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SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-78833837660327424932024-02-20T13:47:00.003+00:002024-02-20T13:49:05.267+00:00 VOGUE V9341 Jacket Pattern designed by Julio Cesar <h2 style="text-align: left;"> Vogue patterns 9341 - Spring and Autumn </h2><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiajgTZ5x-wl7n4ONa79e8UiNCi6k0bIDAIAJ9ZqodXL3lVdPidFoDt_ObXUpfdug-iA1-N3gEkTqeBtjhReblYyqPTIDqmAzdpqCwRCuBprIXGzsmbtn-Qu5tG3C2hSUJouF2LJmnBfSJuF63nXlvX6eEUr-dPzdVrpOzjXZn2SLG-6fSQNIWnnN5qdL8/s1342/SmartSelect_20240219-185815_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1342" data-original-width="966" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiajgTZ5x-wl7n4ONa79e8UiNCi6k0bIDAIAJ9ZqodXL3lVdPidFoDt_ObXUpfdug-iA1-N3gEkTqeBtjhReblYyqPTIDqmAzdpqCwRCuBprIXGzsmbtn-Qu5tG3C2hSUJouF2LJmnBfSJuF63nXlvX6eEUr-dPzdVrpOzjXZn2SLG-6fSQNIWnnN5qdL8/w460-h640/SmartSelect_20240219-185815_Chrome.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">This is a lovely sewing pattern as it is but when I saw it I could think of many different ways I could personalise it just for me and to make it work for different seasons </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">SPRING</h3><p style="text-align: left;">For the first version I used a dark grey wool British Coating and trimmed the front of the jacket with a pale pink Tweed. I made a matching Tote bag too </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRs7dOPKes0xGR2AobHTq4qxDaofGy_LOrsitUKXBzblWpceIhWBn_sTB9ob8o10xwXW-7zm_kAREf78Mjv8DDMHl3ik-x8_7pCJygp8jGBto6ohDqtgeh2Km0BLJx4QBUA32MMox-ZWiueKF3qi50hhFL1F9CgFiaTnePyNlBPpMRaFf-tV21ryVUKkw/s2987/20240215_105318~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2987" data-original-width="1820" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRs7dOPKes0xGR2AobHTq4qxDaofGy_LOrsitUKXBzblWpceIhWBn_sTB9ob8o10xwXW-7zm_kAREf78Mjv8DDMHl3ik-x8_7pCJygp8jGBto6ohDqtgeh2Km0BLJx4QBUA32MMox-ZWiueKF3qi50hhFL1F9CgFiaTnePyNlBPpMRaFf-tV21ryVUKkw/w390-h640/20240215_105318~2.jpg" width="390" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvNDGuUKkliMcXVBvOXV04cBpgdhLw6vHPqukywuI1QTCTPJZyH-09aHw7lR8WlBkTxlHnoRLOjPX2zEP7EmT-mcm8Bat_thyphenhyphenxYCxiHCJw5AQs3jKHIk0Ukbzgp9qslfR0HTNpi1iG8f-Cl9GuuTr86fMbuxN8j5O9Xxd5GBXI3O-E_NJsWjFO1gk5-g/s2763/20240215_105753~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2763" data-original-width="2034" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvNDGuUKkliMcXVBvOXV04cBpgdhLw6vHPqukywuI1QTCTPJZyH-09aHw7lR8WlBkTxlHnoRLOjPX2zEP7EmT-mcm8Bat_thyphenhyphenxYCxiHCJw5AQs3jKHIk0Ukbzgp9qslfR0HTNpi1iG8f-Cl9GuuTr86fMbuxN8j5O9Xxd5GBXI3O-E_NJsWjFO1gk5-g/w472-h640/20240215_105753~2.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Nf7V1RNvI3U59U6jCJamQpEqEpekW1EtXwEyxJDIpCwb92UmP6wdQqVmxgYzURQqvdTqL0-EsR1TXwnw7cv8_ChfgoJqy6DoBYel1Z0QQXY0IE3R_p6gHc7dCvHoi0B4OyCEfkTqdORKx_aga-vo_ooJWzmoeidHUVxM8MCmsDBSt2IzPVLKMeFK_Qk/s2963/20240215_105304~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2963" data-original-width="1766" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Nf7V1RNvI3U59U6jCJamQpEqEpekW1EtXwEyxJDIpCwb92UmP6wdQqVmxgYzURQqvdTqL0-EsR1TXwnw7cv8_ChfgoJqy6DoBYel1Z0QQXY0IE3R_p6gHc7dCvHoi0B4OyCEfkTqdORKx_aga-vo_ooJWzmoeidHUVxM8MCmsDBSt2IzPVLKMeFK_Qk/w382-h640/20240215_105304~2.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">AUTUMN</h4><p style="text-align: left;">In the second version I used this rather gorgeous reversible Melton wool fabric, and for the front section I simply used the opposite side of the fabric. The bag was made last year and it suits the coat fabric beautifully </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFH3KGlHuVL6b3MAtD2psQeF0396p_Zzmj0mIa_EOu2aL1sU7Gw4pULv2H3UIfwl3ST3bQF40AexLG7Hak0Eekd683WCPpltL7JA_o9niWzeOJK0Sbbmg0ltpD7EnkqNDnTyBaSUAs-mVC6ef8j6x7Thc2HiQ0kdALay65ECOrXDV8HUAe-CI5UO188c/s2810/20240220_102115~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2810" data-original-width="2207" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFH3KGlHuVL6b3MAtD2psQeF0396p_Zzmj0mIa_EOu2aL1sU7Gw4pULv2H3UIfwl3ST3bQF40AexLG7Hak0Eekd683WCPpltL7JA_o9niWzeOJK0Sbbmg0ltpD7EnkqNDnTyBaSUAs-mVC6ef8j6x7Thc2HiQ0kdALay65ECOrXDV8HUAe-CI5UO188c/w502-h640/20240220_102115~2.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilID5UmcHCaqoXu2Bxkd33kBBUmD_cHnWJE7Bdxhy-mo0HibpAXFlMT_tFSnsQSmivAIj3h05UA6JiyRbeYSN8kUthsPOF0ZlnLwF04k_AiYowV51EFoCwKWxkc68ZJr_dnE6_5_ExjgsZ4hciMsIlzvTuTatqZoZ2wO7k80URr49xCSO4HB7euGn1TrY/s2128/20240220_102357~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2128" data-original-width="1523" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilID5UmcHCaqoXu2Bxkd33kBBUmD_cHnWJE7Bdxhy-mo0HibpAXFlMT_tFSnsQSmivAIj3h05UA6JiyRbeYSN8kUthsPOF0ZlnLwF04k_AiYowV51EFoCwKWxkc68ZJr_dnE6_5_ExjgsZ4hciMsIlzvTuTatqZoZ2wO7k80URr49xCSO4HB7euGn1TrY/w458-h640/20240220_102357~2.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1H5P-h8JWRhtPUgPL52vUNehaNf7bUKDTEnEMYJG0XIxBkPeK7_fBNVe9wGWhiJBg27ZKgtLg9_nbQmRoT8uXsjybSvfv_vPY9tzTFb3WKHOHTu8CfOE_QLKJVTIKbjCPVGf4sKd8hOHDtJlbRrxJSLjVp5_Zixpq4C8RWoB0eQloMspz7nMLcmvCMkU/s2628/20240220_102129~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2628" data-original-width="2138" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1H5P-h8JWRhtPUgPL52vUNehaNf7bUKDTEnEMYJG0XIxBkPeK7_fBNVe9wGWhiJBg27ZKgtLg9_nbQmRoT8uXsjybSvfv_vPY9tzTFb3WKHOHTu8CfOE_QLKJVTIKbjCPVGf4sKd8hOHDtJlbRrxJSLjVp5_Zixpq4C8RWoB0eQloMspz7nMLcmvCMkU/w520-h640/20240220_102129~2.jpg" width="520" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimK638h9rZz0T5lO1v4L7nck7Kl4KXeOZPHja8x3N42EKz8By9FqWjtiXCgTbscbwn0ZaN7zrHYGqw4O66fU0iK1Nx5PHa6uV3nc0PI0D2tYGGi6o-JrOAWizDyJvoxcICPrEsed6IBMrrhQEPlEj-69wgwp3-BcSvCl_Y8mS2p4Kevy4kElwvHBYsS4U/s2980/20240220_102208~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2980" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimK638h9rZz0T5lO1v4L7nck7Kl4KXeOZPHja8x3N42EKz8By9FqWjtiXCgTbscbwn0ZaN7zrHYGqw4O66fU0iK1Nx5PHa6uV3nc0PI0D2tYGGi6o-JrOAWizDyJvoxcICPrEsed6IBMrrhQEPlEj-69wgwp3-BcSvCl_Y8mS2p4Kevy4kElwvHBYsS4U/w526-h640/20240220_102208~2.jpg" width="526" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKX-wGI4K925Vbahte01haa7i_CmOJRbfHh8SfKRap5Rg2sc_fbx7bfzKvRV-YHFF6viZjt3K56hIp1mxj20i8gg-qz70NKYh2alF8-4kzAS62IWYFkWA_ziTJvl3E9CO1tix0m-pI3zxFloXy99H_CAOSy1A9PuxmgHiE5EYqPDMC131eT_jiekJosnQ/s2394/20240220_102053~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2394" data-original-width="1802" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKX-wGI4K925Vbahte01haa7i_CmOJRbfHh8SfKRap5Rg2sc_fbx7bfzKvRV-YHFF6viZjt3K56hIp1mxj20i8gg-qz70NKYh2alF8-4kzAS62IWYFkWA_ziTJvl3E9CO1tix0m-pI3zxFloXy99H_CAOSy1A9PuxmgHiE5EYqPDMC131eT_jiekJosnQ/w482-h640/20240220_102053~2.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">This jacket is incredibly easy to sew and if you use a boiled wool for example you could consider not finishing the seams.</p><p style="text-align: left;">You could make the jacket reversible by a number of methods incorporating flat fell seams, or binding the seams with Bias binding. These are called Hong-Kong seams. It is easy to make your own Bias binding </p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/bias-binding-tape-maker?_pos=17&_sid=e35b39ddc&_ss=r" target="_blank">Bias Binding maker </a><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Or you can purchase it ready made </p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/search?q=Bias*%20binding*&type=undefined" target="_blank">Bias Binding</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">The jacket works out roomy so I chose a smaller size than normal. The short sleeves are not practical for where I live and so I lengthenced them. For the fastenings I used magnetic press studs, other choices include buttons and buttonholes, sew in poppers bag clasps and more </p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></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/AVvXsEie9E2FuLL_NfYwTZbIO7G4GZm4UmvLL531PPUxHTHVVr0fuIc6TZvuJY8HjrUjBNxZVK_0q4Kn2OYEY-bd3Nf6CjbFwYCCs60i_zXnD2tCk-fQUYd1SRskTnOgxjeFq59k7dVer6PMebpgmp-zJBRYawg0nHoNXxrlvvPrMRcbxgMtHU5-SWuz6C7O5XU/s4128/20240220_134314~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie9E2FuLL_NfYwTZbIO7G4GZm4UmvLL531PPUxHTHVVr0fuIc6TZvuJY8HjrUjBNxZVK_0q4Kn2OYEY-bd3Nf6CjbFwYCCs60i_zXnD2tCk-fQUYd1SRskTnOgxjeFq59k7dVer6PMebpgmp-zJBRYawg0nHoNXxrlvvPrMRcbxgMtHU5-SWuz6C7O5XU/w640-h400/20240220_134314~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyC9EyX7x9f0MKAFUTtGR-GR2NPurSoGnoGGlPEC3IUzmhQaUi2KwBCrXeLrF-OKjr0nxKGoJiAPx_mpA41zIF2PBeabl2JicmNYLDnQ5wx6ovHKnWiEYVcnfrMnFmcxmQ6Lrt1P_lOzt_YJqZ_K7wfpcqn-FJGBwvk7HsAali-DpcDFA0QdERdG3LKLg/s3174/20240220_134301~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2564" data-original-width="3174" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyC9EyX7x9f0MKAFUTtGR-GR2NPurSoGnoGGlPEC3IUzmhQaUi2KwBCrXeLrF-OKjr0nxKGoJiAPx_mpA41zIF2PBeabl2JicmNYLDnQ5wx6ovHKnWiEYVcnfrMnFmcxmQ6Lrt1P_lOzt_YJqZ_K7wfpcqn-FJGBwvk7HsAali-DpcDFA0QdERdG3LKLg/w640-h518/20240220_134301~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">I took a fair amount of time thinking about the placement of the contrast fabric on the right front and what other trimmings I could add. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbkl40I-YyWQdWbC4AJDvUnhK69XztH6FYQSCEuIX7rLA8w5FWY_C3-dMKC9NtbSkVUa37NMLJNRdkaKv17xgxd7vk5cliQr_52kPi-9RoRnuooa3lEzrdUbQsghT-ZK-1ReW7JxavnOx7jvon3REczYcEEkBgohJ67cBTTraxhXuRo0wHmdCKeN5fNXc/s1926/20240220_133939~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1926" data-original-width="1838" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbkl40I-YyWQdWbC4AJDvUnhK69XztH6FYQSCEuIX7rLA8w5FWY_C3-dMKC9NtbSkVUa37NMLJNRdkaKv17xgxd7vk5cliQr_52kPi-9RoRnuooa3lEzrdUbQsghT-ZK-1ReW7JxavnOx7jvon3REczYcEEkBgohJ67cBTTraxhXuRo0wHmdCKeN5fNXc/w610-h640/20240220_133939~2.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">The pattern may be purchased from Jaycotts.co.uk </p><p style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/vogue/products/v9341-misses-jacket-julio-cesar" target="_blank">Vogue 9341</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Fasteners can also be purchased from Jaycotts.co.uk </p><p style="text-align: left;">There is a huge selection so enjoy browsing </p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/search?page=2&q=Fasteners*&type=product" target="_blank">Various fastenings</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"> Enjoy designing your own special jacket</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Angela </p><p style="text-align: left;">Sewangelicthreads </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-3450516943797134492024-02-10T20:12:00.000+00:002024-02-10T20:12:10.723+00:00Brother Embroidery Machine NV880E<h2 style="text-align: left;"> My review of The Brother Embroidery Machine NV880E</h2><div><br /></div><div>I have also upgraded my embroidery machine. I love machine embroidery and the previous one was slowly wearing out with use. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR263DuBXp9wnt7zfofXSBr3gHylZw0PpNgn067XV15qRl3QuSNDSHhIzzVw_mievQwfKmHV5VHGOBhNO2cpqyD4TfLDT7VPEMok69j-FLtsAZ8KIecKBbVuVQueLWDK1EJO-8wIB2jvUAhg_tSfNxNF2noqxAn5fv4YKzI4-rARtsL1s5lTT51CtFYb8/s1250/nv880-st_1250x1250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="1250" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR263DuBXp9wnt7zfofXSBr3gHylZw0PpNgn067XV15qRl3QuSNDSHhIzzVw_mievQwfKmHV5VHGOBhNO2cpqyD4TfLDT7VPEMok69j-FLtsAZ8KIecKBbVuVQueLWDK1EJO-8wIB2jvUAhg_tSfNxNF2noqxAn5fv4YKzI4-rARtsL1s5lTT51CtFYb8/w640-h640/nv880-st_1250x1250.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This marvelous machine is available from Jaycott.co.uk on the following link </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/brother-sewing-machines/products/brother-innov-is-870-embroidery" target="_blank">Brother NV880E </a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The machine has many functions and is a real pleasure to use </div><div><br /></div><div><div>4.9” colour touchscreen</div><div>260 x 160 mm embroidery area</div><div>258 built-in patterns and 13 fonts</div><div>Advanced needle threader</div><div>Auto jump stitch trimmer</div><div>Colour sorting</div><div>LED pointer</div><div>Wireless connection</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The wireless connection means that downloaded embroidery designs can be transferred directly to the machine from your computer without the need for a USB.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjt2FkUtBKgVtoO1uuzyUUkOzcklB2lS2jkAKP7VdiqzhnczD65QDGEfoNpfVfM9s2kruXPfD1bWY0R85O__mucIyLSbH3_djw9rUpMiiMV46JGtCsAXD9J1s5C6-DYc93I-sibD_cg3QaPQ5WuWnW1X8TAR0sCo6DtstxS_9zfgObAHiGO77dc8VwIpM/s4128/20240104_112431~3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjt2FkUtBKgVtoO1uuzyUUkOzcklB2lS2jkAKP7VdiqzhnczD65QDGEfoNpfVfM9s2kruXPfD1bWY0R85O__mucIyLSbH3_djw9rUpMiiMV46JGtCsAXD9J1s5C6-DYc93I-sibD_cg3QaPQ5WuWnW1X8TAR0sCo6DtstxS_9zfgObAHiGO77dc8VwIpM/w640-h400/20240104_112431~3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It comes with the following accessories </div><div><br /></div><div><div>Accessories Included with 880e</div><div>Embroidery foot with LED pointer</div><div>Seam ripper</div><div>Bobbin (4) (One bobbin is on machine.)</div><div>Needle set</div><div>Cleaning brush</div><div>Spool cap (large, medium, small)</div><div>Thread spool insert (mini king thread spool)</div><div>Spool net</div><div>Scissors</div><div>Set of screwdrivers</div><div>Bobbin case (no color on the screw) (on machine)</div><div>Embroidery hoop and sheet 260 x 160mm</div><div>Embroidery hoop and sheet 150 x 150mm</div><div>Embroidery hoop and sheet 100 x 100mm</div><div>Embroidery bobbin thread</div><div>Dust cover</div><div>Power supply cord</div><div>Accessory bag</div><div>Operation Manual</div><div>Quick Reference Guide</div><div>Embroidery Design Guide</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRbtNq5DoK7D_SjyG9r5MAqwauAaSolsCADdlRbzBo3RT9glpm_3vHNRE2oMJNB43RpgwkGOXY-HNp3PsCyJ3GxW9wkpMMiBQAPBdpw1Zt_Bun4IFshZPAzsus_0i2agqJWbiiDzs5MVZrJ_7Upu-Li18ByNWTm8oBC8b0BF6Eh-TXQt31dTxRcPM30ZI/s3264/20240104_112326~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="3264" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRbtNq5DoK7D_SjyG9r5MAqwauAaSolsCADdlRbzBo3RT9glpm_3vHNRE2oMJNB43RpgwkGOXY-HNp3PsCyJ3GxW9wkpMMiBQAPBdpw1Zt_Bun4IFshZPAzsus_0i2agqJWbiiDzs5MVZrJ_7Upu-Li18ByNWTm8oBC8b0BF6Eh-TXQt31dTxRcPM30ZI/w640-h506/20240104_112326~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I like the new designs which are built in ready for use and have used some already, but it is also very easy to use a USB to download your own designs </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SzSl-Nvxn3gPUPs4VmhN4k0LyL9ERA7hGR5Qfw1b35xs4fhFBKmGJ_hSqARYxxPnOhqZ2Xws3eNtMOj9_cgZ3g1F2UPfv8Jim2JOzb7VP3vNki2Y7urE4srdLKOBh5QWxzIlc134i38Qk6yF0XM7hRgjFj2hi-8Nu77JL5ZNLyxN7G2xXqvDvsqTl8k/s4128/20240104_112229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SzSl-Nvxn3gPUPs4VmhN4k0LyL9ERA7hGR5Qfw1b35xs4fhFBKmGJ_hSqARYxxPnOhqZ2Xws3eNtMOj9_cgZ3g1F2UPfv8Jim2JOzb7VP3vNki2Y7urE4srdLKOBh5QWxzIlc134i38Qk6yF0XM7hRgjFj2hi-8Nu77JL5ZNLyxN7G2xXqvDvsqTl8k/w640-h400/20240104_112229.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>If you need to break off sewing for a while, don't worry as when the machine is switched back on again you will be asked if you want to continue where you left off. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirAB94E8OMyBrd4vlLPDvX_MUPc5txxF6Zeh4VXt046lv7CAecOJFiHNl22BIAbaLC_U7iKXovXZb4O_fUHOErDPX5hI7wU1JwTwuifyKaiCL6TsZv_sWORBd64ZhQJyvls4xNKy0R-8-EbCIj86c6bNd7fiBP1D9o4AISULv1Ooa-zk3KbpdgABLVUqA/s4128/20240205_125733~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirAB94E8OMyBrd4vlLPDvX_MUPc5txxF6Zeh4VXt046lv7CAecOJFiHNl22BIAbaLC_U7iKXovXZb4O_fUHOErDPX5hI7wU1JwTwuifyKaiCL6TsZv_sWORBd64ZhQJyvls4xNKy0R-8-EbCIj86c6bNd7fiBP1D9o4AISULv1Ooa-zk3KbpdgABLVUqA/w640-h400/20240205_125733~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Another feature I like is that the thread is automatically cut when moving on to another area so that you do not end up with a spiders web of threads to unravel and cut.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This is an amazing machine and even if you are new to machine embroidery you will soon be producing high quality embellishments on your clothing, linen etc </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv29vxE_2pOk-JDchyphenhyphenTCQdll6NSugukpsCwF7LdxIjMIUfPbB2LYURvyKpXUZ5kyUayd07sru5MAE4yKkwwcZ1chbzKRzmVb_UEefIrD9rTPZ_OXvK0VvwnPhsim5flUmDj_NkxLIFQJ_WfhMHpXqf82ENiwT0bvAG2j82usnfb_uGpxb4IkISPNjJZ-w/s4128/20240128_184821~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv29vxE_2pOk-JDchyphenhyphenTCQdll6NSugukpsCwF7LdxIjMIUfPbB2LYURvyKpXUZ5kyUayd07sru5MAE4yKkwwcZ1chbzKRzmVb_UEefIrD9rTPZ_OXvK0VvwnPhsim5flUmDj_NkxLIFQJ_WfhMHpXqf82ENiwT0bvAG2j82usnfb_uGpxb4IkISPNjJZ-w/w640-h400/20240128_184821~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There is a good choice of accessories available from Jaycott.co.uk </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/embroidery-machine-accessories" target="_blank">Embroidery machine accessories </a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You will need threads and stabilisers ,so if you are not sure exactly what you need, and for any other enquiries then do not hesitate to contact Jaycott.co.uk on </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/pages/contact" target="_blank"> Contact Jaycotts </a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Angela </div><div>Sewangelicthreads </div><div><br /></div><div>#embroiderymachine</div><div>#brother</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-591738088711641302024-02-10T19:25:00.001+00:002024-02-10T19:25:31.761+00:00 Brother Innov-is F560 Sewing Machine <h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u> My review of the Brother Innov-is F560 Sewing machine</u> </span></h2><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPH8uSFCc1IEo3Weby4z65BrNGQDub_cxID3cDtlIviUSys3cEZVUJwbDGfksk0R2W7PQk4sOjk0yYDBzu1dv1ec_OT3qjBuQGM0RUgiEKrH-GPJqpVHIaHQ1SSqQLyS5VQfhM9ThwFDd30LQU_yswxKPiPlsSXoEww7taqdaWb1rWXsM-1BKB3hrNKvI/s1191/F560-2_29693990-f7cb-4f06-a5bf-85ff5a9ddd22_1191x1191.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1191" data-original-width="1191" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPH8uSFCc1IEo3Weby4z65BrNGQDub_cxID3cDtlIviUSys3cEZVUJwbDGfksk0R2W7PQk4sOjk0yYDBzu1dv1ec_OT3qjBuQGM0RUgiEKrH-GPJqpVHIaHQ1SSqQLyS5VQfhM9ThwFDd30LQU_yswxKPiPlsSXoEww7taqdaWb1rWXsM-1BKB3hrNKvI/w640-h640/F560-2_29693990-f7cb-4f06-a5bf-85ff5a9ddd22_1191x1191.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;">I have just upgraded my sewing machine to this beauty. It is available from Jaycott.co.uk- just click on this link for more information </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/sewing-machines/products/brother-innov-is-f560" target="_blank">Brother Innov-is F560 </a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> The Innov-is F560 so simple to use even if you are new to sewing .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">All the settings are displayed on an LCD colour touchscreen which I find to be an absolute dream - on my previous machine I was forever referring to the manual and I found that some functions just did not get used very often. Now I have no excuse. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYofP3Xpo8eXXk1Sz7zyx76q1yzeY4Q29Cn7a14AWrMieB3I7hwtzx-wUXulgYa34eHnTKErBLUZ8Lvej3v4M26ETTVzOv9QCaShv98wBwy1ICLEmRx6UsV32tDQiP4wxlMVe9DdqlJQU0UxY20o93uTxmC35kUsKsZcA0MVo_4hhgkr_dmZn5QaIFhcg/w640-h400/20240210_133247~2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">These are the basic stitches on the machine</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYofP3Xpo8eXXk1Sz7zyx76q1yzeY4Q29Cn7a14AWrMieB3I7hwtzx-wUXulgYa34eHnTKErBLUZ8Lvej3v4M26ETTVzOv9QCaShv98wBwy1ICLEmRx6UsV32tDQiP4wxlMVe9DdqlJQU0UxY20o93uTxmC35kUsKsZcA0MVo_4hhgkr_dmZn5QaIFhcg/s4128/20240210_133247~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;">From the touchscreen you can access all the stitches - 241 of them - and make all the adjustments you need. It is so simple. There is capacity to make a design using a combination of lettering and patterns and save them to a USB stick.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJmQYtTcNpS31iGb-9_Rv7mV1ycnVOIx2HzTUzWgmxQMWuISZxmSxNAzqa00MAjIi04Js_4PVv6ZfI2FKYow29frgOf-IX29FCMseee3c_ibgqHPknu2X5LW-b801r2B24vjZ5S9x8oTPMbHkR45Seaj_EfdAMCJtyI9_M0ccWRNsyfKDO1u9binB9Ys/s3142/20240210_133320~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2444" data-original-width="3142" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJmQYtTcNpS31iGb-9_Rv7mV1ycnVOIx2HzTUzWgmxQMWuISZxmSxNAzqa00MAjIi04Js_4PVv6ZfI2FKYow29frgOf-IX29FCMseee3c_ibgqHPknu2X5LW-b801r2B24vjZ5S9x8oTPMbHkR45Seaj_EfdAMCJtyI9_M0ccWRNsyfKDO1u9binB9Ys/w640-h498/20240210_133320~2.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There is a very useful function on this machine, it has a square Feed Drive System which pro<span></span>duces a very high quality stitch on all fabrics .</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> It also allows the machine to sew all the way around a patch or pocket without having to move the fabric. It is quite something watching your machine sewing a perfect square.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_JWfoYha2sWiYMqVG-eqF4s7qtI8UXFsQaLi0v8fKJ20vqGJkd3EX7LhMDNNJ_uy-U1y409fzwVwirJohelRKXYEb9Xd3VXt1MjpUgZRTo5n5S-VZ8z0c6v0JlU1t93SMpZSxQzy8WyemfiG5HmcadCog-75d_nRsjWlm80Rf8u6zo1N-OOPmm3ZsJc/s4128/20240210_133334.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_JWfoYha2sWiYMqVG-eqF4s7qtI8UXFsQaLi0v8fKJ20vqGJkd3EX7LhMDNNJ_uy-U1y409fzwVwirJohelRKXYEb9Xd3VXt1MjpUgZRTo5n5S-VZ8z0c6v0JlU1t93SMpZSxQzy8WyemfiG5HmcadCog-75d_nRsjWlm80Rf8u6zo1N-OOPmm3ZsJc/w640-h400/20240210_133334.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The handy storage tray holds additional feet and spare Bobbins </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The following accessories are included </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Zigzag foot “J” (on machine)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Monogramming foot “N”</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Overcasting foot “G” </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Zipper foot “I” </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Blind stitch foot “R” </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Button fitting foot “M” </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Buttonhole foot “A” </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Needle set</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Twin needle</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bobbin x 4 </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Seam ripper</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cleaning brush</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Eyelet punch</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Screwdriver (large)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Disc-shaped screwdriver </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Horizontal spool pin</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spool cap (large) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spool cap (medium) x 2 </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spool cap (small)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thread spool insert (for mini king threads) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spool net </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Knee lifter</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Standard bobbin case</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Foot controller</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Accessory bag</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hard case</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Grid sheet set</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Operation Manual </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Quick Reference Guide</span></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UG9g4lTIalaFgylZaEz45oSI4WnCQ496-2jjceItGHUnfc8Tn0rfGTByoxsKTQSwBFmdaMDAwIF5gxCqk0XwzW1YvAvxT7FRXnn0LHbkbDtLQ_4RkCBCq65f5J8Ad8dHRNVG-ZQH8q3J46F06tfjxBKg_iMMaCbg7nsx0nRivsq0t2Mj895hk0TacjM/s4128/20240210_133256.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UG9g4lTIalaFgylZaEz45oSI4WnCQ496-2jjceItGHUnfc8Tn0rfGTByoxsKTQSwBFmdaMDAwIF5gxCqk0XwzW1YvAvxT7FRXnn0LHbkbDtLQ_4RkCBCq65f5J8Ad8dHRNVG-ZQH8q3J46F06tfjxBKg_iMMaCbg7nsx0nRivsq0t2Mj895hk0TacjM/w640-h400/20240210_133256.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am very impressed with the machine and how easy it is to use. I love the fact that everything is displayed on a screen , which again is easy to operate. The photograph above shows which folder contains the type of stitch you want to use ,simply tap on the icon and the folder opens to display everything inside it </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4BZTxneVwhfa1hyKUkvg8R-DdRgv0B67AXBZgIdTxJi4RtLkD5gT1RctKS9X4Vm_ZmljGdK9sepnjKtMF-8W5CpE-0rdRu4r0fcNGOFLWe_9yotKiqOak0l7oNhNX_7d26_cTaGvaR4-OaocUdyyaqaNEbpxL1Mn0dKVQ4DvuWQbHe16ulJzL6eplRqw/s4128/20240210_133309~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4BZTxneVwhfa1hyKUkvg8R-DdRgv0B67AXBZgIdTxJi4RtLkD5gT1RctKS9X4Vm_ZmljGdK9sepnjKtMF-8W5CpE-0rdRu4r0fcNGOFLWe_9yotKiqOak0l7oNhNX_7d26_cTaGvaR4-OaocUdyyaqaNEbpxL1Mn0dKVQ4DvuWQbHe16ulJzL6eplRqw/w640-h400/20240210_133309~2.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are five fonts to choose from and ten buttonholes </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBoYlRQbboA-fNkyHAKNfgI-0_uId60meA1ehAjEH5pLRlWgUta8ctFOZ_XedVpdU4QZBsIDnReNmcGpEWh8oUE7hjZ1JOk1Eo6a1GYBOlZyFVFb03FfTK84sQ1w17aPocOTx5txUm24Spk4dvlID_dvoHpL-jP7eb6r9GoJSgJfaZsNtO1wBj-EPFfIA/s4128/20240210_133230~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBoYlRQbboA-fNkyHAKNfgI-0_uId60meA1ehAjEH5pLRlWgUta8ctFOZ_XedVpdU4QZBsIDnReNmcGpEWh8oUE7hjZ1JOk1Eo6a1GYBOlZyFVFb03FfTK84sQ1w17aPocOTx5txUm24Spk4dvlID_dvoHpL-jP7eb6r9GoJSgJfaZsNtO1wBj-EPFfIA/w640-h400/20240210_133230~2.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Brother is the brand I always use and I highly recommend their products.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I also highly recommend <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/" target="_blank">Jaycotts.co.uk </a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The customer service is professional and friendly. If you are unsure of what exactly you are looking for then just contact them and help will be there.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">They sell other machines from different manufacturers and at various prices so do visit the Web site and take a look </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">HAPPY SEWING </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Angela</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Sewangelicthreads </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">#BrotherF560</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">#sewingmachine</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">#sewing </span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-11300317892354016772023-09-30T20:10:00.008+01:002023-10-11T11:34:40.562+01:00Autumn Sewing Dresses, tops and utilising unloved fabrics and haberdashery <p> Autumn sewing </p><p><br /></p><p>I want to share with you the garments I have made recently.</p><p>Everyone needs warm tops and this is where my sewing begins . I am also keen to use fabrics and haberdashery which would otherwise be thrown away.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaHPh2z3oa696F0ilTWnkw-wpt2zfsOGBRbWv2ILCZ2-qzvUhxCJ_y2PfO3G_ibTfdtlAAU3voWYQIDnaV5jPVt0EEWFxNaUnVXZgxaN6ZcPSJEvJjOjD_8uj9_STjShVA8jYtEGpgNBTtpO9nut_KkLf0S1IOloXCsIo77liFKr6pd0WoVnQEVxQXfzI/s3904/20230926_110208~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3904" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaHPh2z3oa696F0ilTWnkw-wpt2zfsOGBRbWv2ILCZ2-qzvUhxCJ_y2PfO3G_ibTfdtlAAU3voWYQIDnaV5jPVt0EEWFxNaUnVXZgxaN6ZcPSJEvJjOjD_8uj9_STjShVA8jYtEGpgNBTtpO9nut_KkLf0S1IOloXCsIo77liFKr6pd0WoVnQEVxQXfzI/w422-h640/20230926_110208~2.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPo_P__u5giXj4LKNfQ1AYeFNISsPFDrS53ibtDjOTBL5QxXLKAR27jHrkDUHikLP1uL9Df8YoyW_-Imxw746SkywDbure3z-ehUicf6kTBQHOWTEOooOE8yusn_CA5YphyKSCv4lwRN6h2Kwd374wsc__95k1QQbX5XcDVMmUcVE3aHZ0xmY7R2L2xk/s2310/20230926_102425~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2310" data-original-width="1809" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPo_P__u5giXj4LKNfQ1AYeFNISsPFDrS53ibtDjOTBL5QxXLKAR27jHrkDUHikLP1uL9Df8YoyW_-Imxw746SkywDbure3z-ehUicf6kTBQHOWTEOooOE8yusn_CA5YphyKSCv4lwRN6h2Kwd374wsc__95k1QQbX5XcDVMmUcVE3aHZ0xmY7R2L2xk/w502-h640/20230926_102425~2.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPpcKcTGqxBIa42_OUItxpXIA_OzZ-N66Fk2duBoqaQ26BFPi_aLCM2IZScCJKrI28T8rajtZbxxCUsYyeNjG9caxisnwAmTu6CO_xxUCVJW7hifaGzSm6NBcpREov4k1HCBa6gxX4KdRkGgamMeb8VFhe3sjsGrJ8kXOhcU6wd4Ea57RNuZ7s0JNytA/s1876/20230926_102354~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1876" data-original-width="1522" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPpcKcTGqxBIa42_OUItxpXIA_OzZ-N66Fk2duBoqaQ26BFPi_aLCM2IZScCJKrI28T8rajtZbxxCUsYyeNjG9caxisnwAmTu6CO_xxUCVJW7hifaGzSm6NBcpREov4k1HCBa6gxX4KdRkGgamMeb8VFhe3sjsGrJ8kXOhcU6wd4Ea57RNuZ7s0JNytA/w520-h640/20230926_102354~2.jpg" width="520" /></a></div><br /><p>This top , The Cosmos sweatshirt, is made from fabrics left over from other projects. The beige fabric is a sweatshirt fabric and the pink is a circular ribbing . </p><p>By using left overs you are firstly preventing the disastrous effect caused by far too much of what we buy going to landfill</p><p>Secondly, you are getting a garment for almost nothing so it makes sense doesn't it. If you make a garment from leftovers treat the project with the same respect as if you have used the most expensive fabric ever and you will get great results </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qPBfJwnzfHV8G8j-pq6Qh9ahpHdK4tkAEOahguoIDDdSpY-jjd5C_Q-eGtSeZYmOYWfnB43FygrTq3YwZEhGRa07wnYKnEeTI4S610Ka1SHEtfVXsQglZx2sSgS3MF8SSqeexWFVETeRJQ5lu90coi7ry5wMrz2ZdEv7QSG8xwQscIh9sf13rpf366E/s3321/20230926_110050~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3321" data-original-width="2232" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qPBfJwnzfHV8G8j-pq6Qh9ahpHdK4tkAEOahguoIDDdSpY-jjd5C_Q-eGtSeZYmOYWfnB43FygrTq3YwZEhGRa07wnYKnEeTI4S610Ka1SHEtfVXsQglZx2sSgS3MF8SSqeexWFVETeRJQ5lu90coi7ry5wMrz2ZdEv7QSG8xwQscIh9sf13rpf366E/w430-h640/20230926_110050~2.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEhL2Loy9KR60XQn3gXS_QoUMCPMzH6Zc_mo8pFn0det1WdljjZ0rMCQwPmZRV75G9Ps6hsKFvQiyriE_JWzbnyZ-6u48NaUwxuncFZPUv-W24W5xXbVsRja0c0u3yeZ24cVf-s-nHU059GWNpy48dUnp60iUfPU94Q8SoirmkElnGl3LUTHsmc_A1cHnbE/s3264/20230926_102822.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2Loy9KR60XQn3gXS_QoUMCPMzH6Zc_mo8pFn0det1WdljjZ0rMCQwPmZRV75G9Ps6hsKFvQiyriE_JWzbnyZ-6u48NaUwxuncFZPUv-W24W5xXbVsRja0c0u3yeZ24cVf-s-nHU059GWNpy48dUnp60iUfPU94Q8SoirmkElnGl3LUTHsmc_A1cHnbE/w480-h640/20230926_102822.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoqAKEI0J18AfUe5VYKm0whTvGsRz0crnnm0QHbeK_fmdglAsxTY9eXPHus75XcBa9fnJaE3V3QRlEygNIMVqrX89FfrcUZJt7vpEOvVUHdV82ghSv8AYYajMP25OsHL9lEAKtAQWOUZpWly6sjPgtEyeDgkTxRJ4lm47mLUb-KtxFBIupKZkCi4Zmgw/s3264/20230926_102808~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQoqAKEI0J18AfUe5VYKm0whTvGsRz0crnnm0QHbeK_fmdglAsxTY9eXPHus75XcBa9fnJaE3V3QRlEygNIMVqrX89FfrcUZJt7vpEOvVUHdV82ghSv8AYYajMP25OsHL9lEAKtAQWOUZpWly6sjPgtEyeDgkTxRJ4lm47mLUb-KtxFBIupKZkCi4Zmgw/w480-h640/20230926_102808~2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqiygFHcnidyTMnRqrNLnyuQQO8prSXNrQ17EN_o4KTiXK5miUd15P7o-TR9tzJIOO2ppKNtVJOh8x16xRH6d_ly6_O7NpMuyDkOkd0azqle82gNTe_nJRQjNd_q_lyne1Tx8UU3vyBm0oZXND3dU553_m8l71MXMGha3yMoJ1KYbP9eV2HlQ08c0QNGY/s3264/20230926_102908.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqiygFHcnidyTMnRqrNLnyuQQO8prSXNrQ17EN_o4KTiXK5miUd15P7o-TR9tzJIOO2ppKNtVJOh8x16xRH6d_ly6_O7NpMuyDkOkd0azqle82gNTe_nJRQjNd_q_lyne1Tx8UU3vyBm0oZXND3dU553_m8l71MXMGha3yMoJ1KYbP9eV2HlQ08c0QNGY/w480-h640/20230926_102908.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This top is by Katherine Tilton for Vogue Patterns. </div><div>The unusual and attractive neckline is actually sewn using an unused zipper as a trim.</div><div>The top itself is made from a charcoal wool blend and I used a long open dark green plastic teeth zipper for a trim. The neckline comprises two separate collars each made from two contrasting fabrics with the divided zipper sewn as a trim by sandwiching it between both pieces along the top edge.</div><div><br /></div><div>In case you are wondering the zipper does not irritate my skin at all. As you can see from the photographs it doesn't actually touch the neck.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvBoH5DPEg0biwnV1ZGVNt4Ej2jnQr60tkWhFvPH-oAVbwy82D6nZkm9r70tA9gpSwwdxtvL_n38Rkum157f5Nc3HHykN3i2h_8kvP8qydOu0U8JBdZ_MD25Lbt8HGh-HiXrdKG1QKqwSPCw5EwygKRHU8nt5eFfo-QIE4Uo0-lCDhl4P4wOSOqIxTJgo/s3264/20230926_102541.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvBoH5DPEg0biwnV1ZGVNt4Ej2jnQr60tkWhFvPH-oAVbwy82D6nZkm9r70tA9gpSwwdxtvL_n38Rkum157f5Nc3HHykN3i2h_8kvP8qydOu0U8JBdZ_MD25Lbt8HGh-HiXrdKG1QKqwSPCw5EwygKRHU8nt5eFfo-QIE4Uo0-lCDhl4P4wOSOqIxTJgo/w480-h640/20230926_102541.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2F7F5TBsyO2or7KhWGWsy78QxxsVRN05CeTtETm0rTezaXGx2eXyc_huOjTmsrs9WX1sS_QGBOnxu8vRcYmJLgUKIBC2iG2P3dWv4vh142M3vlV2mYGEhHFyeyM8pt6jjMzYr8tw_AcAggawdnd2M1l3c1iakUG5gmTskk4R8OfLDumEdSnHqPy07eQ/w480-h640/20230926_102622~2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For this version I found scraps of covered Piping and used it to edge the collars in the same way as I used the zipper on the Charcoal top </div><div>This fabric is French Terry</div><div>I love both versions. </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAs_E3Lvm7SicZpptw4dZAoOD9KDGP0v6MN7rnqRPOM6A3MgoZ7INq6-70xRiMjeylHpQ_8xltX8M3d4h3KknAS4t3X4tCJ16jk2z8as-Esr16oME-6joHZy0R-EK908_bB8yoOfEeppzSylR9M_I0e7YZ8oAdV4cp4-N9lT3k64zdYey2WjzzaCDx-oM/s3261/20230930_185934~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The dress is made in Ponte Roma and the shrug from a fine mohair <div><br /></div><div>I added a touch of machine embroidery to the centre front </div><div><br /></div><div>Do take care when fitting this dress, and pay attention to your underwear as you want to display a smooth figure. Body suits, tights with control tops and or control slips are all suitable. They make you feel confident, so do not hesitate to buy shapewear even if you are very slim. It really does make a difference. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I love Simplicity s9644 this one is made in a snuggly wool mix rib </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-QAqzEE7f1jQPqAKj9Lc_3plBHZe8d3JI7Pe3ExqmNW3qB7F4Q1P-uLpybSUJ6LC2Ilj218wRXbIL3D1YWl3arM-c8eybP16lMh5Z30T3xhjKH-HCoxb0fqvJq-FRUgha8W3ECsGYuxyw4ozckeZjRr3dSw4PUEZFFL7aXR92f88oUxZEhyphenhyphenZUOiy6mu8/s1126/SmartSelect_20231011-110859_Chrome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="989" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-QAqzEE7f1jQPqAKj9Lc_3plBHZe8d3JI7Pe3ExqmNW3qB7F4Q1P-uLpybSUJ6LC2Ilj218wRXbIL3D1YWl3arM-c8eybP16lMh5Z30T3xhjKH-HCoxb0fqvJq-FRUgha8W3ECsGYuxyw4ozckeZjRr3dSw4PUEZFFL7aXR92f88oUxZEhyphenhyphenZUOiy6mu8/w562-h640/SmartSelect_20231011-110859_Chrome.jpg" width="562" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzUxkoYMD2gnLylydq4cWEAgDjSZGa4IzY295os9VKHqDaC-5jsllenOoaskEDZrkoMQIO4m6Gy5G5X4H-L7Cbtp1py0df01cC8W1HdttwJ2KKqPGXVsux5YxOVmUYfezUN15jUt4ucs5iTlsyl-HomZt1ReuGO3SYcvfo3wUUtX9krLUrlbjNIwfOigQ/s3264/20231011_103713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzUxkoYMD2gnLylydq4cWEAgDjSZGa4IzY295os9VKHqDaC-5jsllenOoaskEDZrkoMQIO4m6Gy5G5X4H-L7Cbtp1py0df01cC8W1HdttwJ2KKqPGXVsux5YxOVmUYfezUN15jUt4ucs5iTlsyl-HomZt1ReuGO3SYcvfo3wUUtX9krLUrlbjNIwfOigQ/w480-h640/20231011_103713.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUUQ-bpefXz1ZL0J8oVOSWzNK2GLzd5EbbvV9waDB13pEIL9Rw9nhpJwV5D80xFLVhotO5dwBmiFoHzLZa-ZWysfDPHdq_32F_-BW0OTcJEPjtnnePg9RGyQz2Tfoc9exwPb3nogc_e9qr2dihxMchX5ptiA-ZxegfX_tnwKHLL9lfxdYzIZlSXsWG9Bg/s3127/20231011_103648~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3127" data-original-width="2345" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUUQ-bpefXz1ZL0J8oVOSWzNK2GLzd5EbbvV9waDB13pEIL9Rw9nhpJwV5D80xFLVhotO5dwBmiFoHzLZa-ZWysfDPHdq_32F_-BW0OTcJEPjtnnePg9RGyQz2Tfoc9exwPb3nogc_e9qr2dihxMchX5ptiA-ZxegfX_tnwKHLL9lfxdYzIZlSXsWG9Bg/w480-h640/20231011_103648~2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for reading this post. All of the patterns mentioned are well worth buying. Do purchase new fabrics as and when you need them but think about how you can use leftovers too.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Angela </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sewangelicthreads </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>#Sewangelicthreads </div><div>#sewist</div><div>#stretchfabric</div><div>#cosmossweater</div><div>#voguepatterns</div><div>#sewingblogger</div><div>#patternreview</div><div>#frenchterry</div><div>#sweatshirt</div><div>#knitfabric</div><div>#upcycling </div><div><br /></div><div>#simplicitys9644 </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-9044326749346238892023-06-05T13:35:00.001+01:002023-06-05T13:42:29.170+01:00Using my new Brother Coverstitch machine on a top made in Stretch Cotton Jersy Rib <h2 style="text-align: left;"> The Brother CV3550 Coverstitch Machine </h2><p><br /></p><p>I am very lucky to now own a Coverstitch machine, I have wanted one for years . They are not a necessity but are an incredible addition to a sewists collection of sewing machines.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qVqfQMSjvWud4AXs-zNyXFgpc8XWXVbOvWncUNEx6Ls46f7yLHepLKNHpxCvlMoNO2qQlM6UWJOpp6ZJW5yOs5gkjHtFZ5Q35M1uIayOBZkwOHyDfAK85RQ3bwbE7mf9eKRJ7FnS34cir8IMqAOC-sJpG8akSHeXPK2d6qKwdOqwyfxc3NjGZ9QY/s4128/20230518_130343.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qVqfQMSjvWud4AXs-zNyXFgpc8XWXVbOvWncUNEx6Ls46f7yLHepLKNHpxCvlMoNO2qQlM6UWJOpp6ZJW5yOs5gkjHtFZ5Q35M1uIayOBZkwOHyDfAK85RQ3bwbE7mf9eKRJ7FnS34cir8IMqAOC-sJpG8akSHeXPK2d6qKwdOqwyfxc3NjGZ9QY/w640-h400/20230518_130343.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Coverstitch machines are primarily used to create professional-looking hems to garments. They can be used for covering raw edges of a fabric, for example in seams , they can be used for embellishments and are suitable for stretch and woven fabrics ,</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUvnR1picq2XtfSGBEXP0aYEo8J7QFc2THr0PRf6wguVxDAogoRbd6IdX6QYdPBLIuK_B9bckMDqN8QX9ijE9HqvOSSujRnKN5LnTe41zWScM8RAj9dyZ2a7wuxCjK-Sj_YQLuzE0No-IEe4z2uA7yKfrvGKJnIP267OC-R0ibEU5wB0potOgV-Xi/s4128/20230518_175703.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvUvnR1picq2XtfSGBEXP0aYEo8J7QFc2THr0PRf6wguVxDAogoRbd6IdX6QYdPBLIuK_B9bckMDqN8QX9ijE9HqvOSSujRnKN5LnTe41zWScM8RAj9dyZ2a7wuxCjK-Sj_YQLuzE0No-IEe4z2uA7yKfrvGKJnIP267OC-R0ibEU5wB0potOgV-Xi/w640-h400/20230518_175703.