tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38144085088392077802024-03-13T20:42:22.564-07:00Sew Chic MamaJoin me on my sewing adventures!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-11593942389008734952016-06-08T10:19:00.000-07:002016-06-08T10:21:21.100-07:00Janome Coverpro 1000cpx Binding Tutorial using industrial binders<div style="text-align: center;">
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I sew with knits a lot and by alot I mean almost exclusively!. So it's no wonder I had to have a coverstitch machine. I ended up purchasing a Janome Coverpro 1000cpx coverstitch machine with a table. It's a wonderful machine for coverstitching on knit fabrics. It is finicky with its settings and as such a little bit of a pain in the behind to learn how to bind with it. I never purchased the original plate and binder as I felt it was insanely overpriced.<br />
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You can use industrial binders on the machine you just need a way of attaching them to the bed of the machine. You can use the original binder plate that comes together with a binder available through Janome dealers, you can buy one on ebay through <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/SHARP-SEWING-SUPPLIES?_trksid=p2047675.l2563">Sharp Sewing Supply</a> or through <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/fits-JANOME-COVERPRO-900-1000-1000CP-1000CPX-Base-Binder-Attachment-Plate-/390983169797?hash=item5b0869b705:g:kDEAAOSwg3FUcThc">NgoSew</a> on ebay, or you can make your own plate to hold the binder onto the machine bed or use sticky tack and adhere it to some sort of table. (Note: I've never used the plate through the dealers or sharps or Ngosew so use it at your own risk) The above photo is of the binders I own. There are different types of binders available. For our purposes we will discuss A and B binders.<br />
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A binders are used exclusively for knit fabric as they leave a fold on the top of the binding and the underside of the binding is the raw edge that is encased in the backside of the coverstitch. It's a great choice for knits as it creates less bulk (esp. at seams). B binders double fold on both sides of the binding. I prefer using the B binders on my treadle machine using bias binding. You can use B binders on the coverstitch machine and use a chain stitch but I haven't as of yet because I'm unsure how long a chain stitch would hold up to consistent pulling esp. at the neckline.<br />
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I've owned my cover pro for over 5 years now and for most of that time I used sticky tac to adhere it to the extension table. It honestly works nicely even if it's really tacky looking. Recently my children can't seem to leave my sticky tac alone and are constantly stealing it. So I changed my setup to include a metal plate I picked up at the hardware store. The holes on the metal plate were centred perfectly to match the holes of the bed of the cover pro (the first set of holes to the right of the needle). I just had to increase the size of the holes a tiny bit. I had to purchase a drill bit to drill through the metal. I used the white screws that came with the machine to adhere the metal plate to the bed of the machine. Then adhered the binder to the metal plate with bolts and screws and washers. I honestly prefer the sticky tac the most as the binder can rest closer to the foot of the machine and it's quicker to remove and set up. I also use the clear foot for my machine as it gives me better visibility. There are various sizes in both of the A and B binders. I use the 3/8" finished A binder the most. The cut size is the size you cut the binding before it passes through the binder. I cut my binding 1 1/8". However the thinner the fabric the more you might have to cut it. a finer jersey can be cut wider and spray starch applied to it to prevent it from curling. Stabilizing it with a tricot interfacing may help and I'm currently experimenting with it. For beginners I suggest baby rib knit fabric to use as the binding material. The rib knit is just cut straight (it doesn't have to be cut on the bias) it should be cut with a rotary cutter and ruler though as it does have to be precise.</div>
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The two top screws on the binder adjust the top and bottom brackets on the binder. When lining up the binder, the bottom binder bracket should be slightly to the right of the left needle. I have my bottom bracket pushed all the way to the right (as far as it goes). The top bracket is about 1/8" to the left of the left most needle. Once you've threaded the binder and pulled it to the back, the folded binding should rest between the metal parts on the clear foot. It is very important to go slow with this setup because the binding can shift as the binder isn't as close to the foot as it should be. This is why I prefer using sticky tac to adhere it to my extension table.<br />
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The top settings are 2.5 Orange needle and 4 blue needle. the looper is set at 3 but reduce the tension down to 1 over the seam - go slow over seams. </div>
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the slider is to the right and the differential feed is set to 0.5 and the stitch length 4.</div>
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Always test your binder first with scrap fabric. When everything is right adhere seam stabilizer to both shoulder seams (you can use clear elastic as well to stabilize or a knit/tricot stabilizer - if using the knit/tricot stabilizer you only have to apply it to the side that touches the feed dogs so it doesn't stretch/distort the seam). Sew/serge only 1 shoulder seam.</div>
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With right side of fabric facing up put the fabric into the middle of the groove and sew the entire neckline reducing the tension of the looper down at the seam. </div>
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Baste the ends of the bindings (right sides together) with your sewing machine.</div>
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Using a small crochet hook weave in the ends and then tie a knot.</div>
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Tack down the seam you just sewed and tie off your ends.</div>
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Here's some pants I made for ds#1. They were made in size 122cm with 5/8" seam allowance added. I believe I added a few 2-3" to the length so that I can lengthen them when the time comes as ds#1 is growing like a weed. The only thing I messed up on was the pocket (which I should have made 1/4" seam allowance as the 5/8" sa is to high and as a result he can't actually use the pockets. I realized after I had sewed the side seams this and at that point I wasn't willing to seam rip to fix my mistake.<br />
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Here's a more unclose view of the the pocket detailing. The front leg portion has a 3 piece pattern split around the knee. I really do like the look of it especially with the corduroy as the lines add dimension to the finished pants. However its not the easiest pattern especially for a beginner. </div>
