tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58791593941225165422024-02-18T23:34:23.372-08:00handmade threadsKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-61939770087343635402016-05-25T10:21:00.000-07:002016-05-25T10:21:10.323-07:00SPRING DRESSES // TESSUTI RUBY x 2So I realize that I still haven't shared my spring/summer wardrobe plan - but it is firmly in place, and maternity friendly. It consists mainly of dresses like the ones below that can expand as I do (by removing the belt!), and things that streeeeeetch. I even have so much of it completed (surprisingly for me) that I'm about ready to fully move on to baby clothes, without too much more personal sewing for awhile.<br />
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A few weekends ago, Jeremy and I spent some time in King City, CA with his nana and took these pictures around her beautiful yard - filled with really pretty flowers and birdhouses made by Jeremy's grandpa.<br />
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<b>Pattern</b>: <a href="http://www.tessuti-shop.com/products/ruby-dress-top-pattern" target="_blank">Tessuti Ruby Dress</a><br />
<b>Size</b>: 14<br />
<b>Modifications</b>: None!<br />
<b>Fabric</b>: Shibori rayon (sold out) from <a href="http://blackbirdfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Blackbird Fabrics</a><br />
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To start, I've really been loving the swing dress silhouette recently - but I wasn't quite sure if it was right for my body. Being an hourglass shape, I generally do better with defined waists and flowy fabrics. However, being pregnant and wanting clothes with room to grow, mixed with the idea of self fabric belts (along with inspiration from Sarah's versions of this pattern: <a href="http://fabrictragic.blogspot.com/2016/02/finished-ruby-ruby-ruby-ruby.html" target="_blank">1</a> & <a href="http://fabrictragic.blogspot.com/2016/02/finished-summer-frocktail-mashup.html" target="_blank">2</a>), made the Tessuti Ruby dress a no brainer.<br />
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The first version I made with my pre-pregnancy measurements, with no alterations - and it still fits great. I used some fabric I picked up from Caroline at <a href="http://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Blackbird Fabrics</a>, and hemmed and hawed a bit about pattern placement on this really pretty shibori rayon. I opted to keep the pattern horizontal and with the grain, but I really love <a href="http://whatkatiesews.net/in-the-navy/" target="_blank">Katie's vertical placement</a>.<br />
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I really love the shoulder shape on this dress, as well as the back neckline detail. The only sort of mistake I made here was using serger thread to make a loop for my button... You actually can't get the dress over your head as-is without unbuttoning the neck, and the serger thread is fiddly enough to get around the button that it takes me a few tries to get this dress on. I'm also not crazy about necklines being too high, so I made some changes for my next version!<br />
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<b>Pattern</b>: <a href="http://www.tessuti-shop.com/products/ruby-dress-top-pattern" target="_blank">Tessuti Ruby Dress</a><br />
<b>Size</b>: 14<br />
<b>Modifications</b>: Lowered the neckline 2", lengthened by 2"<br />
<b>Fabric</b>: <a href="http://www.lafinchfabrics.com/collections/designer-wovens/products/helena-floral-rayon" target="_blank">Floral rayon</a> from <a href="http://www.lafinchfabrics.com/" target="_blank">LA Finch Fabric</a><br />
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For my second dress version of this pattern (I made a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BEtgMsBMGYJ/?taken-by=keday" target="_blank">knit tank</a> in between the two), I lowered the neckline by 2" and graded to nothing at the shoulders. I feel like it still keeps the general shape, but gives my neck a bit of breathing room. Plus, I can now slip this dress over my head without unbuttoning! I also wised up the second time and used self fabric to make a button loop on the back... just in case I actually do need/want to unbutton it.<br />
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The only other alteration I made for this version was to lengthen the pattern by 2" to accommodate my belly as it grows... my first version starts to creep up a bit high now that I'm in my third trimester (!!!!!). Doesn't stop me from still wearing it though (albeit belt-less). :D<br />
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The fabric for this version is from <a href="http://www.lafinchfabrics.com/" target="_blank">LA Finch Fabrics</a>. They stock really beautiful rayons and knits at super reasonable prices. This <a href="http://www.lafinchfabrics.com/collections/designer-wovens/products/helena-floral-rayon" target="_blank">floral rayon</a> has such a beautiful print with a crepe-like texture that made cutting and sewing this dress a total breeze.<br />
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Both of these dresses are currently in heavy rotation, and I love that I can always just belt them back up after the baby is born... so these should last me well into fall! </div>
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-31706833274092169232016-04-29T15:55:00.000-07:002016-04-29T15:56:10.744-07:00ME MADE MAY '16So I was totally not going to make any kind of deal about this, but there's something in me that can't keep out of the fun...<br />
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Even though I'm pregnant this year (and less and less of my clothes are fitting every day), I wanted to participate this year for a few reasons... One is that I think it'll be a fun way to document what's working for me (and maybe what's not!) when it comes to my maternity wear. Secondly, I just really love seeing what everyone is really wearing everyday, instead of something styled for a blog post or a pretty Instagram pic.<br />
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The only real pledge I'm making this year is to just <b><i>try</i></b> to wear something me-made every day, but realistically that might only be 5 or 6 times a week, rather than every day. I only have two RTW maternity dresses, but they're both super cute (and made in the USA, which is awesome) - so those will definitely be getting some rotation.<br />
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I'll most likely post some kind of rundown at the end of the month here on the blog, but you can follow along every day (if you so desire) with me on <a href="http://instagram.com/keday" target="_blank">Instagram - @keday</a>.<br />
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<b>Are you participating in Me-Made May this year? I can't wait to see everyone's posts!</b>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-19750127763353296942016-04-19T09:50:00.000-07:002016-04-19T09:50:58.672-07:00NEW SPRING FABRICS! // THREADBARE FABRICS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Spring has sprung, at least here in Southern California, and I could not be happier to wear dresses and bright colors. I have so many things on my spring to-sew list, ranging from dresses, tanks, skirts and colored jeans! I have plans for all of our new fabrics, and I cannot wait to cut into them.</div>
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We have three new fabrics in all, one of which has almost infinite possibilities! You can read more about each fabric below.</div>
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<a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/10-5-oz-cone-mills-s-gene-denim-natural" target="_blank"><b>10.5oz S-Gene Cone Mills Denim in Natural</b></a></div>
I get a lot of questions about colored denim, however, it seems to me that colored denim tends to be lower quality. This fabric is the same Cone Mills S-Gene denim like some of our other denims, but has its natural color and is prepped for dye. While it's beautiful on it's own, you can totally make a pair of jeans (or skirt, dress, etc) in any color you like! You can use natural dye methods (it might be time for me to actually read my copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Modern-Natural-Dyer-Comprehensive/dp/1617691755" target="_blank">The Natural Modern Dyer</a>), or simple store bought dyes - the possibilities are endless.<br />
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I made the colors at the top of of this post using RIT dyes, and they even have a cool <a href="https://www.ritstudio.com/color-library">color library</a> for mixing custom colors (including <a href="https://www.ritstudio.com/color-library/pantone-seasonal-colors/">Pantone seasonal colors</a>!).</div>
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<a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/12-oz-cone-mills-s-gene-denim" target="_blank"><b>12oz S-Gene Cone Mills Denim in Indigo</b></a><br />
First up is our newest <a href="https://www.conedenim.com/sgene.html">S-Gene</a> weight: <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/12-oz-cone-mills-s-gene-denim">12oz S-Gene Cone Mills denim in Indigo</a>. Many people have inquired about our sold out 11.5oz weight, however, we are currently unable to restock. This new denim is officially our replacement! The weight difference is unnoticeable in person, and it features the same great quality and spandex content everyone loves in the 11.5oz.<br />
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<a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/12-oz-cone-mills-s-gene-denim">This denim</a> also features a broken twill weave, which helps prevent leg twist in skinny jeans (if you're an avid wearer, you know what I'm talking about!). <br />
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<a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/4-oz-light-blue-tencel-denim-shirting" target="_blank"><b>4oz Tencel Denim Shirting in Light Blue</b></a></div>
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We're very pleased to offer a new shirting weight fabric, eco friendly <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/4-oz-light-blue-tencel-denim-shirting" target="_blank">4oz Tencel Denim Shirting in Light Blue</a>. This tencel is soft, with good drape and would work well for dresses, shirts, pajamas, and even soft woven pants like <a href="http://shop.made-by-rae.com/products/luna-pants">Luna</a> or modified <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/hudson-pant">Hudsons</a>. In fact, I recently made a pair of <a href="http://store.closetcasefiles.com/products/carolyn-pajamas?variant=1154987023" target="_blank">Carolyn Pajamas</a> from this fabric, and I need to get them posted before <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2016/03/maternity-jeans.html" target="_blank">I grow out of them</a>!</div>
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<a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/4-oz-light-blue-tencel-denim-shirting">This fabric</a> is made in the USA from cellulose fibers and is similar to rayon and bamboo fabrics.<br />
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-16663249577038235892016-03-29T09:51:00.000-07:002016-03-29T09:51:17.543-07:00SURPRISE! // MATERNITY JEANSSo I promise I make more than jeans, despite what my recent blog posts indicate. It just so happens that these jeans were a total necessity. My <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2016/02/new-jeans-in-japanese-denim.html" target="_blank">last pair</a> actually weren't quite fitting all the way because... <b><i>I'm pregnant</i></b><i><b>!</b></i> Jeremy and I are so happy to be expecting a baby boy in August!<br />
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I'm now half way through my pregnancy, and I'm finally feeling great. When people tell you you'll feel better in the second trimester - they are not kidding! We actually found out about the baby two days before leaving for <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2016/01/winter-wear.html" target="_blank">Germany and Austria</a> - so that was rather exciting. The only downside was that it limited my beer drinking to the non-alcoholic variety (but there's tons of it - at least one kind at every beer hall and restaurant). I felt pretty good for most of the trip, but started to feel sort of nauseous towards the end - which continued for several weeks. For most of January and February I had a serious lack of sewing motivation - partly because I was burnt out on winter makes, and mainly because I was completely exhausted. It was only a few weeks ago that I started to feel up to sewing again, and my sewjo has now returned with a vengeance!<br />
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 18.48px;">Pattern:</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans"; line-height: 18.48px;"> </span><a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 18.48px;" target="_blank">Closet Case Patterns Ginger Jeans</a><br />
<b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 18.48px;">Size:</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans"; line-height: 18.48px;"> 10, View A (low rise)</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 18.48px;">Modifications:</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans"; line-height: 18.48px;"> Added an elastic waist band for maternity!</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 18.48px;">Fabric:</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans"; line-height: 18.48px;"> </span><a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/s-gene-9ozindigo" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 18.48px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Cone Mills S-Gene Denim in 9oz Indigo</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans"; line-height: 18.48px;">, from </span><a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans'; line-height: 18.48px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Threadbare Fabrics</a> and navy ponte knit from the garment district<br />
<b>Worn with:</b> Self drafted tank based on my bodice block made at <a href="http://campworkroomsocial.com/" target="_blank">Camp Workroom Social</a><br />
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While most of my clothes still fit okay, about a month ago, my usual jeans became something I couldn't bear to wear anymore. I decided to take a crack at maternity jeans, and now I've been wearing these nonstop.<br />
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For this pair of jeans, I used my trusty <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern" target="_blank">Ginger Jeans</a> pattern and our nicely stretchy <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/s-gene-9ozindigo" target="_blank">9oz S-Gene Cone Mills Denim</a>. I've long admired the pretty blue color of this denim, but for some reason I thought I preferred a heavier weight. Therefore, this is my first crack at the 9oz, and I'm completely in love. It's thinner, but still feels sturdy, and the stretch is a godsend right now. Being the <a href="https://www.conedenim.com/sgene.html" target="_blank">S-Gene denim</a>, I can still wear these multiple times without them bagging out (which is awesome when you only have one pair of wearable jeans).<br />
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To maternity-ify these, I took inspiration from several sources - namely <a href="https://craftingarainbow.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/cone-mills-ginger-jeans/" target="_blank">Gillian</a> and <a href="http://whatkatiesews.net/jeans-in-an-evening/" target="_blank">Katie's</a> pull on Ginger Jeans, and <a href="http://blog.megannielsen.com/2009/09/diy-maternity-pants/" target="_blank">Megan Nielsen's tutorial</a> on adding an elastic waistband to RTW jeans. By the way, Megan Nielsen has a super cute maternity blog - <a href="http://diymaternity.com/" target="_blank">DIY Maternity.</a> I guess I never needed to know about it before, but it's full of cute ideas.<br />
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I made my standard size 10 in the low-rise View A version of the pattern, and sewed everything as directed until the waistband. For the fly, I just skipped the zipper and fly shield, and sewed it down rather than basting. You'd think that would be faster, but I found it sort of hard to topstitch without the zipper as a guide and I ended up re-doing it 3 times. Oh well!<br />
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Before attaching the waistband, I measured down 1" from the center front of the jeans, and graded to nothing at the sides (this is for belly room). Then I cut along the line I drew... which was a little nerve-wracking because I'd just spent hours making really nice looking jeans that I was just chopping into. But it worked fine! :D<br />
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For the actual waistband, I used some ponte de roma knit in navy, and 2" wide elastic. I measured the elastic on my body where I estimated I'd be wearing my jeans, pulling a wee bit tight for a snug fit (but not too tight... I am expanding after all). I cut my ponte the same length and double the width, with a 1/2" seam allowance (rather than 5/8" - no reason). I attached the waistband to the jeans, topstitched the seam allowance down using topstitching thread and I was all done!<br />