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Mine is from BrotherUK and I purchased it from Jaycotts.co.uk</div><div><br /></div><div> <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/cover-hem/products/brother-coverstitch-machine-cv3550" target="_blank">Brother coverstitch machine from Jaycotts.co.uk </a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Qki0EYNGLxhdxIUSeGLCRNZPpCaLuva1KRm4-cgG5KxQHwx0mMnDj-S2GLcF95LIuhUX4Lh4ilG6IY826Em_v-cB46CJ_9B8zAcfSFx_mB2Wiv2rc2EaQD6WMBPSqJgdD3ndhkidiaL3YSY_oeOsqAspo3o3OUVRFWZfJ3c7awDtwSjBBtin7sV9/s4128/20230518_130210~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Qki0EYNGLxhdxIUSeGLCRNZPpCaLuva1KRm4-cgG5KxQHwx0mMnDj-S2GLcF95LIuhUX4Lh4ilG6IY826Em_v-cB46CJ_9B8zAcfSFx_mB2Wiv2rc2EaQD6WMBPSqJgdD3ndhkidiaL3YSY_oeOsqAspo3o3OUVRFWZfJ3c7awDtwSjBBtin7sV9/w640-h400/20230518_130210~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It has many stitch options plus a feature I love is the possibility of creating multicoloured stitching using any variation of thread colours to give the effect you want </div><div><br /></div>This is a Top Coverstitch using multiple coloured threads. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZa8kcGs-vor_lKWSrNi7FIs8ij29RdSucf1M8EJ0VryEddIfJFVKzpzm0MNFAxKQr2mFr33n6q9HMNXI1UBbe6tqtLCPsIMQ-KQ1yx6c7JM4ofrpmADnjXIxnwAbe8Zzgr3ek2uchHbAOeHit2TgMv3182iiv80Pqoc_ElqFf3l1Q_mcQL2q1_Q-w/s4128/20230518_130245~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZa8kcGs-vor_lKWSrNi7FIs8ij29RdSucf1M8EJ0VryEddIfJFVKzpzm0MNFAxKQr2mFr33n6q9HMNXI1UBbe6tqtLCPsIMQ-KQ1yx6c7JM4ofrpmADnjXIxnwAbe8Zzgr3ek2uchHbAOeHit2TgMv3182iiv80Pqoc_ElqFf3l1Q_mcQL2q1_Q-w/w640-h400/20230518_130245~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>This is the reverse side of the same stitch.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ5VDKZkiY-O1QrHDflqePFhvhgioYqMeZ6JyUTR7J8DybtI4ygvwkKNuOuccKgC8HK5jmxkpQ0ExSGVq2zveVRQul32d4TOMlhMRNVS5rS7L5hSuNmLlyovqMOSp0Hi7xqi5UYCG-k-bftDU9NdIReYENJgWvPDLQXQej1Ww_ktLVntaGeqflocfK/s3446/20230605_124810~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1971" data-original-width="3446" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ5VDKZkiY-O1QrHDflqePFhvhgioYqMeZ6JyUTR7J8DybtI4ygvwkKNuOuccKgC8HK5jmxkpQ0ExSGVq2zveVRQul32d4TOMlhMRNVS5rS7L5hSuNmLlyovqMOSp0Hi7xqi5UYCG-k-bftDU9NdIReYENJgWvPDLQXQej1Ww_ktLVntaGeqflocfK/w640-h366/20230605_124810~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It has numerous stitches in addition to the top Coverstitch with three needles it will do a Coverstitch like this one with up to three top threads which can also be adapted to wide and narrow stitches This sample is a narrow two thread </div><div>I found that YouTube has plenty of suggestions.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">***********</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglgiRhp2-xAsGSaQJv5D6Ssxrg4d60LvDzTFf3Fw70bFTYyUwVw0thTzaQsE3QEyDC4XQwoLqdZflTeXwZMoXEPpMmuLdP3vCbPwipnA7LR1PK83WXsRUeW7RzmJY8OSMgheWSyQ3vl78oYXH1VudQmB5_NwEvbDziN8jvTwK3tR7F-NzV6L0AFlC3/s2369/20230605_095431~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2369" data-original-width="2045" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglgiRhp2-xAsGSaQJv5D6Ssxrg4d60LvDzTFf3Fw70bFTYyUwVw0thTzaQsE3QEyDC4XQwoLqdZflTeXwZMoXEPpMmuLdP3vCbPwipnA7LR1PK83WXsRUeW7RzmJY8OSMgheWSyQ3vl78oYXH1VudQmB5_NwEvbDziN8jvTwK3tR7F-NzV6L0AFlC3/w552-h640/20230605_095431~2.jpg" width="552" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Cotton Rib Stretch Jersey Top.</h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_j5aCoa2kOQpq3_GEa_YDGHbd1tinfBS5PSy_KuVN4W3B4rzsb_RB8usC2Zd4SBgstfFsznG23nA79FzMhCIARZd7eqHnkym0c2jl77fcPlPiUllKCyfpF9stUi39FK5gubv2JtdmnB6L1gwIcQKytTimHj5GnZbNbc9MdQ5PpJez66m6icG5STAb/s4128/20230603_220502.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_j5aCoa2kOQpq3_GEa_YDGHbd1tinfBS5PSy_KuVN4W3B4rzsb_RB8usC2Zd4SBgstfFsznG23nA79FzMhCIARZd7eqHnkym0c2jl77fcPlPiUllKCyfpF9stUi39FK5gubv2JtdmnB6L1gwIcQKytTimHj5GnZbNbc9MdQ5PpJez66m6icG5STAb/w640-h400/20230603_220502.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The best way to learn about your new machine is to use it. I self drafted a top and made it up in this Cotton rib stretch fabric which was gifted to me from Minerva.com </div><div><a href="https://www.minerva.com/mp/1255359/minerva-core-range-cotton-rib-stretch-knit-fabric-blush&variant=1255332" target="_blank">Cotton Rib fabric at Minerva.com </a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I made a simple design as an extra layer on cooler summer days. The front and back have little shaping but the sleeves are slightly full with a cuff which can be worn in multiple ways.</div><div>The neckline has a band. This needs to be cut with the stretch along the length and stretched slightly when applying to the neckline. </div><div>Whilst we want the band to stretch, the main fabric needs to remain the same. To stop it from stretching therefore I stay stitched along the garment neck edge. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpih0P6jF1f0zdO_h7gAemnRZ2Q7wuWzoQ1voZa3ViU3W3viPWI8Cm7XESKP4e5mWcIRJR6lldrakshzxwyKtQGUlww0kwSYLhKxfmDf9bSMFcvhBda-cdpF6-tkqc8XMqhN4N1BpX1A5QNhZhiC6pfntnIBHmb_itvqh_EazGJcdNeLfkhRQUQXY1/s4128/20230604_111059.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpih0P6jF1f0zdO_h7gAemnRZ2Q7wuWzoQ1voZa3ViU3W3viPWI8Cm7XESKP4e5mWcIRJR6lldrakshzxwyKtQGUlww0kwSYLhKxfmDf9bSMFcvhBda-cdpF6-tkqc8XMqhN4N1BpX1A5QNhZhiC6pfntnIBHmb_itvqh_EazGJcdNeLfkhRQUQXY1/w640-h400/20230604_111059.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If I could give you a hint. It is far easier to install the neckline if you stitch just one shoulder and join the other one later. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Similarly it is easier to add sleeves before stitching the side seams. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMpUZXNwt6MYuxok3DgV59mr1Cq_lcgwF9dd-Mo-XIT7DV_6nwRdb6r2jsUD-9ubav1ocd0v6XdewgjY--ROk7a3uCIf0wRA6GrEjf-H0KGq87s0EwLGPgysLmxvgF45dJv75sDLlT_vi-Q7RGRt_FTdhA4TyH-6gtL6swSXRQtc7qA1slcce28iT/s4128/20230605_101605~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMpUZXNwt6MYuxok3DgV59mr1Cq_lcgwF9dd-Mo-XIT7DV_6nwRdb6r2jsUD-9ubav1ocd0v6XdewgjY--ROk7a3uCIf0wRA6GrEjf-H0KGq87s0EwLGPgysLmxvgF45dJv75sDLlT_vi-Q7RGRt_FTdhA4TyH-6gtL6swSXRQtc7qA1slcce28iT/w640-h400/20230605_101605~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To finish the neckline I added a triple top Coverstitch in shades of pink and purple </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used the same stitch on the hem. To prevent the hem from stretching out of shape I used some iron on seamtape </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyr7oU-eBPZrUDqNRX_exJ6n4lvJrgU6AaLIOqGyPBhh-Ipdwyuy2Sd0rglMmBjbDpZlrk2oe9JaaA5tfOTTWskLt4N4xcOcE9PCXwR-9WhdSRlbPYpjxN_SKSh17AhlYGQV6-y8loBsOmas5EhnkLHM_1oj9imzA5B9G32fdVAiRZVWsDtx0ofqdn/s2369/20230605_095431~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2369" data-original-width="2045" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyr7oU-eBPZrUDqNRX_exJ6n4lvJrgU6AaLIOqGyPBhh-Ipdwyuy2Sd0rglMmBjbDpZlrk2oe9JaaA5tfOTTWskLt4N4xcOcE9PCXwR-9WhdSRlbPYpjxN_SKSh17AhlYGQV6-y8loBsOmas5EhnkLHM_1oj9imzA5B9G32fdVAiRZVWsDtx0ofqdn/w552-h640/20230605_095431~2.jpg" width="552" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I think you will agree that this very simple top will be a very useful addition to my wardrobe </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzeI_DOjZSZTf10q5YHfjaj7VXm73E2i5OP_UV2y6owZcOqqN7f8-Cbcqf9O_-n3UxCJ8ds9FObp_PE925a06UvhSMEvhJfgFPH5AICmkYqaIgzL0_RJ3jHWULk7C4vnPPQ7DKIW3T4bfRZmhXwUsu8HYa6qdTFsrbhPRPCKFwYPPOhO7ViJWKL1W3/s2397/20230605_095416~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2397" data-original-width="1888" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzeI_DOjZSZTf10q5YHfjaj7VXm73E2i5OP_UV2y6owZcOqqN7f8-Cbcqf9O_-n3UxCJ8ds9FObp_PE925a06UvhSMEvhJfgFPH5AICmkYqaIgzL0_RJ3jHWULk7C4vnPPQ7DKIW3T4bfRZmhXwUsu8HYa6qdTFsrbhPRPCKFwYPPOhO7ViJWKL1W3/w504-h640/20230605_095416~2.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Just a touch of embellishment helps lift it from the ordinary to something special</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-JMgJDd9Ldyn9peLW-17unz0rP3IMwYqA5n-syHgF9Y_0niDYJcdfv_cpI8nfgCjfXYgm_0D5Evc43hf1DgCNPNfxUFsYEPlVr8YjVQUvZBH7zkr9zMIBxIZYkzD08qXBvqWpMvfUfQ8J8Y0z4OIkr35Rkk0CGwY4UKh1UmuySQD6ghl1ZTKtHIvV/s3264/20230605_094915.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-JMgJDd9Ldyn9peLW-17unz0rP3IMwYqA5n-syHgF9Y_0niDYJcdfv_cpI8nfgCjfXYgm_0D5Evc43hf1DgCNPNfxUFsYEPlVr8YjVQUvZBH7zkr9zMIBxIZYkzD08qXBvqWpMvfUfQ8J8Y0z4OIkr35Rkk0CGwY4UKh1UmuySQD6ghl1ZTKtHIvV/w480-h640/20230605_094915.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The fabric is soft, light but has plenty of body. It lends itself to lots of different garments</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ncxV0uLnUzciGYlBmOoj6feUBLj4TNt4gBMb8P9uNjUGUbF5kw5Q3AokNFpvoZXm0VTNmdg42CjhsWaPdkwBFDrXAUzfCvYXzVeX9_qd1h3dFZi9q5ya84xyoozYll_oXn3MxLWkeFUK2eAEzMbLuOTmEP70C0zFl-ErKWAiCRJY4b-CAfBxIuXs/s2840/20230605_094831~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2840" data-original-width="1645" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ncxV0uLnUzciGYlBmOoj6feUBLj4TNt4gBMb8P9uNjUGUbF5kw5Q3AokNFpvoZXm0VTNmdg42CjhsWaPdkwBFDrXAUzfCvYXzVeX9_qd1h3dFZi9q5ya84xyoozYll_oXn3MxLWkeFUK2eAEzMbLuOTmEP70C0zFl-ErKWAiCRJY4b-CAfBxIuXs/w370-h640/20230605_094831~2.jpg" width="370" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfZnBELDl6wWc6BfF2fVXzDS-uQWripgfFvbCjX6ftbHvBy03abfqhp3eMTazh5DIBJVUNJpT-pcAMQzxh5HlFPunIusD4FVEs7X55bgQGHvIEASSWRZMHKTecCnhDM0GyhkTIj2QTqEPXW5F2I35yvBHAte90PaQQLGX6OUdTikhjSaB95iOHDHo/s2993/20230605_094901~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2993" data-original-width="1685" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfZnBELDl6wWc6BfF2fVXzDS-uQWripgfFvbCjX6ftbHvBy03abfqhp3eMTazh5DIBJVUNJpT-pcAMQzxh5HlFPunIusD4FVEs7X55bgQGHvIEASSWRZMHKTecCnhDM0GyhkTIj2QTqEPXW5F2I35yvBHAte90PaQQLGX6OUdTikhjSaB95iOHDHo/w360-h640/20230605_094901~2.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><p>Thank you Minerva.com for gifting the fabric. And thank you to Jaycotts.co.uk for sorting out this fabulous machine for me</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Angela</p><p style="text-align: center;">Sewangelicthreads </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">#coverstitchmachines </p><p style="text-align: center;">#stretchfabric</p><p style="text-align: center;">#top</p><p style="text-align: center;">#SewingBlogger </p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-2421744276354553762023-05-30T16:30:00.001+01:002023-05-30T16:38:59.028+01:00Vogue 1693 Special Occasion Dress <h4 style="text-align: left;"> My Birthday Dress May 2023</h4><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPUb03ldS_ZBKzHGht0JFyKtzuwwqOyRVyBEL7iGmLamXjhF8WE5O_ZAPOfTQwVv4IHrTH3MbGtEkhgJ7ncZhOQCOal99yOP3Plwu9TKktRCsR--2rYNSgdkd-pR6fWY5zENcV4oY4QuKTnYVmP-ZO12P_gCKvdCpPZ-trnhQ8neboFkNwhVSYjRH/s3010/20230530_152545~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3010" data-original-width="1891" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPUb03ldS_ZBKzHGht0JFyKtzuwwqOyRVyBEL7iGmLamXjhF8WE5O_ZAPOfTQwVv4IHrTH3MbGtEkhgJ7ncZhOQCOal99yOP3Plwu9TKktRCsR--2rYNSgdkd-pR6fWY5zENcV4oY4QuKTnYVmP-ZO12P_gCKvdCpPZ-trnhQ8neboFkNwhVSYjRH/w402-h640/20230530_152545~2.jpg" width="402" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I always make a new dress for my birthday, this Vogue pattern really appealed to me. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJiqCUpWRh3s3c7z7bbjgBfEQPq_0oYzYzt89P2x9t6INwrE1kKzJ72pLQnmiXAUlPxkilVyOeJ_kNasy8lXWFrjsxXc0gP9HRgYfDQQGN0NnBITPHmQasXk5Az6OOTk7_ZzEXefw-TaJPeQsfJg6mdAdKbHI0HFKNCs-W67e80mNoi8PgzvpmYSD4/s4128/20230522_191324.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJiqCUpWRh3s3c7z7bbjgBfEQPq_0oYzYzt89P2x9t6INwrE1kKzJ72pLQnmiXAUlPxkilVyOeJ_kNasy8lXWFrjsxXc0gP9HRgYfDQQGN0NnBITPHmQasXk5Az6OOTk7_ZzEXefw-TaJPeQsfJg6mdAdKbHI0HFKNCs-W67e80mNoi8PgzvpmYSD4/w400-h640/20230522_191324.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div>It looks complicated but honestly it's not. The fabric I used is from my own stash, I have been waiting to find the perfect pattern and they are perfect for each other.</div><div><br /></div><div>The fabric is a fairly heavy embroidered Indian cotton with a lace edging along one side. It is navy Blue with sequins </div><div>"Broderie Anglaise" would be perfect </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIH75euqYw9Oa81QFZlHH-pGmd2sXJqq35ZthhfrCEXC1ROb-Ti1l4HlyeXsxgdTt_PyJ_gvwlALVvN-ZgfsguHKKysMk-iQDZBan2YknYCHUWyXt0bv1rm2K0Z3jn7IK3Sz6Rp3N_OWxPbSMnMhbaTG61x7YcRp48X8IVjjSUrL-DmiSd-YPBUWSU/s4128/20230528_161612.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIH75euqYw9Oa81QFZlHH-pGmd2sXJqq35ZthhfrCEXC1ROb-Ti1l4HlyeXsxgdTt_PyJ_gvwlALVvN-ZgfsguHKKysMk-iQDZBan2YknYCHUWyXt0bv1rm2K0Z3jn7IK3Sz6Rp3N_OWxPbSMnMhbaTG61x7YcRp48X8IVjjSUrL-DmiSd-YPBUWSU/w400-h640/20230528_161612.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I positioned the pattern pieces so that the hem and sleeves would end in the lace part and I adjusted the length of the skirt before cutting out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I only just had enough fabric so I was really happy that the fabric has a lace edging so I was able to utilise it in order to make ab interesting sleeves </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNoQEeJGKPIRu_vuNI_dsC5NjeQyum1BqBv0Qu217wa4qqsZ_R2AbwsVDybnHC1ng7FVlLWewP0-Mu53E0wuOF_iZykBeSk3eVMOe9Qcy6_M92mUNqE51tymbmg_6gP0sXSok7DMBTez7Twb4d0p-L3cHzMox48Kbf5XKkACDrokY_bKgv434rNWgq/s4128/20230528_161634.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNoQEeJGKPIRu_vuNI_dsC5NjeQyum1BqBv0Qu217wa4qqsZ_R2AbwsVDybnHC1ng7FVlLWewP0-Mu53E0wuOF_iZykBeSk3eVMOe9Qcy6_M92mUNqE51tymbmg_6gP0sXSok7DMBTez7Twb4d0p-L3cHzMox48Kbf5XKkACDrokY_bKgv434rNWgq/w400-h640/20230528_161634.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div> The main body of the fabric is covered in sequins too.</div><div>For the lining I chose a lightweight cotton lining fabric. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>The lining actually extends right down to the hem, but I decided that I would just line the bodice and the top part of the skirt, leaving to frill to be more fluid and free.<div>I felt that the weight of the skirt needed some support otherwise I may have considered removing the skirt part of the lining completely <br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Hint</h2><div>If you want a mini dress you could actually stop here and hem the dress as it is. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVz6M-dVeKSRE6GV4hGx0Of5MtVe4X8S4hioTNwc03fnnL1MdIQyFSwVH_Jnb8dyBG-HoByIv45It8iDNSGUectzneYi3stXZH-xZLfjI55ZqORePxRzXB6COyDKvNvim-kDcuyDtiZJXtB8o3PHTw_lCcYEyjRPEgTGEZ8YRF5gBbBDQvMqA-VfoY/s3488/2023-05-28_030997.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3488" data-original-width="2480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVz6M-dVeKSRE6GV4hGx0Of5MtVe4X8S4hioTNwc03fnnL1MdIQyFSwVH_Jnb8dyBG-HoByIv45It8iDNSGUectzneYi3stXZH-xZLfjI55ZqORePxRzXB6COyDKvNvim-kDcuyDtiZJXtB8o3PHTw_lCcYEyjRPEgTGEZ8YRF5gBbBDQvMqA-VfoY/w456-h640/2023-05-28_030997.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Hint</h2><div><br /></div><div>There are many possibilities with this pattern. Another idea is to reduce the width of the upper skirt and lining , taking it in at the bottom to create a bell shape. Adding the frill to this will then produce a mermaid skirt. This can further be adapted by lengthening the back upper skirt This would make a stunning wedding gown especially if the upper fabric is a heavy lace fabric and the lining is satin.</div><div>The sleeves can also be adapted, mine are straight but you can make yours more bell shaped .</div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwHgTk3q4hS4Pf-9KedQX8XceZhiNpCFT91ar8qy1uq3pMxeDKJZceexn6X1wBjrEiO2PiVXyB4Sj2iW0YKsAPVTKyr7Jvk3LJ8ITD_p7pPDNzDej20QclPUmrjcI64jNcg3baTghzY24UxV02RkfN7LaXZtGv2IxBNKooNp8rJVmpa6kDUTCFp8Lw/s2377/20230528_143729~4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2377" data-original-width="1338" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwHgTk3q4hS4Pf-9KedQX8XceZhiNpCFT91ar8qy1uq3pMxeDKJZceexn6X1wBjrEiO2PiVXyB4Sj2iW0YKsAPVTKyr7Jvk3LJ8ITD_p7pPDNzDej20QclPUmrjcI64jNcg3baTghzY24UxV02RkfN7LaXZtGv2IxBNKooNp8rJVmpa6kDUTCFp8Lw/w360-h640/20230528_143729~4.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The pink lines give an idea of what I mean. I do like to reuse my patterns as much as possible and this one gives plenty of opportunity to put your own touches to the garment </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkVWdJnwK--aVUZnns-y3q-QQ09zlxrP6qSoHWaw8zEPNqJB2xahyOAAuNvD0FUJMugXOJLW0-NlmgsUZBnZO41IuPkrYU3iv-Bfj3m3UPsGoB-uOhCBl2ioTWGbWtkAAwbsLj18KBG1ZWc3Gcd0OkxSzNC6426rdueuPT02yX2Cp9TG_BS0ORrafA/s2395/20230530_152123~3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2395" data-original-width="1755" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkVWdJnwK--aVUZnns-y3q-QQ09zlxrP6qSoHWaw8zEPNqJB2xahyOAAuNvD0FUJMugXOJLW0-NlmgsUZBnZO41IuPkrYU3iv-Bfj3m3UPsGoB-uOhCBl2ioTWGbWtkAAwbsLj18KBG1ZWc3Gcd0OkxSzNC6426rdueuPT02yX2Cp9TG_BS0ORrafA/w468-h640/20230530_152123~3.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I felt that the front is a bit low for me so I joined the front pieces for three inches. It is still very low. </div><div>You could put a piece of your fabric or a lace fabric behind the front instead to make it more modest.</div><div>I just made two carriers for the cording. I made them from lingerie elastic stitched to the inside of the dress. </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDtAGYVfcmzToVbkj1a3vPsTfE7v3P1HYOh88CQbIX8N4ZMQDoeS86l-ebH5qOuKdQiZH7xFgNgS3ejudj-9n88O5Z41ONq9o14nuMKtOqqB61FnsJWxp9TmrkNOZSxs4axt3vd10DG1kPD1-6V6c2FlrdDdr2ayf7wZ7HJ1Rx4bsm1dDd3ZfR61vE/s2716/20230530_152154~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2716" data-original-width="1618" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDtAGYVfcmzToVbkj1a3vPsTfE7v3P1HYOh88CQbIX8N4ZMQDoeS86l-ebH5qOuKdQiZH7xFgNgS3ejudj-9n88O5Z41ONq9o14nuMKtOqqB61FnsJWxp9TmrkNOZSxs4axt3vd10DG1kPD1-6V6c2FlrdDdr2ayf7wZ7HJ1Rx4bsm1dDd3ZfR61vE/w382-h640/20230530_152154~2.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I love the way in which the sequins catch the light, and I love the swishy skirt <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><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/AVvXsEgGnuDQALULIu72Hlh2lE8nye_CRmo5jyZeh7W0pCDJy30IbE6IslEWAPKB1aZn6dpNgUGPznC8a2KG_fhdxHfDc53R4pu32dpRZxQjMnmMEPkSpQUWmM6rs2nHn4sox5p8QQgtJP2GMYc2GwvpFVoW4z14zRHl0-rU8AMLMSOqHMG8RtQhxtg38Izy/s2812/20230530_152734~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2812" data-original-width="1960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnuDQALULIu72Hlh2lE8nye_CRmo5jyZeh7W0pCDJy30IbE6IslEWAPKB1aZn6dpNgUGPznC8a2KG_fhdxHfDc53R4pu32dpRZxQjMnmMEPkSpQUWmM6rs2nHn4sox5p8QQgtJP2GMYc2GwvpFVoW4z14zRHl0-rU8AMLMSOqHMG8RtQhxtg38Izy/w446-h640/20230530_152734~2.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">An experienced beginner would easily be able to make this dress. The most important part is to get the fit right, there are separate pattern pieces for different bust sizes , so if you are not sure then please make a toile of the bodice in order to check the fit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpq6AmTVAjBtTnqUgfXLkP9jyWmSHM5T1tm1O5sX30coIb64mPLQ_y3b2dRKwrpdkMRIagCLQKyavf-6l7DMl0gXjuder4ZdFbUD2SX7iLbnI4MjPbbIeomgcHL-bcwCB3Kc3kjXKTf8hJaH_emYeIYyonPlmGFzqg-douCTLyI5XUmpOUXvWkCDEX/s2566/20230530_153056~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2566" data-original-width="2055" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpq6AmTVAjBtTnqUgfXLkP9jyWmSHM5T1tm1O5sX30coIb64mPLQ_y3b2dRKwrpdkMRIagCLQKyavf-6l7DMl0gXjuder4ZdFbUD2SX7iLbnI4MjPbbIeomgcHL-bcwCB3Kc3kjXKTf8hJaH_emYeIYyonPlmGFzqg-douCTLyI5XUmpOUXvWkCDEX/w512-h640/20230530_153056~2.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div>The dress is very suitable for wheelchair users , it is a joy to wear for any celebration or an afternoon picnic in the park. </div><div><br /></div><div>Pattern is from Jaycotts and may be ordered via this link </div><div><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/vogue/products/sewing-pattern-v1693" target="_blank">Vogue 1693 </a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzbpTX6cucVYilFQQwoZTOH36YX5uV5oJDsTKuTiGrMPvc2SJCJ6OnHPShtM1L2pckrB8WYIGKgV0eOlc8dww' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for reading my post </div><div><br /></div><div>Angela</div><div><br /></div><div>Sewangelicthreads <br /><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-87530678753936277542023-04-14T12:49:00.002+01:002023-04-14T12:49:18.881+01:00 Butterick Sewing Pattern 6856 in linen Look cotton fabric <h4 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioB1acS6Nmw9gErDmQFtq99nr2ulLjfDvwJ1bc8S-hJU2ROqZrknER7TdSL9WsNnxCPg-z0cn2aZ1IoiZyeRvShXCf-27tTcfXLYKkZ7SIm6KhaQns1GUIebufAXTz-SlfFXPAYi2svjL7jsf04gmW7qi98fyXCgfYlzj51hsBB1YTEZieb-s6mF4n/s3264/20230414_103708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioB1acS6Nmw9gErDmQFtq99nr2ulLjfDvwJ1bc8S-hJU2ROqZrknER7TdSL9WsNnxCPg-z0cn2aZ1IoiZyeRvShXCf-27tTcfXLYKkZ7SIm6KhaQns1GUIebufAXTz-SlfFXPAYi2svjL7jsf04gmW7qi98fyXCgfYlzj51hsBB1YTEZieb-s6mF4n/w480-h640/20230414_103708.jpg" width="480" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">This Butterick top was made in this gorgeous cotton fabric from Minerva.com and can be purchased by clicking the link below highlighted in Blue <br /></span>Minerva Core Range Washed Vintage Linen Look Cotton Fabric <a href="https://tidd.ly/406WbLt" target="_blank">Minerva linen look cotton </a><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">I had intended to make this over Easter but my lovely son "forgot" to tell me he was coming to stay. I was delighted of course and hastily converted my craft room into a bedroom. It was his birthday too.so it was a wonderful time </span></h4><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></h4><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKiAmAlBEEyRman9KXzXN03y-dgyTkCJ4O3RMEjzMSR5J9XVj6Xzz8feOLoP7KR3WLA89l6eGDLQsRLGTa5S0FND_iThb5n4gLGjLEAHIahodUfoAnye1x6GlUUpaSdhZCyXcLCJcBKhuC2YdlSbYMwZOb6vPuPd9VLO-JnDV-lKa0scNNeYM2JBTv/s3761/20230404_214210~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="3761" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKiAmAlBEEyRman9KXzXN03y-dgyTkCJ4O3RMEjzMSR5J9XVj6Xzz8feOLoP7KR3WLA89l6eGDLQsRLGTa5S0FND_iThb5n4gLGjLEAHIahodUfoAnye1x6GlUUpaSdhZCyXcLCJcBKhuC2YdlSbYMwZOb6vPuPd9VLO-JnDV-lKa0scNNeYM2JBTv/w640-h440/20230404_214210~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></h4><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Little Coco was overexcited, she is only a few weeks old and hadn't met Matthew before.</span><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><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/AVvXsEg5Llrhoj-rQA5JihAxWKtxdE2zfDXaYU6tiBxKvJxNxSE1zJonzZvhPJOsl9fAKYCffhk1ivFWGfw7XQLu6eXbSUpzPMndLTsDxf0KeIq9yKn_t-Of-Eghrpk1A5jt0x_EP4jUTKHFRTM0kF-g7uroOZJNRv11Jg_yqNwlLZSGTo0tozqD-xNWBFNy/s1401/SmartSelect_20230409-114933_Chrome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1401" data-original-width="789" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Llrhoj-rQA5JihAxWKtxdE2zfDXaYU6tiBxKvJxNxSE1zJonzZvhPJOsl9fAKYCffhk1ivFWGfw7XQLu6eXbSUpzPMndLTsDxf0KeIq9yKn_t-Of-Eghrpk1A5jt0x_EP4jUTKHFRTM0kF-g7uroOZJNRv11Jg_yqNwlLZSGTo0tozqD-xNWBFNy/w360-h640/SmartSelect_20230409-114933_Chrome.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Anyway, back to sewing.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">If you are a newbie then you may not want to go through all the prep but trust me on this, you need to do several things before putting sewing machine to fabric.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Firstly wash and press your fabric,I never skip this bit as fabrics can take you by surprise and shrink in the first wash.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">While this is happening take your measurements and compare them to the measurements on the pattern envalope. I also check the finished size but this can involve a hunt as some pattern companies place them on the relevant tissue pieces, others put them somewhere on the envalope or the instructions. A cup of tea is welcome at this point.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><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/AVvXsEiOzojxcqTeK5Zf2gtIyjOgweNI930HOIYJ-q2MUf-5CZnVNgkOkvsmQ_7Ni-bIXXFDSA8vEbegso9qIz1eHJDywpyEz8rNOGaXZzjl7mzr99oP91L6e8rRJWYvcvWtAdzDibmNpuI7WXs2cI_ouvLoA2amDWzmoRLmtCOknT68BAGFkgWNrywhaRgw/s4128/20230412_140422~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOzojxcqTeK5Zf2gtIyjOgweNI930HOIYJ-q2MUf-5CZnVNgkOkvsmQ_7Ni-bIXXFDSA8vEbegso9qIz1eHJDywpyEz8rNOGaXZzjl7mzr99oP91L6e8rRJWYvcvWtAdzDibmNpuI7WXs2cI_ouvLoA2amDWzmoRLmtCOknT68BAGFkgWNrywhaRgw/w640-h400/20230412_140422~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Butterick Sewing Pattern 6856</span></span></p><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Transfer your pattern markings onto your fabric and then iron on any interfacing.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-s06iPHfZM1tZjZyGPJDvFvbW5ZWvn2t1VLo88Q3e8m0O5Li2Nc0xt0C0mvEmYkdvJtDTqD8KLf5cKuxvsyWJD99_MR-vh1otFzfnkcBsVmdlhQD6w9EkReRKJn3s0S7M1nNUKreDsNABCeRXABiQNDgQ9367697l-4TiijqOvutD3HPWLGm1GkSC/s4128/20230413_150552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-s06iPHfZM1tZjZyGPJDvFvbW5ZWvn2t1VLo88Q3e8m0O5Li2Nc0xt0C0mvEmYkdvJtDTqD8KLf5cKuxvsyWJD99_MR-vh1otFzfnkcBsVmdlhQD6w9EkReRKJn3s0S7M1nNUKreDsNABCeRXABiQNDgQ9367697l-4TiijqOvutD3HPWLGm1GkSC/w400-h640/20230413_150552.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial;"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">It</span></span> may take a couple of days to do all this prep but now sewing the garment can be carried out easily and quickly. One final point is to press each seam as you sew it. It makes the difference between a homemade garment and a Handmade, bespoke garment. It is far better to spend time before sewing to get everything done and will save time in having to make alterations or wondering which is the right side of the fabric.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Well, I shall get on with sewing it then I can wear it.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh10DRbm6pbNInz_GCG-MgjgHM5S2U5V9IwBiw-T3Mw2Rt60cc0UGy5_4qF-Gw8htjHkvoMXFtIWkmnCzxmo4uiIRysOq2FYrm7wwST0xwPCeD_64fTHhdztTigM8px0_PLTthBMBNuCRY2CEVfNS43wp0lUr_vQfuRZUDpEokfFQG-zPaNhLX-p6Ud/s3264/20230414_103455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh10DRbm6pbNInz_GCG-MgjgHM5S2U5V9IwBiw-T3Mw2Rt60cc0UGy5_4qF-Gw8htjHkvoMXFtIWkmnCzxmo4uiIRysOq2FYrm7wwST0xwPCeD_64fTHhdztTigM8px0_PLTthBMBNuCRY2CEVfNS43wp0lUr_vQfuRZUDpEokfFQG-zPaNhLX-p6Ud/w480-h640/20230414_103455.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>The pattern is fairly straightforward but in one or two places it left me to figure out which way round some of the bands were meant to be sewn. Studying the diagrams recommended.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJWPCLGruMmWSmoTRnPg5MVkD-uJUOsfToFDk_DAYOmcX9zxzPPQn3Vl9cTJZN0_skeJ85c5jVpbdwjOv1wPUKWXPLKhQdcN7A7_TekVotek_hg_j2bEGfdpN4RUL_E7J82AaGQha0T9khkYenN-nZjRjOLug8pnmitVeTKhLi8I9r2SyxbfmdHZc/s3264/20230414_103708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJWPCLGruMmWSmoTRnPg5MVkD-uJUOsfToFDk_DAYOmcX9zxzPPQn3Vl9cTJZN0_skeJ85c5jVpbdwjOv1wPUKWXPLKhQdcN7A7_TekVotek_hg_j2bEGfdpN4RUL_E7J82AaGQha0T9khkYenN-nZjRjOLug8pnmitVeTKhLi8I9r2SyxbfmdHZc/w480-h640/20230414_103708.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>I spent ages top stitching the entire garment but it took the blouse from the very casual look I wanted to something a whole lot smarter. So I spent an evening unpicking all the top stitching, maybe it was an unnecessary thing to do but I wanted to stay true to when and where I wanted to be able to wear it.</div><div>The altered sleeves are successful, one of the photos shows how I did it.</div><div>I shall wear this again and again, it's perfect.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpK2VOLlhNnskoLGdQPrX_UE3Pzo6rPNo5nnxlMnJA8iXsi3eGzkommPqTOcErGm19kfj-6aQfTW03Rh6Uv_-DAn_9vKifM35QO0AYbfZHoWMoQeVCq8n6PDKsVMJhnAxeK_UYeq2_rHpMc5HH7AAwiS3xCIotS1PyKGnLDTNGNZTVtiXqx_ksUwBG/s3264/20230414_103757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpK2VOLlhNnskoLGdQPrX_UE3Pzo6rPNo5nnxlMnJA8iXsi3eGzkommPqTOcErGm19kfj-6aQfTW03Rh6Uv_-DAn_9vKifM35QO0AYbfZHoWMoQeVCq8n6PDKsVMJhnAxeK_UYeq2_rHpMc5HH7AAwiS3xCIotS1PyKGnLDTNGNZTVtiXqx_ksUwBG/w480-h640/20230414_103757.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTewQGfiwjDDTBag2NDmt70rZP80hbe3pm2F73eOWoT5lQEOZ4FG85N2ERQS4mU2XzTtkaXiVCeDPfw067eF5SX0cQDY5oJifK5LusfJ_9tFbv8yUHtkg_esRrl_VSc4Wl9qNrz9yyPDKBw6DLRyi4Y5D10hrQqiauagBk80LqHHuuRA1mtfnrciBD/s3264/20230414_103859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTewQGfiwjDDTBag2NDmt70rZP80hbe3pm2F73eOWoT5lQEOZ4FG85N2ERQS4mU2XzTtkaXiVCeDPfw067eF5SX0cQDY5oJifK5LusfJ_9tFbv8yUHtkg_esRrl_VSc4Wl9qNrz9yyPDKBw6DLRyi4Y5D10hrQqiauagBk80LqHHuuRA1mtfnrciBD/w480-h640/20230414_103859.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#Sewangelicthreads </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#sewingblogger</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#sewing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#tutorial</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#blouse</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#shirt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#butterickpatterns </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#butterick6856</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#cottonfabric</div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-5655794324964110242023-03-08T10:53:00.001+00:002023-03-08T10:53:23.588+00:00Simplicity 9270 loungewear set in a reversible squares and stripe fabric from Pound Fabrics <h3 style="text-align: left;"> Loungewear Set by Simplicity patterns, fabric from Pound Fabrics </h3><p><br /></p><p>I love nice loungewear and this is just perfect for evenings relaxing with a book or watching TV</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHgwLuA1XJHUokCLrxQ8MY2q3iZci5_1oUhqmzoSISNDGTBCXp2f-3Vh_3-TGfFxL97InDaHjDSCHyEgFVuO6UmA6vrONtghGBOq4OqcM0K8DQAiy7PSYZX4YOF4KgrAG-7tsruLAq2e-0pNjmtQ5muLtU4N8XTRTQ7ozhZlA6am1muFDxLpFJn0j/s2420/20230308_102137~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2420" data-original-width="1407" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHgwLuA1XJHUokCLrxQ8MY2q3iZci5_1oUhqmzoSISNDGTBCXp2f-3Vh_3-TGfFxL97InDaHjDSCHyEgFVuO6UmA6vrONtghGBOq4OqcM0K8DQAiy7PSYZX4YOF4KgrAG-7tsruLAq2e-0pNjmtQ5muLtU4N8XTRTQ7ozhZlA6am1muFDxLpFJn0j/w372-h640/20230308_102137~2.jpg" width="372" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p>The fabric is totally amazing and is very affordable </p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQlF4YJFnEG27XLje52BxWABowhACyur6FL8BoFwSdyYZddOIQ7BQg5GRljc88hVJtRTHnHzgauJ0M8t3Cioe2BDMtiJl5sAkf22EZVyRhImc1UvAmEVktR7-fx2HHEgbLbjoH4a1VWrlLPJM4rwMdY1L97tYwek8NFv0yUM_vZd29Pt91ByBaTEl8/s4128/20230301_120714.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQlF4YJFnEG27XLje52BxWABowhACyur6FL8BoFwSdyYZddOIQ7BQg5GRljc88hVJtRTHnHzgauJ0M8t3Cioe2BDMtiJl5sAkf22EZVyRhImc1UvAmEVktR7-fx2HHEgbLbjoH4a1VWrlLPJM4rwMdY1L97tYwek8NFv0yUM_vZd29Pt91ByBaTEl8/w640-h400/20230301_120714.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This wonderful reversible fabric is from Pound Fabrics , it is 70% Cotton and available in three colourways </div><div>The link to purchase is <a href="https://poundfabrics.co.uk/products/mini-squares-and-stripes-reversible-jersey-knit-fabric?variant=40283872788503" target="_blank">Mini squares and striped fabric from Pound fabric</a></div><div><br /></div><div>It is a double layered fabric , substantial but the high Cotton content makes it easy to wear.It is airy and soft next to the skin and needs minimal pressing .</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I made size 12 and it took 3m of fabric <div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_J2lyF1HhfIOWYl6MvttbwgaME8_rqQwkYEk8mVvdF2bzXW5ur8n7m1kmpHiIZF4-OeT5IeAAn0lujjnj0OOq0Qb4QZNVCk32p1ZOn9GOaGyfBqO-l9bYSxg1xEpi_Wkh48TrDpwjXXWk77U2vTSM1QwWP2I-gx0t8d5JBEMfS38mXXTC61K7tVtW/s4128/20230301_120731.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_J2lyF1HhfIOWYl6MvttbwgaME8_rqQwkYEk8mVvdF2bzXW5ur8n7m1kmpHiIZF4-OeT5IeAAn0lujjnj0OOq0Qb4QZNVCk32p1ZOn9GOaGyfBqO-l9bYSxg1xEpi_Wkh48TrDpwjXXWk77U2vTSM1QwWP2I-gx0t8d5JBEMfS38mXXTC61K7tVtW/w640-h400/20230301_120731.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It is reversible with small squares on one side and stripes on the other </div><div>It is a stretch fabric and therfore you will need a brand new stretch needle in your sewing machine </div><div>I recommend using a stretch thread , this means that you can use an ordinary straight stitch without risk of it snapping during wear </div><div>The thread I use is </div><div><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/mettler-seraflock-stretch-thread" target="_blank">mettler-seraflock-stretch-thread</a> from Jaycotts.co.uk, or there is <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://poundfabrics.co.uk/collections/haberdashery/products/gutermann-maraflex-thread-150m?variant=40370961645591" target="_blank">Gutermann Maraflex from Pound Fabrics </a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> I also like to use my walking foot which feeds fabric through easily without stretching or distorting it. I find that once I have this foot on my machine it is a while before I remove it it makes sewing any fabric a total breeze </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwi76HdTiQH_lC5Gj4VK11bjCcsHVvjdyC3l2w1fmOTfMuzwocv8FO4CLmu-dmKrewKo3ZXlMj8qfhVgkdy2MwuwYzsR1jka_NgYXX_y-JpHrZQT4IdPrrv5R7Z92XnElbAwi_RCIfh1SroJtgSabwESVC0VDhs6JdeNc9OUPqwHCS3dsodGdbEbz/s4128/20230307_175520.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZwi76HdTiQH_lC5Gj4VK11bjCcsHVvjdyC3l2w1fmOTfMuzwocv8FO4CLmu-dmKrewKo3ZXlMj8qfhVgkdy2MwuwYzsR1jka_NgYXX_y-JpHrZQT4IdPrrv5R7Z92XnElbAwi_RCIfh1SroJtgSabwESVC0VDhs6JdeNc9OUPqwHCS3dsodGdbEbz/w640-h400/20230307_175520.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>In order to make best use of this wonderful fabric I wanted to incorporate both sides, the top is made using the squares as the right side with the collar and facing cut out with the stripes showing </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9y0FrMZzgwZTrux-e2VyjeQ0_XhEV2NEfx36JLIvrq-197SYCTnZp_5-CPQ-iS4gp0qh2I_eHkTFPjOIbPtyqMSNWtGeGdfCAbXx4Bby1R7CyhKIUwLoqQ0P-_zZClV89nwO5yfoXwYP21Jbdqp-9FfxV9gVFT0059bgEGBiXZwBTvlzOT3INwS0K/s4128/20230307_175631.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9y0FrMZzgwZTrux-e2VyjeQ0_XhEV2NEfx36JLIvrq-197SYCTnZp_5-CPQ-iS4gp0qh2I_eHkTFPjOIbPtyqMSNWtGeGdfCAbXx4Bby1R7CyhKIUwLoqQ0P-_zZClV89nwO5yfoXwYP21Jbdqp-9FfxV9gVFT0059bgEGBiXZwBTvlzOT3INwS0K/w400-h640/20230307_175631.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div><br /></div><div>You will need stretch iron on interfacing to support the collar and front facings. Please never buy cheap interfacing, it is horrid and will cheapen your garment. These little touches make the difference between Home Made and Hand-Made . The latter is what we are aiming for </div><div><br /></div><div>I chose I neutral coloured button and added an extra one as the pattern has just three. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbq0kLx7o8V02t4ASm5Y1DLVZ-Q_1Y1Xlt5hd-_dY6RtuKR0Lg3MgOXDwvB3bt1m85F7jWE1flXZA1LQpvUvt7ckunx6u7qqiA8cKWYGNYC6_XPX1TF7sqi2KCjoANFJfRqVHdC5joM6BZdsyZ6_W3CLsar7vlqn3Z1k0T8NPQhFYTD3vpK51EufmE/s4128/20230307_174129.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbq0kLx7o8V02t4ASm5Y1DLVZ-Q_1Y1Xlt5hd-_dY6RtuKR0Lg3MgOXDwvB3bt1m85F7jWE1flXZA1LQpvUvt7ckunx6u7qqiA8cKWYGNYC6_XPX1TF7sqi2KCjoANFJfRqVHdC5joM6BZdsyZ6_W3CLsar7vlqn3Z1k0T8NPQhFYTD3vpK51EufmE/w640-h400/20230307_174129.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The trousers are stripe side out. </p><p>Do you struggle with sorting the front from the back? I do, so I just stitch a bow or a flower or anything else I like onto the centre front . Easy! Of course you could put a label inside at the back but I find them irritating </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvWtJXYG7P1Q4jw-_Y55GXSQC6gXSOib4Akw1aw9SRzDhE6f9HjmLjBmYn77PGM6CjvaV-QASBsPcpyiKO6jzLy0IDEMFQMjfI3k7dA2801Epo_LqbH5OCFKsUcQnh8vUItMfpUJlY-ZezqBUkexA5CXJ9ed52Qgh9ZIpXbihpFrXCavhDzDSK35K/s2321/20230301_120714~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2119" data-original-width="2321" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvWtJXYG7P1Q4jw-_Y55GXSQC6gXSOib4Akw1aw9SRzDhE6f9HjmLjBmYn77PGM6CjvaV-QASBsPcpyiKO6jzLy0IDEMFQMjfI3k7dA2801Epo_LqbH5OCFKsUcQnh8vUItMfpUJlY-ZezqBUkexA5CXJ9ed52Qgh9ZIpXbihpFrXCavhDzDSK35K/w640-h584/20230301_120714~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The sewing pattern is suitable for beginners upwards. There is a choice between shorts and trousers and a long and short sleeve top. This versatile pattern will inspire you to make lots of garments. If you are a beginner I recommend starting with nightwear and loungewear as they tend to require very little fitting. I believe that it is far more satisfying to make a simple garment well rather than to make a mess of a more complicated pattern. Learning to sew should be a pleasurable experience so take your time.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwKH8mBQ8G1sai4kRauhzzW6ygW5VgzVVOQULgMt9bPufaPNX-Os1pgrAOT9wrOn5L8W5xh58J90aggQTUJRlFYXPFDBE1gQFjFTZUG1ffOni56PAIEPE2IHiyKujTRuJndIw3rPo6ZsLA06qD-UUbw-tODRPqhiRIhH7F_AwKi3cJKFyvN0ceXGd4/s2618/20230308_101837~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2618" data-original-width="2266" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwKH8mBQ8G1sai4kRauhzzW6ygW5VgzVVOQULgMt9bPufaPNX-Os1pgrAOT9wrOn5L8W5xh58J90aggQTUJRlFYXPFDBE1gQFjFTZUG1ffOni56PAIEPE2IHiyKujTRuJndIw3rPo6ZsLA06qD-UUbw-tODRPqhiRIhH7F_AwKi3cJKFyvN0ceXGd4/w554-h640/20230308_101837~2.jpg" width="554" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Another tip. Sometimes jersey Fabrics can be tricky when it comes to sewing buttonholes. I use small pieces of a machine embroidery stabiliser under each buttonhole and it prevents the fabric from misbehaving. Save scraps of tissue paper from when you were cutting out for the same purpose </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlW5AZef20YHENHOF_vfiNi1NABWf9RyoUkMexdXUw2PWPQPZtLND5JLnWR817ywY3LWSI5YN7hfabAEVGpDrHTm9hpbZjYr1mKsiv7dUf-yC8R-rBtW_1xTJKt_3zEYgIYEu2GDLHczIyHVfG_bKCqD9nwUxFajcb4iH0QQ0M32o9OGIQ2QNjqEOB/s2867/20230308_101924~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2867" data-original-width="2131" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlW5AZef20YHENHOF_vfiNi1NABWf9RyoUkMexdXUw2PWPQPZtLND5JLnWR817ywY3LWSI5YN7hfabAEVGpDrHTm9hpbZjYr1mKsiv7dUf-yC8R-rBtW_1xTJKt_3zEYgIYEu2GDLHczIyHVfG_bKCqD9nwUxFajcb4iH0QQ0M32o9OGIQ2QNjqEOB/w476-h640/20230308_101924~2.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Side vents in the top add to its comfort </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglpaKhk-VIb-6_ugm9cmyzG9hv74OkHj9WHPPgz51etqc5uKmqUJd6R61-IEUEFUHbzcYq5sxmfg-V0ofCx0UlAQdLfF0j60ZxCZuICw-XouglhzKZ7RAjwJ_yT-K24DXXkL5LTj4_67Wo8ygDarQSuuhXGUn9YSdbEPIktx1Q_EPVy59e3IjDhG20/s3185/20230308_101951~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3185" data-original-width="2148" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglpaKhk-VIb-6_ugm9cmyzG9hv74OkHj9WHPPgz51etqc5uKmqUJd6R61-IEUEFUHbzcYq5sxmfg-V0ofCx0UlAQdLfF0j60ZxCZuICw-XouglhzKZ7RAjwJ_yT-K24DXXkL5LTj4_67Wo8ygDarQSuuhXGUn9YSdbEPIktx1Q_EPVy59e3IjDhG20/w432-h640/20230308_101951~2.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Lovely to wear when spending time in the sewing room too</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH7kbPd-X5AZJ8y5ZhcYoRbD15MI7DV1Mcx6X3xc6o6q5bWJ-wo-ohW1LvwdIxfpTNP1Db6kfB1-1jvCFXDgwJBkn0v0s1FV_OJ1aALaJdGnXeqXWWICIWk-qmLr_D2073kGcsOILjX6oW3yk4NjKqHtlgbOZApbkMMJPT93DiFj_NnGKLquWpku7K/s3264/20230308_102009~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2104" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH7kbPd-X5AZJ8y5ZhcYoRbD15MI7DV1Mcx6X3xc6o6q5bWJ-wo-ohW1LvwdIxfpTNP1Db6kfB1-1jvCFXDgwJBkn0v0s1FV_OJ1aALaJdGnXeqXWWICIWk-qmLr_D2073kGcsOILjX6oW3yk4NjKqHtlgbOZApbkMMJPT93DiFj_NnGKLquWpku7K/w412-h640/20230308_102009~2.