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The above photo shows the beautiful topstitching of the pants that gives it a more RTW look and feel. I used my snap press dk-98 Kam press to add the nipple rivets to. I purchased the rivets from <a href="http://www.dot-gas.com/">Dot Gas</a> which is a wholesale supplier that sells to the general public. They're prices aren't that amazing but I ran into limited options for nipple rivet dies. I live in Canada and as such shipping costs are insanely high from the US to Canada. So I purchased the dot gas adapter so my snap press can use industrial dies and then that way I can use industrial die sets in the future. The clear plastic box houses the adapter piece and the industrial die set for the dk-98 press. In future, I hope that the <a href="https://grommetmart.com/product/53/95mm-nippel-rivets100-pcs-set-per-bag.html">Grommet Mart</a> nipple rivets will work with my press. I didn't want to have to buy another press and the dies from Grommet Mart are insanely overpriced not to mention the cost of shipping would have been about equal to what I purchased for the adapter and rivets anyways.<br />
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I also purchased some more dies to my dk-98 from <a href="http://www.kamsnaps.com/">Kam Snaps.</a> I actually originally purchased my press from them. I'm not that happy though that they are discontinuing the metal dies for the press hence the reason I purchased so many at once. I purchased the 7mm grommet die, Utility spring #20, and fashion spring #20. They are good quality dies and I do like my press just really upset with their business practice of discontinuing the dies for the machines that they carry. The good thing I learned through it all is that once you buy the die sets you can usually find the hardware for them to fit. They were out of stock on the #20 fashion spring hardware so i purchased the die and looked on ebay to find something that fit. I purchased the hardware from <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/gcishoponline?_trksid=p2047675.l2563">this guy</a> on ebay, the price was cheap enough to see if they worked and they did plus the shipping doesn't kill you to Canada.<br />
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I have stummbled across another company that sell hardware/presses and lots more of it than Kam snaps. <a href="http://goldstartool.com/">Goldstartool </a> also carries snap presses. Their die sets are cheaper and looks quite similar to the dk-93 kam snap press. It's dies are screw in not flat shank so I'd have to purchase the press. I'm seriously considering purchasing their machine and corresponding die sets as they carry a wide assortment of hardware. I can't believe the rollarcoster I've had for one machine that does it all. Sadly I don't think there's such thing especially when I still have to take into consideration the cost of the dies/hardware and their shipping costs. I don't regret buying my Kam snap press as I still have the ability to buy wholesale industrial die sets and their corresponding hardware.</div>
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I also modified the pattern to add an adjustable waistband just like in RTW kids clothing. Below is a photo to show you what I mean. I also didn't have any button hole elastic on hand so I used knitted elastic and just slit some openings in it. I then hemmed the pants using my blind hemmer (industrial machine) so that I can easily lengthen them when ds#1 grows.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-82590673037553427172013-10-21T20:43:00.001-07:002013-10-21T20:43:11.107-07:00what I've been up to lately...<div style="text-align: center;">
Well, all the major renovations aside from bathrooms and outside porches have been completed thanks to my wonderful husband who's stuck by me when I just wanted to pull out my hair and his. That's not to say that there isn't work to be done just now it's my time to shine. I love to decorate and keep a tidy house but lets be realistic - since having children my house isn't as spotless as I'd like it and truth be told I'd rather do something that doesn't get undone. So onto my project. Dh's mother's bday was at the end of August and our gift to her was a new coffee table for her living room. Using Ana whites plans I built this lovely table but there was one flaw in the plans - that the trudle box (short sides) should be shorter in length by the actual size of your 2x2 (this one protruded the depth of the 2x2). I ended up using colonial american stain for the table top and 3 coats of semi-gloss poly then I primed and painted the bottom in white with distressing to the faux fronts using a stain pen.</div>
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And together I turned them into this for a total cost of $50 in supplies (I used the crown and wood for the mirror from my scrap wood pile) I still have to decorate it but I'm planning on making my own picture frames and nick-nacs for it so this is going to have to wait for the time being</div>
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I also ended up sewing the jalie 2908 pattern that pr member rave about and I got to tell you that I love it. Now all I have to do is invest in some good quality rivets because I'm not sure I will ever buy a pair of jeans again!</div>
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I also have been busy getting our front hallway done up in time for halloween. To the left of the picture below, I made a coat rack which also serves as a photo ledge. The top of the ledge is made from door jambs which has ridges cut out which is perfect for putting pictures onto. I then stained it all in dark walnut. The curtain was a new addition to the front hallway. Now none of our neighbours can see in our house!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-58983440895134326602013-09-27T13:01:00.000-07:002013-09-27T13:01:03.847-07:00Sew - sew - sew! Fair's a coming!<div style="text-align: left;">
Dh has been bugging me for the past couple of years to enter some of my sewing projects into the fair, so this year I entered 5 items (to make up for all the years he's been bugging me to enter!) </div>
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Ottobre 5/2012 #1 - first place winner</div>
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here is my version of the tunic! I shortened it quite significantly - 5 inches - yes 5 inches - I guess I'm a little bit short - lol. Anyways this tunic falls just below my bum and when paired with knee high boots and leggins - it will be oh so comfortable! I used a lightweight navy linen that I purchased from fabric.com a few years ago. I also left off the pockets and zipper. I then handstitched the bottom and neck facing using white jean thread! I love this top and for less than 10$ I have a one of a kind top! A couple of months ago I also purchased a whole bunch of sewing machine feet from ebay (finally after years of having just the feet that came with my janome). One of those machine feet was a ruffler foot. I think I paid $12.00 or so for it but I can see why people like this foot and it came in mighty handy for doing this project. I enter this into our local fair and it won 1st place and a $25 gift certificate to fabricland!<br />
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Ottobre 1/2011 #13 - Ruffled skirt (denim - centre top front) First place winner<br />
