tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310689808405367572024-03-28T12:58:57.259-04:00Fabric Mart FabricistasFabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.comBlogger1139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-42602275524285410012024-03-25T06:00:00.001-04:002024-03-25T06:00:00.135-04:00Made by a Fabricista: A Wardrobe Staple for Spring - A Denim Coat<p>Hello Sewing Friends! It’s Sharon with Sharon Sews with my latest Fabricista make – a denim coat for spring. Denim is a wardrobe staple for many of us, and even more so this year with denim on denim looks coming back in style. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYOipd3btpTUh6D_ZtuxdaQLgaUt6sEtPymttVvfO559HEzaNVf48NWrHiszf8tkeOhZMtOLE1rwJXqZAPcvskwvDTxckbDhbWE5umA6GT91TJeDXphMFajewKdme1C5G9DFZz0ZTmgmAX83iyk3xuDlnmcLPuCqV_qA1kTF7Bm31KAzS5wBcu8VIvu6qo/s1280/IMG_3799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="914" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYOipd3btpTUh6D_ZtuxdaQLgaUt6sEtPymttVvfO559HEzaNVf48NWrHiszf8tkeOhZMtOLE1rwJXqZAPcvskwvDTxckbDhbWE5umA6GT91TJeDXphMFajewKdme1C5G9DFZz0ZTmgmAX83iyk3xuDlnmcLPuCqV_qA1kTF7Bm31KAzS5wBcu8VIvu6qo/w458-h640/IMG_3799.JPG" width="458" /></a></div><p>The denim I used is a medium weight cotton/lycra blend with about a 20% stretch selvage to selvage. Fabric Mart always does an amazing job photographing and describing their fabrics, yet I still gasped in delight when I opened the package containing my denim. It was even better than I had anticipated.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgapHCDruWJ-bIpi7HUFljK_ibGGKiVmRW0enJ0cAHTLoJgw6Ah4QFJ6QxWF0LsqCZAQOYVtOgwNjNALGC9qCjM_WhNAQ495KgPB6xOgMP0K2JnHJLNpOdVejHnVszUBUG87BcFxUEnF34Xl3xqtwb-kAsMv7jMRNM0q3E2VEHhv0aa_m7Qau6-JoU2tP6K/s1280/IMG_4418.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="914" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgapHCDruWJ-bIpi7HUFljK_ibGGKiVmRW0enJ0cAHTLoJgw6Ah4QFJ6QxWF0LsqCZAQOYVtOgwNjNALGC9qCjM_WhNAQ495KgPB6xOgMP0K2JnHJLNpOdVejHnVszUBUG87BcFxUEnF34Xl3xqtwb-kAsMv7jMRNM0q3E2VEHhv0aa_m7Qau6-JoU2tP6K/w458-h640/IMG_4418.JPG" width="458" /></a></div><p>This fabric would have worked well for a traditional denim jacket – one with button front closure, chest pockets with flaps, and a collar. However, I have wanted to sew this open front coat with kimono inspired sleeves and big patch pockets since February 2021. I saw it in that month’s BurdaStyle Magazine, bookmarked the page, and promptly forgot about the coat. It’s coat #105 if you’re interested in sewing one for yourself.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLWMYTMcD5EkySNCeWCgJNEX5XzPjpniiQFXXwz8G5YQhLo8e6SWNQlDpFSiSia8UP5qN8zCze6W7eCfvOCCKjm6Z1v6TC5_I3-2GPmOHSqIJqA4OO7AQqUFIVAJKaaaJ4u0C4G6JB3Tx8D8PcvM6AziU_qCzMy3g5RHQvWmG0qqyBit0VNtkjyjguWjTm/s1732/Denim%20Coat%20Images%20Magazine.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1732" data-original-width="1732" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLWMYTMcD5EkySNCeWCgJNEX5XzPjpniiQFXXwz8G5YQhLo8e6SWNQlDpFSiSia8UP5qN8zCze6W7eCfvOCCKjm6Z1v6TC5_I3-2GPmOHSqIJqA4OO7AQqUFIVAJKaaaJ4u0C4G6JB3Tx8D8PcvM6AziU_qCzMy3g5RHQvWmG0qqyBit0VNtkjyjguWjTm/w640-h640/Denim%20Coat%20Images%20Magazine.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Fortunately, I went on an organizing binge in my sewing space, which included thinning out my vast collection of sewing patterns. As I flipped through my Burda Style magazines deciding which would stay and which would go (spoiler alert – I kept them all!) my interest in sewing this coat was renewed. Especially since they pictured one version in denim.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid31Segs4201_ox9igYZ5w4N0mUWtEI8t3VJrx9XZB9xZsB1jJo7fOW85y5IMPZYer5V1bNwdBQQaMNNqSY0HSVRl52DC-NzqZz7OODmwefde7EFhUiE9lHBfFk0z7KHOHa3EmcXyMx4czT3qwFW9hEA-1nCuNqnylx4O4Y-Hxo6dOx-1trCfQxs7HkOnG/s1282/IMG_3796_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1282" data-original-width="916" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid31Segs4201_ox9igYZ5w4N0mUWtEI8t3VJrx9XZB9xZsB1jJo7fOW85y5IMPZYer5V1bNwdBQQaMNNqSY0HSVRl52DC-NzqZz7OODmwefde7EFhUiE9lHBfFk0z7KHOHa3EmcXyMx4czT3qwFW9hEA-1nCuNqnylx4O4Y-Hxo6dOx-1trCfQxs7HkOnG/w458-h640/IMG_3796_1.JPG" width="458" /></a></div><p>The lines of the coat would lead you to believe this would be a fairly quick sewing project, considering there are no buttons or buttonholes. However, the topstitching takes extra time. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeyg-26b4XFnEmVOnRChgaf51aiZDg34D1Gb-21_DW1AmvCRy2Jn223NHV_WGq2hHw1UGxwyQsX-T7MQyt8eSSJD9gx11j_vRxl274X14IUQalm1Hs47wf0iQ32gFCIwQkp3VxZsFyvU5VoykR17-HlQgE8lDKkkcRkHXkDGncomvh_KzdFS897kt8wOK8/s1031/Line-Drawing-Coat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="1031" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeyg-26b4XFnEmVOnRChgaf51aiZDg34D1Gb-21_DW1AmvCRy2Jn223NHV_WGq2hHw1UGxwyQsX-T7MQyt8eSSJD9gx11j_vRxl274X14IUQalm1Hs47wf0iQ32gFCIwQkp3VxZsFyvU5VoykR17-HlQgE8lDKkkcRkHXkDGncomvh_KzdFS897kt8wOK8/w640-h456/Line-Drawing-Coat.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I did not have a twin needle on hand, so every row of topstitching had to be sewn twice, taking extra care to keep an equal distance between each line of stitching. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1V4bPAsVEOv5CSbvZCPZ4ttnBrg9mcbhbkVjbVZuJdhZQ1qiSAN1C6k0wUk25s_6pCHPC7Ua0nDHr8EbGZRXE836mHN0ifu3n3mwiUdBMGzVt4Pr2rAKBbJc6E08HYeKrijX8fHbz3bJvfNE8e3rzSQvNRro0zBriZxsr-yHxqC4xngabz4qVxc3htVs/s1420/IMG_3924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1420" data-original-width="1014" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1V4bPAsVEOv5CSbvZCPZ4ttnBrg9mcbhbkVjbVZuJdhZQ1qiSAN1C6k0wUk25s_6pCHPC7Ua0nDHr8EbGZRXE836mHN0ifu3n3mwiUdBMGzVt4Pr2rAKBbJc6E08HYeKrijX8fHbz3bJvfNE8e3rzSQvNRro0zBriZxsr-yHxqC4xngabz4qVxc3htVs/w458-h640/IMG_3924.JPG" width="458" /></a></div><p>The pockets are stitched on at the very end with the stitches catching the wide front facing and holding it in place. A nice little detail I liked, as it meant I didn’t have to topstitch, or hand sew the facing in place. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_oM0wCMhRb_O3iK3uu0c_1aHHI7BS9kEwaQUhZWflMiUmvWOrcwf9tzFmFSMSrtUERZsYH3ETv4ns_OAD07d2f5kR2FMsxwmBCmvZS0ovsaOcXaEthJkuotKDhL5i3lT3ZXMWO6FzLrRVOWnpIPwWcTCJkIkwtYmaxAJzRe1z9-tyqDbsWPrk9jGyAxF/s1620/Inside-Facing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="1157" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_oM0wCMhRb_O3iK3uu0c_1aHHI7BS9kEwaQUhZWflMiUmvWOrcwf9tzFmFSMSrtUERZsYH3ETv4ns_OAD07d2f5kR2FMsxwmBCmvZS0ovsaOcXaEthJkuotKDhL5i3lT3ZXMWO6FzLrRVOWnpIPwWcTCJkIkwtYmaxAJzRe1z9-tyqDbsWPrk9jGyAxF/w458-h640/Inside-Facing.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><p>Speaking of pockets. Can we just pause for a moment to appreciate the size of these pockets?!? They are huge and I absolutely adore them. My little Maltese (who crossed the rainbow bridge years ago) would have fit nicely in one and a bottle of wine in the other 😊</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zybqgOxPjdLaMBPTlNyFiZaSGo706AL8EcCSp5CxMeir0WRhRo7gkkc_sRnGJFAJKmTQCr4qHYdpaja1GVRQ5_-Rf0XWlj-w11RHoAXwgPIt9S7zH0Fo5lY2XzfXzAkn6GvfmleIL1RETITZM8L4axCepWVJWIqkyGwIjJIL55NPRe2L0MQfs9s0WUbU/s1280/IMG_4409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="914" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zybqgOxPjdLaMBPTlNyFiZaSGo706AL8EcCSp5CxMeir0WRhRo7gkkc_sRnGJFAJKmTQCr4qHYdpaja1GVRQ5_-Rf0XWlj-w11RHoAXwgPIt9S7zH0Fo5lY2XzfXzAkn6GvfmleIL1RETITZM8L4axCepWVJWIqkyGwIjJIL55NPRe2L0MQfs9s0WUbU/w458-h640/IMG_4409.JPG" width="458" /></a></div><p>On the back yoke I added a facing for my personalized label. It’s a detail I discovered on a high-end men’s shirt and one that I now incorporate into many of my garments. I used a colorful scrap of quilting cotton as I wanted a pop of color when I removed my coat. By the way, I have a <b><i><a href="https://youtu.be/wrwwKDn1PK0?si=Dz_DcteaFuMqEB6G">short tutorial</a></i></b> on my YouTube channel if you’re interested in adding that detail to your make.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpV4qXV1H7G5MqccXGfzFMbBZrcG1bZ03Z1HwESCZmsOR0NASA0TPJXmzXkLhIlYmh8SOR7XQtwN-U0J3MVwZpRDxR15WRiD6Th8fXlr4OBPp0YJhkpjuAhII4DOwaILhDOFuF6Gz8lQFP6YhVnV7YKnEghaAnTC4_wudZ4ZBoGLiRn9lJInPeA0x5hmZd/s1725/Label-Facing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1725" data-original-width="1232" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpV4qXV1H7G5MqccXGfzFMbBZrcG1bZ03Z1HwESCZmsOR0NASA0TPJXmzXkLhIlYmh8SOR7XQtwN-U0J3MVwZpRDxR15WRiD6Th8fXlr4OBPp0YJhkpjuAhII4DOwaILhDOFuF6Gz8lQFP6YhVnV7YKnEghaAnTC4_wudZ4ZBoGLiRn9lJInPeA0x5hmZd/w458-h640/Label-Facing.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><p></p><p>Each seam was finished with a three-thread serger stitch, pressed to one side, then topstitched. I used matching blue thread (which Fabric Mart matched to the denim when I placed my order) and a contrasting gold thread for the topstitching to keep that traditional jean look.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNEA7OkGAr0638Jx4rquHU-f_lAp3MWs5TeVF4LaQEoH7QITILieFPqPVAq0h-X1k-D3pMnu2nUbASzhSVrqygCRzlipH-xU8n173WKNqQg6US0ugFrQd5WlcYq1pFmBWuoRPxAoCeqve-TftI5lbPKwteDuvEVgvfcvjTFudZHlJ75TXUjkjiUWRci153/s1392/IMG_3828_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1392" data-original-width="996" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNEA7OkGAr0638Jx4rquHU-f_lAp3MWs5TeVF4LaQEoH7QITILieFPqPVAq0h-X1k-D3pMnu2nUbASzhSVrqygCRzlipH-xU8n173WKNqQg6US0ugFrQd5WlcYq1pFmBWuoRPxAoCeqve-TftI5lbPKwteDuvEVgvfcvjTFudZHlJ75TXUjkjiUWRci153/w458-h640/IMG_3828_1.JPG" width="458" /></a></div><p>I prewashed the denim and used a color catcher, which captured most of the blue dye that typically is released when you first wash denim. I wish I had washed it a second time, as I discovered some of the blue dye on my fingertips as I was sewing the coat, and another wash cycle with a color catcher might have prevented that.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdo_QdT4P7TKWtTowELpXB_G3unLZSZpduqwnChfdc_h9kQruXF3_e3K4KA7vqqIQu_sh1qrXwmumE3vBS2S83Khec-bmtEfkqkro7BY-NhAxFCh-12gK-SOrtJ0qAAFbk86GO-saISA7QKsmAuxp5VBcdc_kaiTZZMHfBzKbTBfGAjz3Qow4FzLH1deIQ/s1280/IMG_3804.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="914" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdo_QdT4P7TKWtTowELpXB_G3unLZSZpduqwnChfdc_h9kQruXF3_e3K4KA7vqqIQu_sh1qrXwmumE3vBS2S83Khec-bmtEfkqkro7BY-NhAxFCh-12gK-SOrtJ0qAAFbk86GO-saISA7QKsmAuxp5VBcdc_kaiTZZMHfBzKbTBfGAjz3Qow4FzLH1deIQ/w458-h640/IMG_3804.JPG" width="458" /></a></div><p>I know this is going to be a go-to piece this spring, as it pairs with jeans and a t-shirt, my workout wear, as well as many of my dresses. </p><p>Now if you’ve read my earlier Fabricista blog posts, you know that I have a big white dog that likes to be near me all the time - including when I try to take photos. But I also have another dog who decided to get in on the action this time so I'll end this post with a pic that includes both of them.</p><p>By the way, the denim is darker than shown in these photos as I lightened the color slightly so the details would be more visible.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXuJFsVuiDPfMuE5rS4gWW5gh4kYZeUUQ4JXbIZs2o7icgtMpnwOaJp2z8ODNkaGB3EjnydowSixFho20QtdJFSrBrc3NfsFkgpc2lSs1KghKMXRIZMu3TL0_N5gjkjJcAH1Pim5dkuoNsv2fVFRKwp0TtsxxHg6gC3EYRa9C-5VyHxCtnDMGE6-m5udSf/s1280/IMG_4428.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="914" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXuJFsVuiDPfMuE5rS4gWW5gh4kYZeUUQ4JXbIZs2o7icgtMpnwOaJp2z8ODNkaGB3EjnydowSixFho20QtdJFSrBrc3NfsFkgpc2lSs1KghKMXRIZMu3TL0_N5gjkjJcAH1Pim5dkuoNsv2fVFRKwp0TtsxxHg6gC3EYRa9C-5VyHxCtnDMGE6-m5udSf/w458-h640/IMG_4428.JPG" width="458" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Until next time, Happy Sewing!</p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: large; font-weight: 700; text-align: right;"><b><i>SHARON </i>| </b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesharonsews/" style="background: transparent; color: #9687a1; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@thesharonsews</a></b></span></span></p><div><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/denim-fabric/">DENIM</a></b>.</p></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-15260815851613497962024-03-22T06:00:00.001-04:002024-03-22T06:00:00.143-04:00Made by a Fabricista: Revving up your style in the Dana Marie Moto Jacket<p>Hey friends - I am so excited to have been invited to participate as a Fabric Mart Fabricista this month! This year is the year I challenge my sewing skills. I have wanted a moto jacket for some time. Not just any moto jacket but one that has a classic and timeless style. I saw the<b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/moto-me-jacket-dana-marie-design-co-xs-5xl"> Dana Marie Moto Jacket pattern</a></b> on the Fabric Mart website and knew that was the one. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8QXq0s5UD9H8OS7qAnh2fcbi1976t1LlKCQtAvGD7ysiO8OzRxf8Y0gxv4EQxV3e-WrzYOBXhZ97FkfcJf_5C7fu2xXtg3abCHJ4K8VEP_yDmOG6XgoYlWGgGonli3JjFhG6YgqOKWOLX3V2R_Jbw1CBSYR1V2r4kUC-hOhjJpiPDj3MWWGUwAcBrv0O/s1616/Picture%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1616" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8QXq0s5UD9H8OS7qAnh2fcbi1976t1LlKCQtAvGD7ysiO8OzRxf8Y0gxv4EQxV3e-WrzYOBXhZ97FkfcJf_5C7fu2xXtg3abCHJ4K8VEP_yDmOG6XgoYlWGgGonli3JjFhG6YgqOKWOLX3V2R_Jbw1CBSYR1V2r4kUC-hOhjJpiPDj3MWWGUwAcBrv0O/w506-h640/Picture%201.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><p>The fabric I used was a beautiful porcelain white/black/silver 100% polyester plaid weave boucle suiting. Remember when I said I wanted to challenge my sewing skills? 