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I've got a load of spring makes coming down the pipe now that my secret is out - so hopefully things will get a bit more exciting around these parts! I'm pretty excited to share my spring and summer wardrobe plan soon - maternity edition!<br />
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Have you sewn for maternity? Any favorite patterns? Any advice on what to do with a newborn once they're here?!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-25883064747795854972016-02-24T10:30:00.000-08:002016-02-24T10:30:19.910-08:00NEW JEANS IN JAPANESE DENIMHooray for new fabrics! We recently updated our stock at <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/" target="_blank">Threadbare Fabrics</a> with four new arrivals, including our first foray into Japanese denim. And of course, I tested it for myself!<br />
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<b>Pattern:</b> <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern">Closet Case Patterns Ginger Jeans</a><br />
<b>Size:</b> 10<br />
<b>Modifications:</b> View A (low rise) at waist, View B (skinny leg) from the hip down<br />
<b>Fabric:</b> <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/japanese-10-5-oz-black" target="_blank">Japanese 10.5oz black-on-black denim</a> from <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/" target="_blank">Threadbare Fabrics</a><br />
<b>Worn with:</b> An unblogged <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/granville-shirt/" target="_blank">Sewaholic Granville</a> in chambray from <a href="http://lowpricefabric.com/" target="_blank">Michael Levine</a><br />
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Japanese denim is known for its quality, and Jeremy and I were interested in exploring fabric from outside of Cone Mills (which is the majority of our current stock). From reading various blogs and talking to some people, I realized there was a desire for not only Japanese denims by the yard, but also black denim with black threads. What better way to address both of these issues than to stock <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/japanese-10-5-oz-black" target="_blank">Japanese 10.5oz black-on-black denim</a>?<br />
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Of course, it was important for me to do a test run with this fabric. It's sourced from a different place than what I'm used to (I know I can expect great quality and recovery from Cone Mills denim), so I made up this pair of <a href="http://store.closetcasefiles.com/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern" target="_blank">Ginger Jeans</a>. I've made <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/search?q=ginger+jeans+closet+case" target="_blank">Ginger</a> so many times, it was really easy to compare the final product to that of my other pairs.<br />
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To start, I decided to do something a little different, and I made a low rise version with the skinny leg (View A at the top, View B from the hip down). It was really quick and painless to blend between the sizes, although I'd really love to give <a href="http://closetcasefiles.com/" target="_blank">Heather Lou's</a> recent <a href="http://closetcasefiles.com/fit-mid-rise-ginger-jeans/" target="_blank">mid-rise tutorial</a> a whirl sometime.<br />
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The low rise is... very low. But I really do like that I have another option from the high rise. Next time I'll probably raise the front and back rise by about an inch and call it a day. Currently, these really need to be worn with a belt - which I've gotten used to not wearing due to better fitting jeans. Also, I <i>may</i> have accidentally made the waist too big, and was too lazy to unpick everything.<br />
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The real test of these jeans, however, is the quality of the denim. To say that this denim is fantastic is an understatement. I easily wore these jeans 4 or 5 times before washing, and they held up just fine. In fact, they almost never seem to "relax" and feel fresh from the wash until about the 4th or 5th wear. That's actually something you may want to keep in mind if you decide to make jeans with this denim... Our S-Gene fabrics relax a bit after one wear, so making them tight is no problem. But the Japanese denim takes longer - so I'd definitely baste before sewing to check the fit (and don't over-fit them).<br />
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This denim is getting major love in our house right now, and I'm almost done with a pair for Jeremy to replace his fading black Levi's. So despite the stretch factor (and the lighter weight), I think they make a nice pair of men's jeans. The texture is great, the recovery is great, and the color is uniform and dark. I love them, and everyone needs a great pair of black jeans! :D<br />
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<a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/japanese-10-5-oz-black" target="_blank">Check out this item in our store!</a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-387569720786883902016-02-17T11:01:00.000-08:002016-02-17T11:05:27.157-08:00NEW ARRIVALS AT THREADBARE FABRICS!It's new fabric time at <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/" target="_blank">Threadbare Fabrics</a>!! My initial goal was to begin offering more fabrics sooner, but I wanted to choose really carefully. I'm really proud of how our little store has been doing in the last few months, and I didn't want to overrun it with new fabrics just for the sake of having new product. So you can rest assured that I very much love these fabrics, and all are currently/will be a part of my wardrobe.<br />
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There are four new fabrics in total (with more planned for spring), and I've included some information below.<br />
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<b><a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/s-gene-10-5ozdarkindigo" target="_blank">10.5oz Cone Mills S-Gene Dark Indigo Denim</a></b><br />
Introducing our newest <a href="https://www.conedenim.com/s-gene/" target="_blank">S-Gene</a> denim weight - 10.5 ounces! It's the perfect middle ground between the heavier weight <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/s-gene-11-5ozindigo" target="_blank">11.5oz</a> and the lighter <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/s-gene-9ozindigo" target="_blank">9oz</a> S-Gene denim. This denim will work for low rise skinny jeans (like <a href="http://store.closetcasefiles.com/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern" target="_blank">Ginger</a> and <a href="https://www.namedclothing.com/product/jamie-jeans-2/" target="_blank"><span id="goog_2122423083"></span>Jamie<span id="goog_2122423084"></span></a>) as well as other shapes. Be sure to note the spandex percentage, and baste your jeans to test the fit accordingly.<br />
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I've had a few trusted jeans makers tell me they prefer stretch denim in this weight range - and we're happy to offer it!<br />
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<b><a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/japanese-10-5-oz-black" target="_blank">10.5oz Japanese Black-on-black Denim</a></b><br />
Another popular request I've heard is for both Japanese denim and black-on-black denim. Japanese denim is considered to be extremely high quality, and I can vouch for it! I recently made my first pair of jeans with this denim, and they hold up just as well as my Cone Mills pairs.<br />
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The black-on-black is also new for our shop - this denim boasts only black threads (rather than white), and the fabric is very dark. The reverse side of this denim is a really nice dark charcoal, which could also be used for a slightly lighter pair!<br />
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<b><a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/conemills-nonstretch10oz-indigo" target="_blank">10oz Cone Mills Non-stretch Indigo Denim</a></b><br />
Calling all boyfriend jeans! We currently stock <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/conemills-rigid12-5oz-indigo" target="_blank">12.5oz rigid non-stretch denim</a> from Cone Mills, and while it's perfect for men's jeans and heavyweight applications (check out <a href="http://www.theirishlassieshop.com/blog/sewing-merchant-and-mills-apron" target="_blank">Darlene's apron</a>!) - it might be a bit too heavy for most women's taste in jeans making. Enter this <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/conemills-nonstretch10oz-indigo" target="_blank">10oz Cone Mills Non-stretch Denim</a>! It's the perfect weight for boyfriend jeans, and other non-stretch patterns. I'm currently making Jeremy a pair in this weight, so it's great for men too!<br />
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I think jeans made from this denim would look great distressed or even bleached (like Lauren did <a href="http://www.basteandgather.com/blog/bleached-distressed-handmade-jeans-lessons-learned" target="_blank">here</a>).<br />
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<b><a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/4-oz-floral-denim-shirting" target="_blank">4oz Floral Denim Shirting</a></b><br />
This gorgeous lightweight floral denim shirting is our first foray into light weight fabrics. It's perfect for collared shirts, popovers, shirt dresses, and even men's shirts. It has a very soft hand, and is completely opaque. It presses, sews and wears like a dream. I've already used this fabric to make a <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6885-products-47886.php?page_id=96" target="_blank">McCalls 6885</a>, which I'll be posting soon.<br />
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This fabric is also extremely limited stock (around 20 yards), and can possibly be reordered depending on demand.<br />
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As always, if you're making jeans from any of our new denims, please baste together your pieces and try on before committing to permanent stitches and topstitching. All denims are different! Also, if you have any questions, need swatches, or have fabric suggestions - <a href="mailto:threadbarefabrics@gmail.com" target="_blank">shoot us an email</a>!<br />
<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-7382968542905496482016-02-03T10:55:00.000-08:002016-02-03T10:55:50.682-08:00ALDER + ARCHER SHIRTDRESSHappy February! Big things are happening this month! It's my 30th birthday in less than 2 weeks (eek!) and we've got <b><i>four</i></b> new fabrics coming to <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/" target="_blank">Threadbare Fabrics</a>!! Things are pretty cold here in California (I'm from the midwest, so I know that's basically a joke) - but we're really not used to below 50F degree temps. Now onto my new favorite dress...<br />
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I'm not going to lie - I'm a total <a href="http://grainlinestudio.com/" target="_blank">Grainline</a> fan girl. I love Jen's style, and basically anything she posts about, or any pattern she releases - I'm going to at least consider it... If not buy it and make it immediately. So when she <a href="http://grainlinestudio.com/2014/10/03/archer-alder-variation/" target="_blank">released instructions for a pattern hack</a> featuring <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/collections/dresses/products/alder-shirtdress" target="_blank">Alder</a> + <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/collections/tops/products/archer-button-up-shirt" target="_blank">Archer</a> - I was smitten, and I wanted to make my own.<br />
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<b>ALDER + ARCHER DRESS</b><br />
<b>Pattern:</b> Grainline Studio <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/collections/dresses/products/alder-shirtdress">Alder Dress</a> + <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/collections/tops/products/archer-button-up-shirt" target="_blank">Archer Shirt</a><br />
<b>Size:</b> Alder View B, size 10 + 1.5" FBA (3" total) with Archer sleeve, size 10 tapered to size 2 at wrist<br />
<b>Modifications:</b> The whole thing is a mod!<br />
<b>Fabric:</b> Floral viscose (rayon) poplin from <a href="http://blackbirdfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Blackbird Fabrics</a> (unfortunately sold out)<br />
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It took me awhile to perfect my Alder pattern (I still have not posted about this), but basically Jen's pattern measurements don't really match my body - so I end up with an amalgam of sizes and a necessary FBA. However, my Alder and Archer patterns fit perfectly now - so they were ready to be combined!<br />
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I found the perfect fabric for my Alder + Archer dress from Caroline's beautiful shop - <a href="http://blackbirdfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Blackbird Fabrics</a>. Caroline's viscose poplins are always great for dresses and skirts, because they've got all the benefits of rayon (soft, flowing) with the added bonus of being opaque.<br />
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I went to work combining the patterns - using Jen's tutorial (it involves changing the arm hole shape). I also took a page out of <a href="http://whatkatiesews.net/alder-ish-nyc/" target="_blank">Katie's</a> book, and made the front of the skirt gathered all the way across, by hacking off the front "tails" of the View B pattern, and extending the skirt fronts. Additionally, because I was already tracing the pattern off to change the arm holes, I combined the yoke and back piece into one because <i>*laziness.* </i><br />
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Overall, I'm really in love with this dress. Changing the arm hole shape isn't terribly difficult, but I do have a few changes for next time. I think I may still need to give a bit of room in the front of the armscye....sometimes it seems a bit tight. Also, I think I really need to use the Archer pockets vs. the Alder pockets, because after doing an FBA, they seem almost comically small (luckily they blend right into the fabric enough to not bother me... too much).<br />
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These photos were also taken by Jeremy in the Munich Englischer Garten, and you can see more pics from our recent Germany/Austria trip <a href="http://jkbavaria.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-59799674877809052172016-01-22T10:22:00.000-08:002016-01-22T10:22:39.452-08:00HAPPY 2016!! // WINTER WEARHappy New Year, everyone!!!! It's been a very busy few months! It all started back in November when Jeremy and I traveled to Indiana for Thanksgiving, came back to LA for 5 days and then went off to Germany. Somewhere around August, that all seemed like a good idea... At least we had fun!<br />
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In December, we spent two amazing weeks in Germany and Austria (you can see some of Jeremy's awesome pics <a href="http://jkbavaria.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">here</a>). We spent 3 days in Germany in 2011, and we'd been craving a trip back ever since. This time we did 4 days in Munich, two in <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=hallstatt,+austria&biw=1449&bih=825&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjT5dab8aTKAhUOyWMKHZaGAIkQ_AUIBigB" target="_blank">Hallstatt, Austria</a>, two days in Salzburg, 4 days in Mittenwald, and back to Munich for two days. It was a great balance of city and country, long stays and short - and we hit up many a Christmas market. All in all, we had a great time and I'm sure we'll get the itch to return again in the not-so-distant future.<br />
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I feel like I've spent the last few weeks recovering from travel and the holidays - so I'm just now getting around to posting some new handmade clothing - finished just in time for my trip! I made several new items, and these are the best of it.<br />
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Also - the pictures of the first three items were taken in Hallstatt, Austria, and the last set were taken in the beautiful Englischer Garten in Munich.<br />
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<b>SWEATER KNIT CARDIGAN</b></div>
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<b>Pattern:</b> <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6996-products-48712.php?page_id=115" target="_blank">McCalls 6996</a></div>
<b>Size:</b> Large, View C<br />
<b>Modifications:</b> None<br />
<b>Fabric:</b> Teal tweed double knit from the LA Garment District<br />
<b>Worn With:</b> My first knit hat - the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/magic-hat-2" target="_blank">Magic Hat</a> in Madelinetosh Nebula<br />