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This skirt was my first ever separating zipper! The pattern is a great pattern only I think that the waistband really should have included an adjustable waist. and when I was doing the waistband facing I should have used white bobbin thread not navy blue! The next project that I do, I'm planning on using a double sided fusing tape to hold the inner facing seam allowance down so i cant topstitch the outer facing with precision - hopefully this makes the facing look cleaner.<br />
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Create Kids Couture - Elena's twirly peasant dress - with short sleeves - First place winner!<br />
I love this pattern! It's simple and easy with a dramatic finished look! all the ruffles were hand done :/ as I hadn't received my ruffler foot yet.<br />
I loved this pattern so much I decided to make it for my niece in less dramatic colours and entered it into a different category. It won 2nd place<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-75682693242328647782013-05-15T22:57:00.001-07:002013-05-15T22:57:55.480-07:00Sewing and woodworkingSo I'm not the best blogger out there but I have good reasons. We are expecting our fourth child soon and we have been hard at work getting ready for her. Yes I said it - it's a GIRL - finally after 3 boys - I'm so excited to get to sew some girl clothes now. So we have been hard at work finishing off the attic so that we could move all my crafting stuff out of the spare bedroom - so that we could fix the cottage cheese textured walls, build a closet and refloor the roof. This house is a labour of love....and heartache. Renos aren't fun! especially when you have so much to do and very little time to do it. Dh is soooo stressed and I'm stressed because I can't do as much as I'd like being pregnant. Anyways in the last 3 months I've finished off the curtains in the family room - wow what a task that was.<br />
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Don't you love the toys in the toyroom! I love how they migrate into the family room within mins of the kids being up :) Anyways they are done and I am so happy with the results. They definitely keep the drafts out. Here's another angle of the room - o how I love this room! </div>
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I have to shamefully admit that I haven't done a ton of sewing this past year but that because there really wasn't a great spot for it - the spare bedroom had everything in it but other things around the house had to be done before I could get back to sewing. In the process I learnt how to build furniture. So when it was time to furnish the attic (my new sewing room) I wanted to build everything, mostly because I couldn't afford the price of custom as the attic stairs are steep as steep can get. Dh thought I was nuts but he soon realized I CAN DO IT, YES I CAN! So here's what the attic looked like when we bought this house.</div>
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As I've mentioned before, dh and I bough a fixer upper! It was (and is still) in need of some renovations . The family room as come along way since we moved into this house in May. All that is left are curtains and pictures / interior decorating. This room is actually huge - it's difficult to see in the pictures but it's 14 feet x 20 long. All of the windows are different heights and the ceiling are 10 feet tall. Here's what the family room looked like before - dated and in serious need of some tlc.</div>
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The wood panelling and carpet were the first to go. We then added a small powder room to the left of the door. Hardwood floors were added instead of carpet (as I despise carpet immensely with little kids and dogs) as well as crown moulding and newer baseboards that matched the old baseboards in the rest of the house. The walls were in desperate need of repair and wallpaper chair- rail were removed. The only problem with this room is it's shear size and that all the windows in it are completely different sizes. So I decided to make all the drapes 98'' (based on the tallest window) to give it a little bit of symmetry and uniform look. The drapes are made with home dec outer fabric, double napped interlining and drapery lining on the backside. I attempted to blind hem stitch these with my domestic home sewing machine but was dis-satisfied with the results. The drapery lining was puckering and looked awful from the backside. So I bit the bullet and invested in a portable blind hem machine. I got a Consew 75T blind hemmer off ebay for $214 shipped to my United States address as a Christmas present from my dh. Why I went to this extreme just to make curtains - well truth be told we have over 30 windows in our house and making interlined curtains is a heck of a lot cheaper than buying them. The curtains I made for the windows in the family room alone based on the size of the windows and interlining, I checked on Sears website and they were a whooping $1300 each panel - that $2600 each window or $7800 for all the windows - I assume because I wanted them interlined - mainly to keep the drafts out of this place not that there are many but it is after-all an old house and new windows aren't in the budget right now - although for the cost of the curtains I priced at Sear, I'm sure new windows are cheaper than buying curtains. </div>
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Anyways, I'm really pleased with my new blindhemmer machine - it doesn't go over the really thick areas with the double folds of home decor fabric and linterlining and lining altogether, but I knew this when I purchased it as it is a lighter weight machine. I just hand stitched those areas. Eventually, I plan on opening a small home based sewing business to sew home decor and basic alterations so this machine will come in handy - if I get bigger and new a more industrial blindhemmer than I will buy it them but for now this works for me and for the price I couldn't go wrong. There was only one thing I did off the book - and that was I used pennies for my drapery weights instead of buying them - I know they were only $2.00 for 4 at fabricland but I only paid 6 cents per panel and no one know they are there anyways.</div>
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So here is one of the 3 windows finished, please also keep in mind that these are my first curtains I've ever made (yes honestly) and I really love how they turned out.) They are triple pinch pleated drapes.</div>
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(blind hemmer stitching - Oh doesn't it look so professional)</div>
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(bottom hem - yes it's only a single fold but I really don't care that it's not double - know one but me will notice)</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-53369920972199192482012-12-06T20:32:00.001-08:002012-12-06T20:32:31.393-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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So here are my latest creations. A medicine cabinet and wall shelf for our new main floor bathroom. Oh what a luxury it is to have a bathroom on the main floor of our house again. Since we moved here in May our 1914 year old home did not have a bathroom on the main floor. It's a fairly small powder room, however it's right next to the kitchen and family room. With having youngsters it's such a treat because I don't have to cart them the stairs anymore just to use the toilet and make sure they stay out of trouble. It's all conveniently packed into the family room. So what's a stay at home mom to do when decorating a bathroom on a tight budget. Turn to building! I have learned a lot about myself these past couple of months, that I truly am compatible of doing things I didn't think were possible. If I just open my mind and try - I can learn to do anything.</div>