😉 This fabric was beautiful but fragile to work with. It was a great mental challenge that had me problem solving before sewing to avoid any potential problems. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDbqwO6nEaO2lDGKDEfuubDo0DXwA_Crxf1yjBS_b2z1HhmT75D2lrZaJpaIpddRhwDrujmvnDHlKin3Y1w-GFSwsn5jCXxLuqRpXrL-cfNGCo233i-9rgvs2d4531NOQIzmURA-RKYyWrdyWmiURUWZ0aqvgXoCjFh2zCZFVUbRQdVVT2fypXY1r9pQyb/s4000/picture%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1848" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDbqwO6nEaO2lDGKDEfuubDo0DXwA_Crxf1yjBS_b2z1HhmT75D2lrZaJpaIpddRhwDrujmvnDHlKin3Y1w-GFSwsn5jCXxLuqRpXrL-cfNGCo233i-9rgvs2d4531NOQIzmURA-RKYyWrdyWmiURUWZ0aqvgXoCjFh2zCZFVUbRQdVVT2fypXY1r9pQyb/w296-h640/picture%202.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><p>I first traced out the pattern onto tissue paper to determine the fit. I used scrap cotton fabric to sew up a “practice run” of the jacket. I was pleasantly surprised at how easily the jacket comes together. I sewed up the muslin in one evening. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QCeia5BjhHj-a1Xql0Ok95ityS2cG4u_3F6Tvvfj9-LNNuzYUV3V4UU439XUlDFDPSvem9ovriS_P-xlusmsS1Mb6VIulXzdzs088H8eFNE1qJhDswLZ3BjKZwhUkFiKjoAhtWhdMuTixmRovMRj9PQakUiqp_ZsXMh4VnwnZwVztcSPjUGJcMTVhAUm/s4000/Picture%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1848" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4QCeia5BjhHj-a1Xql0Ok95ityS2cG4u_3F6Tvvfj9-LNNuzYUV3V4UU439XUlDFDPSvem9ovriS_P-xlusmsS1Mb6VIulXzdzs088H8eFNE1qJhDswLZ3BjKZwhUkFiKjoAhtWhdMuTixmRovMRj9PQakUiqp_ZsXMh4VnwnZwVztcSPjUGJcMTVhAUm/w296-h640/Picture%203.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><p>It was time to cut into the beautiful fabric. I did not pretreat the fabric. I know, I know, I took a big chance here. However, it is recommended to steam or gently wash this type of fabric before using. I knew the fabric would fray easily once cut. I took my serger to all the seams and ends and minimized handling the fabric as much as possible. I used tailor’s tacks to mark all notches and placements. Luckily there are not too many on this pattern. I did use a dot or two of fray check in a couple areas where the fraying looked like it was a little close to peaking through. I kept my steam low and heat medium to low on the iron and used a pressing cloth all the time!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHctonVm8jBo46pSK6fPSWLk77ayWMGY3p1H-fpDVvenf1Tw6-HB4N8oOTttunpBKDCwIjxWMujuZ7vSY_ZMzBz0ecVd1acSJngCmjTVobjeDOdCixtTBzjQQKQ_LFuYiPDy3vQERfSWaQcTVepsyX6b5BKuQbqzTYdh0NrP-U_ZTjO7bwCGGCLGTz59Mq/s4000/picture%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1848" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHctonVm8jBo46pSK6fPSWLk77ayWMGY3p1H-fpDVvenf1Tw6-HB4N8oOTttunpBKDCwIjxWMujuZ7vSY_ZMzBz0ecVd1acSJngCmjTVobjeDOdCixtTBzjQQKQ_LFuYiPDy3vQERfSWaQcTVepsyX6b5BKuQbqzTYdh0NrP-U_ZTjO7bwCGGCLGTz59Mq/w296-h640/picture%204.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><p>The jacket came together in a good solid afternoon of sewing. I ordered a silver metal zipper on white tape from Amazon but it did not come in time, so I used a white plastic zipper I had in my stash. I love the final look. I love the two piece sleeve and deep facings that hide the shoulder pads and help keep the inside looking neat. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGlpG235AkahyKT3W8AaILBCUUz6lBp3ykkiXMWIteqkoZbEc92fxWUqHTdYswDVwasYWf4sIwAK20EWzP9-3U-jlG9lO67BHEB48VK8uOLUygZy3XSLnPdD_MBGbdtgzxljzzOHtQBSVJV1EsJWg9pB8Nr9JTIa25YkLlszgGzUoHhV5RnYZqXkOAWJ7/s4000/picture%205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1848" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGlpG235AkahyKT3W8AaILBCUUz6lBp3ykkiXMWIteqkoZbEc92fxWUqHTdYswDVwasYWf4sIwAK20EWzP9-3U-jlG9lO67BHEB48VK8uOLUygZy3XSLnPdD_MBGbdtgzxljzzOHtQBSVJV1EsJWg9pB8Nr9JTIa25YkLlszgGzUoHhV5RnYZqXkOAWJ7/w296-h640/picture%205.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><p>The jacket looks great dressed up or with jeans and boots. I styled it with white jeans and with black wide leg pants. I have plans to make a skirt to match. The fabric is of medium weight, so the jacket is a little heavy for right now. (I live in Southwest Florida). But it will be perfect for our Florida winters. It’s also a great weight for fall weather transitioning to winter or winter transitioning to spring up North. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQrPKdfIK9MQNkPzkI-SbW3KTl8DeSoduUWQtmB4QegGFUMZDM7ycOyrLCJ4c3paLPNgH7-FgMsVAbX9FdYeGtH98dkauGpL_S3s7gCC7Wh_u31vxH1uCeBIPYHzhqf12cIRDmVc_2R1YMxIyeoyRhwvSn-vZve_bHCmgbnH_AzAY8PuhlxhXnO_tVfdc/s2137/picture%206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2137" data-original-width="988" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQrPKdfIK9MQNkPzkI-SbW3KTl8DeSoduUWQtmB4QegGFUMZDM7ycOyrLCJ4c3paLPNgH7-FgMsVAbX9FdYeGtH98dkauGpL_S3s7gCC7Wh_u31vxH1uCeBIPYHzhqf12cIRDmVc_2R1YMxIyeoyRhwvSn-vZve_bHCmgbnH_AzAY8PuhlxhXnO_tVfdc/w296-h640/picture%206.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><p>I will definitely will make this pattern again in possibly a denim fabric or jacquard fabric. I feel stylish and pulled together in this jacket and the fabric makes it chic and classic. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0go1jX06DFralO_VB1LIEhKeCuKPTrjt9Pp6IGMBhepmY2w6W62Rw0zQOEsjn0W9CbB1bOfquVXhSzawAChRZ7Krk9MdbWn9-k1sbXyZqmqG_9m_ygbe9lxn8C4TI2zVkXqiBBoXFdMpkvgx6mx0lulHamnDxbHlZCEn6HGBuTQ8oxCwYVEQNKuAS6ehl/s4000/picture%207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="1848" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0go1jX06DFralO_VB1LIEhKeCuKPTrjt9Pp6IGMBhepmY2w6W62Rw0zQOEsjn0W9CbB1bOfquVXhSzawAChRZ7Krk9MdbWn9-k1sbXyZqmqG_9m_ygbe9lxn8C4TI2zVkXqiBBoXFdMpkvgx6mx0lulHamnDxbHlZCEn6HGBuTQ8oxCwYVEQNKuAS6ehl/w296-h640/picture%207.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>CARMEN </i>| <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@carmensalome">@carmensalome</a></span></b></p><div><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Boucle-Fabric/">BOUCLE</a></b> & <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/suiting-fabric/">SUITING</a></b>.</p></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-8982589743576751282024-03-18T06:00:00.001-04:002024-03-18T06:00:00.134-04:00Made By A Fabricista: Youtube Edition - Marty<p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RXaqZ2EiIJY?si=TY5xVit-KW2OJ3oe" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p></p><p>This project is one that I have been thinking about for a very long time. Okay so in reality I have been thinking about expanding past my 1540's Florentine Ren for a while. And with the help of some quality linen from Fabric Mart I may have just done that. In the girliest way possible.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMIeN3_t3kUUcIYGlDOG1AkhPflbVahdjUAiLwKkNTljuN9Lhyphenhyphen5-aMLIVdcfB_m_cIDZH9D8zjBeF8E78uiuF_YyiYzrwN58zegDQCfPWPigMYaekpC_kmng0uz5EObfIrXIcPt7R7AOddT-EUHA6Znb8BWF7z-pFjvHPvCA92WY-v70FLcAjg7OPMCOS/s1920/Snapshot_17.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMIeN3_t3kUUcIYGlDOG1AkhPflbVahdjUAiLwKkNTljuN9Lhyphenhyphen5-aMLIVdcfB_m_cIDZH9D8zjBeF8E78uiuF_YyiYzrwN58zegDQCfPWPigMYaekpC_kmng0uz5EObfIrXIcPt7R7AOddT-EUHA6Znb8BWF7z-pFjvHPvCA92WY-v70FLcAjg7OPMCOS/w640-h360/Snapshot_17.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><p>This dress reminds me of the opening scene to the animated Sleeping Beauty which makes sense because the clothing is based on the same time period. But this doesn't make me feel any less like a noble lady who stepped out of the Bayeux Tapestry and into real life.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijMYohOjn0K_gk2Lwu_JdaUiA4anw-yMHYtBoFJkl6GRjkgpyFonF8rZeBc3u2L0m3tPZ8arkc1lhonLliROqTKFFrYu_ppPJyL8BucqlXkYAUyc7elDJgjdtF0jwYhJJ3ye1bQ-qypxgvR2DC0a3PeMDkuIxfoW-wwq7hzewhbjUBUytXC1KVDUkidt6p/s1920/Snapshot_16.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijMYohOjn0K_gk2Lwu_JdaUiA4anw-yMHYtBoFJkl6GRjkgpyFonF8rZeBc3u2L0m3tPZ8arkc1lhonLliROqTKFFrYu_ppPJyL8BucqlXkYAUyc7elDJgjdtF0jwYhJJ3ye1bQ-qypxgvR2DC0a3PeMDkuIxfoW-wwq7hzewhbjUBUytXC1KVDUkidt6p/w640-h360/Snapshot_16.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>This general 14th-century-inspired dress is probably going to become my go-to grab when I want to feel fancy AND warm. I would also say I'll wear it when I don't want to lace myself into something... but that underdress has a lot of laces.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGBMPH-JU4z-1puZMm5KeOykHsF_cST0tioaCDqUT_vyCyjy5CtYBJTYBPp_A85AzS9skkxAnHFSvhKG_ff2gsaWIGKzyRuRwaQoTArNs2uNzF6xmfNNOsm1IEcS8XDnghJy4RXj_Xh4LnyWBAzzadKS_P17Gu3aT3aIOIPBdVPgEHOgchbyGuia4XnrB/s1920/Snapshot_19.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGBMPH-JU4z-1puZMm5KeOykHsF_cST0tioaCDqUT_vyCyjy5CtYBJTYBPp_A85AzS9skkxAnHFSvhKG_ff2gsaWIGKzyRuRwaQoTArNs2uNzF6xmfNNOsm1IEcS8XDnghJy4RXj_Xh4LnyWBAzzadKS_P17Gu3aT3aIOIPBdVPgEHOgchbyGuia4XnrB/w640-h360/Snapshot_19.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I see more 14th Century explorations in the future, so stay tuned!</p><p>Love,</p><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: x-large; text-align: right;"><i>MARTY </i>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scrappypatterns/">@scrappypatterns</a></b></div><p></p><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories, <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/linen-fabric/">LINEN</a></b>.</p>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-32876066325923037092024-03-15T13:00:00.001-04:002024-03-15T13:00:00.141-04:00Behind The Scenes | Owner Spotlight!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlOUlC_V5SAI9YXCFs0wqlI178BEGceW9iNGtcNXgLrLcEkB7lfF-jBBukh3EwEIpAVJox70imU32v5JKs2ffW_uM73cXj8WwLVbmQjcqbi_zc0o358rqltUNXClsXOpj0w4BLi_Cklvd_E-ZhBI_mrHTw_F4GXLHoghSiM24bgWMJxQbMo_Noc3_rtpr/s1080/Lisa%20&%20Julie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlOUlC_V5SAI9YXCFs0wqlI178BEGceW9iNGtcNXgLrLcEkB7lfF-jBBukh3EwEIpAVJox70imU32v5JKs2ffW_uM73cXj8WwLVbmQjcqbi_zc0o358rqltUNXClsXOpj0w4BLi_Cklvd_E-ZhBI_mrHTw_F4GXLHoghSiM24bgWMJxQbMo_Noc3_rtpr/w640-h640/Lisa%20&%20Julie.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Did you know Fabric Mart is a woman owned business? In honor of International Women's Day last Friday, we decided it was time to put our owners in the spotlight & ask them a few questions. </p><p><b><i>Everyone say hello to Julie & Lisa!</i></b></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0TsRC-vhI39NZNltsn1P_STtq0RXzdxHKvNywJbD_rGppiU8FPvHR3lPjOy7JRQ4S8oYG1h6afKgMNxMhoC_tJ9lPgQwuVQoNTEiSu9s1pi34u52XfVxUwp7NLj-ymnIBAxqWGkPTUNU3oKMF9E1Aobp3L8ePFz8Q3ia_Y-iPvZf-ut142C4BaM0nMcRB/s1080/Julie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0TsRC-vhI39NZNltsn1P_STtq0RXzdxHKvNywJbD_rGppiU8FPvHR3lPjOy7JRQ4S8oYG1h6afKgMNxMhoC_tJ9lPgQwuVQoNTEiSu9s1pi34u52XfVxUwp7NLj-ymnIBAxqWGkPTUNU3oKMF9E1Aobp3L8ePFz8Q3ia_Y-iPvZf-ut142C4BaM0nMcRB/w640-h640/Julie.png" width="640" /></a></b></div><br /><b>1.) Introduce yourself, who are you? Tell us a little bit about yourself.<br /></b>I'm Julie and I am a co-owner of Fabric Mart. I am married to my husband, Zach and we have two wonderful little boys -- Jakob is 6 years old and Lukas is 7 months old. I love sewing, creating and being outside. We love trying new restaurants and exploring areas both near and far. <p></p><p><b>2.) What brought you to Fabric Mart?<br /></b>I started working at Fabric Mart just after graduating from college. I went to school to be an art teacher and did not land a position and needed a job. Fabric Mart was hiring for warehouse assistant and I got it! </p><p><b>3.) We know you both wear many hats, but what is your main role? What do you do?<br /></b>My role has evolved a lot over the last 16 years but currently I am the Fabric Buyer, Virtual Class Coordinator and am the woman behind Julie's Picks Swatch Club. I also create content for our social media among many other tasks! </p><p><b>4.) How long have you been with Fabric Mart? <br /></b>It will be 16 years this August. </p><p><b>5.) What's your favorite part about Fabric Mart?<br /></b>Practically everything! I really enjoy everything I do. Of course there are those days when things are hard but when you own a business, you better enjoy what you do otherwise you're in the wrong profession!</p><p><b>6.) Do you consider yourself crafty?<br /></b>Yup, if I could sew every single day, I would! I mostly sew garments for myself but have also made quilts. I did weaving during college and loved that but do not have a loom of my own. Being a busy mom I don't get a lot of time to do these things, even though I'm in a sewing-related business. I enjoy doing hand embroidery because I can pick it up and put it down pretty easily. Other than sewing I do enjoy drawing and painting (although it's been years!) </p><p><b>7.) Favorite thing to do outside of work? Any hobbies?<br /></b>Haha---sewing! See question #6. I enjoy sharing experiences with my husband and kids. We love trying new restaurants as well as trying new recipes. We have taken a bunch of cooking classes over the years and it has really helped me become a better cook. We have a veggie garden in our yard and I'm excited to get started on that soon.</p><p><b>8.) Do you collect anything?<br /></b>Fabric! lol (It's true and probably to be expected!) Actually I've collected a lot of things over the years but I'm always on the hunt for Fiestaware. I especially like the serveware. I have plenty of place settings in a bunch of colors. I've been to the Fiestaware Outlet in Newell, WV and it's a dream come true! </p><p><b>9.) What is a TV show you are currently binge watching?