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Cardigans used to be a major staple of my wardrobe, but since I began sewing - my cardigan collection has aged because they're almost all from my RTW days. McCalls 6996 seemed like as good of a choice as any - plus it's easily picked up in a Joann's sale (although I may have ordered this from McCalls during a $3.99 sale due to impatience). </div>
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This pattern sews up quite quickly, and I easily made two of these in one day (the other is a very thin, white sweater knit that's been dubbed the "Ghost Sweater" and likely won't make an appearance here). The sizing, however, as McCalls tends to be - is a little on the large size. I made a size Large based on my measurements, but easily could've gone down to a medium if it was included in my envelope. The overall effect isn't too large, but in a bulky double knit - it's bigger than I'd like. </div>
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The fabric was a lucky street-side find that I came across while rolling with my Katie gang through the LA garment district (made up of me, my friend Katie, and Katie of <a href="http://whatkatiesews.net/las-garment-district/" target="_blank">What Katie Sews</a>). It's a fairly thick double knit, with a teal tweedy textured (say that three times fast) outer layer, and a black inner layer. It probably has a bit of poly content, but it's really soft and super warm. </div>
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<b>PLAID POPOVER</b></div>
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<b>Pattern: </b><a href="http://www.paulinealicepatterns.com/carme-blouse" target="_blank">Pauline Alice Carme Blouse</a></div>
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<b>Size:</b> 44 with a 1" FBA</div>
<b>Modifications:</b> Slimmed the sleeves, omitted sleeve tab, used different cuffs<br />
<b>Fabric:</b> <a href="https://indiesew.com/products/navy-and-red-plaid-shirting" target="_blank">J.Crew Plaid Shirting from Indiesew</a><br />
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My second winter make today is also my second version of the <a href="http://www.paulinealicepatterns.com/carme-blouse" target="_blank">Pauline Alice Carme Blouse</a>. I've made this pattern up once before, but I was never that crazy about the outcome, although it fit pretty well. My main issue on my first version was the sleeve pattern - it's a bit billowy at the wrists, and it's gathered into a narrow cuff - but I get too many Shakespeare vibes from it. </div>
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For my second go around, I used my Archer sleeve pattern (which is a 12 graded down to a 2 at the wrist) to slim down the Carme sleeve, and I used the Archer cuffs instead of the narrow cuffs included in the pattern. I also did a 1" FBA (2" total), and changed the position of the dart - and I really like the fit. I also changed up the front panel by eliminating the pleats, and cutting it on the bias. </div>
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The fabric is a navy and red plaid J.Crew shirting from <a href="https://indiesew.com/products/navy-and-red-plaid-shirting" target="_blank">Indiesew</a>. The fabric has a really nice feel to it, but the plaid was terribly off grain, and lining everything up was a serious headache. Such is the life of a sewist who wants matching plaids and stripes :D With the placket, front panel and band collar - Carme is a great alternative to my regular uniform of Archers and Granvilles. </div>
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<b>SKINNY JEANS</b></div>
<b>Pattern:</b> <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern">Closet Case Patterns Ginger Jeans</a><br />
<b>Size:</b> 10, View B (high rise)<br />
<b>Modifications:</b> Added 1/4" at the top of each leg piece side seam, grading to nothing below the pocket. This added about 1" and helps my waistband lay flatter.<br />
<b>Fabric:</b> <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/s-gene-11-5ozindigo" target="_blank">Cone Mills Denim in 11.5oz Indigo</a>, from <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/" target="_blank">Threadbare Fabrics</a><br />
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Ah, another pair of Ginger jeans! Can there ever be enough?! I've been wanting another pair of indigo Gingers for a little while now (I've worn <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/01/ginger-jeans-pt-2-aka-how-i-never.html" target="_blank">this pair</a> basically every day for over a year). The denim is, of course, <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/products/s-gene-11-5ozindigo" target="_blank">Cone Mills Denim in 11.5oz Indigo</a> (available at our fabric store, <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/" target="_blank">Threadbare Fabrics)</a>. The 11.5oz, in my opinion, is the perfect denim weight for a pair of skinny jeans. </div>
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I chose to make this pair with silver topstitching, to make them a bit different than my pairs with gold topstitching. I like the look, and they are effectively different. It's also funny how much darker they are when the denim is fresh, rather than being lightened by washing over a year. </div>
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There's one slight issue with these jeans - a few pairs of jeans ago, I decided to add a bit of room through the hips and waist on the pattern. This works okay for a stiffer denim, but the 11.5oz has such a nice stretch, that it was a bit of a mistake to leave that extra room in this pair. They fit great straight out of the washing machine, but as the denim relaxes a bit with wear - they become a bit too big in the hips and waist. My other pair can be worn for basically two weeks straight without washing or bagging out, while these need to be washed more frequently to tighten up the hips/waist. Note to self - when using the Cone Mills S-Gene... leave the sizing alone :D </div>
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<b>Pattern:</b> <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6613-products-23006.php?page_id=103">McCalls 6613</a>, view D<br />
<b>Size:</b> Large<br />
<b>Alterations:</b> Diagonal yoke and pockets<br />
<b>Fabric: </b>Plaid flannel shirting from <a href="http://www.lowpricefabric.com/" target="_blank">Michael Levine</a><br />
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Jeremy's been itching for a new flannel shirt (<a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/01/camping-with-linden-mccalls.html#.Vp1N4xgrJFQ" target="_blank">this one</a> has been worn completely to death) - so I made him one just in time for our trip. The flannel is from Michael Levine, but I'm not sure of the brand (I had my eye on some Robert Kaufman Mammoth Flannel, but this one isn't it). The fabric is super thick, and was super warm for our trip - as well as Jeremy's motorcycle commute to work. </div>
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There's not too much more to say about this shirt (I've made it about 15 times or so) - it's made exactly as instructed in the pattern. There's only one pocket - I had a bit of a fabric shortage, and messed up the pocket plaid matching a few too many times. The inner yoke is a red chambray - again due to fabric shortage. </div>
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The one part I'm most proud of is the plaid matching. I've always had stripe matching across the fronts and seams down, but I've struggled with matching the plaid. This is probably the first shirt where I feel like I truly nailed the plaid across the entire front, including the button band - keeping the main plaid stripes balanced vertically (I think I did pretty good with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/-O-ercMGUd/" target="_blank">this shirt</a> too, actually). Jeremy loves this shirt, and so do I!</div>
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I hope everyone is having a great new year so far! Slowly but surely, I'm getting back into sewing - but I am currently loving knitting (I'm working on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rosemont-cardigan" target="_blank">Rosemont Cardigan</a> from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/home--away-knits-for-everyday-adventures" target="_blank">Home & Away</a>). Has anyone else suffered from a lack of post-holiday sewjo/motivation? Any tips on dealing with it?</div>
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The holidays are almost here (yay!), and I wanted to announce the shipping schedule for <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/" target="_blank">Threadbare Fabrics</a>.</div>
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The actual store will remain open throughout December, however <b>orders placed between December 5 and 27 will ship beginning the week of December 28</b>. We'll be traveling and spending time with family and friends, so shipping will be delayed.</div>
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If denim is on your holiday wishlist, please make sure to <b>order before the end of day on December 4</b>.<br />
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We've been really thrilled with the support everyone's given to Threadbare Fabrics these last two months, and we can't wait to bring some new fabric into the store for the new year. </div>
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However, I'm here today to share my version of the newest pattern from <a href="http://truebias.com/" target="_blank">Kelli at True Bias</a> - the <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/men-s-hudson-pant" target="_blank">Men's Hudson Pant</a>! For some reason, I've never posted any of the 4 or 5 versions I've made myself from the <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/hudson-pant" target="_blank">women's pattern</a> - but I'm happy to share Jeremy's today!</div>
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<b>Pattern</b>: <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/men-s-hudson-pant" target="_blank">True Bias Men's Hudson Pant</a><br />
<b>Size</b>: 36<br />
<b>Modifications</b>: None! (But I did use the tester version which has since been updated)<br />
<b>Fabric</b>: French terry from <a href="http://lowpricefabric.com/t-contact.aspx" target="_blank">Michael Levine Loft</a>, tie from the trim section of <a href="http://www.joann.com/" target="_blank">Joann's</a><br />
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I was lucky enough to test this pattern, and just so you know, there have been a few changes made to the pattern during the testing process (the legs are a bit longer, the pockets a bit deeper, some fabric has been taken out of the back thigh, etc). However, Jeremy likes these just as they are.</div>
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First off, I cannot rave enough - if you've never used one of Kelli's patterns, then you are in for a real treat. Her PDF patterns are by far the best I've ever used, and I actually enjoy putting them together. The instructions are impeccable, and her patterns go together so easily. That's all just my personal opinion though!</div>
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For sizing, Kelli suggests using your intended recipient's actual measurements - so I made Jeremy a straight 36. His RTW size is more of a 34, and his hips did fit into a 34 for this pattern, but I stuck with 36 based on his waist. The fit is spot on, and there's a decent amount of wiggle room because you choose the final waist measurement (by cutting the elastic to fit). </div>
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For the fabric, I chose a French terry (I suspect cotton & poly) from the LA garment district, and I think it worked perfectly. Kelli also recommends ponte knit, terry, and stretchy sweatshirt knit. I think if these were made up in a solid ponte, they could really be dressed up or down. Jeremy likes them for lounging around the house, but they have been worn to the grocery store. A solid color knit would give you a very J.Crew look that could be worn with a button up.</div>
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Overall, this is a fantastic pattern to put together, and to sew up - with dynamite results. If you've never made menswear, this would be such a great place to start. And you can now make Hudsons for <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/hudson-pant" target="_blank">yourself</a> and your <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/mini-hudson-pant" target="_blank">whole family</a>! </div>
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As some of you may know, my husband and I recently opened an online fabric store - <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/" target="_blank">Threadbare Fabrics</a> - currently specializing in <a href="https://www.conedenim.com/">Cone Mills Denim</a> (including <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/collections/the-denim-store/products/s-gene-11-5ozindigo">11.5oz</a> and <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/collections/the-denim-store/products/s-gene-9ozindigo" target="_blank">9oz Indigo</a> S-Gene, and <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/collections/the-denim-store/products/stretchdenim-black">12oz black</a>). I'll be completely honest in telling you that our <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/collections/the-denim-store/products/conemills-rigid12-5oz-indigo">12.5oz Rigid Denim</a> has not been super popular - but maybe this will help people envision how to use it.<br />
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When we first thought about carrying denim, rigid was a must... for men's jeans! You can totally use the rigid denim for jean jackets, other outerwear, accessories, etc - but I think it looks great in jeans form. The denim comes raw, so if a man in your life (or you!) is obsessed with raw denim then this is just the thing.<br />
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Pattern: <a href="http://threadtheory.ca/">Thread Theory</a> <a href="http://threadtheory.ca/products/jedediah">Jedediah</a><br />
Size: 34<br />
Modifications: Used the <a href="http://threadtheory.ca/collections/patterns/products/jutland">Jutland</a> pattern to turn Jedediah into jeans<br />
Fabric: <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/collections/the-denim-store/products/conemills-rigid12-5oz-indigo">12.5 oz Rigid Cone Mills Denim</a> from <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/" target="_blank">Threadbare Fabrics</a><br />
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The pattern I used is the <a href="http://threadtheory.ca/">Thread Theory</a> <a href="http://threadtheory.ca/products/jedediah">Jedediah</a> pattern. Jedediah makes a great slim jean - but you have to make a few adjustments first. The pattern comes with slash pockets in the front, and the option for welt pockets in the back for more of a chino look. Luckily I also own the <a href="http://threadtheory.ca/collections/patterns/products/jutland">Jutland</a> pattern, which has more traditional jeans pockets in the front. I used that pattern, along with a healthy knowledge of <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/01/ginger-jeans-pt-2-aka-how-i-never.html">Ginger jeans</a> construction, to reshape the front pockets. I also drew a coin pocket from scratch, based on a pair of Jeremy's favorite jeans (mostly because I forgot to print the Jutland one). I also took the opportunity to shape the pocket bags to his liking - based, again, on his favorite jeans.<br />
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For sizing, I ended up cutting Jeremy's RTW size, but you should definitely check measurements against the given size chart. Men seem to be so much easier to fit, but you don't want pants that are too big or too small.<br />
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After all of my modifications (easy - really they are!), I got to work on the construction. The instructions that come with Jedediah seem slightly complicated, and because I was creating more jeans than chinos, I actually used the <a href="http://closetcasefiles.com/ginger-jeans-sewalong/">Closet Case Files Ginger Jeans Sewalong</a> as my guide.<br />
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Everything came together really easily, and was looking good until I got to the front fly. For some reason, I sewed the outside curved lines a little wide of the center front, and managed to miss sewing down the fly extension and fly shield. I didn't realize this until Jeremy tried the jeans on the first time, and the fly pulled towards the middle in a really bizarre way. Unfortunately by this point, the jeans were all sewn together, and I couldn't really unpick/resew the topstitching correctly because of the zipper. The solution was to sew a line of topstitching next to the existing two, but it resulted in a wobbly *<i>design feature</i>* that isn't my favorite solution. Luckily he still wears the jeans and his shirts generally cover it. I considered using a navy thread to do the fix, but I worried that if these jeans last the long haul, then they might fade lighter than the navy thread, and it'd still look weird. Either way - I'll be correcting my mistake on the next pair!<br />
