tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21689683839706527292024-03-05T07:22:44.499-08:00superstitcheryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06576461454614720171noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168968383970652729.post-9992640404139207462014-07-13T02:02:00.001-07:002014-07-15T13:12:32.676-07:00Lavender bags<br><div>It is far too long since I last blogged. The reasons are too many to list but I'm back. I am aiming to run a stall at a craft fair after the summer and am trying to build up some stock. The lovely Jane at handmadejane has given me many tips. This is how I made some lovely lavender bags.<div><br></div><div>1. I chose some pretty fabric. Actually this was a bundle of 3 tea towels I bought in a supermarket sale because I liked the floral design. The set of 3 cost £1. I kept them in my stash.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvxT0XyDsRWyIVc0gnuBoen45wagxv951agROBx710RorQBu-MOcoyyJnGXoWHFa0SeWP5XblEyhd3iErkh3Z0JD-008_kVQOz2VtGS-0TwrhyWWEsecPshMmQHTjWhe6RoFdobJhqVyT/s640/blogger-image--1074983005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvxT0XyDsRWyIVc0gnuBoen45wagxv951agROBx710RorQBu-MOcoyyJnGXoWHFa0SeWP5XblEyhd3iErkh3Z0JD-008_kVQOz2VtGS-0TwrhyWWEsecPshMmQHTjWhe6RoFdobJhqVyT/s640/blogger-image--1074983005.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div> 2. I used my rotary cutter and cut out as many 16 x 11cm rectangles as I could get out of my fabric. The measurements can be anything you like of course.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDbQZec7al4E8wcsAeW3oxFXlALpl-RzSChpT7YGzLOhpUJ8uAd6CeXp9xAF5xxsGM8gi26FE_X4XoLw5gujIENl_Q4SWlcRmTr6nRQ2ot3J1lJhoNE4NUVO8W1YipecI2fSvTU1Toemon/s640/blogger-image-1908238727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDbQZec7al4E8wcsAeW3oxFXlALpl-RzSChpT7YGzLOhpUJ8uAd6CeXp9xAF5xxsGM8gi26FE_X4XoLw5gujIENl_Q4SWlcRmTr6nRQ2ot3J1lJhoNE4NUVO8W1YipecI2fSvTU1Toemon/s640/blogger-image-1908238727.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div> 3. I made a little bag by stitching around 3 sides of the rectangles, using a narrow seam and leaving a gap along one of the short edges. This is for the lavender filling.<br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3PLoLlOq_XZbq_sscF5D9FdyTw3wlMste5AN6-lsu3DjXXrK1Hb_LIrKOY_ceQWMlHflN1G4GSGyIRcz982gMLW2IXe5UMs_2MNgpob6fV0Bm7YAaGjE1e1gNkFSJLmit9YT5v4PyEif/s640/blogger-image-2000962647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3PLoLlOq_XZbq_sscF5D9FdyTw3wlMste5AN6-lsu3DjXXrK1Hb_LIrKOY_ceQWMlHflN1G4GSGyIRcz982gMLW2IXe5UMs_2MNgpob6fV0Bm7YAaGjE1e1gNkFSJLmit9YT5v4PyEif/s640/blogger-image-2000962647.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div> 4. Oops - in my haste I did not stitch right sides together .. Doh!! Out came the stitch ripper.</div><div><br></div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIw9VdAX2hY0TIzCzW9vZ1vI1iYEmcX4vxjpMzpiSykxLEkdeRFMuevH8HIAWpY-YP5cXpGx35rIyr_bOuPJbJ4iE6IHnS3h0E8yG5UC90oA6mBLmi6_pta3vUE3zCdgxicefW3VStuRm9/s640/blogger-image--1837851923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIw9VdAX2hY0TIzCzW9vZ1vI1iYEmcX4vxjpMzpiSykxLEkdeRFMuevH8HIAWpY-YP5cXpGx35rIyr_bOuPJbJ4iE6IHnS3h0E8yG5UC90oA6mBLmi6_pta3vUE3zCdgxicefW3VStuRm9/s640/blogger-image--1837851923.