<br /></b>The Gilded Age on Max, usually after the kids go to bed, I crawl into bed and watch it by myself. Otherwise there are a lot of Bluey episodes on in my house! It's the one kids show I enjoy watching with my kids. I love how they throw in things adults can relate to! My husband and I love watching The Amazing Race and food competition shows. </p><p><b>10.) If you could only eat one dish for every meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?<br /></b>Pizza</p><p><b>11.) Drop some knowledge… What’s the best advice you were ever given?<br /></b>There are a few mantras I keep in the back of my mind -- Just Do Your Best; Life will throw you curveballs, how you handle it is what matters; Breathe. </p><p><b>12.) Anything else you'd like to share?</b><br />I am so thankful for all the customers near and far that shop at Fabric Mart. It's humbling to know that you trust us and I love being able to find fabric for you. If I think back to what I really wanted to do "when I grow up" this is exactly what I wanted to do! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2PnHOpbJ-L4-2QnZMyHfoBmi04ysFR7tMT_rK_3y1HFxmw6Q-GmHatsdrxlox5UZ855Bi0PxWXzfFrQbUuNFA1gAEKfQPBF_SI4pQ18zK3VuyMkany6l_WIoM7zzrDP-McXpVFxjQ9qFAhKT1Qj9SbLZ4eqbEbL-oL48l7nGw-rIFGSyzCl7eOuryln2/s1080/Lisa.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2PnHOpbJ-L4-2QnZMyHfoBmi04ysFR7tMT_rK_3y1HFxmw6Q-GmHatsdrxlox5UZ855Bi0PxWXzfFrQbUuNFA1gAEKfQPBF_SI4pQ18zK3VuyMkany6l_WIoM7zzrDP-McXpVFxjQ9qFAhKT1Qj9SbLZ4eqbEbL-oL48l7nGw-rIFGSyzCl7eOuryln2/w640-h640/Lisa.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><div><b>1.) Introduce yourself, who are you? Tell us a little bit about yourself.</b><br /></div><div>Hi I am Lisa and I am a Co-Owner of Fabric Mart. I am a proud Dog Mom, bookworm, outdoors enthusiast and ultra-marathoner.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>2.) What brought you to Fabric Mart?</b><br />I am actually a second-generation owner as my Dad was a previous owner. I grew up working here, before there was a website! I used to do a lot of stapling and labeling for our original mail order catalogs. Who remembers those? I did however take a break and earned my bachelor's degree from James Madison University in Health Sciences, worked as ophthalmic technician for five years in Washington DC, and earned my Masters of Business Administration from the University of Maryland. One day back in 2010, while skiing with my Dad, he mentioned he was already planning his exit from the business and that if I ever had any interest in coming back, now was the time.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>3.) We know you both wear many hats, but what is your main role? What do you do?</b><br />Continuing from the previous question, when I came back my Dad made sure I worked my way back in. I can proudly say I have performed every position in the business from the warehouse to cutting fabric orders to working in our retail store. However, my main responsibilities today are managing our finances, HR, and general operations.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>4.) How long have you been with Fabric Mart?</b><br />Continuously the last 13+ years.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>5.) What's your favorite part about Fabric Mart?</b><br />Hands down our staff. Our employees are the absolute best around. None of this would be possible without them or without you, the customers!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>6.) Do you consider yourself crafty?<br /></b>I’m sorry to disappoint you but not at all. I can do some basic sewing but I don’t enjoy it. Patience is a virtue which I might be missing!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>7.) Favorite thing to do outside of work? Any hobbies? </b><br />I have a lot of hobbies that I love including running, hiking with my significant other and rescue pup Izzy, reading (the book club I started with friends is going on it’s 10th year!) and cooking.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>8.) Do you collect anything?</b><br />I definitely tend towards the minimalist side but do have a moderate collection of books and jigsaw puzzles.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>9.) What is a TV show you are currently binge watching?</b><br />I am currently re-watching This is Us and cry every episode.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>10.) If you could only eat one dish for every meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?</b><br />Pizza!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>11.) Drop some knowledge… What’s the best advice you were ever given?</b><br />Cliché, but ‘treat other people as you want to be treated’ goes a long way and works in almost every situation.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>12.) Anything else you'd like to share?</b><br />Just a little plug for Fabric Mart which you probably don’t need since you are already reading this. I hope you feel good about shopping at Fabric Mart. Every time you purchase from us you are supporting a small, woman owned, family business. You are purchasing a product that could have gone to waste and that is shipped to you in a recycled box. Thanks for reading and thank you for shopping with us!</div></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-86733700276295109922024-03-11T06:00:00.006-04:002024-03-11T06:00:00.134-04:00 Made by a Fabricista: Covering the Basics <p>I have been thinking a lot about my everyday wardrobe and I quickly realized a basic thing that was missing…bodysuits! I had been working on a mash up of Mimi G simplicity pattern 9701, Madalynne’s simplicity pattern 8435 and my favorite Zara RTW bodysuit. I got really close to perfecting it and then took a break but once I got my hands on this terracotta rayon/spandex jersey knit I knew it was time to give it another go. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZdejSnTaeYsJuO_9dzrTv1k6AO7w7q_u3ON5csMLCfBbX4zfuN79k8GrbU-xx7RYUEVUZnspgsrGX2MPqhrzmLR5DI_maaQOCOOZ_CYm5x8eFawysU2b6FPcYwbBabUXfS8lxgBm_bevYmyV1M1yuR-Q0i9xUPzw1jCl-fTF9vsSjPQygiXDfkqHXY6D/s832/Picture1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="624" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZdejSnTaeYsJuO_9dzrTv1k6AO7w7q_u3ON5csMLCfBbX4zfuN79k8GrbU-xx7RYUEVUZnspgsrGX2MPqhrzmLR5DI_maaQOCOOZ_CYm5x8eFawysU2b6FPcYwbBabUXfS8lxgBm_bevYmyV1M1yuR-Q0i9xUPzw1jCl-fTF9vsSjPQygiXDfkqHXY6D/w480-h640/Picture1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I absolutely love the neckline on this bodysuit which is a detail from Mimi G’s 9701 dress pattern. And I decided to pair it with some me-made jeans that I’ve had for some years now. I used another Mimi G pattern for those as well, Simplicity 8655. I love how easy it is to pair a bodysuit with just about anything… jeans, cargos, sweatpants or even a skirt. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6WqInhXz_vH6YtdxfYf26qJpnRJ1ygBxRIC9ShLV-P1exsTj6_psbPoCeAu2V2m0p4Y2GCrOiw5XDvl050L4H98WSPWy2BZxZ0iY_uNBzsPswmcTvQjT3sN2UodRDehuvztG1BTLB7fDa7WMby8WHe2rNb-6tEGc5lzXUSAvMllH5cL-fj7nrzv17H0I/s832/Picture2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="624" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6WqInhXz_vH6YtdxfYf26qJpnRJ1ygBxRIC9ShLV-P1exsTj6_psbPoCeAu2V2m0p4Y2GCrOiw5XDvl050L4H98WSPWy2BZxZ0iY_uNBzsPswmcTvQjT3sN2UodRDehuvztG1BTLB7fDa7WMby8WHe2rNb-6tEGc5lzXUSAvMllH5cL-fj7nrzv17H0I/w480-h640/Picture2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Not only can you pair it with multiple bottoms, you can also dress it up or down. I chose to pair this outfit with heels and a cute purse. I usually opt for heels for these pants because I didn’t want to lose any flare or length by giving them a high hem. I also chose this color for the bodysuit because it feels like a subtle transition from Winter into Spring. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWQx6OpD8Mg0aaV6MAEuaoPhiDfWpSbKkp_6tT9FtLmRmkeBvdeSjlLZTcLQgfTOXTUyD982IYzGgoxlDmKY3IXQrABW6K-5S1ywDJpaSDFcIgKP5AzeLh1G62cO0Tvz2wdNmIbSiWYKm9KHEnQZOvjhZLuCymMvBa1g0a5KvKvtmoUj_wyH-vZB3qaXu/s832/Picture3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="624" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWQx6OpD8Mg0aaV6MAEuaoPhiDfWpSbKkp_6tT9FtLmRmkeBvdeSjlLZTcLQgfTOXTUyD982IYzGgoxlDmKY3IXQrABW6K-5S1ywDJpaSDFcIgKP5AzeLh1G62cO0Tvz2wdNmIbSiWYKm9KHEnQZOvjhZLuCymMvBa1g0a5KvKvtmoUj_wyH-vZB3qaXu/w480-h640/Picture3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr2oUzSqjgs_7bD5LMXIS2IdbSGYn6YTusiXe3Vu2iZ8mG7oGeYsSaK6NQ-YPRzO1qYmKXTsbQur-OVYUO_5Z8KzGmr3M61xa3JbDE4hedWXLf4_noeo1MmxvIvKj1xSn1mN_9z3vP_oygbEcO9PT47IzWpgpS_HErrdw9kyQlRZ53TudA41jT4372v6Dr/s832/Picture4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="624" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr2oUzSqjgs_7bD5LMXIS2IdbSGYn6YTusiXe3Vu2iZ8mG7oGeYsSaK6NQ-YPRzO1qYmKXTsbQur-OVYUO_5Z8KzGmr3M61xa3JbDE4hedWXLf4_noeo1MmxvIvKj1xSn1mN_9z3vP_oygbEcO9PT47IzWpgpS_HErrdw9kyQlRZ53TudA41jT4372v6Dr/w480-h640/Picture4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Now as Spring is quickly approaching I absolutely needed to add a cute matching shorts set to my wardrobe. I love a matching set no matter what season we are in so I couldn’t leave Spring out and I think that this rose stone wool/rayon twill was perfect for my vision. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9hy-P5oG1B9j6XKUswzobsiNy5E4SVjZIYvK6Y4Mj7Lu28nZo2EgJrjzp6mIEX5cUutm9f2lchZFvC5LJW94a4M8LhGdO5dXGA1CL9Eu-CY7xbjXXKMwb1zFmuCgM7DZO3ZRWnIyDO10Qrtz7bSkxcUst6iQoauKBrtJfCefq0WwhfhBgJAJXnyN3Cv4Y/s832/Picture5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="624" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9hy-P5oG1B9j6XKUswzobsiNy5E4SVjZIYvK6Y4Mj7Lu28nZo2EgJrjzp6mIEX5cUutm9f2lchZFvC5LJW94a4M8LhGdO5dXGA1CL9Eu-CY7xbjXXKMwb1zFmuCgM7DZO3ZRWnIyDO10Qrtz7bSkxcUst6iQoauKBrtJfCefq0WwhfhBgJAJXnyN3Cv4Y/w480-h640/Picture5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I decided to make a cropped version of Simplicity 9270. I opted out of the vents at the side and cropped it a bit more to my liking. I also omitted the buttons and buttonholes because I wanted more of a faux button up look since I don’t plan to wear this closed at all. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDwS46nscOWVMmE6ID1y7JCXWBeLuwlczzetys1Tf6DGob-MDfQQdEwHs6k3DZaQCgoREnK_r72m0fhyphenhyphenPLN5JZPG7I2hev3V-RuftfQQW9C8H7rdiRqf_k0UuX9J5ECkj1gU1qpANrkRMtMkd3uN82AMZLzXz248008vEeKEYBTlWF6UxBStcNdrazLE7o/s832/Picture6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="624" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDwS46nscOWVMmE6ID1y7JCXWBeLuwlczzetys1Tf6DGob-MDfQQdEwHs6k3DZaQCgoREnK_r72m0fhyphenhyphenPLN5JZPG7I2hev3V-RuftfQQW9C8H7rdiRqf_k0UuX9J5ECkj1gU1qpANrkRMtMkd3uN82AMZLzXz248008vEeKEYBTlWF6UxBStcNdrazLE7o/w480-h640/Picture6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>For the shorts I decided to make VikiSews Tammy shorts with a little inspo from @hisydgraham Lane Pants. I have made both exactly as they are but this time I didn’t want the exposed pockets that the Tammy shorts have. So I took a look at the way the pockets are made on the Lane pants and decided to draft a new pocket piece for my Tammy shorts and I absolutely love them! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5mc4CgV1yaxvpGb7CLB7t66Eft4G83AJXIAvUtrlM1Yj3uIPHZ3ljZnzg_sxfgvLXaGxVpFHNyemnprg1yRFvX8Ec-Iul27DEtitCbDr54yi8s2-15RUJp9jrSJUVrmFzaUg0ogr8jLT8BebtB3ZRgf53CILWcNRX2-F8q_zwX3do3Xosn7Xitp61L57S/s832/Picture7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="624" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5mc4CgV1yaxvpGb7CLB7t66Eft4G83AJXIAvUtrlM1Yj3uIPHZ3ljZnzg_sxfgvLXaGxVpFHNyemnprg1yRFvX8Ec-Iul27DEtitCbDr54yi8s2-15RUJp9jrSJUVrmFzaUg0ogr8jLT8BebtB3ZRgf53CILWcNRX2-F8q_zwX3do3Xosn7Xitp61L57S/w480-h640/Picture7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I love making sets because they can also be worn as separates! This time I decided to style my set with a purple crocheted cropped bralette and sneakers. I also added an orange purse to really tie the look together. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWNd6eK7cGextg-mHm-I5autm1en42Bp09aKE07KlbDubl9ZF5eRZbx4QemCHCUKsrj7CDOc-ipTTlbIlf-9Lz_EPc-Jggb99kzCaJMGMQOH6kEPi2K7sdRUNyrdSGSPXuhDowmwlVvzQi4cli8b48buOJYx5iGvnDfsyCmVOgSzA0bp-Z6pzt4GjObdP/s832/Picture8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="624" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWNd6eK7cGextg-mHm-I5autm1en42Bp09aKE07KlbDubl9ZF5eRZbx4QemCHCUKsrj7CDOc-ipTTlbIlf-9Lz_EPc-Jggb99kzCaJMGMQOH6kEPi2K7sdRUNyrdSGSPXuhDowmwlVvzQi4cli8b48buOJYx5iGvnDfsyCmVOgSzA0bp-Z6pzt4GjObdP/w480-h640/Picture8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>DANESHA </i>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classyfiedlife">@classyfiedlife</a></span></b></p><div><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/jersey-knit-fabric/">JERSEY KNITS</a></b> & <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/suiting-fabric/">SUITING</a></b>.</p></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-38723891875620907432024-03-04T06:00:00.001-05:002024-03-04T06:00:00.134-05:00Made by a Fabricista: Milo + Citrine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmisqASTFsagaaUh5pCromJWYjj1dhpHZgCX43eAF-zcuu2enccxh-cyF3FMxd46wg66VUjlMYW7RDdnnTzqccc_LDe6LXqBYG4sz9og_a0Qg_yIa3dpZIIaxrSMSX6Cosqw5uGr_pd47muDPvVPbenjGwa63jxmtIn-uJeoravS97vdsx6zSAIugQbY8/s2928/Milo%20lead.