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The wall shelf was simple. I used a scrap 1x6 for the backside, 1x3 on top for the shelf part and finished if off with crown moulding and return mitres. </div>
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The medicine cabinet I had to design from scratch as I wanted the crown moulding on top. For the finish - I matched the paint to the mirror I got at home sense with my bday money. I first painted it a chaarcoal grey then a taupe/grey mix - then lightly distressed the edged for the charcoal grey to show through.<br />
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Wall shelf : all the wood used were scraps from from projects and I got the hooks for $5 in the summer from a garage sale.<br />
the medicine cabinet cost $20 in wood - the b-board was scrap.<br />
with paint the total cost of this project was less than $50 as I have a ton of paint left for other projects.<br />
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(not bad when the cheapest medicine cabinet I could find was 130$ for a cheap melamine cabinet</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-33503565863665718402012-10-15T11:15:00.001-07:002012-10-15T11:15:29.117-07:00Sewing? O where have you been?We recently moved into our new 98 year old home in May of this year. It's been a while since I've sewn despite having a dedicated room to sew in, I don't really have the time or ambition to sew much right now. I like an organized sewing room not a messy one. I can't even move in it because boxes are still everywhere in there. I can't find a thing. I was thinking of unpacking it but why really? when I will just have to repack it to bring it up to the attic area in (hopefully fingers crossed) near future. So what did this crazy sewing nut do, I brought my sewing machine downstairs, LOL. I wanted to make this really cute valance that I saw on pinterest. I loved the colour of fabric I choose. They were really simple to make and a quick sew - just the perfect sewing project to get me in the mood again to sew.<br />
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But truth be told it will be a while before I can sew like I used to, again. So much stuff to do to this house. WIth having 3 boys all 4 and under makes diy time - fix up your house time (when they are sleeping). So instead of sewing I learned how to build things. Okay truth be told I would never thought in a million years I would be able to build things but I like what I like and I really can't afford the stuff I like (sometime being a stay-at-home mom has some minor disadvantages - $ - mind you even if I had a full-time job I still wouldn't be able to afford the stuff I like lol ;) ) While looking up ways of refinishing furniture to make this house our home, I stumbled on Ana white's website, and learned of one of the best tools The kreg jig. I love it and now so does my house. I decided to build a bookcase for my kids' toy room. It turned out amazing and I truley love the colour. Only thing is that now I want to redo the curtains in more of a nautical theme. My dh gave me a hard time with this as it took a lot of time to do - when it comes to power tools, you can only use them during certain times of the day (not at nap time and not when the kids are sleeping cause the neighbours will get mad too) so it left my dh as solo daddy daycare for 2 whole evenings but really thats not that much in the grand scheme of things. It definitely made me more self-assured that I can do it too.<br />
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I also decided to build the boxes using 1x4's and up cycled plywood from the fugly built-in from the dining room. I image transferred a clipart image on to the boxes to denote the contents. Then I added twine for some handles and stained them with the stain I got from BM as-is section for a whooping $5.00 for nearly 3/4 of a gallon </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-62152555041018494452012-04-30T20:02:00.000-07:002012-04-30T20:04:08.049-07:00Sewing update!Wow where does the time go? We finely found a new (old 98 years to be exact) house that has the potential to be a great house for our family. We are moving in less than two weeks. The unfortunate part is that the my beloved sewing room has been taken down (as it's coming with me) here is what is used to look like.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/5006466667/" title="Sewing Room machine table by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img alt="Sewing Room machine table" height="375" src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4130/5006466667_9e343573e4.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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The exciting thing is that I get to design a new sewing space all to my self, in the attic of our new home! I just wonder how long it will be before I have a completed sewing room again. When we move my sewing room will go into the 5th bedroom which we have named the "cottage cheese room" because the texture on the wall bears a striking resemblance to that of cottage cheese. The house has great potential but it needs a lot of tlc/updating. It hasn't been updated in 20 yrs.</div>
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We have been looking for a couple of years for a house that meets our criteria, however it became evident that unless we put some hard work into fixing something up, that we would never be able to afford what we wanted/needed in a house. To be honest, I never really wanted to move mainly because I love our house and it would have been paid off in 14yrs but unfortunately this house is just becoming to small for our growing family. </div>
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The last bit of sewing that I did before the sewing room was dismantled and put into boxes for storage was this purse - Simplicity 2685 View D. It was one of the items that went into a door prize for a mom to mom sale that our church organized. The money raised form the sale will buy mosquito netting for families in Africa, to prevent malaria. I have sewn from this pattern before but I didn't sew the flap on it the first time. I like how it turned out but realized after that I didn't follow the directions on this one as the top portion of the flap is supposed to be sewn into the top seam. Ah well, lesson learned (maybe) next time follow the directions!</div>
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Jalie 3132</div>
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I had to have this pattern when it came out. The funny thing is that I purchased it with the intention of making the nursing version of the top however felt that I really liked non-nursing version better. The only change I made was to add a contrasting binding to the kangaroo pocket using my cs machine. I used cotton interlock from fabric.com for it and it feels great.<br />
