tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27552039398757619442024-03-05T23:12:57.384-06:00the quirky peachA Sewing Blogthequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.comBlogger216125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-5210030588890568512024-02-03T09:52:00.002-06:002024-02-03T09:54:25.106-06:00M7969 Dress: Mushrooms in Red<p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgks9hrOEZ5F2D-pJQtpMLXWdypRPBgGqTyfLtxXa0BFynFtGhJ-dishcUbitdRr9LcqBeGW2DhRSu85bjlyRxakxuEMf9LLaBk6XpHbNVRBwl2pLjKicGKjixq93navDEKBG8p28d8IjR8VGN5r6ahcLbTAh-kHyPg81DtGSk0c3QZu8u08CNyLewOHf8D/s1333/IMG_2456.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgks9hrOEZ5F2D-pJQtpMLXWdypRPBgGqTyfLtxXa0BFynFtGhJ-dishcUbitdRr9LcqBeGW2DhRSu85bjlyRxakxuEMf9LLaBk6XpHbNVRBwl2pLjKicGKjixq93navDEKBG8p28d8IjR8VGN5r6ahcLbTAh-kHyPg81DtGSk0c3QZu8u08CNyLewOHf8D/s16000/IMG_2456.JPG" /></a></b></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/AVvXsEh-iOhc9A4eCLuZj0ZJPnJwvpHu_83C2UFyll7baoBSQhUlMfvOhNoFQ18W6WJb_0Uc1Taf_k6X_qihUdP7PIbgsn2gvCG1fROf2bKS6wunJEVdP7JprCEGG_e-sTCYvQE0zsICAZmGKZnKWnQpX0CEHPTbritvPiLdN27fZgIyRxDEv6AUvd8Lpfgh8_Lf/s1333/IMG_2400.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-iOhc9A4eCLuZj0ZJPnJwvpHu_83C2UFyll7baoBSQhUlMfvOhNoFQ18W6WJb_0Uc1Taf_k6X_qihUdP7PIbgsn2gvCG1fROf2bKS6wunJEVdP7JprCEGG_e-sTCYvQE0zsICAZmGKZnKWnQpX0CEHPTbritvPiLdN27fZgIyRxDEv6AUvd8Lpfgh8_Lf/s16000/IMG_2400.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4dDVbBofpAT3xJAwCWGLQORTqjFSg5ZhMdo5z29qS0IAmdGWkCEkPTTy9GPiIfMts6M-GbcY3DDj56wTaGShdnvlZ-p9yyURL-IfNSlSXw7Tn83BP-zfCJ1rufu3vqAN6USeEUiFbMNCs4mVpWvLaj53iZw4Pr2sioPYIRNyjGfWoVwabUprPGZPBZSn/s1333/IMG_2415.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw4dDVbBofpAT3xJAwCWGLQORTqjFSg5ZhMdo5z29qS0IAmdGWkCEkPTTy9GPiIfMts6M-GbcY3DDj56wTaGShdnvlZ-p9yyURL-IfNSlSXw7Tn83BP-zfCJ1rufu3vqAN6USeEUiFbMNCs4mVpWvLaj53iZw4Pr2sioPYIRNyjGfWoVwabUprPGZPBZSn/s16000/IMG_2415.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>Pattern</b>: McCall's 7969, View A with full sleeves and pockets<p></p><p>Size S at bust to M at waist (34b 29w 43h)</p><p>Adjustments: Added 1" length to bodice and sleeves (I'm almost 6' tall)</p><p>I used the LBA method to add 2" length this time, instead of adding it at the hem, and it distorted the shape of the front bodice piece too much. When I stitched it together, the front was too long and kind of droopy. I took it apart and recut the bodice to remove the extra length (1" at side seam / back and almost 1.5" at front - see pics!) Next time, I will just add the extra inch by sliding the front piece down at the hem, like I did the first time :)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LccvnIrU3SPVuy23N4InQ-twb4hYdXLNBv_yCkvwXwyYETKbOcXwTN7YJqKnNDDJQpXaAID9UN1vOK7XaPuzt04tNRoecBCLiFfIghBZR3X7yMBu8KscbnkaGdWss3stgdC-AB4arO-tWPXUeoQr_tksHgAvxDBMuh-BsX-M30fYBMN4uPZPHNuu8kd6/s2164/IMG_1712.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2164" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LccvnIrU3SPVuy23N4InQ-twb4hYdXLNBv_yCkvwXwyYETKbOcXwTN7YJqKnNDDJQpXaAID9UN1vOK7XaPuzt04tNRoecBCLiFfIghBZR3X7yMBu8KscbnkaGdWss3stgdC-AB4arO-tWPXUeoQr_tksHgAvxDBMuh-BsX-M30fYBMN4uPZPHNuu8kd6/s16000/IMG_1712.PNG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcxBg-SsZ7t1DzrE_hbPWjhauBVjljQ_z3aP-TaKQZ40e6Y6L8_iSmRmNJ6JYDqqhELdFRcCl-Jdxd-OlqBNAjDEvy-E5LtZ74yoPqdkdLq0FIJPqWgr2kG2WIZRbTrFFpfaJK9OBVgffL9YBnrZFkyRpurgCqiPOH8Gz-L_RtRD45N6wJHx2BZ-mbMpZ/s1333/IMG_1675.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcxBg-SsZ7t1DzrE_hbPWjhauBVjljQ_z3aP-TaKQZ40e6Y6L8_iSmRmNJ6JYDqqhELdFRcCl-Jdxd-OlqBNAjDEvy-E5LtZ74yoPqdkdLq0FIJPqWgr2kG2WIZRbTrFFpfaJK9OBVgffL9YBnrZFkyRpurgCqiPOH8Gz-L_RtRD45N6wJHx2BZ-mbMpZ/s16000/IMG_1675.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_bJ2jC5likFDLTjVoD48ZhiRle5GbBMxsrs4HiQKcUugZjlWRD45PdN0HjtHSTa061XySLTOJAMk3vbQi4hEcbhefKVKP7HEu4iy-jogO_KuHFzTAqdbU6uM2N0_DrWEd1u4TSjHLoxGoLyVlTH_PlW404vG3MqdSYXZb2RrK905MSpzCvE1ahhPpVAv/s1333/IMG_2486.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_bJ2jC5likFDLTjVoD48ZhiRle5GbBMxsrs4HiQKcUugZjlWRD45PdN0HjtHSTa061XySLTOJAMk3vbQi4hEcbhefKVKP7HEu4iy-jogO_KuHFzTAqdbU6uM2N0_DrWEd1u4TSjHLoxGoLyVlTH_PlW404vG3MqdSYXZb2RrK905MSpzCvE1ahhPpVAv/s16000/IMG_2486.JPG" /></a></div><p>My skirt is also wider/fuller than the pattern - I just used the width of the fabric - maybe a couple extra inches on each side? But since it's a big gathered rectangle, you don't really notice. I tried to make the selvage edges a feature inside, but because of the pockets, the skirt side seams have to be pressed the same direction rather than open. Oh well!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvDo7uenHVAQqQqG3slZZlEjcDnex3QYq7AgqeCU5aWoTo8v-Z-EihGpGOWu02H_bdu2y385Q1K4Su_ytVhxTqT6GrQSArZXfvTjaMO8x2aEnFs780NuQ9R_nd8qXrwEOT30HLudTccXnUlT9FO9Hk-CXwINvASKdDxyvkCuKGdICbMdqEEglbkQdd27L/s1333/IMG_2340.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixvDo7uenHVAQqQqG3slZZlEjcDnex3QYq7AgqeCU5aWoTo8v-Z-EihGpGOWu02H_bdu2y385Q1K4Su_ytVhxTqT6GrQSArZXfvTjaMO8x2aEnFs780NuQ9R_nd8qXrwEOT30HLudTccXnUlT9FO9Hk-CXwINvASKdDxyvkCuKGdICbMdqEEglbkQdd27L/s16000/IMG_2340.JPG" /></a></span></div><p><b>Fabric: </b>Cotton and Steel rayon "Mushrooms in Red" by Sarah Watts from the Front Yard collection</p><p>This fabric has been in my stash for quite awhile! I never quite knew what to do with it, since the print and color combo are so loud, but this fall I had the inspiration! Pair it with the cult classic M7969 and get big billowy mushroom sleeves! :) The <a href="https://thequirkypeach.blogspot.com/2023/11/m7969-in-floral-cotton-lawn.html" target="_blank">last time</a> I made this pattern, I didn't have enough fabric for the iconic sleeves, so I wanted to be sure this version had them! And I barely squeezed this entire dress out of 3 yards. So happy with how this turned out :)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDiu4WGLoUIQYJXRJT2tRL_qm78KCt4Jb9ovrpeFNVv47k2w7hR9nRgfTecpZZHDb3_CETQ41BsrtqyV8TrgelKLWCCzGadxVaYbxdv7s6oqA6jdZiDaSxbFFqOV2JzxfSJIf525ckqd9vBKZVPVfI3rzLQfaZY-sloZWZjryQELUjzhIYQC7OLHw6n5m/s1333/IMG_2496.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNDiu4WGLoUIQYJXRJT2tRL_qm78KCt4Jb9ovrpeFNVv47k2w7hR9nRgfTecpZZHDb3_CETQ41BsrtqyV8TrgelKLWCCzGadxVaYbxdv7s6oqA6jdZiDaSxbFFqOV2JzxfSJIf525ckqd9vBKZVPVfI3rzLQfaZY-sloZWZjryQELUjzhIYQC7OLHw6n5m/s16000/IMG_2496.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9WRL7Evshl63jXyOUsHNiAVQxRGGpuuaafQoeOyzpV3sAKEOCgzXY_T1cDvvlhIg3ogeTBwrLX2ZLTO-F2KvTNrdT6AclTC6tABXEigdNXaEuvYH0IHtdRjg3HyU2btqp7hk1UV08yJt0b0FpttlPchwvFrBhLqtf4unoHkubCOnHa3mJ2RC4ZIJjaYd/s1333/IMG_1710.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9WRL7Evshl63jXyOUsHNiAVQxRGGpuuaafQoeOyzpV3sAKEOCgzXY_T1cDvvlhIg3ogeTBwrLX2ZLTO-F2KvTNrdT6AclTC6tABXEigdNXaEuvYH0IHtdRjg3HyU2btqp7hk1UV08yJt0b0FpttlPchwvFrBhLqtf4unoHkubCOnHa3mJ2RC4ZIJjaYd/s16000/IMG_1710.jpeg" /></a></div><br />thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-51761085510331903012023-11-12T11:39:00.001-06:002023-11-12T11:39:12.574-06:00Monstera Donny<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRRLe9Fcdkz8v9S6AdqA1wCHOMCxP9CUpE4woRGpu1gqkMR1mDamk2G4m2Tf9m0WUxp2K87JC6oynQifmWaabhBb_-fVqCS0EuSKk4xwpC0thZON3_R-XZrYKuIVcdwGxxWFa74K-ABnqxxjVkaitvx8RlfNBIyjCdejHSf13UqdGdA9Q2W3Gt7bLdOF4/s1484/IMG_1213.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1484" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRRLe9Fcdkz8v9S6AdqA1wCHOMCxP9CUpE4woRGpu1gqkMR1mDamk2G4m2Tf9m0WUxp2K87JC6oynQifmWaabhBb_-fVqCS0EuSKk4xwpC0thZON3_R-XZrYKuIVcdwGxxWFa74K-ABnqxxjVkaitvx8RlfNBIyjCdejHSf13UqdGdA9Q2W3Gt7bLdOF4/s16000/IMG_1213.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFpseuP4WrJi0fbFZct9hpTpEbIvVEJRN2hR6lE6z8fXBuoNaNbMbOsJS96e0pqG4zKXWbkkyQfbatyQB5drrWhVPPHXPa1H_akDGqR0zLlTtjPqNxfQ0cDrla-4WZp8gsjwD_cgXcJ9waLiYtFu0y50isbQL98zOR8EmZulkojD8JRSFFiK0i3wU0A90u/s1600/IMG_0784.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFpseuP4WrJi0fbFZct9hpTpEbIvVEJRN2hR6lE6z8fXBuoNaNbMbOsJS96e0pqG4zKXWbkkyQfbatyQB5drrWhVPPHXPa1H_akDGqR0zLlTtjPqNxfQ0cDrla-4WZp8gsjwD_cgXcJ9waLiYtFu0y50isbQL98zOR8EmZulkojD8JRSFFiK0i3wU0A90u/s16000/IMG_0784.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HssUDblD_emLmF0_sW-nEwJWC87jHgWPlS39dV8jTwQeZ7dSN8WD6fAFovgoezn2PGax6jAT9UqbeKNWHsaAj9GOMft9HFO-Lv8JUrys-x9KlLwjU0JyQUnCK3qPaPxcQlnnobYhj95_OROL6gk3VsZtfo_NqoR_fkc6tq84Bhy024GQyr3S6a9QHr8Z/s1600/IMG_1126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HssUDblD_emLmF0_sW-nEwJWC87jHgWPlS39dV8jTwQeZ7dSN8WD6fAFovgoezn2PGax6jAT9UqbeKNWHsaAj9GOMft9HFO-Lv8JUrys-x9KlLwjU0JyQUnCK3qPaPxcQlnnobYhj95_OROL6gk3VsZtfo_NqoR_fkc6tq84Bhy024GQyr3S6a9QHr8Z/s16000/IMG_1126.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>NEW PATTERN REVIEW: </b>Friday Pattern Company Donny Shirt (<a href="https://fridaypatterncompany.com/products/donny-shirt-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">pdf pattern</a>)<p></p><p><b><i>Size: </i></b>S at bust graded to M at hem (my measurements: 34"b 29"w)</p><p><b><i>Adjustments:</i></b> added 2" length (I'm almost 6' #sewingtall :)</p><p><b><i>Thoughts:</i></b> this is a great staple shirt! Love the simple elevated details like the pocket, the back gathers, and the curved hemline. Topstitching the collar / front neckline facing was tricky to get perfectly symmetrical - had to redo one side and go really slow. The fit is spot on - the shoulders hit at the perfect spot. Definitely glad I added length - if I really want to wear it tucked in like the photos I might even add another 2". </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNG5iKVMR0FaHfMe5ixAXZFnUS4nHPBq-6ffP_2gh3YyrWBD1XYWuhZxkfkR8OOVb1XRMFVWW20SLbW7yY8g71lkm6YouwF_xUiWs6FGcyShTBAcFyjHSM484mU1wFLUy7GgRufmPy864e3t0jL6rZzhpHR4t61gaaR4SgRHQU4CFHTd9HjGOBuOOD17fI/s1600/IMG_1252.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNG5iKVMR0FaHfMe5ixAXZFnUS4nHPBq-6ffP_2gh3YyrWBD1XYWuhZxkfkR8OOVb1XRMFVWW20SLbW7yY8g71lkm6YouwF_xUiWs6FGcyShTBAcFyjHSM484mU1wFLUy7GgRufmPy864e3t0jL6rZzhpHR4t61gaaR4SgRHQU4CFHTd9HjGOBuOOD17fI/s16000/IMG_1252.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkcehtbASO_gsVWBdoUQK00QrcPQBifhmWbytsTlj1yj4bfwrvnOJdCmZjuQV8QS6vkyC1UISesHO3or10D1_gZPhNQHGk57cBss5VfDAGe845ngSSGcYBaeD4WyUzcM0ink-TSPOfRhzcD8Sbww1DmQO1wg-xbpB2EzqT306rqn2Jb_CIzDMebiTPFyb/s1600/IMG_1267.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkcehtbASO_gsVWBdoUQK00QrcPQBifhmWbytsTlj1yj4bfwrvnOJdCmZjuQV8QS6vkyC1UISesHO3or10D1_gZPhNQHGk57cBss5VfDAGe845ngSSGcYBaeD4WyUzcM0ink-TSPOfRhzcD8Sbww1DmQO1wg-xbpB2EzqT306rqn2Jb_CIzDMebiTPFyb/s16000/IMG_1267.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoVgvFf92R_26joOUlkTz23xwmhNQE9OtFauZG0ulsXullmFN8JL_WQx3NBN1WFMx8RIIXjMSpyJEcp7c2tf0HmR9BM_xo17SLHkYA_EZ-Hz01rj6btK_zMW-yBxK2heVJRvYRPXhBNnW7DjXd_IXspjZl1jVIJvd9CtEfEa5gtu7qAWZNCifpooYUeLFp/s1200/IMG_1347.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoVgvFf92R_26joOUlkTz23xwmhNQE9OtFauZG0ulsXullmFN8JL_WQx3NBN1WFMx8RIIXjMSpyJEcp7c2tf0HmR9BM_xo17SLHkYA_EZ-Hz01rj6btK_zMW-yBxK2heVJRvYRPXhBNnW7DjXd_IXspjZl1jVIJvd9CtEfEa5gtu7qAWZNCifpooYUeLFp/s16000/IMG_1347.jpeg" /></a></div><p><b>FABRIC:</b> Rifle Paper Co Rayon in Monstera </p><p>I mean, how can you go wrong with plant prints! The cotton and steel rayon fabric is great to work with! It is drapey but hefty enough to handle easily. I may have used too thick/stiff of interfacing for the collar, but hopefully it softens a bit with wear. </p><p>Fun label from Kylie and the Machine x Mel Stringer (<a href="https://www.kylieandthemachine.com/products/feeling-yourself-by-katm-x-mel-stringer-sew-in-labels">label pack</a>)</p><p>Just had to take photos with my actual monstera, and these fun monstera earrings - love a theme! lol :)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQl69aVidc6QyM14Hl1lQPxL3eCOAYFWAFjMPc7kF9tJo4SSWP8HX8HfptREKBxR_vJxukNtRX9vaS3Ku6lslUTFlOdxgZPrNNNVdYMNYB5Eb4dOV9hVuEqfcmz3kBl2OhNU5ueJoQe9AT4x638N9F6JD2_KhvMjuSy553lW22OC3dYcJAJq2I8tTjQTP/s1600/IMG_1329.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQl69aVidc6QyM14Hl1lQPxL3eCOAYFWAFjMPc7kF9tJo4SSWP8HX8HfptREKBxR_vJxukNtRX9vaS3Ku6lslUTFlOdxgZPrNNNVdYMNYB5Eb4dOV9hVuEqfcmz3kBl2OhNU5ueJoQe9AT4x638N9F6JD2_KhvMjuSy553lW22OC3dYcJAJq2I8tTjQTP/s16000/IMG_1329.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-44494437605515261432023-10-02T21:44:00.000-05:002024-02-03T09:36:25.266-06:00Rayon Floral Slit Skirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNks-QHtKzAXkc0bZ7K7fjE53OZA3o0JD1RluJxIEluhSqEL3kmCC3R2uKuON-KAXqW3dVMIHakEjAP-bdV0DG4jS0HX1lWCMvNozcXHcKXMTSdWtqmFVARN3GCtrnH51AHeTckUeE4-4Rjyy2kIPUSoAPLcTUnrLVcJyTPBhtmbpi3YU0PD8e0JDF0aLi/s1600/IMG_0310.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNks-QHtKzAXkc0bZ7K7fjE53OZA3o0JD1RluJxIEluhSqEL3kmCC3R2uKuON-KAXqW3dVMIHakEjAP-bdV0DG4jS0HX1lWCMvNozcXHcKXMTSdWtqmFVARN3GCtrnH51AHeTckUeE4-4Rjyy2kIPUSoAPLcTUnrLVcJyTPBhtmbpi3YU0PD8e0JDF0aLi/s16000/IMG_0310.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6s-tDo7yMhP2D3sD5mCbD4rGrUaSCZNNhfb5IZ8hCBiINAHUF16esOCf1LdwRjir3-fNVMcl-fdaZAfm093KxQaIJrlbi86gm-hqG1-ak6M4EzXPue6x5XKDMEcE_7o4bhIg18RKORLOjvghg2ZzEuhLhf-y9kObFq_T-tSMecXp8bDqXeKS7t9Nb00MY/s1600/IMG_0349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6s-tDo7yMhP2D3sD5mCbD4rGrUaSCZNNhfb5IZ8hCBiINAHUF16esOCf1LdwRjir3-fNVMcl-fdaZAfm093KxQaIJrlbi86gm-hqG1-ak6M4EzXPue6x5XKDMEcE_7o4bhIg18RKORLOjvghg2ZzEuhLhf-y9kObFq_T-tSMecXp8bDqXeKS7t9Nb00MY/s16000/IMG_0349.JPG" /></a></div><p>This skirt has been on non stop rotation since completion! It is so comfortable but also stylish and goes with a ton of things in my closet :) It has transitioned from warmer weather to the cold with no problem! The fabric is a crinkled rayon challis from Vogue Fabrics remnant section. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbqNZ1_ECTv14hcCNcf3K8UyKFCS8kyL1OhPlFiMJgEeYxCT7yyh7dZUHByp_oqShJj0fB4RNGmtw76doTtGAADt033ecs08c4Ty23PdJl2ZKcPZH9yTywCqHRe1lWl47pUMQqnBo_94cHZvs8o0t3haGpNVuIISkW8j49tMMfB_ppJbxFLdxGJpz2iVT/s1600/IMG_0299.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbqNZ1_ECTv14hcCNcf3K8UyKFCS8kyL1OhPlFiMJgEeYxCT7yyh7dZUHByp_oqShJj0fB4RNGmtw76doTtGAADt033ecs08c4Ty23PdJl2ZKcPZH9yTywCqHRe1lWl47pUMQqnBo_94cHZvs8o0t3haGpNVuIISkW8j49tMMfB_ppJbxFLdxGJpz2iVT/s16000/IMG_0299.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTwIX-dUPjYNSFhgIGBdbhh-9CcexOH2JDOvMWZQQRp2SsazDkY5CRoXXqUao2uUnkXQY56-wL6DNz-aPH6yXUaDPMJBZqDsF4975WfYwmvW7lRh3LgGxc9zMnXBqlnubqcvauLwitgtp2K0-gaCSoUVnTlg11OQEQ0cbgQvepxhghdSu6yBTqL1q2yTFu/s1600/IMG_0297.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTwIX-dUPjYNSFhgIGBdbhh-9CcexOH2JDOvMWZQQRp2SsazDkY5CRoXXqUao2uUnkXQY56-wL6DNz-aPH6yXUaDPMJBZqDsF4975WfYwmvW7lRh3LgGxc9zMnXBqlnubqcvauLwitgtp2K0-gaCSoUVnTlg11OQEQ0cbgQvepxhghdSu6yBTqL1q2yTFu/s16000/IMG_0297.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4jYJlP_b5D5apbJBXvqAgi2bBNwppPhBrdiXcDUn8lNBB6oxE2AieV7h5H-Hlk2jAZy0mWYZR3JcqIAuA1OHj-FbP9Sf4wtP5Ffax4rB_1NMjqZ_jzW7Q5aYZqAsNHKU6XULkRf6gsBwCRhKtvWcZ72HUVFdaLG-MCaeOokSQWElPN0m2956aVRLykfG/s1600/IMG_0295.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4jYJlP_b5D5apbJBXvqAgi2bBNwppPhBrdiXcDUn8lNBB6oxE2AieV7h5H-Hlk2jAZy0mWYZR3JcqIAuA1OHj-FbP9Sf4wtP5Ffax4rB_1NMjqZ_jzW7Q5aYZqAsNHKU6XULkRf6gsBwCRhKtvWcZ72HUVFdaLG-MCaeOokSQWElPN0m2956aVRLykfG/s16000/IMG_0295.jpeg" /></a></div><p>The skirt is made from three rectangular panels: right front (wide), left front (narrow), and back, plus a waistband. It took a bit of trial and error to figure out how to cut out the skirt from the fabric I had available. I was originally going to use all the width but that made the skirt really full - lots of gathers at the waist, etc. I ended up dividing my length of fabric into two even panels (cut it in half on crossgrain). From the first panel, I cut the back and the narrow left front side. From the other panel I cut the wide right front side, and the waistband. The slit is made by sewing the two front panels together to the slit point, then finishing the edges and topstitching them down. The waistband is 2" soft knit elastic, which I topstitched in three lines.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1SOkNuXaw-WLgbaqCQuo-Fsp_VjAgIXPZjUGbIUNPI8aP5pXBxAmYXlkO96m6f_DEODcVjsCcc1zQflDZwYO9x2xvb8gpnmwgWCnUrg2xg_o6tKojN71x62BusUQC6En265AZfRZOg_ffEZwmXTrLZE1oaoftcWZooBqF-mDvpJM9LXkUPapkQU9dCAE/s1600/IMG_0273.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1SOkNuXaw-WLgbaqCQuo-Fsp_VjAgIXPZjUGbIUNPI8aP5pXBxAmYXlkO96m6f_DEODcVjsCcc1zQflDZwYO9x2xvb8gpnmwgWCnUrg2xg_o6tKojN71x62BusUQC6En265AZfRZOg_ffEZwmXTrLZE1oaoftcWZooBqF-mDvpJM9LXkUPapkQU9dCAE/s16000/IMG_0273.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqrOsFxylyfw9MMlBxX_c24DG300cMjjqZJqrHMMkxBmxyy0c08DVgeGaVMwafDPPsC3umaYvlxSuON_eLH39OtJxscJgT8EpPD0cKElGeZoZLpgbzV1lIT-ibIqMSCKTdOxmIuDG42eAOl5JPcYYaNh-Ajfvx3vNEVwQj4EESxHE1e8qQw10FUx_U-tzj/s1600/IMG_0236.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqrOsFxylyfw9MMlBxX_c24DG300cMjjqZJqrHMMkxBmxyy0c08DVgeGaVMwafDPPsC3umaYvlxSuON_eLH39OtJxscJgT8EpPD0cKElGeZoZLpgbzV1lIT-ibIqMSCKTdOxmIuDG42eAOl5JPcYYaNh-Ajfvx3vNEVwQj4EESxHE1e8qQw10FUx_U-tzj/s16000/IMG_0236.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Now that I've made this skirt once, I can't wait to try it again! Now that I know how to piece it all together, it should be a really quick sew! :) </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/AVvXsEhU5uvc0NVSrVXSBhyXZh3EMh7qnM_TXAqwtIgdiUn8s-KS9Q56JVJuNpMcSnXVRC9M6d1X7qBrE33Kd-nnuElexphAuiOMTsOkKJ_dq31hOMbIYKB_gXQi4kUbkZhLTpTz-WDF2WHCOqfHNElwdot85RmPU1gGNuE7-t97s0B_5bXpPIbRvDGZ__-3fHMr/s1600/IMG_0312.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU5uvc0NVSrVXSBhyXZh3EMh7qnM_TXAqwtIgdiUn8s-KS9Q56JVJuNpMcSnXVRC9M6d1X7qBrE33Kd-nnuElexphAuiOMTsOkKJ_dq31hOMbIYKB_gXQi4kUbkZhLTpTz-WDF2WHCOqfHNElwdot85RmPU1gGNuE7-t97s0B_5bXpPIbRvDGZ__-3fHMr/s16000/IMG_0312.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-21257434076987677012023-09-24T10:14:00.000-05:002024-02-03T09:36:02.624-06:00M7969 in Floral Cotton Lawn<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB49lURZ2XEkhRsxhKyZse3wwtJD-7wNzovQ4H-70DdGM_XeAJdPcCACMXmmQZq3NC1zDI6C_LS5lNZcYvqW0Atq4bb0c5yzgw5E_vuYKwU-7kFZdQQwnO7YcOrthApXYdsLKGVEykHTV3glOaScVzgdXfCQwljvpjtiiZIPkcCJSXZQ-PSIsuPzT1BplE/s1600/IMG_0113.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB49lURZ2XEkhRsxhKyZse3wwtJD-7wNzovQ4H-70DdGM_XeAJdPcCACMXmmQZq3NC1zDI6C_LS5lNZcYvqW0Atq4bb0c5yzgw5E_vuYKwU-7kFZdQQwnO7YcOrthApXYdsLKGVEykHTV3glOaScVzgdXfCQwljvpjtiiZIPkcCJSXZQ-PSIsuPzT1BplE/s16000/IMG_0113.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVKP8i9hS5zq8FSfAXlDltC98-8k-xB6QNuexm-P_wUVoGDkgHLulerB4NIxnRJlGqCe711pNh_ezJg8r1sEMOlvArGujOxHGJllv4eJhL80HDCRntGSZFiHQDlAvMuBAU7-AkMNWh5QQDe3sEHfnefqTUBCUb4eA2qdTd3vhY_iQYw8CS375DLtrYHz7X/s1600/IMG_0075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVKP8i9hS5zq8FSfAXlDltC98-8k-xB6QNuexm-P_wUVoGDkgHLulerB4NIxnRJlGqCe711pNh_ezJg8r1sEMOlvArGujOxHGJllv4eJhL80HDCRntGSZFiHQDlAvMuBAU7-AkMNWh5QQDe3sEHfnefqTUBCUb4eA2qdTd3vhY_iQYw8CS375DLtrYHz7X/s16000/IMG_0075.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjCK_ukH8mOarfyNHYc2G0jB8iBmnqWT0GuPTa8wIQS_JFly5vB4c_6rihjyWtVfdhyVb6QrSEq-Zqqt1oqOzx20N7MhbboFz9cFRK64PhCQXp6wzw4GXF2ax2DFHrp6qQhRvlpqQkB2D_KnbwYrH47JyoEdfLghX1P8FM-OuUlf5JnFP4F6l6oeO2RUj/s1548/IMG_0015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1548" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvjCK_ukH8mOarfyNHYc2G0jB8iBmnqWT0GuPTa8wIQS_JFly5vB4c_6rihjyWtVfdhyVb6QrSEq-Zqqt1oqOzx20N7MhbboFz9cFRK64PhCQXp6wzw4GXF2ax2DFHrp6qQhRvlpqQkB2D_KnbwYrH47JyoEdfLghX1P8FM-OuUlf5JnFP4F6l6oeO2RUj/s16000/IMG_0015.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>Pattern</b>: McCall's 7969, View D sleeves with above knee skirt<p></p><p>I sewed a straight size medium (12-14). My current measurements are B 34 / W 29 / H 43. I am 5'11" #sewingtall and added one inch length to the bodice. I did not have enough fabric for the amazing sleeves - they take up a lot of fabric, especially if it is narrower width. It was either a dress w/ basic sleeves or a top with the voluminous sleeves. Went with the dress this time, but definitely making those big gorgeous sleeves next time! :)</p><p>For some reason, I started this dress last fall ('22) and finished everything but the hem of the sleeves and skirt?! Why tho? Lolol - finished it in September / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CyHCrQzRkjm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=ODhhZWM5NmIwOQ==">grammed</a> in October / blogging it in November!