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2928" data-original-width="2312" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmisqASTFsagaaUh5pCromJWYjj1dhpHZgCX43eAF-zcuu2enccxh-cyF3FMxd46wg66VUjlMYW7RDdnnTzqccc_LDe6LXqBYG4sz9og_a0Qg_yIa3dpZIIaxrSMSX6Cosqw5uGr_pd47muDPvVPbenjGwa63jxmtIn-uJeoravS97vdsx6zSAIugQbY8/s320/Milo%20lead.jpg" width="253" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxUDPMt6Fh_FSvhw-ewYVO0D2gIs1ywuTrCF0TXQo8QuVWgGIkoNV3fYPCUSMA2ce-yp3ehsoKnVpLNixvS5llrSePhdZopYemcsv8QTIOBy08OozDoofPcxLlumuN82avoFRY5BbnVPiOPGmk9-2254h5uTfRZThcAjPoECadNfKBP8OYdvUhHYlXzOvN/s3357/Cintrine%20lead.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3357" data-original-width="2658" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxUDPMt6Fh_FSvhw-ewYVO0D2gIs1ywuTrCF0TXQo8QuVWgGIkoNV3fYPCUSMA2ce-yp3ehsoKnVpLNixvS5llrSePhdZopYemcsv8QTIOBy08OozDoofPcxLlumuN82avoFRY5BbnVPiOPGmk9-2254h5uTfRZThcAjPoECadNfKBP8OYdvUhHYlXzOvN/s320/Cintrine%20lead.jpg" width="253" /></a><br /></div><p>Hello sewing friends! It’s Andrea - @happy.things.here on IG and today I’m on the blog to share some sew inspo on one of my favorite kinds of garments to make – cardigans! I absolutely love making them and wearing them year-round, whether it’s an extra layer for around my house in the winter, as my outermost layer in Spring and Fall, or paired with a dress on a cooler summer evening. I love love love cardigans! And there are so many great cardigan patterns out there – chances are that each of your favorite pattern companies offers multiple cardigan patterns. Button-less cardigans are great beginner patterns, and a handmade cardigan is a lovely personalized gift since it’s more forgiving for fit and you don’t have to know someone’s exact measurements to make one. And you can make them in all sorts of knit fabrics too. </p><p>Today I chose two cardigan patterns to share with you that I think bring a little something extra to the table. They are the <b>Seamwork Milo</b> and the<b> Made by Rae Citrine.</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoeNkabS0xxr6ZTHYMubY-mJtEoltjDuVNriuf-EXCSzCYTHEB_HFhoO7wSs1yhbgcmJSpd6pbY3o9dxJhDEnKE7-1Z0hDdUcJ5_ep1ODurTxAsLS0c8-Qo6bjBkfXrtsVjGP0u5vo6TOkeviyqYTLNUpMGI7iVXwerwpg2BlzFV_Kx-w6oeZPM9og99o4/s4032/Milo%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoeNkabS0xxr6ZTHYMubY-mJtEoltjDuVNriuf-EXCSzCYTHEB_HFhoO7wSs1yhbgcmJSpd6pbY3o9dxJhDEnKE7-1Z0hDdUcJ5_ep1ODurTxAsLS0c8-Qo6bjBkfXrtsVjGP0u5vo6TOkeviyqYTLNUpMGI7iVXwerwpg2BlzFV_Kx-w6oeZPM9og99o4/s320/Milo%201.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwdDA7ZhjdNxf9lj1h1GJ_Jh5n9iTaOr1g44ULALcEYHxjBrAiTyN-zGvaHIL8GQ_sQJaJyRnom635OP_d6G5dlzJyYNBwxMlIxHd86qPAO49eczK1oTxI6RbcG6jlSHPnXqktp-x4iVEr-pv4w_RGPvn3O8GKkaeAuvERJmRMrOz3TcKUAIghMqn47-g6/s3052/Citrine%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3052" data-original-width="2527" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwdDA7ZhjdNxf9lj1h1GJ_Jh5n9iTaOr1g44ULALcEYHxjBrAiTyN-zGvaHIL8GQ_sQJaJyRnom635OP_d6G5dlzJyYNBwxMlIxHd86qPAO49eczK1oTxI6RbcG6jlSHPnXqktp-x4iVEr-pv4w_RGPvn3O8GKkaeAuvERJmRMrOz3TcKUAIghMqn47-g6/s320/Citrine%201.jpg" width="265" /></a><br /><br /></div><p>First up is the Milo cardigan from Seamwork. I absolutely love this pattern! It’s a go to/tried and true for me.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKa1endoOZO61ysStsWHphrQtGJnJR43MnH8JoTdhjY4KYTrOYhLYOmR4NS3REcHPHuCU4vogjWTU1tAPKvbJkig9CVk04nZszAhkH_MZ2Ixlt9w8cZvaVfB5t69IFRx_71fZxgsGwE9PkJev2K4IFHMh-7HjCPXF-wZzZ7pEMTGN1QtDo4z31fl1Okoe/s4032/Milo%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKa1endoOZO61ysStsWHphrQtGJnJR43MnH8JoTdhjY4KYTrOYhLYOmR4NS3REcHPHuCU4vogjWTU1tAPKvbJkig9CVk04nZszAhkH_MZ2Ixlt9w8cZvaVfB5t69IFRx_71fZxgsGwE9PkJev2K4IFHMh-7HjCPXF-wZzZ7pEMTGN1QtDo4z31fl1Okoe/w480-h640/Milo%202.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>I made my first one back in winter 2022 and I was so impressed with the fit and quality of instructions. Here’s one I made back then in a purple double knit plaid fabric:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNtG3umiCWuooMLTIhPq5XkQ9zz4v5FPB3O8pIeaCTSPL5gS22FajIi-mtAwqxoE2VTlWXIBIOs-FWJSR_0Hxy4XajpDwtigVLPViWB0e_CKOLjKyLRDlsqUdaaZbcAz4IbilW2rqj8j9Gv5Y9jaPai38yE5t1TMl7UGF5weFOt7_zomMi69fVHDyHXAg0/s2457/Milo%20plaid.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2457" data-original-width="2138" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNtG3umiCWuooMLTIhPq5XkQ9zz4v5FPB3O8pIeaCTSPL5gS22FajIi-mtAwqxoE2VTlWXIBIOs-FWJSR_0Hxy4XajpDwtigVLPViWB0e_CKOLjKyLRDlsqUdaaZbcAz4IbilW2rqj8j9Gv5Y9jaPai38yE5t1TMl7UGF5weFOt7_zomMi69fVHDyHXAg0/w556-h640/Milo%20plaid.jpg" width="556" /></a></div><p>Not bad pattern matching, eh? 😊 This pattern features a button closure front which is comprised of an outer layer and inner facing, and also has a waistband. The instructions are super with helpful images, and for this plaid one, I reach for it again and again for work, travel and casual wear. If you follow me on IG, you’ve seen this sweater a ton! I made my newest version this month with Spring in mind and used a butter soft gorgeous turquoise French terry with this unique coral print. It is the softest French terry I’ve ever used and represents everything I love about Fabric Mart.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbdFWypCyQknPKwMUUB1ZqXSTOSF4BFgRtw7yM6y5cTSISdynD1LOeKSptnca6PRB9n2g1TPcPB617CYmOB-SP9NxNIR2yeHof8ZX1d3hUN15c6thVaXI8c1D2S5M3-8gVqChGg_jpnoc6e9GZ66wF8la0SLys0vfE0NCUYgb6eQ8UhXP4fregCEXXPI5y/s3468/Milo%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="2614" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbdFWypCyQknPKwMUUB1ZqXSTOSF4BFgRtw7yM6y5cTSISdynD1LOeKSptnca6PRB9n2g1TPcPB617CYmOB-SP9NxNIR2yeHof8ZX1d3hUN15c6thVaXI8c1D2S5M3-8gVqChGg_jpnoc6e9GZ66wF8la0SLys0vfE0NCUYgb6eQ8UhXP4fregCEXXPI5y/w482-h640/Milo%203.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><p>I paired this newest Milo with a pair of Apostrophe Patterns My Fit woven joggers in a light blue linen I picked up on sale here a few years back. I think the pieces work well together! One tip on this pattern I would offer: if you are doing buttons, I suggest to do a small piece of interfacing where the button and button hole are placed on the waistband, which I don’t think it mentioned in the instructions. I also suggest to mark the top and bottom of your front neckband pieces because it is easy to get that mixed up during the construction process.</p><p>Next up – the Citrine cardigan by Made by Rae, which just released last year:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93-PmMtTw_dCBdz3WJdUq16Q4sIT2kWCOHTj1JQXqnUrgT4Zn3eK2dhSEEl2wgQGACqokPefnmAXAG6XC-sJ1YPRfdzIHAFmHl7WaWs2Er5_ss2SgpJ5I2VjorAbd5xQzOARDonnnA0pVD6yAvoANz_YEPWkMrntO9cZPrFx-krJc1EzrdesyGEInlpNe/s4032/Citrine%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj93-PmMtTw_dCBdz3WJdUq16Q4sIT2kWCOHTj1JQXqnUrgT4Zn3eK2dhSEEl2wgQGACqokPefnmAXAG6XC-sJ1YPRfdzIHAFmHl7WaWs2Er5_ss2SgpJ5I2VjorAbd5xQzOARDonnnA0pVD6yAvoANz_YEPWkMrntO9cZPrFx-krJc1EzrdesyGEInlpNe/w480-h640/Citrine%202.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>This cardigan offers something different as far as cardigans go. It’s a cropped fit with raglan sleeves (I don’t think I’ve sewn a raglan cardigan before this one). It has two sleeve and bodice options – regular and balloon. I used a grape tencil sweater knit (also buttery soft!) and I did the regular sleeves and bodice. Rather than add functioning buttons, I added one focal button at the bottom sewn through both sides so it’s more like a pullover sweater. I paired this one with the Petite Stitchery Padget Pleated pants which I sewed up earlier this year in a navy blue pinstripe ponte-like fabric I grabbed on sale here last year. The pants are high waisted so work perfectly with a cropped cardigan:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAYYyWaZeGZW-UfEMG_E-12lyVtZYMWvXhjEDUyG81kfc3nU3WqB-chqu8SpoQdTUhX8odGCAU-1qPBhVsDfZ8JmIb_MqF4_T6hCKaha0GogoUQklErNDVatXQ1ZW9b2UweWaIcMDz12EetVLzmWgX4Kt0mSvfqPQwROZPBVimagIY3cAdkVkGFIUvH-ow/s2902/Citrine%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2902" data-original-width="2299" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAYYyWaZeGZW-UfEMG_E-12lyVtZYMWvXhjEDUyG81kfc3nU3WqB-chqu8SpoQdTUhX8odGCAU-1qPBhVsDfZ8JmIb_MqF4_T6hCKaha0GogoUQklErNDVatXQ1ZW9b2UweWaIcMDz12EetVLzmWgX4Kt0mSvfqPQwROZPBVimagIY3cAdkVkGFIUvH-ow/w508-h640/Citrine%203.jpg" width="508" /></a></div><p>I can see myself continuing to add more of these cardigans to my wardrobe. Have you sewn either of these patterns and do you love them as much as I do? What are you go to cardigans for Spring? </p><p>Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed learning about these patterns!</p><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Andrea </i>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/happy.things.here/">@happy.things.here</a></span></b></p><div><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/knit-fabric/">KNITS</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/terry-cloth-fabric/">TERRY</a></b>, & <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/sweater-knit-fabric/">SWEATER KNITS</a></b>.</p></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-80907225246711977622024-03-01T06:00:00.001-05:002024-03-01T06:00:00.252-05:00Made By A Fabricista: Sewing the True Bias Mave Skirt!<p>Hello sewing friends!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyn838VdGhk53vHRsqYZ0ZmJPslmPoHToZbo7f1xAvNjWVQE0_fCGNddOgs9Shyphenhyphen2xW95X2N3KStYCzImBolp61mRMVkH3BKi8eT_6FqkhZEQ2l0pwc7MeHeao_SICi8aLaoO7YTls5qYi4lemYZgaTrniOUftqlJiD9RxBA_dl8dGtYn2zZG4zMwJ50DcK/s3850/Skirt%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3850" data-original-width="2548" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyn838VdGhk53vHRsqYZ0ZmJPslmPoHToZbo7f1xAvNjWVQE0_fCGNddOgs9Shyphenhyphen2xW95X2N3KStYCzImBolp61mRMVkH3BKi8eT_6FqkhZEQ2l0pwc7MeHeao_SICi8aLaoO7YTls5qYi4lemYZgaTrniOUftqlJiD9RxBA_dl8dGtYn2zZG4zMwJ50DcK/w424-h640/Skirt%201.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><p>Do you have a favorite garment to sew? My favorite garment to sew is a dress, probably because I prefer to wear dresses. However, this time I chose to venture into sewing a skirt to match a few blouses I have sewn recently. I chose to make the <b><i><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/True-Bias/true-bias-mave-skirt-sizes-14-30">True Bias Mave Skirt</a></i></b> in Onyx 100% rayon twill shirting fabric. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00WwR-jZDAw3dbBQYjmDHtOSjKwv58pMMCfr-mKwvE7yr2aYnr1L5AO_8SuUKiP0z0Q1bGDxh79z0TbrEp-MpVZJzImauI_Xfn0Y4lKoLZqsDdKa-9o5FI1ZK1jW4RUSmcjHKn7xRS7s7Do4JA3m-dZ8lNWemeokjsX5r7QacTcNYlqHD_LbIsrkefpTC/s4032/Skirt%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00WwR-jZDAw3dbBQYjmDHtOSjKwv58pMMCfr-mKwvE7yr2aYnr1L5AO_8SuUKiP0z0Q1bGDxh79z0TbrEp-MpVZJzImauI_Xfn0Y4lKoLZqsDdKa-9o5FI1ZK1jW4RUSmcjHKn7xRS7s7Do4JA3m-dZ8lNWemeokjsX5r7QacTcNYlqHD_LbIsrkefpTC/w480-h640/Skirt%202.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>The pattern called for wide fabric (58” was recommended), and this fabric was only 48” but I made it work by cutting the last tier x3 instead of x2. The pattern has numerous versions you can make if your fabric is not 58” wide, such as a mini version or a maxi version without tiers. You can mix and match the tiers also to make your own versions. I chose to sew the maxi length with 3 tiers. I selected my size based on my waist measurement for the waistband, but then cut the tiers according to the largest size on the pattern for extra gathers. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QjIF60X_EvZW7daLf1xwHgnrw_U_5N8fFNgNV_bTs4xiPQRBY6jYmk31odnnCyctQ-TE-M2FeleJUZNdfUhyphenhyphenZFiHF0aTG-d10tzUgngbJs8ja9Bi10_iLGB_1pMqW1XuEjfgTyi9UvPKLD8SW_twYEh2QllELZYM_ClZQdhFZPwS_UwJdgvlmZuvzqaq/s4032/Skirt%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5QjIF60X_EvZW7daLf1xwHgnrw_U_5N8fFNgNV_bTs4xiPQRBY6jYmk31odnnCyctQ-TE-M2FeleJUZNdfUhyphenhyphenZFiHF0aTG-d10tzUgngbJs8ja9Bi10_iLGB_1pMqW1XuEjfgTyi9UvPKLD8SW_twYEh2QllELZYM_ClZQdhFZPwS_UwJdgvlmZuvzqaq/w480-h640/Skirt%203.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>It is drafted for a person that is 5’5” tall. The finished length for the maxi version is 37” and I went with that length. It ended up being midi length on me. I am 5”10” so next time I would lengthen it by 5” to reach maxi length for my height. I think the sizing on this pattern is spot on and also forgiving if you choose incorrectly because of the amount of ease. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinOYn03FgaKMyZkMQXj6B9QcbbTTvB5M306eMM6yIeARZS01Su5eK0wEPxFTfgCZsxm9x6ex5ekHIR-DGDb9YHCrSqek1WLTo7VL-KdHWiELt8zdHBp9f63TD1fIH8I_tOOvkk6yUZyIDKngZqFEQnLmvSqdglaoPuxZThYX45PEO7J_B1qVqJe42_S0zZ/s4032/Skirt%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinOYn03FgaKMyZkMQXj6B9QcbbTTvB5M306eMM6yIeARZS01Su5eK0wEPxFTfgCZsxm9x6ex5ekHIR-DGDb9YHCrSqek1WLTo7VL-KdHWiELt8zdHBp9f63TD1fIH8I_tOOvkk6yUZyIDKngZqFEQnLmvSqdglaoPuxZThYX45PEO7J_B1qVqJe42_S0zZ/w480-h640/Skirt%204.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>This rayon twill fabric was a delight to sew. I chose the color Onyx so it will match anything. It was difficult to identify right side from wrong side, so I recommend marking your fabric as you cut. I try to make a habit of identifying right side and the top of a tier or skirt, especially with a directional fabric or fabric with a nap when cutting out fabric so I don’t make an error in sewing later. I like to use tape since it will not disappear (as some fabric marking pens tend to fade) or fall out like a pin. How do you prefer to mark your fabric?