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Do you like this pattern and fabric combination? Will you make it too?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you have enjoyed this post</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Angela</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sewangelicthreads </div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>#Sewangelicthreads </p><p>#sewingblogger</p><p>#sewing </p><p>#handmade </p><p>#loungewear</p><p>#simplicityS9270</p><p>#reversiblefabric</p><p>#cottonfabric</p><p>#stretchfabric</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-72023795872904774882023-03-07T18:50:00.013+00:002023-03-07T19:11:21.530+00:00Sew House Seven Cosmos Sweater and skirt in Stretch Sweater Knit <h3 style="text-align: left;"> The Sew House Seven sweater and skirt </h3><p>A Minerva.com post </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3TCSToCRQLIPNIMU6S1m3dqrZtQRPnGgrDRKSkVlZunk2vs_CJc1PTaIXC4z8h5PQ2MO7Xf3VJerPgC_-4qch0uxrEyRnwbU4rdOtplyzj_7SRYa3OzNK6Y9M02J3QXLMvszX_RALQ4_98bEmJXOuM-vopQ5a8fxZUrFKXX-CZneEZKTiw7KqXmv/s3264/20230301_100919.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3TCSToCRQLIPNIMU6S1m3dqrZtQRPnGgrDRKSkVlZunk2vs_CJc1PTaIXC4z8h5PQ2MO7Xf3VJerPgC_-4qch0uxrEyRnwbU4rdOtplyzj_7SRYa3OzNK6Y9M02J3QXLMvszX_RALQ4_98bEmJXOuM-vopQ5a8fxZUrFKXX-CZneEZKTiw7KqXmv/w480-h640/20230301_100919.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I have a page on Minerva.com where you can find more of my posts. This is one such post so to read more on </p><p><a href="https://tidd.ly/3FuDQ0S" target="_blank">My posts on Minerva.com are on this link</a> so do click on the text where you will find photos and fabric details etc<br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9yjbE-24HBGVcMCZb0atQpJYJGHxKcdY0hPf_FHoJLVeKa0IRsBz6YZ1PqxQIHjZxWEBi5vcHO4fjaKrXqmSBf2nKOZNzgljAoHRtKUSsnpWc0bcRiHgzu78aqxiLvK5g7DSBjJTO2fs20IeEZ9NMPORmpaDbOjpsgw0davYjEGM5n01Zrb7xvCf_/s4128/20230217_103908.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9yjbE-24HBGVcMCZb0atQpJYJGHxKcdY0hPf_FHoJLVeKa0IRsBz6YZ1PqxQIHjZxWEBi5vcHO4fjaKrXqmSBf2nKOZNzgljAoHRtKUSsnpWc0bcRiHgzu78aqxiLvK5g7DSBjJTO2fs20IeEZ9NMPORmpaDbOjpsgw0davYjEGM5n01Zrb7xvCf_/w640-h400/20230217_103908.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The pattern I used is this top and skirt combo from Sew House Seven details on my Minerva.com page <div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMeRSNIX4lU4oq3hFo84GytM9TECBftKi4V5wMgPKjribc6PFJt_lSLL848UpxdonlDrniAB02geEorviqH3puqBkbge6sQDOe4mZ0fyU-EmdYCNAdAvAipIr4M-jZSbbe3rYYmx_mNODwl6N_ZJlo01Xh7E2ra9O7bYaj6sRmXveD_aIJmi59x1zz/s4128/20230217_103835.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMeRSNIX4lU4oq3hFo84GytM9TECBftKi4V5wMgPKjribc6PFJt_lSLL848UpxdonlDrniAB02geEorviqH3puqBkbge6sQDOe4mZ0fyU-EmdYCNAdAvAipIr4M-jZSbbe3rYYmx_mNODwl6N_ZJlo01Xh7E2ra9O7bYaj6sRmXveD_aIJmi59x1zz/w640-h400/20230217_103835.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The fabric is a glorious sweater knit,which is an absolute breeze to sew </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf6iCYuG7OjdUEpHbdZCb7q119OixyxBpGabTh1D35nDJjoT91-6eHsFOBgKXJ8QFx26tgsypMNbL_olH9OnkVHe0AkL77gE7wLh-fabm1lxRWzmL-usThnDkJMIcIWKW3gppm0h35mMAsLykNRIwBA6KbTAZj7GV_yjWbXq_cmMnh996965H9YQDA/s4128/20230227_164050.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf6iCYuG7OjdUEpHbdZCb7q119OixyxBpGabTh1D35nDJjoT91-6eHsFOBgKXJ8QFx26tgsypMNbL_olH9OnkVHe0AkL77gE7wLh-fabm1lxRWzmL-usThnDkJMIcIWKW3gppm0h35mMAsLykNRIwBA6KbTAZj7GV_yjWbXq_cmMnh996965H9YQDA/w640-h400/20230227_164050.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I took the hem up by about 8" in order to balance the loose fitting top </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqj1SEZWKgTWRDVFSJdvQO6jsxr8R5ItZlFmvH2i3YaMALwLVux7DQJys3bS-o-91t1yeaehpQOeguaBd0XVnqhSRP8GreWkRJSuav50dIIAKm5SrojG3DaFR7BckWwAh4zUz-X28bUvjwc7iokG5hYVlV1KXHokq-Gqe_ZxhSGhSNegQNAvggFyrn/s4128/20230227_163834.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqj1SEZWKgTWRDVFSJdvQO6jsxr8R5ItZlFmvH2i3YaMALwLVux7DQJys3bS-o-91t1yeaehpQOeguaBd0XVnqhSRP8GreWkRJSuav50dIIAKm5SrojG3DaFR7BckWwAh4zUz-X28bUvjwc7iokG5hYVlV1KXHokq-Gqe_ZxhSGhSNegQNAvggFyrn/w400-h640/20230227_163834.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The skirt needed taking in quite substantially </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2FiFScgQ7EPK455aMBTADP-pKvNy17vKWPcquRbBHfCDv4IxH819MZAYV4-BNXMrz-fgNzzbp9wufBkY-BmpjiyHaEAAq1JkF3BoAV-f4KEhse-l5xsf3G3zOBTDiSnCLx21uVLzOJlfz9SLjVyZ3LCB87steE20bTNf2y-AnyvOLTO4zRtvXASns/s3264/20230301_100919.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2FiFScgQ7EPK455aMBTADP-pKvNy17vKWPcquRbBHfCDv4IxH819MZAYV4-BNXMrz-fgNzzbp9wufBkY-BmpjiyHaEAAq1JkF3BoAV-f4KEhse-l5xsf3G3zOBTDiSnCLx21uVLzOJlfz9SLjVyZ3LCB87steE20bTNf2y-AnyvOLTO4zRtvXASns/w480-h640/20230301_100919.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHrWZuDjg8FTtxxLRWhDAX0_m6Jx3G89MKSI2eJhU_BGUEAspYhGwIn9DhKMsr4hrL1djKB1envpG52aUVJY_k0fZThPI7MLhcf1aMPtaI9dHF9L8FTWnfM1PruUQZZz7peD-F5AiPa71JNNM6hwllzRxgPv-sTlHWeb9-tNrRBPcD3v16Upl54jwz/s3264/20230301_100544.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHrWZuDjg8FTtxxLRWhDAX0_m6Jx3G89MKSI2eJhU_BGUEAspYhGwIn9DhKMsr4hrL1djKB1envpG52aUVJY_k0fZThPI7MLhcf1aMPtaI9dHF9L8FTWnfM1PruUQZZz7peD-F5AiPa71JNNM6hwllzRxgPv-sTlHWeb9-tNrRBPcD3v16Upl54jwz/w480-h640/20230301_100544.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_Lr03XCLtS3Ub7yfgOy8xxtaMoMjWtFwksVzI3BTrex45_ZqG8yxzBQdCYw2-LwnmApzopNe-lPcSbXs_3QIh9rP7kxF2kqaZrbQPO7sGRIGVdh5YYIGYoUFNcoQxoVr8msOPYeHMWOfpCZq7M3_B_LieKipIE9K6xE1X5ogzo0BzUn7tYod7Ihm/s3264/20230301_100451.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_Lr03XCLtS3Ub7yfgOy8xxtaMoMjWtFwksVzI3BTrex45_ZqG8yxzBQdCYw2-LwnmApzopNe-lPcSbXs_3QIh9rP7kxF2kqaZrbQPO7sGRIGVdh5YYIGYoUFNcoQxoVr8msOPYeHMWOfpCZq7M3_B_LieKipIE9K6xE1X5ogzo0BzUn7tYod7Ihm/w480-h640/20230301_100451.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>I am very happy with the results so please don't forget to follow the link at the top of this post and see what else I have been making</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>#Sewangelicthreads </p><p>#sewingblogger</p><p>#sewist </p><p>#sewing</p><p>#sewhouseseven</p><p>#sweaterknit</p><p>#fabric</p><p>#knitfabric</p><p>#tutorial </p><p>#MinervaBrandAmbassador</p><p>#minervamaker</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-25826068233214792952022-12-13T13:41:00.001+00:002022-12-13T13:41:11.277+00:00Vogue 8854 in dark green Velour Rib <h4 style="text-align: left;"> This is Vogue V8854 made in this absolutely butter soft cord. From Minerva.com </h4><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV9gASD_7l6mJFum-uBBDUTPY5kZIi4Z7yEqKzu71YOWQwHswVvMkRej-Osv3FjxrY_9oj1uPt70EpW39MShXd6M3a7tEH6G2Z5GVz8GilYS9Go0-di9TVs10npM_0CO29DHGVkItZRBhtwZ2KLsVRsTYIUvDhdXfIkIuhwjMWZeK5r1KiBJKg4lDX/s2849/20221213_113318~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2849" data-original-width="1989" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV9gASD_7l6mJFum-uBBDUTPY5kZIi4Z7yEqKzu71YOWQwHswVvMkRej-Osv3FjxrY_9oj1uPt70EpW39MShXd6M3a7tEH6G2Z5GVz8GilYS9Go0-di9TVs10npM_0CO29DHGVkItZRBhtwZ2KLsVRsTYIUvDhdXfIkIuhwjMWZeK5r1KiBJKg4lDX/w446-h640/20221213_113318~2.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><br /><p>This absolutely gorgeous velour rib knit is from Minerva.com, available in many different colours. Do please click through this link to view more details about this fabric </p><p>Velour cord knit at Minerva.com <a href="https://tidd.ly/3W8zR2k" target="_blank"> Velour cord strech knit fabric </a></p><p>Although it is an "easy" pattern if you are unsure then I suggest that you do a mock up of the front first, any fabric will be fine for this, especially a woven. This cord stretches and care needs to be taken with the front.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pI3fS7dPqfZcu7BP_eJ4kRlktfe0GCHOZsMvOhu9o5irpLD0J93t0sYg4STd7st-AesobezyYvOVOZi9i0kgoSN3tgWeccR7pFR2XhWaITQhmhsK6cktqwreutCDwwx2Bw9xPK4SwnQwPmgstuwTLXzIa06fPyrr_Y9EG-lHmlzA56PIeGL1VP8y/s3264/20221213_113557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pI3fS7dPqfZcu7BP_eJ4kRlktfe0GCHOZsMvOhu9o5irpLD0J93t0sYg4STd7st-AesobezyYvOVOZi9i0kgoSN3tgWeccR7pFR2XhWaITQhmhsK6cktqwreutCDwwx2Bw9xPK4SwnQwPmgstuwTLXzIa06fPyrr_Y9EG-lHmlzA56PIeGL1VP8y/w480-h640/20221213_113557.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p>To prevent the fabric edges from curling up then I suggest iron on seam taper - it really helps.</p><p>There are one or two alterations I want to make, the sleeves need shortening by a couple of inches and as I won't wear the collar up I may as well remove the top popper</p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVGVZydWTUszuZ7v5_PY-KRCP8mUnGNgIHzX3weaMiLHY2UVAnyVus0nHKTrFgnoz631zD6wvMwDoM_G6BlIOfs4wXJw-YnlNWzg_6GH7SRBfMa_3C54i0pncieuMcMLi3VixkniMzyYYthJSZue3gz_fwy64ycBSXvZ-yfTAFSSgnUaX_9GZi1Xl/s2656/20221213_112606~3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2656" data-original-width="1649" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVGVZydWTUszuZ7v5_PY-KRCP8mUnGNgIHzX3weaMiLHY2UVAnyVus0nHKTrFgnoz631zD6wvMwDoM_G6BlIOfs4wXJw-YnlNWzg_6GH7SRBfMa_3C54i0pncieuMcMLi3VixkniMzyYYthJSZue3gz_fwy64ycBSXvZ-yfTAFSSgnUaX_9GZi1Xl/w398-h640/20221213_112606~3.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The pattern is very roomy, so compare your measurements with those on the pattern.</p><p>This is a sucess I feel 😍</p><p><br /></p><p>My posts on Minerva.com can be found on <a href="https://tidd.ly/3FuDQ0S" target="_blank">Sewangelicthreads on Minerva.com </a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>#MinervaBrandAmbassador </p><p>#sweater</p><p>#Sewangelicthreads </p><p>#voguepatterns </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-1988755330587121332022-12-03T14:33:00.005+00:002022-12-03T14:33:58.396+00:00Vogue Designer lounger wear using gorgeous French Terry Fabric <p> </p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Loungewear Set.</h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9waraCSG6ZxG6KP7pzAgbxxcsxykhlcvChLKUcDrW6-yYIXc-TMa3eg6C6JAvW7Y1s-wZn8zce4X6k-j26C6uwJibKGHkW7Ek9U3cw4HjPEhXoAZA_zhJe9Wj01H1LDuFWs2OQc4l260CaDJrXK7UmGko_6qD7MFdonkP_9qhjT-3b1qD__5XB6Qs/s2132/20221203_104417~3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2132" data-original-width="1116" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9waraCSG6ZxG6KP7pzAgbxxcsxykhlcvChLKUcDrW6-yYIXc-TMa3eg6C6JAvW7Y1s-wZn8zce4X6k-j26C6uwJibKGHkW7Ek9U3cw4HjPEhXoAZA_zhJe9Wj01H1LDuFWs2OQc4l260CaDJrXK7UmGko_6qD7MFdonkP_9qhjT-3b1qD__5XB6Qs/w336-h640/20221203_104417~3.jpg" width="336" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Iam greatly impressed with this fabric. I received 2•5 metres which meant that I could make not only a tunic top but trousers too. It was a bit of a jigsaw puzzle fitting all of the pattern pieces onto the fabric, and keeping the animals the right way up and the grain line accurate, but in the end it was not so difficult.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-xzuTP0Bzimktn_EFPwWyBSSSQyZkSkjc52UkC33WpBRB4svjoSPP2PmOACnmMASCzJckkEgC27ZhxQDt63bJT9bgaSS-YEW8HIQSilyRVybnHyFRUUiDnCVNAlqu6dF1UYp8tqtW_u-ERHFbMJTR_eeFaI7VR9CoJTSWHRqBMZXTK6WcBk5zXmx/s4128/20221127_133530~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-xzuTP0Bzimktn_EFPwWyBSSSQyZkSkjc52UkC33WpBRB4svjoSPP2PmOACnmMASCzJckkEgC27ZhxQDt63bJT9bgaSS-YEW8HIQSilyRVybnHyFRUUiDnCVNAlqu6dF1UYp8tqtW_u-ERHFbMJTR_eeFaI7VR9CoJTSWHRqBMZXTK6WcBk5zXmx/w640-h400/20221127_133530~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span><p></p><p>The fabric is exclusive to Minerva.com and is available here:_ <a href="https://tidd.ly/3VQyNQv" target="_blank">French Looped Back Terry </a></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">I have parkinsons disease and have a lot of days when just the act of getting dressed exhausts me and I will not be able to do anything for the rest of the day. I find that if I spend a day doing housework, shopping or even just meeting with friends means that I have to pay it back for the next day or so.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">I therefore love nice loungewear which is easy to put on is comfortable to wear especially if I am going to be resting a lot, but it has to look amazing too, because quite frankly wearing something lovely really cheers me up. We all need to look good don't you think. Of course a chocolate biscuit always helps </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRh3DeHXiNyXYmRYAP3Nxdi1tbMpMqfvlaQQD6M-I1e-O_w2c3jFXh1BbMbGXt9_3HLM6Vafbpg0CU7A4Ng8CZOAjKLP_o9Id39QweTG5HNq1ctjM6fviwB2Rk3Nu7XD8L-8UmAU7mQEtG72aFDqr_tbMwA3lz-NufFEVXXerIH1MZE2koF_YC5Cg0/s2345/20221203_104247~3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2345" data-original-width="1392" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRh3DeHXiNyXYmRYAP3Nxdi1tbMpMqfvlaQQD6M-I1e-O_w2c3jFXh1BbMbGXt9_3HLM6Vafbpg0CU7A4Ng8CZOAjKLP_o9Id39QweTG5HNq1ctjM6fviwB2Rk3Nu7XD8L-8UmAU7mQEtG72aFDqr_tbMwA3lz-NufFEVXXerIH1MZE2koF_YC5Cg0/w381-h640/20221203_104247~3.jpg" width="381" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">I do love Vogue patterns and for the top I used a Marcy Tilton design for Vogue. You will. No doubt notice that I have used this pattern before. Each design has its own set of pattern pieces which means in effect that you,In this case, get four patterns!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">For the pants I used an old pyjama pattern, I am sure that you will have a suitable pattern to use.</span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03NFWiHKbXFQ5Jb-1ncGOamGrwdqY9GtCE83SvLuWiSXGCuPUztQRzZE8aDMIL3OgwXehZ2F6ya3fopAL54folV-MPfKiCGLvLlUoRkQRdVuKo4xAuZ04NsNGnNhXECU6NfnFiaqW-zyEdcK8AUbhEmdeOwCqT7fFHb5YywbZeU280MTAlqTfjSua/s4128/20221127_133621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03NFWiHKbXFQ5Jb-1ncGOamGrwdqY9GtCE83SvLuWiSXGCuPUztQRzZE8aDMIL3OgwXehZ2F6ya3fopAL54folV-MPfKiCGLvLlUoRkQRdVuKo4xAuZ04NsNGnNhXECU6NfnFiaqW-zyEdcK8AUbhEmdeOwCqT7fFHb5YywbZeU280MTAlqTfjSua/w640-h400/20221127_133621.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">I am excited about this project, the French Terry is so gorgeous. Plus it is mostly cotton, this is important to me as natural fibres help to regulate my body temperature</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4I-9btsFuqB0pO8SAaIztUin5V48kM_c1w3pYsokDRdQdAtXsnCWaKrn2ejNewUIghwoaS5kZozwKvGK2KVZ1DWOGc4kKW_vlcj6EfATfuQzGan8prLkPO14HMRhdjhAFq_SISC2k-7Chy8mICy9UCrcasXPxcWcSD3cdLisU3Kg2qZTag8TSqlEo/s3264/20221203_104050~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4I-9btsFuqB0pO8SAaIztUin5V48kM_c1w3pYsokDRdQdAtXsnCWaKrn2ejNewUIghwoaS5kZozwKvGK2KVZ1DWOGc4kKW_vlcj6EfATfuQzGan8prLkPO14HMRhdjhAFq_SISC2k-7Chy8mICy9UCrcasXPxcWcSD3cdLisU3Kg2qZTag8TSqlEo/w480-h640/20221203_104050~2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">It is always the same for me - I try on a new Minerva Make in order to take photographs and I love it so much that I do not take it off!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">This is my new loungewear, different to pyjamas as loungwear, to me anyway, is just a but smarter and more fitted, the pants in particular.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">This Vogue pattern is so very easy to make and with three separate patterns in the envalope there are lots of choices to vary each make.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBB75d5SsXIq5OiP1iYyJlE0v1hcDIIxptjyE8pJQlud227WavTJOmbsf4oN3O-UG6xkoW3TemAOcGj9vhWzjbcWkTpxGV3o1grXx2I8lhOyr7Tu8GTb_QENV4sZT2VLMa6Q3v40_iQZZgf1DGvU_R7ur00bUn_Yo6mg4A81oRnQghaO2lhaya7syo/s2413/20221203_104035~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2413" data-original-width="1420" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBB75d5SsXIq5OiP1iYyJlE0v1hcDIIxptjyE8pJQlud227WavTJOmbsf4oN3O-UG6xkoW3TemAOcGj9vhWzjbcWkTpxGV3o1grXx2I8lhOyr7Tu8GTb_QENV4sZT2VLMa6Q3v40_iQZZgf1DGvU_R7ur00bUn_Yo6mg4A81oRnQghaO2lhaya7syo/w376-h640/20221203_104035~2.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">The pants are from a old pyjama pattern, but I took the width in to give them a more streamlined look.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">And as for the fabric! Wow! This French Terry has such an amazing print, very much like the jungle prints I wore in the late 60's yes, sadly I am that old.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">For me, loungewear is a special part of my wardrobe, as I have mentioned before I have parkinsons and need plenty of rest days, but I still love visitors - I had a coffee morning yesterday, so even if I am not going anywhere I boost my own self esteem by dressing nicely but comfortably. This outfit is perfect</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Do look at the fabric, it is gorgeous </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzERf9Z_tok5ksBpUUKiHLB8SHsJvGnqo92OW33Gh767U3AWxSH7_1Q1dFoKNnnGR33ayvgxMMGWvNXa3siEg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arimo, Arial; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"> Thank you to Minerva.com for the fabric. Do please follow this link to view the entire website including sale items <a href="https://tidd.ly/34vHpa4" target="_blank">Minerva.com </a></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>#sewing #sewingblogger #Sewangelicthreads #minervabrandambassador #minervamaker #loungewear #voguepatterns</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-54235813814989964582022-10-17T18:15:00.002+01:002022-10-17T19:26:06.305+01:00The SOUTHBANK SWEATER DRESS BY NINALEE<p> Sewing for winter </p><p><br /></p><p>This has to be one of the most flattering dress patterns there is, especially suited to wearing in winter with thick tights and boots it is guaranteed to keep the chills out </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXanBUKKKN_rjBgbPp6w9MVPN_Sk_7_Id4pBtY6Xk2WDtWlM5ayq9T7vv5aZ2amxiEhkuNk4Xdq5QeuVGOOTUwHeSwJhkkG4iAmYUTSOacv1W2FAdtv_3jRRhaTIUr8FkhZYGdVNmDOClKAMqVa7OTeT0Ny2LafftNjaF7t_iAWpmmhxZT8hNtp8J4/s2802/20221011_114129~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2802" data-original-width="2276" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXanBUKKKN_rjBgbPp6w9MVPN_Sk_7_Id4pBtY6Xk2WDtWlM5ayq9T7vv5aZ2amxiEhkuNk4Xdq5QeuVGOOTUwHeSwJhkkG4iAmYUTSOacv1W2FAdtv_3jRRhaTIUr8FkhZYGdVNmDOClKAMqVa7OTeT0Ny2LafftNjaF7t_iAWpmmhxZT8hNtp8J4/w520-h640/20221011_114129~2.jpg" width="520" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">I made my version in a sweater knit from Minerva.com, link at the end of the post </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlK0iAJfor5lO_PwcEvxIIhk8MLuASMVTYwYBtS4e9pvset4n1P_1mWzYXRpR0rnmiosveqUvy76v2-47CJlOYCCoC2XmK697gerJAcJU-v_UZjQ-8pTk8r85xyKY4TsEVAEinY5xpfU91SJJsG64f6TafI95Ce2c2n152jNzd8rY3VG4IKjmx1BJD/s2464/20221011_113808~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2464" data-original-width="2339" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlK0iAJfor5lO_PwcEvxIIhk8MLuASMVTYwYBtS4e9pvset4n1P_1mWzYXRpR0rnmiosveqUvy76v2-47CJlOYCCoC2XmK697gerJAcJU-v_UZjQ-8pTk8r85xyKY4TsEVAEinY5xpfU91SJJsG64f6TafI95Ce2c2n152jNzd8rY3VG4IKjmx1BJD/w608-h640/20221011_113808~2.jpg" width="608" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;">This Jumper / Dress is so very easy to make too in fact I have since made another version </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-82057216919256101242022-09-20T19:55:00.003+01:002022-09-20T19:56:31.875+01:00The Sewing Workshop BRISTOL DRESS and TOP<h2 style="text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">The Bristol dress and Top</span></h2><div><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #073763;"> This is one of my go- to dress patterns . I always have one in my wardrobe in Black as it is so elegant and effortless to wear. It is actually my funeral and singing in the choir dress.</span></div><div><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOwmHPcXZNqEPruw8VOO7b0GwVzQUTOa598owrSBm71R74OupRiod8U1XLPLSIsq3WWFsiRj3NRf61vdQSxAAyXMh2Bha42Omwef0CEGL82b1Cp5RP48SaLVeMmmoQEc4kH8yrfogyCp9XhqzSj3YaB86DnNfi7RtgYGRqoVtZBgc2FKIkVr9RSDg/s3264/20220920_111802.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGOwmHPcXZNqEPruw8VOO7b0GwVzQUTOa598owrSBm71R74OupRiod8U1XLPLSIsq3WWFsiRj3NRf61vdQSxAAyXMh2Bha42Omwef0CEGL82b1Cp5RP48SaLVeMmmoQEc4kH8yrfogyCp9XhqzSj3YaB86DnNfi7RtgYGRqoVtZBgc2FKIkVr9RSDg/w480-h640/20220920_111802.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #073763;">This dress is perfect for sitting around in and for travel as it is so very comfortable </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEx11dcSgzFG94_1sGr3IPpCQLREG2lhXiyMtF0E5WhHUNVKz9Mw4OA1WxltnStq4rezVkZP-vmRH2m6qacHisIeHhafSy-U78zBHtFJS72mWwlO2GbRaum7XKY4uqv_FmlP-gYL_xbpKkowHgCAM9m4WWo_ovGszJiy1QzeX6PqCFYWx1kiAPvv9s/s3264/20220920_111823.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEx11dcSgzFG94_1sGr3IPpCQLREG2lhXiyMtF0E5WhHUNVKz9Mw4OA1WxltnStq4rezVkZP-vmRH2m6qacHisIeHhafSy-U78zBHtFJS72mWwlO2GbRaum7XKY4uqv_FmlP-gYL_xbpKkowHgCAM9m4WWo_ovGszJiy1QzeX6PqCFYWx1kiAPvv9s/w480-h640/20220920_111823.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #073763;">It is a very unusual shape with bands around part of the Hemline. However it is extremely easy to sew </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rFRhqOhvUW0qhIpqWZju9mKZ1VO_0H5Qcyf8xORMmwUdSUsodn_YfgEDG_itMNQyBC8mqGLcR_9y7bQuJzyMRCrLiGoleQsNH036b1DT3MkGJMED9UNCFHgh_H1BVQ2edgqDp6uH-_HtNKDfAJtJWPPT_csHVXMosXyCRFJzbFsW7PoiQwC2FGjm/s4128/20220910_163234~3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rFRhqOhvUW0qhIpqWZju9mKZ1VO_0H5Qcyf8xORMmwUdSUsodn_YfgEDG_itMNQyBC8mqGLcR_9y7bQuJzyMRCrLiGoleQsNH036b1DT3MkGJMED9UNCFHgh_H1BVQ2edgqDp6uH-_HtNKDfAJtJWPPT_csHVXMosXyCRFJzbFsW7PoiQwC2FGjm/w640-h400/20220910_163234~3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #073763;"> I have made the top version too and that again was very successful </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq3h7Rcg_9g8sjIfD0IrsDp6hXSnYajoqLK2bBCuunkvfpPhGPaOXVVkmTtV6QRkabJF-X6Plip5yF0hrT2iMwy9xipf3wpPHqs5ACCeE6V2vpMMmceTf32KqQxR3fy_qx3oH_Psr0yYiCpdg8Qs6xjdDIUBWUIeuyU_-v_9g89CYrjCy941mv0hvn/s3264/20220920_112159.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq3h7Rcg_9g8sjIfD0IrsDp6hXSnYajoqLK2bBCuunkvfpPhGPaOXVVkmTtV6QRkabJF-X6Plip5yF0hrT2iMwy9xipf3wpPHqs5ACCeE6V2vpMMmceTf32KqQxR3fy_qx3oH_Psr0yYiCpdg8Qs6xjdDIUBWUIeuyU_-v_9g89CYrjCy941mv0hvn/w480-h640/20220920_112159.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">This one is made in a blue and black jersey</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJkvFzRWYv26v2fkIEkd69EIVa8yP3p_Xq5XBdnqVAfvx8hhgDBOee5K3ie7Xy1vf8fEzQyj2cQuMUudh6B2vy8chT1OnJ-rvbZw3dOUK856otTfSzM4EMJFC5lhTOeNAUlrTOOXZsNWRcr3gWAdvv5LgESKyhuY9sRK6tZUT2B-alheRRlklBgr4/s3264/20220920_112342.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJkvFzRWYv26v2fkIEkd69EIVa8yP3p_Xq5XBdnqVAfvx8hhgDBOee5K3ie7Xy1vf8fEzQyj2cQuMUudh6B2vy8chT1OnJ-rvbZw3dOUK856otTfSzM4EMJFC5lhTOeNAUlrTOOXZsNWRcr3gWAdvv5LgESKyhuY9sRK6tZUT2B-alheRRlklBgr4/w480-h640/20220920_112342.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="color: #073763;">And this one was made from the leftovers from the black dress with some scraps of a similar type of fabric as a contrast </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFJoJf1i3o0BuDJrdaSTfb7oxbFIN2Q42S1APKXEjsIpq0029v272l1ZOlFXVTPmWqkw5kF_hOJ_Zwxvh13ZKR2q1xXPLzy33ru5K2GW0yLRi6sFIV6If185xZbe7hk4AblJx0g-PZnw1kVRFMzl4OJcmam5bdBAuFINVUesjMXunSGEBGswWruNr/s3264/20220920_111152.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFJoJf1i3o0BuDJrdaSTfb7oxbFIN2Q42S1APKXEjsIpq0029v272l1ZOlFXVTPmWqkw5kF_hOJ_Zwxvh13ZKR2q1xXPLzy33ru5K2GW0yLRi6sFIV6If185xZbe7hk4AblJx0g-PZnw1kVRFMzl4OJcmam5bdBAuFINVUesjMXunSGEBGswWruNr/w480-h640/20220920_111152.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">This next dress is featured on Minerva.com website on the following link <a href="https://tidd.ly/3dxwoKf" target="_blank">My posts on Minerva.com </a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">The fabric is exclusive to minerva and you can view it, and the pattern on this link too .It is a rather gorgeous sweater knit, and there are more designs too!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-VgSLEptJvkjWjujoNWycBduSLHFgQaZSXrEvCkFGvyJ0OIiD4hZVwi75SHCFkpdVCEKNHyKvQwfNTPRHXiiYBcHBH2u36I2OvJyAAVCZETcgxDIrVLzEOpnyrP2e4-Y5DmozFrSsFNcT8BBEgnEXv1o-KPFnSMywZ4nFjUJlLprv_-wraRlpLHG/s4128/20220912_122135.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-VgSLEptJvkjWjujoNWycBduSLHFgQaZSXrEvCkFGvyJ0OIiD4hZVwi75SHCFkpdVCEKNHyKvQwfNTPRHXiiYBcHBH2u36I2OvJyAAVCZETcgxDIrVLzEOpnyrP2e4-Y5DmozFrSsFNcT8BBEgnEXv1o-KPFnSMywZ4nFjUJlLprv_-wraRlpLHG/w640-h400/20220912_122135.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">The dress and Top are made in a rather unusual way , they are worked from the bottom up to the neckband </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFlK1QacBtuk5Ohj4Ixe3CFacgcJp94p2MTSv_e4cBB91Dqw3jNv950NEVtFo9ueGgSFzpnGq9o4kZ8_xDfeS30EY0wR52vZV9LZv_N7ovBwF6HDs7obI8LSR5DixJJ4q1EhoP1g3TsGyAUYxxXcVnJGEYMXvsPHHghajzGpJoqmAmhuGMGWXrtrjN/s3264/20220920_111134.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFlK1QacBtuk5Ohj4Ixe3CFacgcJp94p2MTSv_e4cBB91Dqw3jNv950NEVtFo9ueGgSFzpnGq9o4kZ8_xDfeS30EY0wR52vZV9LZv_N7ovBwF6HDs7obI8LSR5DixJJ4q1EhoP1g3TsGyAUYxxXcVnJGEYMXvsPHHghajzGpJoqmAmhuGMGWXrtrjN/w480-h640/20220920_111134.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stitching the dress together is so easy you will be wearing it in a few hours! </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn4rkoqYqnB9Kz3LLlCuPbmSjPdqwSp6hrUgODWJWYifLiDFMPyWWSFa8_QdlxyV0nZS_4dD1lxlVjJv7XqgmruphqvkbPmD4UkjBoQbanGsI1hg5fS3Ivt0QaynLh84hDR6fcwNMKm8TEgDHg2AqFUvQa-9cO3HE4YuX7h94pb47HKK3Dv8ncC1TO/s3264/20220920_111126.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn4rkoqYqnB9Kz3LLlCuPbmSjPdqwSp6hrUgODWJWYifLiDFMPyWWSFa8_QdlxyV0nZS_4dD1lxlVjJv7XqgmruphqvkbPmD4UkjBoQbanGsI1hg5fS3Ivt0QaynLh84hDR6fcwNMKm8TEgDHg2AqFUvQa-9cO3HE4YuX7h94pb47HKK3Dv8ncC1TO/w480-h640/20220920_111126.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Hope you like my rather unusual, wearable and warm Autumn dresses and tops </span><p></p></div><div><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #073763;">Angela </span></div><div><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #073763;">#Sewangelicthreads </span></div><div><span style="color: #073763;">#minervamakes </span></div><div><span style="color: #073763;">#dress</span></div><div><span style="color: #073763;">#Top</span></div><div><span style="color: #073763;">#sweaterknit</span></div><div><span style="color: #073763;">#sewingblogger</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-64262507184218279462022-09-11T20:35:00.001+01:002022-10-30T19:00:46.389+00:00Re-use, recycle. Will you take the challenge?<p> Re-use, recycle. Make Do and mend. What is this all about? Why should it affect me?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgEB4ZtjsGWJxd_XACZ72SFz1xMuMO0aQMzU0JBqfbIYpnZGA_7pn_pDK1JqZehP5GJycAXiu_Eg2p7_UhchDj14UPhEK0FxFaSYBbTO8kraGSjsbzIMOkYxVk-oFucAzCNvACce19mzoR0NK29MpbCrfTO6vrW__O0qTTih95D9J4mtBp1ks9kTQO=s2557" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2557" data-original-width="1970" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgEB4ZtjsGWJxd_XACZ72SFz1xMuMO0aQMzU0JBqfbIYpnZGA_7pn_pDK1JqZehP5GJycAXiu_Eg2p7_UhchDj14UPhEK0FxFaSYBbTO8kraGSjsbzIMOkYxVk-oFucAzCNvACce19mzoR0NK29MpbCrfTO6vrW__O0qTTih95D9J4mtBp1ks9kTQO=w494-h640" width="494" /></a></div><br /><p>I am alarmed after doing some research just how much clothing, some of it unworn, goes to landfill. We purchase a lot of cheaper clothes which soon lose their appeal and out they go. Our wardrobes are crammed with things we hardly ever. Or never wear.</p><p>Not just clothes, I have been rescuing furniture too</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGqRPZUlX1Fc88igBlwh3fYY0dBgptk2US02iwnbSySTvleHdZ9rE5-L8bKekqIa0AvNPgTYnS_y2xr14g2u1WXIfV9K4B0SFX9S-VdpXxox25KFkDYtK6U5Tl88st7v_7cq8bSA5u_VMq3vpIF4VR4wU3aNXSfm7B_222pkYa6lgEroqOdw1KSb_f=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGqRPZUlX1Fc88igBlwh3fYY0dBgptk2US02iwnbSySTvleHdZ9rE5-L8bKekqIa0AvNPgTYnS_y2xr14g2u1WXIfV9K4B0SFX9S-VdpXxox25KFkDYtK6U5Tl88st7v_7cq8bSA5u_VMq3vpIF4VR4wU3aNXSfm7B_222pkYa6lgEroqOdw1KSb_f=w400-h640" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Did you know that Dunelm take back textiles? I shall be doing this </p><p>The website is <a href="https://www.dunelm.com/info/about/take-back-scheme" target="_blank">Dunelm Take Back Scheme </a></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> When I was young I was taught to buy fewer "good" pieces which would last forever , and they actually do.so why do we do it? And more to the point how are we going to dispose of our unwanted fashion without damaging our planet even more.</p><p>Read this, taken from a statement from <a href="https://wrap.org.uk/taking-action/textiles/initiatives/scap-2020" target="_blank">WRAP - textiles </a></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"> Facts on clothes recycling</h4><p>The UK could save £3billion per year from the cost of the resources we use to make and clean clothes if we changed the way we supplied, used and disposed of clothing. This would reduce the carbon, water and waste footprints of clothing consumption by 10-20% each. Being part of the Wrap 2020 Commitment we aim to reduce our own and help others to reduce their environmental footprints</p><p><br /></p><p>350,000 tonnes, that’s around £140 million worth of used but still wearable clothing goes to landfill in the UK every year</p><p><br /></p><p>This equates to more than 30% of our unwanted clothing currently goes to landfill.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cQ7U0O8Bcz8" width="320" youtube-src-id="cQ7U0O8Bcz8"></iframe></div><br /><p> Watch this YouTube video </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>We Great Britons send 700,000 tonnes of clothing to recycling centres, textile banks, clothes collections and to charity each year. That’s enough to fill 459 Olympic-size swimming pools.57% of people say they recycle their textiles with 41% of people saying they’re not aware of recycling facilities .</p><p>Another alarming fact is that charity shops send a huge proportion of our old clothing to landfill , so that is not the answer! So. while you may donate your old clothing to charity, the truth is, even then, a whopping 84 percent of our clothing ends up in landfills. This is wrong, we feel good when we give to charity shops don't we. I often wondered what happened to old stock, this is shocking.</p><p>Large clothing manufacturers have waste fabric too. What happens to that? Do you know?</p><p>So, what is the answer? Obviously sewing is the long term answer, it is sustainable, Well, we could go into ethical and non ethical fabrics, but that is another blog!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoUZ2PnPT8-hqhF7LYnBacE8QxFZHKO3FnWmGL-ShZ1HhYx3OUDWfcPYYna9-bicBu4j8HQr2CUsSjccH50dRYSanQgrAxW7nlMketH4WFS4_oXHTqSjFgpxM3AO-ccaqlVEBg9S6tCHFgKuArNRG-apX4x5UgmTjKIsnUgiHZgg-rlztNNU3SgpzV=s3280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2460" data-original-width="3280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoUZ2PnPT8-hqhF7LYnBacE8QxFZHKO3FnWmGL-ShZ1HhYx3OUDWfcPYYna9-bicBu4j8HQr2CUsSjccH50dRYSanQgrAxW7nlMketH4WFS4_oXHTqSjFgpxM3AO-ccaqlVEBg9S6tCHFgKuArNRG-apX4x5UgmTjKIsnUgiHZgg-rlztNNU3SgpzV=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>When you can sew , even just a little bit , you can make things, wear things, sell things, it is a massive thing to give yourself the gift of sewing because with it you and your family can be clothed according to your finances. Duvet covers from charity shops can be repurposed into almost anything , for next to nothing. And yes, I have been that poor. Eating nothing but baked beans for weeks on end, eventually getting a job as a school dinner lady so myself and my son could have a free hot meal every day. I was so glad that I could make clothes and I became popular at school for being able to rustle up costumes for school plays out of just an old sheet. So, I could not only make some of our clothes, (coats and dressing gowns were favourites then,) I could also do odd jobs for cash, shortening curtains, knitting. Anything.</p><p>So, it helped me all those years ago, now I can pass this knowledge on to you and together we can help reduce waste ,and that in turn will help our planet for generations to come. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8lW2mbuCll0cQtfM2VkKCmMrMVS8nTHPv96fc_dHd4fHFFXpt6R30ruEGL9tIietg0ByJJqf4HRjs4WS0lXVDjXY497uQYIuYsXDdgDzOfqBhdajGHyWfcfWv3EPWhc4pdpE7iOY-wRehARkMyQFjIeBYJgSJZIUpeSorRwQpaiIvEOuDiouERjlr=s2606" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2606" data-original-width="1966" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8lW2mbuCll0cQtfM2VkKCmMrMVS8nTHPv96fc_dHd4fHFFXpt6R30ruEGL9tIietg0ByJJqf4HRjs4WS0lXVDjXY497uQYIuYsXDdgDzOfqBhdajGHyWfcfWv3EPWhc4pdpE7iOY-wRehARkMyQFjIeBYJgSJZIUpeSorRwQpaiIvEOuDiouERjlr=w482-h640" width="482" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>fabric is from Minerva.com <a href="https://tidd.ly/3kLAzCI" target="_blank">a selection of stretch jersey fabrics</a></p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">What to do with old clothes?</span></h3><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The obvious thing is to transform and upcycle them into something new. ... I have been altering dresses to make tops and altering garments to fit better, and altering necklines.Another great idea is to make dolls clothes , especially lovely if you have garments which mean a lot</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">We all need shopping bags and they can easily be made from almost anything. If you do nothing else make shopping bags!</span></h4><div style="text-align: left;">For inspiration read this blog post <a href="https://www.sewangelicthreads.co.uk/2021/09/an-easy-way-to-learn-how-to-sew-and.html" target="_blank">Learn to sew / Dolls clothe</a>s</div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinkMYpHlXB5FSGQ0y8s6ZsBu4sbOhe7dlwbCftUC0HgY2z3hh48LpcTO512SAQht5HpL-MM_khDZFbG08ResqpRx-U_myBECzcvowZBxSdDrBE5P7wlnE1nXZjhSiWlb0d1eQMsLJgcyf0e1SAfCjIpL6CiW4WFE0ezRzviVILp_8aYA_iezjEcadr=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinkMYpHlXB5FSGQ0y8s6ZsBu4sbOhe7dlwbCftUC0HgY2z3hh48LpcTO512SAQht5HpL-MM_khDZFbG08ResqpRx-U_myBECzcvowZBxSdDrBE5P7wlnE1nXZjhSiWlb0d1eQMsLJgcyf0e1SAfCjIpL6CiW4WFE0ezRzviVILp_8aYA_iezjEcadr=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"> Check out local textile & fabric recycling spots. ... Look on the Internet or ask your council about textile collection points </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />I gave my evening gowns and heels ( I prefer trainers these days) to a group supplying girls with prom outfits. Similarly I give coats and so on to a charity which gives them to people in need.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />You could pass on your clothes to others or have a swop evening where you and your friends have fun exchanging garments. I went to one of those and exchanged some dresses I had grown tired of for other clothes. We all ended up with new clothes for nothing! And no waste.<br />There are apps such as Vinted, Ebay and local free sites on Facebook. Can you think of any more?<br />What about craft supplies including fabric.?<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">One idea is to use them to teach others. This is a great thing to do.</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">How wonderful it would be if you taught someone else your craft, whatever it is<b> </b></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I have been looking at my stash of fabric and thought how pointless it is to have such a large collection of fabric which is not being used. Its silly isn't it, I had a think and a sort out. I divided the fabrics into summer and winter and started work on the winter pile. I took the shorter pieces of Jersey fabric and turned them into tops. </span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I believe in reusing patterns too , it's my thrifty side, so once I find a pattern I love I iron it onto cheap interfacing to help preserve it and happily change it and hack it and use it time and time again.<br />Here are just some of my new tops. There are others which you will find on my YouTube video </span></h4><header class="post-header" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><h1 class="post-title" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 36px; margin: 0px 0px 0.3125rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><h1 class="post-title" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #30abdf; line-height: 36px; margin: 0px 0px 0.3125rem; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif" style="color: #30abdf;"><br /></span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #30abdf; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvK2Q9g93TMbr56_pyFPJWmanP98RKvFVtRnV5_WzDEd3bmEkMFkPwd09Yf6sogJn0dqJFxTJyVxvEQ9qHe8Yw2vnRWP85LdSrIkIMcydbcAN3fgWPGIrIV6elih9ReRsd1ZZry3YNrIth1JCazgPHgqG_zvnxkILiSll8ppebBoxARm71CoIwRlh2=s2204" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2204" data-original-width="1969" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvK2Q9g93TMbr56_pyFPJWmanP98RKvFVtRnV5_WzDEd3bmEkMFkPwd09Yf6sogJn0dqJFxTJyVxvEQ9qHe8Yw2vnRWP85LdSrIkIMcydbcAN3fgWPGIrIV6elih9ReRsd1ZZry3YNrIth1JCazgPHgqG_zvnxkILiSll8ppebBoxARm71CoIwRlh2=w572-h640" width="572" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="color: #30abdf; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBoR8pIxKDz4YEWs_DONPmXGEpVeB_8oH8pPs34D-OyELemDC3lj1U4lPiVw59FTme8O_1oNs60ASz-RBg8UyWVkDnO__prsD3qevJxFkxABTU8IQ4PJNtJ6XvUC0BCBnvrVcmUVgSq6STgY0dKAkgHQm1CijjUQ2kuLrtDdlMgpjliyRaQ7fVdOgE=s2712" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2712" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBoR8pIxKDz4YEWs_DONPmXGEpVeB_8oH8pPs34D-OyELemDC3lj1U4lPiVw59FTme8O_1oNs60ASz-RBg8UyWVkDnO__prsD3qevJxFkxABTU8IQ4PJNtJ6XvUC0BCBnvrVcmUVgSq6STgY0dKAkgHQm1CijjUQ2kuLrtDdlMgpjliyRaQ7fVdOgE=w578-h640" width="578" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 36px; margin: 0px 0px 0.3125rem; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #30abdf; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkm4OiEnLBbvIujFqLF0DnoK8wRImm2OFFq2rFrZWqv1Wc-avaoHkQirRCdh1_OzEpkqDzb4KMaANnIHChzCvbx3ym-VUYxvsNrlsek53d4lhKKy8EX0HJfxpKz0nLOl0Y_RWaPxkKAhxC-8UlUas7YTZ1iMff1J-XMbH4tBkKYI5t7ejuNFt-qIA2=s3264" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkm4OiEnLBbvIujFqLF0DnoK8wRImm2OFFq2rFrZWqv1Wc-avaoHkQirRCdh1_OzEpkqDzb4KMaANnIHChzCvbx3ym-VUYxvsNrlsek53d4lhKKy8EX0HJfxpKz0nLOl0Y_RWaPxkKAhxC-8UlUas7YTZ1iMff1J-XMbH4tBkKYI5t7ejuNFt-qIA2=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /></span></h1><h1 class="post-title" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 36px; margin: 0px 0px 0.3125rem; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Another thing I decided to sew is pyjamas / loungewear for winter. I have always used cotton lawn in the past to make them with but they are not nearly as comfortable as cotton Jersey. Plus cotton lawn gets terribly crumpled! <br />Pyjamas are pricy and there is never anything different.So, that was the next task .I did not purchase a particular pattern, I used what I had . The pants are just simple straight leg elastic waist trousers and the tops were adapted from two patterns, details below <br />They are also comfortable for sitting around in and won't scare the postman.