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 5. Once the 2 pieces are sewn ( right sides ) together clip the corners.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbWLuZI7kLpLmBo6rsjMKFJq1IUDnywURvTBZndrLOoU2wwKl4jxHE4JfsgK1zKHdJNf8gPbFYGyeBKD9mqn5UhlbESAqiHl22TVSlSmRTN_-0aeXwj88gjNR11mk74iU0JmYrLrwvgpd/s640/blogger-image--1271021837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbWLuZI7kLpLmBo6rsjMKFJq1IUDnywURvTBZndrLOoU2wwKl4jxHE4JfsgK1zKHdJNf8gPbFYGyeBKD9mqn5UhlbESAqiHl22TVSlSmRTN_-0aeXwj88gjNR11mk74iU0JmYrLrwvgpd/s640/blogger-image--1271021837.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 6. Turn right side out and press.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwSTBtu4Vwe7-4TqxyLtcCmLX1gULoyDpzG28xbn-LZuhar20LhEca8sRY_YnrsgB2GBfkcZetUcEUYVNbhwir-mMPm8Zm8Dh3ozmlO9xXEX465F4WPmcVzfLYYiHawryoPP6TXJhRfG_u/s640/blogger-image--222623368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwSTBtu4Vwe7-4TqxyLtcCmLX1gULoyDpzG28xbn-LZuhar20LhEca8sRY_YnrsgB2GBfkcZetUcEUYVNbhwir-mMPm8Zm8Dh3ozmlO9xXEX465F4WPmcVzfLYYiHawryoPP6TXJhRfG_u/s640/blogger-image--222623368.jpg"></a></span><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwSTBtu4Vwe7-4TqxyLtcCmLX1gULoyDpzG28xbn-LZuhar20LhEca8sRY_YnrsgB2GBfkcZetUcEUYVNbhwir-mMPm8Zm8Dh3ozmlO9xXEX465F4WPmcVzfLYYiHawryoPP6TXJhRfG_u/s640/blogger-image--222623368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJnWDubM4o8oHlWg5X-sPC7-Y1iJzQFfPilMF4bwZj0rAGfrkzMkrb1qoEmFBzpIdsK_y8gTRiHmFXRXcXzo26SBa2G8AgtFQqedM1wNv-99jF8iHRF3YU7bNzASNbaz4O9XFWY83E7FI8/s640/blogger-image-1555136037.jpg"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"> 7. Now for the fun part - fill with lavender.</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8i5fUb4DzoRcKDVaL_jxs4jPOY4oi84S1yf4cjbu_-DF6Cis6z5rLLK9BtOkO0vxID2S5uBMt__HNu5f390yn2xUW4k_pV50g6AOBgHr8uP2h8JQpf7_rZ2dDTgJW5UaXq_Lw3McYcPQR/s640/blogger-image-1665047274.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8i5fUb4DzoRcKDVaL_jxs4jPOY4oi84S1yf4cjbu_-DF6Cis6z5rLLK9BtOkO0vxID2S5uBMt__HNu5f390yn2xUW4k_pV50g6AOBgHr8uP2h8JQpf7_rZ2dDTgJW5UaXq_Lw3McYcPQR/s640/blogger-image-1665047274.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> 8. Stitch up the gap. I inserted a label into this seam so that the bag can be hung up if required.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKzKAsB38fzBuuJucT8nnLQkWILRRlFIuScgqOZcj5ea6rjXaWcqOVsZqCyUf-3ARCLHI8JS4DFrdIlhNeLbvGIXTkQIpmsyaH6vrhUsEZud4Ht_D6h6ZD71bUmlf4AdabjDQ9iv8l7eiy/s640/blogger-image--184795154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKzKAsB38fzBuuJucT8nnLQkWILRRlFIuScgqOZcj5ea6rjXaWcqOVsZqCyUf-3ARCLHI8JS4DFrdIlhNeLbvGIXTkQIpmsyaH6vrhUsEZud4Ht_D6h6ZD71bUmlf4AdabjDQ9iv8l7eiy/s640/blogger-image--184795154.