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOsOk9YA9gqkd0VgfczMU5XTZJglohCchuFwanB62jXnpRrBUXSkVvQTFQIsqhq8dWB2cCVsK2QMV2ncFeXY5dxRrOocs8UJ2ut0beu7PNb_cLcqG8kx8FSHsaTFA-94RKsaGmXBd1jB-K2_QUjzui4Y1wEbugotCZFCXWhb80tLhJgGPcmAmPRsAQUp7/s4032/Skirt%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOsOk9YA9gqkd0VgfczMU5XTZJglohCchuFwanB62jXnpRrBUXSkVvQTFQIsqhq8dWB2cCVsK2QMV2ncFeXY5dxRrOocs8UJ2ut0beu7PNb_cLcqG8kx8FSHsaTFA-94RKsaGmXBd1jB-K2_QUjzui4Y1wEbugotCZFCXWhb80tLhJgGPcmAmPRsAQUp7/w480-h640/Skirt%205.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>The pattern was easy to sew. This is a beginner rated pattern. True Bias has a sew along blog post on their website with step-by-step pictures and instructions. I found it to be really helpful! I did not sew the waistband as instructed as the seam would have been exposed, so I chose to finish it so the seam is enclosed. I sewed the waistband onto the skirt on the inside first, right side waistband to wrong side skirt. Then, flipped it over to the front and topstitched a folded edge down on the front. I also chose to only sew 2 seams around the waistband instead of 4, I didn’t think all 4 were necessary. The waist tie is fully functional but you could omit this if desired or you could sew on a tie for decoration. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsoBzsq_pEjhs9FBT5YEZsZgWuYW22-2rzMGkRwgxpgb1FlqygRH2xOfkb6MBnTN9BYKR_FOiGaJ3gF8_C-jmK9fo82bo3RNHKRdJMSN_xGti4QIh71W-Rn5OaQbufpKFfG-mmIGJFo2d6Rn-8VCrmMKMMDDpcjK_Go8oRiSdewk9GZ_7VngFqAq1PEui/s2270/Skirt%206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1304" data-original-width="2270" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsoBzsq_pEjhs9FBT5YEZsZgWuYW22-2rzMGkRwgxpgb1FlqygRH2xOfkb6MBnTN9BYKR_FOiGaJ3gF8_C-jmK9fo82bo3RNHKRdJMSN_xGti4QIh71W-Rn5OaQbufpKFfG-mmIGJFo2d6Rn-8VCrmMKMMDDpcjK_Go8oRiSdewk9GZ_7VngFqAq1PEui/w640-h368/Skirt%206.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>There is a lot of gathering in this skirt, but I don’t mind gathering. I love wearing gathers and have recently bought a gathering foot. I am still learning how to use it, I am not sure I like it yet. I have discovered it works best on lighter weight fabrics. Do you have a gathering foot or a method you like to use? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2XRpRXSVb0eGyRfVQquM1-FekZwXUvXw5lZlrQKT8CzBZqJ0Y-_FnfCHTYTH-P2PgvyhaI8IJUiyfRZJmQU2YPjOefOBhZxls7jMlwZw37Jo-4xQzBN5i6L1roJC1YQvan5GOEa2epqBtWJK_dv7rYb2LMHrVZtAcpZTdlX1FwOtIuM50eYYfnhFl1QC/s4032/Skirt%207.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2XRpRXSVb0eGyRfVQquM1-FekZwXUvXw5lZlrQKT8CzBZqJ0Y-_FnfCHTYTH-P2PgvyhaI8IJUiyfRZJmQU2YPjOefOBhZxls7jMlwZw37Jo-4xQzBN5i6L1roJC1YQvan5GOEa2epqBtWJK_dv7rYb2LMHrVZtAcpZTdlX1FwOtIuM50eYYfnhFl1QC/w480-h640/Skirt%207.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>And of course, there are pockets! The pockets are not deep enough for my preference, next time I will use my favorite pocket pattern: Tilly and the Buttons Indigo dress pocket! It is my favorite because it fits my phone and small coin purse perfectly. Although, I am on the lookout for a pocket that is sewn in the waist seam so it doesn’t weigh down my dress. If you have a favorite pocket, drop it in the comments below! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijenUwyO6s8RMZWsK2Lktt2gm0ouFzXS6_JfyG5p9Z_f78jtk8IUDlKPgzZ6hiYlv0TkmVkPeOOYuWHwY1u0sffgp0rSYRJjkj6EL94wegRAUyFquUABFhoW8sIGBGivUv4ZYdC4N7MpCj8Ttk3cP1mYlJJDDqtIElLZvRnRQwxq6S3Sded4UbrX7DWq2c/s4032/Skirt%208.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijenUwyO6s8RMZWsK2Lktt2gm0ouFzXS6_JfyG5p9Z_f78jtk8IUDlKPgzZ6hiYlv0TkmVkPeOOYuWHwY1u0sffgp0rSYRJjkj6EL94wegRAUyFquUABFhoW8sIGBGivUv4ZYdC4N7MpCj8Ttk3cP1mYlJJDDqtIElLZvRnRQwxq6S3Sded4UbrX7DWq2c/w480-h640/Skirt%208.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I chose to use “waistband elastic” which I really like, it is very soft and comfortable. I constructed the skirt using all French seams, which is my preferred method of finishing seams. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6g66YmKmzwErL0m700DzyeQduTIskOuGvEnOCSvZ1t_VDJi3-fv4RR41F6V_q3nCeVYBQgFERBIi-3peohUC3LYnBRf4yQG_EYhFE0mqpYo2Ulj3aoC8UYWuhkQH_nIssYyI4X2Kzu575G4kChMoBVx_yxNt98iyCdDv9HuZ6mnLtL1MMYc3vektg5RJ/s4032/Skirt%209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6g66YmKmzwErL0m700DzyeQduTIskOuGvEnOCSvZ1t_VDJi3-fv4RR41F6V_q3nCeVYBQgFERBIi-3peohUC3LYnBRf4yQG_EYhFE0mqpYo2Ulj3aoC8UYWuhkQH_nIssYyI4X2Kzu575G4kChMoBVx_yxNt98iyCdDv9HuZ6mnLtL1MMYc3vektg5RJ/w480-h640/Skirt%209.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>One of the many reasons I love to sew is to create a garment that fits me (usually with an extra amount of ease) in a fabric that is comfortable using construction methods that I prefer. This skirt was a fun sew that incorporated all of these preferences. I would like to make this in a rayon or a chiffon with a lining next time. The pattern and sew along provides directions for adding a lining! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dON0s4P4wQKIdWUfsRBnrmAAY5Zxoi7FnFWs8LxqI1TWRtrBxmkjDOF0LfF5l8eL8098Gos2oUtyPbcyBDkBzidIMATmZPYXvFPNUtMHRO2gW04pTRehxf9Y_BPWNz5r1SP__aFrXHRAPaY8j6xg0LIB88deVzhcYhSqu0I80KkyIwjM28jotVjDmEw3/s4032/Skirt%2010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dON0s4P4wQKIdWUfsRBnrmAAY5Zxoi7FnFWs8LxqI1TWRtrBxmkjDOF0LfF5l8eL8098Gos2oUtyPbcyBDkBzidIMATmZPYXvFPNUtMHRO2gW04pTRehxf9Y_BPWNz5r1SP__aFrXHRAPaY8j6xg0LIB88deVzhcYhSqu0I80KkyIwjM28jotVjDmEw3/w480-h640/Skirt%2010.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I am wearing an Anna Allen Anthea Blouse with the skirt, it is made in a rayon Art Gallery rayon fabric from their Enchanted Voyage collection, it is called night sky. You can still find it if you’re lucky! I found a remnant in a bin at a local deadstock fabric store for $4 and it sells for $18 a yard. </p><p>Happy Sewing! Let's be friends! I am @Hoppaheedahoe on Instagram!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIEKmnbGYn-b53zNQbfHSKNwRSvbHaFq1YWI4cw9sc_nYgAPEWT5GDtNFuSI7teysfd_aq43MQTGnamQRbfLsf7C6tBjI6OSahf6LdV8C1aRz5IlIJ4Ex8ffeI-BMbeobzVqrhM76nKw_XhAeYXhKwfpAFuxxAiXdVwt-s_L18eoTqzISCdoVTYh4mu3QQ/s4032/Skirt%2011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIEKmnbGYn-b53zNQbfHSKNwRSvbHaFq1YWI4cw9sc_nYgAPEWT5GDtNFuSI7teysfd_aq43MQTGnamQRbfLsf7C6tBjI6OSahf6LdV8C1aRz5IlIJ4Ex8ffeI-BMbeobzVqrhM76nKw_XhAeYXhKwfpAFuxxAiXdVwt-s_L18eoTqzISCdoVTYh4mu3QQ/w480-h640/Skirt%2011.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Happy Sewing,</p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Patricia<i> </i></b><b>| </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/Hoppaheedahoe/" style="font-weight: bold;">@Hoppaheedahoe</a></span></span></p><div><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/shirting-and-blouse-weight-fabric/">SHIRTING</a></b>.<br />You can also shop our selection of True Bias patterns <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/True-Bias/">HERE</a></b>.</p></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-71270687388820039782024-02-26T06:00:00.001-05:002024-02-26T06:00:00.135-05:00 Made By A Fabricista: Taking My Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4WD6qW55uPK0335McIopl4pEc3LzZMBm5iXM-uzSfAaXZSY4u5DWJ_sFyGlFS1hrnJopmUv4WHtERwnNC07l8Er8r2Nhi2erq44hRvoF47z-dbX9G2PiRk27yQE0x6G6-QadyvgTn7ES0Y2Fr-KUquHBD5yFpsGoC6VH0Duqv3-wfT1z4Op3-3ZX783d/s8064/IMG_2024_02_18-09_02_09_2160_90B8D8A9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8064" data-original-width="4901" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN4WD6qW55uPK0335McIopl4pEc3LzZMBm5iXM-uzSfAaXZSY4u5DWJ_sFyGlFS1hrnJopmUv4WHtERwnNC07l8Er8r2Nhi2erq44hRvoF47z-dbX9G2PiRk27yQE0x6G6-QadyvgTn7ES0Y2Fr-KUquHBD5yFpsGoC6VH0Duqv3-wfT1z4Op3-3ZX783d/w388-h640/IMG_2024_02_18-09_02_09_2160_90B8D8A9.jpg" width="388" /></a></div><p>At the start of the new year I like to reflect on how I will go about my makes for the year. I noticed this year a lot of people created a Make Nine chart of the 9 main looks they want to make for the year. For me I had taken a hiatus from sewing towards the end of last year and was fighting to get my sewjo at the beginning of the year. Making this blog forced me to sit down in front of my machine and these pieces are the first full sewing projects to kick off my year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzFlIRIv7na-winf-zTV45S24FjoAaGrC4aNflGV9atssKUMvXRCxZFWi-3KxuwyOG_T6UTJKdpGxt8am4wZ1ieO2v7_dnFprvKHkShyo8Mzst23lavHe-ULLFKonvBWgyFhhFn2j2aKJHFA9Rors-k65M3gRFrlAvnfM5XHLcifUNYWBv6fxCFwBXHQ1/s8064/IMG_2024_02_18-08_59_32_8920_C2E97809.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8064" data-original-width="5021" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzFlIRIv7na-winf-zTV45S24FjoAaGrC4aNflGV9atssKUMvXRCxZFWi-3KxuwyOG_T6UTJKdpGxt8am4wZ1ieO2v7_dnFprvKHkShyo8Mzst23lavHe-ULLFKonvBWgyFhhFn2j2aKJHFA9Rors-k65M3gRFrlAvnfM5XHLcifUNYWBv6fxCFwBXHQ1/w249-h400/IMG_2024_02_18-08_59_32_8920_C2E97809.JPG" width="249" /></a></div><p>Starting off I did not know exactly what it was I wanted to sew but I knew I loved working with denim so I got denim and sateen with the initial intent to make a full look with the pieces together. Once I received the fabric I realized the hand was a little bit different than what I expected and changed my plans.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCXO-d89AJv016wA_84R5gRu5SbZxLzaHf0NgCjCf7vfjZdy20c4N0aUaGbK2Nr7Se5cR0l5ZFex7uwvbxQDgEAwy4cP9HY2pdDeiPaTQF7yQ7hKhKzZVlq4zXmCmIrZbap_X3AGXeWTx1KkXRrDLMuIx026vIqg4yvvF04mSiT7cBRlC0VtjUNICApr4W/s8064/IMG_2024_02_18-08_59_17_8720_7ECB8BBD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8064" data-original-width="4853" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCXO-d89AJv016wA_84R5gRu5SbZxLzaHf0NgCjCf7vfjZdy20c4N0aUaGbK2Nr7Se5cR0l5ZFex7uwvbxQDgEAwy4cP9HY2pdDeiPaTQF7yQ7hKhKzZVlq4zXmCmIrZbap_X3AGXeWTx1KkXRrDLMuIx026vIqg4yvvF04mSiT7cBRlC0VtjUNICApr4W/w386-h640/IMG_2024_02_18-08_59_17_8720_7ECB8BBD.jpg" width="386" /></a></div><p>The denim set I am absolutely in love with and was inspired by a look I saw online and decided to recreate. My favorite details are the zip removable pockets on the pants. For this look I used McCall’s M8155 for the jacket. I've used this pattern several times before making different variations. I made it with a layered vest on top of the jacket with faux pockets. It also closes by wrapping around instead of a regular front closure.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdh3i3p_K_42nOJjWWNcqTwSLHHaS8cL4TLgBFqDthuY8RB5vwSujd-GyDDDmDSmGH_bdG5OaZt71EIOoLAiACWWuLqTGrrXK3kf6JDNlg5LZ6ShRLO8B7uALLqkLOrDGFssiFHWrFHOc1mrNnp1F-Na5YwsTMirkQDHzVYXx45rHiKxYkRCSmmWCbrNO/s8064/IMG_2024_02_18-09_05_00_6580_84DDED03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8064" data-original-width="6048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYdh3i3p_K_42nOJjWWNcqTwSLHHaS8cL4TLgBFqDthuY8RB5vwSujd-GyDDDmDSmGH_bdG5OaZt71EIOoLAiACWWuLqTGrrXK3kf6JDNlg5LZ6ShRLO8B7uALLqkLOrDGFssiFHWrFHOc1mrNnp1F-Na5YwsTMirkQDHzVYXx45rHiKxYkRCSmmWCbrNO/w480-h640/IMG_2024_02_18-09_05_00_6580_84DDED03.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>The pants are Simplicity S8177. I sewed the pattern as is for the most part as its only modifications were to add inseam pockets and add the details of the removable zip pockets. For that I used a separating zipper sewing one portion into the yoke of the pants and the other onto the pocket. </p><p>I love how these pieces can be styled together or separately with other items from my closet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE3OuepHSAerOF2BmVghcIjfuzp2t2Gw_lCT7sYu3bPG9xOE4Tycp1yb1cWT1H5gOtIP-i_QEq-N2SbEzwT7tMlpo1QJfd0RiWGsFc99WtGluQA33O4lOT61nhiuNCPEy1_Vryj3FgHjqowR3iVkRceC87x9XqJUslN6TbWuCRPf3FavAnB4SqSGp6YNQg/s4032/IMG_2024_02_18-08_49_19_5570_E0554FAB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2672" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE3OuepHSAerOF2BmVghcIjfuzp2t2Gw_lCT7sYu3bPG9xOE4Tycp1yb1cWT1H5gOtIP-i_QEq-N2SbEzwT7tMlpo1QJfd0RiWGsFc99WtGluQA33O4lOT61nhiuNCPEy1_Vryj3FgHjqowR3iVkRceC87x9XqJUslN6TbWuCRPf3FavAnB4SqSGp6YNQg/w424-h640/IMG_2024_02_18-08_49_19_5570_E0554FAB.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><p>For my third item I used this cool gray cotton sateen. I had been debating on what to create with it. When it comes to sewing I like to let the fabric tell me what it wants to be before actually deciding on a style. My initial thought was a button down but I felt like I could do more with it. I sewed a Viki Sews Laima blouse. It’s a clean cut wrap top with bell shaped sleeves. I thought it would fit well into my closet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-EaLufNmdhbfh_XE8TvJwZZ0hVKU7iVpobjgUhMv2pa8kmf7f5wo4mV7EFOZjND8JKxo0hRnBCmanBn_aInKPET-CZXSFgCAHtzz0f5Fsh2hXd_JCzBFwXLun1Bs9JGSLtN-A8O5ZCm_5o1kyco2_Yj3D-gEwOza9O5pCCz8hOkYg4ZqZ_tFRzTq4j8L/s8064/IMG_2024_02_19-17_57_53_7290_FB39B264.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8064" data-original-width="6048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-EaLufNmdhbfh_XE8TvJwZZ0hVKU7iVpobjgUhMv2pa8kmf7f5wo4mV7EFOZjND8JKxo0hRnBCmanBn_aInKPET-CZXSFgCAHtzz0f5Fsh2hXd_JCzBFwXLun1Bs9JGSLtN-A8O5ZCm_5o1kyco2_Yj3D-gEwOza9O5pCCz8hOkYg4ZqZ_tFRzTq4j8L/w480-h640/IMG_2024_02_19-17_57_53_7290_FB39B264.JPEG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNk628YiVbWC8hfl5UNSYhTwSGrOUwoIigzywkRhotinQ-7cpoIXJqGGDAc3_Q9GPJ5CvDkuH7ZeE02uAx7ZNWxX-xHydqt-FKkO0c8vAkWoXirB9DRSpuImLHt4-XgmrLb5JmmHdPWGyGy6Q-o2CvnZHPXMBsTNe_rkigfwcsqlql_MCrYpVoy7ewMLu/s8064/IMG_2024_02_19-17_57_58_7290_063D3BD6.