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And speaking of the next pair, there are some more tweaks to make. The Jedediah pattern creates pants that sit a little higher on the waist than Jeremy prefers. One solution would be to measure your intended recipient's favorite jeans at the fly, back yoke and back curve to see what looks best. In Jeremy's situation, I'll be lowering the front rise by at least 1", and lowering his back yoke by the same. His other jeans feature a much shorter yoke, and I like the way the pockets/back curve sit - so I won't be adjusting those. I'll change the waistband to match.<br />
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Overall - Jeremy is really really happy with these jeans, and so am I! The denim worked out so well, and it's crazy how solid and heavy (in a good way!) the final jeans feel due to the denim's quality. As soon as Jeremy tried these on, I said, "Well these are officially the nicest jeans you own." And he agreed.<br />
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Any of you brave souls out there ready to try men's jeans?! If you have made Ginger jeans (or another pattern), they really are a cinch. And if you haven't made jeans, the forgiving nature of men's fitting might make these easier than you think.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-89630560301014835012015-10-05T07:57:00.000-07:002015-10-05T07:57:13.087-07:00INTRODUCING THREADBARE FABRICS! (+ DISCOUNT CODE)I am really, really excited to announce today that Jeremy and I have opened an online shop - <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/" target="_blank">Threadbare Fabrics</a>!!<br />
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When I re-discovered sewing 3 years ago, I also found a real love for not only apparel sewing but fabrics as well. Because I sew as a replacement for RTW clothing, it's really important to me to use fabrics that I would find in store bought clothing. This includes soft knits, cozy French terry and sweater knits, flowy dressmaking fabrics, and of course <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/collections/the-denim-store" target="_blank">high quality denim</a>.<br />
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About two years ago, I started shopping for fabric in the Los Angeles garment district, and I felt like it opened up a whole new world. The sheer amount of choice was outstanding, and my stash grew and grew (oops!). However, the first time someone asked me where I bought the fabric used in a garment posted on Instagram - the answer was "the Los Angeles garment district" and sadly it was not available online.<br />
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Because of moments like that (and my total devotion to fabrics), Jeremy and I thought it would be wonderful to open an online fabric shop so could make some of our favorite fabrics available to people all over the country (and world!).<br />
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While the goal is to stock other fabrics in the future, denim seemed like an easy choice for our initial launch. My love affair with denim started when I made a pair of <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern" target="_blank">Ginger Jeans</a> for the first time - using, of course, high quality stretch denim from Cone Mills.<br />
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Currently in stock, we have two weights of Cone Mills <a href="https://www.conedenim.com/sgene.html" target="_blank">S-Gene</a> denim (<a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/collections/the-denim-store/products/s-gene-11-5ozindigo" target="_blank">11.5oz</a> and <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/collections/the-denim-store/products/s-gene-9ozindigo" target="_blank">9oz</a>), <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/collections/the-denim-store/products/stretchdenim-black" target="_blank">stretch black denim</a> and <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/collections/the-denim-store/products/conemills-rigid12-5oz-indigo" target="_blank">rigid indigo denim</a>. The S-Gene denim is amazing - the fabric snaps back into place, and doesn't bag out after a day of wearing. <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/01/ginger-jeans-pt-2-aka-how-i-never.html" target="_blank">The jeans I've made with this denim</a> can be worn 4 or 5 times before washing, and often that's because I feel they're dirty and not that they're stretched out. All three stretch denims would work great with the <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern" target="_blank">Ginger Jeans</a>, <a href="http://www.namedclothing.com/product/jamie-jeans-2/" target="_blank">Jamie Jeans</a> and <a href="http://www.angelawolfpatterns.com/the-angel-bootcut-jean-aw4200-paper-pattern/" target="_blank">Angel Jeans</a> patterns!<br />
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The rigid denim would be a great choice for men's jeans (including <a href="http://threadtheory.ca/products/jedediah" target="_blank">Jedediah</a> and <a href="http://threadtheory.ca/collections/patterns/products/jutland" target="_blank">Jutland</a>), jean jackets (like <a href="http://kwiksew.mccall.com/k3251-products-19897.php?page_id=3344" target="_blank">Kwik Sew 3251</a> and the <a href="http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=6&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=474&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=41" target="_blank">StyleArc Stacie</a>), other outerwear and accessories.<br />
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Long story short - we're so excited about <a href="http://threadbarefabrics.com/" target="_blank">Threadbare Fabrics</a> and happy it's open that we'd like to offer a discount code for the first week* - <b>DENIM15</b>.<br />
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While this may not be the most exciting combination ever, these jeans and sweatshirt will be getting major rotation in my wardrobe when the temps cool down. Mixing and matching basics like these is the MO of cooler weather dressing, and I'm excited to add two new pieces to my closet.<br />
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And because there is nothing quite groundbreaking here, there are little details that make both of these items a little special and different from my other versions of the same pattern.<br />
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<b>Pattern:</b> <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/products/linden-sweatshirt" target="_blank">Grainline Linden Sweatshirt</a><br />
<b>Size:</b> 10 (bust), 8 (waist), 12 (hips)<br />
<b>Modifications:</b> Split hem bands!<br />
<b>Fabric:</b> French terry (now sold out) from <a href="https://www.girlcharlee.com/" target="_blank">Girl Charlee</a><br />
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As seen previously in my <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/09/fw-15-16-wardrobe-planning.html" target="_blank">Fall + Winter Wardrobe Plan</a>, first up is a new <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/products/linden-sweatshirt" target="_blank">Linden</a> sweatshirt. This is my favorite, read: <i>only</i>, sweatshirt pattern and this is approximately the 7th or 8th time I've made it. I found this knit on Girl Charlee a few months ago, and snapped it up immediately. French terry makes for easy wearing in LA's warm to cool seasonal temps - it's warm, but not too warm. I think it will also layer really well with button up shirts.<br />
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In order to make a basic sweatshirt a bit more fancy, I decided to go with a split hem, following <a href="http://grainlinestudio.com/2015/03/13/split-hem-linden-tutorial/" target="_blank">Jen's tutorial</a>. I also went with actual rib knit for the cuffs and bands due to the low stretch of the terry - and luckily Joann had a perfect match.<br />
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<b>Pattern: </b><a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern">Closet Case Patterns Ginger Jeans</a><br />
<b>Size:</b> 10, View B (high rise)<br />
<b>Modifications:</b> Added 1/4" at the top of each leg piece, grading to nothing below the pocket. This added about 1" and helps my waistband lay flatter.<br />
<b>Fabric:</b> Cone Mills Denim in black<br />
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A girl can never have too many jeans, and this happens to be my 5th pair of Ginger Jeans. A few months ago, <a href="http://www.thepugandneedle.com/" target="_blank">Heather</a> very kindly sent me some extra black Cone Mills denim she had purchased from <a href="http://closetcasefiles.com/" target="_blank">Closet Case Files</a>, after it had sold out. The denim is, of course, really nice, and it's almost more of a dark charcoal gray than a true black. That's just fine for me because I think I'll be making some <a href="http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1440-products-49522.php?page_id=174" target="_blank">true black pants</a> in ponte knit this winter (ahhh elastic waists...).<br />
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Because of the black denim, I wasn't quite sure what to do with the topstitching - I was waffling between very visible topstitching and subtle topstitching. Gold struck me as too bright, black seemed too bland - so (for some reason) I decided to go with purple! The inside of the pants is a full on purple party too - serging and pockets. I think the purple blends in pretty well below the hip (it's only on the center leg seam). Above the hip there's definitely a lot more color, but most of my shirts cover the fly and most of the pockets - so it wasn't too crazy of a choice. I also have some pink topstitching thread that I'd love to use some day. :D<br />
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And that's all, folks! Two very basic, very key pieces in my fall/winter wardrobe are finished!<br />
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-48717995215669698092015-09-14T10:33:00.000-07:002015-09-19T10:28:11.783-07:00FALL + WINTER '15-'16 WARDROBE PLANNINGThere's something that's so fun about making a wardrobe plan (for me anyway) - it's a chance to reassess your style, think about what's happening during the season (travel? work? school?), and plan for the future. It's also a great opportunity to think critically about what you actually need (and want), what fabric you <i>already have</i>, and what needs replaced. I almost think the planning is just as fun as the actual sewing!<br />
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I'm not always the biggest fan of a "capsule" wardrobe (who wants to limit themselves?), but I was really inspired by this <a href="http://www.outfitposts.com/2013/12/winter-vacation-checklist-graphic.html" target="_blank">One Suitcase: Winter Vacation</a> graphic from <a href="http://www.outfitposts.com/" target="_blank">outfitposts.com</a>: 16 items that make 40 different outfits. I'm not sure if I'd really mix and match as much as the image suggests, and I used it more as an inspiration than an actual plan. My own overabundance of sewing plans leaked through, of course, and there are a few more than 16 items here. Ooops :D</div>
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My <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/03/spring-2015-wardrobe.html" target="_blank">spring wardrobe</a> was plagued by overreaching myself, but even though there are basically as many items here, I feel a lot more confident. For starters, I've already completed some of these items, including making two of these shirts in one day. I also already have a pair of <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/01/ginger-jeans-pt-2-aka-how-i-never.html" target="_blank">blue jeans</a>, so if I don't get to <a href="http://www.namedclothing.com/product/jamie-jeans-2/" target="_blank">Jamie</a> - no sweat. I feel like most of these items are less complicated than my spring wardrobe (tees and tights - easy!) so I'm really excited to dig in, without feeling too overwhelmed.</div>
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Enough talk - here's the plan!<br />
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<u>SHIRTS Pt. 1</u><br />
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1. <a href="http://www.tessuti-shop.com/products/mandy-boat-tee-print-at-home-or-copy-shop" target="_blank">Mandy Boat Neck</a> in <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/up-282/stretch-bamboo-rayon-jersey-knit-black" target="_blank">black bamboo</a> - basics.basics.basics!</div>
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2. <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/products/linden-sweatshirt" target="_blank">Linden Sweatshirt</a> in gray and white striped French terry (I got mine from <a href="http://girlcharlee.com/" target="_blank">Girl Charlee</a>, but it's no longer in stock - <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/french-terry-knit-fabric-c-90_106.html?sort=2a&view_all=1" target="_blank">here's a link</a> to all their terry)</div>
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3. <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/products/scout-tee" target="_blank">Scout Tee</a> in pink lace with a scalloped hem - I bought my fabric in the garment district, and unfortunately I couldn't find anything similar. This top is super cute in any lace though!</div>
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4. C<a href="http://papercutpatterns.com/products/coppelia" target="_blank">oppelia Wrap Cardigan</a> in <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/true-kelly-green-solid-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric-p-6286.html?cPath=90_116" target="_blank">green cotton spandex</a> - time for color!</div>
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5. <a href="https://www.seamworkmag.com/issues/2015/06/block-paper-scissors-4" target="_blank">Modified swing top</a> in black rayon from the garment district (<a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0318996/viscose-batiste-black" target="_blank">similar</a>) - I'm learning to make my own block at <a href="http://campworkroomsocial.com/" target="_blank">Camp Workroom Social</a>, so I'm hoping to apply this <a href="https://www.seamworkmag.com/" target="_blank">Seamwork</a> <a href="https://www.seamworkmag.com/issues/2015/06/block-paper-scissors-4">Block Paper Scissors</a> tutorial to mine!</div>
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6. <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/products/linden-sweatshirt" target="_blank">Linden Sweatshirt</a> using awesome sweater panels (O. Jolly is out but <a href="http://shop.ojolly.net/product/natural-white-cotton-new-hudson-sweater-knit-by-the-half-yard" target="_blank">her other fabric</a> is beautiful and similar) - this is the most weather inappropriate thing on my list, but I don't care!</div>
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<u>SHIRTS Pt. 2</u><br />
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1. <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/granville-shirt/" target="_blank">Granville Shirt</a> in swiss dot cotton (<a href="http://lowpricefabric.com/p-2702-swiss-dot-voile-ml206750-white.aspx" target="_blank">similar</a>) - I love my <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/products/archer-button-up-shirt" target="_blank">Archer</a> but it's not great for layering under things.</div>
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2. <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/products/morris-blazer" target="_blank">Morris Blazer</a> in quilted knit - the <a href="http://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/boxy-quilted-knit-charcoal-1-2-meter/" target="_blank">knit pictured</a> is from <a href="http://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Caroline</a> but I think it's almost sold out! (cue tears and kick yourself for not getting it sooner). Here are some similar ones (<a href="http://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/triangles-quilted-knit-ecru-with-black-stitching-1-2-meter/" target="_blank">Blackbird</a>, <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0396707/cozy-quilt-knit-grey">Fabric.com</a>).</div>
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3. <a href="http://www.paulinealicepatterns.com/carme-blouse" target="_blank">Carme Blouse</a> in <a href="https://indiesew.com/products/navy-and-red-plaid-shirting">plaid</a> (sold out) (<a href="http://www.moodfabrics.com/marc-jacobs-cayenne-brown-plaid-cotton-voile-302935.html">similar</a>, <a href="http://www.moodfabrics.com/rose-and-green-checked-lightweight-cotton-twill-303157.html">similar</a>) - Carme has so many fun bias cut opportunities!</div>
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4. <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/granville-shirt/" target="_blank">Granville Shirt</a> in <a href="http://lowpricefabric.com/p-10196-chambray-union-stretch-ml253715-indigo.aspx" target="_blank">chambray</a> - It'll be great to have a more fitted chambray shirt in my wardrobe.</div>