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> A bundle of these little beauties look very attractive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTr7vZhKxQkKWL8PUu79lku9h-8L_thSqBjuxsZtCtitfwriLxNhFGfyHt-Ahzoh-P6BBiJgMF_qAKPJ_KOkPidNYI11UAiy54husS4g6XMK0-veiZ4y0Lfl6jJ2NBLqh4_XsRPSioa7y/s640/blogger-image--424348256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTr7vZhKxQkKWL8PUu79lku9h-8L_thSqBjuxsZtCtitfwriLxNhFGfyHt-Ahzoh-P6BBiJgMF_qAKPJ_KOkPidNYI11UAiy54husS4g6XMK0-veiZ4y0Lfl6jJ2NBLqh4_XsRPSioa7y/s640/blogger-image--424348256.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I made lots of these as a start on my stock for the stall but then I gave them all away!! So it's back to the sewing machine.</div></div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06576461454614720171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168968383970652729.post-58578501636128811972014-03-29T02:07:00.001-07:002014-03-30T04:48:31.250-07:00A relaxing project At last a much delayed post on my (very) slow growing blog. I spend many happy hours reading other sewists' / knitters'/ crocheters' blogs and end up neglecting my own!<div>Anyway - my current relaxing project - good for when I am watching TV - is this shawlette -Vintage Freemont. It is a joy to knit and I purchased the yarn at the Olympia Knitting and Stitching show. Unfortunately I did not buy enough so had to search online and was lucky to find a supplier. So I will be able to complete the job. </div><div>I apologise for the not so good photo but will post again the completed item.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrIa7MAFypuXUI4aFJbp-iXsSY3IRa4ar_4TsCXR8_z9iThsBsdOMnLhwTn74_R4QHKI2yRgzq2xLtpcfLwofSiXcozuDqU3vuj6Qued8VeBWrY0h37aS-MeCcP3gDzfGChhbZpNDlffu/s640/blogger-image--2122848373.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrIa7MAFypuXUI4aFJbp-iXsSY3IRa4ar_4TsCXR8_z9iThsBsdOMnLhwTn74_R4QHKI2yRgzq2xLtpcfLwofSiXcozuDqU3vuj6Qued8VeBWrY0h37aS-MeCcP3gDzfGChhbZpNDlffu/s640/blogger-image--2122848373.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's growing - slowly :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrIa7MAFypuXUI4aFJbp-iXsSY3IRa4ar_4TsCXR8_z9iThsBsdOMnLhwTn74_R4QHKI2yRgzq2xLtpcfLwofSiXcozuDqU3vuj6Qued8VeBWrY0h37aS-MeCcP3gDzfGChhbZpNDlffu/s640/blogger-image--2122848373.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSisEUnDNXhiwrjL5tPfHlpqHa3MVun9X-ZRkZ9ljV2vTyYAKYB59GmF3FJR1oca851jv2ejFgjHXVfB6nUi_bFedH3xPht6-YOFn3eys5Pp6kMcuvnklnHFgHy_Ivewi5yYuLFhxZKKGj/s640/blogger-image-514884796.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSisEUnDNXhiwrjL5tPfHlpqHa3MVun9X-ZRkZ9ljV2vTyYAKYB59GmF3FJR1oca851jv2ejFgjHXVfB6nUi_bFedH3xPht6-YOFn3eys5Pp6kMcuvnklnHFgHy_Ivewi5yYuLFhxZKKGj/s640/blogger-image-514884796.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And this it what it should look like. Beautiful! Has anyone done any similar knitting or crochet projects? I would love to hear about them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSisEUnDNXhiwrjL5tPfHlpqHa3MVun9X-ZRkZ9ljV2vTyYAKYB59GmF3FJR1oca851jv2ejFgjHXVfB6nUi_bFedH3xPht6-YOFn3eys5Pp6kMcuvnklnHFgHy_Ivewi5yYuLFhxZKKGj/s640/blogger-image-514884796.