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="8064" data-original-width="6048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNk628YiVbWC8hfl5UNSYhTwSGrOUwoIigzywkRhotinQ-7cpoIXJqGGDAc3_Q9GPJ5CvDkuH7ZeE02uAx7ZNWxX-xHydqt-FKkO0c8vAkWoXirB9DRSpuImLHt4-XgmrLb5JmmHdPWGyGy6Q-o2CvnZHPXMBsTNe_rkigfwcsqlql_MCrYpVoy7ewMLu/w480-h640/IMG_2024_02_19-17_57_58_7290_063D3BD6.JPEG" width="480" /></a></div><p>During my downtime from sewing I learned to give myself grace and not feel guilty for not being as productive. I am now back to slow sewing and taking my time and not to feel rushed in order to post a make. </p><p><br /></p><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>JASMINE </i>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sewmuchjazz/" style="background: transparent; color: #9687a1; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@sewmuchjazz</a></span></b></p><div><p></p><div><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><div><div>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!</div><div>You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/cotton-fabric/">COTTON</a></b>,<b> <a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/denim-fabric/">DENIM</a></b>, & <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/sateen-fabric/">SATEEN</a></b>.</div></div></div></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-42503595933591573082024-02-23T06:00:00.001-05:002024-02-23T06:00:00.128-05:00Made by a Fabricista: Let’s Get Moving! Tracksuits for my Girls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbpzwDmfs98pHEaa9dpae7NB-rhzl7R2SMKf5TCS2G-8bbe4iGL5KUG4APc61MiygSpWfHLs6gzWgJMAIwoiIK89eQfF7dh8m_ifZBj_jwgWcHDHELdf-x37Vq-Q1OsMk3L7tENOvKzjnRW0FbU0DgN19AbyDDjhxncvfWAGVSvbct6oa9LfxyDpX4Lo6V/s6000/DSC_0900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbpzwDmfs98pHEaa9dpae7NB-rhzl7R2SMKf5TCS2G-8bbe4iGL5KUG4APc61MiygSpWfHLs6gzWgJMAIwoiIK89eQfF7dh8m_ifZBj_jwgWcHDHELdf-x37Vq-Q1OsMk3L7tENOvKzjnRW0FbU0DgN19AbyDDjhxncvfWAGVSvbct6oa9LfxyDpX4Lo6V/w640-h426/DSC_0900.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>With resolutions to spend more time in the gym this year, I thought it was a perfect opportunity to sew up some new tracksuits for my girls! Fabric Mart had a gorgeous collection of <b><i><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/la-designer/">Donni</a></i></b> branded organic cotton sweatshirt fleece available, so I decided to get the lapis lazuli blue, and lilac colorways. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsz9z7gYYQqsoEA_jDS5TNbw2oVB9Mt-lgLcX7FqgJCGSFDCv5dmjSV37_ip0wkHhD3WKy9yJIAfnsF7ZxuOgjfyYo3pYR5uAUWI6o1itcLttgA4bUsVXhYKD_zblZnG6dGfYTJjDpc2MMVuG88C6atuhtNgNhPHeKI8Xfm5TsyVakMjUSq5zuusdNxTC/s6000/DSC_0904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsz9z7gYYQqsoEA_jDS5TNbw2oVB9Mt-lgLcX7FqgJCGSFDCv5dmjSV37_ip0wkHhD3WKy9yJIAfnsF7ZxuOgjfyYo3pYR5uAUWI6o1itcLttgA4bUsVXhYKD_zblZnG6dGfYTJjDpc2MMVuG88C6atuhtNgNhPHeKI8Xfm5TsyVakMjUSq5zuusdNxTC/w640-h426/DSC_0904.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>While a bit more time consuming to make than a standard sweatshirt and pants, I decided to use the Jalie Danaëlle hoodie and Zoom joggers patterns for this project. These two patterns have lots of pieces, making them perfect for color blocking - though they also work equally well in a single color. Danaëlle comes in two different lengths, and while I had planned on making the short length for both my girls, I accidentally cut the longer length bodice with regular hem band instead. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnAQi2-39yDkmWb5TdNP70TrhQgxRzfcd8ClA1zua7THSqdBJwOWswZi3h8XOVQCkvm1m0nNmqm2v07PokT1RvN_0yEvgFgQUxU4-CjVWZ7p44vpUCWgbHMvqGSQoV5f1vGXQbBGuTd5OjT1zAfGXYhJbinYtaTwl3N7ICO-BsKdLyF6pBEABnhh3wqIxe/s6000/DSC_0875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnAQi2-39yDkmWb5TdNP70TrhQgxRzfcd8ClA1zua7THSqdBJwOWswZi3h8XOVQCkvm1m0nNmqm2v07PokT1RvN_0yEvgFgQUxU4-CjVWZ7p44vpUCWgbHMvqGSQoV5f1vGXQbBGuTd5OjT1zAfGXYhJbinYtaTwl3N7ICO-BsKdLyF6pBEABnhh3wqIxe/w426-h640/DSC_0875.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>As I was installing the zipper, I thought my girls might complain about the rigid edge of the zipper tape, so I bound the edges with bias tape. I then continued using the tape to hide the seam along the back neckline. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGrVpK6IfXQ1k65VcTJdDOSRw7A0CdP_CGYCgyo4oAmPdP2mKb1Wu-NH6eTj8oHECvYwJww5-PVk_tcPxoW4Pj8-usgV0JgxSDdOetwZSxblkQb6VU4o40hsek-S7JkwCFU1SG0o23knFaH818y6aYAVu0V49NBqVLGjeQpe1JLglKmbS6tHIERxZ7uFgd/s6000/DSC_0919.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGrVpK6IfXQ1k65VcTJdDOSRw7A0CdP_CGYCgyo4oAmPdP2mKb1Wu-NH6eTj8oHECvYwJww5-PVk_tcPxoW4Pj8-usgV0JgxSDdOetwZSxblkQb6VU4o40hsek-S7JkwCFU1SG0o23knFaH818y6aYAVu0V49NBqVLGjeQpe1JLglKmbS6tHIERxZ7uFgd/w426-h640/DSC_0919.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p></p><p>Although both patterns had lots of parts to them, construction wasn’t too difficult. The pants pockets and back yoke required the most attention for me, since the installation technique was unexpected. I always marvel at some of the ways Jalie construct their patterns! Both Danaëlle and Zoom come with video tutorials, perfect for visual people. Since the fleece just has mechanical stretch, sewing it was pretty easy too. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNNj00oFAA7LY83YtCw6L513Wwk2raND3Tk1PPY9ZdfIrLnSxcanv4tQTJgmuWIWGx1YHi1T8StWZbERpsWRDZ1xxwaeiuhYX_9L_ELjcgPU6yuS5QGv1dVU0T0OuJfydEMabY7vGrVjWJnh8rADKcLiUN45Pzo91XHEDl6bo0deyx5eXCMiykiMqj_gvU/s5424/DSC_0878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5424" data-original-width="3616" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNNj00oFAA7LY83YtCw6L513Wwk2raND3Tk1PPY9ZdfIrLnSxcanv4tQTJgmuWIWGx1YHi1T8StWZbERpsWRDZ1xxwaeiuhYX_9L_ELjcgPU6yuS5QGv1dVU0T0OuJfydEMabY7vGrVjWJnh8rADKcLiUN45Pzo91XHEDl6bo0deyx5eXCMiykiMqj_gvU/w426-h640/DSC_0878.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p></p><p>My girls are loving their new cozy warm outfits and have already put in their requests for more! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSrwChikMKl1buLfAv_FlH0gB4VhqNnGe6kKLZStoHf-JPSVX_kxLCaPl-6xT4mcEDUs-eVMWpB3VGgUxqNAkW_jb7rVWl4cscFGrmFkwphcaviRpvOv0nRAi4T7M_v33kmdAtUDy5rICGCr5ZZPph0wyW_M6VjZLmI8VFugUkReJH3jOZzDflOOHHv62/s4021/DSC_0918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4021" data-original-width="2681" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSrwChikMKl1buLfAv_FlH0gB4VhqNnGe6kKLZStoHf-JPSVX_kxLCaPl-6xT4mcEDUs-eVMWpB3VGgUxqNAkW_jb7rVWl4cscFGrmFkwphcaviRpvOv0nRAi4T7M_v33kmdAtUDy5rICGCr5ZZPph0wyW_M6VjZLmI8VFugUkReJH3jOZzDflOOHHv62/w426-h640/DSC_0918.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><div><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>NATASHA </i>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/auschicksews/" style="background: transparent; color: #9687a1; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@auschicksews</a></span></b></div><div><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar items by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/fleece-fabric/">FLEECE</a></b>.</p></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-35464660045053509082024-02-16T06:00:00.002-05:002024-02-16T06:00:00.133-05:00Made By A Fabricista: Luxe Viscose Rayon Wrap Dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqZvXDxY_JGXyt56paKNtJV6dtOyNFci136aB-noHFPHib3FJSW4qP5vJAN4zo8kLf4Qts36p8NftUsnUrfmzogUVu6EOVnQ9bn0ql12oB2Z_GjOfXebTd1xxb3gnmx6i-2EFmbjhG1WcGa8zPhJZmNCM5TqESSD-pxdAlQXLEXQnz92dXVOXIfY1PMJAJ/s918/Picture1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="918" data-original-width="690" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqZvXDxY_JGXyt56paKNtJV6dtOyNFci136aB-noHFPHib3FJSW4qP5vJAN4zo8kLf4Qts36p8NftUsnUrfmzogUVu6EOVnQ9bn0ql12oB2Z_GjOfXebTd1xxb3gnmx6i-2EFmbjhG1WcGa8zPhJZmNCM5TqESSD-pxdAlQXLEXQnz92dXVOXIfY1PMJAJ/w482-h640/Picture1.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><p>I've always loved long flowy dresses that skim the floor, no matter what the season is. However, particularly around the Springtime! It's been a while since I've created one but since Spring is right around the corner I'm getting the itch to add them to my wardrobe. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDpoPT15NDOPZnLqrpFqFJotFL-UFNanrutHV-Agl8gqeMmO8n_KufFzZs75zgWqECp8J9AFfTXQiUAwLbBScdxYBhc8f6Gz1m79NX8BgkoN0ZW6qFixgD0jXMznZwU8Pef9MHYVKf6AqbqZ6RJxl8LeYHIz4O-e70OQbfhjdAbaIrEyzqy1YfAvsSB2Ko/s831/Picture2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="831" data-original-width="675" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDpoPT15NDOPZnLqrpFqFJotFL-UFNanrutHV-Agl8gqeMmO8n_KufFzZs75zgWqECp8J9AFfTXQiUAwLbBScdxYBhc8f6Gz1m79NX8BgkoN0ZW6qFixgD0jXMznZwU8Pef9MHYVKf6AqbqZ6RJxl8LeYHIz4O-e70OQbfhjdAbaIrEyzqy1YfAvsSB2Ko/w520-h640/Picture2.jpg" width="520" /></a></div><p>For this months Fabricista feature, I sharing a selection from Fabric Mart's gorgeous viscose rayon collection. I fell in love with this beautiful viscose rayon fabric which, if you know viscose, you know it is the perfect fabric for a flowy floor length piece. It's lightweight, yet still opaque, fluid and soft to the touch. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFA0ZZbMPB_lCNl3jbd-gALMfaLCuNlCG1AM6ZeskF4ZMlNqBsEhr_3pwRUiAqIdOsBIGV-AbLdGZtq4hjGIi_E9tt9XYW9qZHE1d0jBPvIr4_jvsbnIh_n_jgX3YbeVaytV3qypXHc3Vb_ebjOBihu6DcmHE9JbmYFlOOIRN7HFqlsxfRHlCuGpE9-J7k/s803/Picture3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="803" data-original-width="656" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFA0ZZbMPB_lCNl3jbd-gALMfaLCuNlCG1AM6ZeskF4ZMlNqBsEhr_3pwRUiAqIdOsBIGV-AbLdGZtq4hjGIi_E9tt9XYW9qZHE1d0jBPvIr4_jvsbnIh_n_jgX3YbeVaytV3qypXHc3Vb_ebjOBihu6DcmHE9JbmYFlOOIRN7HFqlsxfRHlCuGpE9-J7k/w522-h640/Picture3.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><p>Also, I think viscose is just heavy enough that it's not annoyingly slippery and hard to handle as satin and silks. Needless to say I was taken by this bold vibrant print! If you know some of my previous pieces I've made, bold and vibrant is my jam!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7O5JtNB60sErYRww7TnMT_N_rY9hiVTbP7ZuXgwu8DXM9A1sRzJHO8ndBUiJXkGBenRW6KdjQIYc1qUxzQD2IYiQ81Qv4CDBXGykGuyO5dfHGTeB7wkw9z6tJ22JA4o0Ju4WnDH3L_cfngX8PoyDfPbK85Xheb7FcMtLLxvdwZVm7z92NxVQKgLDKVtcS/s905/Picture4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="905" data-original-width="675" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7O5JtNB60sErYRww7TnMT_N_rY9hiVTbP7ZuXgwu8DXM9A1sRzJHO8ndBUiJXkGBenRW6KdjQIYc1qUxzQD2IYiQ81Qv4CDBXGykGuyO5dfHGTeB7wkw9z6tJ22JA4o0Ju4WnDH3L_cfngX8PoyDfPbK85Xheb7FcMtLLxvdwZVm7z92NxVQKgLDKVtcS/w478-h640/Picture4.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><p>I chose to create a rendition of my Early Spring KnowMe Pattern ME 2020. It's a wrap woven wrap dress with cargo pockets and epaulets. A wrap dress is such a classic piece, that it will always be in style. For the look however, I did make a few modifications. Originally, this pattern was intended for more medium weighted fabrics but did you know lighter weighted fabrics also work well for this pattern. It gives the dress a more luxurious feel. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiog-az5uH_IUsnplH922SDh1LnW0ereWMAlC7uc_X4rChcySxAgprFaRjKr5irDOeGLIfyEr_AuY5DzMuWurpztLzi6LaPvrcRBAsSsgZ6iT4RuiOWUb0WZWYrn_sCktUChz942n6axqwYtNfs7I68HJMCaNNLX5WHNoR911csmlMD6OjqjqHed3JrP8uT/s770/Picture5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="577" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiog-az5uH_IUsnplH922SDh1LnW0ereWMAlC7uc_X4rChcySxAgprFaRjKr5irDOeGLIfyEr_AuY5DzMuWurpztLzi6LaPvrcRBAsSsgZ6iT4RuiOWUb0WZWYrn_sCktUChz942n6axqwYtNfs7I68HJMCaNNLX5WHNoR911csmlMD6OjqjqHed3JrP8uT/w480-h640/Picture5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I omitted the cargo pockets from this project just to showcase this fabric even more. I did add pockets to the side seams of the dress which are not in the original pattern. I lengthened the sleeve and the skirt. I debated on whether or not to add the belt to the seams of the dress or keep it loose. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigztkAPrNlZOossnhMH7IU1QL1e_Lu-6sVaR-JUFiYQceT_fMe2A0AIZK3dRHC0MfPxYo3vB95ZxHEtCFQmbPzMYi3rnDZPE7I4CnPOYQhuKWSul42NMgoUe4RoBVwPx1XkGFMyEo2S5sY2KfjUwOepRyO6JZfV8l5ScgQTuaM8KQqsKoWDYwQSEhgQNT8/s884/Picture6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="663" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigztkAPrNlZOossnhMH7IU1QL1e_Lu-6sVaR-JUFiYQceT_fMe2A0AIZK3dRHC0MfPxYo3vB95ZxHEtCFQmbPzMYi3rnDZPE7I4CnPOYQhuKWSul42NMgoUe4RoBVwPx1XkGFMyEo2S5sY2KfjUwOepRyO6JZfV8l5ScgQTuaM8KQqsKoWDYwQSEhgQNT8/w480-h640/Picture6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Ultimately, I decided to do something different and add the belt wraps at the seam. This way I don't have to worry about keeping up with yet another loose belt. I love coordinating belts but I have so many loose belts for belted garments. I thought it would be nice if this one was attached. 😊</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1kqRSGVtPjYROJJcbNqxIkoP150cRN6zMmWbZeuBe0qUKI5rvF_xEKv3y6LLRgQXgcPwwwvjqrkqElJwU-u4HRSol12viEPc064GYw-yzNag3VybU1lO0044hNySXlOme1Q57TAqw9DymUu_4bsqkcoYckgig-stE8bgW_sCOtBX6NQfGCI4wP7Fdwef/s919/Picture7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="919" data-original-width="689" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1kqRSGVtPjYROJJcbNqxIkoP150cRN6zMmWbZeuBe0qUKI5rvF_xEKv3y6LLRgQXgcPwwwvjqrkqElJwU-u4HRSol12viEPc064GYw-yzNag3VybU1lO0044hNySXlOme1Q57TAqw9DymUu_4bsqkcoYckgig-stE8bgW_sCOtBX6NQfGCI4wP7Fdwef/w480-h640/Picture7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFcB_o3uQJ_8cz8WMXfmxyZ-R8Mosq_R-udCcgv7oMmuJ6gNJ9Do8vP9ckXLI-sqz5X1gKwGUNhHvklq5pN4aQ9t0Dr0B0XCy3MvR8lwWbDPJbuRkxBdzPlNqQ5mPGFpKxBh410Par33knDhNGlNt_VgrJXLVUxTkO-seEdVp9-20UlPEoOabhe3aeBvez/s954/Picture8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="715" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFcB_o3uQJ_8cz8WMXfmxyZ-R8Mosq_R-udCcgv7oMmuJ6gNJ9Do8vP9ckXLI-sqz5X1gKwGUNhHvklq5pN4aQ9t0Dr0B0XCy3MvR8lwWbDPJbuRkxBdzPlNqQ5mPGFpKxBh410Par33knDhNGlNt_VgrJXLVUxTkO-seEdVp9-20UlPEoOabhe3aeBvez/w480-h640/Picture8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>KnowMe pattern ME2020 is a great look for flowy fabrics such as this. If you haven’t tried it yet, you should! Now that I've made this pattern in this beautiful viscose rayon fabric, you can definitely expect to see more luxurious, floor skimming versions of this wrap dress this coming season.