</span></h4></div></h1><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 36px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEMXB26stxNxa_rjlrHKN6gdvHRwHOkmDbKv69WwJbujfkd36VQ2v6BjYTz9ZEGGohS-_QYtdwkeFWD46-AAObTUY6v2-7jTZP_gc0ZJ5mN6mR6Z0Y7PgyAC3LPYuyEAsIS1uP7wFR1qVWqRClxhST8FLfwF11dAPLxjC2VewkhwyuYzM59CQht3jg=s3264" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgEMXB26stxNxa_rjlrHKN6gdvHRwHOkmDbKv69WwJbujfkd36VQ2v6BjYTz9ZEGGohS-_QYtdwkeFWD46-AAObTUY6v2-7jTZP_gc0ZJ5mN6mR6Z0Y7PgyAC3LPYuyEAsIS1uP7wFR1qVWqRClxhST8FLfwF11dAPLxjC2VewkhwyuYzM59CQht3jg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The Cotton Jersey fabric is from <a href="https://www.abakhan.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_L6LBhBbEiwA4c46utH3VfoPG4eFUWoGrD-diKRuqblSeSG4bQUF3PhMGShOJIY6mvWZEhoCcNEQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Abakhan Fabrics</a> to purchase it is always better to pop along to your nearest store if you can, the stock changes constantly </span></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgGrYkUtybty-lJjQ7acsfvOZAo7qsm9WNp09CA8ts8GQPECYIlTT-176ELzYrCnMK5-dtRXaGt72pUvXC8HUBrVWGuuFrri0hdKx-Y1It3hvH7lIiTYHHeK_Dj0nBdsI1hBrGziA4BMci1fCzISU4bZHnC62FBV9aCrAYJ_aEWFpj_-Nq1o7RpU0Z=s3264" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgGrYkUtybty-lJjQ7acsfvOZAo7qsm9WNp09CA8ts8GQPECYIlTT-176ELzYrCnMK5-dtRXaGt72pUvXC8HUBrVWGuuFrri0hdKx-Y1It3hvH7lIiTYHHeK_Dj0nBdsI1hBrGziA4BMci1fCzISU4bZHnC62FBV9aCrAYJ_aEWFpj_-Nq1o7RpU0Z=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /></span><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif">Love the fabric don't you? It is super soft and has "love" all over it.</span></span></h3><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiNmzalKdJfMEoQNx6hLBAZniSKMi3BQRvlWzRZVLvhg4jGGLIkw9cciOqNziR1fZfB_0GXVEeQHJwShYDvGDkJopd5aLFXpwGpdOAMcKEkIocPjCto-mLuwVSaJRm6Su1wD7X3cpwlfvoix22UB7rQRxz9xoabKcK2RYmIE_5ZLetn3TXaYkiGmql=s3264" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="663" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgiNmzalKdJfMEoQNx6hLBAZniSKMi3BQRvlWzRZVLvhg4jGGLIkw9cciOqNziR1fZfB_0GXVEeQHJwShYDvGDkJopd5aLFXpwGpdOAMcKEkIocPjCto-mLuwVSaJRm6Su1wD7X3cpwlfvoix22UB7rQRxz9xoabKcK2RYmIE_5ZLetn3TXaYkiGmql=w497-h663" width="497" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /></span></div>Another pair, fabric again from Abakhan this fabric is cute with lollipops all over . Love it.</span></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizgmeIvUI1oOrIJBWFaHNpV2iYxHhHzXTVPMYC10bBysd7lyqrTW5Z8LaR5zl2XQHxaqTTzcgHXnc3vYXCym2hVMNMRZQhWPOrDvcUd9gTcG5VxoLnTCY0p3hC5uwzLugtJFkuP0B8spMECjsou5JgKMQWDXhwmvC9go9f9bndzWFCeAIMSTiyM8mG=s3264" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizgmeIvUI1oOrIJBWFaHNpV2iYxHhHzXTVPMYC10bBysd7lyqrTW5Z8LaR5zl2XQHxaqTTzcgHXnc3vYXCym2hVMNMRZQhWPOrDvcUd9gTcG5VxoLnTCY0p3hC5uwzLugtJFkuP0B8spMECjsou5JgKMQWDXhwmvC9go9f9bndzWFCeAIMSTiyM8mG=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC_n5kszwevcTJWlvSYpihMa3GiRFuRa1Wizq4Oi1EaGh87bAwucf1lI3BYcchR8ltiL_bG5ljH57LkMK0dSDi1zyDYaU3yx3U7nPDt5Oba4ltN4EHawioMs_EUHZbCz9elWRWMNF8YUpeWpqCderCeS2d0y0zAkU5Q_ustpGctspvpw10efyz42sH=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2147" data-original-width="4128" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC_n5kszwevcTJWlvSYpihMa3GiRFuRa1Wizq4Oi1EaGh87bAwucf1lI3BYcchR8ltiL_bG5ljH57LkMK0dSDi1zyDYaU3yx3U7nPDt5Oba4ltN4EHawioMs_EUHZbCz9elWRWMNF8YUpeWpqCderCeS2d0y0zAkU5Q_ustpGctspvpw10efyz42sH=w640-h332" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>These are the various patterns I used, you need to refer to my previous post to obtain the direct links to purchase them as I used the same ones </span><a href="https://www.sewangelicthreads.co.uk/2021/10/my-fabulous-lurex-pants-suit.html" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">My Lurex pants suit</a></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Furniture</h4><div>I went to the skip earlier this week and this old chair was being disposed of. I regret that I forgot to take before pictures.</div><div>Structurally it is sound. I stripped it back and removed the ancient horsehair stuffing, disinfected it and left it overnight</div><div><br /></div><div>The next day I stuffed it with fire proof stuffing and covered the top with foam. Again this has to be fire retardant </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm7HcTJTCb1xE67q6ubJxKCzWKujlCBppLGWLQI0UE7i4cavfTVlCqplv8Y4tgN9G0OvoJUxOVxFHRGCwUt7_4uE4AbDZo_tFzlAPn-2gLdV2Ycz2DE9wCQx5yUC_HS1sXY-czCmHtpQHmEI80fN_TZRgis-giPjgcW9WMH34ZdSYuVsZm0gI1hqxs=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm7HcTJTCb1xE67q6ubJxKCzWKujlCBppLGWLQI0UE7i4cavfTVlCqplv8Y4tgN9G0OvoJUxOVxFHRGCwUt7_4uE4AbDZo_tFzlAPn-2gLdV2Ycz2DE9wCQx5yUC_HS1sXY-czCmHtpQHmEI80fN_TZRgis-giPjgcW9WMH34ZdSYuVsZm0gI1hqxs=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif">I started pinning the fabric in place, stretching it as much as possible .</span>Then I stitched and glued and stapled until I was happy.</div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">Some fringing completes the look </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8BeUH0jTlJzdcpFbXb56c6bX73rQonFg4wttlFKGT1f54DqEmdzfjHNDGUCGfzONhjoM_Bq9eLv6NAr-HJQnHdqP6NTqvEn4xRm5cBfVFDSkhjh6SJDd3XhpGdFIUPdI__OoFXb0DYZPNQPl3FOEYSmjWLMn6Z6ma16ngokE6mBRQ_SOlEM82vrvu=s3236" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3236" data-original-width="2311" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8BeUH0jTlJzdcpFbXb56c6bX73rQonFg4wttlFKGT1f54DqEmdzfjHNDGUCGfzONhjoM_Bq9eLv6NAr-HJQnHdqP6NTqvEn4xRm5cBfVFDSkhjh6SJDd3XhpGdFIUPdI__OoFXb0DYZPNQPl3FOEYSmjWLMn6Z6ma16ngokE6mBRQ_SOlEM82vrvu=w458-h640" width="458" /></a></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /></span></div>A perfect addition to my sewing room </span></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>For more ideas, books such as these two are available, you can then make gifts and home wear from your odd bits of fabric </span></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div><span face="aachen_boldregular, sans-serif"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2Ib7aDsZRZWqPq25QlA9HNz7H4IuD-trHD9Q2u7NbLADhZvhy8vcA-dGmiGaNbPDi7osb_Vk-mpqRdfCvacZpxeOW3MK8lGDdB8ac-cgWGuRxLgMhcidmvgnyRX1NsE3SJhleus_u-u38t_Va81jmAXIFJGdQVRcl7PH_AmZORphLFAjJw6JpyGaK=s2580" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="1635" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2Ib7aDsZRZWqPq25QlA9HNz7H4IuD-trHD9Q2u7NbLADhZvhy8vcA-dGmiGaNbPDi7osb_Vk-mpqRdfCvacZpxeOW3MK8lGDdB8ac-cgWGuRxLgMhcidmvgnyRX1NsE3SJhleus_u-u38t_Va81jmAXIFJGdQVRcl7PH_AmZORphLFAjJw6JpyGaK=w406-h640" width="406" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It is a fascinating read actually, so if you can get hold of one do.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, will you join me in pledging to do at least one thing to stop sending clothes etc to landfill? You could pledge to purchase no new clothes for a month. You could buy from a charity shop. If you can have a clothes swop party . Whatever you do, dust down your sewing machine, knitting needles or crochet and make something.</div><div>I look forward to seeing your ideas and hearing about your projects</div><div><br /></div><div>Best wishes and happy recycling</div><div><span style="text-align: center;">Angela</span></div><div><span style="text-align: center;">Sewangelicthreads</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">#SewAngelicThreads #fashionblogger #sewingblogger #handmade #recycle #repairs #reuse #sewyourstash #sustainablefashion -</div><div style="text-align: left;">#so50sustainablesewing #sewing #sewinginspiration #sewingteacher #sewingdisabled #isewmyclothes </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></header><div><div><br /></div></div>
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-35193179806633557372022-09-09T11:04:00.000+01:002022-10-30T18:51:01.482+00:00Storage solutions , sewing room and other places. <p> These are some of my storage systems both in my sewing room and the rest of my home. In pictures </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUo2xo-7zjV_2PD-VGPv5IottbYRlkFb3csenFWQCAEnxObGjkn0Zq8BeD9rDVLXmL2196xPqQoEYaC4fJHK0NF1_aT70Dukww_slyyAZW5QjWy0_dOl2LuVzKeKp-z6P6AAiyKFsgcLktM4rWrAJA4AXiBypG06g9ZkJUXC6_7siisEDxMZoTmVJs=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUo2xo-7zjV_2PD-VGPv5IottbYRlkFb3csenFWQCAEnxObGjkn0Zq8BeD9rDVLXmL2196xPqQoEYaC4fJHK0NF1_aT70Dukww_slyyAZW5QjWy0_dOl2LuVzKeKp-z6P6AAiyKFsgcLktM4rWrAJA4AXiBypG06g9ZkJUXC6_7siisEDxMZoTmVJs=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbOalu30lYGg_aLcoZCQqbm6D5cG9q3SpVOnNYPHD7k36KuHo7tTNUk5CQEb5g9NhGOLxWoUdjC_sHtxfjSh3zwxcIladNRRIjr5ql8a-OaLSHd73sDFtYyB_0HOYWidtLbptjBGO7kQnf2PbhVqFH5-N8Pt1OQRJgOJkxEgVBZJjw8JcMjvnzaxrq=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3096" data-original-width="4128" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZtk7CGMjRTru4R4aFjnAFqvDy8h-FxIuoa7g6twBZJZJ96jkx7bNAtDWHZo7d_vLORcKoo2JHihTJ-JzjfudIPaWYuD94w9j33Su92thtX_vCLhZzsBNZZ8yWjhe5jDa8slp97n7uDbT-DxBcV9MwIeXzSFOXgds-F_uU_Az7pofaSVJOBy4CPI-e=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I covered my chair and a small footstool in the same fabric as my curtains. It is a very restful room.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Some kitchen storage ideas</h3><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj90BcSt2g8HQDCpZKzMa5RbFzyme9aMK1rjdGj0JVXp4mRajPWJp87zrDsir4_59Zjzyx7FwuG79-8L56GmbdLVpH17o-vJPTIAfN-hE8WStZQsc6PgwLjGTjlyKmNh9QVo8BmH3NAvCJAgYOyB8B84_kDzfZfLnGnJ-NvGaIl_bCezNksxXFKRflD=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj90BcSt2g8HQDCpZKzMa5RbFzyme9aMK1rjdGj0JVXp4mRajPWJp87zrDsir4_59Zjzyx7FwuG79-8L56GmbdLVpH17o-vJPTIAfN-hE8WStZQsc6PgwLjGTjlyKmNh9QVo8BmH3NAvCJAgYOyB8B84_kDzfZfLnGnJ-NvGaIl_bCezNksxXFKRflD=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSLzF5T4LeN4-EzbeACBFGbcc4soJxOJDFQeSEMHKBzrvBGwRqxYYRTCBtGyQJN0EK2l-fEselCDo_xykr5Dhw4AXdLHAohvmqQ9GSGKJDOmP3VqSwd6uW91-iRR1qCBE8SvQ_6OXaTrZ-wcfB1zR6RzPXVayvqabzFjIcYVxJ_CFeX_chm1bXEXSc=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSLzF5T4LeN4-EzbeACBFGbcc4soJxOJDFQeSEMHKBzrvBGwRqxYYRTCBtGyQJN0EK2l-fEselCDo_xykr5Dhw4AXdLHAohvmqQ9GSGKJDOmP3VqSwd6uW91-iRR1qCBE8SvQ_6OXaTrZ-wcfB1zR6RzPXVayvqabzFjIcYVxJ_CFeX_chm1bXEXSc=w400-h640" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyNknGyaOnOFqEHjXdHoJOjEE0PwLErZx_abh7GQCUODGSBnIGCbdG8edS2DaJY0HNaQoZNNq1tTdxusfewRxj2P7EVKjq4BjtfqdrDhFc1IClkCtTbKTPZi2lHFhR2IGqS_cTSZQhoa5p0EwVad-kGArxojIRGtHtxC-NZ6F9vnK4c7PwCD6_lSro=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyNknGyaOnOFqEHjXdHoJOjEE0PwLErZx_abh7GQCUODGSBnIGCbdG8edS2DaJY0HNaQoZNNq1tTdxusfewRxj2P7EVKjq4BjtfqdrDhFc1IClkCtTbKTPZi2lHFhR2IGqS_cTSZQhoa5p0EwVad-kGArxojIRGtHtxC-NZ6F9vnK4c7PwCD6_lSro=w400-h640" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2UcwIKTJvje3O3S-LM7i9iAqAvg3AP8J5iolBv_ykGBhX0Jsg_kV7FLQ3WPByGZQAMgS8Ek2G7efV-Izu37tL0WeTjFflHM1jFpXG0LPwnJwhQvyPVl2hm5ZaPGp_NzkvEpMEPy8nCwBrJjSduUsuJWiLe4O5zFCWqfW73ui0B-RTxK4bkZhPemW9=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2UcwIKTJvje3O3S-LM7i9iAqAvg3AP8J5iolBv_ykGBhX0Jsg_kV7FLQ3WPByGZQAMgS8Ek2G7efV-Izu37tL0WeTjFflHM1jFpXG0LPwnJwhQvyPVl2hm5ZaPGp_NzkvEpMEPy8nCwBrJjSduUsuJWiLe4O5zFCWqfW73ui0B-RTxK4bkZhPemW9=w400-h640" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">My fitted wardrobes . Sorted according to type. I have another set of wardrobes for coats and dance costumes. </h3><div>Shoes are all in boxes - labeled of course </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiCSIcq-9gHBBli5-fJTzN5JLHVrEXDRf30_U45dxja_RGlNJBq2hwIsSqFPky-efxky9CL9k_alv6KVGFIpsOTAycE6ecF4aDPvUjXvCdrLv1YS2N0xXlbpl5CQ3gBg-7TAYYPfbs5B1kFLVLChi1F_mI2xsv6Aj3UW642zfMmOflJiUHfWzPjVvl=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiCSIcq-9gHBBli5-fJTzN5JLHVrEXDRf30_U45dxja_RGlNJBq2hwIsSqFPky-efxky9CL9k_alv6KVGFIpsOTAycE6ecF4aDPvUjXvCdrLv1YS2N0xXlbpl5CQ3gBg-7TAYYPfbs5B1kFLVLChi1F_mI2xsv6Aj3UW642zfMmOflJiUHfWzPjVvl=w400-h640" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRVmQ5PBDwTldq_cPzDFajKvgwM6Xb4a8QF4vqz5Q6hY1qEVlKiT9OYGS_3rqZhUHyjyO0K_9dmKtTQmsgUrk7qr3nxmxUykLKGRWAihR6diHdyR9LDj5MOcyM2qBJNHrokDtJySpT0RIr1l_VnzvFjj9IclAeJM2PQrFw496x8kFzkXw0xdnEAhaz=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjRVmQ5PBDwTldq_cPzDFajKvgwM6Xb4a8QF4vqz5Q6hY1qEVlKiT9OYGS_3rqZhUHyjyO0K_9dmKtTQmsgUrk7qr3nxmxUykLKGRWAihR6diHdyR9LDj5MOcyM2qBJNHrokDtJySpT0RIr1l_VnzvFjj9IclAeJM2PQrFw496x8kFzkXw0xdnEAhaz=w400-h640" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Hope I have given you some ideas.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>#Sewangelicthreads #sewing #storagesolutions #sewingblogger #sewingteacher #sewingroom #decor #handmade #sewingdisabled<br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-58280510739891071792022-09-03T22:27:00.003+01:002022-09-03T23:42:08.654+01:00Vogue 1787 Asymmetrical Wrap Skirt<h1 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Vogue 1787Asymmetrical Misses skirt </h1><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></p><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;">This misses wrap skirt has shaped bands, asymmetric front button closure with hidden snap, stitched hems. Sits below the waist.It is suitable for Advanced beginners </span></h4><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbEczcx6N4qLznFDE3sowWgg0GpzLg6Mz4QiusRjrbmRDvEEb3_xCpMVqRwcCEAfOxwpTJpy5HTwZJMereCUkEOeKj87BULSppwqEeiKMkUtY3iAWwbQJE9TXy89J_RuW3d5QA-qh8usBjMhG0YvUMT_GAwKbnJVsV34hLVlgXfttdLFvUzklY1Skf/s3264/20220831_114844.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbEczcx6N4qLznFDE3sowWgg0GpzLg6Mz4QiusRjrbmRDvEEb3_xCpMVqRwcCEAfOxwpTJpy5HTwZJMereCUkEOeKj87BULSppwqEeiKMkUtY3iAWwbQJE9TXy89J_RuW3d5QA-qh8usBjMhG0YvUMT_GAwKbnJVsV34hLVlgXfttdLFvUzklY1Skf/w480-h640/20220831_114844.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />This skirt is fabulous and makes a wonderful autumn outfit .<br />The pattern is <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/sewing-pattern-1787" target="_blank"> Vogue 1787</a> and is from Jaycotts.co.uk, as is the fabric. </p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipCiNTd-VEO9xAkq_cLybyigeLYPZcluyOb2fTeV__8WwrBmLutFhawQj0_BsD3KpRfOOUr_w8ofF79BsVLAOXZNwFSLW8a-AIBruLfQXvpZCdwCujgsdM7NB6p338cjjpMjZt6O_66t5qPau7SkU6CqVHQbpWRt-VHMzmnaRpVqzLr2PM1yKY7q56/s3572/20220902_122517~3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3572" data-original-width="1680" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipCiNTd-VEO9xAkq_cLybyigeLYPZcluyOb2fTeV__8WwrBmLutFhawQj0_BsD3KpRfOOUr_w8ofF79BsVLAOXZNwFSLW8a-AIBruLfQXvpZCdwCujgsdM7NB6p338cjjpMjZt6O_66t5qPau7SkU6CqVHQbpWRt-VHMzmnaRpVqzLr2PM1yKY7q56/w302-h640/20220902_122517~3.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><br /><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht41rRLnv3qIhjjoVVXxkmOrEV837WrDzMlnf_SAXWBQhKJrWm6SUsUGci-0e79TKqpEX-dZD1LkzvHPpLZhN_NUFskvGLVD8YIRiOMHpF8H6Bs_PSzQN9sNFLBtqVvacXsGJV34nGCWF6O5LuJbYz8y_UDORAikbzbihcNZ-9vW71feWq2i7nM_fI/s1144/SmartSelect_20220831-130448_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1144" data-original-width="896" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht41rRLnv3qIhjjoVVXxkmOrEV837WrDzMlnf_SAXWBQhKJrWm6SUsUGci-0e79TKqpEX-dZD1LkzvHPpLZhN_NUFskvGLVD8YIRiOMHpF8H6Bs_PSzQN9sNFLBtqVvacXsGJV34nGCWF6O5LuJbYz8y_UDORAikbzbihcNZ-9vW71feWq2i7nM_fI/w502-h640/SmartSelect_20220831-130448_Chrome.jpg" width="502" /></a></p><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;">I do love Vogue patterns, they are my go-to brand whenever I want to make myself something a bit different. This particular pattern is a new release.<br /></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;">This pattern lends itself to variations in appearance by adding contrast bands and buttons and using alternative fabrics for example stretch Denim</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;">A word about fabric. One of the reasons I sew for myself is because I like to wear clothes which fit and which are properly made. When I was a teenager all of my clothes were copies of the latest styles in Vogue Magazine. I rarely wore the same thing twice, at least not without altering it first.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;"> I could not afford to purchase the clothes I love to wear.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;">Another reason is that I dislike cheap fabric . It is very true that you get what you pay for and a cheap fabric will always look it.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;">The fabrics in Jaycotts are carefully chosen to be of the best quality and at a reasonable price. Plus the organic cottons are environmentally friendly so I have no hesitation in highly recommending them to you.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinLMNzq-HJSV4lG6exipR9DpRlMVxn-vVfPXtF7y01MFceRUa_lY8a124bl9Y7J5DkRlxmlEo-oe_T1qSYiTxgbNZa0rqwqOOHIPPKJibdb12fjWcmcczLx1kGKFHwH-GA6dolvSwgUrbDrWwzY1TtERfhiPSX5p2JYmLWU39oykrp4KcTT24A6voO/s3264/20220831_114621~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinLMNzq-HJSV4lG6exipR9DpRlMVxn-vVfPXtF7y01MFceRUa_lY8a124bl9Y7J5DkRlxmlEo-oe_T1qSYiTxgbNZa0rqwqOOHIPPKJibdb12fjWcmcczLx1kGKFHwH-GA6dolvSwgUrbDrWwzY1TtERfhiPSX5p2JYmLWU39oykrp4KcTT24A6voO/w480-h640/20220831_114621~2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Vogue patterns are cutting edge and feature </span><span face="Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">designs </span><span face="Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"> by Rachel Comey,Guy Laroche, Zandra Rhodes and more. They are the </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">leading source of licensed couture patterns and new ones are introduced into the range every season.<br /></span></p><p>Vogue Patterns began life in 1905 as a mail-order feature in Vogue Magazine. The designs have always been at the forefront of fashion and have always featured designs from top designers. Couturier patterns appeared as early as 1932, but at first they were not exact reproductions of the fashions shown on Paris runways.<br /> It was not until 1949 that Vogue Patterns began producing “Paris Originals” featuring designs from the houses of Balmain, Schiaparelli, Lanvin, and more.<br />In the last 20 years some limited edition couture patterns have been produced and they remain collectors items . I have a limited edition of the Mondrian Dress from a few years ago.</p><p></p><div><span face="Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDOmENb4q9pnErWZV-vcvoluYxapxhslFqW6zibqOzw-QeFRTpnUJJOMHM_Uzja-WaFYSRY1FmxY0qYhb_cPz5CCXoJ3xBytWRNj4pQzgQsl-2kyBuW5mI0y5yeWWHoGUU15WC3vDb8VoiH4ZDaVabR4uv4n7k-O8dfgCl2qUFzbdPqdy2XdEwBMu/s1542/SmartSelect_20220831-171323_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1451" data-original-width="1542" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuDOmENb4q9pnErWZV-vcvoluYxapxhslFqW6zibqOzw-QeFRTpnUJJOMHM_Uzja-WaFYSRY1FmxY0qYhb_cPz5CCXoJ3xBytWRNj4pQzgQsl-2kyBuW5mI0y5yeWWHoGUU15WC3vDb8VoiH4ZDaVabR4uv4n7k-O8dfgCl2qUFzbdPqdy2XdEwBMu/w640-h602/SmartSelect_20220831-171323_Chrome.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="color: #333333;"><br /></div></span></div><div><span face="Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;">The fabric I used is this organic Crossweave fabric in Mocha <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/organic-fabric/products/crossweave-100-organic-cotton-fabric-crossweave-spots-mocha" target="_blank">Organic Crossweave<br /></a></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;">This also comes in Stone and Dark Blue </span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;"> You may prefer a stretch denim, this one comes in Indigo and Red <br /></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/organic-fabric/products/100-organic-cotton-denim-red" target="_blank">Red Organic Stretch Denim</a></span><br />There are plenty of other Organic cottons to consider too <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/organic-fabric?page=2" target="_blank">Organic Cotton Fabric</a><br />The skirt is fairly easy to sew, although a complete beginner may struggle with mitred corners and adding the bands, I feel that it is suitable for anyone with a bit of patience. Do mark each piece , especially the bands as it is easy to get the direction of each piece mixed up.</p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></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/AVvXsEgJA7TAncsj5KNaAkjfwH1FKBo1DSvyUYBWcgtR_DLdKobs_4eIjov-NUV3JMyP0Tz0-S0Womsey0fkTqixyBkRfyGCQv1iNf1yySwFan1Q_Mktg9-w0rUgstiuXhUqoYtk2FfDDOpZBou_atWeKsJoYHNqKkyFI_2jps4s8hgkaSRMYyAoed33TtSC/s4128/20220825_152950~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJA7TAncsj5KNaAkjfwH1FKBo1DSvyUYBWcgtR_DLdKobs_4eIjov-NUV3JMyP0Tz0-S0Womsey0fkTqixyBkRfyGCQv1iNf1yySwFan1Q_Mktg9-w0rUgstiuXhUqoYtk2FfDDOpZBou_atWeKsJoYHNqKkyFI_2jps4s8hgkaSRMYyAoed33TtSC/w640-h400/20220825_152950~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br />My crossweave fabric is reversible and so I was able to cut out the bands using the opposite side of the fabric to the main skirt.</p><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqIPstZlEUUYlPmnqypULC77HpbPNZlYJ-mIQgR-htI3fTjscR4pj445UqMqUzmNxhn0jYSrOUboJL-5hQQF7a_FmB-Crws9CbX6JxlYGzz7VKacqPzmrUijx0zumNpF4vEaK2lcwXr54ZGax8dV8VdogcbHf7_ED7Yo8M8IAhMhEQHFwhE6em1tPI/s4128/20220825_152714~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqIPstZlEUUYlPmnqypULC77HpbPNZlYJ-mIQgR-htI3fTjscR4pj445UqMqUzmNxhn0jYSrOUboJL-5hQQF7a_FmB-Crws9CbX6JxlYGzz7VKacqPzmrUijx0zumNpF4vEaK2lcwXr54ZGax8dV8VdogcbHf7_ED7Yo8M8IAhMhEQHFwhE6em1tPI/w640-h400/20220825_152714~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br />There are three main pattern pieces not including the bands , the skirt will look like the picture above once the side seams have been sewn</p><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsPaid-q_stXpd5b3WCeAv103pHZsbM0wImUdbhhJt4LwziaUxsVcH4CzpEDuMc0UVAs5XkrDBahmLdHwq_4mc-oFzWkriv8_fCmw_9WHkUMx-ArRjoNFGSJ96wq-k_xSdhfLst6GzYLRjzv17evuknOaQAmi4TqDBQyuI0nN-MX-3RKmE2x5hniv/s1952/20220825_153013~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1923" data-original-width="1952" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsPaid-q_stXpd5b3WCeAv103pHZsbM0wImUdbhhJt4LwziaUxsVcH4CzpEDuMc0UVAs5XkrDBahmLdHwq_4mc-oFzWkriv8_fCmw_9WHkUMx-ArRjoNFGSJ96wq-k_xSdhfLst6GzYLRjzv17evuknOaQAmi4TqDBQyuI0nN-MX-3RKmE2x5hniv/w640-h630/20220825_153013~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">I found it easier to transfer the pattern markings for the mitres from the pattern onto the fabric as it made hemming much easier </p><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEZSVAMzZyrNUc1fnZn4G8AuMfZsiKhLfa9bdnGKz6mqagXnLGMh6KebCzIZBFhBUzpiKo_Szh4jhqU190HeK3oszqt3wl5Zxit-DgtOGGogszASlk3Ct-FSr3sLPBBmO8mPk7lvM9KWSlm-WaTgPjr2VoJtpQwcnNczBDdn1TQYt2V-U3UyEWr3NS/s3264/20220831_114644.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEZSVAMzZyrNUc1fnZn4G8AuMfZsiKhLfa9bdnGKz6mqagXnLGMh6KebCzIZBFhBUzpiKo_Szh4jhqU190HeK3oszqt3wl5Zxit-DgtOGGogszASlk3Ct-FSr3sLPBBmO8mPk7lvM9KWSlm-WaTgPjr2VoJtpQwcnNczBDdn1TQYt2V-U3UyEWr3NS/w480-h640/20220831_114644.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My apprentice , lucky </h4><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/AVvXsEjD1YAFI3R_swyT8fBWW8_jnXK6tGufxR7I4eORkuzsUH8QhFJt91V-U3dIcSr3eXsLrCmceMsWDfO8a-96K_V2ctvo1UkzR2jxENWil32FENXWbkrEIPbr7eaZPGTxrP3IZF00RHyLv448mSbdN77SVznz-CRouZuI6odwQ3l0VKcWjgqUXKS4Fs8Z/s4128/20220831_111720~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD1YAFI3R_swyT8fBWW8_jnXK6tGufxR7I4eORkuzsUH8QhFJt91V-U3dIcSr3eXsLrCmceMsWDfO8a-96K_V2ctvo1UkzR2jxENWil32FENXWbkrEIPbr7eaZPGTxrP3IZF00RHyLv448mSbdN77SVznz-CRouZuI6odwQ3l0VKcWjgqUXKS4Fs8Z/w640-h400/20220831_111720~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">When the skirt is finished apart from the buttons and buttonholes pause for a minute to check that they are in the correct place for you before actually stitching them. This way you can fine tune the fit.</p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgl6PPMj4YAIsPighpHgLjiPryjTL4IdSBQhF0jinDkDyzxUwWOq18k6kFUN4NofOk4XobRtSUSApEgZe32B-5vGDWkaxKe8fSbssyho79ry4R39wr5srGBhKCFboxU2UGMdNW9dMj81Y1usTQJBvwdYZuMd_qSo1uwAByxxnIVdhlyiZpaq8Cj5Rh/s4128/20220828_220009.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgl6PPMj4YAIsPighpHgLjiPryjTL4IdSBQhF0jinDkDyzxUwWOq18k6kFUN4NofOk4XobRtSUSApEgZe32B-5vGDWkaxKe8fSbssyho79ry4R39wr5srGBhKCFboxU2UGMdNW9dMj81Y1usTQJBvwdYZuMd_qSo1uwAByxxnIVdhlyiZpaq8Cj5Rh/w640-h400/20220828_220009.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br />The band requires top stitching in the seamline ( stitch in the ditch)<br />To make this easier I used a specialist foot <br /><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/machine_feet/products/brother-foot_f065" target="_blank">Brother Stitch in the ditch foot<br /> </a>Other brands are available if you have a different make of sewing machine.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLsmNfZ121y2omzX5ColGRZR6f7ftDnNNB_fEnk_erMy05YK0k1n8tMi_31momfcvaSjqDdXti8iSEaAUXM0ZUI8G2XxlOqdS5MHvhZzvHLDZjZicUjuhzpnS02pqpRVqL4j5tAk9LjmN7uZhOeX4b1hCSni3IcDE91u-NKhC1QQ5xdz1tHeCEVkR/s3264/20220831_114632.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLsmNfZ121y2omzX5ColGRZR6f7ftDnNNB_fEnk_erMy05YK0k1n8tMi_31momfcvaSjqDdXti8iSEaAUXM0ZUI8G2XxlOqdS5MHvhZzvHLDZjZicUjuhzpnS02pqpRVqL4j5tAk9LjmN7uZhOeX4b1hCSni3IcDE91u-NKhC1QQ5xdz1tHeCEVkR/w480-h640/20220831_114632.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">Have you noticed that I now have a little bird? She is called lucky and was found during the summer in my friend's garden. She already has a bird and the two did not get on so I adopted her. Don't let her cuteness fool you - she is a feisty little thing. She is around nine months old and I have had her for two weeks, but it seems much longer </p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgo_TagRKZZZPVxJvrc2FNI0XY0zoONIIs43k63DseRFw4k24J6NrmFeWkVUe2uFBcK77Xz5CW-70rxs629ZjFLuCgq0LiWkIYsr_h3F69BDPcfRn0GZULSWsH5UlwABjrW2zpBoCoa_EIL7qlQfmDlDOa_7r8hV7P-IG4mxSy953c8Fmk2pngx7Un/s2720/20220831_145714~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2352" data-original-width="2720" height="554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgo_TagRKZZZPVxJvrc2FNI0XY0zoONIIs43k63DseRFw4k24J6NrmFeWkVUe2uFBcK77Xz5CW-70rxs629ZjFLuCgq0LiWkIYsr_h3F69BDPcfRn0GZULSWsH5UlwABjrW2zpBoCoa_EIL7qlQfmDlDOa_7r8hV7P-IG4mxSy953c8Fmk2pngx7Un/w640-h554/20220831_145714~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br />My new apprentice loves all things sewing, especially buttons, and spends hours happily throwing them all over the floor. Wish she was as enthusiastic at tidying up.<br />Life is never dull!</p><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipbwRsFKMTJeprG3PoV5UhPvjVXy9-Qn6Y-0sii7A6_zjVN9zk2ovEHImIn8eZNNx8x1hOyC0q8aIhifE0ry1Wf0XqaOt1JIT8pZLdjohRRbfV_8NOT68pQ3W_rfDpG1lxAbYG9MaHVw4lQxD1ZbPjHOY4IJCuL-Su8GUQoT88pCzYgA7hxGq4BPcc/s3264/20220831_114833.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipbwRsFKMTJeprG3PoV5UhPvjVXy9-Qn6Y-0sii7A6_zjVN9zk2ovEHImIn8eZNNx8x1hOyC0q8aIhifE0ry1Wf0XqaOt1JIT8pZLdjohRRbfV_8NOT68pQ3W_rfDpG1lxAbYG9MaHVw4lQxD1ZbPjHOY4IJCuL-Su8GUQoT88pCzYgA7hxGq4BPcc/w480-h640/20220831_114833.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am wearing my skirt with a burnt orange cashmere cardigan worn back to front with the buttons up my back and tan leather boots.</div><div>It also looks fabulous with my leather jacket.</div><div>How will you style your skirt?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Angela </div><div style="text-align: center;">Sewangelicthreads </div><div><br /></div><br /><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">Web site - <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/" target="_blank">Jaycotts.co.uk</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Telephone - 01244 394099 </div></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/" target="_blank"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Jaycotts - Sewing Supplies since 1920</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>First established in 1920 by Gertrude Jaycott and still managed by the Jaycotts family today.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>We've kept to the same simple philosophy: supplying the best quality sewing products at low prices with great customer service. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Discover thousands of products from the worlds leading brands on our ever expanding website - with easy, secure ordering and fast despatch.</b></div></div><div><div><span style="background-color: #e7e1d7; text-align: center;"><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol" style="color: #212121;"><span style="font-size: 13.125px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol" style="color: #212121;"><span style="font-size: 13.125px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><h3><br /></h3></span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: #e7e1d7; color: #212121; font-size: 13.125px; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxd3JD1fe3cwf0pAXsNPATDtDXr-RegQyKad_rp0LMyVKbE36GXN8UDV388VXWmjHR0UwzxgwvHi4KdzaX3cQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-20153757855512363302022-09-02T14:32:00.000+01:002022-09-20T08:59:40.341+01:00An easy way to learn how to sew - and save money<p>If you are anxious about learning to sew then have you thought of starting off with making dolls clothes? It's how I first learned to sew.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8HuzTl20OY5sitiDFBPUMF0A8S-OtX59gzmLmldPtT_JUsfzcBjduFod4d5F7fNKOiDIYSqv6UxjY4aG1Vvy_R_JDqd5Xj0-7InPLjRKk8EEVyo3RrHndzUdlaX5x-H6F_2bSCBtbjrE/s4128/20210914_143234.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8HuzTl20OY5sitiDFBPUMF0A8S-OtX59gzmLmldPtT_JUsfzcBjduFod4d5F7fNKOiDIYSqv6UxjY4aG1Vvy_R_JDqd5Xj0-7InPLjRKk8EEVyo3RrHndzUdlaX5x-H6F_2bSCBtbjrE/w400-h640/20210914_143234.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>When I was very young I learned to sew by making dolls clothes. I feel that if you have little girls in your family you could also save a fortune as dolls clothes are very expensive Dolls clothes are easy to make but will demonstrate perfectly how you would make an adult garment as you use the same processes. Making dolls clothes is a great way to learn to sew for any age as the garments are small enough to be completed in one go.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzPQa-L4ZnUj1h87-kXiqZJMbPLQeA8F86SBpvE82FPx-Bf-6MJQqpHct2Pw-gVcoF_FqmZ2UaBveSTgzk0iA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Another advantage is that you can practice new techniques small scale . The doll is your mannequin and is a fabulous tool for any dressmaker .</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tlwUZWEnAXg" width="320" youtube-src-id="tlwUZWEnAXg"></iframe></div><br /><p> A very short video on YouTube </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> There are many patterns to choose from. The instructions remain the same </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuQ1rZHl6M2ufE4ATYxR7aUX7OxNnBkIM-Zv_7C2zp8LEULd-x1X5Cf05HHUHntA0Sx5lxhjJ1Z8Aie-XI6ZSca7p8wFUX_zIFyu2uNklyyOMMn4G5DZ80zl18rKLxNb0aBhFT1LM0mo/s4128/20210914_081518.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3096" data-original-width="4128" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxuQ1rZHl6M2ufE4ATYxR7aUX7OxNnBkIM-Zv_7C2zp8LEULd-x1X5Cf05HHUHntA0Sx5lxhjJ1Z8Aie-XI6ZSca7p8wFUX_zIFyu2uNklyyOMMn4G5DZ80zl18rKLxNb0aBhFT1LM0mo/w640-h480/20210914_081518.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Look in the Craft section of one of the major pattern companies to find patterns .</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7V5P4K5-TRUPAkeBBuy4vTrZS1o4ZSBpIRDH5QA_UJ5lFD9CakFrW2FBptW0wnXAvFpFRuHdJknKrQHon_e6Q2ynNPkGDrxrRzl-1Hjl6ytpEUsAFUYR4_RI9ZfjCugyaA67pDWDCMxI/s1601/SmartSelect_20210914-211307_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1601" data-original-width="1046" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7V5P4K5-TRUPAkeBBuy4vTrZS1o4ZSBpIRDH5QA_UJ5lFD9CakFrW2FBptW0wnXAvFpFRuHdJknKrQHon_e6Q2ynNPkGDrxrRzl-1Hjl6ytpEUsAFUYR4_RI9ZfjCugyaA67pDWDCMxI/w418-h640/SmartSelect_20210914-211307_Chrome.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><br /><p>This is possibly the pattern I have used most, as I have dressed several dolls for the little girls in my family</p><br />For fabric I suggest looking at either cotton or polycotton. There is plenty of choice. Try to choose a small print as it will look nicer on a small garment and be more to scale <div>Another lovely source of fabric is to use the child's favourite clothes when they no longer fit. It just makes it special <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFC6OKFbg8eQ-YoXRBB2jlx2oZ_pY-AY4cudaua2t9nA-7b5uY4JQ38HhL0rjqOXiRhJl85IDvLjXx9nPztSlcxb5RJ9AnBfPEhMYk35-MkinZlQb4UVnE7NqclFi_2Oz4Nxt_w7tD0qv/s1600/DSCN2061.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJFC6OKFbg8eQ-YoXRBB2jlx2oZ_pY-AY4cudaua2t9nA-7b5uY4JQ38HhL0rjqOXiRhJl85IDvLjXx9nPztSlcxb5RJ9AnBfPEhMYk35-MkinZlQb4UVnE7NqclFi_2Oz4Nxt_w7tD0qv/s640/DSCN2061.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I used a dark floral cotton from my stash to make the first dress. Cotton is the best fabric to start sewing with as it is so well behaved. I used a white handkerchief to make the bodice of the two coloured dress <br />You need to cut your pattern pieces out so when you are ready open your pattern instruction sheet and find the instructions for making the dress as above.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nqDE7twTAzvnsJczKLHzR0Nu4aRIy6gRsfBrcDbysKh_3LdSQGxDo6mypq6wmHLkqRr5Jotxpyjk_iGX2DR8HkhE_ToedVxdKf4JCnbyfhVPzAAUjxuDQxQxwwcTaUc8fF40WJn4KF1V/s1600/DSCN2029.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nqDE7twTAzvnsJczKLHzR0Nu4aRIy6gRsfBrcDbysKh_3LdSQGxDo6mypq6wmHLkqRr5Jotxpyjk_iGX2DR8HkhE_ToedVxdKf4JCnbyfhVPzAAUjxuDQxQxwwcTaUc8fF40WJn4KF1V/s640/DSCN2029.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Find all the pieces you need to make the dress. These are clearly shown on the instruction sheet.Very carefully press the fabric and the pattern pieces in order to get the creases out </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufa2Z66T66zu6nLmG7ikyT0xFBoAytrEWVXwKMiLWcgbXf6IhJZr9dLaaESBiUuoy2hty2OrBj8qGUS9oIePx5ZzZuf8j65sWVzqnF1Y_eF3RsKGTWqg-FktuUi_Rs1uT_7qNTo1EpA7r/s1600/DSCN2030.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufa2Z66T66zu6nLmG7ikyT0xFBoAytrEWVXwKMiLWcgbXf6IhJZr9dLaaESBiUuoy2hty2OrBj8qGUS9oIePx5ZzZuf8j65sWVzqnF1Y_eF3RsKGTWqg-FktuUi_Rs1uT_7qNTo1EpA7r/s640/DSCN2030.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">take a look at your pattern pieces. Some will say "place on the fold" that means you must pin them onto the fabric along the line where it is folded so that the piece is cut doubled. Some will have a line or an arrow saying "place on the grain line" That means that the line or arrow has to be parallel to the edge of the fabric all the way down. Grain lines are important because if it is wrong it could easily affect how the garment hangs.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMMA7GZKBvoQLWTYcn614YXDM9FtJZIA1dTK9cbD4Qult4M01jqEh5ieoJQWc2x_dfvVpIrHOaQObjsG9Q4Sqa9VIAYOgVdpuIRUob20FVrfw67wEY6OtsxXKH9oq7tRvFp9H8O5P9vCm/s1600/DSCN2031.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMMA7GZKBvoQLWTYcn614YXDM9FtJZIA1dTK9cbD4Qult4M01jqEh5ieoJQWc2x_dfvVpIrHOaQObjsG9Q4Sqa9VIAYOgVdpuIRUob20FVrfw67wEY6OtsxXKH9oq7tRvFp9H8O5P9vCm/s640/DSCN2031.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The dress in this pattern is the one which takes the most fabric. <br />To get all the pattern pieces on to the fabric take a good look at the photograph above, because in order to get the most out of your fabric you need to fold it like this:- Lay the fabric out flat and fold the left side in so that it is just wide enough to put the dress front on the fold and the dress back below it slightly away from the fold. Bring the right side over to meet the edges of the fabric.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3BL-7BLPyGcSm7fwBXelX37cHRTPtwuBNl8BQJoa_DH28iU9vQvVEnvMNR5JasA75s6k-6MCM8xUE0Ldw_KAsi7kSBnG0PCrhQZ13ZQU5MKJwnBy1wkD4P_gKPzwcXiwDnJZD1BhndAsc/s1600/DSCN2032.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3BL-7BLPyGcSm7fwBXelX37cHRTPtwuBNl8BQJoa_DH28iU9vQvVEnvMNR5JasA75s6k-6MCM8xUE0Ldw_KAsi7kSBnG0PCrhQZ13ZQU5MKJwnBy1wkD4P_gKPzwcXiwDnJZD1BhndAsc/s640/DSCN2032.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Pin the dress top pieces in place on the left side as shown. Then pin the front skirt right on the fold on the right of the fabric. Take your Tailors Chalk and a ruler and carefully draw exactly round the pattern piece.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-ACwszgrk6A_gae85spM0XjVCdEcpYjBCyF24ZJq2fjT26Qir86do1miEdLI2aA_7kDigXnPooVfZUJ6ZmrVB4RBOPGSIwJck1US7quotv9XKU2h_Q1syEmHdreAc_0q1w7_bGJrGgAG/s1600/DSCN2033.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-ACwszgrk6A_gae85spM0XjVCdEcpYjBCyF24ZJq2fjT26Qir86do1miEdLI2aA_7kDigXnPooVfZUJ6ZmrVB4RBOPGSIwJck1US7quotv9XKU2h_Q1syEmHdreAc_0q1w7_bGJrGgAG/s400/DSCN2033.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Carefully remove the pattern piece and move it along next to the markings to cut out the back skirt. Pin that in place too. You need to take the sleeve pattern and fold the lower sleeve carefully along the short sleeve lines and pin that sideways next to the back skirt with the pockets underneath.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZS9mHyUWE8uCB5bO5emL2-sGR82nVcZ6hBRi4lJAGQ72A59qQOyG65qPrsf9u5cJLsqPg3DHsxdM-NUspjlZyS5IPC4u7Yd_zVaRFX1C_2N5pu7UCNxtCzZvs6yzO-wlWKLNfmnXIaAou/s1600/DSCN2034.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZS9mHyUWE8uCB5bO5emL2-sGR82nVcZ6hBRi4lJAGQ72A59qQOyG65qPrsf9u5cJLsqPg3DHsxdM-NUspjlZyS5IPC4u7Yd_zVaRFX1C_2N5pu7UCNxtCzZvs6yzO-wlWKLNfmnXIaAou/s400/DSCN2034.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Take your scissors and very carefully cut around each pattern piece remembering to cut the little triangles facing outwards as they are important. A lot of adults make the huge mistake of just snipping into the points instead of cutting around them, but this is wrong and it means that if you need to make the seam a bit smaller you can't because you have cut into it. So learn the correct way now.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-izwup2myWbU6Bd1WDLYRihzHLe-jBcXpGlhlO0S8xm0NDzxrLNOGkuya4sA3XmVWtYBkeEvVhS5xRdYEJGRcWk58q8rmsIjphzpcjR0RH6U893Tjf3buqxhcT9VAGUDH5ot0pRPKYCXm/s1600/DSCN2035.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-izwup2myWbU6Bd1WDLYRihzHLe-jBcXpGlhlO0S8xm0NDzxrLNOGkuya4sA3XmVWtYBkeEvVhS5xRdYEJGRcWk58q8rmsIjphzpcjR0RH6U893Tjf3buqxhcT9VAGUDH5ot0pRPKYCXm/s640/DSCN2035.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Using your tailors chalk again mark the position of the pockets. If you look at the frompnt pattern piece it shows you exactly where to place them. On this photograph one pocket is already in place. To make the pocket turn under the top by 1/4" and sew it down iether with your sewing machine or a neat hand sewn back stitch . Press the seam allowance, again 1/4" to the inside on the other three sides. Stitch the pocket to the skirt front lining up the top with the markings. Dont forget to leave the top open!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDxu12-QxOHWb5yG9gWmS6xg8z0BBE8vZ0TWOcox4vI3LCzsCeH3-BXv6u5-sc-VuVuvh9JZ30uCO5vJwyAoSUqRvn4KRCzoQEj1bWdZqBJh3ZeM1fGh7h2MzhGtJ-EAVhs73MhEpeU1u/s1600/DSCN2037.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDxu12-QxOHWb5yG9gWmS6xg8z0BBE8vZ0TWOcox4vI3LCzsCeH3-BXv6u5-sc-VuVuvh9JZ30uCO5vJwyAoSUqRvn4KRCzoQEj1bWdZqBJh3ZeM1fGh7h2MzhGtJ-EAVhs73MhEpeU1u/s640/DSCN2037.