a starry mix of sassy thoughts
oooooh – look what arrived today!
starts tomorrow. Pattern is from the wonderful () and arrived in the mail today. Dots are from , which we visited this morning. Even though they have a bucket of toys, I was rushed, but I like the dots.
PS – This isn’t for me. It’s a gift.
Our wardrobes are always a work in progress – no? Our bodies changing, fashions changing, our styles evolving. We’ve been working on our jeans over the past few weeks.
I know – jeans are s-c-a-r-y, but NO! Sure, it’s a lot of sewing, and you need to know what to do to adjust the fit, but so worth it. I can’t wait to show you the finished fit. (I am already planning my many other pairs…)
Tissue Fit : Getting our patterns ready to try own before we cut the muslin.
Working on our muslins : Adding 1″ seam allowance so we can fit once we’ve basted them together. (tip -use denim to make your muslin, regular cotton muslin isn’t as sturdy as denim. Use denim, it will help with the fit)
Sewing : sewing sewing sewing the muslin. Jeans take a lot of sewing time…
Fit : Trying on the muslin – and going for a closer fit than this… and it’s not stretch.
Deciding that we should add a fly front to these jeans.
Mine are almost done. Black stretch corduroy. I have to tell you that the method used in the pattern I’m using is the EASIEST fly front I’ve ever done. A BREEZE. I’m not quite done, there’s still another step for the fly, but it was quick and easy and looks so great – I had to take a pic to show you. . Worth it for the fly instructions alone.
Whew. Tons going on. LOTS of sewing too! (yippeee for me!) The machines have been humming at . We’ve been making so much fun stuff over the last few weeks, I can hardly stand it (I had to lie down to type this…).
I’m super proud of all the projects and each and every LuckyStitcher, so note that these are all mentioned in no particular order.
Pajamas
I didn’t take pictures of the other pjs, but they are really cute, one pair of flannel lined pants (lined with flannel…oh SO warm!) and another sweet striped tunic and pants, also made from flannel. Now…this might seem selfish – but it really was unintentional, but I have pictures of what I’ve been working on:
Here’s my initial purchase:
I really LOVE the pattern. I fell in love with the illustration of the kids in PJs especially the one modeling the style (C) I’m making for Iz. I love it so much, I want to frame it. Nerdy? Dorky? Geeky? Perhaps…am I gushing?
and I love the buttons (more geekdom…). Stars make my heart pitter patter a bit faster than normal and I found these:
Here’s the first pair (I’m making three…) finished:
On Iz (ugh, I CAN’T stand that wood paneling. It made Elmo pass out..)
Iz LOVES her PJs. “Oh Mama, I love them, they are stupendous and so soft!” She’s been using the camera – and here’s her self portrait:
Sewing Machine 101
I know, where’s the sewing machine? Well I can’t wait to show you the messenger bags these LuckyStitchers are making. Here we put in a magnetic snap, but wait till it’s finished and you’ll see her appliqué, bag, zipper pouch…all practicing all the fun stuff we talked about the first class. Let me tell you, these guys and gals are getting LOTS of practice threading machines, making patterns, sewing seams, topstitching, and they have become best friends with Mademoiselle Seam Ripper. After this weekend, I’ll have proper pictures of finished messenger bags, proof that they have learned how to use their sewing machines!
Make A Pattern From Your Clothes
How many times have you found something wonderful that you can’t wear anymore because the fabric has fallen apart? Yoga pants, a favorite hoodie and a J Crew summer dress can now all be made again, out of favorite fabric, season after season. Everyone learned how to make patterns from their clothes (either leaving them whole or cutting them apart). Can’t wait to see what they want to make next…
Sewing With Fleece
I had actually intended this class to work with squares, circles and rectangles of fleece, embellish with appliqué, but it turned into SEW MUCH MORE. I quickly demonstrated how to draft a pattern of a hat, I always want people to leave learning every aspect of each project, so I always try to help them through the creative process of making something from conception (sketch and pattern) to completion (sewn article). So we drafted a pattern and worked with a few different types of fleece. I LOVE the hats:
My endangered species hat.
I made this one this morning. Hmmm. I might have to make a pattern available. It’s so easy and quick! I made this one in less than an hour.
I’ve been working on the LuckyStitches Messenger Bag Pattern. I took pictures explaining the whole process, and I can’t stand them. Except for a few…but it’s back to the drawing board (or cutting table) to pick some different fabrics that would photograph better.
I love it when creative people publish their own patterns. I think before you shop at Vogue, Butterick, McCalls, Simplicity, etc – look for something cool from an independent creative.
I am thrilled about for the that . Makes me want to run to , again, and buy the chair, just so I can try out the pattern and make my own cover.
I’ve been making a few of ‘ . I love this pattern. Super versatile.
I’m thinking I’m going to make the , in (plum?) velvet, for the holidays. Love the shape.
This is cute. The pattern is available on , as well as finished garments all by .
And who needs a skirt pattern when you have a pillowcase and ?
I love this from .
I think I might just have to make one of these from .
has some cute patterns. I like , it’s such a pretty shape.
I’m always on the lookout for patterns like these – have you found any? I’d love to add them to my list.
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