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDAkXQcNapMMs-ds-3LXW530OOW8a0fMMRLEMxRXdegI1I3K6Pv_ku7n4X1ZNf2HgFSldvhxGIqPys8gKSv9o3V8r-iaTU-gto5VBibUmZJ8hlRAcvyA2miqHcQSfu8RxEo8XoSpbyeGKHz24a0_hd1EFZ6YYvGO1-Ks5vRruvf6KOBlMTkOZGflM5svx/s903/Picture9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="903" data-original-width="678" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDAkXQcNapMMs-ds-3LXW530OOW8a0fMMRLEMxRXdegI1I3K6Pv_ku7n4X1ZNf2HgFSldvhxGIqPys8gKSv9o3V8r-iaTU-gto5VBibUmZJ8hlRAcvyA2miqHcQSfu8RxEo8XoSpbyeGKHz24a0_hd1EFZ6YYvGO1-Ks5vRruvf6KOBlMTkOZGflM5svx/w480-h640/Picture9.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg48hgRryHDoh5_rxYO1Yr5UXRxNLidZaDM6FbkCuf2ThbjmXHzfRoF7UVdzLQ4Ma8md9xMHL5Zx5AjNHz8V6jI1fqz1FnRXRez6K1DKJEJoin-Ud7ngVytReKtohMBR7neYLoB8CG40Fgr3PAfUlTTujkMEcbO_xnZRAP5jDL_z94T5b0nzQI53gr0iEli/s957/Picture10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="718" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg48hgRryHDoh5_rxYO1Yr5UXRxNLidZaDM6FbkCuf2ThbjmXHzfRoF7UVdzLQ4Ma8md9xMHL5Zx5AjNHz8V6jI1fqz1FnRXRez6K1DKJEJoin-Ud7ngVytReKtohMBR7neYLoB8CG40Fgr3PAfUlTTujkMEcbO_xnZRAP5jDL_z94T5b0nzQI53gr0iEli/w480-h640/Picture10.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Until Next Time!❤️</p><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: large; font-weight: 700; text-align: right;"><b><i>MARCIA </i>| </b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/keechiibstyle/" style="background: transparent; color: #9687a1; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@keechiibstyle</a> </span></span></div><p></p><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/challis-fabric/">CHALLIS</a></b>.</p>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-91676041301852013612024-02-12T06:00:00.008-05:002024-02-12T06:00:00.131-05:00Made By A Fabricista: Hard things lead to easier ones.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUR5nv4Kxegg-D9oB8vpjb1Lx5olRxTv8SLsgzTiraxzmSaIVjee3LCvvYpZm6mEPIlscYWbER6B1T-lkISzpjQpX8XJNmlEpSFzmSjJjC12aITAKNDzeOj52aSeUGqj_o5AxKy86QD13MK0nXggX71JC4WjdrhNs9wcRdMTJTexTdbgnWAwk9Qm99h5Q/s3842/20240204_174725-01-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3842" data-original-width="2038" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUR5nv4Kxegg-D9oB8vpjb1Lx5olRxTv8SLsgzTiraxzmSaIVjee3LCvvYpZm6mEPIlscYWbER6B1T-lkISzpjQpX8XJNmlEpSFzmSjJjC12aITAKNDzeOj52aSeUGqj_o5AxKy86QD13MK0nXggX71JC4WjdrhNs9wcRdMTJTexTdbgnWAwk9Qm99h5Q/w340-h640/20240204_174725-01-01.jpeg" width="340" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Hi again! I am happy to be back as a Fabricista this year! And to beat on my own drum, I am proud to maintain this commitment despite life getting in the way of every single post. I feel that lately, all my blog posts have circled around the same topic: finding the time and motivation to keep sewing. But you know what? I push forward, and at the end of the day, I am always glad I did. So here I am, ready to put the [sewing machine] pedal to the metal. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjii2OYa4PhUKQeSG08yoG7XBHW1Zg-JHEfz8lsYE0eEqaWJKaTjZTRCxK_curzdQIrohIvOFcEckCCoqiIatd_XJT66iMsEXdDFsfqKDK4sJ8VI_WTJBnWi0h8EKN80bwWQCG9rKGYqyPX5LRPy63WoudBZndSdwrFwERUPUZPQqJ85Gi1H6CP_ZvSWBCW/s3922/20240204_174746-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3922" data-original-width="2192" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjii2OYa4PhUKQeSG08yoG7XBHW1Zg-JHEfz8lsYE0eEqaWJKaTjZTRCxK_curzdQIrohIvOFcEckCCoqiIatd_XJT66iMsEXdDFsfqKDK4sJ8VI_WTJBnWi0h8EKN80bwWQCG9rKGYqyPX5LRPy63WoudBZndSdwrFwERUPUZPQqJ85Gi1H6CP_ZvSWBCW/w358-h640/20240204_174746-01.jpeg" width="358" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I made two jumpsuits last year (one for a summer party and one for Christmas), and I got so fond of wearing them that I decided to sew a third one this time. The twill-look double knit fabric I got on sale was perfect for this Brunei Jumpsuit by Luluferris, which requires a nice drape and elastic material. It would also look great with a thinner viscose/spandex, but I thought I would give it a try with double-knit. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxskM7WPWk72arcMWAACSON4-JPuaSf3BA66R4WrDMVwlQQCjH5gyCJngehgfPjhfvSk17l2f0wDm4yXVtgKcd6FxBeDeCZsu4OHZMybq-OVFbaMxu74dao1C7BRdLDs7hgfrLjiwemqfnCvNEWiMy7D5A7pGzPwS61x79szM2V5zxf3BT3f9KUUe-LB0/s3575/20240204_174749-01-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3575" data-original-width="2053" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxskM7WPWk72arcMWAACSON4-JPuaSf3BA66R4WrDMVwlQQCjH5gyCJngehgfPjhfvSk17l2f0wDm4yXVtgKcd6FxBeDeCZsu4OHZMybq-OVFbaMxu74dao1C7BRdLDs7hgfrLjiwemqfnCvNEWiMy7D5A7pGzPwS61x79szM2V5zxf3BT3f9KUUe-LB0/w368-h640/20240204_174749-01-01.jpeg" width="368" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The jumpsuit's top is fully lined, so I opted for a black spandex for the lining instead of using the same fabric. It was a remnant of this swimsuit lining. It provides a clean finish and makes the jumpsuit lighter, since double knit can quickly become heavy and hot. To be completely honest, I believe I would like the seams to be thinner because they bulge a little due to the main fabric's heaviness. I didn’t even iron them because I felt it might damage the double knit’s elasticity. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhttUsNT-umOm9v6vUIZxMNGwP2vN-pDFHDBIlk_5Jfu_nG2MbOi-7XV8R99pbR48sA93Q5tZTVNh3SFYQiw7VY0HcJaSRFgOnc3zTh4lFhv0OepBcvsvWpWFGQKL7km8BZjCCJ52N66Vecf5TwSL0D12kpdj58_0AfqVq6C52-iIbKrk3ZFzikNQ5CpZQQ/s3332/20240205_113800-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3332" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhttUsNT-umOm9v6vUIZxMNGwP2vN-pDFHDBIlk_5Jfu_nG2MbOi-7XV8R99pbR48sA93Q5tZTVNh3SFYQiw7VY0HcJaSRFgOnc3zTh4lFhv0OepBcvsvWpWFGQKL7km8BZjCCJ52N66Vecf5TwSL0D12kpdj58_0AfqVq6C52-iIbKrk3ZFzikNQ5CpZQQ/w436-h640/20240205_113800-01.jpeg" width="436" /></a></div><div><p>I also chose not to hem the legs, and it wasn’t for time-saving reasons! I made it this way because I love the fabric’s drape, and luckily, the edges do not fray or roll up. Had I hemmed the legs, I would have had a more structured bottom, and I imagine it would have looked like two lampshades on my thighs. I tried to twirl a little to showcase the fabric’s drape in the pictures!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7ZoXpEAkQBU2ScrAXQap-YvuWJRyH8l9MydGLNIq60ctPJnnkhj-bUaK3ynne_ZV_9KJSfNyeS145K_79yMlxU_X8a2h_Pdrsfq_LTJp6M8zmX0XrKNCL8QPo0UrLIcstOWq1Vu8lzzsNMowwHMWpVoWmwNM5Pyl5bVGY-900RDFMqUbuxs07l6Y_sTD/s4032/20240204_175142-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7ZoXpEAkQBU2ScrAXQap-YvuWJRyH8l9MydGLNIq60ctPJnnkhj-bUaK3ynne_ZV_9KJSfNyeS145K_79yMlxU_X8a2h_Pdrsfq_LTJp6M8zmX0XrKNCL8QPo0UrLIcstOWq1Vu8lzzsNMowwHMWpVoWmwNM5Pyl5bVGY-900RDFMqUbuxs07l6Y_sTD/w360-h640/20240204_175142-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><p>For once, I also remembered to put a cute label from DIY Daisy x KATM! Labels are a cute final touch if you think of placing them in before assembling your pieces. I love this one, with a woven, colorful message: “DIY your Dreams.”</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRlg7QiCHKnbbFyO2YIYgzohKsPna7wctPrj9ltm0rsuh8NRdqoqTwtT0vBH66CWG_wCNLsGWdFxw36Rwn9Te1FPqiISJiXyi_wfxECCk9YyPSNljD0Om1Q0HTmOVJAFzldOQm3glZ4cRQbsjXMd3l5ZWS1S9ekw33h_in7KN7OBfBn5RiZu_od4wKuQ_0/s3183/20240205_113931-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3183" data-original-width="2237" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRlg7QiCHKnbbFyO2YIYgzohKsPna7wctPrj9ltm0rsuh8NRdqoqTwtT0vBH66CWG_wCNLsGWdFxw36Rwn9Te1FPqiISJiXyi_wfxECCk9YyPSNljD0Om1Q0HTmOVJAFzldOQm3glZ4cRQbsjXMd3l5ZWS1S9ekw33h_in7KN7OBfBn5RiZu_od4wKuQ_0/w450-h640/20240205_113931-01.jpeg" width="450" /></a></div><p>As always, while sewing, I thought about what I would like to write in the post, and nothing came to mind. I was focused on completing the seams, matching pattern notches, happily alternating the sewing machine and the serger, carefully following the project steps… My mind concentrated entirely on getting the jumpsuit done – from printing and assembling the pattern to making the pictures – in a single afternoon. Not only did I do it, but I also ended up finding this post’s title (at least). My mother-in-law often says that “hard things lead to easier ones,” and I have known it to be true in many aspects. Sewing is not different than other things. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOTXoahfASqisXyjuh5k0MCQId656B_rjVxOam6CSBfLExOQICQJSK3eSaj7ZtHTp5iWXxStJuvS4BYVjtCpAfrpSP7LnET72_sm0ERLSabf6U_fW2XPEEnnvGRNAWep9xfxhDu4gBjBtBXUNXFn9NaGoq-16ye373-h8BOz8uPqzrWSYLkb37sDomNla/s3216/20240204_175737-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3216" data-original-width="1808" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOTXoahfASqisXyjuh5k0MCQId656B_rjVxOam6CSBfLExOQICQJSK3eSaj7ZtHTp5iWXxStJuvS4BYVjtCpAfrpSP7LnET72_sm0ERLSabf6U_fW2XPEEnnvGRNAWep9xfxhDu4gBjBtBXUNXFn9NaGoq-16ye373-h8BOz8uPqzrWSYLkb37sDomNla/w360-h640/20240204_175737-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><p>If I could finish it all in one afternoon, it is not because this is an easy project. It is because, by now, I have acquired enough sewing practice to make this fast AND find it easy. Life can become busy and stressful, but I have gotten to the point where sewing can make me happy despite all the pressures. And that, my friends, is something to celebrate! So today, I thank my mother-in-law for her wisdom and inspiration and for always being the first to comment on my posts! Gracias, Judith!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uT76jpmnRqa78Doxk-dWd6V7pjOALq4Unt-CP1HEXJqTK__xqGBc67SNVNqThtLJAJzOfA2cPwDeQRegVinHi0GpaGAJzmxecDebeLJ3xpqEimhxWJVHAwZS1J23ZW6_-KJ5bPPan_fZFMnH42CCn3PNVuc4ddEjQNpEu6W58m1kRXeJfEayy55QRrIK/s3789/20240204_174952-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3789" data-original-width="2126" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uT76jpmnRqa78Doxk-dWd6V7pjOALq4Unt-CP1HEXJqTK__xqGBc67SNVNqThtLJAJzOfA2cPwDeQRegVinHi0GpaGAJzmxecDebeLJ3xpqEimhxWJVHAwZS1J23ZW6_-KJ5bPPan_fZFMnH42CCn3PNVuc4ddEjQNpEu6W58m1kRXeJfEayy55QRrIK/w360-h640/20240204_174952-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><p></p><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>INES </i>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bynunis/" style="background: transparent; color: #9687a1; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@bynunis</a></span></b></p><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Double-Knit-Fabric/">DOUBLE KNIT</a></b> & <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/knit-fabric/">KNITS</a></b>.<br /></p></div></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-86763159183382703042024-02-10T13:00:00.005-05:002024-02-10T13:00:00.498-05:00Behind The Scenes | Employee Spotlight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxYaApzdYkEgGVSb70fJ6wCh9Ra80pUZ7Zd8Ow3oLsi0HbFXa6fIn3FCvimBMlv6SHrSteE9pSvVCj3AouUTFX_SsuYO-4698cyI3oEz1NOdxKwYOkzWDUHs3W-IWnrcVgTZ-ThMY5g80WhKwPi3cRF20m2vv4tFw-8FoOGtR-twTkZbQrd5rVw4dSYdp/s1080/Heathers%20and%20Josh.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxYaApzdYkEgGVSb70fJ6wCh9Ra80pUZ7Zd8Ow3oLsi0HbFXa6fIn3FCvimBMlv6SHrSteE9pSvVCj3AouUTFX_SsuYO-4698cyI3oEz1NOdxKwYOkzWDUHs3W-IWnrcVgTZ-ThMY5g80WhKwPi3cRF20m2vv4tFw-8FoOGtR-twTkZbQrd5rVw4dSYdp/w640-h640/Heathers%20and%20Josh.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A family that cuts fabric together, stays together.</i></b></p><p>Today we are going to introduce you to THREE of our amazing employees. We have the Heathers, Heather B & Heather J. As well as Josh! This trio is a mother, husband, & wife team. And they sure bring a lot of happiness & laughs around here. So without further ado, let's get into their Q&A's!</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Let's start with Heather B!</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyno1ubmHCDvPjCIZfXgOKBSM6qvN80uKlN3-5VH37zC1gHq4ymIrs8HX511Sa41S_XhpQWFaJvWjOb5rqQOCNLzcEPHKSsIFIUgWJfbJssUjzuT5EIA8Ze2aRBnNIu8PXBZQD42wLUO_B5fNxvS2GU_IBRHunu4geWUWxMVwT6LYxBATM0SoNmsmtJ3go/s2048/IMG_5745.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyno1ubmHCDvPjCIZfXgOKBSM6qvN80uKlN3-5VH37zC1gHq4ymIrs8HX511Sa41S_XhpQWFaJvWjOb5rqQOCNLzcEPHKSsIFIUgWJfbJssUjzuT5EIA8Ze2aRBnNIu8PXBZQD42wLUO_B5fNxvS2GU_IBRHunu4geWUWxMVwT6LYxBATM0SoNmsmtJ3go/w480-h640/IMG_5745.JPEG" width="480" /></a></div><div><b><br />1.) Who are you? Tell us a little bit about yourself.</b> <br />I'm Heather B. Mom to 5 amazing humans, (and mom in law to 2), one crazy giant dog, a very floofy kitty, chickens and ducks. Oma to one very silly and special 5 year old little girl ❤️. Cancer survivor. That changed my viewpoint on a lot of things, what's important in life and what is not. </div><p><b>2.) How long have you worked at Fabric Mart?</b><br />A bit over a year but it seems a hecka longer! (In a good way)</p><p><b>3.) What are your main responsibilities? What do you do?