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3m4bp2osVfEyM83sf8GSkv98GwiR-xFcV6zDFyzxoCbj65QYLozZpwihlus4V6iEdVSBjma7JUOKCsrTYpRYZPHpb3vEFkEZqNOqqEc_hMNWdITbbeLhpZID62LCAoN6MARUScTN0zUD/s640/blogger-image-725446067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3m4bp2osVfEyM83sf8GSkv98GwiR-xFcV6zDFyzxoCbj65QYLozZpwihlus4V6iEdVSBjma7JUOKCsrTYpRYZPHpb3vEFkEZqNOqqEc_hMNWdITbbeLhpZID62LCAoN6MARUScTN0zUD/s640/blogger-image-725446067.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06576461454614720171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168968383970652729.post-28103274912926244612014-03-12T13:59:00.001-07:002014-03-12T14:04:39.501-07:00What am I?Hello fellow sewists! I have been neglecting my blog lately :( however I have some plans afoot for some hand sewing posts - not one of my favourite aspects of sewing but one that I am tentatively trying out. In the meantime - does anyone know what this is??<div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOuKxlaSc74tK1YWyhsJGJf1nL7_V18y0nRPPN5LDvZyFOTyBJ_g6mA7IeILsVGv5MHbxl7g3G1-yklpjhd85xLZ-KEFl0mCdQ_w3NWWdWzMukDkqODL6obNGp3gQBz2f-o1dL5k7imeVf/s640/blogger-image-1667598534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOuKxlaSc74tK1YWyhsJGJf1nL7_V18y0nRPPN5LDvZyFOTyBJ_g6mA7IeILsVGv5MHbxl7g3G1-yklpjhd85xLZ-KEFl0mCdQ_w3NWWdWzMukDkqODL6obNGp3gQBz2f-o1dL5k7imeVf/s640/blogger-image-1667598534.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">PS has anyone been watching the Great British Sewing Bee? I'm hooked and loving every minute!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06576461454614720171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168968383970652729.post-63669699928329500462014-02-21T01:09:00.001-08:002014-02-21T01:17:04.904-08:00At Home Sew Along SkirtStep 1. I have decided to make the Great British Sewing Bee pencil skirt for the sew along. It is featured in the March issue of Sew magazine. I downloaded the pattern - 12 pages - and pieced it together on my dining table.<div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiKVvXoJJbRuzCgx2mXzCevuuABtVYXh14FodTym4ARnycvf9kUbLdsDlalIs4YqR71BTEzsJ1UQCim2PJf1bRclb_9wzuBLTf5zEn7FyGVR-GN8NKerIsI1RMr7-jVTpU6YwpsdKc5q-/s640/blogger-image-355936401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiKVvXoJJbRuzCgx2mXzCevuuABtVYXh14FodTym4ARnycvf9kUbLdsDlalIs4YqR71BTEzsJ1UQCim2PJf1bRclb_9wzuBLTf5zEn7FyGVR-GN8NKerIsI1RMr7-jVTpU6YwpsdKc5q-/s640/blogger-image-355936401.jpg"></a></span><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; "><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNiKVvXoJJbRuzCgx2mXzCevuuABtVYXh14FodTym4ARnycvf9kUbLdsDlalIs4YqR71BTEzsJ1UQCim2PJf1bRclb_9wzuBLTf5zEn7FyGVR-GN8NKerIsI1RMr7-jVTpU6YwpsdKc5q-/s640/blogger-image-355936401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheW3riN1e5DeOAMqFbcuz0L3_laHKphSA9c5QPYccdgS_Lj5gOtxkc7txYpMy8eRrORCp1IXpYjsiFNVyWqy4ir2BPwTXGXEirKM0nFZhwSNld2tRfkl977Kd58zktsTXCiFFCCzE8rVWG/s640/blogger-image-151170003.jpg"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; "><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; ">Step 2. I have to choose some fabric from my stash.