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This is the pocket sewn in place.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz7BF2Lhx-VZbz7fGuTvH5O95LVkqgTr54H-KGhXKX8PoomDbgm3xlMabe_Kz3gm6JigWcb65b_YdCYVOiyK_g5dSt680cmq93hyphenhyphens56LMj-cnDpWYmDaqiZw0OOjvyfNfZWsVtixSoP7nZ/s1600/DSCN2038.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz7BF2Lhx-VZbz7fGuTvH5O95LVkqgTr54H-KGhXKX8PoomDbgm3xlMabe_Kz3gm6JigWcb65b_YdCYVOiyK_g5dSt680cmq93hyphenhyphens56LMj-cnDpWYmDaqiZw0OOjvyfNfZWsVtixSoP7nZ/s640/DSCN2038.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />To make the bodice, (the bodice is the top part of a garment) sew the shoulder seams together and neaten the edges. You can use pinking shears or if you have a sewing machine use a small zig-zag stitch.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOXHoM-epy7iWXQoxQCBjv7UZrPZv97yLgULACoTy09_QOO34Pq85e4xmfj78dmM0NCLIo-MFjSK9JN7e-5WgNDbJIlDhlpepUa3o5jCi-qaGMFj1wvMUS7gd3VGzaVkD9bjPqwobEMe83/s1600/DSCN2039.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOXHoM-epy7iWXQoxQCBjv7UZrPZv97yLgULACoTy09_QOO34Pq85e4xmfj78dmM0NCLIo-MFjSK9JN7e-5WgNDbJIlDhlpepUa3o5jCi-qaGMFj1wvMUS7gd3VGzaVkD9bjPqwobEMe83/s640/DSCN2039.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />You should now have something which looks like this. Neaten the sleeve edges next. Zig zag or pink the edge and turn under and top stitch.</div><div>You would not use pinking shears on clothes for people as this sort of finish will not withstand frequent washing<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Btw3wHopWXoYieNQT9rWep7D8TWBeExYtwIuJpgjQis_22sGMCZvc8SaZw-2Ykv_oYG56lHz6H8u4h7fAf_XkqOWBs1Qj-8xwpNGxZEkUpoylyGyUaP6o772-L5UW3XMFMi-HCb-gL5v/s1600/DSCN2041.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Btw3wHopWXoYieNQT9rWep7D8TWBeExYtwIuJpgjQis_22sGMCZvc8SaZw-2Ykv_oYG56lHz6H8u4h7fAf_XkqOWBs1Qj-8xwpNGxZEkUpoylyGyUaP6o772-L5UW3XMFMi-HCb-gL5v/s640/DSCN2041.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Now to put the sleeves in. This is the hardest part because you have to sew two different shaped pieces together without spoiling the appearance by making any pleats or gathers show in the right side. A lot of adults struggle with this I can tell you.<br />So, matching the triangle to the shoulder seam and pinning the ends together start to pin the sleeve onto the sleeve opening using a lot of pins so that it is going in evenly.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiqOVofHXbURcjmPsPWpIqFsMx9vCpf9JjHHwambt5Cen2oMQB0SJeTkT-cNZt9C25z4xUaZPNnkIS9iABe4YIrc2lOD-iJ49POkJzTcV2J_YOFD8RSBuVRnrU3HSPszDprqxUBpvx9Zv5/s1600/DSCN2057.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiqOVofHXbURcjmPsPWpIqFsMx9vCpf9JjHHwambt5Cen2oMQB0SJeTkT-cNZt9C25z4xUaZPNnkIS9iABe4YIrc2lOD-iJ49POkJzTcV2J_YOFD8RSBuVRnrU3HSPszDprqxUBpvx9Zv5/s640/DSCN2057.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>To make it easier, close to the edge of the sleeve put a row of running stitches and pull them to gather the sleeve very slightly. You will find by doing this the sleeve goes in perfectly . If it doesn't, use your seam ripper to take your stitches out and try again.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihSMFhnKfHi6GlmJJNBKqWMtgrAuLJfmDM8lnQ6qVRIIuumOACfEfsHCNEmXZ13XMOrp_n3IVx4qQtQn1oo6llgvU8jfK1Wjqj9HYRq03OSjbe2UMzEoiFOpA3N8vU_DBSefDNKdwX3mB3/s1600/DSCN2042.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihSMFhnKfHi6GlmJJNBKqWMtgrAuLJfmDM8lnQ6qVRIIuumOACfEfsHCNEmXZ13XMOrp_n3IVx4qQtQn1oo6llgvU8jfK1Wjqj9HYRq03OSjbe2UMzEoiFOpA3N8vU_DBSefDNKdwX3mB3/s640/DSCN2042.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />You now should have this! Neaten the seam edges as before .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_WQnGo7gnC86GlPOmUd8ZllaNa7yjom0RoMTN-nMpHVplcbHuGniCUpTOf5jQcHxiVxEH4pPI3hU56X1Hw9iURE0Jj_MLoOOHLT9qD2IaouSa_dBV7i6XVJJvN8BVnVO0RSU8E7OiWYk/s1600/DSCN2043.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_WQnGo7gnC86GlPOmUd8ZllaNa7yjom0RoMTN-nMpHVplcbHuGniCUpTOf5jQcHxiVxEH4pPI3hU56X1Hw9iURE0Jj_MLoOOHLT9qD2IaouSa_dBV7i6XVJJvN8BVnVO0RSU8E7OiWYk/s640/DSCN2043.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Then right sides together stitch the sleeve seam and side seam all in one go. Neaten the edges and press. Turn right sides out and press again.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiBroCMhDH7aBPkOb_N6xVzkVE_4Vfg3nIwNvyuUaIfbLlkM3sWCE5ULywGZaGRTNCkuiCrFKpvsQB90TKrxe5AAxsRESllJH-OvmxKckA6Q5gOcktYwhx51RgwVJpleaUhzv-141H177Q/s1600/DSCN2044.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiBroCMhDH7aBPkOb_N6xVzkVE_4Vfg3nIwNvyuUaIfbLlkM3sWCE5ULywGZaGRTNCkuiCrFKpvsQB90TKrxe5AAxsRESllJH-OvmxKckA6Q5gOcktYwhx51RgwVJpleaUhzv-141H177Q/s640/DSCN2044.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />That's the bodice done, so now we have to make the skirt part. Right sides together and matching the notches (the tiny triangles you cut out) stitch the side seams and neaten the edges. Press. Pressing is important, it makes the garment look professional and accomplished dressmakers and tailors press every seam every time they sew one. Whenever I start sewing I always set my ironing board up too and I have things like a pressing cloth and a sleeve roll and many other things ready too.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4e1lvzf9c-YIGl4dagNqpfzxDUMx05VfclDhJeLOJYPZauRhBDsLsKvqyTxpDJqC3-o2QRt9izQPLXLU5p1ByD8OtWXDflquPcx6j6TXYSsUNI7ZJorJ-xM6l8UC1wdHuNLmymv90_t-/s1600/DSCN2045.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4e1lvzf9c-YIGl4dagNqpfzxDUMx05VfclDhJeLOJYPZauRhBDsLsKvqyTxpDJqC3-o2QRt9izQPLXLU5p1ByD8OtWXDflquPcx6j6TXYSsUNI7ZJorJ-xM6l8UC1wdHuNLmymv90_t-/s640/DSCN2045.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Very close to the edge of the skirt sew two rows of running stich to make the gathers. If hand sewing use a small running stitch with a knot in the end. On a machine use a long straight stitch. Start to pull the gathers up<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7g3N11rCgZ6uTcRZfJinpa1HJP9jbDkhpIbgJU5tr1NjGeGzr2TCPRO1RfeTADGK2r1hNG7R0cEDKq6-D2ivHHIOc3EhH-wtpuYyUUKuKmIIvTVlRNMuYQxyo1Of81wTAVk5odUfMCDFO/s1600/DSCN2046.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7g3N11rCgZ6uTcRZfJinpa1HJP9jbDkhpIbgJU5tr1NjGeGzr2TCPRO1RfeTADGK2r1hNG7R0cEDKq6-D2ivHHIOc3EhH-wtpuYyUUKuKmIIvTVlRNMuYQxyo1Of81wTAVk5odUfMCDFO/s640/DSCN2046.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /> Put the bodice and tbe skirt together, right sides together. Match the side seams together and adjust the gathers so that they are the same size as the bodice. Make sure that they are distributed easily and pin together. Sew the bodice to the skirt , neaten the seam and press.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgANvtQp6BoqKTkxcW94m22wKe099KQntITZ51ozC8sV5u3U0rmq-I9WSk8VE6d3h-t5U6C-KljaKghvlK1_BhQzCdG1rckFgLEe4ous_AZUx2tIMhulK4hqnAbtlFIGrYhrwdQIY0vTVXg/s1600/DSCN2047.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgANvtQp6BoqKTkxcW94m22wKe099KQntITZ51ozC8sV5u3U0rmq-I9WSk8VE6d3h-t5U6C-KljaKghvlK1_BhQzCdG1rckFgLEe4ous_AZUx2tIMhulK4hqnAbtlFIGrYhrwdQIY0vTVXg/s640/DSCN2047.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />On the skirt pattern back there is a dot. Mark this position on the skirt back because you need to sew the back together from the bottom to this dot. Above it will be the back opening so you can get it on to your doll easily.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii2e_ytAvP2RkqyM3NQhSDgdzRzTO1_-DKCAcfBNStLjjyR883_PpXdW5UbXd2FZ2P1Xr863X1YjnQEINT2nVa8b5xkuoG6yTvBX5d-1XqKNrHV6Zjw6vt3eCLKWnz3VlZK9Bz51N5Q5PF/s1600/DSCN2048.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii2e_ytAvP2RkqyM3NQhSDgdzRzTO1_-DKCAcfBNStLjjyR883_PpXdW5UbXd2FZ2P1Xr863X1YjnQEINT2nVa8b5xkuoG6yTvBX5d-1XqKNrHV6Zjw6vt3eCLKWnz3VlZK9Bz51N5Q5PF/s640/DSCN2048.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">To finish the back opening neaten the edges and fold the ends in by 1/4" and sew them down with a straight stitch</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/AVvXsEi1BGuS7G3EdVztbqt3zxnqIWo_Vm4SIoxsnLXv_HNxeXwv8TE2TJZwceMlmq0W2vN2khUs-rCoQs6T4HRRAm_Kki7P3Q7SjERqm-35cZ1YynkT3WTSv3fVcD9mDa9vQQylgFzJSD80zfQa/s1600/DSCN2049.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BGuS7G3EdVztbqt3zxnqIWo_Vm4SIoxsnLXv_HNxeXwv8TE2TJZwceMlmq0W2vN2khUs-rCoQs6T4HRRAm_Kki7P3Q7SjERqm-35cZ1YynkT3WTSv3fVcD9mDa9vQQylgFzJSD80zfQa/s640/DSCN2049.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You now need to think about how you are going to fasten the back. You can use press studs which you sew in yourself. <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/press-studs-sew_silver#.V106E7_TXMI"> </a> choose a small size.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFbdMR7ahBQl7kman9A4jwGw6_m94WiQ3l5AuWIRGmJt8C6SogjE7NlX5bO5CCbiO9i_pTBMi3LnB8B6C7YeRiFSKoVmAbIAJhgr13V3is6rEYN-hizMEMlWNrFZAWoBfm14e1Rf7tbi0/s800/s-l1600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFbdMR7ahBQl7kman9A4jwGw6_m94WiQ3l5AuWIRGmJt8C6SogjE7NlX5bO5CCbiO9i_pTBMi3LnB8B6C7YeRiFSKoVmAbIAJhgr13V3is6rEYN-hizMEMlWNrFZAWoBfm14e1Rf7tbi0/w640-h640/s-l1600.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>You will also need the pliers . Both are widely available<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9kt0QmTctTWWDUHmIDqqjWTrIx9bBgxZS1OaOEqahOuGDJAuKqh7elVHdd-ruZYPFEgwBQqicdNpKVK2PtU3tzBNWq0hZrx6WMsSbddyKvIhccRbkOuKPEV11SumMpxSrmcPedxFOnI/s1600/s-l1600+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9kt0QmTctTWWDUHmIDqqjWTrIx9bBgxZS1OaOEqahOuGDJAuKqh7elVHdd-ruZYPFEgwBQqicdNpKVK2PtU3tzBNWq0hZrx6WMsSbddyKvIhccRbkOuKPEV11SumMpxSrmcPedxFOnI/s320/s-l1600+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I use no sew poppers which are great fun and very easy to use, they come in lots of sizes and lots of colours. Before you put one on your garment read the instructions and do a practise one. A tip for you is to put the top one on first. Cover the back with tailors chalk and press the front and back openings together with your fingers. The chalk will leave a mark where the bottom bit goes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnN9mQHeU3GHgBS6NiNOLhYX5UvKdx7Sr5JJcBESaFq3rzL11AzOdGXvaxOplSzmW1TjmNyiG3boSQG8wFreEnJuT4LiN-ZPGmBwTdmpTUTM-tMqAN7Ig7OTuFq-hMBpkEk-YUhMK6thro/s1600/DSCN2050.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnN9mQHeU3GHgBS6NiNOLhYX5UvKdx7Sr5JJcBESaFq3rzL11AzOdGXvaxOplSzmW1TjmNyiG3boSQG8wFreEnJuT4LiN-ZPGmBwTdmpTUTM-tMqAN7Ig7OTuFq-hMBpkEk-YUhMK6thro/s640/DSCN2050.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>So, that's the dress almost finished just the hem now. Zig-zag or pink the end. Turn it under 1^4"and stitch it down iether buy hand with a tiny slip stitch or by machine with a straight stitch<br />Give it a final press and there it is finished!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdCbbx1AME3udH_QaXmX5M8DZikDAz4kNmJV-zuaqkW5i4Cxz1F-rBsX5BnAC0AwHrnANN5pdIYBxDeCdqUMuaonjv4RgVHDfpLmfHQ2XFfifs0tBQLeLAdA6zs7QxQukMrwOToueCM4K/s1600/DSCN2051.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdCbbx1AME3udH_QaXmX5M8DZikDAz4kNmJV-zuaqkW5i4Cxz1F-rBsX5BnAC0AwHrnANN5pdIYBxDeCdqUMuaonjv4RgVHDfpLmfHQ2XFfifs0tBQLeLAdA6zs7QxQukMrwOToueCM4K/s640/DSCN2051.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This is the finished dress.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJdCSuocMEOE_EZDUqEJz749xC_c_qkZDissx9eM4s-KIE9xjRKOt8PLLKhHUEFG4VQR9KKSzcqlXeDsBAgGQHauvfb_6RvrN4bOyoTfuEOnAe-sqB9_J8Ld8WjHHMVRDqKY26AkF-LGY/s1600/DSCN2053.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJdCSuocMEOE_EZDUqEJz749xC_c_qkZDissx9eM4s-KIE9xjRKOt8PLLKhHUEFG4VQR9KKSzcqlXeDsBAgGQHauvfb_6RvrN4bOyoTfuEOnAe-sqB9_J8Ld8WjHHMVRDqKY26AkF-LGY/s640/DSCN2053.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This is the back showing the non-sew poppers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvTc_DZU72Im-NEd2_9JwPkZkKmlA9_wLDyBNwK7D8IUZQvlcvA_m17YuDvmU2l8vZGhlE3GeSv87Zp482y09kdvFXkjgNf6SwB6rFPkpk1-_Z1U873PjBtSTpNl0-wtLLfoDQv5YsnRMv/s1600/DSCN2059.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvTc_DZU72Im-NEd2_9JwPkZkKmlA9_wLDyBNwK7D8IUZQvlcvA_m17YuDvmU2l8vZGhlE3GeSv87Zp482y09kdvFXkjgNf6SwB6rFPkpk1-_Z1U873PjBtSTpNl0-wtLLfoDQv5YsnRMv/s640/DSCN2059.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>To make this dress which looks like a skirt and top. Use some white and sew lace down the front and on the edges of the sleeves. Cut the skirt out of a different fabric and make it just the same as the previous dress. Add a ribbon bow at the waist. If this is for a very small child I would sew the ribbon on securely at one side or leave it off altogether<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMASB1EeuSym1osXWFyRRyuXw8-SQSUuOnAMkvjSK_aL-afnMsk56_7ko_Y3W9f-A3HzyhNfCNIOB22GfnBnHJ9_fdEROwAYb_cNwuTTnAuJzQIZlWE53ysECa47goVZTmbWNg15YZ-FYa/s1600/DSCN2061.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMASB1EeuSym1osXWFyRRyuXw8-SQSUuOnAMkvjSK_aL-afnMsk56_7ko_Y3W9f-A3HzyhNfCNIOB22GfnBnHJ9_fdEROwAYb_cNwuTTnAuJzQIZlWE53ysECa47goVZTmbWNg15YZ-FYa/s640/DSCN2061.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br />For the blue dress I added lace to the front and hem and sleeves. Then I added this pretty floral lace which you can buy in most haberdashery shops. I added a small flower to the front. You could make her a headband to match.</div><div><br /><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">About sewing machines</h3>To get started with using a sewing machine you will need the quick start guide leaflet which explains step by step how to thread the machine and how to wind the bobbin. The instructions are very easy to follow and the machine easy to thread so don't just guess ag how it threads, do it correctly by following the instructions step by step. This way you can be certain that the machine will work first time. It is very important that you do take care when threading the machine and will avoid getting stressed because it does not sew correctly.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4PEdMbBJ4dU3bXKfBZUAdAuICnQIihIr8qbh4KCbTOKVe5fZ4TR7DwepqSucsvXY1Bm6j71IGqPxy_pL6qNtZzzApout_ZiaxeJgEEovgTphc8uSduKRq9PxnrMw9ltHrol6soGXeBRV/s1600/20160712_093144.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga4PEdMbBJ4dU3bXKfBZUAdAuICnQIihIr8qbh4KCbTOKVe5fZ4TR7DwepqSucsvXY1Bm6j71IGqPxy_pL6qNtZzzApout_ZiaxeJgEEovgTphc8uSduKRq9PxnrMw9ltHrol6soGXeBRV/s640/20160712_093144.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Once you have threaded it and stitched a test row,then get your instruction manual out and play around with the various stitches . If you look at chapter 2 in the manual, on page 39 it shows clearly how to select each stitch. This is a very easy machine to use it is by brother from Jaycotts.co.uk By the way it threads needles automatically which is bliss!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We are going to make the Shirt which is view A together with the flared pants, so first of all select your pattern pieces and press your fabric.<br />I am making the short sleeved shirt, but if you prefer the long sleeved version the process is exactly the same.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGN7dhnS2F4VARjttoFGR1I3rA36iwdTKD1W23Aa_WH5iWBxwmb0iIfaDFQuGjboR9klsl0jC4HS6upq8p8JQlS4WfbWR_FpJn5OtzegUaKNZL-YEwizKKrnlIkFeYyWOx2BvQG_17y1t9/s1600/20160712_095516.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGN7dhnS2F4VARjttoFGR1I3rA36iwdTKD1W23Aa_WH5iWBxwmb0iIfaDFQuGjboR9klsl0jC4HS6upq8p8JQlS4WfbWR_FpJn5OtzegUaKNZL-YEwizKKrnlIkFeYyWOx2BvQG_17y1t9/s640/20160712_095516.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Cut out all your pattern pieces and put them to one side.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVEzyGVF0U5TDW657IAzNtnK6eb-Yj_nqGQGpuatLMPpBJujX0510Mm7ZUaNah8G4RMVdXuuEdPxwqzEiNiZhUTu6kdDVJf-Luv1tOl5tLoesUBgrw23pyvAhyZk_r0L2QdPTlaTAbihi/s1600/20160714_134512.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVEzyGVF0U5TDW657IAzNtnK6eb-Yj_nqGQGpuatLMPpBJujX0510Mm7ZUaNah8G4RMVdXuuEdPxwqzEiNiZhUTu6kdDVJf-Luv1tOl5tLoesUBgrw23pyvAhyZk_r0L2QdPTlaTAbihi/s640/20160714_134512.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Just as we would make an adult shirt, certain parts of this shirt need interfacing. You will need small pieces of a lightweight interfacing, do buy a good quality one , and follow the pattern instructions foe Shirt view A to cut the pieces out. Carefully iron them on to the fronts and the collar. Press the front facing in and press the collar in half as shown.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2JL-d9YomZ1MKcMXNQxyr04RlK5FSFuYWBlT83JU9Yf9B8gm9lK0QnISpbpl5otOM1jd9CotKxNXiF7rSUSwGjnBNw2ZQuQEd1TqozRkzMH5VAUF4mZwpww2GPpXYLkM1AAiRl-cnVhyphenhyphenM/s1600/20160714_134522.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2JL-d9YomZ1MKcMXNQxyr04RlK5FSFuYWBlT83JU9Yf9B8gm9lK0QnISpbpl5otOM1jd9CotKxNXiF7rSUSwGjnBNw2ZQuQEd1TqozRkzMH5VAUF4mZwpww2GPpXYLkM1AAiRl-cnVhyphenhyphenM/s640/20160714_134522.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Following a pattern is very easy but it does require a little practise, so do persevere.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh42cB9UvwrkNNC2u0Aj5-C-iPC2n4k-PVAwfXi6uUpSCQlCu7TXR7iRgE9VSNm5A0rCE05eQ0WJrjcFu6YalXs1ftxGh1zHD-p1kXizI99A-2SPGY0u-qR7vzx9adedwxpP9QMx-fU1TZS/s1600/20160715_090443.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh42cB9UvwrkNNC2u0Aj5-C-iPC2n4k-PVAwfXi6uUpSCQlCu7TXR7iRgE9VSNm5A0rCE05eQ0WJrjcFu6YalXs1ftxGh1zHD-p1kXizI99A-2SPGY0u-qR7vzx9adedwxpP9QMx-fU1TZS/s640/20160715_090443.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />This is the interfaced collar and shirt fronts.the shirt fronts have been pressed to the inside.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhflNPaqtFjJi7OHtf2TVLPRaFqYCuJntif30jVC2MiesPdzXSZp20-XNiMYm2JTZQjhbuWL6nt58CiSNl3n648W9Ue_zhtEc_fK3IpAYva8erljXardkFSz7ePefpDUKACGosoYQYX39UF/s1600/20160715_090736.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhflNPaqtFjJi7OHtf2TVLPRaFqYCuJntif30jVC2MiesPdzXSZp20-XNiMYm2JTZQjhbuWL6nt58CiSNl3n648W9Ue_zhtEc_fK3IpAYva8erljXardkFSz7ePefpDUKACGosoYQYX39UF/s640/20160715_090736.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Using your sewing machine select your stitch, I chose a basic sewing stitch, number 2 which is shown in the Manuel on page 53. Pin the fronts to the back at the shoulders right sides,together. Carefully measure 1/4" seam allowance and stitch the shoulder seams. When you start and finish a seam secure the stitching so that it does not come undone by pressing the reverse button to do a couple of reinforcing stitches. Page 45 of your manual shows how to do this.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQwO06WlXgPfuKVNLGYWyObB0T6KyuiUyiTjbUbQY0ttQy_ueThMk10Wh3rn7ZX8c5_3JroL0gq9NCdaBYGEsRvqtuHg2PYaX4BqUMS_ng5IauRGdQh-efqXVitQxqUdgVVEntLCP6hz1x/s1600/20160715_090900.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQwO06WlXgPfuKVNLGYWyObB0T6KyuiUyiTjbUbQY0ttQy_ueThMk10Wh3rn7ZX8c5_3JroL0gq9NCdaBYGEsRvqtuHg2PYaX4BqUMS_ng5IauRGdQh-efqXVitQxqUdgVVEntLCP6hz1x/s640/20160715_090900.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Once you have sewn your seam you will need to neaten the edges. Now is a good time to experiment with the various stitches on your machine. Again referring to your manual and using a spare scrap of fabric have a go at using the utility over casting stitches on page 51. Experiment with changing ths stich length and width too. When you feel comfortable make a note of the stitch you like best and use it to finish the shoulder seams.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidPcD6q2-Vlgqo1QeLnGkjBbRCrhhAYIDk_UuaMGD6SSrYUkgF53qpo9V__TdPy2VtBEEDAiSqOG3WMKfOxOzdZtnh1SJgK9QagHzf2UyUt23nafYma0UHMMeBsRMgqRRFRsscbKTXSPLa/s1600/20160715_092703.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidPcD6q2-Vlgqo1QeLnGkjBbRCrhhAYIDk_UuaMGD6SSrYUkgF53qpo9V__TdPy2VtBEEDAiSqOG3WMKfOxOzdZtnh1SJgK9QagHzf2UyUt23nafYma0UHMMeBsRMgqRRFRsscbKTXSPLa/s640/20160715_092703.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />This is an example of a zigzag stitch I used when making this garment.it is a fairly short stitch, 2, set at an average with, 3.5<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dlNCU15CYKq2kFZ7xwep_DHkqSCthqdHgPfre65oE8KoiLPXsPg9S_cGkimaZD7ijmMiEytIl_mpaPAJ2WNBq61rt40x5cp2xUbRADB4jHcmAVXW-BOX2VPJsIl907mdUUIabM0mae7J/s1600/20160715_094019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dlNCU15CYKq2kFZ7xwep_DHkqSCthqdHgPfre65oE8KoiLPXsPg9S_cGkimaZD7ijmMiEytIl_mpaPAJ2WNBq61rt40x5cp2xUbRADB4jHcmAVXW-BOX2VPJsIl907mdUUIabM0mae7J/s640/20160715_094019.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Stitch the collar down the sides, right sides together, clip the corner carefully as on the pattern instructions , fold in half, press.<br />This is great practise at following a pattern by the way!<br />Overedge the facing in the fronts of the shirt<br />Stitch the collar in place and press. Top stitch all around the front up and around the collar and back down the other side. Choose a longer straight stitch and keep the stitches close to the edge.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wIPCGCMywKtekmXMeUqCeSWGtb_mnPA0FBjIt9bzd6QIHZTE01nHB3g_4BRIfuCNvrMJwI9xGGsbSOfLjJqC2e0zex0-9FhKEGhzKBchzJyT-Lc9gCpfAKrfqKJj4R5XW5ipEZIOZRZB/s1600/20160715_094727.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wIPCGCMywKtekmXMeUqCeSWGtb_mnPA0FBjIt9bzd6QIHZTE01nHB3g_4BRIfuCNvrMJwI9xGGsbSOfLjJqC2e0zex0-9FhKEGhzKBchzJyT-Lc9gCpfAKrfqKJj4R5XW5ipEZIOZRZB/s640/20160715_094727.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Now it is time for the sleeves. On an adult garment you would finish the sleeve edges later, but because this is a small garment it is far easier to do it now. So overedge the sleeves, turn them up by 1/4"and top stitch.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUfPif22KRmxDBacNyHG6db8_KFc0OWCfYJW90fV2X6emJVCT-AopsJfcRt0d95hpSoDh3IqZwOE7ogGWzMmizY1q22g1-0BTAjFRoW9wYc4pCxj2g-RZLQAiIwsAbsKOkdfEVdwGnphrb/s1600/20160715_101917.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUfPif22KRmxDBacNyHG6db8_KFc0OWCfYJW90fV2X6emJVCT-AopsJfcRt0d95hpSoDh3IqZwOE7ogGWzMmizY1q22g1-0BTAjFRoW9wYc4pCxj2g-RZLQAiIwsAbsKOkdfEVdwGnphrb/s640/20160715_101917.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>TIP - If you add a row of long stitches to the top of the sleeve you will find it easier to ease the sleeve into the armhole.<br />Right sides together pin and stitch the sleeve into the armhole. Press and overedge the seam.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwf-LuX_-6RqWGCZj0JxbogdaKUhP1qM8wyzJ4YMcf0IaWUVhpuvVWpIsroFJMK65geShlF_cCKFz1L7SumwZX-Gsyrolrl2donSEDtWmgGWCKrsCP0Gq3_TbvEfJgPJHqZXHMy41kVLfc/s1600/20160715_102112.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwf-LuX_-6RqWGCZj0JxbogdaKUhP1qM8wyzJ4YMcf0IaWUVhpuvVWpIsroFJMK65geShlF_cCKFz1L7SumwZX-Gsyrolrl2donSEDtWmgGWCKrsCP0Gq3_TbvEfJgPJHqZXHMy41kVLfc/s640/20160715_102112.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Pin the side seams together from the sleeve edge to the bottom of the shirt. Stich and overedge the seams. Press.<br />Overedge the hem and press the hem allowance up. Top stitch the hem.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzdYcl_zkzWa6F-oS98vdvJwagsus1rRs2rAr_5UYADOQejhwf4v5g0yNx89BhRWqXNpWxyUlyNxBB6bsZeX4K7Yy6y9tHpQMGVijzXZQDGEPWLgk98QoHKU_AoxZEECttXd4wpbIcIDxk/s1600/20160715_124402.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzdYcl_zkzWa6F-oS98vdvJwagsus1rRs2rAr_5UYADOQejhwf4v5g0yNx89BhRWqXNpWxyUlyNxBB6bsZeX4K7Yy6y9tHpQMGVijzXZQDGEPWLgk98QoHKU_AoxZEECttXd4wpbIcIDxk/s640/20160715_124402.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Put the shirt on your doll to check the fit and mark the position of the buttons. I am using poppers, the details of which can be found in my precious blog post as I used them when making the dress. It is ok to mark the position of the poppers with a pencil dot as it will not be seen once the poppers are in place.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmjjk8ERkAeSlfQHqXub5THwLpiQkyGqf1rtQqUzLAju3NGjiIhQ9NWeyM4xbnNUTqhtT0VTSouC-eYp6P2cAPP8UFIiqZo9R_BaIMqWlHxOoy9-_TbmSQ1n5f7wW5WfgV4Cf7I8XgVsE/s1600/20160715_125122.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmjjk8ERkAeSlfQHqXub5THwLpiQkyGqf1rtQqUzLAju3NGjiIhQ9NWeyM4xbnNUTqhtT0VTSouC-eYp6P2cAPP8UFIiqZo9R_BaIMqWlHxOoy9-_TbmSQ1n5f7wW5WfgV4Cf7I8XgVsE/s320/20160715_125122.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />This is the popper kit, it has everything you need in the pack including a tool to fix them on with. There is a great selection of colours available, don't forget to choose small ones for this garment. <br />Once the poppers are in place then give the shirt a press and it is ready to wear. Dont forget to cut off all loose threads.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1D255wIbsb-q3Uw5Mzs71cAgRmMZqwKnCRTFrq0VmMrI4QCWpD3xITBTwPqtiPEq_g4tnEmfDkM6VhZrbPEgUSdW0lHN5b-WjrcxuCjbcrrL-v5L99SeCO9-KilY4z3lpxKzqWftwSW5k/s1600/20160715_133853.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1D255wIbsb-q3Uw5Mzs71cAgRmMZqwKnCRTFrq0VmMrI4QCWpD3xITBTwPqtiPEq_g4tnEmfDkM6VhZrbPEgUSdW0lHN5b-WjrcxuCjbcrrL-v5L99SeCO9-KilY4z3lpxKzqWftwSW5k/s640/20160715_133853.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The trousers are simple to make with just four pieces all the same. When you cut the pieces out try to match the pattern if you can, but don't get too hung up about it, whilst we are still learning about sewing..<br />Lets start by placing two fronts and two backs right side together and sewing the centre front and back seams.don't forget to neaten the seam edges.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQnUzmdiqtfbwG5F1c43iAkX3wrgP-OeE0EZxOCJWRn7KpVyjt86oZCG_MJ7I9AZrMdDAug2zssZJSKBrQXyQpkvFXJ9Gx1LUHkt1N_W-NmNF7E3LqgpfKZxTBT36mF2Ir6sqS12q8zmvY/s1600/20160715_134136.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQnUzmdiqtfbwG5F1c43iAkX3wrgP-OeE0EZxOCJWRn7KpVyjt86oZCG_MJ7I9AZrMdDAug2zssZJSKBrQXyQpkvFXJ9Gx1LUHkt1N_W-NmNF7E3LqgpfKZxTBT36mF2Ir6sqS12q8zmvY/s640/20160715_134136.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Let's take a look at the machine a bit more. You will notice that there is a pull down accessory box which will hold your spare feet, screwdrivers and other accessories.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJq2tb5mS70wJ3nWd89HxQ8lr6eSGzT1T0MWZrSSsLt29Mn0b6dBKoOngSQbrhtDm8y_zOlFC-ysM7abuAs-kwV8s6v7xGfj_eXN-id6FwPbdcVdSslmXABpYApn4ElQeNmeU5KvY6FiFz/s1600/20160715_134153.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJq2tb5mS70wJ3nWd89HxQ8lr6eSGzT1T0MWZrSSsLt29Mn0b6dBKoOngSQbrhtDm8y_zOlFC-ysM7abuAs-kwV8s6v7xGfj_eXN-id6FwPbdcVdSslmXABpYApn4ElQeNmeU5KvY6FiFz/s640/20160715_134153.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The machine has a drop in bobbin which is very easy to use as you can see easily what you are doing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85eenuE5oeZLaqt0Du_Eltq9z3k0yfjkk4GZIJAj9SGVEMM4KTFHR0S0eva642vC5O3I-0WDQNmJbV-WSVjTabzdlPKNGDNsAqDb3KD8N9RGwefqVzmwJ0xLemLZGmsnpp2kcnhUbYqrw/s1600/20160715_134214.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85eenuE5oeZLaqt0Du_Eltq9z3k0yfjkk4GZIJAj9SGVEMM4KTFHR0S0eva642vC5O3I-0WDQNmJbV-WSVjTabzdlPKNGDNsAqDb3KD8N9RGwefqVzmwJ0xLemLZGmsnpp2kcnhUbYqrw/s640/20160715_134214.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The storage box slides off to enable you to sew narrow tubes such as sleeves etc. It is a good idea to keep your manual close at hand when you are sewing as I promise you will constantly discover new things about it!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjszdzN1LK-p4h5MmvpI118iV0XdNJWWr_9nvLvGD1shbaMwWd3eMufd454Cl572RpjKlu7WPIStJnCoSgcf-yfFQ0422B755sF80wHem7k3bf-AWw-lo7QbZxdskS3z2hy4q466XLYDReJ/s1600/20160715_135016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjszdzN1LK-p4h5MmvpI118iV0XdNJWWr_9nvLvGD1shbaMwWd3eMufd454Cl572RpjKlu7WPIStJnCoSgcf-yfFQ0422B755sF80wHem7k3bf-AWw-lo7QbZxdskS3z2hy4q466XLYDReJ/s640/20160715_135016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Stitch the side seams and then neaten the hem just as you did when making the shirt. Pin and stitch the remaining seam by starting at the bottom of one trouser leg and sewing right round to the bottom of the other leg. Neaten the seam.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJO3bvi25n5P8hNKY4SYxzWvzT_Lhn-MrrIyMoMHCuvEmcv_lBOrtRUkqHCL_7IN88IvtOYs_l0K5YArHvKhdgXcGc8dlDLxznh9fpBcvg3VgxuXF3_Bi-BSu0tqqGygb5JEahNNW6yaa/s1600/20160715_140250.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJO3bvi25n5P8hNKY4SYxzWvzT_Lhn-MrrIyMoMHCuvEmcv_lBOrtRUkqHCL_7IN88IvtOYs_l0K5YArHvKhdgXcGc8dlDLxznh9fpBcvg3VgxuXF3_Bi-BSu0tqqGygb5JEahNNW6yaa/s640/20160715_140250.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />The pattern instructions tell you how to cut a piece of elastic to fit the trousers waist<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZA9qWHT15B_XkTcN9hAh2edP4FP-rLyOjFLdax719Uo0iDK1sTOjA-5V2TnLHi13BUifstTbYPACMbU73Mw-ILWdGJjiOgET3K4oflfsp7vQnpMdYWqzAwXcuoI3TjHEaoL3VHJueRK-/s1600/20160715_140802.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZA9qWHT15B_XkTcN9hAh2edP4FP-rLyOjFLdax719Uo0iDK1sTOjA-5V2TnLHi13BUifstTbYPACMbU73Mw-ILWdGJjiOgET3K4oflfsp7vQnpMdYWqzAwXcuoI3TjHEaoL3VHJueRK-/s640/20160715_140802.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Stitch it together to make a circle and mark it into equal quarters. These markers match up the centre front, back and side seams.<br />Stretching the elastic, and using a wide zig zag stitch sew the elastic onto the wrong side of the trousers top.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpNcqWkFKPqwHTYS1Jx3DULs2-cdjT3M3wsS6eMSMCy5sF_SzfZkzObbmKsuiry35laysXatKq5Ar43oM9eo8YT2a8e-Q8HjicgTwrPGKziXFfmNsKww50KSUnsPMZEQTGtjJktaHYoH_w/s1600/20160715_141731.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpNcqWkFKPqwHTYS1Jx3DULs2-cdjT3M3wsS6eMSMCy5sF_SzfZkzObbmKsuiry35laysXatKq5Ar43oM9eo8YT2a8e-Q8HjicgTwrPGKziXFfmNsKww50KSUnsPMZEQTGtjJktaHYoH_w/s640/20160715_141731.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Finish the waist exactly as on the pattern instructions . Press the trousers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRfstQtBBU-9P3b7HsgPH4wpe5erhLGLgdCrr1Y7ov_xJjMV5XpbC_zdoQ2f_HoMQRhy-PkSYCtP9lEX6EJQ4mbqd0sF5HEs-tanuZJH3XFYVZGT7dIu1HoFHkDQBOSGNroo6qq14_VNpJ/s1600/20160715_142951.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRfstQtBBU-9P3b7HsgPH4wpe5erhLGLgdCrr1Y7ov_xJjMV5XpbC_zdoQ2f_HoMQRhy-PkSYCtP9lEX6EJQ4mbqd0sF5HEs-tanuZJH3XFYVZGT7dIu1HoFHkDQBOSGNroo6qq14_VNpJ/s640/20160715_142951.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This is Annie's new causal outfit made and we have explored how to begin using a sewing machine. If you do not have access to a machine these can still be made with hand sewing, so do not worry.<br />The headband is easy to make by sewing a tube of fabric, turning it right side out and stitching a small piece of elastic to the back. Why not make one for yourself too and have something to keep the hair away from your face when removing make up etc</div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Teddy Bear Clothes + Build A Bear </h3><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ851EwjxKDjyx2Mbj73LIjtFB5Yqf5wjJNtTgF9ePNFQCPBpy42K-SNOue8xqAgBszWXhAEriPXqOOiOuMpB8TCJQnNOvg5jYaCEtgQa2_Lg1g2cfbXew3rZarzVt5F_EUQiEoAysYWk/s4128/20210914_081836.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="3096" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ851EwjxKDjyx2Mbj73LIjtFB5Yqf5wjJNtTgF9ePNFQCPBpy42K-SNOue8xqAgBszWXhAEriPXqOOiOuMpB8TCJQnNOvg5jYaCEtgQa2_Lg1g2cfbXew3rZarzVt5F_EUQiEoAysYWk/w480-h640/20210914_081836.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There are shops devoted exclusively to Bears but to build up a reasonable wardrobe you would need to spend a small fortune </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSG6_ZPCoEQYmqNiStnX2J__JFCUgQHkZhQ3uP3rd9ozu6SNVr68u8CNNpT9UDx0R7nvqy6n209LPgHZXYkO64ZWu-lnyw_Gw1VX8U2UI4aK-rH2GnwQ7x5oiawb5s8N0XExBqYG9xC1s/s3492/20210914_081717.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3492" data-original-width="2950" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSG6_ZPCoEQYmqNiStnX2J__JFCUgQHkZhQ3uP3rd9ozu6SNVr68u8CNNpT9UDx0R7nvqy6n209LPgHZXYkO64ZWu-lnyw_Gw1VX8U2UI4aK-rH2GnwQ7x5oiawb5s8N0XExBqYG9xC1s/w540-h640/20210914_081717.jpg" width="540" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I found that there are hardly any sewing patterns for these bears clothes , but by sheer accident I found that the patterns for " our Generation " dolls and the like can very easily be made to fit a standard Build a bear or similar This dress for example is from a 18" dolls pattern and all I needed to do in order to make it fit was to increase the side seam and sleeve seam allowances to make it wider.This blue dress is now the perfect size!</div><div>Don't forget that bears and so on have tails so leave a gap in the centre back seam !</div><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/AVvXsEjDKGOPeZnt7NQIwWL6O7Rxfdmba0fSeXi_1uGCkkaeSeMa62cRgW7xnGz65NBXHQuffDYQsYUnWBEMozXqPrrc32lvrAm0_3cYI7qI_c_z7IWXxHWFvacMZPihH9M4BcCvtVoIN9_Oj_A/s4128/20210914_081705.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="3096" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKGOPeZnt7NQIwWL6O7Rxfdmba0fSeXi_1uGCkkaeSeMa62cRgW7xnGz65NBXHQuffDYQsYUnWBEMozXqPrrc32lvrAm0_3cYI7qI_c_z7IWXxHWFvacMZPihH9M4BcCvtVoIN9_Oj_A/w480-h640/20210914_081705.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>The original pattern - made from a Christening Gown, is the original pattern and fits the doll beautifully</div><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/AVvXsEgdeQSO6xlFFl1Iqxw4qhCuYYLVHscOceCm8A5aLzLFCfM4iR81Bwq9PLNZKEhOV4DWavUciYWj4JuFzIWrRxs0VSs45xAYRWoFJgChiDou-l7eE2SLsYOmFf1JH24QdUhTPg1XVu4Y_gA/s4128/20210914_143206.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeQSO6xlFFl1Iqxw4qhCuYYLVHscOceCm8A5aLzLFCfM4iR81Bwq9PLNZKEhOV4DWavUciYWj4JuFzIWrRxs0VSs45xAYRWoFJgChiDou-l7eE2SLsYOmFf1JH24QdUhTPg1XVu4Y_gA/w400-h640/20210914_143206.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I am very fond of this little outfit. The pink coat is made from a bright pink seersucker , which is very easy to sew and the trousers and top are from fat quarters of quilting cotton.These two garments, and all the rest, can easily be made wider to fit a bear, and boys clothes can be made just as easily.I hope that I have given you some ideas. Sewing small scale garments is great fun, you have a chance to be creative and you will end up with gifts.Two of my great nieces were given entire wardrobes of clothes which I enjoyed making, everything from underwear to bags was included.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH6_r2u7yqMOfBj7dirLX0ouCbcYkgV4CUo0etFgjQiHOXpeIuIlTLRUFhxZeGWpQZaNQCwZ6lZmk5G79hbDTLeB52mY8GD2hIzkc99SOxn-fUY96DHutJpFsreY4SdWiOMjbYsf15N5zruMd7jFnkWEkmD48WE2LtOGdj75W8B0lLVxdf8GlOcIu9=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjH6_r2u7yqMOfBj7dirLX0ouCbcYkgV4CUo0etFgjQiHOXpeIuIlTLRUFhxZeGWpQZaNQCwZ6lZmk5G79hbDTLeB52mY8GD2hIzkc99SOxn-fUY96DHutJpFsreY4SdWiOMjbYsf15N5zruMd7jFnkWEkmD48WE2LtOGdj75W8B0lLVxdf8GlOcIu9=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhj6dMM2Qo-7fFMb7MYdWdgaeFKTyou33RSDxOLanqwyDjcz2_PPNSvRPGenhdAfmZzlNIW6Sg7nRcpRzs2MP6yFVMc_8_LyaN3snklUPL5vowrNm-VIM-rP7EzMPoQ_6OGJQultIqCFr4ZLOdaWElBLEDRSQDeF-bjUevpZMKdhMVatRDQILD8sO6s=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhj6dMM2Qo-7fFMb7MYdWdgaeFKTyou33RSDxOLanqwyDjcz2_PPNSvRPGenhdAfmZzlNIW6Sg7nRcpRzs2MP6yFVMc_8_LyaN3snklUPL5vowrNm-VIM-rP7EzMPoQ_6OGJQultIqCFr4ZLOdaWElBLEDRSQDeF-bjUevpZMKdhMVatRDQILD8sO6s=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div>Dressing gown, slippers, headband and pyjamas </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJhkf4cMLOqyx9bS0Jg0YkbBN9cGS7LFOqzLWDiB84KNs1lRRRoxj1cXdcjBSiigVoLAvlDQyE4A95WCumyxt07iQ6t2s73t7a8HSnYfuRWUahBtY8HuKG8WdYYfYpoHCDIGm5Y2aJwbcm7xLUWWSYTnJ3bUj2zxZaYdVFvunZIFg-tFgQi-l3_pNG=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJhkf4cMLOqyx9bS0Jg0YkbBN9cGS7LFOqzLWDiB84KNs1lRRRoxj1cXdcjBSiigVoLAvlDQyE4A95WCumyxt07iQ6t2s73t7a8HSnYfuRWUahBtY8HuKG8WdYYfYpoHCDIGm5Y2aJwbcm7xLUWWSYTnJ3bUj2zxZaYdVFvunZIFg-tFgQi-l3_pNG=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Fabrics and patterns used</div><div><br /></div><div>Printed poly cotton . 1/3m for dressing gown, various colours <a href="https://tidd.ly/3IO2A6a" target="_blank">Starry poly cotton print </a></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>Pyjamas are in a fabric I used recently in another blog post </div><div><br /></div><div>Cotton jersey fabric <a href="https://tidd.ly/3oWpCQ2" target="_blank">Cotton jersey</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfQkTzmCAn_YJXdhoTZ3-OEI-JIraCIr_lS6lZ-dxzWuJP1Irc4OTS-VDxffLEkdzOz9oeUkw3-kEJhlWiwkz9DhbJSg_ATus5XQuvFfwxxTsqGYaF-2q8Dh7jgOjYBzw2gxhTlUx5Ou49M9upYM6AmTZ-QgLg4IPnw7qgXNkkuobfBHFo7PFUo7YN=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfQkTzmCAn_YJXdhoTZ3-OEI-JIraCIr_lS6lZ-dxzWuJP1Irc4OTS-VDxffLEkdzOz9oeUkw3-kEJhlWiwkz9DhbJSg_ATus5XQuvFfwxxTsqGYaF-2q8Dh7jgOjYBzw2gxhTlUx5Ou49M9upYM6AmTZ-QgLg4IPnw7qgXNkkuobfBHFo7PFUo7YN=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The white pintucked dress is in white cotton Fabric , this comes in a wide range of colours <a href="https://tidd.ly/3oaxi1v" target="_blank">Plain cotton fabric</a></div><div><br /></div>Butterfly fabric , other colours too <a href="https://tidd.ly/3KXWwtG" target="_blank">Butterfly poly cotton </a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw-DtV5cnGatcV1UiTm-BLT82j3c3-UukwuXnRvQWl5gDguprlO8ZKXqXuNp_yeEKwPJqpRYgielmw9f9eZBdvWFtlXgVUDAoB8aIJbUiEZ_65Acl_BNvvIJ4uPpprMb7vIerxnUnlZK_uerOe8kl5QhTDDRFkykWGdPbpuk8Sm9v2a4tGcoI9zU1H=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw-DtV5cnGatcV1UiTm-BLT82j3c3-UukwuXnRvQWl5gDguprlO8ZKXqXuNp_yeEKwPJqpRYgielmw9f9eZBdvWFtlXgVUDAoB8aIJbUiEZ_65Acl_BNvvIJ4uPpprMb7vIerxnUnlZK_uerOe8kl5QhTDDRFkykWGdPbpuk8Sm9v2a4tGcoI9zU1H=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The bag can easily be made from a scrap of faux leather or anything else you fancy </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The top is poly cotton. , <a href="https://tidd.ly/34i4g8U" target="_blank">Poly cotton </a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></blockquote></blockquote><div>The pants are from the same range as the fabric I used for the white dress . I used Navy <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmb9Eo3V_1Y6TpnnGtfpmmH2N6DH02p4TCI444qazly00IYSl6WCZqfJK6bHsa_D2ybuUZCv-LQPZuJA5O09rckGoUs2HPzF0pu31882amiEp3WlFCX1P1vAb2p4DRJIAqlD5tMTZiEcIw__WhNuvH7ydilgnX4aJnjKCZXlkG6fMAqs_549L-urRT=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmb9Eo3V_1Y6TpnnGtfpmmH2N6DH02p4TCI444qazly00IYSl6WCZqfJK6bHsa_D2ybuUZCv-LQPZuJA5O09rckGoUs2HPzF0pu31882amiEp3WlFCX1P1vAb2p4DRJIAqlD5tMTZiEcIw__WhNuvH7ydilgnX4aJnjKCZXlkG6fMAqs_549L-urRT=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Please follow me on my social media channels and you are free to ask questions any time.