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzsq7bCMCGJMyyKQ3GiD0FU_8ppXi0gOqD1-eU81QMCawudQfCFupKAgWNnI5TDXueB8K_vr2S0HLr9DjthhQ90d7cuZrS7XU4hIj9AU3JZurbmTxHBJPEapXnZwuQ67YMzdf09sWJmHM3UPoGkgAmtafjIXGg8w6xtYFCdRB3fooKr8FOkHA6sYIeOsj_/s1600/IMG_0166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzsq7bCMCGJMyyKQ3GiD0FU_8ppXi0gOqD1-eU81QMCawudQfCFupKAgWNnI5TDXueB8K_vr2S0HLr9DjthhQ90d7cuZrS7XU4hIj9AU3JZurbmTxHBJPEapXnZwuQ67YMzdf09sWJmHM3UPoGkgAmtafjIXGg8w6xtYFCdRB3fooKr8FOkHA6sYIeOsj_/s16000/IMG_0166.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6Hc8rFCGyuK4qsJCFZBRbrGZugXPlZwLjLIYrObXyfudjqJoeEUcJCnNEJ5wMb-B-vnkzNygZEIvMtqaYo_ACZW0xZ8GTQBOLJ9zspjGWF8mJ9EItR_x5JLDurEQZ7S93XD1O7LH29u4tAr5Gok6ujA6XpDIq19ock5AQyxZU1-ovtGzi3NcmaTK1Q2S/s1600/IMG_0203.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6Hc8rFCGyuK4qsJCFZBRbrGZugXPlZwLjLIYrObXyfudjqJoeEUcJCnNEJ5wMb-B-vnkzNygZEIvMtqaYo_ACZW0xZ8GTQBOLJ9zspjGWF8mJ9EItR_x5JLDurEQZ7S93XD1O7LH29u4tAr5Gok6ujA6XpDIq19ock5AQyxZU1-ovtGzi3NcmaTK1Q2S/s16000/IMG_0203.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi924iOM6CN0ipnuO-4pTM79km_tenoZ_ULfQijjkYdoj8pgZjsk7VH-74NJKJzW1UqxFvsV-mkAyN48_cVlspmHtqMf9mjC7eULiA6Kwp6NENImw1LHZ1OkrjvTkTb548zyvGbEEaBHjFf9WOCaxZgII6cfIzLuaaJ18kNI_PvMtQFdn54eyTXVjDTftqi/s1600/IMG_9959.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi924iOM6CN0ipnuO-4pTM79km_tenoZ_ULfQijjkYdoj8pgZjsk7VH-74NJKJzW1UqxFvsV-mkAyN48_cVlspmHtqMf9mjC7eULiA6Kwp6NENImw1LHZ1OkrjvTkTb548zyvGbEEaBHjFf9WOCaxZgII6cfIzLuaaJ18kNI_PvMtQFdn54eyTXVjDTftqi/s16000/IMG_9959.JPG" /></a></div><p><b>Fabric: </b>Robert Kaufman Cotton Lawn in pink / mustard / gray floral</p><p>Let's call this a "wearable muslin" version of M7969 :) I like, but don't <i>love</i> this fabric - it's been in my stash for so long! I think it was originally going to be a Deer and Doe Bleuet dress, which I still have yet to make... so many patterns, so little time! The fabric is really lightweight, so it's perfect to wear on hot days. Once it gets colder, I can pair it with tights / boots / a sweater but the fabric is still so cool and crisp - maybe I should try a turtleneck underneath! 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This bright rainbow check dress is yet another <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/truebias/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">@truebias</a> <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ogdencami/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#ogdencami</a> - my 5th one! Love a TNT pattern 😍 Just added a gathered skirt (with pockets) to the cami top. I found 3 yards of this cotton (maybe +linen) fabric for $4 at a local thrift shop! The fabric has some heft, but also a unique weave pattern that is loose between the checks, so it needed a lining for the bodice. I picked a basic yellow cotton from <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/joann_stores/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">@joann_stores</a> . The hilarious "Behold My Excellent Armpits" label is from <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/insidevoiceslabels/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">@insidevoiceslabels</a> 😆 Love pairing this dress with all yellow accessories 💛 🍋 ☀️ </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVk4rDOF1ttC7JwochUdMxq9VEii863jeG4iTnyjchR20_UIz8_nxWiQO0hPBiGgnbL9HeQOS5xhdCSqnAtJqlhTUveLuWg0NRUF6P_NKP3bLVAJUFs-84PpkwG4woUvv6_2DVZTovKs9Fr40IADYHZ2FstpJESZetlTvcoOz6SV761rXSDtYuitKsW0jk/s1600/IMG_8971.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOfzTxAhZjyNTc71DMEYSQssPv212nU-W3BoJhwAIcZBDQGuQfUHzqJc9YYfVJqH20crAIap8k80Z_hq5CONycjE0nAlam8znyy5AniZmt93VhesEXmIGMniuIr6ecCbY4KHJlilfboqDjnyRW4eLWdN8AAPflx0H6tn_Hlp-Y7K5AQnS-ZKIBnYAeAQA/s1200/IMG_8462.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOfzTxAhZjyNTc71DMEYSQssPv212nU-W3BoJhwAIcZBDQGuQfUHzqJc9YYfVJqH20crAIap8k80Z_hq5CONycjE0nAlam8znyy5AniZmt93VhesEXmIGMniuIr6ecCbY4KHJlilfboqDjnyRW4eLWdN8AAPflx0H6tn_Hlp-Y7K5AQnS-ZKIBnYAeAQA/s16000/IMG_8462.jpeg" /></a></div><p>We curbpicked this swing down the street and carried down the sidewalk to our house! Now it lives on our patio. I made a long bench cushion for it, using outdoor fabric from Joann's. The foam insert is actually from Home Depot - they sell giant slabs of 3" thick upholstery foam for way less than any craft store I've found! :) This is my second time sewing patio cushions - the <a href="https://thequirkypeach.blogspot.com/2020/07/diy-outdoor-patio-cushions.html" target="_blank">first ones</a> are still holding up great! However, I skipped the zipper for this, since I have never used it on the others - lol. Accent pillows are from World Market - I couldn't pick just one color so I got one of each :) Off to catch some sunshine!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhXgtSHLQ9hUYQIpIzU6sOe7f35wGoda8XHiHdSi6xWJATrWDdS0PyRr28kphhxtN0D9EWX4gUfeUdFBtejwkDkc1Q5JhYHH1DyFdJYPE1HLYF_OF1Tc15UdxhqhRhxo6BKwIpmli-wBgQhvoN8hbYGCQWy7CTC-A4KTvaiBJrT8rcNbFx_XmikAj5Kiq/s1600/IMG_8461.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWhXgtSHLQ9hUYQIpIzU6sOe7f35wGoda8XHiHdSi6xWJATrWDdS0PyRr28kphhxtN0D9EWX4gUfeUdFBtejwkDkc1Q5JhYHH1DyFdJYPE1HLYF_OF1Tc15UdxhqhRhxo6BKwIpmli-wBgQhvoN8hbYGCQWy7CTC-A4KTvaiBJrT8rcNbFx_XmikAj5Kiq/s16000/IMG_8461.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvGnAFOGKTcomwobnkDWUF-jqkevRPF19LIOQrfMFs-kQLqQrwBj2utd_lxLJN4YZ6o28TqpKfWMyZGXMwkaFyVoCda0KOPmEXk8mpwU24ahbcRZiDnpMzhIGsgLQVsA6m8l2cFnw7G9QzY4jYgBkVJ7qrDnwL7K0aMF8PsgwGNWCGKpEPgutqJcwrOMR/s1600/IMG_7751.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8R_p0XOcyqHk7UVdT5ezO7mejshnFfyklXaHSTahoCrZ2dXJbkLA64v2NvOWIaqbT1_GvE26gUqVu3NUZ4E8YlYHWS2hSFN_2b8NZSboloUwSXBeAll0ENAiCwn0xru4Fi57kwgD6R6WD9z4DWtPuH-DZsoz1r1BVtYgTnzH9EqTE7DdunuezCU25Eq-/s16000/IMG_6352.JPG" /></a></div><p>MVP of spring / summer 2023! My go-to top for everything - so comfortable and still a little dressy. Cute print but neutral enough to go with anything. Fun for the weekend farmer's market but professional enough for teaching. I love it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPu5iB0aTDIvhnHj25u4skt7oPdnLgsuJObLPFN1Qu-tLbnncvkuoMZknj4dZVibGtLATddwQEt_3gWN_XErCUyfB5rZV9Wxk-aDdaqDL184lskf_MV83T0LSoMGaXy1Auf8CdXcngE432XhTJiQ-XG-M0gxtrxgLLCZNS9ahX2ghMMxs6wFjTfHEx0dC/s1600/IMG_6331.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPu5iB0aTDIvhnHj25u4skt7oPdnLgsuJObLPFN1Qu-tLbnncvkuoMZknj4dZVibGtLATddwQEt_3gWN_XErCUyfB5rZV9Wxk-aDdaqDL184lskf_MV83T0LSoMGaXy1Auf8CdXcngE432XhTJiQ-XG-M0gxtrxgLLCZNS9ahX2ghMMxs6wFjTfHEx0dC/s16000/IMG_6331.jpeg" /></a></div><p><b>Pattern: </b>Deer and Doe Ondée tee (<a href="https://shop.deer-and-doe.fr/en/sewing-patterns/64-ondee-sweater-pdf.html">link</a>)</p><p>Size 38 bust, graded to size 42 waist (Me: 34" b / 28" w / 43" h, 5'11")</p><p>2" low bust adjustment, plus 1" at lengthen/shorten line (I would add 1" more next time)</p><p>Finally! A fitting breakthrough!! It may not seem like much here, but I spent hours last summer trying to figure out what fitting adjustment I needed for tops. I always had excess fabric above the bust and I thought it had to do with my narrow shoulders. Turns out, what I needed was a "low bust adjustment" - essentially moving the entire bust part of the pattern down because I'm tall. YAY! Thanks to another tall seamstress, Tori (The Sewing Things Blog), for her excellent <a href="https://thesewingthingsblog.com/2018/09/charleston-dress-low-bust-adjustment/">blog post </a>about it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZaI4Dhzkq8uuDBh2-ZKKRMp9OB4o1uMUu6K_WDmwQXeXyvW8Z3gxwDQWCPCESiqYl-BUOr8OIgKMvKqPGkAN7EoKxYr0r_HYXnGZkBv7zcRmgYk0GU3biJBKJ6tYEb3MTIGNpIeWdVuMZH2tSOk9hu1lg9DWDdwFiATFmEYX8kkDUDDVDfhF0UglQCtO/s1600/IMG_6448.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZaI4Dhzkq8uuDBh2-ZKKRMp9OB4o1uMUu6K_WDmwQXeXyvW8Z3gxwDQWCPCESiqYl-BUOr8OIgKMvKqPGkAN7EoKxYr0r_HYXnGZkBv7zcRmgYk0GU3biJBKJ6tYEb3MTIGNpIeWdVuMZH2tSOk9hu1lg9DWDdwFiATFmEYX8kkDUDDVDfhF0UglQCtO/s16000/IMG_6448.jpeg" /></a></div><p>Fabric: Light Teal Mini Daisy Knit from Joann's (<a href="https://www.joann.com/light-teal-mini-daisy-double-brush-polyester-spandex-fabric/17921412.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwzo2mBhAUEiwAf7wjkregUxii4FTWP4Kg-YdKY1qEiRpIuvQTfFMAKgzOeJ_ywAP_YOaKZhoCksUQAvD_BwE">link if still available</a>)</p><p>Love the feel of this fabric - it is a great knit to work with! I haven't had great luck with Joann knit fabrics holding up in the past, but it's been awhile so I hope this one will. The only downside is that it is polyester, so it is a bit hot. I've been trying to stick to just buying natural fabrics (cotton, linen, etc) but they are harder and harder to find :( I did get a cute sunflower print cotton knit and I'm hoping to make another one of these cute tees!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALRggGxU1Q_xqvxJcPm4IMtCcsbekZdiXfm_Tj7p1-Uiayv7_rC2mU_0JEhjuErnPsONz981WU8cPs5L7ICK3u_xz2_JNsBamC0X2j3gVOmHE29L212DqtROmxE4UwqXXTPx7AVfFAbQvJCBgOZbJC96CKLFvUbK463cFgknHFK4HTtc7TrWu8-EV_8hH/s1600/IMG_7100.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALRggGxU1Q_xqvxJcPm4IMtCcsbekZdiXfm_Tj7p1-Uiayv7_rC2mU_0JEhjuErnPsONz981WU8cPs5L7ICK3u_xz2_JNsBamC0X2j3gVOmHE29L212DqtROmxE4UwqXXTPx7AVfFAbQvJCBgOZbJC96CKLFvUbK463cFgknHFK4HTtc7TrWu8-EV_8hH/s16000/IMG_7100.jpeg" /></a></div><p>And some proof of it's adventures this summer! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3qp648hpvKF7jPJN4196C1m5gCzZ1IjnUB1G-1iMq-PGDaeeJPfFm_O11srBMbFgMRsv_qPBeqVddRYHG98kXGSKY_0rQmnIwsq-ZwdFsp_B0ktX5asNy9-XYKXOPDXyoZHV0Sf_rb8OqJR7Ir71QztqgTHUTeznXBUg-C6Wa1NRKIb13lY8iysB9S9HM/s2133/59AA5330-171F-4ED2-A0D7-F1C1D06A526B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3qp648hpvKF7jPJN4196C1m5gCzZ1IjnUB1G-1iMq-PGDaeeJPfFm_O11srBMbFgMRsv_qPBeqVddRYHG98kXGSKY_0rQmnIwsq-ZwdFsp_B0ktX5asNy9-XYKXOPDXyoZHV0Sf_rb8OqJR7Ir71QztqgTHUTeznXBUg-C6Wa1NRKIb13lY8iysB9S9HM/s16000/59AA5330-171F-4ED2-A0D7-F1C1D06A526B.jpg" /></a></div><p>💜 Sally</p><p><i>Sewn April 2023</i></p>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-62238386349170402522023-07-25T16:35:00.011-05:002023-07-26T09:40:54.386-05:00Blue Sweatpants<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9d83iZkxm7tIdTPSslLAzL3xoB_bsTVhjR3yEgp3y1rFFwc22qcn97gW5Oy640DjqDtVLd227-f2yJdJR3c-j2RTmKpYpc03FJdWKsbgu9Z6d_JqQXiWle8ue_cFdMs-XdoxVhb9g5M59tP_xnUGsM8pXkCAOvXrnKQElJ49dMh9Cwvw7muN5msztiv0/s1600/IMG_6493.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9d83iZkxm7tIdTPSslLAzL3xoB_bsTVhjR3yEgp3y1rFFwc22qcn97gW5Oy640DjqDtVLd227-f2yJdJR3c-j2RTmKpYpc03FJdWKsbgu9Z6d_JqQXiWle8ue_cFdMs-XdoxVhb9g5M59tP_xnUGsM8pXkCAOvXrnKQElJ49dMh9Cwvw7muN5msztiv0/s16000/IMG_6493.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div>Alas, my favorite comfy lay around the house jogger sweatpants are on their last leg (lol pun intended). I've worn them so much the last several years and now they are getting threadbare. After an unsuccessful search for comfy pants that were soft, long enough, and didn't cost an arm and a leg (another pun - sorry), I decided to just make some with fabric from my stash from long ago. Originally it was destined to be the True Bias Hudson Joggers, but when I compared that pattern with this one from Simplicity, the fit already looked like it would work better for me. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKaooAfBGelfYChXqPvXKahkofXhH5BuXE-PAVR-WQ_2f-7xmLfp1LmTOL_xUs93AZOHIqugb8987isT-3mPbGlg8YyOgNxCWq3Uv6Zw4tYjAvwdSSn8Uo4fcY9a4PM5hCPk2VT4flIIRNB06eBTXcFIFVy3Tzha0uDhBtU_TLwZjvbZNU__t1M9FRf-3/s1600/IMG_6555.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKaooAfBGelfYChXqPvXKahkofXhH5BuXE-PAVR-WQ_2f-7xmLfp1LmTOL_xUs93AZOHIqugb8987isT-3mPbGlg8YyOgNxCWq3Uv6Zw4tYjAvwdSSn8Uo4fcY9a4PM5hCPk2VT4flIIRNB06eBTXcFIFVy3Tzha0uDhBtU_TLwZjvbZNU__t1M9FRf-3/s16000/IMG_6555.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2LDXq_Q9RD5vBwDAhUTnUkhOD50zVhTnqwQvYI9uGW8dYmkMEOuHduIgcEYTkGefXVUxlrVBkwhhpMpJ4v1nBUjqhYzDq04p9np2So_5Yuc7HI2T1tweCotXbHhgCIRv4kjXOszLgZnsCspxgpzYEH3rZWUWRROs9nR1_wLcXVOeG16KaoS6kMbwJrevZ/s1600/IMG_6509.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2LDXq_Q9RD5vBwDAhUTnUkhOD50zVhTnqwQvYI9uGW8dYmkMEOuHduIgcEYTkGefXVUxlrVBkwhhpMpJ4v1nBUjqhYzDq04p9np2So_5Yuc7HI2T1tweCotXbHhgCIRv4kjXOszLgZnsCspxgpzYEH3rZWUWRROs9nR1_wLcXVOeG16KaoS6kMbwJrevZ/s16000/IMG_6509.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4PtjDVkq5UW94K9SC5dhHOGFNIS7gA2eJpV54hIvfpvloDEwTeyr1Wth0mlp9WIMb_TsIUJpRvcxqBIczAbE3Zsj-gicTUnkZi7HV9RBSyOkcfhx_U-vrntHpY9PWBg9IdrU3YDZ6-3QOFfPLgs6U4jCvQ9XNYADuNfhxbk-f11IOEth8z6ucQhUTMm4/s1200/IMG_6679.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4PtjDVkq5UW94K9SC5dhHOGFNIS7gA2eJpV54hIvfpvloDEwTeyr1Wth0mlp9WIMb_TsIUJpRvcxqBIczAbE3Zsj-gicTUnkZi7HV9RBSyOkcfhx_U-vrntHpY9PWBg9IdrU3YDZ6-3QOFfPLgs6U4jCvQ9XNYADuNfhxbk-f11IOEth8z6ucQhUTMm4/s16000/IMG_6679.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div><b>Pattern:</b> Simplicity 2061, made before in a woven fabric <a href="https://thequirkypeach.blogspot.com/2023/01/christmas-pj-pants-in-rifles-holiday.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://thequirkypeach.blogspot.com/2017/09/coffee-donut-pjs-w-s2061.html" target="_blank">here</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Adjustments this round included a 2" higher rise, a 1" full butt adjustment (need even more next time lol), and extra length at the hem, maybe around 3" (added 5" but cut off a chunk lol)</div><div><br /></div><div>Debated a jogger style hem or straight leg hem (see below). Went the straight route so they cover the tops of my sneakers when I'm walking around outside in the cold - lol :)</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Fabric: </b>Blue french terry knit fabric</div><div><br /></div><div>Label: <a href="https://insidevoiceslabels.com" target="_blank">Inside Voices Labels</a> (she has the best labels)</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMw5uOgypPw3f5EiXymiXZH5wwSAL0Ul8Kn9N5OET4K7Y_eDg-RKK_YSEX4wzacRngv4bu1N1s6C4R6hSG3AM8nGCQmTUQYm-PMKJhZ9FtGwwRx3PX24_7wSL0lYAWhCMaQtbXPK90AnoIbf49iUrWXUQUkUr8L7KJMpSl-wSRgPU_Qi0dPFAz-6cYZIj/s1600/IMG_6161.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMw5uOgypPw3f5EiXymiXZH5wwSAL0Ul8Kn9N5OET4K7Y_eDg-RKK_YSEX4wzacRngv4bu1N1s6C4R6hSG3AM8nGCQmTUQYm-PMKJhZ9FtGwwRx3PX24_7wSL0lYAWhCMaQtbXPK90AnoIbf49iUrWXUQUkUr8L7KJMpSl-wSRgPU_Qi0dPFAz-6cYZIj/s16000/IMG_6161.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ztPvzAcdLuBoNyDt_w0NkB0w2HLfkZLXc69AtDCCPHat2KuU_4qVJEkYuUpdNu7V9-zHnWtBM2clR1CKKoFGy6j4UuZGTRQw8-MUPxLze4VEuRigplqE22Ew0Wh5hDv8HW39Fy4ybTcNimkDD_ltI9xOY25WXTs2oJKQJyVlEboqXVkkA818xm2RfR3t/s1600/IMG_6105.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ztPvzAcdLuBoNyDt_w0NkB0w2HLfkZLXc69AtDCCPHat2KuU_4qVJEkYuUpdNu7V9-zHnWtBM2clR1CKKoFGy6j4UuZGTRQw8-MUPxLze4VEuRigplqE22Ew0Wh5hDv8HW39Fy4ybTcNimkDD_ltI9xOY25WXTs2oJKQJyVlEboqXVkkA818xm2RfR3t/s16000/IMG_6105.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilHnzvQFWfo5Am1dGOm5iE-bP4xW8zzXKdDAV_-OLYl5P2BVq-rPNR1TLgJP0G0hZLV2wwpmkrpiskoyNKMElXJhxdFEUmZt8rrhBznCrym1Ehhhe9bfLbJYvk4oR5Gh2QlAAuOMW5utV2UWvm6vb69Mz850ss1Z_hmm_uEiH7yeUzs9Ya6KufvdOx3wfH/s1600/IMG_6609.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilHnzvQFWfo5Am1dGOm5iE-bP4xW8zzXKdDAV_-OLYl5P2BVq-rPNR1TLgJP0G0hZLV2wwpmkrpiskoyNKMElXJhxdFEUmZt8rrhBznCrym1Ehhhe9bfLbJYvk4oR5Gh2QlAAuOMW5utV2UWvm6vb69Mz850ss1Z_hmm_uEiH7yeUzs9Ya6KufvdOx3wfH/s16000/IMG_6609.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Sewn March-April 2023</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #007ee6; font-family: inherit;">♥ </span>Sally</div>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-81154681323336603842023-06-26T12:03:00.000-05:002023-06-26T12:03:01.037-05:00Poppy Roscoe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgjIL8Zs3r-_ZAEwUb_s3ja8Elnz2P7Zr603nXvdu5rlLs8fx_zBvtvwE7P6ZFU2q3JyuZTfsOj-ys1Rebx9G5ALt4osoKCrxoJzCMyZTsV0bJDesiExW1atzwZJUu6LBRgF7BtJoNGUc1nebRfCc31tK8Mgbmo0Y_Bu_TPniF1TChFZd5AM0H3IZ5V0X/s1501/IMG_5981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1501" data-original-width="1152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgjIL8Zs3r-_ZAEwUb_s3ja8Elnz2P7Zr603nXvdu5rlLs8fx_zBvtvwE7P6ZFU2q3JyuZTfsOj-ys1Rebx9G5ALt4osoKCrxoJzCMyZTsV0bJDesiExW1atzwZJUu6LBRgF7BtJoNGUc1nebRfCc31tK8Mgbmo0Y_Bu_TPniF1TChFZd5AM0H3IZ5V0X/s16000/IMG_5981.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div>A happy accident: I made this billowy poppy print Roscoe blouse with short sleeves! It wasn't the original plan, but while cutting it out, I sliced through the sleeve piece. Spent hours trying to figure out a way to make the longer sleeve still work before giving up and just settling for short sleeves . . . which I actually love!</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQX93xMdH5mjRysLXFtpqj7c1skhRr5YEZPKRQqF-2G8itD7qgNq3CONlZgwIrglkMBOtRmrJn-D3k-yMgXvDJfZRjw1xIMYwN-hGmd1Kp7LdDZXYL2nBQ7rdmNvioGRGhE6snpx_1imVE6xZ4NPeXBjfwsWUygtqKBSs14LOCliojqamNfS0AvzurwsOY/s1815/IMG_5989.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1815" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQX93xMdH5mjRysLXFtpqj7c1skhRr5YEZPKRQqF-2G8itD7qgNq3CONlZgwIrglkMBOtRmrJn-D3k-yMgXvDJfZRjw1xIMYwN-hGmd1Kp7LdDZXYL2nBQ7rdmNvioGRGhE6snpx_1imVE6xZ4NPeXBjfwsWUygtqKBSs14LOCliojqamNfS0AvzurwsOY/s16000/IMG_5989.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMt4RW1OXR5pescFZGP0Flz51usGX9iV6y6fM9Vx0lrbeSBZSTOHlSknwwbhkNTG_wKo7Z1sixWC8hiXjW0ZOS79au9Km3l1BHTD0sCkGteCHtRHNRVTPk-I3OFYL5nvvpddgmJZEiGpsBLEfrRC5_0dtkg2F_tdqVb-R7vb8IXSwdgKyGQNGlHY_Euh1/s1600/IMG_5876.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMt4RW1OXR5pescFZGP0Flz51usGX9iV6y6fM9Vx0lrbeSBZSTOHlSknwwbhkNTG_wKo7Z1sixWC8hiXjW0ZOS79au9Km3l1BHTD0sCkGteCHtRHNRVTPk-I3OFYL5nvvpddgmJZEiGpsBLEfrRC5_0dtkg2F_tdqVb-R7vb8IXSwdgKyGQNGlHY_Euh1/s16000/IMG_5876.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>Pattern: </b>True Bias Roscoe Blouse - short sleeve "hack"</div><div><br /></div><div>Size 0 - After reading other reviews, I sized way down - my bust is 34" and I have narrow shoulders, so the smaller fit was right on.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPi56uWSSvWA0sMztbi36ooiRG-dWnwWwqIrUJbKqwHfiW983_kuAM_MBZeK9E03zBWbbdAPm-FZpOWLsrIw2J28wwW8Px6k4zysSevOR-mStpXOn2bWwQgXxSA6DiNY6gkC8pP3fPgl6PeE3CmtVg9BjDDDuc6We0vqwjReSvXpI0rcNc0_DpZ4Y5IhR/s1600/IMG_5841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPi56uWSSvWA0sMztbi36ooiRG-dWnwWwqIrUJbKqwHfiW983_kuAM_MBZeK9E03zBWbbdAPm-FZpOWLsrIw2J28wwW8Px6k4zysSevOR-mStpXOn2bWwQgXxSA6DiNY6gkC8pP3fPgl6PeE3CmtVg9BjDDDuc6We0vqwjReSvXpI0rcNc0_DpZ4Y5IhR/s16000/IMG_5841.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2H1sdsPZKtd0x_EYdzzUyUYzv3vl4zw0YZs9eY_POm5UDOwmaEAjdMd8DGnIoAZjhwH5h9qXjV3E_qpomjwb51HchnalCEpvS1QGJyim8pnh4eVB_RlX0uHeywVwW9MQWIzNBi13-n0cTQAQ3kPsgiRSHSSDCLte8_3ajl8GAo2taG95FggjdwwRrX_td/s1600/IMG_5828.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2H1sdsPZKtd0x_EYdzzUyUYzv3vl4zw0YZs9eY_POm5UDOwmaEAjdMd8DGnIoAZjhwH5h9qXjV3E_qpomjwb51HchnalCEpvS1QGJyim8pnh4eVB_RlX0uHeywVwW9MQWIzNBi13-n0cTQAQ3kPsgiRSHSSDCLte8_3ajl8GAo2taG95FggjdwwRrX_td/s16000/IMG_5828.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Fabric: </b>Rayon Challis "Poppy Memories" print - red orange flowers on navy blue background</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHIwueR13GZ-VDResFFP-eeavRzkfWQSpKLMuf6ykpf5m_YTHD0lQVtUqoCYCXj4BkIT7is5jo664UJWmLP9IVQgk6NoSQYY0dfMsqpb2__sVILehc74LynQL5zO-NWE8KCuA4votAWzhwH4ETRo7kpc1nR_l6QXm24FewIzPeQQaTQtYAT5fjNVYtNapX/s1200/IMG_5785.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHIwueR13GZ-VDResFFP-eeavRzkfWQSpKLMuf6ykpf5m_YTHD0lQVtUqoCYCXj4BkIT7is5jo664UJWmLP9IVQgk6NoSQYY0dfMsqpb2__sVILehc74LynQL5zO-NWE8KCuA4votAWzhwH4ETRo7kpc1nR_l6QXm24FewIzPeQQaTQtYAT5fjNVYtNapX/s16000/IMG_5785.