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5. <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/products/morris-blazer" target="_blank">Morris Blazer</a> in <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0395228/st-james-stripe-double-knit-ecru-black" target="_blank">striped ponte knit</a> - can't have just one! </div>
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6. <a href="https://www.seamworkmag.com/catalog/oslo" target="_blank">Oslo Sweater</a> in sweater knit from the garment district (<a href="http://www.lowpricefabric.com/p-18465-sweater-knit-ml288700-black-white.aspx?keyword=ml288700" target="_blank">similar</a>) - I've made this before and it was a bit oversized, but I think with some tweaking it'll be the perfect cardigan.</div>
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<u>PANTS + DRESSES</u><br />
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1. Leggings (maybe <a href="https://www.spitupandstilettos.com/product/matilda-legging/" target="_blank">Matilda</a> or <a href="http://megannielsen.com/products/virginia-leggings-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Virginia</a>) in <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/black-solid-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric-p-4054.html?cPath=90_116" target="_blank">black cotton spandex</a> and/or <a href="http://stylishfabric.com/ponte-de-roma-knit-fabrics/black-heavy-ponte-roma-fabric.html" target="_blank">ponte knit </a>- I'd love to make a pair of fleece backed leggings too, but regular ones will be more practical (and I want to make 2-3 pairs over the season) </div>
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2. <a href="http://www.namedclothing.com/product/jamie-jeans-2/" target="_blank">Jamie Jeans</a> in <a href="https://www.fancytigercrafts.com/fabric/cone-denim-mills/stretch-denim/dark-indigo" target="_blank">dark indigo denim</a> - <a href="https://www.fancytigercrafts.com/" target="_blank">Fancy Tiger Crafts</a> currently has Cone Mills denim but my order is, at this writing, lost in the mail. The word on the street is that thieves have actually been stealing mail up and down my road. I wish this was a joke - the police were even called (and it was on the news!).</div>
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3. <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern" target="_blank">Ginger Jeans</a> in black denim - unfortunately <a href="http://www.closetcasefiles.com/" target="_blank">Heather Lou</a> is now sold out!</div>
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4. <a href="http://www.straightstitchdesigns.com/product/capitol-hill/" target="_blank">Capitol Hill Dress</a> in <a href="http://stylishfabric.com/ponte-de-roma-knit-fabrics/navy-extra-heavy-ponte-roma-fabric.html" target="_blank">navy ponte knit</a> - It'll be nice to have a basic/solid dress to dress up or down this winter. </div>
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5. <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/davie-dress/" target="_blank">Davie Dress</a> in black + striped ponte (<a href="http://stylishfabric.com/ponte-de-roma-knit-fabrics/ponte-roma-yarn-dyed-half-inch-stripes-fabric-black-and-heather-gray-3926.html" target="_blank">similar</a>) - I plan on making the sleeveless version with a striped front and back, and black side panels </div>
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6. <a href="http://www.namedclothing.com/product/olivia-jersey-wrap-dress/" target="_blank">Olivia Wrap Dress</a> in fuchsia point knit from the garment district (<a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0394103/sophia-stretch-double-knit-sangria" target="_blank">similar</a>) - I hope this dress will look good in ponte, as I'm dying to use this color/fabric I picked up a few months ago.</div>
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<u>SKIRTS</u><br />
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1. <a href="http://megannielsen.com/products/brumby-skirt-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Brumby Skirt</a> in denim from the garment district (<a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/robert_kaufman_house_designer/house_of_denim/indigo_denim_45_oz_in_fineline_washed" target="_blank">similar</a>) - Time to jump on the Brumby train with full on topstitching and all!</div>
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2. <a href="https://www.seamworkmag.com/catalog/osaka" target="_blank">Osaka Skirt</a> in [reversible] <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0327199/andover-textured-solid-cobalt" target="_blank">cobalt</a> and stash black + gray suiting (<a href="http://lowpricefabric.com/p-19353-tweed-suiting-ml289421-black-white.aspx" target="_blank">similar</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/175184587/black-and-white-tweed-wool-fabric-f-69?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=tweed%20fabric&ref=sr_gallery_26" target="_blank">similar</a>) - This is one <a href="https://www.seamworkmag.com/" target="_blank">Seamwork</a> pattern I've really wanted to try and haven't yet. I also realized that I basically have all the fabric already sitting in my stash.</div>
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Things for me to work on are 1) not getting too stressed out about getting all of this done (which is hard) and 2) to not be afraid to throw other projects in the mix. And I swear that Jeremy is finally getting me-made pants this fall!<br />
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What's the biggest/best/most exciting thing you want to make this fall?</div>
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-46703278978370460112015-09-03T10:31:00.000-07:002015-09-03T10:31:33.830-07:00A TALE OF TWO LINENS (+ BONUS SWEATSHIRT)<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k5XW2hsOav0/VedPj2OxbeI/AAAAAAAACyQ/8sUD6tceHNE/s1600/ht_m6613_green1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k5XW2hsOav0/VedPj2OxbeI/AAAAAAAACyQ/8sUD6tceHNE/s1600/ht_m6613_green1.jpg" /></a><br />
You can thank Jeremy for that title ;)<br />
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This may come as a surprise to no one, but I have two more finished <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6613-products-23006.php?page_id=528" target="_blank">McCalls 6613</a>'s today (and the aforementioned sweatshirt). I've basically said it before, and I'll say it again - this is the perfect men's shirt pattern. If you've ever hesitated about making a collared shirt for a spouse/father/son/any man in your life - give this pattern a chance (actually its unisex, so if you're down with oversized shirts...). I've made it many, many times (what is this - 15? 16?) and I can assure you it's a keeper!<br />
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Soon, I also need to transfer this pattern to oak tag as it's ragged and falling apart. The sign of a true TNT pattern!<br />
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There's not really anything else I can say about this pattern, except that we've really begun just making some variations. And by variations I mean more buttons and different pockets.<br />
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For this shirt we used <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0342877/kaufman-brussels-washer-linen-blend-yarn-dye-olive" target="_blank">Robert Kaufman Brussels Washer Linen Blend Yarn Dye in Olive</a>. The Brussels Washer linen is a blend of linen and rayon. Not only does that seem to make it budget friendly (we bought 15 yards at once), but it's also soft and doesn't really seem to wrinkle too terribly.<br />
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Jeremy chose to have the pocket flap variation used for this version, as well as a contrasty gold-green thread, with some tortoiseshell buttons. For our pictures, we buzzed up a canyon in Malibu on the motorcycle, where there were some surprising fall vibes going on. If only the temps would cool off a bit...<br />
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This red shirt was made in the <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0342875/brussels-washer-yarn-dye-red" target="_blank">Brussels Linen Blend Yarn Dye in Red</a>. I think of these two shirts, this one is the real stunner. The green is handsome, but the red really pops. I feel like in this color you can also really see the texture of the yarn dyed fabric, and it has more of a chambray vibe rather than a solid color.<br />
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We also went with a self drafted pocket - I just took my square pocket template from <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/collections/pdf-downloads/products/archer-button-up-shirt-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Archer</a> and redrew it with an angled bottom. Jeremy also wanted buttons on the collar, so I added those. Having never done this, I placed the buttons where the pattern marked them, but I personally think they need to be a bit higher on the neck so the collar doesn't pull down. Jeremy's happy with it though, so they'll stay.<br />
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And finally, a new sweatshirt! The pattern is the same raglan pattern that I've made a few times (<a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2014/11/gray-raglan-vintage-pattern.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/03/lumberjane-archer.html" target="_blank">here</a>), again with some new modifications.<br />
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The fabric is a really nice, and I suspect rayon-ish, French terry from <a href="http://www.thefabricstoreusa.com/" target="_blank">The Fabric Store</a>. Dudes, they had a massive sale a few weeks ago, and I wish I'd picked up more fabrics (I did get some amazing wool suiting for a coat at a great price, and met Beth of <a href="http://www.sewdiy.com/" target="_blank">Sew DIY</a> during one of my trips though).<br />
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The main design feature of this sweatshirt is that it was sewn loops out with contrast cuffs/bands/collar (aka the right side of the fabric). Jeremy saw a loops out sweater on <a href="http://ironandresin.com/" target="_blank">Iron & Resin</a>'s website (a local-ish motorcycle/outdoors inspired shop) - so he requested a similar one after seeing the French terry. I also added a pocket from <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6613-products-23006.php?page_id=528" target="_blank">M6613</a> and a V neckline detail (stitched on with a dense zigzag) and it was complete! Easy peasy!<br />
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Overall, Jeremy seems very happy with these three new shirts, and hopefully they'll take him in to fall and winter. I'd like to make him (and he's requested) a new flannel shirt - but other than that, I think we're pretty set for collared shirts for awhile. Next is pants and sweaters for him!<br />
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Do you have any menswear items on your Fall sewing list?Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-48421197888440580022015-08-26T14:46:00.002-07:002015-08-26T14:46:40.458-07:00SPRING (AND SUMMER) 2015 WARDROBE WRAP UPBack in the Spring when I was planning my wardrobe for that season, I really went over the top. I had so many beautiful fabrics, and a trip to St. John and Spain ahead of me. However, I think I really put too much pressure on myself to get everything done. Making a wardrobe plan, for me, is such a great way to organize my sewing (and my brain) - but I've realized that it has to be done in moderation!<br />
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I did manage to get most everything done, but I have really had to take a step back and think more about what I'm sewing. I used to have a pretty serious love of shopping, and I've now morphed that into a belief that I can still sew in the way I shopped - as in, dresses on demand. If I know I have a trip coming up, and that I want 5 new dresses - I start getting to work. However, sewing isn't always about making on demand clothing. Post-Spain, I've realized that I love sewing more complicated garments and methodical sewing. I just finished a <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/minoru-jacket-pdf-sewing-pattern/" target="_blank">Minoru</a>, and there are more <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/ginger-skinny-jeans-pattern" target="_blank">Gingers</a> on my horizon (as well as some new winter basics). </div>
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I'm hopeful that the dresses I made over the spring and summer will hold up until next spring, and I can really just add to my collection, rather than sew a whole new wardrobe like I tried to do this year.</div>
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To recap - here's the link to my <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/03/spring-2015-wardrobe.html" target="_blank">original plan</a>, if you're interested.</div>
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1. <b><a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/06/me-made-vacation-st-john-pt-1.html" target="_blank">Gray t-shirt knit Southport</a></b> - I had this on my wardrobe plan as a potential <a href="http://blog.megannielsen.com/2015/01/tutorial-how-to-make-a-jersey-maxi-dress/" target="_blank">Eucalypt</a> hack, but then <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/southport-dress" target="_blank">Southport</a> was released and all plans were thrown out the window!<br />
2. <b><a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/04/yaletown-for-spring.html" target="_blank">Striped Rayon Yaletown</a></b> - one of my lesser worn dresses, mostly because it wrinkles so badly after washing<br />
3. <b><a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/06/me-made-vacation-st-john-pt-1.html" target="_blank">Striped Saltspring</a></b> - this fabric was also slated for a Eucalypt hack, but I went with Saltpring instead, with braided straps!<br />
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1. <b><a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/05/silk-sewaholic-saltspring.html" target="_blank">Silk Saltspring</a></b> - I sewed this up for a wedding, but it got a decent amount of wear all summer. Sometimes it felt a bit too fancy for work though.<br />
2. <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/08/denim-mccalls7084.html" target="_blank"><b>Denim M7084</b> </a>- I finished this before my trip to Spain in July, and now the denim seems to really be wearing in due to so many wears and washes.<br />
3. <b><a href="https://instagram.com/p/2zI_ussGah/" target="_blank">Voile Southport</a></b> - this was my first Southport, and despite a few sizing issues - it's one of my most worn. I originally pegged this fabric for <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6696-products-44752.php?page_id=96" target="_blank">M6696</a>, but I'm glad I went with Southport instead.</div>
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1. <b><a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/06/me-made-vacation-st-john-pt-1.html" target="_blank">Ikat Cascade</a></b> - one of my pre-St. John vacation makes. I love this skirt pattern and I love it even more in the rayon poplin I used. It's been great with a nicer blouse, tank or tee.<br />
2. <b><a href="https://instagram.com/p/2PdfSxMGTx/" target="_blank">Striped Hemlock</a></b> - I whipped this up the morning before I left for the <a href="https://instagram.com/p/16dcrfsGXx/" target="_blank">Santa Barbara Vintners Festival</a> in April.<br />
3. <b><a href="https://instagram.com/p/4mXv8bMGcP/" target="_blank">Silk Southport Tank</a><u> </u></b>- I'm not super crazy about this tank (the silk bias finished arm holes and neck are kind of wrinkled), but I'm glad I went for a Southport tank rather than my planned sleeveless Archer. Wrangling silk is no joke.<br />
4. <b><a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/03/secret-pajamas-woven-hudsons.html" target="_blank">Woven Hudsons</a></b> - I love these pants and wore them a lot while traveling. They're extremely comfortable, and I can't wait to wear them even more when it cools off.<br />
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I also sewed many things not on this list, as I found them to be more necessary (tanks, shorts, jeans, etc.). Below are a few of my favorites, but not pictured are my <a href="https://instagram.com/p/2taUrFsGX5/" target="_blank">light Gingers</a>, <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/06/floral-southport.html" target="_blank">floral Southport</a>, and <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/06/papercut-soma-one-piece.html" target="_blank">polkadot Soma</a>.<br />
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1. <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/193466791/mercer-tunic-pdf-sewing-pattern-womens?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Mercer Tunic</a></b> - I made this in a seafoam linen, and after making a few changes to the pattern, this has been a super wearable shirt for summer<br />