<br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-56283713525481805572012-01-20T20:11:00.001-08:002012-01-20T20:35:03.410-08:00Christmas Sewing 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6539427285/" title="PC180021 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6539427285_d077e073b5.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="PC180021" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ottobre Woman 5/2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6734093773/" title="PC180020 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6734093773_c1ecef816b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="PC180020" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ottobre Woman 5/2010 #11 Nanette</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6497084097/" title="Ottobre 06/2004 #2 Footed pants by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6497084097_09201977eb.jpg" width="342" height="500" alt="Ottobre 06/2004 #2 Footed pants" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ottobre 6/2004 #2 Footed pants</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6497083293/" title="Stretch and sew 2085 yoked nightgown by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6497083293_c33aca7b60.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Stretch and sew 2085 yoked nightgown" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stretch and Sew 2085 Yoked nightgown</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6464385211/" title="PC060009 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6464385211_a68a67e79f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="PC060009" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lavender eye pillow</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6464384755/" title="Christmas pjs by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6464384755_4505956dcb.jpg" width="472" height="500" alt="Christmas pjs" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shirts: ottobre 6/2010 #15 undershirt pattern</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pants: Ottobre 6/2009 #35 Stripy-legs long johns<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6440111545/" title="Jalie 2327 Boy's underwear front by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6440111545_2d81d96f15.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Jalie 2327 Boy's underwear front" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jalie 2327 Boy's underwear boxers</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6428604365/" title="PB290023 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6428604365_c7a0de3652.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="PB290023" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Quilt for DS3 (my first ever quilt)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6428604805/" title="PB290024 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6428604805_0c327ffe87.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="PB290024" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Back of quilt</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6428601991/" title="PB290017 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6428601991_b863ce2076.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="PB290017" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simplicity 2278 Misses slippers size large</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6428601207/" title="PB290014 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6428601207_6398391c8b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="PB290014" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pillow case</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6428600837/" title="PB290013 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6228/6428600837_e6b0b4bc49.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="PB290013" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">pillow case</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6428600455/" title="PB290012 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6428600455_e553be6228.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="PB290012" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">pillow case</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6428599705/" title="PB290008 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6428599705_1832de53c0.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="PB290008" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">pillow case</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6428600051/" title="PB290011 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6428600051_e3708cc134.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="PB290011" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">pillow case</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6428603237/" title="PB290020 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6428603237_23e2af0ca5.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="PB290020" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">car caddy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6428604009/" title="PB290022 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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I know that there are tutorials on the internet that explain in detail how to draft your own slipper pattern but I wanted simple, so I decided to splurge for the Simplicity #2278 pattern when it went on sale at my local fabric shop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6317173288/" title="Simplicity 2278 Misses slippers by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6317173288/" title="Simplicity 2278 Misses slippers by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6317173288_4750beb9cb.jpg" width="343" height="500" alt="Simplicity 2278 Misses slippers" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6317173288/" title="Simplicity 2278 Misses slippers by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to use leather for the sole instead of jiffy grip as I had it on hand and it matched perfectly to the pink cotton that I had. Leather is definitely not the easiest thing to sew with and don't suggest it if this is a beginner project. I lined the interior in a contrasting black for dramatic impact. I made one minor change and that was that I omitted the provided strap and instead covered a 10" strip of 1/4" elastic with the contrasting black fabric. This project was actually a draft run to see how it turned out because if it did I was debating on sewing these for Christmas presents for all the woman in our family. It turned out better than expected as you can tell by the pictures. I made one minor mistake (as I was trying to rush it before naptime was over) and that was that I sewed the strap on the left slipper on the wrong side and didn't realize it until I had basted the bottom of the interior and exterior top together :( oh well they still turned out great! I then stitched a beautiful wood flower button onto the slippers so that the elastic would just pull over and loop around it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6317171008/" title="Simplicity 2278 Misses slippers by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6317171008/" title="Simplicity 2278 Misses slippers by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6317171008_2df0a6a8b6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Simplicity 2278 Misses slippers" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6316652217/" title="Simplicity 2278 Misses slippers by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6316652217/" title="Simplicity 2278 Misses slippers by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6057/6316652217_5e217e12f2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Simplicity 2278 Misses slippers" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6316651731/" title="Simplicity 2278 Misses slippers by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6316651731/" title="Simplicity 2278 Misses slippers by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6221/6316651731_c0466708f0.