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Notes: </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Sewn February / March 2023</div><div><br /></div><div>Tag added b/c I finished it while quarantined home with Covid, agaaaaain :(</div><div><br /></div><div>Gathers on each side are a bit uneven - not noticeable to anyone else, but something to look out for next time! </div><div><br /></div><div>And I definitely want to try a button up hack version next! It's a really comfortable shirt and not too difficult to make, as long as you don't accidentally chop off the sleeve - lolol.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5e3IOLHZj6lRnrgtasZNpf1sSiKx931di9GqmdZ0LMGkcyggajA1NPagK939lUrJzRgigYiitUUvVcRpQoc1tjJ-ZDTBAHp-qyEDgGGXPQkNcWVUfOOhnPH-6xGVnGS57RPRJw_ekegKCy_9y4ssJIexAQoSCMnxfTqMYJ8pfudQAlgOzpfvbRNmuRbOx/s1600/IMG_6017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5e3IOLHZj6lRnrgtasZNpf1sSiKx931di9GqmdZ0LMGkcyggajA1NPagK939lUrJzRgigYiitUUvVcRpQoc1tjJ-ZDTBAHp-qyEDgGGXPQkNcWVUfOOhnPH-6xGVnGS57RPRJw_ekegKCy_9y4ssJIexAQoSCMnxfTqMYJ8pfudQAlgOzpfvbRNmuRbOx/s16000/IMG_6017.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCX9O0bIgSkDXU5pvt2l8oy7tAeYG7xmYGbfWMzRf23a6cl_arUXLlPKYsnRfKFg_3YGl_MT5YzlZUYErjIJihMuJmh2pCNWdKdOz64KTP_2gKScGgQ6Kx1u8T3MZh4A-jeHdnlY5_AiCVrNNZKdNMAzTJ0mWS7d8LnUUlILfAD3PRLObif8OpCkrrSFy/s1600/IMG_6035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbCX9O0bIgSkDXU5pvt2l8oy7tAeYG7xmYGbfWMzRf23a6cl_arUXLlPKYsnRfKFg_3YGl_MT5YzlZUYErjIJihMuJmh2pCNWdKdOz64KTP_2gKScGgQ6Kx1u8T3MZh4A-jeHdnlY5_AiCVrNNZKdNMAzTJ0mWS7d8LnUUlILfAD3PRLObif8OpCkrrSFy/s16000/IMG_6035.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">♥ Sally</span></span></div>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-8197607184298863082023-06-01T21:31:00.000-05:002023-06-26T12:06:17.983-05:00Where to Buy Pattern Tracing Paper (US)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UYzYsKAvt1HU__pdsU7gqBdRRm1mlAg0l7Zjvx4lA4dSh1iJetZIkiczucc6Xj09N684sgwvFOSUCq0A4N4wI71PRn_Wsfmr45-rA0iFYxFaruEyWQfKgClhH4PSaXPIe6eAfdOfwisMCfdMSqjcUU90pDyt3NpdyPMW0PmNNM_WKpIxgG1MEnqpyw/s1600/IMG_5114.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UYzYsKAvt1HU__pdsU7gqBdRRm1mlAg0l7Zjvx4lA4dSh1iJetZIkiczucc6Xj09N684sgwvFOSUCq0A4N4wI71PRn_Wsfmr45-rA0iFYxFaruEyWQfKgClhH4PSaXPIe6eAfdOfwisMCfdMSqjcUU90pDyt3NpdyPMW0PmNNM_WKpIxgG1MEnqpyw/s16000/IMG_5114.jpeg" /></a></div><p>My sewing pattern tracing paper roll is about to run out, so I decided to research some affordable options in the US! I started by polling my sewing friends on Instagram, then looked into the options and made a table in my notes app. I thought it might be a useful guide for other sewing fanatics, so here you go! :)</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="t1" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><tbody><tr><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">What/Where</span></b></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Size</span></b></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Price</span></b></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Notes</span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Medical Pattern Paper - Amazon</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">21” by 225’ (75 yd)</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">$18</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Narrow width = waste </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lasted 6 yrs</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Alvin Tracing Paper - Amazon (NA)</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">30” by 20 yd</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">$23</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Smooth / Durable /<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lasted 3 years</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Swedish Tracing Paper - WAWAK</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">29” by 10 yd</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">$13.45</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Durable / Sewable / Very popular</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bienfang Tracing Paper - BLICK or Amazon</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">24" by 20/50 yd 36” by 50 yd</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">$33</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Widely available</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bee Paper Sketch and Trace Roll - Various</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">24” by 20 yd / 50 yd / 36" by 10 yd</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">$17 / $27 / $17</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Widely available</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pellon 111 Tracing Paper - Joann's</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">30” by 70 yd</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">$16.50 on sale (50% off) ($20 w S&H)</span></p></td><td class="td1" style="border-color: rgb(154, 154, 154); border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; padding: 1px 5px;" valign="top"><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Good value for money (if on sale :) Wider width</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>The first two listed are ones I have used in the past. </p><p>1. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Medical-Pattern-Paper-Patternmaking-Diagnostics/dp/B007AH74VO/ref=asc_df_B007AH74VO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167138488952&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13513547975904938030&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021519&hvtargid=pla-307235623862&psc=1">Medical Pattern Paper</a> was fine, but the narrow width couldn't always fit pieces I needed. However, the amount of paper for the price is great!</p><p>2. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CLGTVRE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1">Alvin Tracing Paper </a>(not currently available) is the one I have now, that's almost gone! I definitely liked the wider width - it makes the roll last much longer :)</p><p>3. <a href="https://www.wawak.com/cutting-measuring/patterns-supplies/swedish-non-woven-tracing-paper-29-x-10-yds-white/#sku=msc40">Swedish Tracing Paper</a> from Wawak - so many people recommended / raved about this. However, for my own use, I need something that I don't feel bad "wasting" - I use it mostly to trial and error fitting, and often retrace over and over with all the new mods. This would be great for the final <i>perfected</i> version - lol.</p><p>4. <a href="https://www.dickblick.com/products/bienfang-tracing-paper-in-rolls/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=10505-1112&srsltid=Ad5pg_HxvXpvVV9ktxgnhnjSu9KPfbwlW4TJ9Mgm9D0bw6Qxr7AgMoT6P-A">Bienfang Tracing Paper</a> - BLICK but also available elsewhere. I like that this is extra wide!</p><p>5. <a href="https://www.jerrysartarama.com/bee-co-mo-sktch-36inx10yd?gclid=Cj0KCQiAxbefBhDfARIsAL4XLRpHFgc-p9BoxJT5CMFkrEOjtmw8KS7Z5CX4A8Z9Td4UnMzdiDSflLUaAjf5EALw_wcB">Bee Paper</a> - recommended by this very helpful <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/articles/what-s-the-best-paper-for-tracing-patterns">Seamwork</a> article. Seems to be available from several places in many different widths. One reviewer noted that ink takes forever to dry and smears a lot, which means it's a pass for me. I don't want to risk smearing ink onto fabric and not being able to get it out :/</p><p>6. <a href="https://www.joann.com/pellon-111-tracing-paper-30x70-yd/16175994.html">Pellon 111 Tracing Paper</a> - Joann's - this seemed to be the best of both worlds. Wide and extra long roll, while still being affordable. I found it on sale for 50% off, but if not there are often 40 or 50 percent off coupons floating around. I also snagged a shipping discount, so the price was only $22 total (w/ tax). Based on my other roll use, that might last me almost 10 years! Lolol</p><p><b>EDIT / UPDATE: After purchasing this Pellon paper, I cannot recommend it. When it shipped it was only wrapped in plastic and had warped, so the first several <i>several </i>yards were wrinkled and unusable. Thankfully, Joann's customer service was very quick to respond and issued me a full refund. Instead, I decided to get two of the others: the Bienfang and the Wawak Swedish Tracing Paper, which I will use for different things. So far I have used the Bienfang for several projects and it is GREAT! It also came shipped in a box, perfectly smooth and usable :) The Wawak swedish tracing paper is also so nice, but I plan to use this for fitting and also "final" versions of TnT patterns!</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jOo_2x7ZHCyr7OHo2XbwvULIrmRqrgCODRkL80srbzx-q0Rl0bV6hjV_fiyiOLR35ZTx1u04pHfEwW0-ERjBGVq2GzSquLe0MnIe_JBgNI0443fBYwiUhBDmE6XqsPq7ubPgJL4uqSWtAncwnZk7SJjfSqQBqYartlq4EZI8_A0hzOmgB1yk3qUGqw/s1306/IMG_5108.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1306" data-original-width="1166" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jOo_2x7ZHCyr7OHo2XbwvULIrmRqrgCODRkL80srbzx-q0Rl0bV6hjV_fiyiOLR35ZTx1u04pHfEwW0-ERjBGVq2GzSquLe0MnIe_JBgNI0443fBYwiUhBDmE6XqsPq7ubPgJL4uqSWtAncwnZk7SJjfSqQBqYartlq4EZI8_A0hzOmgB1yk3qUGqw/w358-h400/IMG_5108.jpeg" width="358" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>P.S. The product photo is misleading - the actual paper is white, not tan / beige</i></span></div><p>Hopefully this is useful to you! If you have another recommendation, please leave it in the comments below. Happy tracing :)</p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">♥ Sally</span></p><p><br /></p><br />thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-25406427380497629972023-05-02T17:26:00.001-05:002023-05-17T22:13:21.382-05:00The Butterfly Top<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQAElHiApnhyMJZUNXnGxDP0LR4zKXW4oij9bQsXSOJvtU0XWumt6m2T9OaTJrbv4bRbzfpHTFin6iTg6zFSJFn93BtpjD2Jy9uDEcHh6RvIW2goH0x0yAxAdw61NDw8vlNFsFL8e4SWbNz4HueRPBJMa4i4JddV9caWus1tHMs-MFTPmfSGo1gJRsw/s1600/IMG_1251.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQAElHiApnhyMJZUNXnGxDP0LR4zKXW4oij9bQsXSOJvtU0XWumt6m2T9OaTJrbv4bRbzfpHTFin6iTg6zFSJFn93BtpjD2Jy9uDEcHh6RvIW2goH0x0yAxAdw61NDw8vlNFsFL8e4SWbNz4HueRPBJMa4i4JddV9caWus1tHMs-MFTPmfSGo1gJRsw/s16000/IMG_1251.jpeg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">SEWN September 2022 - this top has everything... the ruffles... the puff sleeves... the drawstring sweetheart neckline... the peplum skirt... throw in a butterfly print and you have the cutesiest, girliest top I've ever made! And I love it! This pattern was one of those rare love/buy at first sight purchases. It has so many special design details, which makes it fun to sew and wear :)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5b_g762pc6BiAgRstQG3_rr1yGpJWdxD1Tfu63-96ZpPY6e9dnJ5oD26dM8OItKkYCT3Iea7IsFjsyh6gOEJ6FuIquBCc_iez3y1xU-oVQ5ChAKk4zGAEekON9UT97ZPAW92VCq-wR-Vt678A-hIffGcRZ0lMouta1F2pInu_PjH1tqqd92jcSa-LuQ/s1600/IMG_0961.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5b_g762pc6BiAgRstQG3_rr1yGpJWdxD1Tfu63-96ZpPY6e9dnJ5oD26dM8OItKkYCT3Iea7IsFjsyh6gOEJ6FuIquBCc_iez3y1xU-oVQ5ChAKk4zGAEekON9UT97ZPAW92VCq-wR-Vt678A-hIffGcRZ0lMouta1F2pInu_PjH1tqqd92jcSa-LuQ/s16000/IMG_0961.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MbhRIZ3t68bAVmfz9cDZvt3O8Y7drlvxM3CoIOfIwAJ5oxeBNl0ASE3R2Jw9v7B6UMV2lXolN9SeBYmi1B-cJpXIl2_zM2diVt1L6eXOmYlFIyfz1EfWNOUdHA95Ebw2i0eUoJrxg2IsjUYCFF4LKwwf39acKc4KY2wFK-x5JTHnWbjbTFrkK9ZpqA/s1600/IMG_0920.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MbhRIZ3t68bAVmfz9cDZvt3O8Y7drlvxM3CoIOfIwAJ5oxeBNl0ASE3R2Jw9v7B6UMV2lXolN9SeBYmi1B-cJpXIl2_zM2diVt1L6eXOmYlFIyfz1EfWNOUdHA95Ebw2i0eUoJrxg2IsjUYCFF4LKwwf39acKc4KY2wFK-x5JTHnWbjbTFrkK9ZpqA/s16000/IMG_0920.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Pattern:</b> Daria Patternmaking Seashell Summer Dress (<a href="https://dariapatternmaking.gumroad.com/l/mhdaf">link here</a>) shortened to a top</p><p>Fit / Sizing: cut a size 6 (35.4" bust)</p><p>Added 3/4" length above bust and another 1" at the bust </p><p>* This is a new fit technique I am working out. Discovered that I can add vertical length wherever I want (not just at the L/S lines) and now I know I need almost 2 extra inches from shoulder to bust (compared to standard measurements). It helps with fit and also looks more proportional on my taller 5'11" frame.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfkIdJGshm4gqKxDkujM4ilIsf5ce-jllabORVBv4AzUvslfFrgsgMo2uxNagGujQM4g4uNCoLkbvR6WedLi1y9WOC3VDKtep7GQqOrUiESFI2ZP18TvccIG9KwndLNl0SY2zPTaRbkuAUjM5gc_JqCEA_ilaiLD6zWN5B6xecz-ZtYWAiD5cQfyiNpQ/s1200/IMG_9951.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfkIdJGshm4gqKxDkujM4ilIsf5ce-jllabORVBv4AzUvslfFrgsgMo2uxNagGujQM4g4uNCoLkbvR6WedLi1y9WOC3VDKtep7GQqOrUiESFI2ZP18TvccIG9KwndLNl0SY2zPTaRbkuAUjM5gc_JqCEA_ilaiLD6zWN5B6xecz-ZtYWAiD5cQfyiNpQ/s16000/IMG_9951.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFVGRPHirY5eqZonkvAcJ1bqptTyRsZdxsRoQmosjwuHzy_UqmLkwiG23u9q_fDCm8OmG0z8K8TVPFCjgg0SjUqjLHz6DsdxkqrP2yrLkShUbWwBAj9qNo-1TNF4kZEeE4kp3AwUs-bGRCo30LszthVXrKOTldW8qm_MRr_Vuyf_aUcpXcptEvC6RBQ/s1600/IMG_0610.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFVGRPHirY5eqZonkvAcJ1bqptTyRsZdxsRoQmosjwuHzy_UqmLkwiG23u9q_fDCm8OmG0z8K8TVPFCjgg0SjUqjLHz6DsdxkqrP2yrLkShUbWwBAj9qNo-1TNF4kZEeE4kp3AwUs-bGRCo30LszthVXrKOTldW8qm_MRr_Vuyf_aUcpXcptEvC6RBQ/s16000/IMG_0610.jpeg" /></a></div><p>Took in the back piece by about 1" at center back seam</p><p>Also omitted the zipper in the back since I can pull it over my head, and for some reason I hate having zippers in tops. It just seems wrong - lol.</p><p>* After wearing the first time, I unpicked and shortened the elastic in the sleeves (over the shoulder) b/c the sleeves kept slipping off my shoulder. No issues since, and really easy to adjust after the fact if needed! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGz1QqGquERNiAkkV3SkFeyI7vcbVOT6GrLzkwgoRATpOars1cnsATGKS7bRTRIsW-QzLHwcVaZbk-M5dpj0qXbR04P06w6hE3Rfgv0_aNwzq-LPf6JodzWNl3zJrg3vd-JfVYL7H2ys3k5srWA6D21UoXR6UI7h3LAZ7lcD_m3fV47jwUl76uAfB0A/s1600/IMG_0970.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLGz1QqGquERNiAkkV3SkFeyI7vcbVOT6GrLzkwgoRATpOars1cnsATGKS7bRTRIsW-QzLHwcVaZbk-M5dpj0qXbR04P06w6hE3Rfgv0_aNwzq-LPf6JodzWNl3zJrg3vd-JfVYL7H2ys3k5srWA6D21UoXR6UI7h3LAZ7lcD_m3fV47jwUl76uAfB0A/s16000/IMG_0970.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBKcxqpfbrIimRXwolFsnYK--I5N3GHluaQev-mec6a4GDY4PO8rT-htEGAc68c7KXa6HGdxAU22ETyikaOkW848disvDAdudkxhQ-ZHivp2vymXvT0ARX7nSYVlSScxEcIEBatQ7eIUOLBxDGYmo33tbnKPDT3-e0y4Vk_n8PhmrDcbGaqmsS9sP2g/s1600/IMG_1006.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBKcxqpfbrIimRXwolFsnYK--I5N3GHluaQev-mec6a4GDY4PO8rT-htEGAc68c7KXa6HGdxAU22ETyikaOkW848disvDAdudkxhQ-ZHivp2vymXvT0ARX7nSYVlSScxEcIEBatQ7eIUOLBxDGYmo33tbnKPDT3-e0y4Vk_n8PhmrDcbGaqmsS9sP2g/s16000/IMG_1006.JPG" /></a></div><p><b>Fabric: </b>Rifle Paper Co Cotton Lawn in Monarch on Cream</p><p>Beautiful happy print - love the flecks of metallic gold! It's the first time I've made something with Rifle's cotton lawn and I really hope they do more designs in this fabric in the future - it's perfect for warm weather tops and dresses! </p><p>I've <a href="https://thequirkypeach.blogspot.com/2019/06/luna-crossbody-pattern-tester.html">made a bag</a> with this print before and loved it so much I wanted something else to wear in the same design. I didn't realize until later that I also had a pair of socks that match almost exactly and now I must <i>always</i> wear them together ;) </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizJ_FF0sK8y1yyAmp9ae0YRNqjvj5bjpa6FK9QphjA8Xl60BJYLzPbbXe2C2OKSjVLex38LxMgD-sgniL_6tV12vArtxwKL1mZUVjmQ9R3N8WaCQam83C6Gt2eNAXqnLV45g1Ik29T4-rCxYgLCCwExEXRbU_EWwMAa6qj2ScaJSun81SubcO89uHkw/s1600/IMG_1245.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizJ_FF0sK8y1yyAmp9ae0YRNqjvj5bjpa6FK9QphjA8Xl60BJYLzPbbXe2C2OKSjVLex38LxMgD-sgniL_6tV12vArtxwKL1mZUVjmQ9R3N8WaCQam83C6Gt2eNAXqnLV45g1Ik29T4-rCxYgLCCwExEXRbU_EWwMAa6qj2ScaJSun81SubcO89uHkw/s16000/IMG_1245.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">♥ Sally</span></span></div>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-71681790076013242632023-02-08T22:33:00.002-06:002023-02-08T22:33:50.546-06:00Silk Strawberry Love Blouse<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrrTo0cF8YcOqfTuS0N2F6icW3iK1WBfz0NF-U1NHPL07_wQx7oIrAfX5o5R5lvZNC_rvrxoBNvKa5oJf9pesTMDMXn4tmwyjxHnAgqH9uO9o8W8sL2QW2AoUZ7pc7Og3FADkCCc3CfAf_9g1eLWqZleYIfGvu7zkzY4dZWHSk7tbHHrRzuP6_rwKIA/s1600/IMG_5008.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrrTo0cF8YcOqfTuS0N2F6icW3iK1WBfz0NF-U1NHPL07_wQx7oIrAfX5o5R5lvZNC_rvrxoBNvKa5oJf9pesTMDMXn4tmwyjxHnAgqH9uO9o8W8sL2QW2AoUZ7pc7Og3FADkCCc3CfAf_9g1eLWqZleYIfGvu7zkzY4dZWHSk7tbHHrRzuP6_rwKIA/s16000/IMG_5008.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1O_pMmgBDri-NRpQSbV02jA2pGY3EuNaKSCg_N0ZA--BQhJ65uAjhV63SFexa8ZeMI7gJbtL9ML3iZ6Gon7N8sd53IIylxbO0jsAq20ffToo-XtwBKXleX-A8F6lfwBqFuyOPZ41YTj1pf9d_hn2Wo9UCY2FeQroXd1v3zgrxHxtfZ2afDiQ-0nxVw/s1200/IMG_5038.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv1O_pMmgBDri-NRpQSbV02jA2pGY3EuNaKSCg_N0ZA--BQhJ65uAjhV63SFexa8ZeMI7gJbtL9ML3iZ6Gon7N8sd53IIylxbO0jsAq20ffToo-XtwBKXleX-A8F6lfwBqFuyOPZ41YTj1pf9d_hn2Wo9UCY2FeQroXd1v3zgrxHxtfZ2afDiQ-0nxVw/s16000/IMG_5038.jpeg" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">It's a Throwback Thursday sew! This strawberry with hearts silk print blouse was m</span><span style="background-color: white;">ostly cut and sewn summer of 2019, except the final step - hand sewing the cuffs - which I finally made myself do just in time for Valentine's Day 2020 😝</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> Aaaand now blogging about it 3 years later ✂️ I call this the Silk Strawberry Love Blouse 🍓 Pics above: yesterday / Pics below: original </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCID_Y8j8yjjeghs-tUUiU82ye9Ld91afm-7YTA4T2N1AzqsdudPw7jP3HEKJxsGmBYoRf3gR5L5lXgvF0NX43oZ2FLE6h2i4l6XHcb5NgaAqckv9dPW37kzubyQT4TCTR6Blzuln0xlxuY3FThsyruIcbHUZCXLffXoI789DQOoX3my8jehYzE4pQPQ/s1600/IMG_1220.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCID_Y8j8yjjeghs-tUUiU82ye9Ld91afm-7YTA4T2N1AzqsdudPw7jP3HEKJxsGmBYoRf3gR5L5lXgvF0NX43oZ2FLE6h2i4l6XHcb5NgaAqckv9dPW37kzubyQT4TCTR6Blzuln0xlxuY3FThsyruIcbHUZCXLffXoI789DQOoX3my8jehYzE4pQPQ/s16000/IMG_1220.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8IZaeFEXbLM_ESIh46PB3PEY9OiY6iAFkMycbd-q7rCcjXJJ2UkN86NCkoqiFc8FhAOQESRXrv7xix-cqMQiSE2iH4hBmd_t9yo0YxiIP60xBd1AIADQdncA2S4F0eOzYSk0bLCVrHCVohkxnm7UtHQgG4W6sjxzLaEB21MmGnkY4MA1-3s6GgiCx_Q/s1600/IMG_1241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8IZaeFEXbLM_ESIh46PB3PEY9OiY6iAFkMycbd-q7rCcjXJJ2UkN86NCkoqiFc8FhAOQESRXrv7xix-cqMQiSE2iH4hBmd_t9yo0YxiIP60xBd1AIADQdncA2S4F0eOzYSk0bLCVrHCVohkxnm7UtHQgG4W6sjxzLaEB21MmGnkY4MA1-3s6GgiCx_Q/s16000/IMG_1241.JPG" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>Pattern: Sew Over It - Pussy Bow Blouse, Version 2</b> <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/sewoveritlondon/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">@sewoveritlondon</a> <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/pussybowblouse/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#pussybowblouse</a> ❣️ </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;">First time making a "Sew Over It" pattern - I had this one on my list for <i>so long!</i> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;">Made a straight size 12, which was drafted for a 37" bust (mine was about 36")</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">At the time I don't think I noticed fit issues as much as I do now, but it is definitely too big on top, especially at the shoulders. The arm movement is slightly restricted, and I think it has to do with the armholes not sitting in the correct place. I have discovered I have very narrow shoulders compared to the rest of me - lol. If I made it again, I would probably do a size 8, drafted for a 33" bust (mine is about 34" now) and do an FBA. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Also, I remember the instructions / drafting was lacking to finish the bow where it attaches to the neckline at the center front. I made something work but didn't love it and I'm glad the bow mostly hides it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jFcLQ5_zRn7UwK1w1eSTGoJkHpcUCqkedBtaN-DnSrJ3c2Ni0F2jm-1tPajsqYkQNtDO_GrozO5SBbSNN_SNKh6Ic6eb7J1xO0RP-BbXESnd79Dc5pVGOCe9YMxO7HtmfzLlPj9mfqei9bLzvmb36mc7fZ13IssmbZOOuIfzVOZdTEfU5GVofBnkZQ/s1600/IMG_1225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jFcLQ5_zRn7UwK1w1eSTGoJkHpcUCqkedBtaN-DnSrJ3c2Ni0F2jm-1tPajsqYkQNtDO_GrozO5SBbSNN_SNKh6Ic6eb7J1xO0RP-BbXESnd79Dc5pVGOCe9YMxO7HtmfzLlPj9mfqei9bLzvmb36mc7fZ13IssmbZOOuIfzVOZdTEfU5GVofBnkZQ/s16000/IMG_1225.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRb580CLUGPVjuy5o1J1G1EG-RDyfmZ-HhuZ2VqSfZSAM9g_i7NKekklNLfd_PNMYB49UEbVLYNYgrliDE3R5XBs_81anf47azeWj3CN37vHm2F7lexUS-oe3_PwZNh0fS8nmfvI6kPWQzBHxrKFfhiFizABOy6TCWcYt0guWER0NxZns74ij5jCbsg/s1600/IMG_1237.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRb580CLUGPVjuy5o1J1G1EG-RDyfmZ-HhuZ2VqSfZSAM9g_i7NKekklNLfd_PNMYB49UEbVLYNYgrliDE3R5XBs_81anf47azeWj3CN37vHm2F7lexUS-oe3_PwZNh0fS8nmfvI6kPWQzBHxrKFfhiFizABOy6TCWcYt0guWER0NxZns74ij5jCbsg/s16000/IMG_1237.JPG" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>Fabric: Anna Sui silk print with strawberries / hearts (from stash)</b> <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/voguefabrics/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">@voguefabrics</a> 💗 </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">This fabric is gorgeous and silky goodness! Love this print SO MUCH! I think I avoid wearing it sometimes because it's too "nice" or "fancy" but life is short! Wear the silk strawberry top!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">♥ Sally</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCGJKI7wiwT2zXeWysnULTqrwk_SwL5FDhMNklxTEnmMG2OAUe6-wWMSuCswgg5p3icAvzeVOaY_EA7TyhxTRVtNyhUUOAQlqMpslx4trN7DTQxlMum7Rrkis8csjmF3h1e7qWT44vVJbg9Uc1ypsIRM2z-2AoFypVgwdVJM7hWwjVotjt_yfLtiCXw/s1451/BEA5E836-A62F-488D-9686-12A8B4AEDE3C.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1451" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCGJKI7wiwT2zXeWysnULTqrwk_SwL5FDhMNklxTEnmMG2OAUe6-wWMSuCswgg5p3icAvzeVOaY_EA7TyhxTRVtNyhUUOAQlqMpslx4trN7DTQxlMum7Rrkis8csjmF3h1e7qWT44vVJbg9Uc1ypsIRM2z-2AoFypVgwdVJM7hWwjVotjt_yfLtiCXw/s16000/BEA5E836-A62F-488D-9686-12A8B4AEDE3C.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaV22s-2P_kMZ1PuC_DTkNFrPE28_kHP3rJNubGmzxO7YX1Q8bGnozPJ0j6-NaQ8Gb24DF1-W_dk6h5gshO9D73SolyikUH7tnlETgbdJZd0VuI566hpo4rr55sINYMLLiBe46z34F3uDN8z2dTcUmI_5y0HCkcLSbuIkhQ2SxU-nVGACGoVObpWvGMw/s1600/IMG_1275.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaV22s-2P_kMZ1PuC_DTkNFrPE28_kHP3rJNubGmzxO7YX1Q8bGnozPJ0j6-NaQ8Gb24DF1-W_dk6h5gshO9D73SolyikUH7tnlETgbdJZd0VuI566hpo4rr55sINYMLLiBe46z34F3uDN8z2dTcUmI_5y0HCkcLSbuIkhQ2SxU-nVGACGoVObpWvGMw/s16000/IMG_1275.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEHLDwQiOsdgNaGLL1v5YAkN8zbAUTh4dF65nWUNdMNeKPqJ8WFF8X8R8U5rd5z0vdqHJHaX7NUwUwNTt25LE210idzzBMY-NhJD8w-1rXjb5lmhbpKkGKwG3mVbcJQJvGWnu6aYMvRwsRfetYrjwCs0SA8Lg_UtJGCC7kb8BQlq-q3mQtKDet7sLSqQ/s1600/IMG_1219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEHLDwQiOsdgNaGLL1v5YAkN8zbAUTh4dF65nWUNdMNeKPqJ8WFF8X8R8U5rd5z0vdqHJHaX7NUwUwNTt25LE210idzzBMY-NhJD8w-1rXjb5lmhbpKkGKwG3mVbcJQJvGWnu6aYMvRwsRfetYrjwCs0SA8Lg_UtJGCC7kb8BQlq-q3mQtKDet7sLSqQ/s16000/IMG_1219.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-90806256384099165322023-02-02T21:31:00.000-06:002023-02-02T21:31:21.135-06:00Cozy Wool Wrap Coat<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJuAEOiNudC76aw5bGpxthRiNpDkzJQTYX8ucsYsPHb_WOHHebC1wmgSGXH1Fy3xV7EHrxiyyfSZV4XXAEnBDrnFSnPW7hVlxbsQ5gE7mZKFoeoXWqSH0716KzuN4fhtCo3ccOkC2NOnriOaepXjuZmAa8klYUKmhTeR0-TlL6Rtyz4WRCE8EmNZLAXA/s1600/IMG_3895.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJuAEOiNudC76aw5bGpxthRiNpDkzJQTYX8ucsYsPHb_WOHHebC1wmgSGXH1Fy3xV7EHrxiyyfSZV4XXAEnBDrnFSnPW7hVlxbsQ5gE7mZKFoeoXWqSH0716KzuN4fhtCo3ccOkC2NOnriOaepXjuZmAa8klYUKmhTeR0-TlL6Rtyz4WRCE8EmNZLAXA/s16000/IMG_3895.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qaS8wJ5Vw_n252PVqu7oGny4Fp4aNhMYuQc7jGZRYbS8Z5KHR2-YTXagUUOF8AcXIr8YP-O7XKvNQxCrXQK59EiQk6zJ9mzZt8HBud5Czwakduj3P6UxVEbwX1s2nMTn2UcoDxitbUhazt403-8b3zmyWeLITR5xEUTtwNW66qdqNlgkjL8oDhBd4A/s1600/IMG_3759.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qaS8wJ5Vw_n252PVqu7oGny4Fp4aNhMYuQc7jGZRYbS8Z5KHR2-YTXagUUOF8AcXIr8YP-O7XKvNQxCrXQK59EiQk6zJ9mzZt8HBud5Czwakduj3P6UxVEbwX1s2nMTn2UcoDxitbUhazt403-8b3zmyWeLITR5xEUTtwNW66qdqNlgkjL8oDhBd4A/s16000/IMG_3759.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Woo-Hoo! </b>A wooly warm wrap coat for winter!! It's squishy! It's warm! It has happy blue owls on the inside! It's already been worn a ton and I know I will enjoy it for years to come. This was a really slow sew - I <i>took my time</i> to make sure it fit and was finished well. The <a href="https://thequirkypeach.blogspot.com/2020/03/vintage-simplicity-wool-coat.html" target="_blank">last wool winter coat</a> I made ended up in the donation pile, and I was not going to let that happen again. I've been saving this nubby gray wool coating for ages and I'm so glad I finally used it! :)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl735_0cxO11DbxnP3PdX3Ohs0a9wkqsIHWi_f49WfszNCLR-KGUqj6q_BEPHnpVEtBN2ZKWbW4svUfxh3eYro1p_TSlesuHtzQ9MIG0uDFdvVlbF67wWbhizh5_oVe5gJu0Vc-R-Tz3kr4qMp7078XMXpPgh-cP4ZJ0X810ZtdZJGvyon02ieObm-oQ/s1600/IMG_3551.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl735_0cxO11DbxnP3PdX3Ohs0a9wkqsIHWi_f49WfszNCLR-KGUqj6q_BEPHnpVEtBN2ZKWbW4svUfxh3eYro1p_TSlesuHtzQ9MIG0uDFdvVlbF67wWbhizh5_oVe5gJu0Vc-R-Tz3kr4qMp7078XMXpPgh-cP4ZJ0X810ZtdZJGvyon02ieObm-oQ/s16000/IMG_3551.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gwH9QJ0QuNTmZhz4sNIAKWnlH2lPVupZtr5z2eHqMgwDwwcNVU9n0hi4xNmX19SnRKwChhilTXvDOlIYvU63B0W9i_QcmCgh7QB1qk1axI9wqkbF35_3Q6pfDuBsznZG3BSOVUoyCt0H4v4fK6fSFa3BI_3MCnw-3IwxQC41iWhcdEGloU-kvclMHg/s1600/IMG_3579.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2gwH9QJ0QuNTmZhz4sNIAKWnlH2lPVupZtr5z2eHqMgwDwwcNVU9n0hi4xNmX19SnRKwChhilTXvDOlIYvU63B0W9i_QcmCgh7QB1qk1axI9wqkbF35_3Q6pfDuBsznZG3BSOVUoyCt0H4v4fK6fSFa3BI_3MCnw-3IwxQC41iWhcdEGloU-kvclMHg/s16000/IMG_3579.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVu39WKthbp_N-MkR9zQKerRe8B8aXeh9H9hT3HcanD581fF2Sq_gPhXmX8opbl3qJ7eSnRIms8E3kHDInEKbr0Ji_PfFIcnTbNaFWJlNcQZMrWFv2iZSCtLu5u4Tx2JuvDLU5bGwPUie-GWKPrNbN_4ZJOaVxM7_HvtBRzNal8gh6Dp9P9fjfeCQDxg/s1600/IMG_3593.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVu39WKthbp_N-MkR9zQKerRe8B8aXeh9H9hT3HcanD581fF2Sq_gPhXmX8opbl3qJ7eSnRIms8E3kHDInEKbr0Ji_PfFIcnTbNaFWJlNcQZMrWFv2iZSCtLu5u4Tx2JuvDLU5bGwPUie-GWKPrNbN_4ZJOaVxM7_HvtBRzNal8gh6Dp9P9fjfeCQDxg/s16000/IMG_3593.JPG" /></a></div><p><b>Pattern: Seamwork Jill Coatigan</b></p><p>Second time making this pattern (<a href="https://thequirkypeach.blogspot.com/2020/01/fuzzy-jill-coatigan-sweater.html" target="_blank">first here</a>). It is heavily modified with large lapels, a full lining, and a tie belt. I was inspired by <a href="https://www.sewdiy.com/blog/2017/diy-coatigan-review-seamwork-jill-coat" target="_blank">Beth at Sew DIY</a> to add the large lapels, using <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/articles/block-paper-scissors-33" target="_blank">this tutorial</a> on the Seamwork website. </p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Fit / Adjustments: </b>(Me: 34B / 28W / 43H and 5'11)</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Graded from size small at shoulder / bust to a large at hips</p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Added 5” length to body pieces</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Added 2” length to sleeve pieces</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Drafted: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Large collar front piece, f</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">ront and back facings, f</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">ront and back linings</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Borrowed tie belt and belt loops from Burda 6462</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Also ended up letting out sleeves 3/4” by using a smaller seam allowance - the arms were a bit tight</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For construction, I used prior knowledge of coat making and several online tutorials to figure out how to add the full lining with facing. It took a lot of time and brain power! Lol :) One particularly tricky bit was finishing the coat / hem / etc. I found Jennifer Lauren's <a href="http://www.jenniferlaurenvintage.com/2020/12/the-willa-wrap-coat-sew-along.html" target="_blank">sewalong</a> for her Willa wrap coat very helpful.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWNYNaw3S2y4dNUKPNdYjRnAVbYPHxDdrQtr0TsB02m87nyYL9E3WdCks5LhVEqak53Nkv_cX-Kg9tMwpk0h2GvRKq3POV4t_5v6IO8Sz5Z8jZtH8O1cJ4jBOYQGtred3GU_m95KzHVf7oQZOZVoLTWfDxxrmYRFrNMcsybbb5YShPjycnPlNUyU03ug/s1600/IMG_3730.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWNYNaw3S2y4dNUKPNdYjRnAVbYPHxDdrQtr0TsB02m87nyYL9E3WdCks5LhVEqak53Nkv_cX-Kg9tMwpk0h2GvRKq3POV4t_5v6IO8Sz5Z8jZtH8O1cJ4jBOYQGtred3GU_m95KzHVf7oQZOZVoLTWfDxxrmYRFrNMcsybbb5YShPjycnPlNUyU03ug/s16000/IMG_3730.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWTndjOOvtBHV50_M6IZGNNYi2kW3GcVjEk48u-9rX9cdiEmLQDYqdEzN84pQA19Fp2snCxK2nRPjVoyCjzEhu9ZdbMQ7gHxnn15vYJQzbd4zM-bRhfmK1X9Zwfelj8CgPD9CPsnLOIyn6ZJfihP5AA73pqh3Xd6uiF-qPkOG3DBDBtwYcJXYfL7cGyw/s1600/IMG_3749.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWTndjOOvtBHV50_M6IZGNNYi2kW3GcVjEk48u-9rX9cdiEmLQDYqdEzN84pQA19Fp2snCxK2nRPjVoyCjzEhu9ZdbMQ7gHxnn15vYJQzbd4zM-bRhfmK1X9Zwfelj8CgPD9CPsnLOIyn6ZJfihP5AA73pqh3Xd6uiF-qPkOG3DBDBtwYcJXYfL7cGyw/s16000/IMG_3749.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Fabric:</b> <b>Wool coating, Rayon and Satin lining</b></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><i>Main</i></b> - Theory virgin wool coating in charcoal from Mood Fabrics (I got this on a total steal - end of bolt or something? - I paid $18 for all three yards!) It is unevenly nubby on the main side, and I wasn't sure how to work with it, but eventually just decided / accepted that this was how it was supposed to be. Some parts are ridiculously soft and others are rougher - I tried to cut it out so the softest parts were by my neck / face :) I did find the fabric smoothed out / softened after a good steam press (with press cloth, obvs).</p><p><b><i>Lining 1 </i></b>(main body) - OWLS! A happy blue owl print rayon challis, left over from making <a href="https://thequirkypeach.blogspot.com/2016/04/swingy-owl-tee.html" target="_blank">this top </a>for my sister</p><p><b><i>Lining 2 </i></b>(sleeves / accent / hang tag) - Ivory kasha satin, left over from making <a href="https://thequirkypeach.blogspot.com/2022/05/pastel-stripe-nova-coat.html" target="_blank">this coat</a> last spring </p><p>So proud that I was able to get the entire lining out of remnant fabrics in my stash! It makes me happy when I see those blue owls peeking out of the squishy gray wool. It's easy to slip on and off with the satin sleeves. I also used the satin for the back facing and made a hang tag, which I debated adding but OMG I use it all. the. time. I especially love the little label, which incorporates all three fabrics! If you lift the "Made by Me" tag (<a href="https://shop.sarahhearts.com/products/made-by-me-labels" target="_blank">Sarah Hearts</a>), you'll see I embroidered my name and the year! Thanks, Theodore :)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcbqZCNJYD1QgQMGKgKW4VTZrp8UVChwi6lUdte9L1qGsuQ7c0uGRL2TqVT_KE5gho44LagSqyOdPsaLCrPBwiXFerQlTIP5cuVHWnb7-zwGrX7SQMoG9gQj6zpRL8FvuaIBgk2NLSQpaHmH-hxzsuI9iRMdQXRmMGK34lR-cY4PS7dmI0YYvT-MGcA/s1600/IMG_3784.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcbqZCNJYD1QgQMGKgKW4VTZrp8UVChwi6lUdte9L1qGsuQ7c0uGRL2TqVT_KE5gho44LagSqyOdPsaLCrPBwiXFerQlTIP5cuVHWnb7-zwGrX7SQMoG9gQj6zpRL8FvuaIBgk2NLSQpaHmH-hxzsuI9iRMdQXRmMGK34lR-cY4PS7dmI0YYvT-MGcA/s16000/IMG_3784.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3_FSYKoFsliOl84i3zPZwqBq0wrYI8aT3LyHSA3HqLBFi1jOqEmZT9OTDVcXBYDmcfX9WMr672-g6buvM5SbyOPorGlOUWgqLOF1eDm7lh7Yt5pfba-7AWoF26ccZsBB2WNvFFDzPdcINLSRCXNYsNTuYfT4fzwPWaodz7dGI4t-SDbrhy1Owv1G3w/s1600/IMG_3805.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3_FSYKoFsliOl84i3zPZwqBq0wrYI8aT3LyHSA3HqLBFi1jOqEmZT9OTDVcXBYDmcfX9WMr672-g6buvM5SbyOPorGlOUWgqLOF1eDm7lh7Yt5pfba-7AWoF26ccZsBB2WNvFFDzPdcINLSRCXNYsNTuYfT4fzwPWaodz7dGI4t-SDbrhy1Owv1G3w/s16000/IMG_3805.JPG" /></a></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">After a month or so of wearing it, if I could change anything it would be the pockets - they are perfect when it is open, but when it is wrapped and tied it can be tricky to get my hands in them... and then what even is the point?! However they are such a great shape and size! Love everything else about </span>this coat. It went from forgotten fabric in my stash to something actually wearable and amazing! It is super warm and cozy and will be worn for many winters to come :) </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">♥ Sally</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJ-l9PsyKb42n2YcGLSNfFUkF81-5nJ6yYKbuol4pnrcayD2sQNfcLS4BEUWiv_v8yJlWJYaO63rMZx2FivNwAO55JLiVvN3Zwv9RQ_SSfyECdC0_l-akDFOnQMUWWL8RmIZchvPNb54hKNL1cUvdWVRHdRm15fPsVUYhe08XLK1RK_g4hXzYG2uNjw/s1600/IMG_3821.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJ-l9PsyKb42n2YcGLSNfFUkF81-5nJ6yYKbuol4pnrcayD2sQNfcLS4BEUWiv_v8yJlWJYaO63rMZx2FivNwAO55JLiVvN3Zwv9RQ_SSfyECdC0_l-akDFOnQMUWWL8RmIZchvPNb54hKNL1cUvdWVRHdRm15fPsVUYhe08XLK1RK_g4hXzYG2uNjw/s16000/IMG_3821.JPG" /></a></div><p></p>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-6891640163792076272023-01-04T21:29:00.004-06:002023-01-24T21:04:54.808-06:00Christmas PJ Pants in Rifle's Holiday Lights<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgky9LG1BYWmKXStwQ4bE9zEKCfgXCNEcMK_P1jb9N5beHgDJYNurN3X8uZWvOU3GlNN3CiTOXcpTA-fqHdeTWz8bBWkmr7qM5ykYrqICIq9LkwtV5q-Na94P_D6-tuzAxJUdmahKhVtrleLy-GX2J3mknD-ILzD4TVWB00KjIql6cGydUZVoieifOjMw/s1600/IMG_3432.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgky9LG1BYWmKXStwQ4bE9zEKCfgXCNEcMK_P1jb9N5beHgDJYNurN3X8uZWvOU3GlNN3CiTOXcpTA-fqHdeTWz8bBWkmr7qM5ykYrqICIq9LkwtV5q-Na94P_D6-tuzAxJUdmahKhVtrleLy-GX2J3mknD-ILzD4TVWB00KjIql6cGydUZVoieifOjMw/s16000/IMG_3432.JPG" /></a></div><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Belated Christmas pants!! Yes it's January and the New Year, but I made these awesome pajama pants and finally have time to blog about them. Also I have a hard time letting go of the holidays and will drag them out as long as possible to avoid the harsh reality of winter!! Soooo here I am in my NEW pj's next to our beloved Christmas tree (named Se<span style="background-color: white; color: #202124;">ñ</span>or Chonk Chonk... b/c he is a plumper). </span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8B2rVLX-TMI07ItCnHOCNPRh62_2lRHwIsMM5cuLJKxFwfb4xYhLr7Vm0LosfWO5tXpOO4qppHmc9CUNbckkCSEogQptFnLGcTBDj-eKCAdeMyTixRBJhZc16rKwO0Ahtd4YUGoZuO73H6xQr42GiWHXAPu5ZapGyJVelEPThhQTIaA5unjp7Vna7IA/s1600/IMG_3322.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8B2rVLX-TMI07ItCnHOCNPRh62_2lRHwIsMM5cuLJKxFwfb4xYhLr7Vm0LosfWO5tXpOO4qppHmc9CUNbckkCSEogQptFnLGcTBDj-eKCAdeMyTixRBJhZc16rKwO0Ahtd4YUGoZuO73H6xQr42GiWHXAPu5ZapGyJVelEPThhQTIaA5unjp7Vna7IA/s16000/IMG_3322.JPG" /></a></div><div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b>Fabric:</b> Rifle Paper Co Holiday Lights Metallic Cotton Fabric in Navy (<a href="https://riflepaperco.com/holiday-lights-navy-metallic-cotton-fabric">link</a>)</div><div><br /></div><div>This time it was the fabric that started it all. Waited a whole year before buying it but grabbed some before it sold out. Originally was going to make a dress but I could only find two yards and that would be a short (read: cold) dress. Enter idea 2: pajama pants! Every year at school before the holidays we have a pajama day and I've never had anything Christmas themed... but no longer! These were perfect to wear to bed, roll out of bed, drive to school, teach all day, drive home, lay on couch, get into bed again, goodnight sir.</div><div><br /></div><div>Since I only had two yards, I had to be extremely clever to fit all the pieces on the fabric. Magically the stripes lined up where they needed to. I used the selvedge edge as a "feature" inside the waistband and cuff hems. I only had a small handful of scraps leftover - whew! As stressful as it is, puzzling out how to squeeze a pattern onto <i>way</i> less yardage successfully is one of my greatest joys in life. </div><div><br /></div><div>And let's not forget yet another great <a href="https://insidevoiceslabels.com/" target="_blank">Inside Voices</a> Label - I <i>did</i> try very hard and I <i>was</i> indeed tired </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSyt_D50WR1uP3ZVF1Zd_jiuWQmrASIINPOAj8oDMOCVzgG7i1eBu2QNkym8nD-joW3lYjDjzetAVCNNoO_MTAnlXZjRGBmAkQ-PNm-9xSVkh_F5KtzG4RJ-8-J2wWNuk0lI0HE9mn8JtCaEV0q6I6Vgrh6LfpO3fq7VcOjSNyviPfsU5bP4M7FQCuaA/s1200/IMG_2951.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSyt_D50WR1uP3ZVF1Zd_jiuWQmrASIINPOAj8oDMOCVzgG7i1eBu2QNkym8nD-joW3lYjDjzetAVCNNoO_MTAnlXZjRGBmAkQ-PNm-9xSVkh_F5KtzG4RJ-8-J2wWNuk0lI0HE9mn8JtCaEV0q6I6Vgrh6LfpO3fq7VcOjSNyviPfsU5bP4M7FQCuaA/s16000/IMG_2951.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Pattern: </b>Simplicity 2061, View D</div><div><br /></div><div>This is my second go at these pajama pants - the first one (<a href="https://thequirkypeach.blogspot.com/2017/09/coffee-donut-pjs-w-s2061.html" target="_blank">blogged here</a>) was also for a school pajama day, and also sewn the night before! </div><div><br /></div><div>A few changes I made for fit and style:</div><div>- Lengthen rise so higher waisted</div><div>- Added all over length for tallness (I'm 5'11)</div><div>- Full butt adjustment</div><div>- Omitted drawstring - just used elastic</div><div>- Added cuffs *the original design appears to have cuffs but it is just a ribbon sewn on the continuous pant leg. Mine is a separate piece, mainly because I wanted...</div><div>- TRIM! Red-orange bias tape at the pockets and cuffs. I was originally going to use piping but could not find a color I liked. This double fold bias tape did the job, and I like it even better!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicT-VA9QVlrI3osd_jLVXiKHOwt-_LRVU09Xufiqk9Xv3KDaE65AUKpVSuLVZmTYbx12X3HXYrgDQ_yJ327Xs34tCOaeerPlVWXYzm0lW6_y8Hi64lKjHySMAfa8ON0rWrg97kRxFDG1YT6KrHhn6OhDJDjLt9MfmhlhiCfA5EA5I10lkNZ5AT2LulVg/s1600/IMG_3283.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicT-VA9QVlrI3osd_jLVXiKHOwt-_LRVU09Xufiqk9Xv3KDaE65AUKpVSuLVZmTYbx12X3HXYrgDQ_yJ327Xs34tCOaeerPlVWXYzm0lW6_y8Hi64lKjHySMAfa8ON0rWrg97kRxFDG1YT6KrHhn6OhDJDjLt9MfmhlhiCfA5EA5I10lkNZ5AT2LulVg/s16000/IMG_3283.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mFTp2YB85vN7iQkvRB1kxxAn8AIPU7n5C7I5VdSgD3ImtKxTNxLSX7y6Kt1NBvKnt9YyPiZookcKf2Ngg63MRrhsS9sUAp4n0JLr0b7v38hAxqJZvacU-d6KpZBjdUfEEaKJ4F7C1W6H0uhYzBAui8T-wuF45ffot0AMYqPgYhtHxRGLMYlrMtcGRQ/s1856/IMG_3245.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1856" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mFTp2YB85vN7iQkvRB1kxxAn8AIPU7n5C7I5VdSgD3ImtKxTNxLSX7y6Kt1NBvKnt9YyPiZookcKf2Ngg63MRrhsS9sUAp4n0JLr0b7v38hAxqJZvacU-d6KpZBjdUfEEaKJ4F7C1W6H0uhYzBAui8T-wuF45ffot0AMYqPgYhtHxRGLMYlrMtcGRQ/s16000/IMG_3245.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div>In conclusion, these are great pants that I will wear the heck out of one month of every year! Hahaha - oh, and the music t-shirt is from Ravinia - just to happened to coordinate perfectly ;) Wishing you the happiest NEW YEAR and hoping you can drag the holiday cheer out for as long as possible! Lol - thanks for reading!