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> With Best wishes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Angela</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Sewangelicthreads</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#SewAngelicThreads #sewingblogger #sewingblog #sewingteacher #tutorials #sewing #handmade #handmadewithlove #fabric #beginner #learntosew #toys #doll #imadeit </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#gifts #giving </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-47445081478845618112022-09-01T07:19:00.000+01:002022-09-20T08:58:34.960+01:00All about Trousers <h3 style="text-align: left;"> This is a post for Jaycotts.co.uk </h3><h2 style="text-align: left;">New Look 6544 trousers in Organic Cotton with Lycra </h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjThHmychH3I2NhITALNnHR6p6HXak-pdRoAsho_lvqDzoiCW0-xg3Wdwkz7p6EDrbIpxmrei6ErIhLmK_Ry0Rfp71esGo32B2HM7eXDIgaSQr8jK1WPnEc8jKqjplwiPaMaqr045hRPmW1Pv9IILHtjS9LihTSNDmJO9vneHKnIyQPz7HxKQ1UuObf=s2415" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2415" data-original-width="1504" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjThHmychH3I2NhITALNnHR6p6HXak-pdRoAsho_lvqDzoiCW0-xg3Wdwkz7p6EDrbIpxmrei6ErIhLmK_Ry0Rfp71esGo32B2HM7eXDIgaSQr8jK1WPnEc8jKqjplwiPaMaqr045hRPmW1Pv9IILHtjS9LihTSNDmJO9vneHKnIyQPz7HxKQ1UuObf=w398-h640" width="398" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br />If there is one garment worthwhile sewing it is trousers. If like me you struggle to purchase the perfect fit in ready to wear then this post is for you. I started sewing my own pants years ago and quite honestly will never buy them again.<br />My Handmade Jeans in particular are the most perfect fit and I love them. The fabrics I use are high quality like the fabric in this post, but because they fit so well and they wash well the cost per wear is minimal </p><p style="text-align: left;">The fabric is <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/100-organic-cotton-denim-indigo?_pos=8&_sid=33d57995f&_ss=r">Organic Cotton with lycra ( stretch Denim)</a></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBnbpF77owycrDjMIHdg0gV1VICTxUUVGjn29Z-UCR3P0R0mkgZbv5Q5luRgEXw0ufa9-LyNnMBn2_vliABpU3CIDKe_TYLbGrcN-q3TNcKqFfOk1t4Pssi1VqvEP0sAxBkptMrkG7jenDKKdRFpzfsjbJJFAa79E-fjaqCv2wnzApiBeLjdOYkbrF=s1056" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1052" data-original-width="1056" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBnbpF77owycrDjMIHdg0gV1VICTxUUVGjn29Z-UCR3P0R0mkgZbv5Q5luRgEXw0ufa9-LyNnMBn2_vliABpU3CIDKe_TYLbGrcN-q3TNcKqFfOk1t4Pssi1VqvEP0sAxBkptMrkG7jenDKKdRFpzfsjbJJFAa79E-fjaqCv2wnzApiBeLjdOYkbrF=w640-h638" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">For my other pair I used a lighter colour- the denim fabric is available in other colours , but almost any of these fabrics can be used depending on your taste so do take a look at this link.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/search?page=1&q=Organic+fabric" target="_blank">Organic cotton fabrics </a><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The pattern is <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/newlook/products/nl6544-miss-skirt-pattern-two-lengths" target="_blank">New Look 6544</a> this pattern also includes a skirt. I chose this pattern because it is easy to fit, it has a high waist and it is easy to make different variations from <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvCRSaMH75Cu_EGNTCQ1uclukNKnvC0icPJRKp2So4U-C5DW74xDFQfbqbSs8FTRZaK0TU9i8jdgSLwwhOmaa0Hu-dqMg0pj2CyKIGzR_OqpzelvLxQalEuN9ELv_sSmbL5Z2y42EviX_AlQ1l000Dpcp7qWzpRL3nyQogxaJK01jAyKUGi4DCZ7Q0=s1556" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1556" data-original-width="1223" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvCRSaMH75Cu_EGNTCQ1uclukNKnvC0icPJRKp2So4U-C5DW74xDFQfbqbSs8FTRZaK0TU9i8jdgSLwwhOmaa0Hu-dqMg0pj2CyKIGzR_OqpzelvLxQalEuN9ELv_sSmbL5Z2y42EviX_AlQ1l000Dpcp7qWzpRL3nyQogxaJK01jAyKUGi4DCZ7Q0=w504-h640" width="504" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br />I do love making jeans, but I realise that the very thought is enough to put people off for life, but don't worry, there are lots of alternatives, like this one. I used a simple trouser pattern and made it in this gorgeous denim fabric It is not at all necessary to use a specific pattern for jeans if you don't want to work on all the necessary details such as fly fronts etc. Think about what style you like when choosing a pattern and you won't be far wrong. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhi6LeP5DtOJo_LeVIrlhprAzha-z5AK-SXGMFwmckW-0myVOVhuB4ituvwL4p6pkstOvTaf_2GRSCaXxXevGEb0pniUrrmF7WVI0Yz1EwNOJa1d2MQI_Rt3ZgxvDL5vZShB1gZz3ihRnzG9-vKLd9I6FK-4AFxDOoaP4A1ws1rSaPtxb3aESyWpPZD=s3264" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhi6LeP5DtOJo_LeVIrlhprAzha-z5AK-SXGMFwmckW-0myVOVhuB4ituvwL4p6pkstOvTaf_2GRSCaXxXevGEb0pniUrrmF7WVI0Yz1EwNOJa1d2MQI_Rt3ZgxvDL5vZShB1gZz3ihRnzG9-vKLd9I6FK-4AFxDOoaP4A1ws1rSaPtxb3aESyWpPZD=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">On my last post I made a dress with an exposed zipper front. There was plenty of fabric, so I managed to cut out these pants too. I made another pair in a similar cream fabric as the details show up better on photographs </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8pHxugujNhIt9ncJ5ZEIyT1mYJMrpRGNf-PWkEh3S0auhrIu-BnNPnT5B9ajORNFlh1g1fBIW_6YWgBQw22N6l2sTVPfDmsTCjW5eKtqb5WvVA8abcPobsBG16e4RTtOhtXfN9TEvAZmT1RYxFmkL5GyRbHybPKzUTr4lCTu1JbgygtFJ6ftSkRDS=s2531" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2531" data-original-width="1413" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8pHxugujNhIt9ncJ5ZEIyT1mYJMrpRGNf-PWkEh3S0auhrIu-BnNPnT5B9ajORNFlh1g1fBIW_6YWgBQw22N6l2sTVPfDmsTCjW5eKtqb5WvVA8abcPobsBG16e4RTtOhtXfN9TEvAZmT1RYxFmkL5GyRbHybPKzUTr4lCTu1JbgygtFJ6ftSkRDS=w358-h640" width="358" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It really is vital that you make a toile first , the pants need to fit you correctly, and by that I mean they need to fit your own requirements and your own lifestyle. I live in lightweight pants and a nice Blouse all summer . A tip - when you are cutting out ,make the side seams much wider to allow for alterations when fitting.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Mens trousers always have extra wide seams at the back, have you noticed? So useful for adjusting the fit at a later date </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOsLT4AuKN8r9cHEtxR3FvF9Qq_CtqA0tS9Yn9rtvbOEq8DRuu_moR_M1vmpkkBpjdb_T6HJAZ8_FwY5pR4seO4zxT4DADKOtiVPnQ5kcbiTlxdpQJQY7xLu6XiWpP7jUHzenfwKpNDk_aqDBudtTLYzKjFhNdOmORc60ZFnVZKXbeJXwPXN7tyG-Z=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOsLT4AuKN8r9cHEtxR3FvF9Qq_CtqA0tS9Yn9rtvbOEq8DRuu_moR_M1vmpkkBpjdb_T6HJAZ8_FwY5pR4seO4zxT4DADKOtiVPnQ5kcbiTlxdpQJQY7xLu6XiWpP7jUHzenfwKpNDk_aqDBudtTLYzKjFhNdOmORc60ZFnVZKXbeJXwPXN7tyG-Z=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Once you have a pattern which fits you perfectly iron it onto interfacing and from this you will be able to alter the style as much as you want. With these two pairs of pants I made the Denim pair a little bit slimmer and the Beige pair I made the leg straighter and the overall fit a bit more casual. Using this pattern I could make capri pants , I could make wide leg pants and more. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilmPosUvjowsjEKGv6ApQUZg2QNgpu5cNL9V2_GzqGLFdD51TQgbQkU-DC2oVqMqnwrkx6LZ-GwlAuF1v1qJ_7o1cWkwk-3VZo_RZhzQfM3wbfzzafiP2kBMz5MyxfxFuYKoN35bZ5ntXowaQlsi48_le8EJSSlyw_4F-xonZ7XZY_w_7b22_VDQyW=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilmPosUvjowsjEKGv6ApQUZg2QNgpu5cNL9V2_GzqGLFdD51TQgbQkU-DC2oVqMqnwrkx6LZ-GwlAuF1v1qJ_7o1cWkwk-3VZo_RZhzQfM3wbfzzafiP2kBMz5MyxfxFuYKoN35bZ5ntXowaQlsi48_le8EJSSlyw_4F-xonZ7XZY_w_7b22_VDQyW=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhH_sGQwfMpEbWf-yr95gn5b_d39YxEWiFl6LcoUQmyJEREnKXHy6fxDbl55o5mbt-9REIJE_7SNOao0mpwxBQiXSDKtqbNtGXO5T7cdml8MbJeQl13XX7E8dHSaFKSve1PcC7ypwtsrIW7gfmZan6gcTJqvqXsYPFi9wLJPBpjCGoKxzJ1BV7vIiGQ=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhH_sGQwfMpEbWf-yr95gn5b_d39YxEWiFl6LcoUQmyJEREnKXHy6fxDbl55o5mbt-9REIJE_7SNOao0mpwxBQiXSDKtqbNtGXO5T7cdml8MbJeQl13XX7E8dHSaFKSve1PcC7ypwtsrIW7gfmZan6gcTJqvqXsYPFi9wLJPBpjCGoKxzJ1BV7vIiGQ=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This pattern suggests a back zip but I prefer a lapped zip at the side of the garment. I think that it looks neat and is practical. Wheelchair users will appreciate not having an uncomfortable zip digging into their back.The inside is finished beautifully, this is something I am really fussy about, it makes any garment feel special and I always take the trouble to make the inside beautiful, just for me.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXs2F9MCy4HjEWVQdHcrc5_Dj9PoiLD3E2E-1WEUb-mV3fzNLe7LeOD4SHPeIwhTlYHy2ckY-3bs-sZxdayZxhUKjMyqDNO5342Riep_HU17AhfuzT1hphEaNtrT2OnP_QTDCqeMvJAItpFZaB2F1nHuuxlwH_N7MUfbKhGvmcd2ez8cP8hv1uzE-3=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXs2F9MCy4HjEWVQdHcrc5_Dj9PoiLD3E2E-1WEUb-mV3fzNLe7LeOD4SHPeIwhTlYHy2ckY-3bs-sZxdayZxhUKjMyqDNO5342Riep_HU17AhfuzT1hphEaNtrT2OnP_QTDCqeMvJAItpFZaB2F1nHuuxlwH_N7MUfbKhGvmcd2ez8cP8hv1uzE-3=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The facings need interfacing with a heavy weight iron on interfacing. There is lots of choice on the Web site. I find that I use a wide range from lightweight to heavyweight, stretch to woven depending on what I am making </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/search?q=Interfacing+" target="_blank">Jaycotts Interfacing </a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I machined in the ditch along the side, front and back seams to secure the facing and to keep it in place during wear. I do not like top stitching unless it is a design feature so I prefer this method of keeping the facings in check.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS0qIkxIPggpVzsnYQ5MXxMwzJ93D-KcR4rXC0qDbbMXndJsfHTmon2ZATwbtb2mO03IM7a1eQeB4A8hDqYZ4bRm0-mBzPgOi0_7NtdawOusGfWPVK0SjgJJ7s_gsahRuVjShfSf8Gw7NCMNkgd48lmIoHi53AQOOfwVf7bt_0SDFoi9t4LcIpab6p=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS0qIkxIPggpVzsnYQ5MXxMwzJ93D-KcR4rXC0qDbbMXndJsfHTmon2ZATwbtb2mO03IM7a1eQeB4A8hDqYZ4bRm0-mBzPgOi0_7NtdawOusGfWPVK0SjgJJ7s_gsahRuVjShfSf8Gw7NCMNkgd48lmIoHi53AQOOfwVf7bt_0SDFoi9t4LcIpab6p=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSbLkXtigRUplul_awPdxA8THT8ZMQrT_3_LFaU-A9nB8ivxOlmbb4jbOL76OBeISbvjfakGyP3dtQH3nEtNEl9gfXx-uAqLFCetqBEV0tNynOJbxyyfih47GNHHGJPLTjBfAzNYwTP7Yf7j2K6piSuzXZ7dSnvAOESSuI0L5LxfgAtW6m4Sv4idUH=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSbLkXtigRUplul_awPdxA8THT8ZMQrT_3_LFaU-A9nB8ivxOlmbb4jbOL76OBeISbvjfakGyP3dtQH3nEtNEl9gfXx-uAqLFCetqBEV0tNynOJbxyyfih47GNHHGJPLTjBfAzNYwTP7Yf7j2K6piSuzXZ7dSnvAOESSuI0L5LxfgAtW6m4Sv4idUH=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhusDi0hFBI-idU1l5fy5sFwF-fus-dA_rSRgK5s6sHI2hnC0xmBsoze-U1ezwjkrdRSGE3qBSVNwzkaT2xgKNW03WpNFkjVJPHVGJRQexejc14sA0pLgfpnH9eyRw1Vio3eYS7nNaxqRHgIKRQUdbdvd_WBHEqDxec91iC84-YxH9fQhjsG-btzdt4=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhusDi0hFBI-idU1l5fy5sFwF-fus-dA_rSRgK5s6sHI2hnC0xmBsoze-U1ezwjkrdRSGE3qBSVNwzkaT2xgKNW03WpNFkjVJPHVGJRQexejc14sA0pLgfpnH9eyRw1Vio3eYS7nNaxqRHgIKRQUdbdvd_WBHEqDxec91iC84-YxH9fQhjsG-btzdt4=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Shown worn seated</h4><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3nq632lonkU1XQBoiLJL8YAmuXGaEzUraXusT5tLlpin8pp-rw6tICxw7YikBwIfGofdILLMaS34gtSlWW6iQ9w2MuetKeoaBxY42pT6OilFidj7bGCW1EB5A_zfgkVvVlcvYtoEN913imuA36Z9VF-k92WnRvbz1QZfYOvKaNRTOORkZqZFTf-W5=s2118" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2118" data-original-width="1693" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3nq632lonkU1XQBoiLJL8YAmuXGaEzUraXusT5tLlpin8pp-rw6tICxw7YikBwIfGofdILLMaS34gtSlWW6iQ9w2MuetKeoaBxY42pT6OilFidj7bGCW1EB5A_zfgkVvVlcvYtoEN913imuA36Z9VF-k92WnRvbz1QZfYOvKaNRTOORkZqZFTf-W5=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Definitely have a side zipper for comfort and ensure that there is plenty of room from waist to hip and use a fabric with some stretch as this one </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqy_xCyNHnH5rg8eelU_1gRW16HxgamOTy9nqqrXVnZ_8JsCQ9oemoODJ6HAEhW1tJ86QbDvymHUqP6bgfdttoHBYMK_14dRC-tyuU6u46mUSjmbuKNG9b7hNdA8C_yNCBMyEWkaaDMX7wEWGHuip4-qnPS-H09ODMf_fb3BGJz317OB9p133sg-XB=s2598" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2598" data-original-width="1916" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqy_xCyNHnH5rg8eelU_1gRW16HxgamOTy9nqqrXVnZ_8JsCQ9oemoODJ6HAEhW1tJ86QbDvymHUqP6bgfdttoHBYMK_14dRC-tyuU6u46mUSjmbuKNG9b7hNdA8C_yNCBMyEWkaaDMX7wEWGHuip4-qnPS-H09ODMf_fb3BGJz317OB9p133sg-XB=w472-h640" width="472" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Alternative shirt patterns</h4><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The shirt I am wearing is made from chambray, but I am afraid that there is no pattern as I drafted my own . However there are lots of shirt patterns and this one is similar but without all the buttons These two patterns stand out to me.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizyPVY4h9-96xxdrsCzPtUaneurkquHzcXBe_Zi-6bXW-e30BZ_CXuoUMNBym2UVcVt6mT4sfFKslS8Gs6VRolOkIATuCakBlxNDX8jkKabI6mD3OUmWptvOvLEwSGISZPgEKbMyQQ6WyukOaDT723HdweHhyCOkiYV5kyG6r0EIp7gKxEaKdLym6r=s1054" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="967" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizyPVY4h9-96xxdrsCzPtUaneurkquHzcXBe_Zi-6bXW-e30BZ_CXuoUMNBym2UVcVt6mT4sfFKslS8Gs6VRolOkIATuCakBlxNDX8jkKabI6mD3OUmWptvOvLEwSGISZPgEKbMyQQ6WyukOaDT723HdweHhyCOkiYV5kyG6r0EIp7gKxEaKdLym6r=w588-h640" width="588" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> Firstly a <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/patterns-tops/products/nl-6" target="_blank">Shirt top</a> - this is a Pullover style. I like this pattern myself and it's going on my 'to make' list</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXHR__r47FaWYxyb9ds_fPUnAt555-qlcfM4xZMnKQ3ysGW-FiBZGRMKFnMFqeJP9MvOLjzBp4sTaMyp_Yw98PWeKqAmjc25tCIw9h0yciJ6arl1FES3AtU4Wck9djf_db_c9TY78fx4w1-Bg1OUzOZc4xgxfnzoOpG71uUA9XMKP0zi5k9L9F4vjq=s1441" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1441" data-original-width="1145" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXHR__r47FaWYxyb9ds_fPUnAt555-qlcfM4xZMnKQ3ysGW-FiBZGRMKFnMFqeJP9MvOLjzBp4sTaMyp_Yw98PWeKqAmjc25tCIw9h0yciJ6arl1FES3AtU4Wck9djf_db_c9TY78fx4w1-Bg1OUzOZc4xgxfnzoOpG71uUA9XMKP0zi5k9L9F4vjq=w508-h640" width="508" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And a <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/patterns-tops/products/v8689" target="_blank">Shirt</a> - a more traditional style with button front </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Sewing gauge</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwed-UYvrxKuM5n6hbn4kwv8Fszvlcc5DoSOIvxjx27bnhFbChxn6iM5w8tgOEsflyaK74mmIh2n_aRh9U31PGAAWpHvRurRFL8hif1byLrJFOFKIbvGGIOO0hPxeO9cjvJ61DNFrFm2IGgpz2UCphh95T5DbAvy-J7M3XNYeBPunvnu-G35-4Mk0B=s1052" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1036" data-original-width="1052" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwed-UYvrxKuM5n6hbn4kwv8Fszvlcc5DoSOIvxjx27bnhFbChxn6iM5w8tgOEsflyaK74mmIh2n_aRh9U31PGAAWpHvRurRFL8hif1byLrJFOFKIbvGGIOO0hPxeO9cjvJ61DNFrFm2IGgpz2UCphh95T5DbAvy-J7M3XNYeBPunvnu-G35-4Mk0B=w640-h630" width="640" /></a><span style="text-align: left;">This is one of my favourite gadgets, it measures the placement of buttons, pleats etc and makes easy work of equal spacing </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/measure/products/expandable-sewing-gauge" target="_blank">Sewing gauge</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used lots of little mother of pearl buttons to fasten the blouse but there is such a lot of choice <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/buttons" target="_blank">Buttons</a> your only problem will be deciding which ones you like best.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Buttons</h4><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjouVdTt4alT_gywZYVeLOa2bdVNfGgJsrZ9QnQFLMgjTeUd3pQ1Bl1EKOnzeTIRZQ-FQs5LqjPZlAUdxkGEfo9OlHw2txraz2vV6beMAIY9C5A996OqTfiFW83BeACk0owsYEZUB3PzYqLZBbizuRhUAQh23fdO2YMSq_X3tQUfST-HagPs_8QLwKf=s3487" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3487" data-original-width="2107" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjouVdTt4alT_gywZYVeLOa2bdVNfGgJsrZ9QnQFLMgjTeUd3pQ1Bl1EKOnzeTIRZQ-FQs5LqjPZlAUdxkGEfo9OlHw2txraz2vV6beMAIY9C5A996OqTfiFW83BeACk0owsYEZUB3PzYqLZBbizuRhUAQh23fdO2YMSq_X3tQUfST-HagPs_8QLwKf=w386-h640" width="386" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">What is the thing you love most in your sewing supplies? I confess that I am fascinated by buttons and I love spending hours looking for the perfect set ,(but there is always one short don't you find)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> I particularly love old buttons ,and I dream of finding some couture buttons. I just love buttons of any description and I am forever begging friends for their unwanted ones.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I once sorted them out, bagging them in matching sets. BIG mistake! It took all the fun away so I tipped them all together again.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Happiness is often something so simple as holding the perfect button in my hand, and the occasional find of an old tin and wondering what is inside is just thrilling.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Perhaps I should get out more........</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXefsvFivU8fA2meToOKoxdTlHghM_CuLNZ3FJF7Kx2nDTqv4zxR_EVHtRBYnDSuWo2Bk3r_3b5m_adc2uy5WhixOIIPHC9HWKAZrT51cqClDRq8glVJ8aFddIAVXFMchbuNCeAe7ib1aW_zmMN2PCAMJIgafwJ-4F3rxmxsVO0Tnu08fA7k77T7WT=s2345" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2345" data-original-width="1516" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXefsvFivU8fA2meToOKoxdTlHghM_CuLNZ3FJF7Kx2nDTqv4zxR_EVHtRBYnDSuWo2Bk3r_3b5m_adc2uy5WhixOIIPHC9HWKAZrT51cqClDRq8glVJ8aFddIAVXFMchbuNCeAe7ib1aW_zmMN2PCAMJIgafwJ-4F3rxmxsVO0Tnu08fA7k77T7WT=w414-h640" width="414" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Thank you very much for the fabric Jaycotts. I love it .</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To view this post and more on Jaycotts website go to <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/blogs/news/new-look-6544-trousers-in-organic-cotton-with-lycra" target="_blank">Jaycotts blog </a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To order anything on this post or to make general enquiries then please contact Jaycotts directly on <span style="text-align: center;"> 01244 394099</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Happy sewing <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Angela <div><br /></div><div>Sewangelicthreads </div><span><!--more--></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-18206978074947601912022-08-31T21:15:00.000+01:002022-09-20T08:58:59.846+01:00Simplicity Shirtdress in Organic Cotton Denim from Jaycotts.co.uk <h2 style="text-align: left;"> Simplicity 8014 Shirtdress in Organic Denim Fabric. A Jaycotts post </h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">To read this blog on Jaycotts web site go to <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/burda/tops?page=3" target="_blank">Jaycotts Blog </a></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2Ua6PH-5IpdFhZyiliYF0f-rEqDjrj9lTfAKyHxZH5_ipfUti527bU4pIlxQe4LgRz_9UAZmFyhunyunqEZpp1fmt_y2Vd_KhF3TACDK45kF6jrUVtXW8gRG8gbCPGYBnWLfRq3W961XZmfmUBBEs7DKaJ3MBql-kak6kJtLZddZR3q_cIqaXiE9b=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2Ua6PH-5IpdFhZyiliYF0f-rEqDjrj9lTfAKyHxZH5_ipfUti527bU4pIlxQe4LgRz_9UAZmFyhunyunqEZpp1fmt_y2Vd_KhF3TACDK45kF6jrUVtXW8gRG8gbCPGYBnWLfRq3W961XZmfmUBBEs7DKaJ3MBql-kak6kJtLZddZR3q_cIqaXiE9b=w400-h640" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>A Shirtdress is timeless and classic, and I love mine, I wear them in lots of different ways throughout the year.</div><div>I wear it as a summer dress or with a pullover underneath and thick tights or leggings when it's cold. But my favourite way to wear one,, especially when made in Denim, is to wear it as a coat over trousers and a simple Breton . A Shirtdress is so adaptable.. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVzO7EkvleDhy9PUnIaed2UyfKAHQYvvWt-2b7QpmpkidYPsMYivcQFkwx1HG1wgwu67-dmH3S44HRxmP0ZANM5YW6O82_15__4wmQ998chFy0DC0__Xi-UbN_lroE-EPGfWZ1D2gS4omig78KDgcLI9junMf_zwGO9m0aXHcTxq_SGxa1BrR9bEMm=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVzO7EkvleDhy9PUnIaed2UyfKAHQYvvWt-2b7QpmpkidYPsMYivcQFkwx1HG1wgwu67-dmH3S44HRxmP0ZANM5YW6O82_15__4wmQ998chFy0DC0__Xi-UbN_lroE-EPGfWZ1D2gS4omig78KDgcLI9junMf_zwGO9m0aXHcTxq_SGxa1BrR9bEMm=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I chose to make view D which is the shorter version with the curved hem. I also made a pair of trousers using the pattern next to it, but I feel that trouser making merits a separate post, so that is what I will do, look out for the post in a week or two.The fabric is from Jaycotts, and it is a wonderful indigo organic cotton with just the right amount of lycra. This fabric also comes in beige which is fabulous for summer , and in red. These do not contain lycra .</div><div>When I was pinning my pattern pieces to the fabric it became clear that I would have plenty left over. With some frugal cutting and omitting the pockets and self fabric belt I was amazed to find that I could make a pair of trousers too, I was absolutely delighted at this.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyYKILALqrGm2-hxxeMiAliLJmAZqKJFWhGa2ODCYMO9QQhRFlaI28fz3ZHxHW85ppH_EYVHHSzUZefVRxQRA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>I think that it is worthwhile doing a mock up of your cutting layout before purchasing your fabric as you may be able to make another garment just by purchasing a half metre or full metre more.This particular fabric can be found on this link <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/organic-fabric/products/100-organic-cotton-denim-indigo" target="_blank">Organic denim lycra Indigo</a></div><div>This is the link to all of the organic fabrics <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/organic-fabric" target="_blank">Organic fabrics at Jaycotts</a>. The longer length versions of this dress would be superb in one of the prints.I made several adaptations to the pattern, to me a pattern is an idea, a suggestion, open to interpretation.</div><div>In a way similar to ready to wear clothes a pattern suddenly becomes popular and then </div><div>everyone wants one, not only that, it has to be in the same fabric. Personally I do not like to follow trends, I want to sew garments which suit me and my lifestyle , I do not want to </div><div>be dressed like everyone else. I sew also because I like quality. I like good fabrics, and I </div><div>demand a correct fit ,and I like the inside to be as attractive as the outside.</div><div> These mean that I may need to take my time more, but I feel that it is worth it.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYPtqt94ZmsSZTqOpJR9RwYo4xL-M5rvMe9SHkFlv7x80Ilq41jMPqt1e57BNaqKjFUyY6letQOl5aM7YwwM2qsw4OifBbtqB6mpWvO9llApdIvIFQmM2f_7deUEsh-q9CbVmLT4Hn2BE4nX-JeCkrAdAV2WGhO86ZYoZRqx0RZ9JBDMXJF0Jd81kA=s2640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2640" data-original-width="1752" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYPtqt94ZmsSZTqOpJR9RwYo4xL-M5rvMe9SHkFlv7x80Ilq41jMPqt1e57BNaqKjFUyY6letQOl5aM7YwwM2qsw4OifBbtqB6mpWvO9llApdIvIFQmM2f_7deUEsh-q9CbVmLT4Hn2BE4nX-JeCkrAdAV2WGhO86ZYoZRqx0RZ9JBDMXJF0Jd81kA=w424-h640" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div>The first thing you will notice is that the buttons have been replaced by an open end exposed zipper. <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/ykk-open-ended-zips-with-gold-teeth" target="_blank">Open end zips , gold teeth</a></div><div>There is no right or wrong method of inserting a zip by the way. I happen to like the look of exposed zips, so when I can I will use one. </div><div>I dislike centre back zips and will move it to the side if I possibly can. If you dislike inserting invisible zips then do a centered zip or a lapped zip, or find some other way of fastening your garment. Sewing is meant to be enjoyable, so don't make it a chore. Did you know that couture zips are hand sewn in place, and in the 40s through to the 60s they were mostly handsewn.</div><div><br /></div><div>In order to insert a zipper instead of buttons I had to remove most of the self facings ,to do this identify the centre front line marked on your pattern Press the fabric along this line. This is where your zipper goes, you will need to remove some excess fabric from what was the self facing </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgR2hV2cRJv2cRKufISdQTUVHxLNolTJTXDZQGYL55qoN4-dtTpaeVPscBTFV4SQoZoFMlLaJhf-_rSLHHmRqofaRckYG7GwHWmS1BxImyQXXoQLfP_jztY5pvkphJ_4O2b6Ds6VgbST5JJcZsw9L3_L41D8Uicso0pw9h3uu_GeXipkCCYgZVaMS1=s2580" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="2052" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgR2hV2cRJv2cRKufISdQTUVHxLNolTJTXDZQGYL55qoN4-dtTpaeVPscBTFV4SQoZoFMlLaJhf-_rSLHHmRqofaRckYG7GwHWmS1BxImyQXXoQLfP_jztY5pvkphJ_4O2b6Ds6VgbST5JJcZsw9L3_L41D8Uicso0pw9h3uu_GeXipkCCYgZVaMS1=w510-h640" width="510" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>This is absolutely the easiest zip to install ever. Pin and tack it to the garment front leaving the zip teeth exposed. Using a zipper foot, stitch close to the edge of the fabric, carrying on stitching past the bottom and top if there is fabric at either end, this provides top stitching the full length of the front. Two jobs in one </div><div>It is a good idea to overlock or finish the edges off in your preferred way before inserting the zip</div><div><br /></div><div>Of course you can follow the pattern instructions in the pattern envelope and have buttons, this is just an alternative idea </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhd5grTMAhzwnbygsnJUuI8mpIThjk3QVYR44WPL_9RTG7Cw-Rh9Oi-Pq5zQJAczXU2cWezptIDFyHmz9Gz-0ARfQHZqqfB9Po0Cs9suIrdzn6dp4r3shTHIkHCpTlxGUB_uIyk8veUts6e-mywctaZaQnV3ZOLct-86sjBkxfrSxvjGYF9RMPctHC=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhd5grTMAhzwnbygsnJUuI8mpIThjk3QVYR44WPL_9RTG7Cw-Rh9Oi-Pq5zQJAczXU2cWezptIDFyHmz9Gz-0ARfQHZqqfB9Po0Cs9suIrdzn6dp4r3shTHIkHCpTlxGUB_uIyk8veUts6e-mywctaZaQnV3ZOLct-86sjBkxfrSxvjGYF9RMPctHC=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I need to mention machine needles. Needles do not last forever and need to be replaced more frequently than you imagine.</div><div>For this fabric I chose a denim needle <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/machine-needles/products/machine-needles_jeans" target="_blank">Machine needles for sewing Denim</a></div><div> </div><div>There are lots of different needles for different fabrics . Christi who teaches sewing at Jaycotts , amongst many other things , has written a post all about needles , do read it <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/blogs/news/the-humble-sewing-machine-needle-getting-to-the-point-on-quality-matters" target="_blank">The </a><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/blogs/news/the-humble-sewing-machine-needle-getting-to-the-point-on-quality-matters" target="_blank">Humble Sewing Machine Needle</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh679fPum67o39Do9okn2Ya0l581J-9h4Jb1_KbPleuikuqLq7pp-l-DHvyZQlmC2m6K2LoeJN2VbyR4XNDHYTqrYvaKUQhC9vQ2tgQc2Mq7v_SW8PERCSbDSC1rM7hneEuWHWke7gT-nIvjniVTJej2v-M7U5bW7Hs47XwwbQEkh_mrcSEcXLzi4Tf=s2711" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2711" data-original-width="1989" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh679fPum67o39Do9okn2Ya0l581J-9h4Jb1_KbPleuikuqLq7pp-l-DHvyZQlmC2m6K2LoeJN2VbyR4XNDHYTqrYvaKUQhC9vQ2tgQc2Mq7v_SW8PERCSbDSC1rM7hneEuWHWke7gT-nIvjniVTJej2v-M7U5bW7Hs47XwwbQEkh_mrcSEcXLzi4Tf=w470-h640" width="470" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I thought that with the zip being metal it could irritate my skin so with my very last piece of fabric I made a placket to stitch underneath from hem to (almost ) the top . </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPxl6-7RKvP-uMio45Laz6_VbBxI81H322IM4LzK7_5KMT_7i-IY3dzNPG-t4TZDLGzvlYAw5nlUK26GqIew39zXX4wMdvNA0MsbT9ZMbRRj2JZqigbgGiuUftJYyMqObWl-Jyy-Jt-KFNUCxG3BqWCgVpHIGR6PdDsZS9WcaqkvR0IvLntFOURax4=s1943" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1829" data-original-width="1943" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPxl6-7RKvP-uMio45Laz6_VbBxI81H322IM4LzK7_5KMT_7i-IY3dzNPG-t4TZDLGzvlYAw5nlUK26GqIew39zXX4wMdvNA0MsbT9ZMbRRj2JZqigbgGiuUftJYyMqObWl-Jyy-Jt-KFNUCxG3BqWCgVpHIGR6PdDsZS9WcaqkvR0IvLntFOURax4=w320-h301" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I made a decorative pull for my zipper from a charm from an old bracelet </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixmA0Xvdv6j75vB0uO_NI8uUCP3zW17eu27mp_Eugrxql2cDjB2PLx7FkrDLWeBmnLjBJjx81Qp_Qmi0I5Q_PRDqy8w7ljYeSyHeFOq3PczO-VDODrxdUB0ptxDdhT4alVnflUaKJ0KYn9HrNcg0CFFxXQO8kx2ypCDqYHm7CDIQ1xeGoR9hnR0Gzp=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixmA0Xvdv6j75vB0uO_NI8uUCP3zW17eu27mp_Eugrxql2cDjB2PLx7FkrDLWeBmnLjBJjx81Qp_Qmi0I5Q_PRDqy8w7ljYeSyHeFOq3PczO-VDODrxdUB0ptxDdhT4alVnflUaKJ0KYn9HrNcg0CFFxXQO8kx2ypCDqYHm7CDIQ1xeGoR9hnR0Gzp=w400-h640" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I mentioned that I like to finish my garments nicely on the inside too. Although nobody else will see it ,a lovely inside will make you smile every time you wear it.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgItWpxtL99P4T3hPyHUEe16ZAod01OMZpCAw4LDTH04wZ8sm7k5gaTnXS_3MQs9NHaduA2E_A1T2vU6DiPhfyCtZ0haBMJN5F3K9tb_FDwPF8IeWbGndoy4tHagVConNjLnEu-ToiOCBU62FhEjoloKdaGIhR30yAEZfW8R5xLl-oTIDTUnYH_dEyZ=s4128" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgItWpxtL99P4T3hPyHUEe16ZAod01OMZpCAw4LDTH04wZ8sm7k5gaTnXS_3MQs9NHaduA2E_A1T2vU6DiPhfyCtZ0haBMJN5F3K9tb_FDwPF8IeWbGndoy4tHagVConNjLnEu-ToiOCBU62FhEjoloKdaGIhR30yAEZfW8R5xLl-oTIDTUnYH_dEyZ=w400-h640" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>There are various ways to do this - Hong Kong seams (which are seams bound with bias binding ) is a good alternative. But in recent months I have been experimenting with my overlocker <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></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/a/AVvXsEhR5r3iXq2pGQwnBGxnE3ttL1Xn6-_utQ8gssnEVpgwvH8T6yTywAyJvP0RCf17BNJHtX7oyKsGOe7HKPiJdgX-QsswJNKz8CG344BMtjtUQwM-dfvQ7mln-J0APayk9lBL7gHncnigR393_CjM2nLgKC7VG1KaJHKeYurmM5UjJzNuPn6oJhCHj_a_=s4128" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhR5r3iXq2pGQwnBGxnE3ttL1Xn6-_utQ8gssnEVpgwvH8T6yTywAyJvP0RCf17BNJHtX7oyKsGOe7HKPiJdgX-QsswJNKz8CG344BMtjtUQwM-dfvQ7mln-J0APayk9lBL7gHncnigR393_CjM2nLgKC7VG1KaJHKeYurmM5UjJzNuPn6oJhCHj_a_=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>To create this look I threaded my overlocker except for the lower left looper with ordinary overlocking thread , the lower looper was threaded with a variagated thread. Good results sn be obtained by using contrast or complimentary colours in upper and lower loopers I also like to thread the lower loopers with ordinary overlock thread except for either one or both upper loopers which I thread with silver or gold metallic thread. <div>It is a worthwhile project to spend a day experimenting with different threads , you will not regret it. Don't forget to make a note of the effects you like best . You will end up with some very nice seam finishes <br /><div><div><br /></div>Overlock thread <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/gutermann-overlock-thread" target="_blank">Overlock thread </a></div><div><br /></div><div>MOON thread is fine for overlocking <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/products/moon-thread-5000-yards" target="_blank">MOON thread</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Variagated thread <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/search?q=Variagated+thread" target="_blank">Variagated thread</a> these are only small bobbins so do take advice from Jaycotts</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There are a lot of overlocker bargains at the moment so take a look and don't hesitate to telephone for more information <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/overlockers" target="_blank">Overlockers </a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHyaUrWUMnFTiIkGeXC44M8pLngzbK2CST9Yc5ZwsyRFXS_vnJA7Kn3_qWD9qw7TctR1u5Sz0YO2uDc7gHU5xZ1mOFqJX40PYLByYfmr8G189RU_x0P3dOoKwqIVD1obVHcnd1hChbg8LKQPzaZn6a3d_niCAgKo14OGnz6vNqVE4IcoMZDiRYwibr=s2809" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2809" data-original-width="1810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHyaUrWUMnFTiIkGeXC44M8pLngzbK2CST9Yc5ZwsyRFXS_vnJA7Kn3_qWD9qw7TctR1u5Sz0YO2uDc7gHU5xZ1mOFqJX40PYLByYfmr8G189RU_x0P3dOoKwqIVD1obVHcnd1hChbg8LKQPzaZn6a3d_niCAgKo14OGnz6vNqVE4IcoMZDiRYwibr=w412-h640" width="412" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Sleeves</h4><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSmYmUPAEJEHeOyn5OrMCAfv89UDpaC0WfY4fFYl3iYkn4tazt6QE5jqI_vuXXR2yahhXEtACYcFlYJ4Alx5DWTaUP8HANypFxCYEhnlDQ4wpCKU71jwhty8wvN2EJsaMPiY8gmqxwIYVKfumAkUpSNt4uYmEZ7GYq080gMOljXWVuxmF6cIwmyTEn=s3280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSmYmUPAEJEHeOyn5OrMCAfv89UDpaC0WfY4fFYl3iYkn4tazt6QE5jqI_vuXXR2yahhXEtACYcFlYJ4Alx5DWTaUP8HANypFxCYEhnlDQ4wpCKU71jwhty8wvN2EJsaMPiY8gmqxwIYVKfumAkUpSNt4uYmEZ7GYq080gMOljXWVuxmF6cIwmyTEn=w504-h640" width="504" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>With the sleeves , I wanted them longer than the short version, but not full length , so I easily added a few inches to the shorter sleeve and folded it to make a turn up </div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn7hLYGt_HB1I2Y4KTkJU6JhbspZPPRG1ZWDz1NQ6n8vH3F6AE2ho3TKMzm8-tDVp5RN-W5i5s_1ZYAuznr01CqqnbI8tT4SSQFRv22iScl0qLAYBtq71wIaVZZTqYMoJbLN0xY6jzaNL9J4V26h3dY5-iF4m6EeT2ZLl0Y2lngz1KMoWSXRXF2H0W=s2515" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2515" data-original-width="1786" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn7hLYGt_HB1I2Y4KTkJU6JhbspZPPRG1ZWDz1NQ6n8vH3F6AE2ho3TKMzm8-tDVp5RN-W5i5s_1ZYAuznr01CqqnbI8tT4SSQFRv22iScl0qLAYBtq71wIaVZZTqYMoJbLN0xY6jzaNL9J4V26h3dY5-iF4m6EeT2ZLl0Y2lngz1KMoWSXRXF2H0W=w454-h640" width="454" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">#shownwornseated</h3><div><br /></div><div>For wheelchair users the dress is very comfortable to sit in as the lycra content allows the fabric to give when you move. This version is very short so bear that in mind. It also resists creasing when sat for long periods </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJcHJC3qM-G8L71H_Lfn6BXGd5xpbd_awiF2BpE357G7b6V7v7LNz6BWaSXggvmrOoDYek-gWCr9ShGwtumgtXqbXe7eSU1vwvHviUyZq8-E02bvsxYZWfrzqtRLwCThgfcbArR6h9yZzsDTIJctzUrC9zw-VuRch3l2n9wJZETbMhTQ5zoEK0_nyP=s3264" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJcHJC3qM-G8L71H_Lfn6BXGd5xpbd_awiF2BpE357G7b6V7v7LNz6BWaSXggvmrOoDYek-gWCr9ShGwtumgtXqbXe7eSU1vwvHviUyZq8-E02bvsxYZWfrzqtRLwCThgfcbArR6h9yZzsDTIJctzUrC9zw-VuRch3l2n9wJZETbMhTQ5zoEK0_nyP=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>One final point, this fabric bleeds so It definitely needs a good wash before cutting out. Don't use fabric conditioner and press on the wrong side .</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I hope that you like this dress. I aim my blog posts at people who are leaning to sew, or who are returning after a break. I want you to know that with sewing as with everything we learn by doing .Make what you know suits you ,enjoy the process, press every seam as you go along, and be prepared for the compliments.</div><div><br /></div><div> If something is not clear then please let Jaycotts know and they can either respond themselves or pass a message to me. </div><div><br /></div><div>To contact Jaycotts telephone them on 01244 394099</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Or use the contact form on this link <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/pages/contact" target="_blank"> Contact Jaycotts</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you to Jaycotts for the fabric and for all your support and thank you for reading this post</div><div>Next time I will be discussing Jeans and trousers </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-51491620104656128722022-08-12T21:34:00.000+01:002023-08-10T10:11:56.112+01:00How to make a Mans collarless shirt<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #351c75;">HO</span><span style="color: #351c75;">W TO MAKE A MAN'S collarless Shirt</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;">This is showing you how I make collarless shirts, my next post will show you how to add interest with a contrast yoke and piping, and it will include a collar.</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">There are many mens shirts patterns, all the major pattern companies have one.The one I am using is an old one which I adapt time and time again.</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;"><br /></span><span style="color: #351c75;">For this project I am going to be showing you how to make a shirt for a man, of course the same principal applies to making a shirt for a lady. Please do not feel daunted, it is not as difficult as it sounds.</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">I have made plenty of shirts for my other half and he delights in helping to choose the fabric but the buttons are all his own choice!</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;"><br /></span><span style="color: #351c75;">So, you will need a pattern.i am using McCalls M6044.</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">Interfacing, the weight will probably be a medium unless he intends to wear a tie with it when you would choose a heavy weight sew in. For this project though a medium should be sufficient.I am making it without a collar, but will explain how to do one with a collar on the way.</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">You will need some buttons too.and matching thread.</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">If you intend using a contrast fabric for the collar and cuff linings you will need a small piece of fabric which coordinates or clashes with the main fabric in the same weight and same fabric composition.</span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;">The reason for using the same type of fabric is that you want it to wash and wear evenly, without going limp or shrinking.</span><br />
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The fabric has been ironed and pinned together along the selvedge - this makes sure the grain is correct which is so important.<br />
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Pinning the pattern pieces on, take note of any instructions, for example, does it need to be placed on the fold?</div>
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Measure from the selvedge to the grain line. This is one of the most important things you can do when making a garment. It will hang correctly if you do this.</div>
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For the cuffs,button bands and collar facing I chose a white self -patterned fabric in the same weight. Cut it out In the same way. There is no collar in this particular design.(adapted from a commercial pattern as shown)<br />
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I am not going to cut the pockets out yet because I want them to be invisible and match up with the main body of the shirt.Once I have marked all the pattern pieces I will cut the pockets accordingly.</div>
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.We need to first of all choose our interfacing, for this one I chose a medium weight iron on. Because I want the collars and cuffs to be a little bit stiffer than the front bands I am interfacing all the pieces. (If I were putting a collar on I would probably choose a sew in heavy weight interfacing for it)</div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I want to talk to you about pockets. Men like pockets, in fact they love pockets, they like putting "things" in pockets, receipts, lighters that don't work,chewing gum, old lottery tickets, you know the sort of things.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If there is to be just one pocket it usually goes on the left, but just think a minute, if he is left handed he will appreciate it being on the right. I make two usually, because as I said, men like pockets....</span><br />