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Simplicity 2278 Misses slippers" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-49385269819232136802011-10-12T19:33:00.000-07:002011-10-12T19:39:47.809-07:00Play pen cover / sheet<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6238842467/" title="Play pen cover by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6238842467_24edcba1d4.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Play pen cover" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the play pen cover that I whipped up for ds3 (due any day now). I desperately needed a cover for our play pen as the mattress doesn't have a removable cover. I ended up with stains that I can get out when ds2 was born (see below). I used the following <a href="http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/02/diy-fitted-sheet-for-pack-n-play.html">tutorial</a> to make this awesome sheet. For the fabric I used minke as it's a polyester (which repels water and won't penetrate through to the mattress) but also because it's oh so soft. It's great quick and easy project that feels so rewarding!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6239360854/" title="PA120001 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6239360854/" title="PA120001 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6041/6239360854_6d98a0bc31.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="PA120001" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-41142293566206291832011-10-12T19:28:00.000-07:002011-10-12T19:33:42.898-07:00Jalie 2793 Empire waist tunic<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6221831311/" title="Jalie 2793 Empire waist tunic (front) by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6114/6221831311_3837302dd4.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Jalie 2793 Empire waist tunic (front)" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Made out of rayon knit. I love this pattern. I'm not really sure if it will fit me after the baby's born but luckily I had wrote down my pre-pregnancy measurements. I did leave off the modesty panel and the back ties.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6221831469/" title="Jalie 2793 Empire waist tunic (neckline) by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6173/6221831469_2ce38bd3bc.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Jalie 2793 Empire waist tunic (neckline)" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6221831609/" title="Jalie 2793 Empire waist tunic (back) by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6221831609/" title="Jalie 2793 Empire waist tunic (back) by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6221831609_c4f2b01831.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Jalie 2793 Empire waist tunic (back)" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-21204177120910168792011-09-30T07:05:00.000-07:002011-09-30T07:12:46.377-07:00Ottobre Woman 5/2010 #11 Nanette Feminine pea coat (in progress)<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6194899271/" title="Ottobre 5/2010 #11 Nanette feminine peacoat by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6171/6194899271_b18f1fcefb.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Ottobre 5/2010 #11 Nanette feminine peacoat" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's one of my favourite projects thus far. Don't get me wrong I hated actually sewing it as I wasn't experienced enough to know a lot of the techniques that were in this pattern, but I decided to dive in and give it a try. It's still not totally complete as I still have to add the buttons to the front (but that will have to wait until after ds#3 is born. </div><div style="text-align: center;">And here's the back view of it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6194895697/" title="P9290004 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6194895697/" title="P9290004 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6194895697_17bf6b667a.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="P9290004" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-28010428434718914312011-09-30T06:58:00.000-07:002011-09-30T07:04:31.237-07:00Ottobre Woman 5/2011 #4 Everyday Scoop Neck raglan shirt<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6196218184/" title="Ottobre woman 5/2011 #4 Everyday Scoop Neck by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6177/6196218184_59780963e1.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Ottobre woman 5/2011 #4 Everyday Scoop Neck" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's one of my latest creations. I do like this top but I really thought that it would have been more tailored or slime fitting. A forewarning though, it's a pretty low cut shirt, so if you want it to be higher you might want to raise the front neckline. I also used jersey knit for the binding instead of ribbing. I'm actually quite please with the result of it. I did make some changes to the pattern though. I left off the pocket and lengthened the sleeves, back and front panels all by 2" so that I could leave off the ribbed cuffs to the hemline and arms, mostly because I didn't have the right colour of the ribbing to match the shirt. This was made using a 34cm size with 1/4" added for seam allowance.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-80668284544694865032011-09-30T06:29:00.000-07:002011-09-30T06:57:36.385-07:00Coverstitching using an Generic Industrial Binder and mac tac<div style="text-align: center;">Coverstitching is the two or three rows of stitching at the bottom of hems to knit shirts and pants. It is often seen on the bottom hemline of a t-shirt. Now you may ask why do you need to have a coverstitching machine. Well technically you don't, but it makes life a whole bunch easier when sewing with knits. You can also apply your own pre-cut binding strips in one easy pass through a binder attachment, then sew up the side seam for a quick and easy binding application.