</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #303030;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">♥ Sally</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTrw6hL8FM0_SWjuvk0zl7ruevNOpZZ3Rx80vUAa3ibXiZCJIUvthJ_H6Vy8XclCQlxgVDw3x99MhWYDy1PMKATHYQ4PO978gxsq_VpgmHlC52DYTekpgirsv03MGmpiQ7MZvM-hh5AUv2hiUqXMatnHn100ZAz87D0MxL1_dDLFFTaO5CgaeBc5mJQ/s1200/IMG_3233.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTrw6hL8FM0_SWjuvk0zl7ruevNOpZZ3Rx80vUAa3ibXiZCJIUvthJ_H6Vy8XclCQlxgVDw3x99MhWYDy1PMKATHYQ4PO978gxsq_VpgmHlC52DYTekpgirsv03MGmpiQ7MZvM-hh5AUv2hiUqXMatnHn100ZAz87D0MxL1_dDLFFTaO5CgaeBc5mJQ/s16000/IMG_3233.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-31464808124755217452022-10-31T06:00:00.003-05:002023-01-24T20:46:37.975-06:00Fern Top in Orange Stripes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Svq21_sqkOYO5slBJkCkXiONVd15_TSOQt-PE54gP-AQsy9I6bRFRN6Sj8gXM44HFh8TxjvFL_hLf_yd5eI_yojt6P4LGAvvKIS-MnteR8IyJKqsKpLLXN3nfhfhkgtTxtKceNag_igGN4RHtbyHPKuABbdcp-LbWRbGSdgPoTfSOWsD5zQAAvRdXw/s2000/IMG_2319%202.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Svq21_sqkOYO5slBJkCkXiONVd15_TSOQt-PE54gP-AQsy9I6bRFRN6Sj8gXM44HFh8TxjvFL_hLf_yd5eI_yojt6P4LGAvvKIS-MnteR8IyJKqsKpLLXN3nfhfhkgtTxtKceNag_igGN4RHtbyHPKuABbdcp-LbWRbGSdgPoTfSOWsD5zQAAvRdXw/s16000/IMG_2319%202.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>HaPpY HaLLoWeeN!! Here's a spooooky new sew, complete with matchy ghosty earrings </b><span face="Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px;">👻 </span><span face="Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px;">👻</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74G6Rfmrd8ycoecN_qbuGduV-yt90-mHfjwSRx1wzVNJvmxEWBwa7k75GlQNkRe0TClfEQEx7LPXDML_8OBDs0DTDcnjpQSwgWGzZxAEbaQa7U7xUmAd0PAPwGQvLHHGFcZ0pHgy-S4sUZxIWEvYWDnFuZ0xVenG-4yWBowQTwRB2_hVfWmzfHKRfpw/s1934/IMG_2049.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1934" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74G6Rfmrd8ycoecN_qbuGduV-yt90-mHfjwSRx1wzVNJvmxEWBwa7k75GlQNkRe0TClfEQEx7LPXDML_8OBDs0DTDcnjpQSwgWGzZxAEbaQa7U7xUmAd0PAPwGQvLHHGFcZ0pHgy-S4sUZxIWEvYWDnFuZ0xVenG-4yWBowQTwRB2_hVfWmzfHKRfpw/s16000/IMG_2049.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFi2NO3WeoYs13W38jUVbbDLGplfFr2A6gdkI2LxHL33-D12lowCjQcSXnMsDTJbbBvqIhB2zGSXHktt38ju-TbccuJVCrooTO-gfTzJoBpeGtgG97dx-DnVebtiUR9yiGy7D2DF9T0-Nce-zC7DvvdA7IItvFobPwCrK8UUb06HbSVuBZmXllQTQ2wA/s2000/IMG_2067.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFi2NO3WeoYs13W38jUVbbDLGplfFr2A6gdkI2LxHL33-D12lowCjQcSXnMsDTJbbBvqIhB2zGSXHktt38ju-TbccuJVCrooTO-gfTzJoBpeGtgG97dx-DnVebtiUR9yiGy7D2DF9T0-Nce-zC7DvvdA7IItvFobPwCrK8UUb06HbSVuBZmXllQTQ2wA/s16000/IMG_2067.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Pattern: </b>Pattern Scout <a href="https://patternscoutstudio.com/products/fern-top-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Fern Top</a> - Size 8</p><p>Fitting: Added 1" and 3/4" length to bodice, at bust and above armhole respectively</p><p>Other changes: slightly lower neckline, shorter peplum</p><p>* Working towards sewing better fitting garments, taking notes from one and applying it to the next - it mentally exhausting and not a lot of fun, but I hate when I make something and it doesn't fit as well as it could! Trying to accommodate for my height (5'11") to help it look proportional. For this top, I probably only needed to add 1 1/4". I have narrow shoulders and think the size 8 may be a bit big. I am curious to try a smaller size with the included FBA (full bust adjustment). It also sits / slides towards the back, so I will try a forward shoulder adjustment. Probably need some sort of swayback something too? So many things, it's scary! :o</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mOVob0LLNmp0JPRCQvTTIXHoBoPzT9p57zwEvOLtXulRptKN7wLeJKli774Enp3tYZ6S1f2TOQLpff02SFKtsZMUmJCyiI7ooL1mK5PpGtAZfL_TrmiXBNLySczwzPYnR5MuHtNmx4rtlXt9vbmK4NdQ2QepDAhgT1f13yFgax-I7E4MTea0MaTvng/s2195/IMG_2041.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2195" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mOVob0LLNmp0JPRCQvTTIXHoBoPzT9p57zwEvOLtXulRptKN7wLeJKli774Enp3tYZ6S1f2TOQLpff02SFKtsZMUmJCyiI7ooL1mK5PpGtAZfL_TrmiXBNLySczwzPYnR5MuHtNmx4rtlXt9vbmK4NdQ2QepDAhgT1f13yFgax-I7E4MTea0MaTvng/s16000/IMG_2041.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdTMPlDxBBeNg9NfvjIaOLHYkWh8bF_9ZfvlOSBAuU6YgKQJmIxHpWNanhgtnavaS9aF0JHqv_Ujp_Z0B2uzRJbupgvL1VAXcFbeBfRl1hAW0vtTJs7AHO0EVbnQgujsn_3YCljpg9WpQnRDLTgE0vDpOdYoDyQ7dclfL0-3zjzJ3dJ0nf9VmOaF4bQ/s2102/IMG_2024.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2102" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdTMPlDxBBeNg9NfvjIaOLHYkWh8bF_9ZfvlOSBAuU6YgKQJmIxHpWNanhgtnavaS9aF0JHqv_Ujp_Z0B2uzRJbupgvL1VAXcFbeBfRl1hAW0vtTJs7AHO0EVbnQgujsn_3YCljpg9WpQnRDLTgE0vDpOdYoDyQ7dclfL0-3zjzJ3dJ0nf9VmOaF4bQ/s16000/IMG_2024.JPG" /></a></div><p><b>Fabric: </b>Gorgeous embroidered cotton gauze in "Marmalade" which is an orange-y rust color, with pink and white stripes. I got it from Oak Fabrics in Chicago - there are three other color-ways of this fabric!</p><p>I definitely wanted to play with stripe placement on this pattern, so cut on grain and crossgrain accordingly. I did not interface the facings b/c I did not want to lose any of the texture. However, I probably should have b/c now they are a bit floppy. I might go back in and add some... hahahaha or not.</p><p>The amazing tag is another gem from Inside Voices Labels, and exactly how I felt when I finished this top. Not ecstatic, not disappointed, just tired - lol. I know I will wear it a ton b/c it's comfortable but still dressy. I think the fabric is smashing - the perfect colors for autumn! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWcd-gywrgHI30-AEP3WB-Rmuu2f0tMpNBfv1IOmoPg7y8WmeTjZ7Ucz9FE3Sge75qaLO2DExfvpLPzn3of8wjGKe1HjPJYlgOYM7Yj9uJ3LlMYaLvWBieQYOgxY2-kuHrB4Ijc2cUGKK-8nOpQh4OSpEzdYVauzu3TAaCHihvmtOfCCxuLhwMm7xkfA/s1573/IMG_2322%202.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1573" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWcd-gywrgHI30-AEP3WB-Rmuu2f0tMpNBfv1IOmoPg7y8WmeTjZ7Ucz9FE3Sge75qaLO2DExfvpLPzn3of8wjGKe1HjPJYlgOYM7Yj9uJ3LlMYaLvWBieQYOgxY2-kuHrB4Ijc2cUGKK-8nOpQh4OSpEzdYVauzu3TAaCHihvmtOfCCxuLhwMm7xkfA/s16000/IMG_2322%202.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1I-E1rix-HXZgpNiu713f9ItwyXjLf5LDdtJiO4ZFs3LgJRikkjkcOTPBDvgvXUZiadswUicWlGh3FtDRAk5HO9hO0D8g5xJdgbQv1tdZNnbwhk7vn9r8yr8KvFY-u9fQc60geJ1jPkG0Cvv_Lt4X659Jj2FKCYiN1j3svms_JOZJouJ19ru1ZdoYaA/s2000/IMG_2316.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1I-E1rix-HXZgpNiu713f9ItwyXjLf5LDdtJiO4ZFs3LgJRikkjkcOTPBDvgvXUZiadswUicWlGh3FtDRAk5HO9hO0D8g5xJdgbQv1tdZNnbwhk7vn9r8yr8KvFY-u9fQc60geJ1jPkG0Cvv_Lt4X659Jj2FKCYiN1j3svms_JOZJouJ19ru1ZdoYaA/s16000/IMG_2316.jpeg" /></a></div><p style="clear: both; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 26px 392px 36px 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">♥ Sally</span></p>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-60036145193818472852022-10-25T17:45:00.001-05:002022-10-25T17:47:39.305-05:00Fairfield Button-up V. 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPUhxs48ZwB8J7-434xEH6zCIEv5IDxBObU1ZVpvWfMfBD3UQJK58ZCS1uq1lU2ko4rS8EdpsP3O6kRiPp8N7L_K6CeNL_HSTKqBH4wC1MZEZPpJ9EhYjjM2dKVUIPMvIlkK6p8OoTo4NuWsPoKt8iNZUk3Bumy5FvoBHk0EYWA1j1nzShWhMBsxHxw/s2000/IMG_8988.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPUhxs48ZwB8J7-434xEH6zCIEv5IDxBObU1ZVpvWfMfBD3UQJK58ZCS1uq1lU2ko4rS8EdpsP3O6kRiPp8N7L_K6CeNL_HSTKqBH4wC1MZEZPpJ9EhYjjM2dKVUIPMvIlkK6p8OoTo4NuWsPoKt8iNZUk3Bumy5FvoBHk0EYWA1j1nzShWhMBsxHxw/s16000/IMG_8988.jpeg" /></a></div><p>More sewing for the man... well, not <i>the </i>man, just <i>my </i>man ;) Lolol</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipnVJ5Mputtddxa9vGKa27HPlpk5IfZvVV5IM6lRSD1OFShFijtrHu17L1CYRJsM8_aAGo1THXoGTM6gith8vPwRGZ_6O3uBGlgMI0dOfnxBQdDdXp-1nK2bhV3IAqNz9AQYaGOKFDS3vmwC-ryrDQrm-WVKm431Jgy1394IwFGVjM7PCocy9xtwya_w/s1685/IMG_8974.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1685" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipnVJ5Mputtddxa9vGKa27HPlpk5IfZvVV5IM6lRSD1OFShFijtrHu17L1CYRJsM8_aAGo1THXoGTM6gith8vPwRGZ_6O3uBGlgMI0dOfnxBQdDdXp-1nK2bhV3IAqNz9AQYaGOKFDS3vmwC-ryrDQrm-WVKm431Jgy1394IwFGVjM7PCocy9xtwya_w/s16000/IMG_8974.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQqy00-mmbyagdYl3NO-7zwWk4z9pXlB6hn9yrXMe2Jl-ZmCNuUb2_5u1ZDKxusrX9veEde3u2aWLaYvbmNm1GptKl8r88R_vMjfzywlcGgrIlssxUtm4cVvigMRf-Dsjiv8Go6bBnNzp6rY-YoRPNipFeQ1sAcdct7vhVkIpqrwSACZjrVZF-BMUxMw/s1674/IMG_8977.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1674" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQqy00-mmbyagdYl3NO-7zwWk4z9pXlB6hn9yrXMe2Jl-ZmCNuUb2_5u1ZDKxusrX9veEde3u2aWLaYvbmNm1GptKl8r88R_vMjfzywlcGgrIlssxUtm4cVvigMRf-Dsjiv8Go6bBnNzp6rY-YoRPNipFeQ1sAcdct7vhVkIpqrwSACZjrVZF-BMUxMw/s16000/IMG_8977.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Pattern: </b>Thread Theory Fairfield Button-Up Shirt w/ short sleeves, hang tag, handmade label, and secret swear-y pocket surprise!</p><p>Third time I've made this shirt! (<a href="http://thequirkypeach.blogspot.com/2019/01/uncle-nephew-twinning.html" target="_blank">V.1 here</a>) Same size as the first two: Small graded out to Medium at waist</p><p>The short sleeve one sews up so much faster thanks to the lack of sleeve placket (ugh), and takes less fabric. Added a handmade label using the selvedge edge to create the background piece. Accidentally snipped a hole in the back yoke while trying to grade the seam allowance, so I created a hang tag <strike>to cover it up </strike> as a <i>design feature. </i>Also hid a swear-y surprise inside the pocket so he can look down and snicker throughout the day. Sorry, Steve.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOQ80lbb7TLyf04UC0YuNu7EWvc8EJ8g-8l-6rVPGKbibhn2J-3xcWE0Uk-WNYCzHdIbElrWplULUGDwrB7N6ZTe-E5lgNMFA1L75tt3jtGmeLLUt0pp0Md8671z0QDAwF2ul38Kx3I78vLPid5y-cDEygA7Yx1bkczBtSjSsJjw3_syW-oTx4TgeIg/s2000/IMG_8986.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOQ80lbb7TLyf04UC0YuNu7EWvc8EJ8g-8l-6rVPGKbibhn2J-3xcWE0Uk-WNYCzHdIbElrWplULUGDwrB7N6ZTe-E5lgNMFA1L75tt3jtGmeLLUt0pp0Md8671z0QDAwF2ul38Kx3I78vLPid5y-cDEygA7Yx1bkczBtSjSsJjw3_syW-oTx4TgeIg/s16000/IMG_8986.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONUPDhw3Vj_OGjyKZRXx6VKsdnyD1uz_GBRvbm-rihXYHeGkmvx3b0q8Nr7MY4oZH4C9GQiK4-6WPbvNaZkDme7cKh44K1zPV3yuiGA_9HEBrSoLrPHvx_55aPBjSMpubfGrzckXPT3g1Nm8Z5gyrK_Zl5LjRv_Jds2U7EkxHhnLdwPopxSwqpj5JBQ/s2000/IMG_8985.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONUPDhw3Vj_OGjyKZRXx6VKsdnyD1uz_GBRvbm-rihXYHeGkmvx3b0q8Nr7MY4oZH4C9GQiK4-6WPbvNaZkDme7cKh44K1zPV3yuiGA_9HEBrSoLrPHvx_55aPBjSMpubfGrzckXPT3g1Nm8Z5gyrK_Zl5LjRv_Jds2U7EkxHhnLdwPopxSwqpj5JBQ/s16000/IMG_8985.jpeg" /></a></div><p><b>Fabric: </b>Cotton - Gold Leaves from Lisbon Love collection. Josh picked this fabric out himself and I almost fell on the floor. It's very different than his normal style, but that is what he liked about it! I really like it and it works great as a neutral! </p><p>Fabric is from <a href="https://www.needlesstudio.com/" target="_blank">Needles Studio</a></p><p>Wooden buttons from Joann's</p><p>"Steve" label from <a href="https://insidevoiceslabels.com/" target="_blank">Inside Voices Labels</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5PwTLkIG4a-EgCExl6KzWG5YhQvL3ODHvwnabrA6I1SfLvQYKjIPvSwpN3t6rt1BZ9vz82AnDgmFKxY3oVXq3VotHIhiCy6OXA3DL6l7NSOvtXhWU0TRJ2vmTu1uG8UXF-LqwirGFv3ia-MGE5xurNDmxRawifxBNg2vP_-Uh7vRMNxH6BDpJo6yRVQ/s2035/IMG_8996.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2035" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5PwTLkIG4a-EgCExl6KzWG5YhQvL3ODHvwnabrA6I1SfLvQYKjIPvSwpN3t6rt1BZ9vz82AnDgmFKxY3oVXq3VotHIhiCy6OXA3DL6l7NSOvtXhWU0TRJ2vmTu1uG8UXF-LqwirGFv3ia-MGE5xurNDmxRawifxBNg2vP_-Uh7vRMNxH6BDpJo6yRVQ/s16000/IMG_8996.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6hj0aZwOxrWvX2HlqPfetFefdUcDLUM5g9JtHdljBBAKs5Edv8jK0WMnjBYBcNBOzIGNK9L2aYpNs9Nqro5qGjC-wuyZuyFCmNhjAdqp-fKkEZiuE5e5yBkVZAk0g6acRq7A9k5usaNclEU4M9B-rVHIEbPpJLXpdSW-JODL8-rkyoLJe1CGQlT_xhg/s1666/IMG_8982.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1666" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6hj0aZwOxrWvX2HlqPfetFefdUcDLUM5g9JtHdljBBAKs5Edv8jK0WMnjBYBcNBOzIGNK9L2aYpNs9Nqro5qGjC-wuyZuyFCmNhjAdqp-fKkEZiuE5e5yBkVZAk0g6acRq7A9k5usaNclEU4M9B-rVHIEbPpJLXpdSW-JODL8-rkyoLJe1CGQlT_xhg/s16000/IMG_8982.jpeg" /></a></div><p>The shirt has already seen a lot of wear since it was finished (mid-August). In the future I will have to remember to move the pocket placement up, and maybe even go to a size medium all over. Also, I couldn't resist trying it on, since we are similar sizes - definitely going to be borrowing this in the future :)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXYMLVJXwKi89FYojn4PXG1NFTS607a_1ePIId6NQrgGo0NKUjsq61c-uV9Amy6BQitxF-zbevLSa3KcLlWecez6VTv6atse-lBF_SsignZo4kjS_EHCVptW7B7xiO9ZQDLVon5b_nU8mmmLL2U7UQN7YG1XYm24hJvIkE6GaXfoepgUJHeusY13ZGw/s2169/IMG_8464.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2169" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTXYMLVJXwKi89FYojn4PXG1NFTS607a_1ePIId6NQrgGo0NKUjsq61c-uV9Amy6BQitxF-zbevLSa3KcLlWecez6VTv6atse-lBF_SsignZo4kjS_EHCVptW7B7xiO9ZQDLVon5b_nU8mmmLL2U7UQN7YG1XYm24hJvIkE6GaXfoepgUJHeusY13ZGw/s16000/IMG_8464.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: "PT Serif", serif;">♥ </span>Sally</div>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-5523821961292334922022-09-27T11:00:00.001-05:002022-09-27T11:07:48.288-05:00Aubépine Apple Dress<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); color: #262626;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jCEw1lLawn44OUYAnx9o1HNCtUiRbPPeL4MR6RQKBIwoEZXCygZno-NuL88aPh8WfAZgAzfkncsdylL2YSoTqfQJG4DOuU6F9eBw_IrAIFi3ohQvcmQZwnNk8YkHSaKN1K2jEUgQyj-PP2-Zq9Qud9BGNu8SMi7Aphi1kKAcpfwYg56nl6XKn1CvTw/s1974/IMG_0316.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1974" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jCEw1lLawn44OUYAnx9o1HNCtUiRbPPeL4MR6RQKBIwoEZXCygZno-NuL88aPh8WfAZgAzfkncsdylL2YSoTqfQJG4DOuU6F9eBw_IrAIFi3ohQvcmQZwnNk8YkHSaKN1K2jEUgQyj-PP2-Zq9Qud9BGNu8SMi7Aphi1kKAcpfwYg56nl6XKn1CvTw/s16000/IMG_0316.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); color: #262626;">SEWN! September 21, 2021: The Apple Dress… this is quintessential teacher garb! Started this dress in fall of 2020, finished in fall 2021, and now blogging about it in fall 2022. While I originally took some photos in my</span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); color: #262626; font-family: inherit;"> natural habitat, the lighting in my classroom is terrible, so I took a few new pics as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); color: #262626;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhC2F4kxxMrGRSXlgQTZhnVp_ILagckHp1u6KiamU39wWW4LwmWGvRwt7OVQ4hfS429T71mq-8sq735IzMEI-3GMhmCn0JoW-A8sadLHa5N7byPL9CEwdTc9wakTWJlu8BztF2McFdOGU0N_svitZOr0fuEfoF41fLMpfAsNE4A9gDhHFoOSDVJBi20g/s2000/IMG_0409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhC2F4kxxMrGRSXlgQTZhnVp_ILagckHp1u6KiamU39wWW4LwmWGvRwt7OVQ4hfS429T71mq-8sq735IzMEI-3GMhmCn0JoW-A8sadLHa5N7byPL9CEwdTc9wakTWJlu8BztF2McFdOGU0N_svitZOr0fuEfoF41fLMpfAsNE4A9gDhHFoOSDVJBi20g/s16000/IMG_0409.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">*peep the perfectly coordinating earrings </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); color: #262626;">🍎</span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); color: #262626;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); color: #262626;">🍎</span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(38, 38, 38); color: #262626;"> i live that matchy matchy life</span></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbnfhJbhs3tbCq0HhEZaA7BP_yLmTzRka7SXw-KmSrQSGg5p43GJXzV_Q3w9vIJ5Tyo0YGIL4yWAUs2UoXyWI79OXTTrJOWHRezU9grG2erMJB-hetivoZQcuXogwnNVTVSuP3TgwDiICg2uUTxFXCZBtFxM0CkCrPjUbfWN7DvXiisHmMbNcps8E-rQ/s2066/IMG_0462.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2066" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbnfhJbhs3tbCq0HhEZaA7BP_yLmTzRka7SXw-KmSrQSGg5p43GJXzV_Q3w9vIJ5Tyo0YGIL4yWAUs2UoXyWI79OXTTrJOWHRezU9grG2erMJB-hetivoZQcuXogwnNVTVSuP3TgwDiICg2uUTxFXCZBtFxM0CkCrPjUbfWN7DvXiisHmMbNcps8E-rQ/s16000/IMG_0462.JPG" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pattern: Deer & Doe </span>Aubépine <span style="font-family: inherit;">Dress - <a href="https://shop.deer-and-doe.fr/en/sewing-patterns/17-aubepine-dress-pattern.html" target="_blank">View B</a> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sizing / Fit Adjustments:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #262626;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i>My measurements: 5'11" tall, 35 b, 29 w, 43 h</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Cut a size 38 bust, to a 40 waist</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Added 1 1/2" length to lower edge of bodice</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Added 3-4" length to skirt</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Deer & Doe patterns are drafted for a 5'5" height. I wanted to ensure the waistline hit at a flattering point on my body (between empire and natural waist). I also added length in the skirt b/c I had the extra fabric, and it is more comfortable to wear at school. However, I think the original length would have also been really cute!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGZAk1TGKQz9oAw6gYFDVZ8TwmCQWtDgzRbILHmBktPGwtuP2A7u2bhywkYYcBSHIpO9Gklu2IUq7RYr6wsBWUG26BzmE_rav_xtrvDpixx3pAkBGsdsRObiEcm1kYtScwzjXo4L5gW5XcGbPz4Ki2HE8SWO0Tm0b_tlj5VkzGVmoTUarhqp49WP31w/s1954/IMG_0449.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1954" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGZAk1TGKQz9oAw6gYFDVZ8TwmCQWtDgzRbILHmBktPGwtuP2A7u2bhywkYYcBSHIpO9Gklu2IUq7RYr6wsBWUG26BzmE_rav_xtrvDpixx3pAkBGsdsRObiEcm1kYtScwzjXo4L5gW5XcGbPz4Ki2HE8SWO0Tm0b_tlj5VkzGVmoTUarhqp49WP31w/s16000/IMG_0449.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyye6MbrKL1BVwLn91aBLVm8XowiYE1Of17xekMoKtS6XG1fKkP-dNpwWfLKQPyvRqzexVl-dvtP9-wAhhHAzIFLe3wWvt6IPcTWR9Rv4Con5H6AHJu0J88jNOsoKXxJrDGd2_LvWuDNqyER-tlWfIwrwDtnnaulD6NEJ5pBdB-g3y25fPS14Zsqmw_w/s2003/IMG_0502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2003" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyye6MbrKL1BVwLn91aBLVm8XowiYE1Of17xekMoKtS6XG1fKkP-dNpwWfLKQPyvRqzexVl-dvtP9-wAhhHAzIFLe3wWvt6IPcTWR9Rv4Con5H6AHJu0J88jNOsoKXxJrDGd2_LvWuDNqyER-tlWfIwrwDtnnaulD6NEJ5pBdB-g3y25fPS14Zsqmw_w/s16000/IMG_0502.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fabric: Pink and red apples on navy rayon print from Vogue Fabrics (from stash :) It is not fully opaque, so I definitely wanted to line it.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lining: Rayon bemberg in navy</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="color: black;">My favorite part of this design are the tucks on the sleeves and bodice! I used a new-to-me 1/4" presser foot to sew them. While the fabric is slippery, it was definitely easier than eyeballing it! Afterwards I wanted to pin tuck ALL THE THINGS!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="color: black;">I also love the bow tie at the waist! I chose grosgrain ribbon in navy, after much deliberation on color.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPBiOSY71wXAf7wkZ5-DjzVEReyDn9UCwuufq4RI6pp1yAFNxrie4tBUZzB2tbqYB-bMmmHq1X9QTMaqxvcci6cmkx6baLiBdmemrXMMBdT-Te3hgFiZf5cqbmwQc1FrUFOVR7i4o-agaJinDvofWrNjfw4SN1hqtKCiCgC-nh6Zt2gFKvUCcg1Az5Q/s1500/EA5807E7-C4C0-4AE8-BE08-01C0AA80CFFD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPBiOSY71wXAf7wkZ5-DjzVEReyDn9UCwuufq4RI6pp1yAFNxrie4tBUZzB2tbqYB-bMmmHq1X9QTMaqxvcci6cmkx6baLiBdmemrXMMBdT-Te3hgFiZf5cqbmwQc1FrUFOVR7i4o-agaJinDvofWrNjfw4SN1hqtKCiCgC-nh6Zt2gFKvUCcg1Az5Q/s16000/EA5807E7-C4C0-4AE8-BE08-01C0AA80CFFD.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9pwlYAIpLZ82WG_P1v8y8ibsVWkd9ph176U6pAc6SDm9rT-nGrIDORdF72-l8n2l4n7qHDXNDPSGwsghMczsRvY3DXkkNdk7sYGfWQcznD8rBeqtyJ9r3zL2wH6RLvoI8GQHfvdBBqJU3rjb02cPyU1-JJry4k3QpNeyfkz3ED7Bxra3a14OIRvGZVA/s2000/IMG_0388.