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Tonight I have been working on the cuffs.<br />
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Attach the right side of one cuff to the right side of the sleeve, adding a pleat to the sleeve where shown on the pattern. Keep the inside of the cuff free.</div>
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Now comes the bit where we have to cut them. Do take care! This is the point where you could ruin the whole thing so take it easy. Do not use a seam ripper, you are asking for disaster! Either carefully snip away with a sharp pair of pointed scissors or use a specialised tool.</div>
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To make a short sleeved shirt, there may be a cutting line on your pattern otherwise shorten the pattern to the required length. Finish the hem by turning up or you can make a turn up edge.<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Angela</span><div><span style="color: #351c75;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #351c75;">#grandadshirt #shirt #collarlessshirt #men #sewingformen </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-54147707452900255602022-08-12T10:36:00.000+01:002022-09-20T08:57:55.256+01:00Butterick B6655 in 100% Organic Cotton from Jaycotts.co.uk<p style="height: 0px; text-align: left;"></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"> Butterick B6655 in Organic cotton From Jaycotts.co.uk </h4><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqljC3pdOL0eAG8Rzk3pT061NJuMVV7MexbAqT5yHQgJjNWw4uoSUUdBPD84hepP-sFm-f4a-t10EA1F9LO6MfQ67EGjAIC7fXYiKzooawuVc3l_OxwvrGQXpLkteJwfp4TIMs9xQTBaElEWuqBJq5OuviJclw7Q3SgE6gVRYkpH8AIUqL9lBN43Fa/s1024/20220415_125901-COLLAGE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqljC3pdOL0eAG8Rzk3pT061NJuMVV7MexbAqT5yHQgJjNWw4uoSUUdBPD84hepP-sFm-f4a-t10EA1F9LO6MfQ67EGjAIC7fXYiKzooawuVc3l_OxwvrGQXpLkteJwfp4TIMs9xQTBaElEWuqBJq5OuviJclw7Q3SgE6gVRYkpH8AIUqL9lBN43Fa/w640-h640/20220415_125901-COLLAGE.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>When you think of Jaycotts what instantly springs to mind? Most people answer sewing machines, patterns or thread. Well yes, that is perfectly correct , But when did you last look at their website, because they are now major suppliers of exceptionally high quality organic cotton fabric. <div><br /><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoPKkpcHeSgfWLyB2tKMfCf00unNQ78_gJ4L1L0tbNIb0_POb62XS_hTYkEFEvI7feaxFcwslwa45V4epPIHv94kAU08-EEh8NkFXjRjBrRrlt3nCR3n0WTW7j5ejJzgSFJFxKTL57X3-XZvYNXxdLBguc-1n3EaxLOaNPy-FY5QmTQxNJSPnXomk/s2084/SmartSelect_20220407-112311_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2084" data-original-width="1294" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoPKkpcHeSgfWLyB2tKMfCf00unNQ78_gJ4L1L0tbNIb0_POb62XS_hTYkEFEvI7feaxFcwslwa45V4epPIHv94kAU08-EEh8NkFXjRjBrRrlt3nCR3n0WTW7j5ejJzgSFJFxKTL57X3-XZvYNXxdLBguc-1n3EaxLOaNPy-FY5QmTQxNJSPnXomk/w398-h640/SmartSelect_20220407-112311_Chrome.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><p style="text-align: left;">The fabric I used to make my dress is a wonderful organic cotton. You can view the range available on <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/organic-fabric" target="_blank">Organic Cotton from Jaycotts <br /></a>The photo above shows just a very small selection available , there are more on the link and even more instore</p></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/organic-fabric" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span> </a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxYas-gxmxK35lN_gpBl1ue-HU7WfElgk0jC2UTmHiFNA54FgPRGNcXMejT2GENps6b72YJjiN8bLNVuiNZYg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The fabric I used for this dress is <a href="Jhttps://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/organic-fabric" target="_blank">Crossweave organic cotton</a><br /><br /><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwHnnspUNB6OjiczOuOvCKUMUEt6PbM4_IAKvDOKXwvGqFEjIbVPwnYLEjZPt_xPTOi3ApELTspewVvSMOk19sMgVoPZ1WChc-xKgjacaCcJWtDkkyju_14-oL-3ygk5pNOj4BGgcM4cNwtYDsp6w7ZafwgK0nI-UbfzT9YgbxOkDgb-_iHRPTETZV/s973/SmartSelect_20220415-133219_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="973" data-original-width="803" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwHnnspUNB6OjiczOuOvCKUMUEt6PbM4_IAKvDOKXwvGqFEjIbVPwnYLEjZPt_xPTOi3ApELTspewVvSMOk19sMgVoPZ1WChc-xKgjacaCcJWtDkkyju_14-oL-3ygk5pNOj4BGgcM4cNwtYDsp6w7ZafwgK0nI-UbfzT9YgbxOkDgb-_iHRPTETZV/w528-h640/SmartSelect_20220415-133219_Chrome.jpg" width="528" /></a></div><br /><br />Crossweave fabrics are much like chambray in that the warp and weft are different colours. In this particular fabric the different coloured threads are woven in such a way as to produce spots on both sides. The fabric is fully reversible giving you endless options for use.<br /><br />Before you do anything else you must wash and iron the fabric , this is to get rid of excess dye and to allow the fabric to shrink. Do not skip this step as fabrics can shrink as much as 10% during the first wash</div><span></span><div><br /></div><div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqOKz8QLLCCJNPsFfspoXdUomDG4JwrD04GHCpVJkI83QTKsUCD1HmSXPL_e0no-tk5lGbTo3a7U-JvjsFTGda0MHz2KrPWEp1fhbv4czfjOhbdjZRVZYS5MPElLSIBjMwBqBBjVUf0_9MoMd-bamMMrS_GX3MCaM_zPQDEf2HYNzRMtNznACsTpgH" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqOKz8QLLCCJNPsFfspoXdUomDG4JwrD04GHCpVJkI83QTKsUCD1HmSXPL_e0no-tk5lGbTo3a7U-JvjsFTGda0MHz2KrPWEp1fhbv4czfjOhbdjZRVZYS5MPElLSIBjMwBqBBjVUf0_9MoMd-bamMMrS_GX3MCaM_zPQDEf2HYNzRMtNznACsTpgH=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />The pattern I decided to use is this very elegant summer dress, <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/butterick/products/https-jaycotts-co-uk-products-sewing-pattern-b6655" target="_blank">Butterick 6655<br /></a>At first glance the pattern looks complicated with a button front. But it is actually deceptive as the front band and buttons are purely decorative. The dress fastens with a back zip. I feel that anyone with a basic knowledge sewing can achieve very good results with this pattern and fabric combination. <br />Be warned that this dress is very fitted so take your measurements carefully and compare them to the pattern. If in any doubt whatsoever go up a size and if you make a toile first you will make me - and you - very happy.</div><div>I automatically cut the side seams 1" wide, sometimes I need it, sometimes I don't but its nice to be able to loosen the fit at times. For example I like day dresses a little looser and comfortable for sitting , more formal dresses I like tailored to my figure. Plus if you have a wider seam allowance there is room for adjustment later.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJErIbSWvokUdpYqDH8xTUZmj51mW8gFJsE8cYjrIr9lsnf3lZd2th5PnPbrbj9u1xBYOWgaNTm_CEzoo_8wXkKG7du4iTW5oUzIMGzOm01GVou8OLJ9ooweGR_XS7lNx_FwoGAEBm978YiEgLT__u9COHAQAJR4UykD01eyJOtUUbRXi6eh8u9jEg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJErIbSWvokUdpYqDH8xTUZmj51mW8gFJsE8cYjrIr9lsnf3lZd2th5PnPbrbj9u1xBYOWgaNTm_CEzoo_8wXkKG7du4iTW5oUzIMGzOm01GVou8OLJ9ooweGR_XS7lNx_FwoGAEBm978YiEgLT__u9COHAQAJR4UykD01eyJOtUUbRXi6eh8u9jEg=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />What is your preferred method of inserting a zipper? I feel that sewing ought to be a pleasurable experience and if for example the pattern suggests an invisible zipper and you absolutely hate doing them, choose another method. </div><div>There is a fabulous choice of zips so go with whatever insertion method you like best, do look at the huge selection of zips available <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/pages/zips" target="_blank">all manner of Zips</a></div><div><br />I have recently started to sew lapped zippers because I like the way they look, and if I am sewing a vintage 40s style garment ,which I enjoy wearing, the method is more true to that era.<br />Invisible zips are not hard to sew and they do tend to have nicer pulls, but I really do believe that patterns are a guide and it is up to the maker to personalise it however they want. </div><div>My lapped zip is just as neat as an invisible zip<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAdNJ6Ujc3f_CDQKbgeJ9KUroQxG5YPIaAUjPJyTxsykApqWZH4CVrPaKnPCrcOQUzMZQoFJnjHkXFNtFcihDHp1RPQup2Xqh_Uny5Cl5hg-kwdx8_09Et2o7ULbLM4k6ur6qdBATAPNveDSRTH4OSEu2fFPc-0mFkpcL-Z20DlrSWklWdHvAi5t_8" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYRLaUhqHxU5bY4TEriivJtR4cTOmqhEN0lMJFe_usBiPqzc9wU-6fK6Y0Gzpt89eLS3tiHTADQ9R7zlGtodj7xS2a6UFx90y6jxfEuYi2QvZmAClC-YkB_5k-rDz7-32_hgA7oTWW4Flj01W4VQkzI7LXtBOCIIHFTFgNsXwymGZ3J5-5brKQEhEC/w640-h400/20220416_090754.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br />another option is a sewing gauge like this one <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/measure/products/hemline-sewing-gauge" target="_blank">Hemline sewinggauge<br /></a>the pattern called for 12 buttons but I chose larger ones and 12 was too many, so in the end I used 9 of these large buttons, odd numbers look better I feel.</p></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTznWCrgW1BxBWG97xbkh9dezcZxsw0n_Qoo1inlrsLCigoG-NxCqkf-Ix1D58nYmoq43Dwavu66cSyVnxhxPrTDS2GfVUG0jDtxY2e7KEfoedEhTuNwas85TSZhwmrTS1aTRs11dwjqJS-JEluez80_TwZkELfJIuEjdL4junJ1EXOsixoFXt4g44" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTznWCrgW1BxBWG97xbkh9dezcZxsw0n_Qoo1inlrsLCigoG-NxCqkf-Ix1D58nYmoq43Dwavu66cSyVnxhxPrTDS2GfVUG0jDtxY2e7KEfoedEhTuNwas85TSZhwmrTS1aTRs11dwjqJS-JEluez80_TwZkELfJIuEjdL4junJ1EXOsixoFXt4g44=w400-h640" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">A lucky find </h4><p style="text-align: left;">I found this new (with tags ) but rather dull linen jacket in a charity shop and knew that with minor restyling it would match the dress perfectly. The fabric is the same colour as the dress fabric,</p><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiV_BgzTuw_cfe3LsyCiFQIaTdtgAK7oplNPxYtMESdb94nKy_1CnsxgMBo9H4AJn00nWO4VieXLu7Md0skM7owI1OS_883uIRJjTKwCqpuFP9rgFP4LLOwx3iZTJskEiUsSOhE8V6UVN1EfO0LxgKj6YpXWLUt_thDOSvm181bzVyNHLMKCqPsMR6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiV_BgzTuw_cfe3LsyCiFQIaTdtgAK7oplNPxYtMESdb94nKy_1CnsxgMBo9H4AJn00nWO4VieXLu7Md0skM7owI1OS_883uIRJjTKwCqpuFP9rgFP4LLOwx3iZTJskEiUsSOhE8V6UVN1EfO0LxgKj6YpXWLUt_thDOSvm181bzVyNHLMKCqPsMR6=w640-h400" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br />firstly I whip stitched over all the topstitching with a blue button thread, then I changed the button to match the ones on the dress, and it is as simple as that. It just took a couple of evenings to complete</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdr2zA7mqcPiftycwpgCalq_NHPoeMuiOAdNJU6PNs_dyjE7-r0Zw8fXp1P0NJoOG9GRTSbpWUhTpGWEvdhTOSQEEjntBT1xqi6y9fpwWaTzFV__-WSnF3uSuk80C1OaPN_fIb0Vv4P284hapP28S2YuzCG455_c5NC08v7YOG7KmxP_KudClZHQcp/s4128/20220416_091752.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4128" data-original-width="2580" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdr2zA7mqcPiftycwpgCalq_NHPoeMuiOAdNJU6PNs_dyjE7-r0Zw8fXp1P0NJoOG9GRTSbpWUhTpGWEvdhTOSQEEjntBT1xqi6y9fpwWaTzFV__-WSnF3uSuk80C1OaPN_fIb0Vv4P284hapP28S2YuzCG455_c5NC08v7YOG7KmxP_KudClZHQcp/w400-h640/20220416_091752.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br />You may not like wearing a jacket but you cannot argue that it is a useful addition and for £4 it was a real bargain. Personally I wear jackets a lot, I cannot have too many.</p><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUWb371MuVu0-7Ai44hxBGeR7ctfOL2NhSvjIUrkI7qgLoSQ0J6-qtZNvwkdQ9-4a_Yqdo1070569moFdv_Rv0ij8BM86kLb3Py72sYgWn0gLy0IjMGXUIDVQCzRQw9gBOQOe1fMEargooC-8eI_4_CQ7GkH8vZRdu5o7gcUYmhWUiQUeRX4h0uu8P" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="227" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUWb371MuVu0-7Ai44hxBGeR7ctfOL2NhSvjIUrkI7qgLoSQ0J6-qtZNvwkdQ9-4a_Yqdo1070569moFdv_Rv0ij8BM86kLb3Py72sYgWn0gLy0IjMGXUIDVQCzRQw9gBOQOe1fMEargooC-8eI_4_CQ7GkH8vZRdu5o7gcUYmhWUiQUeRX4h0uu8P=w453-h640" width="453" /></a></div><br /><br />The laid back feel of this organic cotton fabric coupled with a beautiful dress fabric makes for a very wearable summer dress.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuXvh-Xuf5nbD1W2nH8Yg69iQGzCn3qiDGY7qvezlS_cu4inTR4_4DHZKMkhyZeahmQ-pV-HSGErPZsSHPKrGJHVMv6phP_BD5VOeYzSG_pQlyHiNgKw4Toixe6cUUnjuebq7pCC12lg3raLNTQm0mTybQgX93NQfrk4gMdtaAGm8GHLc9XM5kqPlr" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="207" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuXvh-Xuf5nbD1W2nH8Yg69iQGzCn3qiDGY7qvezlS_cu4inTR4_4DHZKMkhyZeahmQ-pV-HSGErPZsSHPKrGJHVMv6phP_BD5VOeYzSG_pQlyHiNgKw4Toixe6cUUnjuebq7pCC12lg3raLNTQm0mTybQgX93NQfrk4gMdtaAGm8GHLc9XM5kqPlr=w413-h640" width="413" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> For comfort in hot weather don't make the dress too tight , if you do it alters the wearability from everyday to smart and that is perfectly fine but not what I was aiming for . My clothes need to be functional and comfortable enough for everyday wear but nice enough for lunches with my friends.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXC95qMAQ7Oz8Lz1svFHQVnnT6PDUSAukGtpLW_zadJinXC4nUXBuDgMFQD4Dtidqh2xD-gSNVSFRYb8__nTxsvhTLBVpzA_XSApuj7OXUOtMv7V3-ukMgAYNXIjbNdVb09JIkwIRL0epTx55IXKB77FHJ2tjOTrxoCT36Z4Gg25DIbW2YufONgIVJ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="205" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXC95qMAQ7Oz8Lz1svFHQVnnT6PDUSAukGtpLW_zadJinXC4nUXBuDgMFQD4Dtidqh2xD-gSNVSFRYb8__nTxsvhTLBVpzA_XSApuj7OXUOtMv7V3-ukMgAYNXIjbNdVb09JIkwIRL0epTx55IXKB77FHJ2tjOTrxoCT36Z4Gg25DIbW2YufONgIVJ=w411-h640" width="411" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br />Think about how you like to dress and ask yourself if it suits your lifestyle now. You should be able to put on anything in your wardrobe and know that it looks good , is practical and makes you feel good. If it doesn't then it may be time for a major sort out.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">#shownwornseated</h4><p></p></div><div><p></p></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2IaDyqEL9UnzUsDKdmpPcBAWZmYZAc1kJq9jB-U02B3cXyRw-BIYgVmameAI6AIOf2GG4gG81Qeygiqfk7YCzQo1GYoEd5JTfjAmUI2CftGX7ZtBuUx-zf_mfAXt2xETUhaWoieZjqyvgAssa0jWJ552CJIe26c2pSGj0DcRaXXzdcnd5rKdDl7gN" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="259" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2IaDyqEL9UnzUsDKdmpPcBAWZmYZAc1kJq9jB-U02B3cXyRw-BIYgVmameAI6AIOf2GG4gG81Qeygiqfk7YCzQo1GYoEd5JTfjAmUI2CftGX7ZtBuUx-zf_mfAXt2xETUhaWoieZjqyvgAssa0jWJ552CJIe26c2pSGj0DcRaXXzdcnd5rKdDl7gN=w517-h640" width="517" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">If you have any questions about any of the products used in making this dress then do contact </span><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/" style="font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">Jaycotts.co.uk</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> you can telephone them on </span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">01244 394099</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for reading this blog. </div></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><div style="text-align: center;">Angela</div></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><div style="text-align: center;">Sewangelicthreads </div></span></h4></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The post is on Jaycotts blog too <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/blogs/news/butterick-pattern-b6655-in-organic-cotton-fabric" target="_blank">My posts on Jaycotts.co.uk blog</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-75788327229230876002022-07-09T22:25:00.006+01:002022-07-10T13:23:09.381+01:00Lapped Zipper Insertion. A tutorial <p> </p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Most garment need a closure of some sort. This is my favourite </h3><h1 style="text-align: left;">The lapped zipper Tutorial </h1><p>There are three basic ways of inserting a zipper - lapped, centered and invisible. I am going to show you how I insert a lapped zipper which is my preferred choice.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmRdTqyem316MVBvxBu1dMDLZDe33NBTWNuQwSq1cYTfBr4LbpzSIOfyMHkgfxX1rbeQENvK_YHbv0kCGBLDaJQGlcsXwibuEiZNhhIXUl26kpUDwKbUTYfWAiR7PoYKO_hWyYSD01B-NSN7IKf0czQce8TB9jZVnZM0zd2nMcuzSLIID-1WRgmNKU/s4128/20220709_191311.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmRdTqyem316MVBvxBu1dMDLZDe33NBTWNuQwSq1cYTfBr4LbpzSIOfyMHkgfxX1rbeQENvK_YHbv0kCGBLDaJQGlcsXwibuEiZNhhIXUl26kpUDwKbUTYfWAiR7PoYKO_hWyYSD01B-NSN7IKf0czQce8TB9jZVnZM0zd2nMcuzSLIID-1WRgmNKU/w640-h400/20220709_191311.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>There are many different ways of sewing a lapped zipper, over the years I have found a method which works and is easy to sew and I want to share it with you.</p><p><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnwxLB-JCXs9BG5Zhq6IVFYeN3LtZCW2tHH7khGob2dAgMx0K1xygY9nzk9iqPfyu2AP8PYPR9KiPw9m_W2bGS2NnzEPUPzW3EGtcLyz0ZaU3yV-orJqkVBMSZjBntvjIuJIBaMEJ29aUCna3F7_kPu2B_GLh7t9NoazreTU8_3-B9V8yTuyvpSli/s1532/SmartSelect_20220709-213936_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1209" data-original-width="1532" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnwxLB-JCXs9BG5Zhq6IVFYeN3LtZCW2tHH7khGob2dAgMx0K1xygY9nzk9iqPfyu2AP8PYPR9KiPw9m_W2bGS2NnzEPUPzW3EGtcLyz0ZaU3yV-orJqkVBMSZjBntvjIuJIBaMEJ29aUCna3F7_kPu2B_GLh7t9NoazreTU8_3-B9V8yTuyvpSli/w640-h506/SmartSelect_20220709-213936_Chrome.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>You need an ordinary closed end zip, all colours and sizes are stocked by Jaycotts.co.uk <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/ykk-regular-closed-end-zips-nylon" target="_blank">Zippers</a> so do look . </p><p>Why choose a lapped zipper? I find it to be incredibly neat, professional looking , and it is easy to sew. As you know I trained as a Tailor and this was the preferred zip application even then, except it was faced and stitched entirely by hand. Whether you sew it by hand or machine your zipper will be totally hidden and you will only see one row of stitching.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheKP7ujuJ-vVtQW7GlxWmqcxpOsHCog91uZMUV6EqgP2tBLCIHm_TAczTjMTety9ONoJYfSnrE-yEQZ1sbZX5nCEXY-pCTs6mnVyXqWf3Pg2UcHUhjBy5Za73fFbFDeEVjUPBiKr1XFf2bJP-R3csOvTbNmmXeAfggU8yTBQ5YutjdoOepnriEMcJ/s2841/20220709_214616~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="2841" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheKP7ujuJ-vVtQW7GlxWmqcxpOsHCog91uZMUV6EqgP2tBLCIHm_TAczTjMTety9ONoJYfSnrE-yEQZ1sbZX5nCEXY-pCTs6mnVyXqWf3Pg2UcHUhjBy5Za73fFbFDeEVjUPBiKr1XFf2bJP-R3csOvTbNmmXeAfggU8yTBQ5YutjdoOepnriEMcJ/w640-h346/20220709_214616~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>It is also very comfortable for a side zipper which can otherwise irritate the skin on the inside of your upper arm.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYLlmZPkn_hrm9_tdymIe8giPFxJt0JdclpDHblIjrjNoqoq2VfgK9Nj3bctc5I-hOl6WuqQln7EV4vVp7bRm1piuM5SprLSfmM5eeuRsPqiqtQRKpFRCGp6AG2QLsQ7z43yqXFIICdPwCMVuDVEmNPZ7-_K_gtE5NZofCOkQJvRAaXliGm6kSgt_/s4128/20220709_111433.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYLlmZPkn_hrm9_tdymIe8giPFxJt0JdclpDHblIjrjNoqoq2VfgK9Nj3bctc5I-hOl6WuqQln7EV4vVp7bRm1piuM5SprLSfmM5eeuRsPqiqtQRKpFRCGp6AG2QLsQ7z43yqXFIICdPwCMVuDVEmNPZ7-_K_gtE5NZofCOkQJvRAaXliGm6kSgt_/w640-h400/20220709_111433.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>You will need to start the process at cutting out stage. Check the length of your zip against the pattern to make sure it is the right length, it needs to extend a little beyond the top of the fabric.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQ_S0q4gzIhnCf5R_UR7LMLY_MrQmJhUKrjNq21pYJ20Zx8-IbcT28B7OXhl9v8-LGxgmoHVYttXxyT9YwKtxSZG_uT2S4wANz2vWD0ZFS2PV9f6mus4BhueZK24_qISSkTMTsnIn_-ZxkffTV87nw-j_7tLguAyT1tzXEXY1wzuAwCVyhYKL4vBC/s4128/20220709_161858.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQ_S0q4gzIhnCf5R_UR7LMLY_MrQmJhUKrjNq21pYJ20Zx8-IbcT28B7OXhl9v8-LGxgmoHVYttXxyT9YwKtxSZG_uT2S4wANz2vWD0ZFS2PV9f6mus4BhueZK24_qISSkTMTsnIn_-ZxkffTV87nw-j_7tLguAyT1tzXEXY1wzuAwCVyhYKL4vBC/w640-h400/20220709_161858.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Cut the seam allowance where the zip will go to exactly one inch , then cut the fabric out. This is the back of a dress.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GwiGz_wfQ-vdV7kqfWstww9yj3nkh_0bblR9XoE2S_HN17B5zgyYsnjOdaoAMvvSEFXnfIVLzt8js98R3pOt5qGpeJz5_fCV1D5jlcI_bMR1KbUYqKKqQXQ_Bb-Nw1NfrmfsUr55ygHzG4D41DG0jc6PZN_ui1DvTGSuYGCmXnjnOr0X69-jfLM3/s4128/20220709_183015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GwiGz_wfQ-vdV7kqfWstww9yj3nkh_0bblR9XoE2S_HN17B5zgyYsnjOdaoAMvvSEFXnfIVLzt8js98R3pOt5qGpeJz5_fCV1D5jlcI_bMR1KbUYqKKqQXQ_Bb-Nw1NfrmfsUr55ygHzG4D41DG0jc6PZN_ui1DvTGSuYGCmXnjnOr0X69-jfLM3/w640-h400/20220709_183015.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Stitch the centre back seam up to the zip extention, securing your stitches firmly at the top. Then press the centre back seam open.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9i6GP0nJlHnFirqvb7uMFH-NozNxGaEJ0rdLd_aD_DehDYTyFIz9gZeHwXMMnIrM-zNqPWVrHi26pxqbkjoDdDaCS4eIUG8X1c10wZau-lNhqCSmtkTPDDApZ0QscLCIivkAkIh5Di8E5eMfsVVLCepGmDK0YYN4Hs_RgwRY5p2YcOHYxM4D7O_Ju/s4128/20220709_183517.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9i6GP0nJlHnFirqvb7uMFH-NozNxGaEJ0rdLd_aD_DehDYTyFIz9gZeHwXMMnIrM-zNqPWVrHi26pxqbkjoDdDaCS4eIUG8X1c10wZau-lNhqCSmtkTPDDApZ0QscLCIivkAkIh5Di8E5eMfsVVLCepGmDK0YYN4Hs_RgwRY5p2YcOHYxM4D7O_Ju/w640-h400/20220709_183517.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Working on the LEFT side press the seam allowance under by exactly one inch .This will become the underlap. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV-wBdke84o90WxEjt5F0IMUBme6MU_1KP8NSDnEGLWoUO803FVvmTc8Oc9aMWoywuIDvJ8ARqGU1_DmOhnMkaEzymQ5GymicAxc-pMMcl8gcb_hQwaldEEeI2bd_xZ2oOaJYeTbV2GKkgFhVT_DE9uH22Dj7niAKgnuo0pPZbVTmAWrubt3amW3V8/s4128/20220709_183556.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV-wBdke84o90WxEjt5F0IMUBme6MU_1KP8NSDnEGLWoUO803FVvmTc8Oc9aMWoywuIDvJ8ARqGU1_DmOhnMkaEzymQ5GymicAxc-pMMcl8gcb_hQwaldEEeI2bd_xZ2oOaJYeTbV2GKkgFhVT_DE9uH22Dj7niAKgnuo0pPZbVTmAWrubt3amW3V8/w640-h400/20220709_183556.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Then on the RIGHT side press the seam allowance under by 3/4" this will form the overlap </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZtdv3xL5uFmJGOj7IqGxDZoiz1MCszKpLEzY__Zgb17KPAhVEWi975CJQg2w7FL_-Uqq4hpz-KXyKTIMdSZdVITDVLvFMVFN38DcmBYZzRk_E_LusTmS3Nl5XfDwGMmQbieOzOJ1O1RdcLRFMt1O2tf7bUmc4wAc74_aF1oEOCnpSE8yOMgVYPMt/s4128/20220709_185306.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZtdv3xL5uFmJGOj7IqGxDZoiz1MCszKpLEzY__Zgb17KPAhVEWi975CJQg2w7FL_-Uqq4hpz-KXyKTIMdSZdVITDVLvFMVFN38DcmBYZzRk_E_LusTmS3Nl5XfDwGMmQbieOzOJ1O1RdcLRFMt1O2tf7bUmc4wAc74_aF1oEOCnpSE8yOMgVYPMt/w640-h400/20220709_185306.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Place the closed zipper underneath the underlay, right side up. Then zipper teeth should be at the very edge of the underlay crease. Pin it in place and using a normal zipper foot stitch directly next to the left of the zipper teeth</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdB5qbSF2eToMTMWXhTYFjN-DXpmXU26U-OfeqkecyxfFTWdaQZiZf7wtUn5B2qJReiMZtQwQ1RaaUL8zSg6MqsJEUE0EYR_ZI7nWaNnG-_q7ZDPg5GJrAt9nBZ5hNauwkbn3AIRAXR_V36dz4LEwbuzEAqojiJrOujaQk6gwgUEpjuP1gWd-pJyS/s4128/20220709_190006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdB5qbSF2eToMTMWXhTYFjN-DXpmXU26U-OfeqkecyxfFTWdaQZiZf7wtUn5B2qJReiMZtQwQ1RaaUL8zSg6MqsJEUE0EYR_ZI7nWaNnG-_q7ZDPg5GJrAt9nBZ5hNauwkbn3AIRAXR_V36dz4LEwbuzEAqojiJrOujaQk6gwgUEpjuP1gWd-pJyS/w640-h400/20220709_190006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>This will all make sense when you try it I promise..</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitw90E2Aj-f-Lzlnq0LLwhlChxs5_BXhUcMzyr5GdL8-rXhzbgdwEQL2fdOatJ-gafA_iZXqnts5W4fyoj2-k5GPeaWhh5n3o1i4_fsHFJB8ajTA2tFR8dQkt_j1nNDz5FD3HusWvkPOWkrOTrMVe_xM9EKiFGtw5XrRJlu6JsVx9BfR9Hz218M61H/s4128/20220709_190332.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitw90E2Aj-f-Lzlnq0LLwhlChxs5_BXhUcMzyr5GdL8-rXhzbgdwEQL2fdOatJ-gafA_iZXqnts5W4fyoj2-k5GPeaWhh5n3o1i4_fsHFJB8ajTA2tFR8dQkt_j1nNDz5FD3HusWvkPOWkrOTrMVe_xM9EKiFGtw5XrRJlu6JsVx9BfR9Hz218M61H/w640-h400/20220709_190332.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Place your overlay carefully on top of the zip and underlay. This is where I like to use masking tape to hold everything in place. I put it so that I can easily topstitch the right side and bottom of the zipper this simple little trick really does make a huge difference to the ease of application , and the appearance</p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXgpPq3cb_75AVcl9-hPsdfd07sYw0XRFYgYyh-nt1RJNJ8ZILegcPU0FjTQidCKxvCFaV26XXuXfbUrhjWlr-QUAzsNmK2nBRgAVOt0o4OXA7KpwjjjLhYM5Zowul-ieQSV9GAU5keFoIEFS_B0cfoeZHAGNYgJPtNYe6VNKGGT8U2ivO6FfqOi_/s4128/20220709_191323.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifXgpPq3cb_75AVcl9-hPsdfd07sYw0XRFYgYyh-nt1RJNJ8ZILegcPU0FjTQidCKxvCFaV26XXuXfbUrhjWlr-QUAzsNmK2nBRgAVOt0o4OXA7KpwjjjLhYM5Zowul-ieQSV9GAU5keFoIEFS_B0cfoeZHAGNYgJPtNYe6VNKGGT8U2ivO6FfqOi_/w640-h400/20220709_191323.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The zipper is now in place and on the wrong side all you can see are two lines of stitching </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98Rc5C0Ydp1A5PAPzIkZy0XWnzvurqBB81t8MhYmuVzy25u_Rf0dxCVt3S-qrk9yZjk64Q3Nzx8hSSebs3K9mKx7Kv4aVBYVDFIMtcUlBlXvbKfL_tJiAYNFIFrqeFrxxwXJh04K7ePwmHmAA6V50D16KoT6OUD_H65gsIX52UYmBXbIX_T23iWUE/s4128/20220709_191311.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98Rc5C0Ydp1A5PAPzIkZy0XWnzvurqBB81t8MhYmuVzy25u_Rf0dxCVt3S-qrk9yZjk64Q3Nzx8hSSebs3K9mKx7Kv4aVBYVDFIMtcUlBlXvbKfL_tJiAYNFIFrqeFrxxwXJh04K7ePwmHmAA6V50D16KoT6OUD_H65gsIX52UYmBXbIX_T23iWUE/w640-h400/20220709_191311.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>The right side is beautiful in my opinion , there is no sight of the zip which is neatly covered. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtq1fy3pqv90QaxN8NOsJXbLufGxJ71vY_Dcl0RRJvwPHlGBp5EgGPDBb0OQUaiBME-EyAHrr134rvD79fEOHnDgsdGKgijMT_eakboYaUqEfxypFRVyeAxUojahrvq-rxgkHIkCUD34RT_NaC6omV_vjFrlj_pih3Cyn4q-UIknvz-4SDmTs0AKyV/s4128/20220709_191242.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtq1fy3pqv90QaxN8NOsJXbLufGxJ71vY_Dcl0RRJvwPHlGBp5EgGPDBb0OQUaiBME-EyAHrr134rvD79fEOHnDgsdGKgijMT_eakboYaUqEfxypFRVyeAxUojahrvq-rxgkHIkCUD34RT_NaC6omV_vjFrlj_pih3Cyn4q-UIknvz-4SDmTs0AKyV/w640-h400/20220709_191242.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Later on in your garment construction you can deal with the top of the zipper by trumming it to size and bar stitching the top. I would do this at the facing stage</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzc39TaE56AXYzDGpcEEOuYPGZvCe8EE116ZHIHHMUnug_uf4pXNLj-jY8bUb5ugNiuMp2fprqQTANYTQ6sF2J8O45ueIHdfQ2cbdSTc5SIbrAQlO1uXbLTzbZB9x076a_BxDk3BHPK-Qd9dep9v_2S3QQst8eXKBQLjHNHUC6B9tfF_bodAOo-Wur/s2096/20220414_181100~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2096" data-original-width="1350" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzc39TaE56AXYzDGpcEEOuYPGZvCe8EE116ZHIHHMUnug_uf4pXNLj-jY8bUb5ugNiuMp2fprqQTANYTQ6sF2J8O45ueIHdfQ2cbdSTc5SIbrAQlO1uXbLTzbZB9x076a_BxDk3BHPK-Qd9dep9v_2S3QQst8eXKBQLjHNHUC6B9tfF_bodAOo-Wur/w412-h640/20220414_181100~2.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div>This dress is on my blog <a href="https://www.sewangelicthreads.co.uk/2022/04/butterick-b6655-in-100-organic-cotton.html" target="_blank">Organic Cotton Dress </a></div><div>Do click on the link and read the post,, it is a stunning dress. The fabrics are from <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/organic-fabric" target="_blank"> </a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Do have a practice at inserting a lapped zipper, it's fabulous on a pair of trousers ,</div><div><br /></div><div> Angela</div><div> Sewangelicthreads </div><div>.</div><div><br /></div><div>#sewing #Sewangelicthreads #sewingblog #blogger #sewist #tutorial #zipper #lappedzipper #isew #memade #handmade #organiccottonfabric #organiccotton #dress </div><div>#sewingteacher </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-72931623792222858252022-07-01T16:16:00.004+01:002022-07-15T20:42:21.767+01:00 The OLISO-TG1600-SMART-IRON from Jaycotts.co.uk, Reinvented for Sewing and Quilting <h2 style="text-align: left;"> A review of the OLISO-TG1600-SMART-IRON </h2><h3 style="text-align: center;">From Jaycotts.co.uk </h3><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDD-AgMI2mph59KOXAM5A-Ipv8nPt5TdUTsaqoJ0Gn19XU5dnfi8jMU87yYtQsYmmQvXAjLEpo9p_fJXhxM0TQ-aSLgIR8CKPkjiFFUA85V5PN0_NcTcKQUwWpuUPZeyqR1JUxR_k4NZnrb8oh3oLFezDVm1Or4vE5Aq2awmNq977EYqSaQYprsG9/s1101/SmartSelect_20220630-211716_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="919" data-original-width="1101" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDD-AgMI2mph59KOXAM5A-Ipv8nPt5TdUTsaqoJ0Gn19XU5dnfi8jMU87yYtQsYmmQvXAjLEpo9p_fJXhxM0TQ-aSLgIR8CKPkjiFFUA85V5PN0_NcTcKQUwWpuUPZeyqR1JUxR_k4NZnrb8oh3oLFezDVm1Or4vE5Aq2awmNq977EYqSaQYprsG9/w640-h534/SmartSelect_20220630-211716_Chrome.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br />Choosing your iron is as important as choosing your sewing machine. A good sewist will set the ironing board up every time she sits down at to sew. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br />Why is this important? Put simply if you press every seam and every dart as you sew them you will end up with a far superior garment to one you did not bother to press as you went along. It is the different between Handmade and Homemade . Handmade is special, it is bespoke, and it looks and feels great to wear. A garment which is not put together with care will never look professional. <br />It stands to reason that your iron must fulfill all the functions needed to produce a high quality garment, this one hits the spot totally - and more<br />You will have taken a great deal of time and effort choosing your sewing machine and as your iron is equally as important it makes perfect sense to choose a high quality iron too, <br />Your iron is used just as much as your sewing machine so why skimp on quality? </p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><blockquote><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></blockquote><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBrpNveVO7ejKPVFeTBI7siwpeU_MRcQJXkBBO7agAbqhKreP6VoQT0d5qM1MvNgPFoE-U6jnMyqKFHs1grC7uTM297b2jgYRfMVAemrbH3AgRH7nrr-lVZeIQ6Venus2AXY1IXWOQ6s1MATdGf2YrSQvZu20sHi8a6a-fTwf6pwa0EcObqd4FaiKh/s2463/20220630_143837~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2463" data-original-width="2398" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBrpNveVO7ejKPVFeTBI7siwpeU_MRcQJXkBBO7agAbqhKreP6VoQT0d5qM1MvNgPFoE-U6jnMyqKFHs1grC7uTM297b2jgYRfMVAemrbH3AgRH7nrr-lVZeIQ6Venus2AXY1IXWOQ6s1MATdGf2YrSQvZu20sHi8a6a-fTwf6pwa0EcObqd4FaiKh/w624-h640/20220630_143837~2.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><br /></div><p>I am very fortunate to have one of these fabulous irons, and I am totally in love with it<br />Do look at the information and specifications on Jaycotts.co.uk Web site, where you can also order your own <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/ironing/products/oliso-proplus-smart-iron" target="_blank">The Oliso-proplus-smart-iron</a></p><p><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/ironing/products/oliso-proplus-smart-iron" target="_blank"><br /> </a>So, if you are fascinated by facts then just jump straight to this link, otherwise come back and read it later. </p><p><br /></p><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/AVvXsEgNW-FPdF-V8gomXSYexaZDKw8MXYhHa_ixE6fQGS_AKUnxnBWMXO9c2XjyqnqsPkKsj_Xqi299YVgzcnS6kso6UvN5lM_mXlkpEYezixACZP3ZdnPtsdSFu7U-CGu2AqSbv5Xy4Yh-xYA_XYqwCKHh_fUCaA65N_L8DSWkaCXv6wCe9mmvrhfeA7-H/s4128/20220630_145515.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNW-FPdF-V8gomXSYexaZDKw8MXYhHa_ixE6fQGS_AKUnxnBWMXO9c2XjyqnqsPkKsj_Xqi299YVgzcnS6kso6UvN5lM_mXlkpEYezixACZP3ZdnPtsdSFu7U-CGu2AqSbv5Xy4Yh-xYA_XYqwCKHh_fUCaA65N_L8DSWkaCXv6wCe9mmvrhfeA7-H/w640-h400/20220630_145515.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attaching interfacing </td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><br /><p style="text-align: left;">So, why is it important to choose a good iron to complement your sewing machine?<br />When I was at college the very first lessons were devoted to pressing and ironing. We learned the difference between each, we learned how to shrink fabric before cutting it out and the importance of pressing darts and seams without leaving an impression on the right side of the fabric. We also learned how to mould and manipulate fabric , we shrank one seam and stretched another and we learned how to put shape into the garment giving it a 3D appearance. All this work for a whole term on the many wonderful effects we could achieve just with the humble iron.<br /> <br />This was deemed so important that we spent weeks just with our irons before sewing anything . I was studying Tailoring and it was easy to see what a huge difference correct pressing makes to any garment. We never actually got close to using a sewing machine, everything was sewn by hand with the shaping achieved with our irons. Which were the best we could possibly afford.<br />On the photograph above I have PRESSED some iron on interfacing onto a piece of fabric. Pressing is when you lift your iron on and off the fabric without sliding it ( which is IRONING) <br />Pressing is used constantly during garment construction <br />The large sole plate on The Oliso-proplus-smart-iron together with the adjustable heat settings give me the best adhesion I have experienced before, if you too are a sewist you will understand how important that is. Quite often I need to go over and over the pattern piece I want to attach interfacing to but it just never seems to stay put. With this the interfacing is well and truly stuck , there are no bubbles or puckering. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br />One thing I must mention is that in order to protect my ironing board and iron I always use a pressing mat and a pressing cloth when fusing anything together. <br />I made my own ironing mat from batting and a Teflon oven sheet but you can purchase one here <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/ironing/products/ironing-blanket" target="_blank">Pressing mat </a><br />I make my own pressing cloths, some in pure linen and others in pure cotton which I cut into squares and overlock, but again you can purchase one here <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/ironing/products/pressing-cloth" target="_blank">Pressing cloth</a> A good pressing cloth is absolutely essential. </p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmuOla2wychQDsNN_LaUIdiAsUZ1G_g6_9HJs7iGTvU5-ANPxMeVKlJ0NRfKjtLeCXeteptuzWPz9WZeeRqxo4xt_HUi4Ti2Cr969L_G6V-hJcqrTfwG31_QBMdICi3_K8QU0I7Yhnil3V7ePsl0hBEYSC6zHu3Oti4O7144k08xKertkBaKiL_zC/s4128/20220630_145947.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmuOla2wychQDsNN_LaUIdiAsUZ1G_g6_9HJs7iGTvU5-ANPxMeVKlJ0NRfKjtLeCXeteptuzWPz9WZeeRqxo4xt_HUi4Ti2Cr969L_G6V-hJcqrTfwG31_QBMdICi3_K8QU0I7Yhnil3V7ePsl0hBEYSC6zHu3Oti4O7144k08xKertkBaKiL_zC/w640-h400/20220630_145947.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><br /><p style="text-align: left;">Doing a lot of pressing means constantly lifting a heavy iron and putting it down again right? Wrong! Look at the base of this iron , it has "feet" which miraculously lower the sole plate onto the fabric with just the lightest touch and as soon as you let go it rises off the fabric , so you can then easily adjust the area you are pressing without doing any lifting whatsoever - the iron does all the work</p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzqa4RhGf0QbfnSpI1pgXHBehbiES9VVjTy15ChXl_icqObF4xn-gpoTazWoRfqS8QpjHCxK9KhB7N1jIJCaGu_KIkzDtqa28sNWBONPh5z6onKZ2nxknSJX11mojkWz1LcdrdKMAsUhUd-ZmywwiocrPL0oxVj_0DABmJOKF559po_aORUdnxe6mb/s4128/20220630_145452.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzqa4RhGf0QbfnSpI1pgXHBehbiES9VVjTy15ChXl_icqObF4xn-gpoTazWoRfqS8QpjHCxK9KhB7N1jIJCaGu_KIkzDtqa28sNWBONPh5z6onKZ2nxknSJX11mojkWz1LcdrdKMAsUhUd-ZmywwiocrPL0oxVj_0DABmJOKF559po_aORUdnxe6mb/w640-h400/20220630_145452.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: left;">We often want to work with difficult fabrics, there are a lot of fabrics which are man made and could easily melt if the iron is too hot. I make a lot of dance costumes</span> in very lightweight delicate fabrics, some of my skirts have over 6 metres of fabric in them. I always find it daunting pressing and ironing these fabrics because a hole would be an absolute disaster</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjoYo3qs2CNPfzDlGCOQLrh25_fyzHcgZrSKJI0PQXla319bcPu7clDgTFV4c0RjdDlrstkeiThsdRQJDVw2zaRofw4OiJahePQ7cwOFfOD4k5jGsIRatfBnvEld40RxzCN-SGC228NOcKWsPzLqJQmFsFJ3N44_QXWZwidGQPlApS0_fqXPtzD8t/s4128/20220630_145648.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjoYo3qs2CNPfzDlGCOQLrh25_fyzHcgZrSKJI0PQXla319bcPu7clDgTFV4c0RjdDlrstkeiThsdRQJDVw2zaRofw4OiJahePQ7cwOFfOD4k5jGsIRatfBnvEld40RxzCN-SGC228NOcKWsPzLqJQmFsFJ3N44_QXWZwidGQPlApS0_fqXPtzD8t/w640-h400/20220630_145648.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Luckily my new iron has easy to understand settings for all fabrics and with some trepidation I set my iron to the synthetic setting by just turning the dial , and then I touched the iron and it descended onto my fabric. I need not have feared, the delicate fabric was pressed and ironed totally crease free within seconds. This prompted me to iron some of my costumes and for the first time ever I shall be crease free next week. Happy? You bet! I did not even use a pressing cloth, I really wanted to test this fabric fully and I feel confident that this iron will not damage my lovely dance fabrics.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkR2sIYdLMVujQqsptswgT7SAePb12qcJIqQpnLBnxgBKGQLmRij0MPOzJOtSRa2cnRpo1C4ryk431VIF3u8cHRBMtWEVOkZZACFRLpUgMswLawW9R0TwJFK1-qKBBzklj0Ccv2KwXEwMunswy5cnGUuVpcMczBnALvOztYnUxxXHjBUsS2jTHvv8/s4128/20220630_145501.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYC7nUIT3yL2TNil_5_6uT0eGD2FnyXSs--1w6QaNFpmeJ2YAAChIl-I_xbUtH7piWTdM5ogJ1Q1074gTN-aF4ovexZAupoGntbUbpJCtovFxvHrRDF_DTgLsu6x8O1DY6EaYyLWxrsgxHe8ewpH4jxgJKDxsHPOr--4q5f3tElNFz7nYpGz7ESnv1/s4128/20220630_145501.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYC7nUIT3yL2TNil_5_6uT0eGD2FnyXSs--1w6QaNFpmeJ2YAAChIl-I_xbUtH7piWTdM5ogJ1Q1074gTN-aF4ovexZAupoGntbUbpJCtovFxvHrRDF_DTgLsu6x8O1DY6EaYyLWxrsgxHe8ewpH4jxgJKDxsHPOr--4q5f3tElNFz7nYpGz7ESnv1/w640-h400/20220630_145501.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I then experimented with some pure wool suiting and with the help of these <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/ironing/products/ironing-ruler-611937" target="_blank">Ironing rulers</a> and a linen pressing cloth I created a perfect pleat . Linen can withstand very high temperatures which is why I use it for pressing wool. It means that I can obtain a perfect crease without scorching my fabric <br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0DLYdSZdRIWBbP1InEfcm-9d-orl7DLDRYwd9ElOlqKc-z57X4G1br1XRYpOSBvcElzgJHf_zYNmD7XI_Yprnp_GKLvh-gL2AOT4fn0AhALuZLXiifrYk-F1FM84DlcpZmzid3zTNdxTmrUk8LgGxCmCDTTIdS2xYpNdPuEygmIAXPafGUgFCklE0/s4128/20220630_145639.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0DLYdSZdRIWBbP1InEfcm-9d-orl7DLDRYwd9ElOlqKc-z57X4G1br1XRYpOSBvcElzgJHf_zYNmD7XI_Yprnp_GKLvh-gL2AOT4fn0AhALuZLXiifrYk-F1FM84DlcpZmzid3zTNdxTmrUk8LgGxCmCDTTIdS2xYpNdPuEygmIAXPafGUgFCklE0/w640-h400/20220630_145639.