2. <b><a href="http://truebiaspatterns.bigcartel.com/product/hudson-pant" target="_blank">Linen Hudson Shorts</a></b> - I lopped the legs off of my Hudson pattern to make shorts!<br />
3. <b><a href="http://www.stripedswallowdesigns.com/collections/women/products/coachella-shorts-pattern-women-xs-xxl" target="_blank">Coachella Shorts </a></b>- I copied <a href="https://indiesew.com/products/striped-swallow-designs-coachella-shorts" target="_blank">Indiesew's</a> excellent styling for this pair of casual shorts<br />
4. <b><a href="http://www.straightstitchdesigns.com/product/greenwood/" target="_blank">Greenwood Tank</a></b> - such an amazing basic pattern! I need many more of these - but these three have gotten a lot of wear<br />
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One of the main things I did not get to were my silk <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/carolyn-pajamas" target="_blank">Carolyn Pajamas</a> - I have the shorts completed (but with wonky-ish piping that I should maybe fix), and the top is cut out but not sewn. The silk proved to be shifty enough that I lost patience. But I hope to pick it up again soon!<br />
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I'm really, really excited about my Fall/Winter sewing plans, and I'll be sharing them in a few weeks!!! I even feel ahead of the game because I've now finished two items on my list!<br />
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What was your favorite make of Spring or Summer? Mine are definitely my Southports!</div>
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-42577360186129480102015-08-19T09:51:00.001-07:002015-08-19T09:51:36.778-07:00DENIM SHIRTDRESS // MCCALL'S 7084How's everyone doing? It's been a whirlwind few months, with no signs of slowing down for Jeremy and I in the near future (trips all over the country, and out of the country) - including <a href="http://campworkroomsocial.com/" target="_blank">Camp Workroom Social</a>... <b>ARE YOU GOING</b>? I cannot wait! I signed up immediately last year when tickets went on sale, and I can't believe it's almost here. :D It's going to be so awesome to meet sewists I've admired online... and is it weird to already be planning the clothes I'll take (and make before then)?<br />
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Pattern: <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7084-products-49279.php?page_id=96" target="_blank">McCalls M7084, View A</a><br />
Size: 18 (but should've made a 16)<br />
Modifications: Shortened bodice 1" (and then a bunch more stuff :D)<br />
Fabric: <a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/robert_kaufman_house_designer/house_of_denim/indigo_denim_6_oz_in_indigo_washed" target="_blank">Robert Kaufman 6.5 oz in Indigo Washed Denim</a><br />
Pictures: At the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/samo/planyourvisit/paramountranch.htm" target="_blank">Paramount Ranch</a>, in 97 degree heat!<br />
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Last year when <a href="http://grainlinestudio.com/" target="_blank">Jen</a> released her <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/collections/dresses/products/alder-shirtdress-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Alder shirtdress</a> pattern, I quickly snapped it up, splurged on some awesome linen at Joann's and made it up in the size that matched my measurements. Fast forward several hours later, and I had a dress that was too big, and I was too sad/lazy to fix it (it still hangs on my dress form, so at least I can look at it). I was encouraged to try again by my friend <a href="http://www.thepugandneedle.com/" target="_blank">Heather</a>, so I performed an FBA on a smaller size with success (despite an accidentally NSFW v-neck), and I now feel confident in my Alder fit... However, I tell that whole story because during my grieving time for my never-to-be Alder, I bought <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7084-products-49279.php?page_id=96" target="_blank">M7084</a> as a "replacement" pattern.<br />
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McCalls M7084 is a princess seamed shirt dress with options for both a straight skirt and a fuller skirt with <span style="background-color: white;">godets</span>. The shape appealed to me in my post-Alder funk - I figured it would work better on my hourglass frame, had easier-to-fit princess seams, and was a little more form fitted with a bit more of a defined waist. Turns out I was mostly right - and now I have two shirtdress patterns that fit well (post-tweaks) and have different looks...<br />
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To start - sizing. I never seem to learn my lesson (that McCalls patterns tend to have too much ease), and I made this initially in a size 18 (which matched my measurements). I looked over the finished garment measurements, and I still felt confident in my choice - this pattern has much less ease than <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6696-products-44752.php?page_id=5681&search_control=display&list=search" target="_blank">M6696</a> (which I've also tried to make before). M6696, however, turned out to be a unmitigated disaster (too big, hadn't yet realized my short waisted-ness, used rayon that I let hang and it stretched out, etc) - but I was able to work with the excess ease issues while sewing M7084. The one smart thing I did from the offset was to shorten the waist pieces by 1" - although this still wasn't enough.<br />
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From the beginning the bodice was a bit too large (see ease issues above), and I ended up removing another inch from the waist during the sewing process. I just lopped the extra 1" off the bottom of the bodice, in not the most professional manner. I also brought in the side seams, and cut the skirt pieces down to match. The sleeveless version of M7084 (i.e. leaving off the sleeves) results in shoulder seams that are way too long, and almost cap sleeve in nature. I shortened the shoulder seams by about an inch (maybe more, I took sparse notes), and reshaped the armscye.<br />
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Overall the fit was acceptable, but I still felt it was a bit too large looking all over. A belt helped immensely (finally a use for my skinny belts that I literally have never worn), but the arm holes were still gaping. I fixed this (again, in an unprofessional manner), by sort of folding the side seam under the arm over itself, and sewing it down. This results in a tuck, but it's pretty hidden under the arm, and I really never notice it.</div>
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I think this pattern could be a good base shirt dress that is a little different from other popular options (it has a v-neck unlike the standard collar/neck of M6696). The addition of the godets in the skirt could be really beautiful, and I'm looking forward to making this again in the spring.<br />
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This is also officially the last item I'm going to post from my <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/03/spring-2015-wardrobe.html" target="_blank">Spring 2015 (and Summer!) Wardrobe Plan</a>. I'll have a wrap up of that soon, as well as my Fall/Winter 2015 Wardrobe Plan. I'm so excited to get started on it, and I've even finished something already! :D<br />
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What's your favorite shirt dress pattern? Has anyone tried this one? Another I've got my eye on is <a href="http://shop.sewoverit.co.uk/collections/homepage-top/products/vintage-shirt-dress-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Sew Over It Vintage Shirt Dress pattern</a> - so pretty!<br />
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-8529191520818779252015-08-11T11:51:00.000-07:002015-08-11T11:51:22.711-07:00FOLLOW HANDMADE THREADS ON BLOGLOVIN'I read a lot of blogs. <i><b>A LOT</b></i>. Sewing blogs, lifestyle blogs, cooking blogs, trashy/gossipy entertainment blogs, etc. After the collapse of Google Reader (RIP), I made the switch over to Feedly. However, I know a lot of people use Bloglovin' as a blog reading platform. Recently I went to take a look at what the hype was all about and decided to "claim" my own blog. But the catch is that you actually have to create a new blog post to do it. :/<br />
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One awesome thing about Bloglovin', as mentioned in this <a href="http://www.oonaballoona.com/2015/06/jumping-ship.html" target="_blank">Oonaballoona</a> post, is that they now have a sewing specific category. Yay!<br />
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So this is just a bit of business post, but for some fun - here's a sneak peak of some of the fabrics I've chosen for fall/winter sewing.<br />
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Hola, amigas y amigos! Long time, no talk - and I've missed this little space on the interwebs! I recently returned from an amazing trip to Spain (<a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/katieinmadrid/" target="_blank">#katieinmadrid</a> if you want to see more pics) - and I thought I'd share a bit of a recap (plus surprise fabric at the bottom!).<br />
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For a bit of the "why" - I went to Spain with my friend Virginia to study Spanish. A few months ago, Virginia expressed interest in doing a couple of weeks of classes in Spain. I've always been a bit embarrassed that despite 8 years of Spanish classes in school - I have no confidence whatsoever in speaking out loud - so I said "what if I went with you?" And with that, a trip to Spain was born!<br />
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Virginia and I stayed in Madrid for 2 weeks, in a <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/169766?eluid=1&euid=b4bcec4a-a734-eb26-4493-a74778207041" target="_blank">great apartment</a> in the Lavapiés neighborhood (this was after moving from a school sponsored apartment - and a bit of drama). We took our Spanish class through a school - <a href="http://www.ailmadrid.com/en/1/1/home.html" target="_blank">AIL Madrid</a>. Our teacher, Lucia, was amazing and I honestly felt like I learned more in 2 weeks from her than an entire semester in school. Virginia and I spent our whole trip happily talking to anyone who would listen in Spanish - ordering, asking questions, etc. Because of our work on conversation in class, it was wonderful to feel like I could finally (and confidently) use my Spanish out loud. And in case any of this sounds interesting, we really loved our teacher, but the school was semi-disorganized. However, it was still a great experience. I would just recommend finding your own housing (it was literally $12/each per day more for us to find a much nicer place on our own than what was provided through the school).<br />
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When I first started this blog, I had just finished my "Handmade Honeymoon" (<a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/search/label/HANDMADE%20HONEYMOON" target="_blank">blog</a>/<a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/handmadehoneymoon/" target="_blank">instagram</a>). For that trip, I tried to create a mostly handmade wardrobe for Jeremy and I, but still had a decent amount of RTW clothes. While packing for this trip, however, I realized that without even trying, I was packing almost all me-mades! Besides one pair of shorts and a few basic white undershirts/tanks, everything I wore was made by me! Funny how far I've come in a year (and that I can keep track of it!).<br />
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While we were mostly in Madrid, we did take a weekend trip to Granada. I definitely recommend the bus (it was about $100/per person less than the train, and only and hour longer). We mainly went to Granada to see the Alhambra - which was amazing. We stayed in an <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4230922?euid=818e336b-4f1c-78b0-2900-91ed0f429acb" target="_blank">airbnb</a> in the AlbayzÃn - the old Moorish neighborhood - with beautiful views of the Alhambra itself.<br />
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The food in Spain was amazing. However, I really do contribute our dining success to taking a <a href="http://madridfoodtour.com/tapas-history-tour-madrid/" target="_blank">Madrid Food Tour</a> on my first night there (Virginia met me the next day). I have no affiliation whatsoever with them, but I cannot recommend the tour enough. The tour covered Madrid/Spain history, the unique eating style of Spain (odd mealtimes and amounts of food), as well as trips to 5 tapas bars for food and drinks. I learned so much about the food (including what and how to order), and at the end of the tour, they provide you with restaurant recommendations that we used our entire trip.<br />
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I also found the food and drinks in Spain to be extremely inexpensive - and we were hard pressed to pay more than €20/each for dinners, including as much as we could eat and drink. Lunches were great as most restaurants have a "menu del dia" which includes a drink (of your choice, including wine - which I had every day), two courses and dessert... usually for between €9-12. Also - they have such great markets, like the Mercado de San Miguel, where you can eat and drink to your heart's content all day from many different vendors for very little cash. So if you love eating delicious food while saving money - Spain is for you! </div>
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And now for one of my favorite parts - it was (and is currently) the sale time in Spain - aka Rebajas. Because things in Spain (and I think the rest of Europe) are only on sale twice a year, there are so many great deals to be had. Now that I sew my own clothes, shoes are the final frontier for me, and make up the majority of my RTW purchases. I bought 4 pairs of shoes including leather boots, leather avarcas (the sandals with the back strap), gold leather sandals and espadrilles - all for under $100 total. Which made for a very happy Katie... (and a heavier suitcase).<br />
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And on the last day (which was probably best for my wallet), we stumbled on a fabric store for the first time! They had so much great fabric, but I really tried to limit myself to what I truly loved, and to what I felt to be a good deal. For example, they had a lot of great rayon prints, but they were a little expensive for my tastes, and I couldn't pick out any I really wanted. I ended up with an orange-y linen print for €5/yd and a graphic cotton sateen for €6/yd. The best part was that the fabric was cut by a very professional looking man in a suit!<br />
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Madrid was beautiful (and super hot - 102-106 F every day!), and I can't wait to take Jeremy there for another trip (and the rest of Spain too)! Plus - after spending 2 weeks in Madrid, I feel like I have a lot of information about it - so feel free to shoot me an email if you're ever heading there!<br />
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Now it's back to the sewing machine (I've had 4 weeks off now - crazy!)... And onto my fall/winter wardrobe! :D<br />
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-53808033783855324582015-06-25T10:02:00.002-07:002015-06-25T10:02:44.789-07:00A SUNNY FLORAL SOUTHPORT<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAhav80zOBJGG5Ray18omp1BZEJ0YVsDJNaVirJ4sAZX5Xu0B4ULDAdeBsSdchA5hR93XYNC6VSy7yqRQZf64AmvuzOfytKz8JLc86epx4f9-0HPQpJum98hqtCd14kF_bAbyyXdk2Pkp/s1600/%2528B%2529+figure-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAhav80zOBJGG5Ray18omp1BZEJ0YVsDJNaVirJ4sAZX5Xu0B4ULDAdeBsSdchA5hR93XYNC6VSy7yqRQZf64AmvuzOfytKz8JLc86epx4f9-0HPQpJum98hqtCd14kF_bAbyyXdk2Pkp/s1600/%2528B%2529+figure-1.jpg" /></a><br />
Have you ever had your eye on a fabric for seemingly months on end without pulling the trigger? That's how I felt about this fabric - and pairing it with my new favorite pattern makes this dress a major win in my book.<br />
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Pattern: <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/southport-dress" target="_blank">True Bias Southport Dress</a><br />
Size: 12<br />
Alterations: Shortened bodice by 1"<br />
Fabric: <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0396641/bianca-viscose-challis-floral-navy-pink" target="_blank">Viscose/rayon twill from Fabric.com</a><br />
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The pattern is, of course, the <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/southport-dress" target="_blank">True Bias Southport Dress</a>. <a href="http://truebias.com/" target="_blank">Kelli</a> really knocked it out of the park on this one. You may have seen her other amazing contributions to the sewing pattern community - the <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/hudson-pant" target="_blank">Hudson Pant</a> (<a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/03/secret-pajamas-woven-hudsons.html" target="_blank">one of my versions</a>) and the <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/sutton-blouse" target="_blank">Sutton Blouse</a> (<a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2014/12/silk-sutton-true-bias.html" target="_blank">my version</a>). As soon as I saw Kelli posting hints of a new pattern on her Instagram, I knew it would be an instant winner... and I was not wrong! The Southport is such an easy, quick, satisfying dress to make - with no closures or fiddly bits, it comes together really fast. It's basically the perfect summer dress!<br />