</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; "><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both; "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjlDA-2fDH_-0eVzvtJtiCnU25GVmxfC4PLHD7mRQF_6mhOBDeC0fD9kegyMYsM5lDO1TNkxXlxnZoJHtXzZdfQTS8oQvnAU0mPojg7YtrUjAfvHatbhu68geqn552bDr5p7nd5D73iBy/s640/blogger-image-268975381.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjlDA-2fDH_-0eVzvtJtiCnU25GVmxfC4PLHD7mRQF_6mhOBDeC0fD9kegyMYsM5lDO1TNkxXlxnZoJHtXzZdfQTS8oQvnAU0mPojg7YtrUjAfvHatbhu68geqn552bDr5p7nd5D73iBy/s640/blogger-image-268975381.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div><br></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06576461454614720171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168968383970652729.post-7206826173656810402014-02-20T06:29:00.001-08:002014-02-21T00:54:27.280-08:00Skirt sew along cont.Step 3. I have chosen the fabric - a medium / heavy weight embossed navy blue. It looks a bit lighter in the photo. <div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu3l9ryN7IBdElwiJ0WCaHjWYeNnVZIhauwEbB3kUhpLL_xlZUe0iJ38BSaoVT045SLvONcylrC6jVRuKyDnznSuXvvuaL3vngF9Qe90MvezkvJTHWTQSnFtbkmuPJ0zMTikswnRVvHZyG/s640/blogger-image--948242756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu3l9ryN7IBdElwiJ0WCaHjWYeNnVZIhauwEbB3kUhpLL_xlZUe0iJ38BSaoVT045SLvONcylrC6jVRuKyDnznSuXvvuaL3vngF9Qe90MvezkvJTHWTQSnFtbkmuPJ0zMTikswnRVvHZyG/s640/blogger-image--948242756.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I even made a muslin from an old sheet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl4IKJQ67T9II9y-8q5fcx6AvhCWj5EveVRkGTj2473AMoZTMbPgho1osJF0rLC0sjzHTPOBZsmL6ycNeq5qNEcobWsjW1yUQmTVciU2lLGSlTH2ncOzeH-dln2EO2WPcmBP-F188wGExu/s640/blogger-image-1692557513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVNBzonnvbZJ45UFavy-LC2BcRx_ja5p1ycwJJDLklVSjqubK-Iqc9bNW0Io82_ZEQgFjtBzcDYGvJHYr5bngJ37NvFSqpjE-EDurEJ3AKLb0RNlI_iKisDMwiwNRpB5c0TdcWClbuYsd/s640/blogger-image--1858984385.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqVNBzonnvbZJ45UFavy-LC2BcRx_ja5p1ycwJJDLklVSjqubK-Iqc9bNW0Io82_ZEQgFjtBzcDYGvJHYr5bngJ37NvFSqpjE-EDurEJ3AKLb0RNlI_iKisDMwiwNRpB5c0TdcWClbuYsd/s640/blogger-image--1858984385.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Step 4. Six darts to sew.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82hM77JF04_rSqd551i3CODWAq3MngsP4ygPDtRhPvuE-yHx3a4JseJnnZk1c5j3XWP4Y_d_AetOZu_3LfWM6RLj_b-qxmGC_bDd3m4UGLVM3lt0GCRSeSLsqtMfzfIMp82tIr5eMhGto/s640/blogger-image--914974638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82hM77JF04_rSqd551i3CODWAq3MngsP4ygPDtRhPvuE-yHx3a4JseJnnZk1c5j3XWP4Y_d_AetOZu_3LfWM6RLj_b-qxmGC_bDd3m4UGLVM3lt0GCRSeSLsqtMfzfIMp82tIr5eMhGto/s640/blogger-image--914974638.