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div>The iron is very easy to fill with water, and there is a large reservoir too which is something I am happy with , I find it annoying constantly unplugging and refilling my iron</div><div><br /></div><div>It has a very long cord too, something I greatly appreciate. Why are plugs always in the wrong place? And it swivels so no tangling </div><div><br /></div><div>The technical details are below , the link to purchase is </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/ironing/products/oliso-proplus-smart-ironF" target="_blank">The OLISO-TG1600-SMART-IRON </a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Or simply telephone to order on <span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; text-size-adjust: none;">01244 394099</span></div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; text-size-adjust: none;">Thank you for reading this post I do hope that you share my enthusiasm for this marvellous tool. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; text-size-adjust: none;">I must quickly tell you a story. My lifelong friend Chris was setting up his first home and he was going on and on about his new iron. In the end I said that I did not understand how anyone could get excited over an iron. I had to eat my words and apologise because I am totally enthralled with everything about this iron. It is so cleverly designed and the needs of sewists are understood and delivered . </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; text-size-adjust: none;"><br /></span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; text-size-adjust: none;"> Angela</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; text-size-adjust: none;">Sewangelicthreads </span></p></blockquote><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"></h3><h2 style="text-align: left;">Technical details and specifications. </h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsScMgfUUdPFGm5XBvrToHi-krxfXH9XC0pFRsQ7uSqs_kPti_KJNKJmauAaTzGHFuixbcRzd7U2PcUVDiiJkJLW2cN7AX0DCzfPaGamXujJe6f-3MvlnRptzdYDTPoaAR-BH3eD9svH11NZu5cqFIOgWdh5MebtALPiPLSOfeP_CRnml64elvZav6/s1502/SmartSelect_20220630-233127_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="947" data-original-width="1502" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsScMgfUUdPFGm5XBvrToHi-krxfXH9XC0pFRsQ7uSqs_kPti_KJNKJmauAaTzGHFuixbcRzd7U2PcUVDiiJkJLW2cN7AX0DCzfPaGamXujJe6f-3MvlnRptzdYDTPoaAR-BH3eD9svH11NZu5cqFIOgWdh5MebtALPiPLSOfeP_CRnml64elvZav6/w640-h404/SmartSelect_20220630-233127_Chrome.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: var(--font-size-heading-3); font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.9375rem; margin-top: 1.875rem; text-size-adjust: none;">Iron safer, faster and easier with the new ProPlus Smart Iron from Oliso</h3><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; margin-bottom: 0.9375rem; margin-top: 0.9375rem; text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em; text-size-adjust: none;">Featuring enhanced iTouch® auto-lift technology<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;" /></span>Touch the handle, and the iron lowers, ready to work.<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;" />Take your hand off, and the iron lifts off the fabric !</p><ul style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.9375rem; margin-top: 0.9375rem; padding-left: 20px; text-size-adjust: none;"><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;">Never having to lift or rotate the iron reduces the strain on your wrist and shoulder.</li><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;">Auto-lift saves time and prevents scorched fabrics.</li><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;">Iron is always ready to go with an extended 30-minute auto-off, perfect for project work.</li><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;">Keeping the iron horizontal makes it more stable and less prone to dropping or falling.</li></ul><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; margin-bottom: 0.9375rem; margin-top: 0.9375rem; text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em; text-size-adjust: none;">Diamond ceramic-flow</span><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;" />Non-stick soleplate glides effortlessly across all fabrics making ironing easier. The durable long-lasting surface is easy to clean, even when using fusible or spray starch</p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; margin-bottom: 0.9375rem; margin-top: 0.9375rem; text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em; text-size-adjust: none;">Triple Play Steam</span><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;" />1800 watts rapid heating for powerful horizontal, vertical, and variable steam, that wipes out wrinkles and presses in sharp creases.</p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.9375rem; margin-top: 0.9375rem; text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em; text-size-adjust: none;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; 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-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.9375rem; margin-top: 0.9375rem; text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em; text-size-adjust: none;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.9375rem; margin-top: 0.9375rem; text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em; text-size-adjust: none;">2-inch detailer tip</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.9375rem; margin-top: 0.9375rem; text-size-adjust: none;">Press under and over pleats, pockets, cuffs and collars with ease.</p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.9375rem; margin-top: 0.9375rem; text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;">Perfect for seams, bias tape and tight corners. </span></p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; margin-bottom: 0.9375rem; margin-top: 0.9375rem; text-size-adjust: none;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; letter-spacing: 0em; text-size-adjust: none;">Feature Packed</span><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;" /></p><ul style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 0.9375rem; margin-top: 0.9375rem; padding-left: 20px; text-size-adjust: none;"><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;">Anti-drip prevents leaks</li><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;">New anti-scale system keeps the ProPlus steam working stronger and longer.</li><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;">Longest cord in class: 3.7m with a 360° pivot for convenience.</li><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;">Largest water tank in class: 375ml for heavy steam usage</li><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;">Easy side fill <span data-mce-fragment="1" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;">to reduce spillage</span> and fill cup included.</li><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;">Built-in water spray, powerful wrinkle buster.</li><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;">Extended 30-minute auto-off, ideal for quilting and sewing.</li><li style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-size-adjust: none;">3-year warranty.</li></ul></div><div><h3 style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #212121; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: var(--font-size-heading-3); font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.9375rem; margin-top: 1.875rem; text-size-adjust: none;"> Current price at Jaycotts is £175. (This is subject to change at any time )</h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWtV2_jUG1OJ_uwTxrw-jztCos7n6yoQa5J8jiIGOHVD4GGhnhUwo6GTR0vN_ymntOOg1BUaMgCKtKVCsdpK02rUNuwsXsV08m0CtCx-D631ap38fnpBaZb-de6SEVdo-1zRIXdpP04PusRd-nQfhpjhjtUdpMexneP_PvBti9Z-xMY8mf9TQVanT/s1502/SmartSelect_20220630-233127_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="947" data-original-width="1502" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWtV2_jUG1OJ_uwTxrw-jztCos7n6yoQa5J8jiIGOHVD4GGhnhUwo6GTR0vN_ymntOOg1BUaMgCKtKVCsdpK02rUNuwsXsV08m0CtCx-D631ap38fnpBaZb-de6SEVdo-1zRIXdpP04PusRd-nQfhpjhjtUdpMexneP_PvBti9Z-xMY8mf9TQVanT/s320/SmartSelect_20220630-233127_Chrome.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Read the review on Jaycotts.co.uk <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/blogs/news/a-review-of-the-oliso-tg1600-smart-iron?mc_cid=3c338974a9&mc_eid=24b623213c">Review of the OLISO-TG1600-SMART-IRON </a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>#Sewangelicthreads </div><div>#sewist</div><div>#sewingblogger </div><div>#sewingteacher </div><div>#sewingmachine</div><div>#sewingequipment</div><div>#iron </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-25575096390705922762022-06-28T12:44:00.002+01:002022-06-28T12:44:27.567+01:00Easy to sew and fabulous to wear nightwear <p> </p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Very easy to sew nightwear </h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivzGpCZR7Ip7aL28oIVAUsAM0nWC46k10LGs9LAMPkr-nVaWGUwrAtRwsXWzJewjLV0oAMJQjxTA59e-aGqEsboApETQSTU4oahJUnPJYUpuHATTsb6YiJ4ib4UE-Mw55ylbHz_BvfBYyikdX0wZTzPhTULTz71R0r4jmusbLqWjGuGkB-ZoRoPGdq/s3264/20220625_102817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivzGpCZR7Ip7aL28oIVAUsAM0nWC46k10LGs9LAMPkr-nVaWGUwrAtRwsXWzJewjLV0oAMJQjxTA59e-aGqEsboApETQSTU4oahJUnPJYUpuHATTsb6YiJ4ib4UE-Mw55ylbHz_BvfBYyikdX0wZTzPhTULTz71R0r4jmusbLqWjGuGkB-ZoRoPGdq/w480-h640/20220625_102817.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>What is nicer than cool cotton pj's? These are fabulous to make and even a total newbie can make them </div><div><br /></div><div>Do read on and discover how you can make some too </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNO40fIFKINJvvu4t1czWAdpxab5vQx4jesuIpRPXN2kdQmCTs4jSHEmvcncVChDcFpRLXpzQqZvtVrmbtKk-nLA3eMD_zMNOWZYzKzkhOrvRFUPqFZ-1OuAIYsoKUXKG4bfovfn9fzM_t-uUfqtJg-b5aXxwSn__Y06AXD9-MGlKUGLgwfPYDJqG_/s4128/20220620_121318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNO40fIFKINJvvu4t1czWAdpxab5vQx4jesuIpRPXN2kdQmCTs4jSHEmvcncVChDcFpRLXpzQqZvtVrmbtKk-nLA3eMD_zMNOWZYzKzkhOrvRFUPqFZ-1OuAIYsoKUXKG4bfovfn9fzM_t-uUfqtJg-b5aXxwSn__Y06AXD9-MGlKUGLgwfPYDJqG_/w640-h400/20220620_121318.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The fabric is 100% <a href="https://tidd.ly/3a1hzxN" target="_blank">Cotton poplin</a> and it is currently only £6.99 metre</div><div><br /></div><div>The pattern is <a href="https://tidd.ly/3npfiPS" target="_blank">Butterick</a> 5792</div><div><br /></div><div>Both are from <a href="https://tidd.ly/3FuDQ0S" target="_blank">Minerva. Com</a> this is the link to all my Minerva posts </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8XMBLQGH246Tig1ajr1hrTmNbWt9zfB-wEY-EWNPOdLo0wBDV4Qu9mwHlLgi4lL5Ud4KvmD7J6r42PmtXIyBlleHBu7iCEd5LwKKSDHjITvcIXOu1hIS_p25hAbgMyllv04xLGpg7ycx-Aru3z3zH4DgDuOiOg7KyvUzv89TqZ5pPghlOB2K8XmR6/s4128/20220621_130022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8XMBLQGH246Tig1ajr1hrTmNbWt9zfB-wEY-EWNPOdLo0wBDV4Qu9mwHlLgi4lL5Ud4KvmD7J6r42PmtXIyBlleHBu7iCEd5LwKKSDHjITvcIXOu1hIS_p25hAbgMyllv04xLGpg7ycx-Aru3z3zH4DgDuOiOg7KyvUzv89TqZ5pPghlOB2K8XmR6/w640-h400/20220621_130022.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There are only two pieces to the top or dress and you will need bias binding to finish the sleeve and neck edges. It is incredibly easy to make your own. </div><div>All you need to do is to cut strips of your fabric on the Bias and then thread them through one of these binding makers </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgltfQhBDcxbC0tOMQ5byaXLxatbkrypr0sh1wVr1rUbc8de2ryB2qX4IpgnND-4HIlsOXoKi1LvKyQutxie_0PHqHgwwlCEgG0YwPQ177nimwrX-pyqrGFjJ1U1szXkc6IGGnsPkIhYbk1fx8VKcdKuNkqkPu7sy9TnmAyK4jiPIOIsJ895RxmRumL/s4128/20220621_135206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgltfQhBDcxbC0tOMQ5byaXLxatbkrypr0sh1wVr1rUbc8de2ryB2qX4IpgnND-4HIlsOXoKi1LvKyQutxie_0PHqHgwwlCEgG0YwPQ177nimwrX-pyqrGFjJ1U1szXkc6IGGnsPkIhYbk1fx8VKcdKuNkqkPu7sy9TnmAyK4jiPIOIsJ895RxmRumL/w640-h400/20220621_135206.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Press as you go and wind your handmade bias onto a card. The full instructions come with the gadget which is avaliable widely.<div>This sells well at craft fairs by the way.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_czo3rXJu1F67W3sxh8xHIyk2Cpo-4xaX7tVr_-U50KPz5hw-g3iT36aK41uMTKZ-QD06T41F-JjCLZc1ucZj0HvS3aWGK9v4nArOuPaN3tUkpkQSACG3v148EheLzh0Z8d5H61_KTgjWdwyeJxIX_WyA7OP8_pNT2kUF9o5EBP_ZXPDLLJ3WIdji/s4128/20220623_105250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_czo3rXJu1F67W3sxh8xHIyk2Cpo-4xaX7tVr_-U50KPz5hw-g3iT36aK41uMTKZ-QD06T41F-JjCLZc1ucZj0HvS3aWGK9v4nArOuPaN3tUkpkQSACG3v148EheLzh0Z8d5H61_KTgjWdwyeJxIX_WyA7OP8_pNT2kUF9o5EBP_ZXPDLLJ3WIdji/w640-h400/20220623_105250.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>A matching binding is very nice finishing touch, but there is nothing to stop you from making a contrast binding</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXu-j17_vOeAnPcKgBJO21PBD4lY8Jm2QZQcSpDzh4tH8Y3TPgsxw287Pub-n4SofglmphZvst8zYOrjyPNS_aRRPoWt58b9j8Gxm2L6MA84wdwmi-DLOh0oduFISzxoHB3uSxj1A4r8Lvo41szyvzW-vB4OI6swZlFN-wOB3Y7P9vXLpjxJ_SWI5l/s4128/20220623_105335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXu-j17_vOeAnPcKgBJO21PBD4lY8Jm2QZQcSpDzh4tH8Y3TPgsxw287Pub-n4SofglmphZvst8zYOrjyPNS_aRRPoWt58b9j8Gxm2L6MA84wdwmi-DLOh0oduFISzxoHB3uSxj1A4r8Lvo41szyvzW-vB4OI6swZlFN-wOB3Y7P9vXLpjxJ_SWI5l/w640-h400/20220623_105335.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>My finished binding </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnWbS4ql0xfxc4gr970d5KrPRXnPrdNQTW3XU8thlEJIAnftUhtnk4DtQL_di3lzaGxLzFI3HlMrTKc3MWDJ9iYiDdlADVwm0MNUEzwv5cRfVOOxqzgVEk4IzPTBhX-0MdktPktNy-aAXsI6VpFQ4BbaK0bHqngl2PdYElWxNba8MLxVu_UGV8eiNS/s4128/20220624_175125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnWbS4ql0xfxc4gr970d5KrPRXnPrdNQTW3XU8thlEJIAnftUhtnk4DtQL_di3lzaGxLzFI3HlMrTKc3MWDJ9iYiDdlADVwm0MNUEzwv5cRfVOOxqzgVEk4IzPTBhX-0MdktPktNy-aAXsI6VpFQ4BbaK0bHqngl2PdYElWxNba8MLxVu_UGV8eiNS/w640-h400/20220624_175125.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The pants again are easy to sew, do make sure that they are not too tight, or they will be very uncomfortable </div><div>Thread a wide elastic through the waist channel but do take care with fitting, as I said these need to be comfortable all night </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWg-f56HK_qcW31hAstej8PZAQQgpmCkzVBUbjRxYiyXSTKGnBU_Knh6NrybJGkPvembzijnZOF7VlTBwjVHXEGGH3YQEkb1ZMbPApFM3dcOn-uVpSR1UxnhKoxJHenRv6QMX3dQQxzrbPIryhj5OoxKoGjMRBLtT0ey8KSTDaRh9E2zDFgE8-3PQQ/s4128/20220624_175938.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWg-f56HK_qcW31hAstej8PZAQQgpmCkzVBUbjRxYiyXSTKGnBU_Knh6NrybJGkPvembzijnZOF7VlTBwjVHXEGGH3YQEkb1ZMbPApFM3dcOn-uVpSR1UxnhKoxJHenRv6QMX3dQQxzrbPIryhj5OoxKoGjMRBLtT0ey8KSTDaRh9E2zDFgE8-3PQQ/w640-h400/20220624_175938.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I added a small bow centre front so that I instantly know which way to put them on!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNw2YldKvD4xLtL4wXms7a8UWhu7tMKvFySNBV1af0di9iIPApr-zereLunlpbBIo2G2mGbZ1XAqUOJr3f7ZUcqqi6NX5-Bg9UPUi6tVujlSzUBkPx1QJAbd6VvIZtDdLKF6bGr9aTCDGeU7JkJBJL4YlLS_RFaq8qhgmduSWZyISZQCOPoaiTL557/s3264/20220625_102801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNw2YldKvD4xLtL4wXms7a8UWhu7tMKvFySNBV1af0di9iIPApr-zereLunlpbBIo2G2mGbZ1XAqUOJr3f7ZUcqqi6NX5-Bg9UPUi6tVujlSzUBkPx1QJAbd6VvIZtDdLKF6bGr9aTCDGeU7JkJBJL4YlLS_RFaq8qhgmduSWZyISZQCOPoaiTL557/w480-h640/20220625_102801.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Cotton is a good choice as it is a natural fibre and stays cool.it washes well and becomes softer with each wash </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQwTcqd6KXoyGhZliS-rTX7arlZAUGhcriXVfX_lhi4ELm75cQOVOyK2mBWEngs-fQJxZi5PqMNy4BEv56889DVyFQRyPsQKKlpI_AHuqL8ZOLm1vj4yHgPuSQ91189mvaDn3SUhz5Ymqqi2DMlywRIW-XRhWaBMv9oM03M1N6uTJO1ugdtYegRpk/s3264/20220625_102716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQwTcqd6KXoyGhZliS-rTX7arlZAUGhcriXVfX_lhi4ELm75cQOVOyK2mBWEngs-fQJxZi5PqMNy4BEv56889DVyFQRyPsQKKlpI_AHuqL8ZOLm1vj4yHgPuSQ91189mvaDn3SUhz5Ymqqi2DMlywRIW-XRhWaBMv9oM03M1N6uTJO1ugdtYegRpk/s320/20220625_102716.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>It is such a nice change to have PJ'S which are not the usual long straight pants with a shirt top. These are modern, fun and easy to wear.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-CXmwgPQb03LF11o1dLOousKgmUyBwOUyh5x4azJDOPMPdGCsYn9h5Qq5pTfL_lK8kJ77uRkbPuNoJZ5EVRO6FpnTd0pO1Pgip481MB4oRLRzxRLptGsfeuOLTOSYJyestmwIWzCEHDAVSyyRWeafJsQHEj92pDGj4y19rJ_adePah51j3BvRa2WG/s4080/20220628_102556~3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="2012" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-CXmwgPQb03LF11o1dLOousKgmUyBwOUyh5x4azJDOPMPdGCsYn9h5Qq5pTfL_lK8kJ77uRkbPuNoJZ5EVRO6FpnTd0pO1Pgip481MB4oRLRzxRLptGsfeuOLTOSYJyestmwIWzCEHDAVSyyRWeafJsQHEj92pDGj4y19rJ_adePah51j3BvRa2WG/w317-h640/20220628_102556~3.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I purchased some <a href="https://tidd.ly/3OrnWJz" target="_blank">Floral cotton Jersey</a> and made a nightdress from the same pattern </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3nHkvyQ4GincZG35ZfQpgFpsdC8jYwV_Ti3zBONLlEpodsT2jccvpMGuGz-T0GF2IUXthBlkjAffjjvyKSK0kTfr5Y34TIAqsOFLaLQc20ZRGDJqO5RWJF-ANYSaQoWZd27Azm5gkldnWGIkk67aK40z1q7fRmPpLNqr7gRT8Kzdn7ShCYPyE3kO-/s4128/20220628_105834~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3nHkvyQ4GincZG35ZfQpgFpsdC8jYwV_Ti3zBONLlEpodsT2jccvpMGuGz-T0GF2IUXthBlkjAffjjvyKSK0kTfr5Y34TIAqsOFLaLQc20ZRGDJqO5RWJF-ANYSaQoWZd27Azm5gkldnWGIkk67aK40z1q7fRmPpLNqr7gRT8Kzdn7ShCYPyE3kO-/w640-h400/20220628_105834~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This has a contrast binding around the neck edge and the armhole edges were overlocked and turned in and top stitched </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqjunv3tyrRdjC3AKkUVTv37FDE-ZQG5RRGiakaIfp9_M42nhpWLPO0jpbILSgn9lZrk0TTee8ium-WWnJXrxDaVWzkrkHS00UoSIL5W4_R4yIn4L63bW93XKrqddDiEe2Ict13dNa-FeUVu8DHiYWn-jAZb2zXB1qZQ4ik4G8dje9F9xKNCBic2u/s3264/20220625_102647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIqjunv3tyrRdjC3AKkUVTv37FDE-ZQG5RRGiakaIfp9_M42nhpWLPO0jpbILSgn9lZrk0TTee8ium-WWnJXrxDaVWzkrkHS00UoSIL5W4_R4yIn4L63bW93XKrqddDiEe2Ict13dNa-FeUVu8DHiYWn-jAZb2zXB1qZQ4ik4G8dje9F9xKNCBic2u/w480-h640/20220625_102647.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>These pj's are so cute and I hope that you make some.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>#Sewangelicthreads </p><p>#MinervaBrandAmbassador</p><p>#nightwear</p><p>#loungewear </p><p>#sewist</p><p>#blogger</p><p>#Sewing</p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Please share my blog by using one of the buttons to post it to Facebook, twitter, Pinterest etc or email it to your friends. Its so easy, try it, Thank you </div>SewAngelicThreadshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06785649828114692753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2915613366052751139.post-28442784175322862072022-06-18T20:52:00.000+01:002022-09-20T09:01:56.119+01:00Beach Huts Summer Dress in Organic Cotton <h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beach Huts Summer Dress </h2><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></p><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This post is also on Jaycotts.co.uk blog <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/blogs/news/summer-dress-in-beach-huts-fabric" target="_blank">Summer Beach Huts Dress </a></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcp31ZsLiUQxhmj_t88FCvGK58LsjiXejJCqV5NIi_It34KiYvvj7ioehZwvO5apqpQuD2WAAe0GQ3ww6NMY_qmmWnpgY1zlaXxnPbWLNhkM9gPNv7GlnCI25-3HeFCPe8KSngR8DMg37i8R4xOeeP727PMiaMX4Tj-ri9RdbP8JTH7eoFHyZZZxpi/s3264/20220726_112513.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcp31ZsLiUQxhmj_t88FCvGK58LsjiXejJCqV5NIi_It34KiYvvj7ioehZwvO5apqpQuD2WAAe0GQ3ww6NMY_qmmWnpgY1zlaXxnPbWLNhkM9gPNv7GlnCI25-3HeFCPe8KSngR8DMg37i8R4xOeeP727PMiaMX4Tj-ri9RdbP8JTH7eoFHyZZZxpi/w480-h640/20220726_112513.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The fabric is not photographing very well sadly, it is very bright in every room. The fabric is actually more vibrant than it seems, the stock photo is below.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJlyj6MlWR1bLh4cQjFyM24tZ_TJIeqAXx3ugTRomrFjDsJYUn_Bz4IBsIo4cbDu0V-KYdbFBjScN4iQnxmjVsDEAl34dcwbHBEKPEeKD4wPU1DzI2Zv_bqVXUT0Kp-lOSqM-l14ZPoVvo6mdEYLT1vD8G4bAJ73Ki4kdfDUT-YlCJFHvbjSpmxQS/s1676/SmartSelect_20220726-131527_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1253" data-original-width="1676" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJlyj6MlWR1bLh4cQjFyM24tZ_TJIeqAXx3ugTRomrFjDsJYUn_Bz4IBsIo4cbDu0V-KYdbFBjScN4iQnxmjVsDEAl34dcwbHBEKPEeKD4wPU1DzI2Zv_bqVXUT0Kp-lOSqM-l14ZPoVvo6mdEYLT1vD8G4bAJ73Ki4kdfDUT-YlCJFHvbjSpmxQS/w640-h478/SmartSelect_20220726-131527_Chrome.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This 100% Organic Cotton from Jaycotts.co.uk could not be more summary. <br />It is cool and fresh and screams out to be made into a cool dress for yourself or a child. I wanted to pick out one of the colours and add contrast elements and as it happened I had the plain fabric and lining left over from a previous post and they are exactly what wanted. </p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In this blog post we are going to learn a little bit about pattern matching and I will show you an easy way of sewing a lapped zipper</p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisu_n6apaoy2FvF40ofZ9WYM_XGc8xuMSk2Z_G91io5CTttVCm5golWPJxU-_ba5-9n4xYX5E4LyV9bS3Ll1tRYtxBfSoJflEIFxYnlrZP4aYnTzEtTnTVFW3NfSshAdfDQZfkkKRMfRYZVCWG16G5_iDWuZOBL3piL1GSWKz_YrspSwQfANwYYtss/s3264/20220726_112210.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisu_n6apaoy2FvF40ofZ9WYM_XGc8xuMSk2Z_G91io5CTttVCm5golWPJxU-_ba5-9n4xYX5E4LyV9bS3Ll1tRYtxBfSoJflEIFxYnlrZP4aYnTzEtTnTVFW3NfSshAdfDQZfkkKRMfRYZVCWG16G5_iDWuZOBL3piL1GSWKz_YrspSwQfANwYYtss/w480-h640/20220726_112210.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What usually happens with me is that I choose fabric and pattern carefully but when I see the two together it somehow doesn't thrill me. I actually made two different toile's ( test garments ) before settling on this particular pattern. In addition to the main fabric I had the contrast fabric and white lining left over from a previous project and wanted to use them as they are a perfect match for the lovely beach hut design.<br />The test garments were finished and are being worn by the way so nothing was lost. </p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Unfortunately I made this dress using a pattern which is not now available, but there are plenty of similar ones so you are still able to make this pretty dress </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisnRDuf2uCREvS2a5cSDci_inR19fKad7R0EG1WttSJ8U7ru-4QQgv8W3ELOZUy8ax3HW42PJgkGADSoy7wfh-6q0b0DebTrhs8x_6i0DAQjk-enQMk_z1N2jqC--Cc-FNi0bmrSVejYLbuMU6CCtnxD4GFmw1_gp3KNgFWshHaDJ34rdqxJD5tsTR/s4128/20220719_143610~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisnRDuf2uCREvS2a5cSDci_inR19fKad7R0EG1WttSJ8U7ru-4QQgv8W3ELOZUy8ax3HW42PJgkGADSoy7wfh-6q0b0DebTrhs8x_6i0DAQjk-enQMk_z1N2jqC--Cc-FNi0bmrSVejYLbuMU6CCtnxD4GFmw1_gp3KNgFWshHaDJ34rdqxJD5tsTR/w640-h400/20220719_143610~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;">These are the links to all the fabrics used ,</p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">By The Coast fabric <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/organic-fabric" target="_blank">Beach Huts Organic Cotton</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">White Lining Fabric <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/monaco-dress-lining/products/lining-fabric-white-per-metre" target="_blank">Lining </a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Painters Palette plain Cotton fabric <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/painters-palette-cotton-fabric" target="_blank">Painters Palette </a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">These three fabrics come in other colourways too so do look at the entire fabric section. There are many fabulous prints at very good prices, I really do like them all. They are of the highest quality and are suitable for quilting, sewing, accessories, bags..........</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Pattern </h4><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The pattern which I used unfortunately is out of stock as I said , so here are some alternatives which are very similar and which would work just as well. </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/AVvXsEhGJTmBG2xGH16aTJ1OBy5bjudHxd5PYqHJkpU7k2rP41x8XcGxktX7vDhaJjs0LxQcKWEcQPsOwFsogmhBPPRvHNHiY3GiASZoHx9CDZzCtWVhnR1Uhsaq6xZ7DJ_zwoFWJA5eFUVGvBLb-82hZWzswd-lVpGAoYlSCGuIBXXuAWTcaZFm22wdfAO4/s1329/SmartSelect_20220726-134705_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1329" data-original-width="1002" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGJTmBG2xGH16aTJ1OBy5bjudHxd5PYqHJkpU7k2rP41x8XcGxktX7vDhaJjs0LxQcKWEcQPsOwFsogmhBPPRvHNHiY3GiASZoHx9CDZzCtWVhnR1Uhsaq6xZ7DJ_zwoFWJA5eFUVGvBLb-82hZWzswd-lVpGAoYlSCGuIBXXuAWTcaZFm22wdfAO4/s320/SmartSelect_20220726-134705_Chrome.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">New <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/patterns_dresses/products/nl6447-misses-dresses" target="_blank">New Look 6447</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSb2EXwkkRbaTVAHw49Nu7t1FkMkY44kdGTHBwY0RKfkT29cByl-18PvVq1dVskAsS43VJGqCmToRc24YECsGcPx3-l1byQsVDv-0X6efHF1UHqNHTKQjLJFn1iaIHzEb_gkQdx2A9NAC0W457tcEXGPBgJ6wegkpc7vtYJ9ogsBVQewlrUskL4LYa/s1489/SmartSelect_20220726-135658_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1489" data-original-width="1231" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSb2EXwkkRbaTVAHw49Nu7t1FkMkY44kdGTHBwY0RKfkT29cByl-18PvVq1dVskAsS43VJGqCmToRc24YECsGcPx3-l1byQsVDv-0X6efHF1UHqNHTKQjLJFn1iaIHzEb_gkQdx2A9NAC0W457tcEXGPBgJ6wegkpc7vtYJ9ogsBVQewlrUskL4LYa/s320/SmartSelect_20220726-135658_Chrome.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I recommend View D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/patterns_dresses/products/simplicity-8875" target="_blank">Simplicity 8875</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe28YDy2Y64xXR6Or68_e8TYa7OqQIV7Xa0uYyT5LnCwYU9fKYde_rfFm-bF2s0CHijrf9jFXwrr3tIZTJv-0tDG_9dOeDf6LAzu-gaoZhxPUuZ1qyM0uFGUbj0zR0FjqEZS28tNupXzzKjka71qKb3zqk9_7bVYEPDcwRn_soT8OaqAVtBY74UN56/s1394/SmartSelect_20220726-140414_Chrome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1394" data-original-width="1230" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe28YDy2Y64xXR6Or68_e8TYa7OqQIV7Xa0uYyT5LnCwYU9fKYde_rfFm-bF2s0CHijrf9jFXwrr3tIZTJv-0tDG_9dOeDf6LAzu-gaoZhxPUuZ1qyM0uFGUbj0zR0FjqEZS28tNupXzzKjka71qKb3zqk9_7bVYEPDcwRn_soT8OaqAVtBY74UN56/s320/SmartSelect_20220726-140414_Chrome.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/patterns_dresses/products/https-jaycotts-co-uk-products-sewing-pattern-nl6594" target="_blank">New Look 6594</a><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3cgAoksVlS3OMo4sXl4yyZCIBBqlUu0Lrp89WTcmPmjifEuoxWZJ99YNo1NW39q7DmTH12spxG3cIPowK2cUaYEk45SpyPqiViup2RML9Ll-JIuBuaNaApuwrKXQo8LUijHKBGGRCqxnvOto4ZPh3ItYYoY5hucd7pNYTRTU2_8PwRby_j6WqjLg/s4128/20220722_150054.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3cgAoksVlS3OMo4sXl4yyZCIBBqlUu0Lrp89WTcmPmjifEuoxWZJ99YNo1NW39q7DmTH12spxG3cIPowK2cUaYEk45SpyPqiViup2RML9Ll-JIuBuaNaApuwrKXQo8LUijHKBGGRCqxnvOto4ZPh3ItYYoY5hucd7pNYTRTU2_8PwRby_j6WqjLg/w640-h400/20220722_150054.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Have you ever tried pattern matching before? Don't be daunted by it but do select a sewing pattern with minimum seams to make it easier. This is for sewing newbies so if you are an experienced sewist do use your own method.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pattern matching Starts with cutting out. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Take a good look at your fabric and find the " repeat" . If your pattern pieces are all placed with the hem at the bottom of each repeat your horizontal lines will match. As extra insurance make some "balance marks" on your pattern which indicate where you need the pattern to match. These can then be placed on your fabric with the marks in matching places. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> Always match straight edges such as the centre back. As you can see I have made sure that the horizontal lines match but I have not worried too much about the vertical lines. More often than not vertical lines will not match anyway, particularly on side seams and curved edges where pattern matching is impossible. Sewing well comes with practice and experience ,and I feel that new skills should be added only at a pace with which you are comfortable with.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As you gain in experience you will be able to match the pattern on straight seams so that the entire pattern is perfect and it is impossible to see the seam.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">A good tip is to use plain fabric between top and bottom to draw the eye away from the patterned fabric.<br /><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">The Lapped zipper</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_Ci9v-Mtj6mhT4xljoUCvjDy-m1nwr492Yq_HjQhpYQ6JEIhFN5CpKf7VN2Pzjm53mVnkv9enY7IbvyVKGrPMWq3q4-b1r3hHdGEXN6GQwY5IE3XTQFcQD8wsJc8y4LfuVupuCC5ttfn6zhN9RrLwuyvLmZX9pB4VFemiAt8xbRUKLr9g2ok3fZy/s4128/20220722_150605.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_Ci9v-Mtj6mhT4xljoUCvjDy-m1nwr492Yq_HjQhpYQ6JEIhFN5CpKf7VN2Pzjm53mVnkv9enY7IbvyVKGrPMWq3q4-b1r3hHdGEXN6GQwY5IE3XTQFcQD8wsJc8y4LfuVupuCC5ttfn6zhN9RrLwuyvLmZX9pB4VFemiAt8xbRUKLr9g2ok3fZy/w640-h400/20220722_150605.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>This is my favourite zip insertion method, it is much loved by tailors and couture sewists and always gives a neat professional look to any garment.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have an easy way of achieving the perfect result every time. </div><div><br /></div><div>It all starts with cutting out so do read this first.</div><div><br /></div><div>You need to increase the seam allowance for the zipper to exactly one inch. </div><div><br /></div><div>NB It is usual to leave the seam allowance below the zipper at 5/8"</div><div><br /></div><div>Mark this inch at the top and bottom of the seam and stitch the centre back seam from the hem up to this mark. Press this seam open and neaten the edges.</div><div><br /></div><div>To insert the zipper, </div><div><br /></div><div>On the LEFT side fold under and press the full 1" seam.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPdbGPIlyc_hgu8A_78bM0HYK7XPfGB8lHfsYIaQCcRauN0GEZ_irz7IYSE6PsFcQgr1D-E3H6m-NPdU4FplqYZjbXp-cJS6EczUY2FVlvGTTkK11mLq-vRevlAwOCuTifeeAJX-x3XbgJ0WNisoUPIKvGyOFAdGR-XG0FUYaOWzck_4a1RHyPRXC/s4128/20220722_151020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPdbGPIlyc_hgu8A_78bM0HYK7XPfGB8lHfsYIaQCcRauN0GEZ_irz7IYSE6PsFcQgr1D-E3H6m-NPdU4FplqYZjbXp-cJS6EczUY2FVlvGTTkK11mLq-vRevlAwOCuTifeeAJX-x3XbgJ0WNisoUPIKvGyOFAdGR-XG0FUYaOWzck_4a1RHyPRXC/w640-h400/20220722_151020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">On the RIGHT side fold under and press 3/4" seam.</div><br /><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOzBny6LbsdeA1j5GmePdaeVlZNvH3lD98mH9NnNep01jk57ziuzRJWDNTb37fEDZtcxinifJsez4Gwfo-8l6wH1fePTtbnmvItb05rHRSxRZWYUFBxR-0khxZPxT58-Ljrch_W2PB1-EBfcgJrGPuKB10ydVeXzsw0jFelpn9oihcqxsqWxbBCKAF/s4128/20220722_151405.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOzBny6LbsdeA1j5GmePdaeVlZNvH3lD98mH9NnNep01jk57ziuzRJWDNTb37fEDZtcxinifJsez4Gwfo-8l6wH1fePTtbnmvItb05rHRSxRZWYUFBxR-0khxZPxT58-Ljrch_W2PB1-EBfcgJrGPuKB10ydVeXzsw0jFelpn9oihcqxsqWxbBCKAF/w640-h400/20220722_151405.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>With the zipper closed, place it under the underlay on the left, having the fold of the fabric right next to the right side of the zipper teeth as in the photo above.</div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlGhzXmwwKpuQc76k54KoC9KGORbLLE32V3sLbUMjRNvmqxJI6J26u8Y46Ct6UVgzolnc4VT9NrfGTx1NoCinyI21-ZZZrwlRZhHtDUoqmmM31_Pd1WkbDcC7cYkKEO-iVLjPnX6lJM4kCbU-SfR-Dd8OLvtcEuwpv0GWzadsTe6rbZQxQmvepws8/s4128/20220722_152427.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlGhzXmwwKpuQc76k54KoC9KGORbLLE32V3sLbUMjRNvmqxJI6J26u8Y46Ct6UVgzolnc4VT9NrfGTx1NoCinyI21-ZZZrwlRZhHtDUoqmmM31_Pd1WkbDcC7cYkKEO-iVLjPnX6lJM4kCbU-SfR-Dd8OLvtcEuwpv0GWzadsTe6rbZQxQmvepws8/w640-h400/20220722_152427.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As pins often move about, I use tape to stick the fabric down onto the zipper . I make sure that the edge of the tape is on the stitching line, which gives a convenient line to sew alongside </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrONpVgt-rM2RAeMpZ69izLkJh-INKzku7P4XAr49GYP9UhBHCPgwTlGWJeU6C_c1yRFLK7ts-wopkofYedNKA0aFzv8cuTTbTkaQkb7PUXdzoy-g8aTDcYsu2xD8q7Ka7bRoioxpZzzP7VoWXoqPYYnVrx2LSsbtQw21317zVlQAMcAtNaihe-bHb/s4128/20220722_154008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrONpVgt-rM2RAeMpZ69izLkJh-INKzku7P4XAr49GYP9UhBHCPgwTlGWJeU6C_c1yRFLK7ts-wopkofYedNKA0aFzv8cuTTbTkaQkb7PUXdzoy-g8aTDcYsu2xD8q7Ka7bRoioxpZzzP7VoWXoqPYYnVrx2LSsbtQw21317zVlQAMcAtNaihe-bHb/w640-h400/20220722_154008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Fold the overlap on top of the zipper, this will hide your previous stitching . Tape the overlap down with the right side along the stitching line and sew. When the insertion is complete You will see just one row of stitching.</div><div style="text-align: left;">This sounds confusing but try it! There is a slightly more in depth tutorial on my own blog <a href="https://www.sewangelicthreads.co.uk/2022/07/lapped-zipper-insertion-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Lapped zipper Tutorial </a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICwIw2YW_JQ0Mgt9HRNcUwmgFRLUA0F-eCA-v5Si4qFzARb0UouwM5_6f1yp__luPZtplc8m5kVnqoU-WCeTcKis4MmQx4Mg4TyLsOYTyM0pWlH4Qvr6D6XaetOcrgLyOxHoUzr05lb4wnnsMdOaII5JjpgQnZfM4EKPQqWuu-ykg45bquhpdNZ6X/s4128/20220723_152004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICwIw2YW_JQ0Mgt9HRNcUwmgFRLUA0F-eCA-v5Si4qFzARb0UouwM5_6f1yp__luPZtplc8m5kVnqoU-WCeTcKis4MmQx4Mg4TyLsOYTyM0pWlH4Qvr6D6XaetOcrgLyOxHoUzr05lb4wnnsMdOaII5JjpgQnZfM4EKPQqWuu-ykg45bquhpdNZ6X/w640-h400/20220723_152004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Please though, if you are using contrasting fabrics do use the correct coloured thread for each colour. If you don't do this the garment will never look professional and your eye will be instantly drawn to the wrong coloured threads </div><div style="text-align: left;">This simple step will only take a minute longer and is definitely worthwhile, so please don't ignore this step. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZ5GeWrnVgRYQGTHFtQB-G6oFcNcO2j_sy1tMuMTq0XWXc9nn5zxOugVG0x6iLdHdWklnOtU2KGQdlaTtttaIwUd0E3Ri0XAW4pVUprAROZGGAORT3rv6pkp1KeWxRcFq3K7f4wde3ln_jsLmUTZl-Dp45g__vMU8x2JM3O8W1Gy_DJWR07IOa5xq/s4128/20220726_095539.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZ5GeWrnVgRYQGTHFtQB-G6oFcNcO2j_sy1tMuMTq0XWXc9nn5zxOugVG0x6iLdHdWklnOtU2KGQdlaTtttaIwUd0E3Ri0XAW4pVUprAROZGGAORT3rv6pkp1KeWxRcFq3K7f4wde3ln_jsLmUTZl-Dp45g__vMU8x2JM3O8W1Gy_DJWR07IOa5xq/w640-h400/20220726_095539.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>How is it that no matter how many buttons you have, there are never the ones you want?</div><div>Problem solved with <a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/collections/buttons/type_cover-buttons?" target="_blank">Cover buttons and button maker</a></div><div>self cover buttons are easy to make and very inexpensive. You won't necessarily need them on your garment, they just help to tie my two fabrics together </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpAnTqv6YK8h93MCzZCxXxOWA7CmQEQRoTgUnzf-dmkq0qjSNrvPOAKk-hAhyQwfHGGrk7V6Ge9-jjjxcw3RQ2Fypahp4U6gknutoMeRv8QhfxUfLpVpKPYta4gtSXh8DO3nbTTUf7IfKHlZzwekbnjDD_Vr1RPKoGxfSyAWzLtS81ruZCPvAcO9xN/s3004/20220726_160130~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3004" data-original-width="2354" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpAnTqv6YK8h93MCzZCxXxOWA7CmQEQRoTgUnzf-dmkq0qjSNrvPOAKk-hAhyQwfHGGrk7V6Ge9-jjjxcw3RQ2Fypahp4U6gknutoMeRv8QhfxUfLpVpKPYta4gtSXh8DO3nbTTUf7IfKHlZzwekbnjDD_Vr1RPKoGxfSyAWzLtS81ruZCPvAcO9xN/w502-h640/20220726_160130~2.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The button maker is simplicity itself, and it will take just seconds to make perfect buttons</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnq4Yvb8tU4cHbSquryxHGkD9ZQ98l3pw9j4_tSgimKEMQeNGq3FXsMDtNp0YeranclbZvBiCHph8icZcf3-WPUINdXZHA1oVeCmWGV00MOwwaZ_xqX7Di_sVdg9U_S4uyGRjVhhe6w3WDU6XZsG5UcftSOCjwcC8LF5BntIg6MGoWOJIKaWmUJC1/s4128/20220726_110923.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2580" data-original-width="4128" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnq4Yvb8tU4cHbSquryxHGkD9ZQ98l3pw9j4_tSgimKEMQeNGq3FXsMDtNp0YeranclbZvBiCHph8icZcf3-WPUINdXZHA1oVeCmWGV00MOwwaZ_xqX7Di_sVdg9U_S4uyGRjVhhe6w3WDU6XZsG5UcftSOCjwcC8LF5BntIg6MGoWOJIKaWmUJC1/w640-h400/20220726_110923.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>The final task is to give the garment one last press with my Oliso-proplus-smart-iron, do read my review of this super iron on </div><div><a href="https://jaycotts.co.uk/blogs/news/a-review-of-the-oliso-tg1600-smart-iron" target="_blank">Oliso-proplus-smart-iron review </a><br /></div>It is certainly an asset to your sewing and I love mine <br /><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnOWK2wcvNQuJIozlLcG86z4Aup1R8i8asOdvtFRwZcTQ6DAEmE1YXZZA5HBT-do6HE_jbR6ImXInolOynA_j1X3sBuU8f7zzTBcSxTu8H_WQ3_EptvfSruqe9cyHDkVYy5_5RCnqX6cnLnNCKvCVK3HmGWByFmJHzTmzd3CkIVLkZVjhQoSkyvt6t/s3264/20220726_112303.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnOWK2wcvNQuJIozlLcG86z4Aup1R8i8asOdvtFRwZcTQ6DAEmE1YXZZA5HBT-do6HE_jbR6ImXInolOynA_j1X3sBuU8f7zzTBcSxTu8H_WQ3_EptvfSruqe9cyHDkVYy5_5RCnqX6cnLnNCKvCVK3HmGWByFmJHzTmzd3CkIVLkZVjhQoSkyvt6t/w480-h640/20220726_112303.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The contract waist and sleeve bands lift the white main fabric. </div><div style="text-align: left;">By the way I lined the skirt with white lining fabric as it is a little bit sheer .This is a topic for a full blog post I feel. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also made the dress slightly roomier as white fabric can look unattractive if the garment is too tight, </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRceGGbdFXjL28jy7bibNLwqOLVsP8aUXq8YEiPtOPVdVrGKwK-8o7ObVZplmIMqJJ_FtqIuF5qZzPvy4_v5_aPbaoGg56gstSmAYh8uJtc1Lb-u4DhsDK_mW6PfQIuGL3x1RVirIZhDfVzVenGQ75Y6pFyNaa002T0v31MDM5V8xKwsXqOv-5-Cgy/s3264/20220726_112332.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRceGGbdFXjL28jy7bibNLwqOLVsP8aUXq8YEiPtOPVdVrGKwK-8o7ObVZplmIMqJJ_FtqIuF5qZzPvy4_v5_aPbaoGg56gstSmAYh8uJtc1Lb-u4DhsDK_mW6PfQIuGL3x1RVirIZhDfVzVenGQ75Y6pFyNaa002T0v31MDM5V8xKwsXqOv-5-Cgy/w480-h640/20220726_112332.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I hope that this blog post has given you a few ideas of your own, sewing printed fabrics is nothing to be afraid of and once attempted you can then move onto checks where horizontal and vertical lines need matching. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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