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This is actually my third Southport, and my favorite - mostly due to fabric choice (here's the <a href="https://instagram.com/p/2zI_ussGah/" target="_blank">first</a> and <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/06/me-made-vacation-st-john-pt-1.html" target="_blank">second</a> one). The fabric is a viscose/rayon twill that I first saw on the <a href="http://blackbirdfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Blackbird Fabrics</a> website. Caroline has amazing taste, so it's no wonder that I first saw this fabric on her site. It seems like everyone else in the sewing community saw it too, though, because it was constantly selling out. I was lucky enough to spot this on Fabric.com a few months ago, and snapped it up! The floral pattern is really bold with a navy background - and there are striations in the fabric that make it look sort of aged. I was kind of turned off by that at first, but I sort of like the worn in feel it gives the fabric.<br />
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Being my third Southport, I pretty much have the pattern the way I like it. For this version, I shortened the bodice by 1", but I think I need to go one more inch on my inevitable fourth version. I've mentioned it a few times, I think, but I had a bit of an epiphany that I am short waisted. Being 5'6" and knowing many patterns are drafted for my height - I never really thought about it. But I started noticing that certain things were longer than they should be, or blousing more than they should be (like this dress). On my first Southport, I actually unpicked the skirt (on which I had topstitched down the serged seam allowance - ooooof), shortened it by 2" and resewed everything. It seemed a tad short afterwards, so I figured I went to far... Maybe I'll actually test out 1.5" next time.<br />
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There's not too much more to say about this amazing dress pattern (have I fangirled enough?) - except to check it out if you don't already have it. And then you'll find yourself making all kinds of excuses why you need more. Have you seen Kelli's <a href="http://truebias.com/2015/05/southport-to-tank-top-hack-tutorial.html" target="_blank">tank top hack tutorial</a>? I'm eyeing some silk in my stash for one.<br />
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Do you have any big summer plans or vacations coming up? I'm going to Spain next week - to do a Spanish language school for 2 weeks in Madrid, with my friend Virginia! Have you been to Spain and have any tips? Or do you have any tips for traveling alone (I'll be there for 26 hours by myself and I've never done that anywhere ever!)? Any advice would be mucho appreciated! :DKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-21577777282281608142015-06-19T09:45:00.000-07:002015-06-19T09:45:20.447-07:00THE QUEST FOR THE PERFECT MEN'S T-SHIRT<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XdGNxIm8RqY/VYNEcykAzCI/AAAAAAAAChE/jjBy9-7b1m4/s1600/ht_JEREMY%2BPURPLE%2BT-SHIRT%2B8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XdGNxIm8RqY/VYNEcykAzCI/AAAAAAAAChE/jjBy9-7b1m4/s1600/ht_JEREMY%2BPURPLE%2BT-SHIRT%2B8.jpg" /></a><br />
Every now and then I have to find time to sew something for my husband - mostly because he's extremely supportive and tolerant of my sewing (and messes) and I really love seeing him wear things I've made. We're pretty covered on <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/search/label/SEWING%20FOR%20HIM" target="_blank">collared shirts</a> (even though there are more in the pipeline), but one thing he's been wanting are t-shirts. We've tried some t-shirt patterns in the past, but a few months ago we decided to make some TNT patterns once and for all.<br />
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The two patterns we started with were the vintage raglan pattern we've used for <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2014/11/gray-raglan-vintage-pattern.html" target="_blank">sweatshirts</a>, and <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6973-products-48452.php?page_id=103" target="_blank">McCalls 6973</a>. M6973 contains several patterns - all of them extremely oversized, but it wasn't terribly difficult to wrangle the henley/tee pattern into shape. I've also tried the <a href="http://threadtheory.ca/" target="_blank">Thread Theory</a> <a href="http://threadtheory.ca/collections/patterns/products/strathcona" target="_blank">Strathcona Henley</a> - it's a bit too slim for Jeremy, but it's another great option!<br />
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In case you're curious, you can pick up the vintage pattern <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/198751032/ann-person-pattern-100stretch-sewmens?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stretch%20and%20sew%20100&ref=sc_gallery_3&plkey=344eacba16857ac90337577108c12a4327918c6b:198751032" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/231143804/mens-top-or-sweater-stretch-and-sew-100?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stretch%20and%20sew%20100&ref=sr_gallery_2" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/179968296/stretch-sew-by-ann-person-sewing-pattern?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stretch%20and%20sew%20100&ref=sr_gallery_3" target="_blank">here</a> (none of these are affiliates, so click away!). This post will also serve as a bit of a reference guide for myself in the future - so please bear with all the details!<br />
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Jeremy is a typical men's large (men are so much easier to measure). For reference, here's a <a href="https://threadtheoryblog.wordpress.com/2014/12/02/how-to-measure-a-man/" target="_blank">Thread Theory post on measuring men</a>, and McCalls also has some tips <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/how-to-choose-your-correct-size-pages-577.php" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Men's t-shirts are also really basic. You can use these patterns as a guide, but you can also measure a favorite tee and modify a patten to fit (shortening the shoulder seams, neckband width, body width, etc.). Below, I've gone a wee bit nuts with the specifics of hems and neck bands, but when you nail it - you can basically make new tees on-demand!<br />
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Okay - time for some deets! Skip to the end if you're looking for quick TNT measurements. Also - all the fabrics are from <a href="http://www.lowpricefabric.com/t-contact.aspx" target="_blank">Michael Levine Loft</a>, and they're basic t-shirt knits.<br />
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We started our quest with some white t-shirt knit. I essentially made up the raglan pattern as-is, using a shortened sleeve I'd traced off for a henley I made last year. The pattern was also lengthened 2" - in case you're using the same pattern (the pattern as-is calls for a band, and I did a hem). The neck band was a too skinny 3/8" (1 1/4" band width total), and it rolls in on itself. The shirt also has 3/4" hems on the sleeves and body.<br />
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The standard sleeve tee from M6973 was modified to have a slightly higher neckline (not sure why I did this, honestly - <i><u>use the neck as-is</u></i>, and I shortened the shoulder seam by 1". It also has a bit wider of a neck band at 1/2" (1 1/2" band width total), and 1" hems on the sleeves and body.<br />
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<i>We apparently forgot to take pictures of the black raglan tee, so please accept this picture of our cottage cat, Sneezie, instead.</i><br />
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The black tees are pretty much perfect with the adjustments I made after Jeremy wore the white tees for a bit. The white raglan's sleeves were a bit too low, so I raised the underarm seam, and also tapered the side seams by about 1.5". This gave a closer t-shirt fit, rather than a looser sweatshirt fit. I also did a 1" hem on the body, and a 3/4" hem on the sleeves - which gave these the length Jeremy wanted. We also achieved the perfect neckband width of 5/8" (1 3/4" band width total).<br />
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For the standard sleeve black tee - I shortened the shoulder seam another 2 inches (I made no changes to the sleeve head), and I tapered the sides to match the black raglan (this shirt is very baggy). The neck band is a still too small 1/2" and it has 3/4" hems on the sleeves and body and a pocket from the pattern.<br />
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And finally, behold Jeremy's perfect tee (well, the standard sleeve version). It has his perfect neckband width, body width, hems and the sleeve sits at the correct place on his shoulder. It has a 5/8" neck band, and 3/4" hems all around - as well as a pocket.<br />
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Between this and the raglan tee finalized after the black version, we have two TNT patterns that can be used to create new t-shirts pretty much on demand (after buying fabric, of course!).<br />
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<b>FINAL PATTERN CHANGES:</b><br />
<b>Stretch and Sew 100 Raglan:</b><br />
- Lengthened body by 2" (if you're using the same pattern)<br />
- Raised underarm on body<br />
- 5/8" neckband (from a 1 3/4" band)<br />
- Side seams tapered 1.5"<br />
- 1" body hem and 3/4" sleeves<br />
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<b>McCalls 6973:</b><br />
- 5/8" neckband<br />
- Side seams tapered to match my raglan pattern, but you can overlay a well fitting tee to figure it out<br />
- Shortened shoulder seams by 3"<br />
- 3/4" body and sleeve hems<br />
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If you hung through all of that, thanks for getting to the bottom here! One of the best parts of sewing is creating garments that suit your own personal body and needs - and changing ill fitting patterns into ones that fit! A t-shirt pattern is a great basic place to start!<br />
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Are you a muslin maker (or wearable muslin maker as these basically were)? Do you ever end up changing a pattern beyond recognition to suit your own needs?<br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fYB-2sh25mg/VYNEay6XZcI/AAAAAAAACgc/00QEJvtH5S8/s1600/ht_JEREMY%2BPURPLE%2BT-SHIRT%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fYB-2sh25mg/VYNEay6XZcI/AAAAAAAACgc/00QEJvtH5S8/s1600/ht_JEREMY%2BPURPLE%2BT-SHIRT%2B1.jpg" /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-14948362324036598822015-06-11T10:23:00.000-07:002015-06-11T10:23:25.927-07:00PAPERCUT SOMA ONE PIECEOh boy - am I really posting pictures of myself in a bathing suit on the interwebs?! It only took 7 short months of blogging to get me to this point - please bear (or bare - for the pun) with me!<br />
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Pattern: <a href="http://papercutpatterns.com/products/soma-swimsuit-1" target="_blank">Papercut Patterns Soma</a><br />
Size: Medium<br />
Alterations: Changed the back straps (more information below), and shortened the bodice<br />
Fabric: <a href="https://funkifabrics.com/product/1016" target="_blank">Polkadot spandex</a> for the shell and <a href="https://funkifabrics.com/product/1654" target="_blank">black spandex</a> for lining<br />
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The bathing suit featured here is, of course, the Papercut Patterns Soma one piece. I've had this pattern for awhile now - and I bought it last summer with the intention of making a bathing suit for my honeymoon. Long story short - that didn't work out, and I went the Victoria's Secret website sale route instead. In preparation for my first run at this pattern, I bought some fabric from Girl Charlee - it was cute but thin, shifty and I think I somehow cut my bikini top pieces the wrong way (I put the top on and it didn't stretch at all!). I also made a one piece, but the torso was too long (I've recently discovered my shortwaisted-ness) and I never finished it (and cannibalized the hardware for this suit!).<br />
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Fast forward to a few months ago when I was gifted some Funkifabrics spandex (and btw this post is not affiliated with them, I just used my <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/04/nettie-moneta-mashup.html" target="_blank">Monettie</a> scraps to make this suit). The Funkifabrics spandex is, however, wonderful for a bathing suit and I would totally buy more for this purpose. The fabric is thick and stable when cutting and sewing. Plus, you only need a yard or so - so you can save on cost and maybe shipping. Yay!<br />
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I made this up basically as instructed, but I shortened the wrap bodice pattern piece by an inch. I also used the hell out of my cover stitch machine, which I think really made this bathing suit look more professional.<br />
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I also added swim cups, and sewed them into the lining. It was a really similar process to my <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/04/nettie-moneta-mashup.html" target="_blank">Moneta/Nettie Maxi dress</a> - I just sort of guessed the location based on where the bodice pieces sat on my dress form and my body, pinned them in and zig zagged. I got the cups from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/porcelynne" target="_blank">Porcelynne</a>.<br />
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I did change the construction a bit on this suit - I used swim elastic for the bottoms and waist, but I used bra strapping for all of the straps and bodice, which was a giant mistake. This is partly a fault of the pattern instructions, and partly my fault. The instructions call for FOE to be used on the bodice - but I didn't really like that on my first version last year - so I ended up using bra strapping for all the bodice elastic (the pattern calls for it to be used on the shoulder and back straps but not on the bodice itself). The bra strapping ended up stretching out so much while swimming, that I can't really wear this suit again :(<br />
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In the future, I would probably use only swimwear elastic for the entire suit and I'll probably use <a href="http://www.adaspragg.com/2013/08/22/diy-detachable-swim-straps/" target="_blank">Sophie's tutorial</a> to create actual swim straps using swim elastic. I think I might even have enough fabric still leftover (the yardage was very wide) to create another one piece to replace this one - I love the polka dots so much!<br />
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I also changed the arrangement of the straps on the back - creating the crossover across the upper back, rather than the lower back as called for in the instructions. Placing the straps across the lower back resulted in some, um, bits getting squeezed in an unflattering way, so I switched them up. I would actually like to find a better way to do the straps in general in the future, as I don't really like the over arm shoulder straps - but they're necessary to the construction as it is now.<br />
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Overall, despite the future unwearability of this specific bathing suit - it was a really fun exercise. I've never made a bra or a successful swimsuit before this one, and I will definitely make more in the future (plus I can practice more with elastic when I finally make up my <a href="http://www.blackbirdfabrics.com/lingerie-kits/" target="_blank">Watson bra kit</a> - she's sold out now, but that's where I got mine).<br />
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Have you made a bathing suit before? Any tips (besides using real swim elastic)? Any plans to make one this summer? :DKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-54331178468022521352015-06-05T10:24:00.000-07:002015-06-05T10:24:44.688-07:00ME-MADE VACATION, ST. JOHN // PT. 2It's Jeremy's turn for some handmade clothing! I will admit to being a bit selfish (well, very selfish) in my sewing, but I really do love sewing for him - and seeing him wear clothing I made!<br />
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Right before our trip last month, I made Jeremy two new collared shirts from <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6613-products-23006.php?page_id=482" target="_blank">McCalls 6613</a>. I've made so many of them for him (probably something like 15, and I'm making a green one currently), and now they're fairly easy to crank out in about 7 hours or so. You can see a whole bunch of them in this <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2014/12/mccalls-6613-medley-handmade-honeymoon.html" target="_blank">Handmade Honeymoon</a> post :D<br />