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then I had the urge to line the skirt and found some bright red lining fabric in my stash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQza2mUiMKmABOoDW8bL_buGAbM6aLy41JAM3KjINszcMSZfv0g98uGmgvoyv6C0zyzUIsdhdM_dBpvPkVDa0ztUyyxCQKa1K1WJLgCg4SzPJw4xpuVhAQilASQuGhFYhey9i6kgf01WuD/s640/blogger-image--2076733127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQza2mUiMKmABOoDW8bL_buGAbM6aLy41JAM3KjINszcMSZfv0g98uGmgvoyv6C0zyzUIsdhdM_dBpvPkVDa0ztUyyxCQKa1K1WJLgCg4SzPJw4xpuVhAQilASQuGhFYhey9i6kgf01WuD/s640/blogger-image--2076733127.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I interlocked / surged the raw edges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVacfC9RJllTE8suvvN5-jH6IeIqvc8g23J3_NpUJoQKzqoRU-Znw7ljpffoiRD1vdLoOOmrZ8Bu4eDUiizbQZY0sCOoIUXG-iy6OaWgqLuZwxoIDA4hIVTOp8NNZ1kqiU7lU2jJqNjKKw/s640/blogger-image-1945452345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVacfC9RJllTE8suvvN5-jH6IeIqvc8g23J3_NpUJoQKzqoRU-Znw7ljpffoiRD1vdLoOOmrZ8Bu4eDUiizbQZY0sCOoIUXG-iy6OaWgqLuZwxoIDA4hIVTOp8NNZ1kqiU7lU2jJqNjKKw/s640/blogger-image-1945452345.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 5. Lining made and I attached it to the waist edge before attaching the waistband. I did not use interfacing on the waistband as this fabric is quite heavyweight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrj0ALWc_iyCBgFyG5ahCMNKUh2Jg0V0Lt44_AXR2xVMzqk2xvHfDZpaIEVkiG_SrhyqpB-6o_Ye4ewuPGe6z0ek4pbCz7bamNMimWYiY92SeMlNBwhJW8CGYGhHsiFk-6PWkbbkW7D75j/s640/blogger-image-855728952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrj0ALWc_iyCBgFyG5ahCMNKUh2Jg0V0Lt44_AXR2xVMzqk2xvHfDZpaIEVkiG_SrhyqpB-6o_Ye4ewuPGe6z0ek4pbCz7bamNMimWYiY92SeMlNBwhJW8CGYGhHsiFk-6PWkbbkW7D75j/s640/blogger-image-855728952.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I couldn't be bothered to change the thread on the machine to red so I did a decorative hem stitch to the lining.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Sz7tmRVx4t4UThojQz0ipww1Vma7MBxpPXQ5zjxWoccBijiS_zRj39dvRbavKB6YJuK3JaelUcjL5H1ngfpv6rvWnH_9JOhP6tguaYfWqi3EfUkiG5s948LwJBcFAFyKEumycBj5Kukd/s640/blogger-image-1387026191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Sz7tmRVx4t4UThojQz0ipww1Vma7MBxpPXQ5zjxWoccBijiS_zRj39dvRbavKB6YJuK3JaelUcjL5H1ngfpv6rvWnH_9JOhP6tguaYfWqi3EfUkiG5s948LwJBcFAFyKEumycBj5Kukd/s640/blogger-image-1387026191.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Step 6. I stitched the hem, added my label et voilà! The finished article.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCRtiVpkhIqyzxk85VZxoDuhXd6NFvvQBr86bNCnrq3ViUFo0MmM4Jq28TamVC-qLDY0hG9jwNYyrmZ4dS_juV0cj5FW2HsyiXX8StUxmotU83mFFCKmvrhLC2QP7tPcNNe_nURKHeSKQo/s640/blogger-image--682052315.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCRtiVpkhIqyzxk85VZxoDuhXd6NFvvQBr86bNCnrq3ViUFo0MmM4Jq28TamVC-qLDY0hG9jwNYyrmZ4dS_juV0cj5FW2HsyiXX8StUxmotU83mFFCKmvrhLC2QP7tPcNNe_nURKHeSKQo/s640/blogger-image--682052315.