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6179814457/" title="Ottobre 2/2007 #2 3/4 sleeve tshirt coverstitching by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6179814457/" title="Ottobre 2/2007 #2 3/4 sleeve tshirt coverstitching by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6158/6179814457_7e3dd7c9f6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Ottobre 2/2007 #2 3/4 sleeve tshirt coverstitching" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6179814457/" title="Ottobre 2/2007 #2 3/4 sleeve tshirt coverstitching by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So how do I set it up? (this is for a Janome 1000cpx coverstitching machine but am sure the principals are the same for other machines, you just might have to fiddle around with the tensions a bit.) The binder's bottom bracket should be inline with the left needle but it should also be slightly to the right of the upper bracket. You can determine accuracy if you use a clear foot as all the needle positions are on that foot. Here the binder is adhered to the extension table using mac tac. I usually use the first two needles from left to right for attaching binding. The settings I use are as follows, 4 for the needles and 3 for the lower looper. The differential feed is set to 1 and the stitch length is set to 3.5 . You might have to turn down the tension of the lower looper when going over seams to 1 or 0 and then turn the tension back to 3. Once you have the machine set up just insert your binding into the attachment and test it first. If you are using jersey knit as a binding it really helps to using spray starch to prevent rolling of the material, as it's notorious for rolling. When your sure that you have the correct tensions, sew up your shirt leaving one side seam (at the shoulder or back) open. Insert the shirt into the attachment between the upper and lower brackets, sandwiching the binding onto the shirt. When completed sew/serge your seam together. Take a small crochet hook and weave the threads through about 1/2" then tie off. Sew up the rest of you shirt. The link below (which is the same pictures as below, just shows you were the bottom bracket is - you will have to scroll over the picture for a highlight. The screws on the attachment are what move the upper and lower brackets. Once you have them set up don't touch them. Happy coverstitching!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/5122708188/">Bottom bracket</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/5122708188/" title="Janome coverpro with generic binder by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/5122708188/" title="Janome coverpro with generic binder by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1101/5122708188_cef401a850.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Janome coverpro with generic binder" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-69775245258094294352011-09-25T09:41:00.000-07:002011-09-25T09:59:32.620-07:00Ottobre woman 2/2007 #2 (3/4 sleeve t-shirt)<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6180341184/" title="Ottobre 2/2007 #2 3/4 sleeve tshirt by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6155/6180341184_867e431f0b.jpg" width="448" height="500" alt="Ottobre 2/2007 #2 3/4 sleeve tshirt" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's my newest creation! A new shirt for mama. I traced a 36cm but then decided that it may be to big so didn't add a seam allowance to it. A lot of my clothes are starting to show signs of wear (I so promised myself I would never look frumpy but then again that was before becoming a mom :) ) I love wearing these types of tees under my sweater in winter so I decided to give this pattern a go. It's a really simple pattern. I did however omit the side sleeve slits and apply the neck binding using my coverstitch machine. The binding I am most happy with as this was the first time that I have used the same material as the shirt (this was lightweight cotton interlock) and it turned out so nice. My dh couldn't even tell that I made it :) , which is definitely a complement because dh is very observation to small details. Here's what the closeup of the coverstitching looks like.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6179814457/" title="Ottobre 2/2007 #2 3/4 sleeve tshirt coverstitching by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6158/6179814457_7e3dd7c9f6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Ottobre 2/2007 #2 3/4 sleeve tshirt coverstitching" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyways, the pattern itself I was hoping to be a little more fitting. As you can tell by the next picture it isn't meant to be a closely fitting top. Since I'm 36weeks pregnant it's difficult right now to tell if I may need to take adjustments. So I compared it to one of my favourite tees from Smart Set (in brown), which is an extra small. Yikes....not all tops are created equal!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6180341346_41cdeb8866_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Comparison of ottobre 2/2007 #2 to xs shirt" /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-19394826629536543602011-09-19T17:51:00.000-07:002011-09-19T18:12:28.366-07:00Sewing madness!<div style="text-align: center;">Last week (since the kids were born) I had a whole day to myself. I spent it just sewing. It sure was nice to be able to get things accomplished all in one day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I first started out with ottobre 4/2006 #8 Velour pants for my niece's 2nd birthday. I love the design of these. They have a unique oval shape in the rear, on a traditional pants pattern. I did leave out the leg elastic as I'm not a huge fan of it as well as the topstitching.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the back view of them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6150131184/" title="Ottobre 4/2006 #8 Velour pants back view by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6150131184_4079ecee6f_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Ottobre 4/2006 #8 Velour pants back view" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the front view of them</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6149580293/" title="Ottobre 4/2006 #8 Velour pants front by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6149580293/" title="Ottobre 4/2006 #8 Velour pants front by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6062/6149580293_905e4957b7_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Ottobre 4/2006 #8 Velour pants front" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6149580293/" title="Ottobre 4/2006 #8 Velour pants front by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also got three new pairs of the New Look 6411 done for ds1</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6149580657/" title="New look 6411 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6149580657/" title="New look 6411 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6149580657_ddb6ee2f79_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="New look 6411" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6149580855/" title="New look 6411 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6084/6149580855_6490b96833_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="New look 6411" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6149579687/" title="New Look 6641 Pants by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6149579687/" title="New Look 6641 Pants by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6149579687_c9fdbef3aa_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="New Look 6641 Pants" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6149579687/" title="New Look 6641 Pants by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also sewed up Ottobre's 6/2009 #36 Mocking Bird Nightdress for my niece's Christmas present. It's made out of pink interlock with a scrap of jersey/lycra knit for the sleeves, black ribbing and coverstitch in contrasting pink and black stitching. I love the end result!