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These two shirts actually serve as replacements for a previous white linen version, and a blue linen version. I think they might even be the same exact fabrics - both from <a href="http://www.lowpricefabric.com/" target="_blank">Michael Levine</a>. I also recently discovered the joys of <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/brussels_washer/" target="_blank">Robert Kaufman Brussels Washer Linen</a> (which seems about the same as the Essex linen after I felt some at Michael Levine last week) - and we just bought 15.5 yards!!! All of that yardage will make two shirts for me (one a <a href="http://www.paulinealice.com/p/blog-page_8412.html" target="_blank">Pauline Alice Carme</a> which is already <a href="https://instagram.com/p/3ZHssDMGU9/" target="_blank">completed</a>) and five more shirts for Jeremy!<br />
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Not much more to say about these shirts that I haven't said <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/search?q=mccalls+6613" target="_blank">before</a>, other than linen shirts make fine vacation wear - especially when it's hot outside! After hanging them, any wrinkles seem to fall out from packing, or they just add to the "linen look." Linen is also super easy, and fun, to sew with. It presses well, sews up nicely, and stays put when you're cutting, sewing and ironing.<br />
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Both of these shirts are straight size larges from McCalls 6613 - the absolute most tried and true pattern in our household. After making so many, I have noticed a bit of an uptick in my craftsmanship on these two... mainly just that I (finally) properly trimmed all seam allowances, and my topstitching is looking much straighter than some earlier versions (thanks to <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/01/ginger-jeans-pt-2-aka-how-i-never.html" target="_blank">Ginger Jeans</a> practice!).<br />
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As I've probably said before, if you're looking for a classic button up (with several design options) - this pattern is a great one! Men also happen to be easier to fit than women, which is a major plus if you want to make one for a man in your life!<br />
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The blue linen shirt pictured was taken at Hawksnest Bay, post sunset swim - and is where we took the Cascade photos from the <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/06/me-made-vacation-st-john-pt-1.html" target="_blank">other day</a>.<br />
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We took photos of the white linen shirt on the road outside our cottage - we stayed in the same cottage as our last trip. It's about a mile up a dirt/rock road (4WD Jeeps are a must in St. John!) - but the views cannot be beat! If you're ever looking to travel to St. John - send me an email and I'll give you more information.<br />
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For some background, we went to St. John, USVI a little over 2 years ago for the first time - and it was absolutely amazing. St. John is pretty small, but it has many beaches, and they pretty much all have great snorkeling. There's also a good combination of rocky beaches, white sand beaches, tiny beaches where the ocean is booming with fish, and beaches with swim up bars (okay, only one of those). We decided to make a 2nd trip to St. John this year, and it was just as beautiful as we remembered. Funnily enough, we actually ended up with mostly photos of new <i>Handmade Threads</i> as reminders of our trip! So let's get to it...</div>
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<b>MEGAN NIELSEN CASCADE</b><br />
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Pattern: <a href="http://megannielsen.com/products/cascade-skirt-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Megan Nielsen Cascade</a><br />
Size: Large<br />
Alterations: Went with the tie front option, leveled the hem<br />
Fabric: <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0340756/picasso-rayon-poplin-aurora-blue?cm_vc=756b1813-cbc1-43b3-84bd-29889bf8fb7b" target="_blank">Ikat Rayon Poplin</a> from Fabric.com<br />
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Blogged previously <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2014/11/watercolor-separates-megan-nielsen.html" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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This is absolutely one of my favorite skirts! I love this pattern, and particularly this fabric (it's rayon but thicker than rayon challis). It's perfect for the beach or something much fancier (a different day, I actually changed into this in a parking lot post-sunset swim for dinner - yay for wrap skirts!).<br />
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Not terribly much more to say about it than what I said <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2014/11/watercolor-separates-megan-nielsen.html" target="_blank">before</a>, just that this skirt is literally a 3 hour (or less) affair - so simple to make, and I think the wow-factor is really there. For my <a href="https://instagram.com/p/sicDJ7MGZY/?taken-by=keday" target="_blank">other</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/p/smr7gPMGfY/" target="_blank">two</a> versions of this skirt, I added an elastic stay of sorts underneath, but for some reason this front tie version doesn't blow open quite as much. I guess I'll put this to the test with more wear. :D</div>
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As for the beach, we took these photos at Hawksnest Bay, on the north side of the island. It's very popular during the day, and we even tried to swim here one day, but it was too crowded. Luckily at sunset, hardly anyone was there! Jeremy and I discovered the joys of the sunset swim a little too late into our trip, and only did it 2 nights.<br />
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<b>SEWAHOLIC SALTSPRING</b><br />
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/saltspring-dress/">Sewaholic Saltspring</a><br />
Size: 12 (bust) / 8 (waist/hip)</div>
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Alterations: Made braided straps <a href="http://sewaholic.net/my-foggy-knit-saltspring-dress/" target="_blank">inspired by Caroline</a>, cut only the lining pieces (for both lining and shell), eliminated zipper<br />
Fabric: Striped knit from <a href="http://www.lowpricefabric.com/t-RetailOutlet.aspx" target="_blank">Michael Levine Loft</a><br />
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Blogged previously <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/05/silk-sewaholic-saltspring.html" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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In my <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/03/spring-2015-wardrobe.html" target="_blank">Spring Wardrobe Plan</a>, I wanted to use this fabric for a <a href="http://megannielsen.com/collections/all-products/products/eucalypt-woven-tank-dress-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Eucalypt</a> variation, but after re-discovering this pattern and the release of <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/southport-dress" target="_blank">Southport</a> and my <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/04/nettie-moneta-mashup.html" target="_blank">Monettie</a> hack, most of my knit plans got thrown out the window. I picked this fabric up at Michael Levine Loft on a day where I had so much luck! I love the stripes, and they had a few more colorways and I wish I'd bought them all. </div>
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I decided to modify the straps to make a braided version, and essentially just cut about 1" wide strips, and braided them together. I sewed the straps into the back first, and pinned them into place on the front before sewing. I made essentially one size smaller than what I should be using for woven fabrics (read more about my previous saga <a href="http://www.handmadethreads.com/2015/05/silk-sewaholic-saltspring.html" target="_blank">here</a>). It worked perfectly! This is definitely one of my new favorite dresses, and it worked well as a beach cover up - but I can't wait to wear it more around town this summer. </div>
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We took these photos at a new-to-us beach - Little Lameshur Bay. It's a white sand beach, a mile down a very rocky dirt road. There's a reason you have to rent a 4WD Jeep in St. John! We also explored some of the ruins nearby - St. John historically had sugar farming/processing, and the ruins here are from the Lameshur Bay Plantation. </div>
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Pattern: <a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/southport-dress" target="_blank">True Bias Southport Dress</a></div>
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Size: 12</div>
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Alterations: Made this woven dress with knit fabric, nonfunctional button placket</div>
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Fabric: Gray t-shirt knit from <a href="http://www.lowpricefabric.com/t-RetailOutlet.aspx" target="_blank">Michael Levine Loft</a></div>
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As I said above, Kelli's release of the Southport dress essentially put all my spring sewing plans into jeopardy - if only because I wanted about 200 of these dresses (I just finished <a href="https://instagram.com/p/3UNFmKsGRT/" target="_blank">my third version</a>)! My <a href="https://instagram.com/p/2zI_ussGah/" target="_blank">first version</a> (which is unblogged) was made from voile in a size 14 and was too big. I had a bit of a realization that I needed not only a smaller size, but that I also might be shortwaisted! I removed the skirt, shortened the bodice, brought up the shoulders, and now it's wearable.</div>
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For my knit version, I cut a size 12 and left the bodice length, as I didn't mind the idea of blousing. I sewed down the button placket, and sewed the buttons through both layers. Making this pattern in a knit wasn't overly difficult, but I found my cover stitch machine to be essential to making it look polished. For the neck and arm holes, I used wonder tape to fold under the edges by 1/4" and cover stitched them down. I also attached the bottom of the drawstring channel by cover stitching. I probably could've used a regular stitch though, because this doesn't stretch. I also finished the hem with my cover stitch machine. The waistband tie is just some flat trim/tie from Joann's. </div>
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This day we went to Leinster Bay where we saw a lot of great fish, snorkeled/swam fairly far from the beach to a nearby cay (little island), and saw a 4' barracuda twice! I was relieved we didn't see the sharks and sting rays we saw 2 years ago at this beach, even though that was pretty cool. The ruins at Leinster Bay are from the Annaberg Sugar Mill that was here in the 18th century. There's a lot of history here (including unfortunately slavery - but a revolt here helped lead to its abolishment). A volunteer guide at the site told us that now in St. John they purposefully make buildings look like these do (with exposed brick and coral blocks), even though these buildings would've been traditionally whitewashed. </div>
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Stay tuned for more vacation makes (including a lot for Jeremy)! Where did you go on your favorite vacation of all time?</div>
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11796874310781322797noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879159394122516542.post-68570160783280319262015-05-05T09:50:00.000-07:002015-05-05T09:50:07.336-07:00SILK SEWAHOLIC SALTSPRINGMost of the time, after making a garment for the first time, I think of ways to improve it for the next time: different fabric, different modifications, different sizes. Sometimes, I make the wrong decisions! (But luckily they can still turn out okay) :D<br />
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Pattern: <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/saltspring-dress/" target="_blank">Sewaholic Saltspring</a><br />
Size: started as 12 (bust) / 8 (waist/hip) - more information below<br />
Alterations: Lengthened skirt to midi length, alternate straps from pattern, used bodice lining pieces only to remove blousing<br />
Fabric: Paisley silk from <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Angel+Textiles/@34.0394514,-118.2505222,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x80c2c634adba0763:0x9c0d8d183031ec35" target="_blank">Angel Textiles</a><br />
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The first time I made the <a href="http://www.sewaholicpatterns.com/saltspring-dress/" target="_blank">Saltspring</a> dress, I made a size 14 in the bust, and a 10 at the waist and hips. <a href="http://www.sewaholic.net/" target="_blank">Sewaholic</a> drafts for pear shapes (of which I am not), and so the sizes I make in their patterns are always a little funny. For some [<i>unknown</i>] reason I thought the first version of this dress was too big. I honestly have no idea why I thought this - but I left a note to myself to make a size 12 (bust) / 8 (waist/hip).<br />
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I bought this silk at my favorite garment district store - Angel Textiles, and immediately had Saltspring in mind (this dress is directly inspired by this <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-new/33896184.jsp#/" target="_blank">Anthropologie</a> dress). So there I was, tracing off a new size from my hardcopy pattern (lining pieces only, to remove blousing), and then I went about cutting out my silk. I merrily contintued sewing the bodice together (lining & shell), sewing the straps (more on that in a bit). AND THEN - I tried it on. My beautiful silk bodice. <b>Was</b>. <b>Too</b>. <b>Tight</b>. *cue tears*<br />
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It totally makes sense to climb trees in Swedish Hasbeens, right?<br />
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Panic went through me - I was wearing this to a family wedding - and I sat staring into the mirror trying to figure out what to do. It was almost hard to breathe, it was so restricting! And of course, I had to make this mistake in <i>silk</i>. Because I had sewn the two layers together at the arms and neck line, I sewed new seams that started just below the top (on top of the previous line of stitching), curved them out towards the serged seam allowance, and curved them back in at the waist to meet up again with my previously sewn seam. I then unpicked my old stitches.<br />
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This ended up giving me about an extra half inch or so in the bust area, which made a huge difference! In hindsight my first Saltspring fits me fine, and I don't need to make future versions any smaller.<br />
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For the skirt length, I decided I wanted more of a midi length to match my inspiration dress. I followed <a href="http://sewaholic.net/blue-ikat-saltspring-dress/" target="_blank">Caroline's</a> instructions on the Sewaholic blog - I lengthened the knee length skirt by 10", and I did a 2" hem. I also included (like Caroline) two side slits - which start about 12" above the 2" hem. I really love the length, and the slits give the skirt more movement.<br />
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For the straps, I chose one of the options Caroline mentions in the <a href="http://sewaholic.net/saltspring-sew-along-3-straps/" target="_blank">sewalong</a> - I cut short amounts off of two of the straps (I left the other two longer), made a little loop and sewed that into the front, with two straps coming from the back to the front. I also decided to add a little something extra by adding a few gold beads onto the ends of the straps before knotting. <a href="https://instagram.com/p/0-g20fMGRv/?taken-by=keday" target="_blank">Bling bling</a>!<br />
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I love my second iteration of this dress even more than the first (which was worn to death and is sadly in the "repair" pile because the straps got wrapped around my washing machine's center spinning thing [technical term] and ripped). I actually just finished a 3rd knit version with braided straps which I wore on <a href="https://instagram.com/p/2MY0r8sGd8/?taken-by=keday" target="_blank">Day 2 of Me-Made May</a>!<br />
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Have you ever had a tragic mis-remembering of how a pattern fit you the first time around (and hopefully a happy ending)?</div>
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