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5FjranT3hvsRbMI9x6hKoPD0ubzUKy5M9T9aCCcvSk0CT5ZDTD2A2toWGej1kAAQ1DkkmtV8Xwp20InSnxw5ygqMKrgGP5QPwzGFiKbItBl_Bnv7M3JB3w3lFL6eGpR6X99NwwYLE4Fl/s640/blogger-image--543144830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5FjranT3hvsRbMI9x6hKoPD0ubzUKy5M9T9aCCcvSk0CT5ZDTD2A2toWGej1kAAQ1DkkmtV8Xwp20InSnxw5ygqMKrgGP5QPwzGFiKbItBl_Bnv7M3JB3w3lFL6eGpR6X99NwwYLE4Fl/s640/blogger-image--543144830.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSGOR50tL5m6kwTMinr3LNsCdCkG762vCIHnLI8m-zoYjKhWjH3Agd5qVjeVM9s8sPXCCfIhKknMMC07-di8gv2T4piinnXNEh7d8bUM0k7cIXDGPrNyOb7uALIIAtNix-lUGH2k6esyj/s640/blogger-image-1875056831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSGOR50tL5m6kwTMinr3LNsCdCkG762vCIHnLI8m-zoYjKhWjH3Agd5qVjeVM9s8sPXCCfIhKknMMC07-di8gv2T4piinnXNEh7d8bUM0k7cIXDGPrNyOb7uALIIAtNix-lUGH2k6esyj/s640/blogger-image-1875056831.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A saucy glimpse of scarlet ;)</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div></div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06576461454614720171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168968383970652729.post-2948062795759174652014-02-17T07:29:00.001-08:002014-02-18T03:29:20.880-08:00Zip and finishing touches1. Now to insert the invisible zipper. First I like to press the zipper teeth flat as this makes it easier to stitch nice and snugly next to the teeth. I also overlocked the raw edges of the skirt before placing the zip with the coils along the seam line. Then I stitched one side of the zip going slowly to avoid puckering ( normally I am a bit of a speed merchant on the machine!) Once that side was done I did the other side, remembering to keep the zip face down and to work on the right side of my fabric. I then stitched the rest of the seam from the hem up and overlapped where the zip stitching ended. A final press and voilà. There are much better instructions than mine for inserting an invisible zipper - I like Sew Serendity's at blogspot - really clear instructions and photographs.<div>2. Next step is the lining. I attached this to the waist edge, so no need for any waistband or facings.</div><div>The final dilemma - to add a decorative trim or not? I am addicted to trims but am reliably informed that less is more. Mmmm? </div><div>3. 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It has 2 darts back and front. The best way to get a neat finish to darts is to end the stitching at the point end and go a few stitches beyond, do not reverse stitch but pull the stitches through to same side and tie off. Then press, press and more press.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXE_lHOz2isEUGmb-Cr-cC7cxP04TMaccy74Jcp7xhKjpxbwFqFKtHxuh6XIr0lPD2JQLFAs9IWNpkVQoPUnPmnyC6H3KdbSWJV77KOMQeHPRsAsJAVe7DjZyE6gpYd2RtirTUh58ezpWh/s640/blogger-image--916896245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXE_lHOz2isEUGmb-Cr-cC7cxP04TMaccy74Jcp7xhKjpxbwFqFKtHxuh6XIr0lPD2JQLFAs9IWNpkVQoPUnPmnyC6H3KdbSWJV77KOMQeHPRsAsJAVe7DjZyE6gpYd2RtirTUh58ezpWh/s640/blogger-image--916896245.