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9pwlYAIpLZ82WG_P1v8y8ibsVWkd9ph176U6pAc6SDm9rT-nGrIDORdF72-l8n2l4n7qHDXNDPSGwsghMczsRvY3DXkkNdk7sYGfWQcznD8rBeqtyJ9r3zL2wH6RLvoI8GQHfvdBBqJU3rjb02cPyU1-JJry4k3QpNeyfkz3ED7Bxra3a14OIRvGZVA/s16000/IMG_0388.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: black;">And here are a couple of the original pics in my elementary music classroom... </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><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/AVvXsEjXhTP4OKKrF8HFAUhVVrniuwoCoflaYkO163oxD7cXBxzbzJureX2YUcCtsPrx7fzDsiQpysUNiAgXGjV-rWx9hN5ny-x_II90P2KNz7B52FjjjSfGaZA0wbpLxpptxj74vd-2G5B6bBVts_d80iLrOKPNSD2-oWi2n28ADCOoLGC0hYRIvsHtYVI8Og/s1674/IMG_2175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1674" data-original-width="1497" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhTP4OKKrF8HFAUhVVrniuwoCoflaYkO163oxD7cXBxzbzJureX2YUcCtsPrx7fzDsiQpysUNiAgXGjV-rWx9hN5ny-x_II90P2KNz7B52FjjjSfGaZA0wbpLxpptxj74vd-2G5B6bBVts_d80iLrOKPNSD2-oWi2n28ADCOoLGC0hYRIvsHtYVI8Og/s16000/IMG_2175.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWulCoS-SfpUR4704TghXRHyrnK1OR9lfoE4Jgtje-qG6DvIDdiRLssdYMIAly4rpWQpqejaOA1B3mTZaofRcUnZnYqORoAJgVqFRrOsflKqAUOZuDEschxvFd2IAQlydBxachEK1nlMi0YdKKF6ohbAdkBl9ef3hNoWhga211HEFXhGVXhPFzUSrWdg/s1500/IMG_2067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1279" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWulCoS-SfpUR4704TghXRHyrnK1OR9lfoE4Jgtje-qG6DvIDdiRLssdYMIAly4rpWQpqejaOA1B3mTZaofRcUnZnYqORoAJgVqFRrOsflKqAUOZuDEschxvFd2IAQlydBxachEK1nlMi0YdKKF6ohbAdkBl9ef3hNoWhga211HEFXhGVXhPFzUSrWdg/s16000/IMG_2067.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="color: black;">It is surreal to look back at the pictures from the beginning of last year and think about how stressful it was teaching in Covid. You wouldn't know it from these pics, but this was the start of the most difficult year of my entire teaching career (14 years and counting). Even a year later, I am still working towards getting back to feeling like myself and enjoying what I do, but the burnout is real. Learning to take it one day at a time and not expect it to be magically better overnight. Even the most joy-filled job in the world can be hard sometimes, and that's okay! Alright - mini therapy blog session over ;) </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSknGVK9cIGB-VW7M7-z5Z1tP2FwMyqp776qyJtAfmxS5MbpJ4QnvM26aLKmc4eXgrTXwcstn3k4eAXCOSJ0ilmYg1w6LaN6YgnbueCRlkfPyDslw7BUXrogxLFJsnv18qlfetXWfT16QrdcqqyhyaeguKifIJb906mQ2jrJbAwvJI4D15RmNIAvf4mA/s2000/IMG_2033.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSknGVK9cIGB-VW7M7-z5Z1tP2FwMyqp776qyJtAfmxS5MbpJ4QnvM26aLKmc4eXgrTXwcstn3k4eAXCOSJ0ilmYg1w6LaN6YgnbueCRlkfPyDslw7BUXrogxLFJsnv18qlfetXWfT16QrdcqqyhyaeguKifIJb906mQ2jrJbAwvJI4D15RmNIAvf4mA/s16000/IMG_2033.jpeg" /></a></span></div><br /><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px 0px 1.4em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">tl;dr </b>love the tucks on the bodice / sleeves of this dress in a navy apple print! added length b/c tall. original photos from '21 school year: hardest ever. new photos from '22 school year: getting better :)</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px 0px 1.4em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">❤ Sally</span></p></span></div>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-53101259567973182152022-09-08T22:12:00.005-05:002022-09-08T22:47:29.961-05:00Bonnie Skirt in Blue<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8dW_IN1lp_zx_CTR-bQTEiFW-8pZ5M9x9Kvq37MZp5p53hs4cL476mKNPeGaIs711GzP19DB2QQNaDNRGWRFaTg4s36PEpKAFmicPb0iw2LD2Alfz_eto4nVrpW8uc5bLJUpBrj1yrjTzWWPlQXv8dMb-P3rjxgPZ3pnQBTVCnRDxYbgcYT5MBpooGw/s1897/IMG_8831.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1897" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8dW_IN1lp_zx_CTR-bQTEiFW-8pZ5M9x9Kvq37MZp5p53hs4cL476mKNPeGaIs711GzP19DB2QQNaDNRGWRFaTg4s36PEpKAFmicPb0iw2LD2Alfz_eto4nVrpW8uc5bLJUpBrj1yrjTzWWPlQXv8dMb-P3rjxgPZ3pnQBTVCnRDxYbgcYT5MBpooGw/s16000/IMG_8831.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>A button down midi skirt has been on my make list for a long time! The length, the buttons, the pockets - it's quintessential teacher garb. I started making this skirt after we moved into our new house last summer. It was my first make in my new sewing space! At least, the first one I started - lol. Halfway through I got stuck and lost the sew-jo for this project and it sat in the UFO pile for a year. Now it's finally done, and I feel... just okay about it! Ha :)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><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/AVvXsEhL7Y5xcVb19T8s14IHcV6qCwhycCeo1mgpQ_bihWb0_adMQNVt_h4bj_mrgn2W1DVaUHtqFjqSbV6S1U8jcsZaKKSJLsc83vXKLDAPjbn9F4fADlCXZ_5evq8vtaYEVYff5IjMn1TiEr6hZmv50mv8TcpTmxzkNGOYsevYfxA1MssU2HzyVNBQ5BBq0g/s1903/IMG_8895.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1903" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL7Y5xcVb19T8s14IHcV6qCwhycCeo1mgpQ_bihWb0_adMQNVt_h4bj_mrgn2W1DVaUHtqFjqSbV6S1U8jcsZaKKSJLsc83vXKLDAPjbn9F4fADlCXZ_5evq8vtaYEVYff5IjMn1TiEr6hZmv50mv8TcpTmxzkNGOYsevYfxA1MssU2HzyVNBQ5BBq0g/s16000/IMG_8895.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuWRAbztcNGbxWI--GJ6bcav8RPfB5Iw_mWtE2Jk3VjcqfQGe8YU87UnqeNyGLj7b3Bek-hrc3J5Cqp0crB3FEEr-Jik9m2WFFLq6FN2wD1hzg-_6ejUQSppoLILP4h38CeJYzzEEoN00gRHEZwbyie69F9KYCMjpvO1777HNQjcXlkBtyKQJ4prypw/s2054/IMG_8811.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2054" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuWRAbztcNGbxWI--GJ6bcav8RPfB5Iw_mWtE2Jk3VjcqfQGe8YU87UnqeNyGLj7b3Bek-hrc3J5Cqp0crB3FEEr-Jik9m2WFFLq6FN2wD1hzg-_6ejUQSppoLILP4h38CeJYzzEEoN00gRHEZwbyie69F9KYCMjpvO1777HNQjcXlkBtyKQJ4prypw/s16000/IMG_8811.JPG" /></a></div><p>The Pattern: Style Arc's <a href="https://www.stylearc.com/shop/sewing-patterns/bonnie-woven-skirt/" target="_blank">Bonnie Skirt</a></p><p>Cut a straight size 10, with finished measurements: waist 28" / hip 53" / length 29"</p><p>My measurements: 28" waist / 42" hip / 5'11" tall</p><p>My main dilemma with this skirt was the length. Since I am tall, and had a little extra fabric, I added extra length but it ended up way too long. There was a lot of blue skirt happening.</p><p><b><i>Original length:</i></b></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0DwxsZ02G4Q15nEMvTX0R5CdhGQd-qxo8kKOecgt9ZweUNi3HoKNdmh1hxiTN7HvOmOOPHnM4gWtpJD0XQ_KUgzuMq5p8wUqoSs3XgtKK8CYJZ2u6Yk5bBOEQZVLpaFpK2qX4Rr0szo_Vo8FLq9cBKeSEr67BkZ971qq13vIjUYPKFQHoCoe1uYCp_g/s2000/IMG_7329.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0DwxsZ02G4Q15nEMvTX0R5CdhGQd-qxo8kKOecgt9ZweUNi3HoKNdmh1hxiTN7HvOmOOPHnM4gWtpJD0XQ_KUgzuMq5p8wUqoSs3XgtKK8CYJZ2u6Yk5bBOEQZVLpaFpK2qX4Rr0szo_Vo8FLq9cBKeSEr67BkZ971qq13vIjUYPKFQHoCoe1uYCp_g/s16000/IMG_7329.jpeg" /></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div>I ended up cutting off the length I had added, and then some, so it hit just below the knee (finished length - 27 1/2") and still debated if it was too "sister-wife" or not - lol. After pinning it shorter (above the knee) I decided to keep the mid length since my original goal was a midi skirt that would be comfortable to wear and move around in at school. Clearly I made the right decision, as it was so comfortable I kept wearing it while sewing on the last few buttons - lolol<p></p><p><b><i>Midi length vs shorter length:</i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0Ewz5mOXdnt6QMywzjCUfceGZkXLH2ITN0z80RFDwll-b0xnk8c8Y2LMqEWZvqe7mc0AdsAASJEMUMv2acOevUMOUzaGme7w8IXwGB4bVuIekJeNI5k9WNf1ILKOZDus06F4Z8NDjF7qxyLm_BTJKRIgw-YxARwyiI79xrrQRo6KG_AF1cZ_Vtm4tw/s1500/IMG_8482.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0Ewz5mOXdnt6QMywzjCUfceGZkXLH2ITN0z80RFDwll-b0xnk8c8Y2LMqEWZvqe7mc0AdsAASJEMUMv2acOevUMOUzaGme7w8IXwGB4bVuIekJeNI5k9WNf1ILKOZDus06F4Z8NDjF7qxyLm_BTJKRIgw-YxARwyiI79xrrQRo6KG_AF1cZ_Vtm4tw/s16000/IMG_8482.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfYin3N1klm6-u5zssl5kcsk7n_4i21UhjyuA5k7HSCMTSPDR6nl8VZ4Dd88UzTzH2MYl5Yjh6yaWtgnhgN9-7ilb6j2Ic3zQjNPe5fLQZ7WcQLmQrv99pTktkwFxtNfnl3-ZSdtpXAkLUleMTwtkvGGl87GuqPreBSfoskMcuUVuskb8efEcMrcDAdA/s2000/IMG_8486.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfYin3N1klm6-u5zssl5kcsk7n_4i21UhjyuA5k7HSCMTSPDR6nl8VZ4Dd88UzTzH2MYl5Yjh6yaWtgnhgN9-7ilb6j2Ic3zQjNPe5fLQZ7WcQLmQrv99pTktkwFxtNfnl3-ZSdtpXAkLUleMTwtkvGGl87GuqPreBSfoskMcuUVuskb8efEcMrcDAdA/s16000/IMG_8486.jpeg" /></a></div><p>I had issues with the instructions for constructing the waistband. Halfway through sewing it, I got very confused about how it was supposed to be finished - it's partially turned under and partially not?? No thanks. The waistband dilemma is what prompted it getting put in the UFO pile. On the second attempt, I ripped the whole waistband apart and started over so it would have a clean finish inside, which I like much better! I don't understand why it wasn't like this originally</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UyPrJXKSG3o2Ko9akNSS5urOU1-2CaW2vo0VOEBRNL-kXRdZKivz_k2Ht93GEayZTaa7NFac_dZ5Ra8RLIJh6kLN92h8LU1JM9DQLgUXSFbCJ2-h6ynzQLYlohFCvtRhtv5uyms_g4oPCWdx_DDOx83gGgLlo40Dd07xreGMgeTTqXZAl0cDzhzHQw/s2000/IMG_9081.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UyPrJXKSG3o2Ko9akNSS5urOU1-2CaW2vo0VOEBRNL-kXRdZKivz_k2Ht93GEayZTaa7NFac_dZ5Ra8RLIJh6kLN92h8LU1JM9DQLgUXSFbCJ2-h6ynzQLYlohFCvtRhtv5uyms_g4oPCWdx_DDOx83gGgLlo40Dd07xreGMgeTTqXZAl0cDzhzHQw/s16000/IMG_9081.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The fabric has been in my stash for a long time, and I think it's some sort of chambray / cotton blend. This skirt also has three different thread colors (white, gray, and blue) since I kept running out and/or not caring. The tortoise shell buttons are from Joann's and the amazing label is from <a href="https://insidevoiceslabels.com/" target="_blank">Inside Voices</a> labels.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TbCLxzLQHdLLO_nloqjVG8A_RMw42MapqcHGc39DhHwsPEFh-6_GpwXrtiP5EldqmutjSf6hollKtNTU3o3mL6SyZ6NuTuS-lNVymWMmB-e8xyyPbMafB4COT8Zpe-UPHOhjkY8eaihu9-UnP96S8cuM-hUnqVJA1u7_ZLHmDX35Qr8ItDc07-dViw/s1549/IMG_8683.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1549" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TbCLxzLQHdLLO_nloqjVG8A_RMw42MapqcHGc39DhHwsPEFh-6_GpwXrtiP5EldqmutjSf6hollKtNTU3o3mL6SyZ6NuTuS-lNVymWMmB-e8xyyPbMafB4COT8Zpe-UPHOhjkY8eaihu9-UnP96S8cuM-hUnqVJA1u7_ZLHmDX35Qr8ItDc07-dViw/s16000/IMG_8683.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPBAZwjAlSmYERG2Uf0mVzjuc_dibjY4PFmdQ09VpjmOu0vGsg2AgVKxYuS3J46nu5zYl2Xh6e3Er65d16LOnUE8rcTwtlrRrgTh0oOCRpKVLotThFhk53eCeWHosGWON6_2r0i98rwBARfdhAojKWh2kCleKHuwOhd1OkcNElZwqIm6X47fpcT0AWQ/s2000/IMG_8573.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPBAZwjAlSmYERG2Uf0mVzjuc_dibjY4PFmdQ09VpjmOu0vGsg2AgVKxYuS3J46nu5zYl2Xh6e3Er65d16LOnUE8rcTwtlrRrgTh0oOCRpKVLotThFhk53eCeWHosGWON6_2r0i98rwBARfdhAojKWh2kCleKHuwOhd1OkcNElZwqIm6X47fpcT0AWQ/s16000/IMG_8573.JPG" /></a></div><p>This skirt is super comfortable! I like the length and buttons. I don't love the side seam pockets - in this fabric especially, they always feel bulky. Next time, I'd like a good slash pocket instead :) I'm hoping this skirt will still get a ton of wear, especially transitioning to fall weather! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQBZAkNPeMi0xKzke9ZDOvCjOwBKoN8o1h0Da3z0ULHP2_I60jdH-GoOJpomjQWMzk5mv5rPLMjkBk8Hzd1UaMNEesaMYBZNIjtoafSIEQZomzWksDEWn4U9MrhFytEkYLbFD1TXRpY9iyrhVdsWtT-vMNRFCBD_oim6MUpNXtFo26f8oKTm9vL751Q/s1934/IMG_8784.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1934" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQBZAkNPeMi0xKzke9ZDOvCjOwBKoN8o1h0Da3z0ULHP2_I60jdH-GoOJpomjQWMzk5mv5rPLMjkBk8Hzd1UaMNEesaMYBZNIjtoafSIEQZomzWksDEWn4U9MrhFytEkYLbFD1TXRpY9iyrhVdsWtT-vMNRFCBD_oim6MUpNXtFo26f8oKTm9vL751Q/s16000/IMG_8784.JPG" /></a></div><p><b>tl;dr </b>added length b/c I'm tall, then chopped it off again / re-did waistband b/c construction instructions are bad / no side seam pockets next time</p><p>❤ Sally</p></div>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-59888346009581598522022-08-11T10:47:00.001-05:002022-08-11T10:47:19.995-05:00Lemon Dot Top (New Look 6692)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYWvjbjyC1ApzxTZjDb6lp6P6exZ_MVeAlrmmMphMUM-Iieh6f3CGpK6aTU9tWwkrgWJzu6ivH2hs7M_8vZpQUwAw6TfzUbfIyPc8F99O30SIZQgWgHAftSoHETFgl4rKHTl1V7t72Jj30TJ6r3uFTzuelZECl85NxM2zFmnkf6W0E5TRqYS04o2ffA/s2000/IMG_8068.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYWvjbjyC1ApzxTZjDb6lp6P6exZ_MVeAlrmmMphMUM-Iieh6f3CGpK6aTU9tWwkrgWJzu6ivH2hs7M_8vZpQUwAw6TfzUbfIyPc8F99O30SIZQgWgHAftSoHETFgl4rKHTl1V7t72Jj30TJ6r3uFTzuelZECl85NxM2zFmnkf6W0E5TRqYS04o2ffA/s16000/IMG_8068.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Gahhhh this is maybe the cutest top I've ever made... and also I don't know if I'll ever wear it! Okay, maybe a bit dramatic, but part of the love/hate relationship with making your own clothes is FIT. Making something that fits your body perfectly is amazing when it works and infuriating when it doesn't, like with this pattern: New Look 6692.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOzegwyVNmW4d4aK7TjeExIJQWkXpi2GVHbojEnHkJ75DMnve7_TCay3W9k71Zh-QuobLaWg-nH0duBSYxE6U_Wwp9OHSsv42MtEVy4aT7VgdP3nQD6YgrxRzaRO9AVaEUzXPClnLKoAp9AHHS5lxaC7qX1ZTojNOlL6Qf0Cxj3CMqmMeb1Q0mbtoxw/s1500/IMG_7736.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOOzegwyVNmW4d4aK7TjeExIJQWkXpi2GVHbojEnHkJ75DMnve7_TCay3W9k71Zh-QuobLaWg-nH0duBSYxE6U_Wwp9OHSsv42MtEVy4aT7VgdP3nQD6YgrxRzaRO9AVaEUzXPClnLKoAp9AHHS5lxaC7qX1ZTojNOlL6Qf0Cxj3CMqmMeb1Q0mbtoxw/s16000/IMG_7736.jpeg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I was so excited to find this pattern design by New Look. It ticked off all the right boxes for my vision of this top: square neckline, fully lined, shirring, open back (with tie!), puff sleeves. I scoured the internet and the gram for reviews so I could judge the sizing, and everything I read confirmed... size down! Many reviews said it was a size (or two) too big, and multiple sewists mentioned it was too wide at the shoulders. I decided to sew a size 10, one smaller than my normal 12 (my full bust is 34.5" right now) and hoped it would help it fit in the shoulders. However, I was already wary from issues with fit in my last make (<a href="http://thequirkypeach.blogspot.com/2022/07/wrap-dress-in-zebras.html" target="_blank">bhl wrap dress</a>) in the shoulder area. My shoulders are narrow and I always seem to end up with excess fabric between the shoulder and full bust. I <i>should </i>have taken more time to really measure the pattern pieces but there were so many! I started w/ the lining pieces as a kind of muslin, and they seemed okay so I went ahead...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZCfhB0ocVTU00J5TFCzdP0cd4pfGJIiKPik3_S8A7VblvEMzb1Mvo-NccanzJqFVBMFEuUglzvND15gZHRoKv4uO7ATCVkfi-xVX0Dw7eorCcRojvpEpMC4s_ZAhWuuusF88EfzMQiug51XntPwksCSUGItGtAiYIe7kpT6ApLEo5-vdxOh3kwHeTA/s2000/IMG_8066.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZCfhB0ocVTU00J5TFCzdP0cd4pfGJIiKPik3_S8A7VblvEMzb1Mvo-NccanzJqFVBMFEuUglzvND15gZHRoKv4uO7ATCVkfi-xVX0Dw7eorCcRojvpEpMC4s_ZAhWuuusF88EfzMQiug51XntPwksCSUGItGtAiYIe7kpT6ApLEo5-vdxOh3kwHeTA/s16000/IMG_8066.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2mfZ3UdyhKOUCSa1EQ9bkTstwS9FxRtjST4jSo_V-HrJIEoROsvD4Q9mh6AJVU4BYHlMXI0aRZfIW-m7SZhRsuEOc7avbsfqtYCGFQt7wbwAibZJ6AACpC_HVIl1jt9F4pdOK1-UQyb1HESUeid5k65EDllWbK_hcW-YTdqT-441ed4o5zNrGU5MgFw/s2000/IMG_8063.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2mfZ3UdyhKOUCSa1EQ9bkTstwS9FxRtjST4jSo_V-HrJIEoROsvD4Q9mh6AJVU4BYHlMXI0aRZfIW-m7SZhRsuEOc7avbsfqtYCGFQt7wbwAibZJ6AACpC_HVIl1jt9F4pdOK1-UQyb1HESUeid5k65EDllWbK_hcW-YTdqT-441ed4o5zNrGU5MgFw/s16000/IMG_8063.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>There were so many little pieces to create this bodice! After finishing the top half, I tried it on, and realized I needed more room for my bust (let out 1" total). However, the top was <i>still </i>too big / wide at the shoulders, which made the square neckline sit funny and do weird things. Ugh no! At this point, I had already put so much time and effort in, so I just kept going. I added the gathered floating sleeves and a new design feature: double peplum!! I used all my remaining fabric to make these two rectangles, gathered them, and attached to the waist. I attempted a rolled hem on the serger, but the fabric is so fine that it literally just frayed / pulled off, so I ended up doing a baby hem on both peplums and the sleeve hem. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQKbZstftBUrYuy9q60M2Rd54jZda1NM5nqin2Bsn8Bic1lzj-MaMkusZDf-4unHqrrqqGI2Njq7VtBI29Y0yEWOLHJFlZ2VFqpmmTAridVYSTifC17cgf_Bzl0KnkaW55JvOMjo23cilp-Uusi-E2KU9Gw5o4zmO9RT2QgVZ5ACgYHjVzTrBACbfylQ/s1500/IMG_8128.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQKbZstftBUrYuy9q60M2Rd54jZda1NM5nqin2Bsn8Bic1lzj-MaMkusZDf-4unHqrrqqGI2Njq7VtBI29Y0yEWOLHJFlZ2VFqpmmTAridVYSTifC17cgf_Bzl0KnkaW55JvOMjo23cilp-Uusi-E2KU9Gw5o4zmO9RT2QgVZ5ACgYHjVzTrBACbfylQ/s16000/IMG_8128.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div><br /></div><div>This fabric is from our 2018 vacation to NYC (first time!) and obviously, we went to Mood. The fabric is a cotton blend, maybe with some silk, and is a sheer black with tiny white dots and yellow lemon wedges. I had 1 1/3 yd (56"w) of the main fabric and used 1/3 yd of black lightweight cotton for the lining. The shirred back panel, double peplum, and sleeves are not lined.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0yOViNDi16G-LaLQFLykA0UkVReiolCsV2POwGhHOwblidReI9SmhSXEGpod2pquGjyoO-_0GT-dMvXjrBdQ-d9r-PH3MpLmSrseKzLNH-uFIXhPCjbGICMxTkt61baSMSoaPDTUSd-HKvT5Ww8-uT8Rn4C6Iofh8qCDcW2gkcewstLuGoomdpfSloQ/s2000/IMG_8057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0yOViNDi16G-LaLQFLykA0UkVReiolCsV2POwGhHOwblidReI9SmhSXEGpod2pquGjyoO-_0GT-dMvXjrBdQ-d9r-PH3MpLmSrseKzLNH-uFIXhPCjbGICMxTkt61baSMSoaPDTUSd-HKvT5Ww8-uT8Rn4C6Iofh8qCDcW2gkcewstLuGoomdpfSloQ/s16000/IMG_8057.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXXuLwbmY1gjLvIPzJbbJV3KEHMnGhY3yy3_PV3xlQ8up5mHo7XrMblsmq6O3wJVyN8s8pOfLrhQDvQTIJnZPLIExU8YTlmGxnOzf3oPJL4wTRvoOnkgyXserPeovWrNnsxcbfHJ-6ZrjZ2Ge1ezTOlt9eyCjSKCChmhONxsVdVdSeIDiiI1tYMMYjw/s1998/IMG_8007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1998" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXXuLwbmY1gjLvIPzJbbJV3KEHMnGhY3yy3_PV3xlQ8up5mHo7XrMblsmq6O3wJVyN8s8pOfLrhQDvQTIJnZPLIExU8YTlmGxnOzf3oPJL4wTRvoOnkgyXserPeovWrNnsxcbfHJ-6ZrjZ2Ge1ezTOlt9eyCjSKCChmhONxsVdVdSeIDiiI1tYMMYjw/s16000/IMG_8007.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div>Fit issues aside, sewing up this pattern was really fun! Piecing together the bodice was like a puzzle. Since my main fabric is sheer, I had to be meticulous on finishing the inside, even with a lining. It was pretty tricky to know when to serge finish the edges at which point in the construction, but I got there. One <i>major</i> positive was the shirred back! I did regular shirring with elastic bobbin thread instead of sewing elastic channels. I used my notes from my first shirred top experiment (<a href="http://thequirkypeach.blogspot.com/2022/06/shirred-peplum-top.html" target="_blank">here</a>) and it went <i>perfectly!</i> I was SO HAPPY that all the time and effort I put into figuring it out the first time around gave me the results I wanted on this project, first try! Shirr all the things! The stretchy back panel also lets me pull on the top and omit the zipper. I used the elastic guide to be sure that panel was the right width after shirring, and it was :)</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIeV6YAwLZQG-1Mg8PTojdNwnZIw86eDT2ZW88G7gmX9TUogCQhjoiNetU6PwjfWRtHWwcCYqb303eUMlO5i4Xhr22Sdx9ENhYvZ9L0hMvyC6HfU_XSN3EoMe7yDilJbZMwrDVZbWPuZ-5DSEHV43N8zXzAD0dPe3ybDF4UObKGStdjLVvc51UHrtSw/s1500/IMG_8130.