLKUP-5-mnNo7iVAtvLOb9ckdlsCdw-P3KyXjiXG3DSe6mpi/s2048/Roar+%252813%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1399" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFS1cvC5KIlaPwRsuG-GDKRxjmvFBMT00xqKaHR7Dhos5hwaCuNxsMOl52YkaPFZKGRb7b1j_OBAT1It18GjoXLlICt0mGdLKUP-5-mnNo7iVAtvLOb9ckdlsCdw-P3KyXjiXG3DSe6mpi/w438-h640/Roar+%252813%2529.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I made it as is, with only one adjustment. I removed about two inches of ease on either of the side seams. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">This adjustment reduced the fullness and allows me to wear the dress without the belt.</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPTX_W1AH8lqNNwtvVzGSOVSsQ-UdjNhNjqyyHGR_TtFS_cNcbZLxzACoPob_I1ZxfqhZLaX-HN9lRFMbGiM4-Jj6b4x68MrQYUk0h1vnb7c9bp_ZpATNzqdeRzqyUR49RcGnBy6kX9EMH/s2048/Roar+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1237" data-original-width="2048" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPTX_W1AH8lqNNwtvVzGSOVSsQ-UdjNhNjqyyHGR_TtFS_cNcbZLxzACoPob_I1ZxfqhZLaX-HN9lRFMbGiM4-Jj6b4x68MrQYUk0h1vnb7c9bp_ZpATNzqdeRzqyUR49RcGnBy6kX9EMH/w640-h386/Roar+%25283%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Or wear it with the included belt. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNizAX8LAKCsm7f_7o72z62eUnDcE2zXRHIW65FjVz4OI5S_FMOn49nQIrh0n6SPxkDHSe-mBN_Nd7U2vKrkXrZ3wPxkGRRnMOJNn236Qp1MG_ePwCIbrKI7-Hl875eX9t8jy4WxHQJRLA/s2048/Roar+%252841%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1308" data-original-width="2048" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNizAX8LAKCsm7f_7o72z62eUnDcE2zXRHIW65FjVz4OI5S_FMOn49nQIrh0n6SPxkDHSe-mBN_Nd7U2vKrkXrZ3wPxkGRRnMOJNn236Qp1MG_ePwCIbrKI7-Hl875eX9t8jy4WxHQJRLA/w640-h408/Roar+%252841%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I liked the look of the tone on tone belt, but wanted the option for a pop of color. I trimmed the tie belt with red piping as a fun contrast. </span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1FvMK5bMOT3iUYTGHG0INDIm7dVNRMYg9YcIxMv6FTq04RuxsCVI7m0CqCsd5Q8b4ilZxPYD5hcjXxld2TkelefIo4Lenp-OEte2VkdwlUjMw-8WKUHCPUf7bnwFu0ct8Sxajv1Zvq3_/s2048/Roar+%252818%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1460" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1FvMK5bMOT3iUYTGHG0INDIm7dVNRMYg9YcIxMv6FTq04RuxsCVI7m0CqCsd5Q8b4ilZxPYD5hcjXxld2TkelefIo4Lenp-OEte2VkdwlUjMw-8WKUHCPUf7bnwFu0ct8Sxajv1Zvq3_/w456-h640/Roar+%252818%2529.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stepping out with animal prints has been loads of fun for me. Choosing a risky fabric can be a bit scary, but when paired with a pattern that suits your style, they can play well together. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZOoqA2_e0KJLqR5lafRIVR75DRRlvKsvUJXBr8YSD1wuKeW5hcHPoIicH_l275iud6c559xw0KdieEF5r0RpPYAqZHtPlHlSG9KeSrgZ4QKOel0HJhoWztSWdUXe0aBTtvz6PeCdNlo5/s2048/Roar+%252830%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1312" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZOoqA2_e0KJLqR5lafRIVR75DRRlvKsvUJXBr8YSD1wuKeW5hcHPoIicH_l275iud6c559xw0KdieEF5r0RpPYAqZHtPlHlSG9KeSrgZ4QKOel0HJhoWztSWdUXe0aBTtvz6PeCdNlo5/w410-h640/Roar+%252830%2529.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Sewing,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374429434678247364.post-470017308015993232020-10-05T07:44:00.000-07:002020-10-05T07:44:38.102-07:00What's Old is New Again, Boiler Suit Edition.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZXBkumIxZpD5qiBqlnr123WOeHXGclhQbQxinpPGiVo0D0WJKnW8H-TN8Wb2dwS8UATDQnxn8XEQeTIEP9_LcWLCcL6D5uPdduQgeql9JMeyFp_4-iz14z-mkv8_JQ6AhVHYuvtzU70-/s2048/twill+%252814%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZXBkumIxZpD5qiBqlnr123WOeHXGclhQbQxinpPGiVo0D0WJKnW8H-TN8Wb2dwS8UATDQnxn8XEQeTIEP9_LcWLCcL6D5uPdduQgeql9JMeyFp_4-iz14z-mkv8_JQ6AhVHYuvtzU70-/w480-h640/twill+%252814%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am obsessed with boiler suits lately! I saw the </span><a href="https://www.closetcorepatterns.com/introducing-the-blanca-flight-suit-in-sizes-0-30/" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Blanca Flight Suit by Closet Core Patterns</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> and knew I wanted to make a pair. I have an extensive pattern stash and I am trying to be responsible by sewing the patterns that I have. I have