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZMoDP-HGYQzb6zkb46SFIizsKPEKKZpvvj1weAoXrtunDUgPRpCRgV9y0TLCZGk9QzBFHWMo5PWVO4qZBtgDXTOwDfvkj6asAKQGSH3WK6MOlx0pvWJc8-azDeUxU7q98LZaQxETe1O8/s640/blogger-image-955743893.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZMoDP-HGYQzb6zkb46SFIizsKPEKKZpvvj1weAoXrtunDUgPRpCRgV9y0TLCZGk9QzBFHWMo5PWVO4qZBtgDXTOwDfvkj6asAKQGSH3WK6MOlx0pvWJc8-azDeUxU7q98LZaQxETe1O8/s640/blogger-image-955743893.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06576461454614720171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168968383970652729.post-51454467734008177982014-02-17T02:15:00.001-08:002014-02-17T02:15:16.789-08:00First project of the weekHello fellow sewists! I am about to begin my new sewing project - nothing too exciting - just a simple skirt for work. My wardrobe is in dire need of refreshment and I wear the same old, same old......<div>I bought this fabric from Walthamstow market, the man outside Sainsburys ( to be known in future as TMOS) actually I think I am in love with him, his fabric is A-May-Zing! It is a lovely soft grey wool mix with a super drape and I lashed out and bought some burgundy lining at the heady price of £1.00 per metre! I know - it was extravagant of me ;) I also purchased a cutting board ( never had one before) and a rotary cutter ( jury still out on that). I am looking to buy a dress form but am still trawling the net for ideas and comparisons. If anyone has any suggestions or tips I would be hugely grateful. Well, the machine is calling.......</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuUhh49L0toMLzWbRqwgN1sGi2ocstXmT4sEiX9iqbrT8ZoZKqHK9mW7lPKxGhSYELVwKR5B9aUt60YpzEPSIlP2a4tpTcTOTUi1Mgb91tv_cCuMks-cU9p_AXleHrdns9GdJF2ZID0ES/s640/blogger-image--259371473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuUhh49L0toMLzWbRqwgN1sGi2ocstXmT4sEiX9iqbrT8ZoZKqHK9mW7lPKxGhSYELVwKR5B9aUt60YpzEPSIlP2a4tpTcTOTUi1Mgb91tv_cCuMks-cU9p_AXleHrdns9GdJF2ZID0ES/s640/blogger-image--259371473.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHlwSj_4cgT3lUFTMm6slq4JK18LX0kreusRR6ARiQwovPVgRDKLYwCLPGshPlW45448HeEtUe5dHw1I0bbT6AqAfU7rfAa0LlEEG7uv47eJFEIY0tfLF7Dff8mDnOq1I3oNhbfUoHvVRI/s640/blogger-image--2108627648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHlwSj_4cgT3lUFTMm6slq4JK18LX0kreusRR6ARiQwovPVgRDKLYwCLPGshPlW45448HeEtUe5dHw1I0bbT6AqAfU7rfAa0LlEEG7uv47eJFEIY0tfLF7Dff8mDnOq1I3oNhbfUoHvVRI/s640/blogger-image--2108627648.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06576461454614720171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168968383970652729.post-86747913270892299182014-02-12T08:13:00.001-08:002014-02-12T08:13:27.515-08:00Welcome sewists!Hi fellow sewists. My name is Jan and I am a sewist. I love making clothes, accessories and home furnishings - anything in fact. I am addicted to reading sewing and craft blogs - sew time to join the bloggers myself. (ha!)<br />
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I am going to post my creations as they take shape and look forward to your comments and tips. <br />
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