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6150130600/" title="Ottobre 6/2009 #36 Mocking bird Nightdress by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6150130600_fd0001ecfb_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Ottobre 6/2009 #36 Mocking bird Nightdress" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided that it didn't need any embroidery or applique to the front of it, so instead added a cute little princess crown handmade label to it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6149580103/" title="Handmade label for nieces christmas present by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6067/6149580103_42617fffd8_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Handmade label for nieces christmas present" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also made a pair of capris from Ottobre Woman 5/2010 #20 Clara capris. I still have to add the elastic to the waistband and topstitch the waistband done but it is mostly down. I made it out of 100% poly knit terry. It's really comfortable but threads love to stick to it - hum....note to self don't sew with them on!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6150131678/" title="Ottobre woman #20 Clara capris -unfinished yet by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6077/6150131678_c9479b4d0d_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Ottobre woman #20 Clara capris -unfinished yet" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954178134378660384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-54078693028284884432011-09-09T20:29:00.000-07:002011-09-17T17:45:39.554-07:00ottobre 6/2007 wrap around and modified overalls<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6154205473/" title="Ottobre 6/2007 Wraparound jacket / modified overalls by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6154205473_086da29f0c_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Ottobre 6/2007 Wraparound jacket / modified overalls" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's ds#3 coming home outfit. What a pita this one was to make. The patterns are great just my own silly mistakes. The binding for the overalls which I initially made (see below) was too difficult to turn the tabs so instead I made the tabs more into a tear-dropped shape then stitched the excess underneath.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6154205171/" title="Ottobre 6/2007 Overalls for a premature baby by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6160/6154205171_f7fefdff57_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="Ottobre 6/2007 Overalls for a premature baby" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the end I had to cut off the overall part because of my own eagerness to get snap happy with my new snap press. I didn't re-enforce it properly (despite testing) and was left with gapping holes in the tabs....I know...all that coverstitching...yikes. Lesson learned! In the end I am happy with the results as the overalls (in my opinion) aren't really practical with a newborn anyways. If I were to do the overalls again I would add more of a seam allowance in order to add snaps around the crotch area to make it more accessible for diaper changes.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-26172159886508697812011-09-01T20:28:00.000-07:002011-09-11T05:09:41.714-07:00New Look 6410<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6098084695/" title="New look 6410 (front view) by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6074/6098084695_03f9013fb3.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="New look 6410 (front view)" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I made this for my mother-in-law's birthday this year. It's made out of a plaid twill which was given to me by her), and then a lightweight linen or rayon blend (not exactly sure). This was a learning experience for me as I never have done a lapped zipper before. I did cheat a bit on the waist as I was being lazy and didn't want to hand-sew the interior down for a cleaner finish. My theory is that you can't see it anyways, and also because I didn't want to go through all the trouble if her measurements were off :) {a lesson that I learned from the regency dress that I made for her - apparently by using only 1/4" of the 5/8" seam allowance it makes you a smaller size - LOL.}</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the lapped zipper</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6098632690/" title="New look 6410 (lapped zipper) by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6098632690/" title="New look 6410 (lapped zipper) by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6098632690_73d7f84fb9.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="New look 6410 (lapped zipper)" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-84926383020937030592011-08-04T09:38:00.000-07:002011-09-11T05:11:43.930-07:00Ottobre - Elephants pj set<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6008103511/" title="P8030009 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6131/6008103511_9ba688e711.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="P8030009" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to do elephants on my ds2 pj set. He's in love with elephants right now. I thought about also adding an applique to it but decided that I liked it just the way that it was. When he saw the elephants on the labels that I made he got so excited.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6008104303/" title="P8040021 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6008104303/" title="P8040021 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6016/6008104303_17a9325456.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="P8040021" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6008651280/" title="P8040020 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/6008651280/" title="P8040020 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6018/6008651280_5614122d7b.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="P8040020" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The pants are made out of 100% cotton rib knit with ribbing in white for the cuffs. I do love the rib knit for these pants especially because we cloth diaper and it stretches enough to go over the big diaper bum that he has at night time.I didn't follow the directions for waistband as I just serged then coverstitched it into place. This method is super easy and super quick.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814408508839207780.post-85004125807271623292011-07-27T21:44:00.000-07:002011-07-27T21:49:42.227-07:00DS#1 Requested<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/5983716014/" title="P7270012 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6132/5983716014_816509ec5e.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="P7270012" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">to have the same pj set as ds#2 but I didn't have enough of the navy blue interlock to do the pants. However, I found an extra piece in the scrap bin to make the sleeves so that I could use the rest of the striped jersey to make a pair of pants out of. My ds#1 then decided after all that he wanted superman instead of the blue jay embroidery. He also specified these labels to match...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/5983716398/" title="P7270016 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/angeleyes88/5983716398/" title="P7270016 by angeleyes_88, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6021/5983716398_9a69527310.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="P7270016" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0