several boiler suit patterns, but I chose to make vintage McCalls 5421. I love the princess seams, elastic waist casing and the various sleeve options available with this pattern. I am also a huge fan of wide legs so it was a no-brainer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB3lEHvtvwAGLyOyucFGICZ4fBOpgmAMsxrmDY0sZYljgtBS5uLaL3R6QEJMgU-UKgM9zJgA6sxSiD6SZt-fzz-_ODzX7g2wSl1CEjexKiuHJADnAcQR5Ynm2b9lCSg8fzA4iljX4_GZrl/s1706/mccalls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1706" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB3lEHvtvwAGLyOyucFGICZ4fBOpgmAMsxrmDY0sZYljgtBS5uLaL3R6QEJMgU-UKgM9zJgA6sxSiD6SZt-fzz-_ODzX7g2wSl1CEjexKiuHJADnAcQR5Ynm2b9lCSg8fzA4iljX4_GZrl/w480-h640/mccalls.jpg" width="480" /></a><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Blue is my favorite color so I chose <a href="https://naturesfabrics.com/products/dark-blue-organic-cotton-twill?_pos=3&_sid=1bfa0e350&_ss=r" target="_blank">Dark Blue Organic Cotton from Nature's Fabric </a> to make my new jumpsuit. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicIsPb0_tmNGWTfEi4RsBf08NtKqahkw3F3eRTeXFr0puEyz69X-pFS12_LCDkXM2wJRQ2W1Gh7zwBHMWxOkR6IOWOCtg9FlI2glgGBVLSV_cdVzBcT8Ph7D8RqvBf57N1Lvp5Rm0JBRe7/s2048/twill+%252813%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicIsPb0_tmNGWTfEi4RsBf08NtKqahkw3F3eRTeXFr0puEyz69X-pFS12_LCDkXM2wJRQ2W1Gh7zwBHMWxOkR6IOWOCtg9FlI2glgGBVLSV_cdVzBcT8Ph7D8RqvBf57N1Lvp5Rm0JBRe7/w480-h640/twill+%252813%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">I wanted to add a bit of pop to the solid fabric. I chose a silvertone zipper with a visible pull and 2 circle rings to make a belt closure. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_UOKG4LO4xQ5bdA4XWJ8ziYoutgojXM0bgY1SiyLsOEII_u9niB0s8e0PX_Kqq_dd5nSUEWls2MbxlXMk5ry3hyphenhyphenJEJj8XP3OZqLO71mBBOUrRGLUiAqK-apPHkvP3-mE9aZSzXcSmvJVr/s858/twill+14a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="858" data-original-width="643" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_UOKG4LO4xQ5bdA4XWJ8ziYoutgojXM0bgY1SiyLsOEII_u9niB0s8e0PX_Kqq_dd5nSUEWls2MbxlXMk5ry3hyphenhyphenJEJj8XP3OZqLO71mBBOUrRGLUiAqK-apPHkvP3-mE9aZSzXcSmvJVr/w480-h640/twill+14a.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I modified the sleeve to elbow length with a cuff and tab to which I added a simple 1/2 inch D-ring.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQGtrT9ksQ4nYCryz473edsJgV8f_Lyi8GWmdXz3OO-VyVODQ7LBIe6n-5kf3PrMVxmC9rO45YTVA5FAqZucwB8G1B_KCoe3uqKXnQLza0Fvd4gbTyDaCZcXNPtFW2HS4631YvhGAcFiq/s1060/twill+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1060" data-original-width="794" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQGtrT9ksQ4nYCryz473edsJgV8f_Lyi8GWmdXz3OO-VyVODQ7LBIe6n-5kf3PrMVxmC9rO45YTVA5FAqZucwB8G1B_KCoe3uqKXnQLza0Fvd4gbTyDaCZcXNPtFW2HS4631YvhGAcFiq/w480-h640/twill+14.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">In addition to the princess seams in the front, the shaping of this boiler suit is achieved with a large casing at the waistline in the back.</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDRnDwGYztq44D9dnvc_sKWs7mosJAG0ylxYurK31PjMEbbZNGUgd4iOCRgDw5gW5kUvF36n82RD8Q8ZgkH4bLM9kphd7EEQ9YjakcwXZOm9nokxIdXKF1vbsh1eRRRT6UoBb2VOXsJUcV/s2048/twill+%252826%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDRnDwGYztq44D9dnvc_sKWs7mosJAG0ylxYurK31PjMEbbZNGUgd4iOCRgDw5gW5kUvF36n82RD8Q8ZgkH4bLM9kphd7EEQ9YjakcwXZOm9nokxIdXKF1vbsh1eRRRT6UoBb2VOXsJUcV/w480-h640/twill+%252826%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have had this pattern in my stash for years. I am so glad I finally made it. I am living my best retro jumpsuit life.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpt_LsP4Sqr8OS5nDW9jPJOkW4ELI7PSeVq3dhAJ2BNjz-bS6ZflqYMNKxn-fI2pztrd0FJh2g4T1yBjHfZAJdY5zwZMfASVi8nc2-RGCXhPWP57fAP2jrpVPCCII8ciqxlD7NZEexx4J0/s2048/twill+%25286%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1537" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpt_LsP4Sqr8OS5nDW9jPJOkW4ELI7PSeVq3dhAJ2BNjz-bS6ZflqYMNKxn-fI2pztrd0FJh2g4T1yBjHfZAJdY5zwZMfASVi8nc2-RGCXhPWP57fAP2jrpVPCCII8ciqxlD7NZEexx4J0/w480-h640/twill+%25286%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">Happy Sewing,</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bianca</span></div>Bianca shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01421915590922478790noreply@blogger.com8