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Givre Shirt

Posted by Sarah Sherwood on Feb 4, 2019
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Here is my version #1 of the Givre Shirt by Deer and Doe.  I cut this as a size 36 even though I measure a 34.  It is made from scraps.  Who knows what type of material.  It feels very much like the top is plastic and the bottom is some sort of blend.  

 

This is version #2.  I cut it the same size.  This is a heavier weight, and I know it is cotton/lycra.  Both of these are pretty darn tight.  I normally don't wear a lot of tight clothes.

 

 

Yikes.  

Sew My Style 2019 is ON

Posted by Sarah Sherwood on Feb 2, 2019
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I will be sewing the Givre T-shirt this month.  My machine's in the shop, but my serger is ready to go!

 

Hopefully, I'll get some photos uploaded tomorrow.

 

Sew My Style 2019

 

For the holidays, we got a family Spotify account, so I have been reliving my youth.

 

Mostly, I've been listening to the Pet Shop Boys and New Order.  WooHoo.

Vogue 8561 - Marcy Tilton

Posted by Sarah Sherwood on Jun 5, 2018
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When we talk about making our stash, we usually mean using our fabric stash.  BUT, I have a stash of patterns too.  Many, many patterns that have never been cut.  I go through my patterns ever few months to see what's there and what I want to make.  I pulled out Vogue 8561 - Marcy Tilton awhile back.  I originally bought the pattern for the skirt, but I decided to make the pants first (by the way, the copyright says 2009).

 

Myosotis Dress

Posted by Sarah Sherwood on May 22, 2018
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Myosotis Dress by Deer and Doe

 

This is the first Myosotis Dress I made.  It was made using double gauze from Hart's Fabric.  The double gauze was easy to sew, and the dress is light and summery.  I made no changes to the pattern this first time through.  I cut a size 34.  The pattern was super simple.  Also, I have to say this was the first bodice I have ever made that fits.  Amazing.  There was no part of the pattern where I got tripped up or wondered what I was doing.

 

 

 

Ann Normandy Pant

Posted by Sarah Sherwood on May 6, 2018
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Ann Normandy Pant

 

I cut a size small.  I made no alterations while sewing.  The black fabric is 100% hemp linen from Hemp Traders and the godets are canvas from Cotton and Steel.  The linen is from my stash, and the canvas was scraps from a pair of pants I made last year.  I intended for these to be a wearable muslin.

 

The pattern was easy enough to put together and cut out.  There are very few pieces.

 

Dress Like Your Grandma 2!

Posted by Sarah Sherwood on Apr 29, 2018
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Here's the finished dress.  I changed things up a bit.  I left off the placket for one.  My dress is made out of shirting and chiffon.  The chiffon was a pain.  The pattern was Simplicity 6720 (vintage).  I'm glad I finished though.  Next year, I think I'll do Dress Like Your Grandpa.

 

Here's my failed attempt at a muslin.

 

If you only look at the top of the dress, it's not so bad.  I mean except for the awful attempt on my part at top stitching the collar which should never have been top stitched.

Catch-Up

Posted by Sarah Sherwood on Apr 15, 2018
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Since I last posted, I have made: The Red Poppy Bag by Sew Sweetness; Stargazer Toe by Blue Calla; Akita shirt by Seamwork; 2 Kimmy Dress by Seamwork; Charlie Holster Bag by Serial Bag Makers; Cardigan by Swoon; Marigold by Tilly and The Buttons; and Celine Zip Top Tote by Swoon Patterns.

 

I have cut and ready to go: Muslin for Dress Like Your Grandma from vintage Simplicity Pattern 6720, 2 Adeline Shirts by DG Patterns, and McCall's Pajamas 2476.

 

A Tale of Three Yorks

Posted by Sarah Sherwood on Mar 10, 2018
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This is my first York.  It is made out of cotton lawn.  I cut a size 0 and followed all of the intructions.  It worked out to be a little tight in the shoulders, and the bust darts look super weird (because I have no bust).  

It's hard to see the bust darts in this photo, so they are probably not a big deal, but when I look down they look really strange.

 

York 2 is also made from cotton lawn.  I cut a size zero, did not put the bust darts in and sewed it with a 3/8" seam allowance.

January Sewing

Posted by Sarah Sherwood on Jan 22, 2018
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Just a quick update.  I am prepping some bags for little girls, and I have been busy with machine embroidery.  I finished January's Bag of The Month 2018.  The Podium by Chris W Designs.  It was easy, and it's a great bag.  I should have used foam, but I used fusible fleece.  Next time, I'll use foam.

 

 

 

I also made myself another hoodie from the So Sew Easy free pattern.

 

 

Got myself a new camera!  Super excited.

 

New BINGO Boards

Posted by Sarah Sherwood on Jan 14, 2018
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New BINGO boards have been made.  They look impossible :(.  

Quilting BINGO Board.

Bags and Stuff BINGO Board

Clothing BINGO Board

 

I finished the Clover Convertible Bag from January 2017, so I can now begin the Podium.  Clover was simple enough until I got to the traincase and then all sorts of things went wrong :(.  I may make it again without the traincase OR I may make it with the traincase and the right type of zipper.  LOL.

 

 

 

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