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIeV6YAwLZQG-1Mg8PTojdNwnZIw86eDT2ZW88G7gmX9TUogCQhjoiNetU6PwjfWRtHWwcCYqb303eUMlO5i4Xhr22Sdx9ENhYvZ9L0hMvyC6HfU_XSN3EoMe7yDilJbZMwrDVZbWPuZ-5DSEHV43N8zXzAD0dPe3ybDF4UObKGStdjLVvc51UHrtSw/s16000/IMG_8130.jpeg" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>I love <i>so much</i> about this top - it looks exactly how I had imagined. It just doesn't fit quite right :( I have worn it twice and couldn't stop fiddling with it. The neckline sits weirdly and while it is clearly too wide at the shoulders, it feels a bit tight under the arms and has <i>just </i>enough room at the bust. </div><div><br /></div><div>On the bright side, my frustration with the fit kicked my sew-jo into high gear! I took a deep dive researching bodice fitting issues. It was like my own private summer fitting boot camp! High bust, full bust, narrow shoulder, square shoulder, forward shoulder, "Right Size", vertical and horiztonal adjustments... I got totally obsessed for several days and made multiple muslins of bodice patterns and I think I finally have a path forward!! I can't wait to try it and share all the details! Until then, this can be my dance party top - no one notices the weird neckline when you're busting a move ;)</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYt2hAsuGdQjnq-T-QaHhthdGiM-LbbbrISc_Sc7UF6QQNH1ypClSF04ZLdug2TiwEMzfHNWxKlhOMLK41J9R7BaV72-Zg6mu7sVB_D28jEhN4VVMtlM44yxzJmnVgzqF_mQSYxJe9agDPEGyKFGElnAh70e72UX4CS2ZkKiymKUEPZThnIxH3pU3Vcg/s2048/IMG_8108.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYt2hAsuGdQjnq-T-QaHhthdGiM-LbbbrISc_Sc7UF6QQNH1ypClSF04ZLdug2TiwEMzfHNWxKlhOMLK41J9R7BaV72-Zg6mu7sVB_D28jEhN4VVMtlM44yxzJmnVgzqF_mQSYxJe9agDPEGyKFGElnAh70e72UX4CS2ZkKiymKUEPZThnIxH3pU3Vcg/s16000/IMG_8108.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">tl;dr</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- love this top, so much cute! but fit is weird </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>❤ Sallythequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-47316661122865870792022-07-13T15:21:00.000-05:002022-07-13T16:14:16.800-05:00Wrap Dress in Zebras<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioaSxUrISF6XtlUpID0iO6JbPLihdsvhXTSNJ4abbla7A-Gvx1mineHccU7MMKEsQ14jrawAq57o5i9m-y7UpO5NRBTVcA0fsZiklgIClgVSwP4etIGR1NLJ9iCjs9hyWkH0VvZ5nXMdztiHXzpw8MDm3wFpiS65DnaKkhjaqkhtb0KCb4hS6eoJDPzA/s2000/IMG_7593.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioaSxUrISF6XtlUpID0iO6JbPLihdsvhXTSNJ4abbla7A-Gvx1mineHccU7MMKEsQ14jrawAq57o5i9m-y7UpO5NRBTVcA0fsZiklgIClgVSwP4etIGR1NLJ9iCjs9hyWkH0VvZ5nXMdztiHXzpw8MDm3wFpiS65DnaKkhjaqkhtb0KCb4hS6eoJDPzA/s16000/IMG_7593.jpeg" /></a></div><p>First time making this wrap dress pattern! Used this fun zebra fabric I've had for a decade! I'm mostly thrilled with it! Read more below :) </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3BtNcS_rsB3W6J-Inrnz_Evjw1PhB8--XXJe3pkFsJFuPIEcbZYbNcQTo1FuDL_b_QBwpvIXpVAKDy3cvKqBSU55B6Y2fBBuIwyunnpPZ5ioJ9EIIMI9cn_ViKIToR8r-L25bTg3C1zocAtk2f7Uc5dxKQ5w-b3gXxT3Ulws0KKdTIIWLITMa43IjnA/s2000/IMG_7606.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3BtNcS_rsB3W6J-Inrnz_Evjw1PhB8--XXJe3pkFsJFuPIEcbZYbNcQTo1FuDL_b_QBwpvIXpVAKDy3cvKqBSU55B6Y2fBBuIwyunnpPZ5ioJ9EIIMI9cn_ViKIToR8r-L25bTg3C1zocAtk2f7Uc5dxKQ5w-b3gXxT3Ulws0KKdTIIWLITMa43IjnA/s16000/IMG_7606.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Pattern: </b>By Hand London Hannah Wrap Dress w/ short sleeves</p><p>Bodice: Sewed a straight size 8 (33" high bust, 35" full bust, 28" waist) </p><p>Skirt: Size 12 (42" hip) gathered to fit</p><p>Considering I made absolutely zero adjustments on this fitted wrap dress pattern, I'm really pleased with how it fits! The length is great (5'11 here). I did make a muslin of the bodice and didn't spot any major issues. For <i>future</i> versions, however, I would attempt some adjustments at the shoulder / bust. It feels like there is extra fabric between my shoulder and high bust, and the darts have excess fabric pooling at the apex. Also not sure if the bust dart needs moved? Since I have narrow shoulders, I may consider going down a size - my full bust (34.5") is right between a 6 and 8. I always feel super overwhelmed attempting any kind of bodice adjustment, as I never quite know what I need to do, so I just give up and move on to something else not quite as fiddly. I literally had dreams about not being able to get this bodice to fit! However, I'm glad I stuck with it and just finished the dang thing - it fits well enough and now I have a reference point for future versions!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiom9SZ8a0vUWnQRYP7CzDIaxyJO-acLUVOSKr2ZJ9Y3XYVOndh4pB84ESlaJkm6pXl9IpRAhbuuxnZ9d8dKFPOqM9VQhfFEVaeYR6MWeZBWkRR_qXqjqAwH2CL0zb7XcvApxUBe59CI-aHnvijc21II9SMEVlarYi1VCrnRcmsAwGD-VYfjP6ocMHS2A/s2000/IMG_7592.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiom9SZ8a0vUWnQRYP7CzDIaxyJO-acLUVOSKr2ZJ9Y3XYVOndh4pB84ESlaJkm6pXl9IpRAhbuuxnZ9d8dKFPOqM9VQhfFEVaeYR6MWeZBWkRR_qXqjqAwH2CL0zb7XcvApxUBe59CI-aHnvijc21II9SMEVlarYi1VCrnRcmsAwGD-VYfjP6ocMHS2A/s16000/IMG_7592.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2zsIsvRMDR9X1C2bmCkCdK7AZ3NWDWyk2ugOMEUO0QYTPDFD0jGxsc0wDPRMx7yqzEXTRUlnEtw9__XLf3CjdLHeih3GmxWJS_nDotASVAItFr-fQHCNYWjLOQqO2BuCFjEcm3s94hQ4G_lKTigQ30ERmoyYgRVBU7yrOuISqKa8I19keTFJZvqWE6A/s2000/IMG_7588.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2zsIsvRMDR9X1C2bmCkCdK7AZ3NWDWyk2ugOMEUO0QYTPDFD0jGxsc0wDPRMx7yqzEXTRUlnEtw9__XLf3CjdLHeih3GmxWJS_nDotASVAItFr-fQHCNYWjLOQqO2BuCFjEcm3s94hQ4G_lKTigQ30ERmoyYgRVBU7yrOuISqKa8I19keTFJZvqWE6A/s16000/IMG_7588.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Fabric: </b>Zebras!! But not your classic zebra print - a literal print <i>of </i>zebras. Who knows what originally inspired this purchase?! Love the black and white, and large size of the print. It's a very nice cotton (probably quilting) that I've had in my stash for years! The selvedge says "zahara" De Leon Design Group <span face="Roboto, arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 20px;">✽</span> The Alexander Henry Fabrics Collection c. 2012. It looks like you can still find it on Etsy, a decade later <i>lolol. </i>Looked through my stash to find I liked but didn't care too much about to try making this dress for the first time, just in case it was a horrible disaster, which it wasn't! I didn't know if the pattern pieces would fit, and they almost didn't! I love a good pattern tetris challenge, though :)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWSyd4hxppbJNvFH3xEyCNGas6RBSVwb7qJv09vFRJL3gaW8_Sm1xstOjeI7ITxKZZmQr9nKJ2q0pCBN2a9VelorhrUqF8es31m4xXq7iezyn9_L-RG5kEjYQsIiNVaGn4xrCIfIrvo1mJIoVymPrCc65WVTFjgYY0Vrfvz6Nke83A3EeYc-4sjN4kyA/s2000/IMG_7609.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWSyd4hxppbJNvFH3xEyCNGas6RBSVwb7qJv09vFRJL3gaW8_Sm1xstOjeI7ITxKZZmQr9nKJ2q0pCBN2a9VelorhrUqF8es31m4xXq7iezyn9_L-RG5kEjYQsIiNVaGn4xrCIfIrvo1mJIoVymPrCc65WVTFjgYY0Vrfvz6Nke83A3EeYc-4sjN4kyA/s16000/IMG_7609.jpeg" /></a></div><p>Oh! And check the label, from my favorite new label creator extraordinaire - <a href="https://insidevoiceslabels.com/" target="_blank">Inside Voices Labels</a>. As soon as I found her website, I lost my mind and bought multipacks galore! They make me LOL every time I see one! Now my husband enjoys helping me pick labels - this one was his idea <i>muuuahahahaha</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOc-n37MYsBK8xeVKzDZ47O4_bh08s7aq3ciXFy3sbwclrrCE0yd-0PLn--_bsjSrA6zKAuMIIYRWLrn1YQaqlmJlnAt9i69OCmrB8e3lXqfObIk7a4eAnOJ1eHWdcIDf3HkTmBMBAntHM0lViN1tkXqaPPVg0ZvFhMQ0nkXXFO2WB06thaQjIuAlxlA/s2000/IMG_7611.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOc-n37MYsBK8xeVKzDZ47O4_bh08s7aq3ciXFy3sbwclrrCE0yd-0PLn--_bsjSrA6zKAuMIIYRWLrn1YQaqlmJlnAt9i69OCmrB8e3lXqfObIk7a4eAnOJ1eHWdcIDf3HkTmBMBAntHM0lViN1tkXqaPPVg0ZvFhMQ0nkXXFO2WB06thaQjIuAlxlA/s16000/IMG_7611.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZvnFClwp_SdiQUcsqooq_DgBTmlKiBvfmEA12sPG2RVHo2LzQcIRSVq8WivkxPX0_vrZoatEudyuME0O9Jyxc6tblZkc7pGaxa3CK8TCAYh4fjWnVyHlbjYr7BexndvUWmoElBQt8nTROgvWB4aWOtOSu1aRko4yYTZ7hOosGIhOPj5X7rpzs65k_Ew/s2000/IMG_7600.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZvnFClwp_SdiQUcsqooq_DgBTmlKiBvfmEA12sPG2RVHo2LzQcIRSVq8WivkxPX0_vrZoatEudyuME0O9Jyxc6tblZkc7pGaxa3CK8TCAYh4fjWnVyHlbjYr7BexndvUWmoElBQt8nTROgvWB4aWOtOSu1aRko4yYTZ7hOosGIhOPj5X7rpzs65k_Ew/s16000/IMG_7600.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: #555555; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">❤ Sally</span></span></div>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-18719642760911493332022-06-29T15:28:00.014-05:002022-07-13T16:14:36.469-05:00M7405 Silk Stripe Top<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR28n9LGbcmCjJZS7caCyOosl9nGB5RYOB6Hyjq5fwUbx8xUAosO2T3OgtMrxrXdp4uzl3gaVE5onggQMs-JWbIuyjX1cP_XtLb-r9TkPobX63Xci3uC8h8Az09_ht8xysA1n_AmAS3fXT8L3IJOCqtFarNNYqFcmzwwJ7IDjPPFQhchMd635t7QGw_Q/s2000/IMG_7229.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR28n9LGbcmCjJZS7caCyOosl9nGB5RYOB6Hyjq5fwUbx8xUAosO2T3OgtMrxrXdp4uzl3gaVE5onggQMs-JWbIuyjX1cP_XtLb-r9TkPobX63Xci3uC8h8Az09_ht8xysA1n_AmAS3fXT8L3IJOCqtFarNNYqFcmzwwJ7IDjPPFQhchMd635t7QGw_Q/s16000/IMG_7229.jpeg" /></a></div><p>Sewing from the stash! This striped silk just says SUMMER. I've had it for years and never figured out what to make with it, until now!</p><p>One of the most fun, but also most stressful parts of sewing clothes is deciding which pattern and which fabric to put together. This was a tricky one, due to the slippery, semi-sheer silk and bold stripes. I wanted clean / easy finishes so I wouldn't pull my hair out - lol. I decided on a tie neck halter top, using a dress pattern I've <a href="http://thequirkypeach.blogspot.com/2016/09/sewing-friends-marriage-and-flamingos.html">made before</a>, shortened to a tank</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFd7Q4VZBTDUvcRRMGUyYOlPWGlgbtxBQqVQsY-ayGK-NzQETyiRv0FhMzH2BvTjvf6nWQej9wiEe-4XmsIwTXEC8Iy__6TM7EiIVRZjGLcu-o4co-cB6r2dT8_v2O4jm2g2Re70SPc4mzRRxZp4P6J0EwTeD-lAOZw_-1R91NmTXjNkoji0SJ-fv1w/s2000/IMG_7240.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFd7Q4VZBTDUvcRRMGUyYOlPWGlgbtxBQqVQsY-ayGK-NzQETyiRv0FhMzH2BvTjvf6nWQej9wiEe-4XmsIwTXEC8Iy__6TM7EiIVRZjGLcu-o4co-cB6r2dT8_v2O4jm2g2Re70SPc4mzRRxZp4P6J0EwTeD-lAOZw_-1R91NmTXjNkoji0SJ-fv1w/s16000/IMG_7240.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi53TzY4UxE8-HrXUoRz7xKqlIut8GOB4RZmg3jBn4S6i13J_dQkCOzr5YQLP2U3pqJvvDE0OuttvCGrvMNG6dPK7it7oVPcLr8JtNmveDooV-9eOwE-pJpgp2tZLXZmLBO62LPkwK1uu3mKcdqrzkZykNz8ntpeS9CNruMU7BAGBIp5WnIiQhx7Y7vCg/s2000/IMG_7308.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi53TzY4UxE8-HrXUoRz7xKqlIut8GOB4RZmg3jBn4S6i13J_dQkCOzr5YQLP2U3pqJvvDE0OuttvCGrvMNG6dPK7it7oVPcLr8JtNmveDooV-9eOwE-pJpgp2tZLXZmLBO62LPkwK1uu3mKcdqrzkZykNz8ntpeS9CNruMU7BAGBIp5WnIiQhx7Y7vCg/s16000/IMG_7308.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p><b>Pattern: </b>McCalls 7405 dress shortened into tank top, size XS </p><p>Mods: raised armholes at side seam, wider and longer neck tie</p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Fabric:</b> <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49) rgb(49, 49, 49) rgb(228, 231, 233); caret-color: rgb(212, 212, 213); color: #313131; text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px;">Blue and Ivory Paint Stripe Silk</span><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49) rgb(49, 49, 49) rgb(228, 231, 233); caret-color: rgb(212, 212, 213); color: #313131; text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px;"> De Chine - Cali Fabrics (2016) - 1 yard</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border-color: rgb(49, 49, 49) rgb(49, 49, 49) rgb(228, 231, 233); caret-color: rgb(212, 212, 213); color: #313131; text-size-adjust: auto; word-spacing: 1px;">Featuring a "Feminist" tag from Stitch Collective</span></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBeevKi-SAbPgREh4GnBfHuYcKo1UzGy5QhUMqFC3PyNVtJy4Wa0liWG5nGaVL5ZiVkEGjF25B0xoZFhBSRFm1mXr1M6XspKJ81Z55ILL6g4pNPgANGx_Xz9NGVMH9mQBPIRfFRtzpB-IEl0HE05nW9AjWbkZAFeENoNEEK-gAzVKXwJ7XbjiUbuHXQ/s2000/IMG_7269.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAKnNt3i1i597ozfElFOltwc2XLqiYBhx8Aa5ZwQJ6WpDr9ym1UtA6q6HcjfFE_b4MJUt72tg7Xv2u1474oNuy1L19wqe4bVLUOD_mD1hkDuGqeV8FvmCho2PgFIXHs_CPBLcPPFjn3Vhsu7Ye85SCYUdqI04Go9KfAMUG0_nB-93j5u9ns5fNE-LNA/s2000/IMG_7286.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAKnNt3i1i597ozfElFOltwc2XLqiYBhx8Aa5ZwQJ6WpDr9ym1UtA6q6HcjfFE_b4MJUt72tg7Xv2u1474oNuy1L19wqe4bVLUOD_mD1hkDuGqeV8FvmCho2PgFIXHs_CPBLcPPFjn3Vhsu7Ye85SCYUdqI04Go9KfAMUG0_nB-93j5u9ns5fNE-LNA/s16000/IMG_7286.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Love how it turned out! It's breezy and cool, and I took my time so the inside is as pretty as the outside. This one is a keeper :)</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: #555555; font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">❤ Sally</span></span></div>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-12862504098312255972022-06-09T14:19:00.002-05:002022-07-06T23:26:08.599-05:00Lavender Shirred Peplum Top<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrvfRVG18sGL6j_WuiQRsHTPCd19LKmCVH2qCuGoX9zDdiuJNQYCXi8sTWx5I_RsAij80CsGf9tJSsYIn58yeEPDNn_zHdS-byodlvraCAi9sCEQaqPxKaEyob124sUg0z3HdRXRuLws903n3tJqRi3fmMlVmG4Quwhxh9DAWan6OFEgtCdeHRvxVDA/s2000/IMG_6512%202.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrvfRVG18sGL6j_WuiQRsHTPCd19LKmCVH2qCuGoX9zDdiuJNQYCXi8sTWx5I_RsAij80CsGf9tJSsYIn58yeEPDNn_zHdS-byodlvraCAi9sCEQaqPxKaEyob124sUg0z3HdRXRuLws903n3tJqRi3fmMlVmG4Quwhxh9DAWan6OFEgtCdeHRvxVDA/s16000/IMG_6512%202.jpeg" /></a></div><p>I <i>SHIR </i>am happy with how my first shirred sewing project turned out - lolol :) Sewn May 2022</p><p>This was a total learning experience! New skill + pattern hacking / mashing = lots of swears, but I'm obsessed with the color of this fabric and refused to give up on it. I love the finished product! The biggest appeal of shirring for me is getting a woven fabric to fit and feel as comfortable as a knit fabric. I also kept swooning over the silhouette: fitted shirred bodice with puff sleeves.</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/AVvXsEiU7kebGBp9Mg9BScBNL2dmk4MPr12_St80THtw0yWfAgiiiEkMKF6OrmQJIu2zyl_IB6JIbxECQYGt-oyhT_Pas3pZnpNtBCw6DI6yJknwwvaQwE-EHT7K2-yav0cupCNu3FJahQDtDigBs_fmX33XNi0-F2QfhKWNHe58nZZ4pz_dTi2EdcPhcH-Dhg/s2000/IMG_6471%202.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU7kebGBp9Mg9BScBNL2dmk4MPr12_St80THtw0yWfAgiiiEkMKF6OrmQJIu2zyl_IB6JIbxECQYGt-oyhT_Pas3pZnpNtBCw6DI6yJknwwvaQwE-EHT7K2-yav0cupCNu3FJahQDtDigBs_fmX33XNi0-F2QfhKWNHe58nZZ4pz_dTi2EdcPhcH-Dhg/s16000/IMG_6471%202.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First up was learning how to shir - it took a lot of experimenting to finally get it to work. I was having the opposite problem of most troubleshooting guides; my fabric was gathering up <i>too </i>much. I tried using different thread and messing with the stitch length and tension, and looked at a ton of tutorials.</div><p>Finally, I found the answer from Victory Patterns, as part of the Sofia sew along. I took apart my machine to adjust the tension on the bobbin case w/ a screwdriver. I just had to change it back to normal after shirring.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJFjkeYAhxVK7FQs8DFfpkDqdxI-RUBtHhcVry5cwpZ0NgLeawgqRK_E_u_NE6PUAIGT7XK3koQpaTMnc92cO1wdEru-vSXK1j_-IBYTLNskHO_Y7wIs3rXGWJr9_0S7cxcukMoICEFs82KKktQWurx1v5qg1y3NBCLWiPk4tsnx4MR_i0VfrsXbhIg/s1500/5C2AA9E9-F809-4BE9-9FEA-F8C6835369A8%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJFjkeYAhxVK7FQs8DFfpkDqdxI-RUBtHhcVry5cwpZ0NgLeawgqRK_E_u_NE6PUAIGT7XK3koQpaTMnc92cO1wdEru-vSXK1j_-IBYTLNskHO_Y7wIs3rXGWJr9_0S7cxcukMoICEFs82KKktQWurx1v5qg1y3NBCLWiPk4tsnx4MR_i0VfrsXbhIg/s16000/5C2AA9E9-F809-4BE9-9FEA-F8C6835369A8%202.jpg" /></a></div><br /><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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6eIevRgQCb2rF5UAUOISrwUdBZBJPtvu43UmyTvzLphbfcbJFUt4gaWYtuKWBos8tFnHFbqqDAe4ZMYUPwdw6HDUldTwBuDUcqlMrWf2Gz4nWw_elr5uYYrCgSkomsDohkZbEVJ5j4THQDF7q2N2S0tR66lEjZTrBR5Y5GnPZCckK0lb-u5jjGebFg/s1500/IMG_6154%202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd6eIevRgQCb2rF5UAUOISrwUdBZBJPtvu43UmyTvzLphbfcbJFUt4gaWYtuKWBos8tFnHFbqqDAe4ZMYUPwdw6HDUldTwBuDUcqlMrWf2Gz4nWw_elr5uYYrCgSkomsDohkZbEVJ5j4THQDF7q2N2S0tR66lEjZTrBR5Y5GnPZCckK0lb-u5jjGebFg/s16000/IMG_6154%202.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First bodice piece shirred VS not - it shrunk SO MUCH<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b>Pattern(s): </b>Bodice - Simplicity 9141 / Sleeves - Butterick 6872 </p><p>While most shirred tutorials are just a rectangle w/ sleeves, I wanted something that fit a little better on the shoulders, and allowed me to wear a normal bra with it. I ended up hacking these a ton to make it fit, and still it wasn't perfect. The Simplicity bodice, even though it had shrunk too much, was still too big/loose. And I should have looked closer at the picture on the pattern envelope - who wants armholes that low?! I had read that using a pattern with armholes was better than just doing a rectangle, but I'm not sure I agree. If I were to do it again with a pattern, I would try the Victory Patterns Sofia.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxZzz_9nSRmlJ34FRA9PR2sigqCyRHz1SPSx_h8TlNWAV2kpKQDz2_4_iDSfzPy2-8cMPiLJeKrRLznFJUxPAYZyOLQMBi0x07B0-wF9OO3yFQEkLvSCI7AxuUGhi1DAQ1Pj-QbvLpLbvj4OCWkvoRXgy4941fon4EPK_4cSdx6tHMkpOhAqLH45wnkw/s2000/IMG_6539%202.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxZzz_9nSRmlJ34FRA9PR2sigqCyRHz1SPSx_h8TlNWAV2kpKQDz2_4_iDSfzPy2-8cMPiLJeKrRLznFJUxPAYZyOLQMBi0x07B0-wF9OO3yFQEkLvSCI7AxuUGhi1DAQ1Pj-QbvLpLbvj4OCWkvoRXgy4941fon4EPK_4cSdx6tHMkpOhAqLH45wnkw/s16000/IMG_6539%202.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOd5Ur3vb85M4ecYxfNfXjtRu5L45VHX99xfJCctlc5W3n6XBdr1JdkPG6egGJUQws9RA8iNZ7JqyyxOsQykf55oq2jikPvYTqSpXiOS8qKKvXFn7iEuO98_fhHOtmBBw6j8f3ykNJAgzLgoROBf0pDJDh9Lt7P7oOdeT3fjMZmvvP8LLrcD-QNHVsQ/s2000/IMG_6532.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOd5Ur3vb85M4ecYxfNfXjtRu5L45VHX99xfJCctlc5W3n6XBdr1JdkPG6egGJUQws9RA8iNZ7JqyyxOsQykf55oq2jikPvYTqSpXiOS8qKKvXFn7iEuO98_fhHOtmBBw6j8f3ykNJAgzLgoROBf0pDJDh9Lt7P7oOdeT3fjMZmvvP8LLrcD-QNHVsQ/s16000/IMG_6532.jpeg" /></a></div><p><b style="font-weight: bold;">Fabric: </b>1.5 yd Cotton Voile in Dark Lavender from Mood (years ago - from my stash :)</p><p></p><p><b>Notes: </b></p><p>Tried 2 kind of elastic thread:</p><p>- Gutermann: thicker and softer - gathered the fabric more than expected, but eventually worked well</p><p>- Dritz: thinner - didn't gather quite as much, but snapped when stretched (infuriating!!)</p><p><a href="https://www.janome.com/accessories/sewing-machine-feet/border-guide-foot/" target="_blank">New presser foot</a> (Janome: Border Guide) for sewing straight parallel rows of shirring instead of winging it or drawing them on w/ chalk</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tb5FCGHDajGg-U6PfQMrbJwLB0iZcoaw0K2tfi4ZWEjfeszfyUDICItSAykpP_YFKCooZzE0QSDq9mSxqLb9L0b0vfHFDBoatX6_eLJJH1KSnrDmfjfVFQsEbDEqHSoJtbQM5ATOf-XqTjf46XUdRSa8uS0I4tcsUgwRqTyXtB3C02JDS4GFKU4W9g/s2000/IMG_6559%202.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9tb5FCGHDajGg-U6PfQMrbJwLB0iZcoaw0K2tfi4ZWEjfeszfyUDICItSAykpP_YFKCooZzE0QSDq9mSxqLb9L0b0vfHFDBoatX6_eLJJH1KSnrDmfjfVFQsEbDEqHSoJtbQM5ATOf-XqTjf46XUdRSa8uS0I4tcsUgwRqTyXtB3C02JDS4GFKU4W9g/s16000/IMG_6559%202.jpeg" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3R0JDiY9y24Wy6Oyx6tAp9d-pgiPn1YwaFisIWy8Tke3cdC3LmX7Yw2OKTZ_lLE0rKx4833y0UVd-3ezqKxq9llrNnfo_sB2MzrY2fCLePv2UMmS3R76dPs7gJY7T2xEFeeP2T-QJne7QTbYoogPHHrREzkSwCHH7yaBinEaDzFz_oo9q2cvafQU0A/s2000/IMG_6549.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3R0JDiY9y24Wy6Oyx6tAp9d-pgiPn1YwaFisIWy8Tke3cdC3LmX7Yw2OKTZ_lLE0rKx4833y0UVd-3ezqKxq9llrNnfo_sB2MzrY2fCLePv2UMmS3R76dPs7gJY7T2xEFeeP2T-QJne7QTbYoogPHHrREzkSwCHH7yaBinEaDzFz_oo9q2cvafQU0A/s16000/IMG_6549.jpeg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44d0a4TueFtRgxyAsIUBOKzqJ0nmHBseS2a1cYZj_S8mKXIN44rTrRBIUp00tU2Rh29UeiF3-wkcRfQsrYnbE7MPx9jTeEp25XoZuuApNU_ZvrGHzGu1lHXNGvf2HdKAx1Bz-TuvKGQl_nls_qizAKFCaXaA4lgFn-fCkt-q9Va0OC2qgK71FiYwUhw/s2000/IMG_6556%202.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj44d0a4TueFtRgxyAsIUBOKzqJ0nmHBseS2a1cYZj_S8mKXIN44rTrRBIUp00tU2Rh29UeiF3-wkcRfQsrYnbE7MPx9jTeEp25XoZuuApNU_ZvrGHzGu1lHXNGvf2HdKAx1Bz-TuvKGQl_nls_qizAKFCaXaA4lgFn-fCkt-q9Va0OC2qgK71FiYwUhw/s16000/IMG_6556%202.jpeg" /></a></p><p>When all is said and done, I love this top! But there is no way I could recreate it - it took an insane amount of finagling to get everything to look right and fit right. I do feel way more confident in my shirring ability now, so we will see what happens next! </p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: #555555; font-family: inherit; font-size: 18px;">❤ Sally</span></p>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-23336933806361269392022-05-15T08:44:00.005-05:002022-07-08T13:51:31.820-05:00Over the Rainbow Nexus Blouse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_naXYUOr4ncAq0nAKy9cD4e_SLLsJxa2KYCXiznHoDedr0WvcuLCHIJHUEcyEeJWjNBQl40-fm5Tur8cIqZm-mprIVliIZgGMHRH97tv13SrAvn4s3KKE8GG9EBOLdrQpEuUEon7N_lB66ev1ebKpDzo0ILJ2fpnkjWY50VpAIG_x6VezQw9ihdvIg/s2000/IMG_6379.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_naXYUOr4ncAq0nAKy9cD4e_SLLsJxa2KYCXiznHoDedr0WvcuLCHIJHUEcyEeJWjNBQl40-fm5Tur8cIqZm-mprIVliIZgGMHRH97tv13SrAvn4s3KKE8GG9EBOLdrQpEuUEon7N_lB66ev1ebKpDzo0ILJ2fpnkjWY50VpAIG_x6VezQw9ihdvIg/s16000/IMG_6379.jpeg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p>This is the craziest shirt I’ve ever made! The event? Our first elementary school concert in 3 YEARS. The theme? “Weather the Weather” - songs like Here Comes the Sun, Singing in the Rain, and of course Rainbow Connection. And while I already own some weather themed attire (hello - elementary music teacher here - lol), I wanted something especially rainbow-y!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Umuog5aHaKNcF5HHwotw2tkTItBjkIuw1N0cP6BWfCfc-hS4aoK8r0Qn3n3RysbrAoWp8Gh1RmVSLg6ZIYiVut-5YeaSF3bxbBJ3tZ_YbI1IhMTnpLbL2hCa3GHopms3Z4khJHp2ePapmwHED5QyACVPotp94LlrE2qWY7EAqt3pRZdFnaCI8CEyLw/s2000/IMG_6308%202.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Umuog5aHaKNcF5HHwotw2tkTItBjkIuw1N0cP6BWfCfc-hS4aoK8r0Qn3n3RysbrAoWp8Gh1RmVSLg6ZIYiVut-5YeaSF3bxbBJ3tZ_YbI1IhMTnpLbL2hCa3GHopms3Z4khJHp2ePapmwHED5QyACVPotp94LlrE2qWY7EAqt3pRZdFnaCI8CEyLw/s16000/IMG_6308%202.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioLdzac2bDZE_Zy8LC2z9PNHvQ-g4oxUArEIwLMmuLArCe6ht1Dds8m2a6LCX_zTdb1wVC6MaaSP8H8gG1L2B8KNB-PUiwjX1sVCM4Y08e3YPwDwCXbEtk5ot3DPtYnQKcx63Q9wiEN_1e3g2ZwIAl4ZGvoEObJxVP0vU9M2ETH_uK9yZmEMmDlW5pfA/s2000/IMG_6391.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioLdzac2bDZE_Zy8LC2z9PNHvQ-g4oxUArEIwLMmuLArCe6ht1Dds8m2a6LCX_zTdb1wVC6MaaSP8H8gG1L2B8KNB-PUiwjX1sVCM4Y08e3YPwDwCXbEtk5ot3DPtYnQKcx63Q9wiEN_1e3g2ZwIAl4ZGvoEObJxVP0vU9M2ETH_uK9yZmEMmDlW5pfA/s16000/IMG_6391.jpeg" /></a></div><p>If there is one thing I've learned (let's be honest - still trying), it is that I should not try to rush through making something last minute to wear for an occasion that already has plenty of stress on it's own. And so I put the rainbow shirt idea aside, until... covid finally got to us. First my husband, then me - we are super thankful that our symptoms were very mild. We did our best to stay quarantined from each other, and the sewing room is a perfect spot to isolate, so I started working on this top. Then, the morning of the concert, I tested positive too. Talk about a roller coaster of emotion. We had to postpone the concert (covid rain date?), and while staying home, I finished the top. That is the saga of how this top came to be, and why the tag reads "Made in self-isewlation" :)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitEd5s117xPyGm5umQ2b_D5dK3s_VWlhQiVphTRikWymE6F-GRxlfpNesSBqDbOutTEPS86wQ8XfFc8Jnw6wCQh-5hfrCtHF7uTB1FyXoXwMcaBBOkSyS2q-ejPHtKJHdx-r9EsJPsigAb-uhpSIwQizb0_D_rAuin82SBmdgon8g8cEoL3AKQ5M7l9w/s1500/IMG_6299%202.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitEd5s117xPyGm5umQ2b_D5dK3s_VWlhQiVphTRikWymE6F-GRxlfpNesSBqDbOutTEPS86wQ8XfFc8Jnw6wCQh-5hfrCtHF7uTB1FyXoXwMcaBBOkSyS2q-ejPHtKJHdx-r9EsJPsigAb-uhpSIwQizb0_D_rAuin82SBmdgon8g8cEoL3AKQ5M7l9w/s16000/IMG_6299%202.jpeg" /></a></div><p><b>Pattern:</b> Papercut Nexus Blouse (2nd time)</p><p>Size 3 - cropped length plus 2 inches</p><p>I really wanted a pattern that would let the print shine, uninterrupted! The Nexus cropped silhouette of a simple button front with the wide bell sleeves was perfect, albeit a little extra, but I went for it anyways.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Vo9XTkeCHnYn23Qe32mnPJjqOPfp9IhEuKGXEZAkEsl87DWH6VI20gpz4ShKaoHtjRbBmWLS9mAYcWpR62E3ESP0-gY-26D5UjsR-x2NecM4qElPC5knPjbW96yLtwxrDyDnDmpiaThKQa-ZzHfvXIj-RTfuOS5HBmb_h55r2oWTbufCJWb-rnJpYg/s2000/IMG_6369.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Vo9XTkeCHnYn23Qe32mnPJjqOPfp9IhEuKGXEZAkEsl87DWH6VI20gpz4ShKaoHtjRbBmWLS9mAYcWpR62E3ESP0-gY-26D5UjsR-x2NecM4qElPC5knPjbW96yLtwxrDyDnDmpiaThKQa-ZzHfvXIj-RTfuOS5HBmb_h55r2oWTbufCJWb-rnJpYg/s16000/IMG_6369.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b style="font-weight: bold;">Fabric:</b><b> </b>Lewis & Irene "Over the Rainbow" double border print quilting cotton<p></p><p></p><p>I don't often use quilting cotton for clothing anymore, but this print grabbed my eye and my heart! Even while I saw cutting and sewing, I saved the scraps b/c it is so colorful and pretty. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7nl71Zq6MAOJlN2I7eddw00ia1GYqhUiy4JsagkQr2XYolzTw9XWGq6RedzflAv6Dvdf2R0ejyRUndWl1RsfBArcTPZc6aQaE87lc8wLBD_8qo3NJXhEl-1C8vWnv6RyYNju9nFZU1KCoD_I3J3oPvvsKsxfXkNI6GiyOWwE4cDsdS8YQ0wOeXPU1w/s2000/IMG_6393.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7nl71Zq6MAOJlN2I7eddw00ia1GYqhUiy4JsagkQr2XYolzTw9XWGq6RedzflAv6Dvdf2R0ejyRUndWl1RsfBArcTPZc6aQaE87lc8wLBD_8qo3NJXhEl-1C8vWnv6RyYNju9nFZU1KCoD_I3J3oPvvsKsxfXkNI6GiyOWwE4cDsdS8YQ0wOeXPU1w/s16000/IMG_6393.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Thoughts: </b>This is really a beautifully made pattern to sew! The sleeves are *swoon* :) While I totally love the fabric, I'm still getting used to wearing it as a shirt - it's a lot! Lol. But I am definitely going to rock it at our concert in a couple of weeks - can't wait!!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRmYUVIYJmG2CYy96Wasm7eRTiYupbL0gwdGq5DLfOgtwrtFpdYyOqjJ9fnCRqwS3dIZS-Vwr2qX3LYcyFQPQVVFRFdDNIB9JJjZYL1rjedikuET8Rh_3vmouPY5E7ThsEH1mYBHos210tZGqqSv2aYCrx0yfo18hhmla6CTGayTd5YBI-v7UH0ChJg/s2000/IMG_6365.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRmYUVIYJmG2CYy96Wasm7eRTiYupbL0gwdGq5DLfOgtwrtFpdYyOqjJ9fnCRqwS3dIZS-Vwr2qX3LYcyFQPQVVFRFdDNIB9JJjZYL1rjedikuET8Rh_3vmouPY5E7ThsEH1mYBHos210tZGqqSv2aYCrx0yfo18hhmla6CTGayTd5YBI-v7UH0ChJg/s16000/IMG_6365.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: #555555; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">❤ Sally</span></span></div><p></p>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-33800044795046666802022-04-27T21:25:00.000-05:002023-01-06T18:22:01.854-06:00Pastel Stripe Nova Coat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL1eV7rzjIi14fUXHAx_M4Plc46Bdhhz6cKPjx4vB6tXeMMoNtiCxFZIx25oEnEDTM2oiwwtTWhdDjd1d7aIRs5Ln1d8PlDtOZNL2h5nm6v5wHvH2zKa2jPVawg20qXakBRydyDIhoHF0p1aiZXllJ86u7pFn5McwtCR2MNXif5St5nvLLSECLMcp0sg/s2000/IMG_5992.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL1eV7rzjIi14fUXHAx_M4Plc46Bdhhz6cKPjx4vB6tXeMMoNtiCxFZIx25oEnEDTM2oiwwtTWhdDjd1d7aIRs5Ln1d8PlDtOZNL2h5nm6v5wHvH2zKa2jPVawg20qXakBRydyDIhoHF0p1aiZXllJ86u7pFn5McwtCR2MNXif5St5nvLLSECLMcp0sg/s16000/IMG_5992.jpeg" /></a></div><div><p>I have admired this coat in the sewing world for years! I love the cocoon shape and pockets. My favorite version and inspiration is <a href="https://sewnorthco.com/sapporo-coat-stripe-madness/" target="_blank">this striped beauty</a> by Mia at Sew North. Not only are the stripes to die for, but her measurements are similar to mine and I was happy to see how it fit.</p><p>Here in Chicago it stays quite cold well into spring, but I get so sick of wearing puffer coats. I decided that I wanted a warm wool coat that shouted "SPRING!" I also wanted to try playing with stripes, and was ecstatic to find this pastel rainbow stripe tweed on Etsy.</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Y6wMuwzYtaBLAXIFgmJf9aHBZ80QWiF7eKQFylgCM2h-EcQBZeUxi_dJCDmSxNGToNXwCYy7Q7jPitTaFbQDNCfYRI6jvYqmk_rOykmGV-j0EJvJWGSbgI_cWmsJaz5z-u45nWsXIAwR1ZWp-ODfOb-Es5w8c6x3IKwlMxxofv-KLJ0jbvca8zSy9g/s2000/IMG_6007.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Y6wMuwzYtaBLAXIFgmJf9aHBZ80QWiF7eKQFylgCM2h-EcQBZeUxi_dJCDmSxNGToNXwCYy7Q7jPitTaFbQDNCfYRI6jvYqmk_rOykmGV-j0EJvJWGSbgI_cWmsJaz5z-u45nWsXIAwR1ZWp-ODfOb-Es5w8c6x3IKwlMxxofv-KLJ0jbvca8zSy9g/s16000/IMG_6007.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZh-w7SHsPCYTlC5Hw4Jg2oEjqQGLWvfbfwah3yPQUG9OJjrpmrHijNy-qS_F_jolZfqFe51LE4eOhKTf1uyE32IpH0EpavsCB5wiqBhZ6xGHSAjvMjkFK_gafQ6ZhYcYzDBGI4RYgAzC58cW02gmcLTSC_3ZXg89N4tAkFk4kyF_8Rn71FMDk4wN9Q/s2000/IMG_5982.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZh-w7SHsPCYTlC5Hw4Jg2oEjqQGLWvfbfwah3yPQUG9OJjrpmrHijNy-qS_F_jolZfqFe51LE4eOhKTf1uyE32IpH0EpavsCB5wiqBhZ6xGHSAjvMjkFK_gafQ6ZhYcYzDBGI4RYgAzC58cW02gmcLTSC_3ZXg89N4tAkFk4kyF_8Rn71FMDk4wN9Q/s16000/IMG_5982.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibohkERFAX0I9Noy4GkAIbpDYP_-sgBQ21lYaZ1kRSNs-J03IuBnt7J66Gz10oEKUe1U-WWTYhb_OoIQjwk4Z2x4fak8789s9l22QlSx1ei0WU5HOrp5OP0vjqx9JZXHdLwCW8xorxP6ZLU49xVmWXPVFiLMhhkvVv9JVXki9OQDenWFJji1ZTpjYaw/s2000/IMG_5967.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibohkERFAX0I9Noy4GkAIbpDYP_-sgBQ21lYaZ1kRSNs-J03IuBnt7J66Gz10oEKUe1U-WWTYhb_OoIQjwk4Z2x4fak8789s9l22QlSx1ei0WU5HOrp5OP0vjqx9JZXHdLwCW8xorxP6ZLU49xVmWXPVFiLMhhkvVv9JVXki9OQDenWFJji1ZTpjYaw/s16000/IMG_5967.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Pattern: </b>Papercut Patterns Nova Coat (formerly the Sapporo coat)</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Fit: </b>Cut a straight size 3 w/ the long sleeves. I initially wanted to size up at the hips, but many reviews I read said it was unnecessary (enough ease already) and looking at the pattern design, it would be very difficult to grade considering the beautiful cocoon shape and pocket detail. I do wish I had a smidge more room at the hips, especially when pulling it closed for warmth, but c'est la vie. I would also lengthen the sleeve an inch or two.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Fabric: </b>Vintage tweed stripe wool blend coating / suiting fabric, in pastel rainbow colors - found on Etsy :) I lovingly nicknamed this the "Rainbow Rug" coat - the fabric texture and weave reminds me of a rug we have - lol. The fabric is so pretty up close - each thread is a rainbow gradient and it is more vibrant the closer you get. It's lined with ivory kasha satin from Vogue fabrics - my go to coat lining because of it's warmth. </p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhon25m2-GQtZXJbMZzdFb3x_r2VT_PsmfcHP_usXBYs6obpDTNcWb7fD7YW6no9jV7zhgzk-pT_4afrVaXI0o235tIlcbvb5ipsqqIa1tYH7IUb0F7E_7_VYku4Y4Zl-v34MaaGKNGd6v3qual2BehnIAIxRgdm2k_SOKIAMHpaFVFCTgqM1j-_Rzdjg/s2000/IMG_5874.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhon25m2-GQtZXJbMZzdFb3x_r2VT_PsmfcHP_usXBYs6obpDTNcWb7fD7YW6no9jV7zhgzk-pT_4afrVaXI0o235tIlcbvb5ipsqqIa1tYH7IUb0F7E_7_VYku4Y4Zl-v34MaaGKNGd6v3qual2BehnIAIxRgdm2k_SOKIAMHpaFVFCTgqM1j-_Rzdjg/s16000/IMG_5874.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNUkl1Paqi6IXGSxdAr9brfWebDqi98htBgGIZsjsjbJrWiiVwSztC8tlFuhmKGjdyK61n3f14JNMh7BbF5twRa_eBPSUY2fPYhIMVIrMJ9RruJ0YPu4_asudZBJaKDaxR0pO7zcEDBjljjpOcuAmnVQ10rURm_EG1Vae-lXTTjj2UbHlmoyBWJEgVwQ/s2000/IMG_6019.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNUkl1Paqi6IXGSxdAr9brfWebDqi98htBgGIZsjsjbJrWiiVwSztC8tlFuhmKGjdyK61n3f14JNMh7BbF5twRa_eBPSUY2fPYhIMVIrMJ9RruJ0YPu4_asudZBJaKDaxR0pO7zcEDBjljjpOcuAmnVQ10rURm_EG1Vae-lXTTjj2UbHlmoyBWJEgVwQ/s16000/IMG_6019.jpeg" /></a></div><div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgi1I_57XkrNZzJgtsJ8UH2zqUbiwIsTPHYtr-1_kROybivcb893V8q3eqi5uVft9DE50fErWlGc8Mq6_AdmhIDKi_utmN-PB03MchmEef5zr1_eFlssXG-kut2yZ3jAM-E6mT1n2Xc6bNdZiNzYkSFkSBLkIyAr1ZA0BMYmXwWHTeQ4FSHwYdRGMv1Q/s2000/IMG_6015.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgi1I_57XkrNZzJgtsJ8UH2zqUbiwIsTPHYtr-1_kROybivcb893V8q3eqi5uVft9DE50fErWlGc8Mq6_AdmhIDKi_utmN-PB03MchmEef5zr1_eFlssXG-kut2yZ3jAM-E6mT1n2Xc6bNdZiNzYkSFkSBLkIyAr1ZA0BMYmXwWHTeQ4FSHwYdRGMv1Q/s16000/IMG_6015.jpeg" /></a></div><p></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p>P.S. Love the gold stitched "Made By Me" Label (Sarah Hearts) </p><p>I started working on this coat at the beginning of April and had it finished by Easter. I wore it with this yellow vintage dress that has gorgeous floral embroidery. It was given to me by a friend a couple years ago and this is the first time I've dared to actually wear it - lol. Here's a pic of my beautiful family on Easter morning :)</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJc1am80LGFevI0ekAyCD0cp0b-o9aoqcPigJvSU5g1G1Edj3qUAcvo-PpS8MDSHTRKV3eVk8BHt_eSi42DG85M0KHy6ixfFRZjioM4uXDGcgiUp32oCNkO_bMHhk8eqn0_ZE_mR671UmsexkBx4wD0X__ugV32Ugz0MVh9VnO5UdSRNeqiHKwliL8Ew/s1500/IMG_5959.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJc1am80LGFevI0ekAyCD0cp0b-o9aoqcPigJvSU5g1G1Edj3qUAcvo-PpS8MDSHTRKV3eVk8BHt_eSi42DG85M0KHy6ixfFRZjioM4uXDGcgiUp32oCNkO_bMHhk8eqn0_ZE_mR671UmsexkBx4wD0X__ugV32Ugz0MVh9VnO5UdSRNeqiHKwliL8Ew/s16000/IMG_5959.jpeg" /></a></div><p>In conclusion, I loved sewing this coat - it came together beautifully, the fabric was easy to work with (for tweed) and I love the colors. That said, it is still not quite as warm as I was hoping (loose weave) for these freezing cold spring days. I love having it in my closet though! It's fun to look at ;)</p><p><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: #555555; font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">❤ Sally</span></span></p>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755203939875761944.post-18465189629139642362022-03-30T10:00:00.000-05:002023-01-06T18:21:36.667-06:00Black Grid Mélilot Shirt<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/AVvXsEiumbbtGfS0P3c52rZnaRD9vqDlxHWF4spLosphrEcBBhHoVONUg134yYkS5TllgjHh_FFD7usDBCCAgHfYGVIrSvepPxRxG-zxaiB623SAz5juX5VS1aVhmDHoHrI3zovjE_Bk0ph-4JmC1aKWKSjK0TaHmx8KXlTlNVR4w3IQr-DBqwa8MyjGyQnWbw/s2000/IMG_5555.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiumbbtGfS0P3c52rZnaRD9vqDlxHWF4spLosphrEcBBhHoVONUg134yYkS5TllgjHh_FFD7usDBCCAgHfYGVIrSvepPxRxG-zxaiB623SAz5juX5VS1aVhmDHoHrI3zovjE_Bk0ph-4JmC1aKWKSjK0TaHmx8KXlTlNVR4w3IQr-DBqwa8MyjGyQnWbw/s16000/IMG_5555.JPG" /></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="text-align: left;">This top was cut out in our old condo, moved with me, and finished in our new house! I'm a total Deer & Doe Patterns fan girl, and this is yet another beautifully drafted pattern. The curved hem is super flattering, but it also looks cute tucked in. Love the collar buttoned or un-buttoned. The design is a perfect blend of casual and dressy that goes with anything - ideal teacher clothes! While I didn't make it with a specific event in mind, I did end up wearing it for my Improv Level 1 graduation show!</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/AVvXsEjSmx3Bo4LdPBrPI3VUZZgtXcq1kUs99h-J9A0LupG6AdnC3XYzXKgQqtrpa598ovs6lQhuVYRuXYo4vquKSzbkEUz5dbCfi-RCJTEWkH5U76200rIegn5MskxZFyVtFTIzwXM-QITMfhF4qL4RtbsarLmU8v5Gj3HPGLzfAyjPbnya3ZNg7gocKUVmWQ/s2000/IMG_5249.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSmx3Bo4LdPBrPI3VUZZgtXcq1kUs99h-J9A0LupG6AdnC3XYzXKgQqtrpa598ovs6lQhuVYRuXYo4vquKSzbkEUz5dbCfi-RCJTEWkH5U76200rIegn5MskxZFyVtFTIzwXM-QITMfhF4qL4RtbsarLmU8v5Gj3HPGLzfAyjPbnya3ZNg7gocKUVmWQ/s16000/IMG_5249.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWdFjWhUBrPSS-fzooukiW4tk8Q_qbVK07QUT59vSUPsDNyzHxkOUbXZbdrV54z3f4gCadvuLZharP_5t4kzqC1y-FZhXj0zOrz-2r3Gyquv2hvlo4F5-lpvn92fjGFjIxEdbv-_Etmlypllanv_oern0nUR_hPdZqHagkjhRPHHJBHYKurotCy5Nlg/s2000/IMG_5438.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWdFjWhUBrPSS-fzooukiW4tk8Q_qbVK07QUT59vSUPsDNyzHxkOUbXZbdrV54z3f4gCadvuLZharP_5t4kzqC1y-FZhXj0zOrz-2r3Gyquv2hvlo4F5-lpvn92fjGFjIxEdbv-_Etmlypllanv_oern0nUR_hPdZqHagkjhRPHHJBHYKurotCy5Nlg/s16000/IMG_5438.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2bTbEr8hqMiXQ8M0yThW1TaKdfl7l94T4YFUrXFxD5aLCL46pYfXQh3efVypzgOwmddPalyf_z2KujjiPpB2t0URXCYcmtCrigaduJ7AI_PyCU27HyTO_8fnJHDxc3sUzqFYXWEq6ogP2Wm00SX0NX4FqWouVCQEi7c7FlT-704DaBDRippiPpboyDQ/s2000/IMG_5528.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2bTbEr8hqMiXQ8M0yThW1TaKdfl7l94T4YFUrXFxD5aLCL46pYfXQh3efVypzgOwmddPalyf_z2KujjiPpB2t0URXCYcmtCrigaduJ7AI_PyCU27HyTO_8fnJHDxc3sUzqFYXWEq6ogP2Wm00SX0NX4FqWouVCQEi7c7FlT-704DaBDRippiPpboyDQ/s16000/IMG_5528.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Pattern: </b>Deer and Doe Mélilot Shirt, View B: cuffed short sleeves, mandarin collar</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Fabric: </b>Art Gallery Fabrics Rayon in black and white "GRID" print in Negative</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Notes: </b>Vintage square turquoise buttons! I was most excited about finally finding a use for these cool square buttons - love the pop of color they give to the black / white print. However, I was so focused on lining them up w/ the grid print that I missed putting one at the fullest bust point where it always pulls / gapes - oh well - I can always safety pin it :) </p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQc74Ld2LK1t___odUwWItvULIK0kQ9fW_Fru3zbJ2gS51GhFrAIuva1OjXyCgPB3W6HMYpqwPdFmcdpA_j0A8tbnbiniGKW36TZQMJquGGdgkNqH8saicrINImVAN-VaKYWYRZ3uBdkHGCse68OddY0MGN8UmYkSbIwlDIZ0lDp_3_RABSsw8m2xRQ/s2000/IMG_5427.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQc74Ld2LK1t___odUwWItvULIK0kQ9fW_Fru3zbJ2gS51GhFrAIuva1OjXyCgPB3W6HMYpqwPdFmcdpA_j0A8tbnbiniGKW36TZQMJquGGdgkNqH8saicrINImVAN-VaKYWYRZ3uBdkHGCse68OddY0MGN8UmYkSbIwlDIZ0lDp_3_RABSsw8m2xRQ/s16000/IMG_5427.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3bNmYTCHl-HdeM1dXERs4gozYMpjieD3mAcob010FG_YQwJEhW2JPRVK2q0ws0Oyl67wRtyRwXvGgNrcMOlJqFP6A7jyam5Sl35whHEHbTkp34jvkz3Uf3IooCJEsihOWYE9ItSBhzQ3edwP-7cxddoUyUf7w0LvHHvYtNEaxFh5TvHYaxADugmIvAA/s2000/IMG_5361.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3bNmYTCHl-HdeM1dXERs4gozYMpjieD3mAcob010FG_YQwJEhW2JPRVK2q0ws0Oyl67wRtyRwXvGgNrcMOlJqFP6A7jyam5Sl35whHEHbTkp34jvkz3Uf3IooCJEsihOWYE9ItSBhzQ3edwP-7cxddoUyUf7w0LvHHvYtNEaxFh5TvHYaxADugmIvAA/s16000/IMG_5361.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgjM-igsxzY_AU1K2l5Kv3PunBs6xhWOKfBogDJA_keMLmavzUB6LGWdyvl5yVI8uzygedQfl-SVwAkWM8ksOSX5zwPwiWm2ah6ogJ9RBU4KdojVmf-K8rvWg8lcS5ehJZu3NivjTNHB8dvkTo19NCDvdqS6wfOpUZ5hZ-mfrS8gzNabIm5zHR9gM-sQ/s2000/IMG_5608.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgjM-igsxzY_AU1K2l5Kv3PunBs6xhWOKfBogDJA_keMLmavzUB6LGWdyvl5yVI8uzygedQfl-SVwAkWM8ksOSX5zwPwiWm2ah6ogJ9RBU4KdojVmf-K8rvWg8lcS5ehJZu3NivjTNHB8dvkTo19NCDvdqS6wfOpUZ5hZ-mfrS8gzNabIm5zHR9gM-sQ/s16000/IMG_5608.JPG" /></a></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: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I think it looks equally cute tucked in and worn loose, with jeans or a skirt, layered or on it's own, etc! Here's where I would normally say something about how I will definitely be making more of them in the future, but that seems to be the blog curse to ensure I never make it again (lolol), so instead... </span><span style="text-align: left;">a pic of the shirt (and me) from the big night! :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></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/AVvXsEgGB4fgvGpP5fvSSL3L8sgzI18iazIw9ZKoQwz0GP0TzbDF3mNfiJKuBMne_lsImaUVXYC-sj2DaJkQbhj7CmlzBMepHoInJsQfUdMuqhWQZoHLZslr2cGzfiJpRBP-YBQdwW9ZcTDIgg16ThAzSAmRwHqLtR9ssJIzzO8gxMZUzsfffoqvsmPqZYsx4Q/s1500/IMG_3163.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGB4fgvGpP5fvSSL3L8sgzI18iazIw9ZKoQwz0GP0TzbDF3mNfiJKuBMne_lsImaUVXYC-sj2DaJkQbhj7CmlzBMepHoInJsQfUdMuqhWQZoHLZslr2cGzfiJpRBP-YBQdwW9ZcTDIgg16ThAzSAmRwHqLtR9ssJIzzO8gxMZUzsfffoqvsmPqZYsx4Q/s16000/IMG_3163.jpeg" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(85, 85, 85); color: #555555; font-size: 18px; text-align: left;">❤ Sally</span></div></div>thequirkypeachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.com0