<br /></b>Just cutting orders for the most part. Bust the other Heather's chops...all in good fun tho! </p><p><b>4.) What’s your favorite thing about working at Fabric Mart?<br /></b>My co-workers are pretty great. (Shhhh, don't tell anyone I said that 😉). It's a good atmosphere, everyone gets along well. Sometimes the music is sketchy tho, haha. </p><p><b>5.) What question are you asked the most?<br /></b>"Are we allowed back here?". Yes. Yes, you are. </p><p><b>6.) Do you consider yourself crafty?</b> <br />I'm not the most crafty person. I do like junk journaling so if that counts! </p><p><b>7.) Favorite thing to do outside of work? Any hobbies?</b> <br />Listen to music, spend time with my kids, whatever they want to do at that time. It may be movies or a show, car stuff, cooking, concerts, ya never know! And calling my granddaughter and getting all the juicy kindergarten gossip! Hobbies... diamond paintings, reading, journaling, gardening in the warm months. I recently started getting into 3-D puzzles. Highly recommend, they are really fun!</p><p><b>8.) Do you collect anything?</b> <br />Too much. Funko Pops, horror merch, Harry Potter stuff, Lego, Hot Wheels. I guess some of that falls into the hobby category as well. </p><p><b>9.) What is a TV show you are currently binging?<br /></b>Law and Order SVU. I just started picking it back up again. So good. </p><p><b>10.) If you could only eat one dish for every meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?<br /></b>Soup. Nom nom. </p><p><b>11.) Drop some knowledge… What’s the best advice you were ever given?</b> <br />"Learn how to fold your fitted sheets so it makes a nice little packet with your flat sheets and pillowcases." and have my grandmother attempt to teach me how. I can do it but that woman was a PRO! I think it's wizardry, really. </p><p><b>12.) Is there anything else you’d like to share?<br /></b>Hmmm...We do read your notes!! Lol</p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Next Heather J!<br /></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjXywlxTKnnK8GzVdVPgmUOGjECccHcBwK7fZtZZ22MTTWugqxX8k23LhDmA0nuUzNPqLDtj-U7yYO65iBEm9HV8EXdWJaEUiR-dGq4P1l-Ek4lKH5FE4imr6Rd3eE7cIkqYK9mkQtCOs5Jgh1UKx6XZiSFR9dNPEMmbo_OKJ67gRXdzei64NdkPAFA8d/s2048/IMG_5734.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjXywlxTKnnK8GzVdVPgmUOGjECccHcBwK7fZtZZ22MTTWugqxX8k23LhDmA0nuUzNPqLDtj-U7yYO65iBEm9HV8EXdWJaEUiR-dGq4P1l-Ek4lKH5FE4imr6Rd3eE7cIkqYK9mkQtCOs5Jgh1UKx6XZiSFR9dNPEMmbo_OKJ67gRXdzei64NdkPAFA8d/w480-h640/IMG_5734.JPEG" width="480" /></a></div><p><b>1.) Who are you? Tell us a little bit about yourself.<br /></b>My name is Heather and I'm a workaholic. I recently bought a house with my husband and we have 3 wonderful cats. I do have a second part time job, so time isn't always available, but when I do get the time I try and make the most of my time. Although I do not sew working around all this fabric is awesome.</p><p><b>2.) How long have you worked at Fabric Mart?<br /></b>4 years and counting..</p><p><b>3.) What are your main responsibilities? What do you do?<br /></b>When I first started, I would bolts rolls of fabric for our store and our website, now I am a cutter which fulfills online orders.</p><p><b>4.) What’s your favorite thing about working at Fabric Mart?<br /></b>I would have to say my crazy coworker family, however there's always yummy snacks and potlucks!!!</p><p><b>5.) What question are you asked the most? What question?<br /></b>More like what questions...1. Are we open Saturdays. 2 Am I allowed in here? 3. What the prices are.</p><p><b>6.) Do you consider yourself crafty?<br /></b>Me? Heck no...as much as I wish I was haha</p><p><b>7.) Favorite thing to do outside of work? Any hobbies?<br /></b>As of right now, my house needs a bunch of work so I have been working on that. I do enjoy karaoke, watching TV (who doesn't like to be lazy once and a while?) Spending time with my 3 cats and family.</p><p><b>8.) Do you collect anything?<br /></b>I collect, little house statues, nail supplies, and make up.</p><p><b>9.) What is a TV show you are currently binging?<br /></b>Secret life of an American Teenager, Pokerface and waiting on a select few new seasons coming out!!</p><p><b>10.) If you could only eat one dish for every meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?<br /></b>Only one!!! How do you choose!!! I would have to say... Chinese.</p><p><b>11.) Drop some knowledge… What’s the best advice you were ever given?<br /></b>Never give up on your dreams.</p><p><b>12.) Is there anything else you’d like to share?<br /></b>I think I've narrowed most of myself with all of you in previous questions, but working with Fabric Mart is always fun and exciting and I'm very happy to be part of the team!</p><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br />And last but certainly not least... Josh!<br /></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_1r_KzeKTwO0EACcuCd2eeDFzgBh6AtbFJqzwrdMuRszPjIglb90gVDEX3kB24_HaIjX3NXyyS1itkNfvOTu3iBcXvJFdkbXSit69fovKwPYy0y3EKfKWZ-NLJsNZgmmwgCB627YMeC9xhjC2FbsY6udr7TII0vpY8FkqTjZHL9epbnnQ6kxqy0CDqQ2/s2048/IMG_5736.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_1r_KzeKTwO0EACcuCd2eeDFzgBh6AtbFJqzwrdMuRszPjIglb90gVDEX3kB24_HaIjX3NXyyS1itkNfvOTu3iBcXvJFdkbXSit69fovKwPYy0y3EKfKWZ-NLJsNZgmmwgCB627YMeC9xhjC2FbsY6udr7TII0vpY8FkqTjZHL9epbnnQ6kxqy0CDqQ2/w480-h640/IMG_5736.JPEG" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>1.) Who are you? Tell us a little bit about yourself.<br /></b>I'm Josh. I'm a kid trapped in an adults body, and into all kinds of nerdy stuff, especially superheroes, but also enjoy sports like hockey and football. I'm also a big history lover, always trying to learn about new things. I don't know anything about fabric, I just work here.</p><p><b>2.) How long have you worked at Fabric Mart?</b><br />5 and half years.</p><p><b>3.) What are your main responsibilities? What do you do? <br /></b>I've done various spots over the years, but at this point I'm the primary bolter in the warehouse. I bolt new fabrics that go on the website as well as the monthly Julie's Picks and the occasional wholesale order. I also do any restocks that may need to be done while also unloading trucks. </p><p><b>4.) What’s your favorite thing about working at Fabric Mart?<br /></b>I really like being part of a thriving small business and feeling that my work is appreciated. </p><p><b>5.) What question are you asked the most? <br /></b>"Am I allowed back here/down here?" or something along the lines of what something says because my handwriting is terrible.</p><p><b>6.) Do you consider yourself crafty? <br /></b>Not in the slightest.</p><p><b>7.) Favorite thing to do outside of work? Any hobbies? <br /></b>At home, I like to read, watch sports, play video games and survive the onslaught that 3 crazy cats bring. Other than that, I like going to historical places and learning, going on hikes, going on the hunt for more comics and tending to the yard.</p><p><b>8.) Do you collect anything? </b><br />I have an ever growing comic book collection that I will never get caught up on reading. I also have a small collection of militaria dating back to WWI up to present times.</p><p><b>9.) What is a TV show you are currently binging?</b><br />Pokerface, on Peacock.</p><p><b>10.) If you could only eat one dish for every meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?</b><br />Anything that's covered in BBQ sauce.</p><p><b>11.) Drop some knowledge… What’s the best advice you were ever given?<br /></b>A certain bat-eared individual once said <i>"It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me."</i></p><p><b>12.) Is there anything else you’d like to share?<br /></b>Nope, in the time I took to write this, there's 5 new restocks for me to do .</p>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-40322141568375021602024-02-09T06:00:00.002-05:002024-02-09T06:00:00.140-05:00Made By A Fabricista: Pink Raspberry Frosting<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9w6hYQ8r8ELoohH0jMrllvhsKiZRn7kbi7q9CuHd8vvxAHVNeqgJeJaB8u86MjC3rKzdDK7EuCnMN-Qmeh8tl9wYdI1XuIO3f-tZoP95D_ce6Fhb6v5Sfgcals0J_letkKjCmX7rAq8eyglCJjh0O3xSsl8elhiR-Pmfoys_bK2PPtreWVslOMWOa8zXO/s3367/IMG_2211.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3367" data-original-width="2536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9w6hYQ8r8ELoohH0jMrllvhsKiZRn7kbi7q9CuHd8vvxAHVNeqgJeJaB8u86MjC3rKzdDK7EuCnMN-Qmeh8tl9wYdI1XuIO3f-tZoP95D_ce6Fhb6v5Sfgcals0J_letkKjCmX7rAq8eyglCJjh0O3xSsl8elhiR-Pmfoys_bK2PPtreWVslOMWOa8zXO/w482-h640/IMG_2211.jpeg" width="482" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Pink raspberry frosting on a cake is delicious, but this pink raspberry frosting isn't dessert. I'm talking about sewing frosting! Have you heard of "sewing cake vs. sewing frosting?" If you're new to this concept, cake sews are your clothing and wardrobe staples. While frosting sews are less practical, super fun projects to make and wear.<p></p><p>When I saw this gorgeous <b><i><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/chiffon-fabric/raspberry-pink-100-polyester-swiss-dot-chiffon-56w">raspberry pink swiss dot chiffon</a></i></b> on Fabric Mart's website I knew I had to sew some frosting! I spent a good amount of time in 2023 sewing cake for my newly postpartum body. Since nothing fit the same way, and I had very few nursing-friendly clothes, I made a lot of basics. To start 2024, I figured why not sew some frosting and make a fun date night dress?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVriaZJ8SYppZv2foiHnJ_EL70R9gVoqWd3rFWe8IWmSwDKFhzreGGyL0efWhlGda1lq3y9OvsGhHLQHwTF_Po4f3JKGYattUk70PZoTu82pW1RaO81pDKSUM-WU5uYf2gdJJKDXkCHBtcE2H_Rh2S_MyvGtnU5DXKYXfyKBePTgNIqXXrFL_iWSHYosxM/s3340/IMG_2212.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3340" data-original-width="2505" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVriaZJ8SYppZv2foiHnJ_EL70R9gVoqWd3rFWe8IWmSwDKFhzreGGyL0efWhlGda1lq3y9OvsGhHLQHwTF_Po4f3JKGYattUk70PZoTu82pW1RaO81pDKSUM-WU5uYf2gdJJKDXkCHBtcE2H_Rh2S_MyvGtnU5DXKYXfyKBePTgNIqXXrFL_iWSHYosxM/w480-h640/IMG_2212.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Armed with 4 yards of raspberry pink Swiss dot chiffon and 3 yards of magenta polyester lining, I set out to make a special dress. I knew I wanted to make a dress with sheer bishop sleeves to show off the chiffon, but it wasn't until I saw the new Seamwork Frankie dress that I knew it was the perfect pattern for my vision. The Seamwork Frankie dress comes in two versions, the original pattern featuring a gathered skirt, and the bonus pattern with a 6-gore skirt. I much preferred the 6-panel skirt because of the slim A-line silhouette.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRM1nc2ZYOqZg2HgGFjUm-HqvyylzAe9ObI0vTTH8OLh67CdT1TIL-v4joPW-pYUH2OYdxP-bmJOoR18Kd27Q04igxNsP8YxRVkjAZPEnEm2N4SqNe8ZRIu3vTh2vJ_qRXF3xIXB7aEk8iBUUGTHEVbxNF5PCwD6tU2X1VCfv3XpZLpsdPBXrhgbEFDEiO/s3537/IMG_2213.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3537" data-original-width="2653" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRM1nc2ZYOqZg2HgGFjUm-HqvyylzAe9ObI0vTTH8OLh67CdT1TIL-v4joPW-pYUH2OYdxP-bmJOoR18Kd27Q04igxNsP8YxRVkjAZPEnEm2N4SqNe8ZRIu3vTh2vJ_qRXF3xIXB7aEk8iBUUGTHEVbxNF5PCwD6tU2X1VCfv3XpZLpsdPBXrhgbEFDEiO/w480-h640/IMG_2213.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I cut out a size 4 bodice and graded out to a size 10 for the waist and hip to accommodate my measurements. I wanted the entire dress to be lined so I cut everything in both fabrics, except for the bishop sleeves which I wanted to be sheer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCe_NC3ahvsUAjh9qmj8Tqec2Bt3pRPgn1itHGDZR-djNaM8Tumb1VcpFGemJnqnO8RqpkxRv-s_nF2Ytr0BhuprDQEbLqH0l5BiJXIIEl5ex0OM3VbqHG6iaEmw0vhwJoO-dswdMSFL37ynqnCafTeusU3hhqoifitbB08rDlGFODQXWCuptOubqsEVB/s2340/IMG_2221.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1755" data-original-width="2340" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCe_NC3ahvsUAjh9qmj8Tqec2Bt3pRPgn1itHGDZR-djNaM8Tumb1VcpFGemJnqnO8RqpkxRv-s_nF2Ytr0BhuprDQEbLqH0l5BiJXIIEl5ex0OM3VbqHG6iaEmw0vhwJoO-dswdMSFL37ynqnCafTeusU3hhqoifitbB08rDlGFODQXWCuptOubqsEVB/w640-h480/IMG_2221.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>If you make a Seamwork Frankie, I highly recommend making a toile at least for the bodice and sleeve. Unfortunately, I did not sew a toile due to time constraints and lack of similar fabric, which I later regretted.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQtv5Q05gJkYurBlt-btR0lSLEjpNL0dXRydcoCWq0rR9mEefrdX3Rg7JUJmH_o70DrNCnRNtzoGkeByBQQrcGbYxjVj14ONNJG7Sdm1bLPu6ur4ZYSuU1HT2918CJ016-s05G1fC0Q17vrJzrs017M1_5bRFPCkoRXVk7-lQ_Xnzua08Zdp-GZ_M9D9v/s2883/IMG_2222.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2883" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQtv5Q05gJkYurBlt-btR0lSLEjpNL0dXRydcoCWq0rR9mEefrdX3Rg7JUJmH_o70DrNCnRNtzoGkeByBQQrcGbYxjVj14ONNJG7Sdm1bLPu6ur4ZYSuU1HT2918CJ016-s05G1fC0Q17vrJzrs017M1_5bRFPCkoRXVk7-lQ_Xnzua08Zdp-GZ_M9D9v/w640-h532/IMG_2222.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>After cutting, I serged the chiffon and the lining bodice pieces together. This stopped the fraying of the chiffon and gave me one solid piece of fabric to work with for the rest of the bodice assembly. For the skirt, I wanted the lining to be free from the chiffon, so I attached all of the lining fabric pieces to make the skirt and then repeated this with the chiffon fabric. The two-layer skirt was then basted at the waist seam and attached to the bodice.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6MsdCGBlMw8fsaleZ0bDoxpHtreQgWZ6ch4XmUab8CElq4SrnCMLk4eygE_Anu-BiUGTYgtjnucnKbETaC0zCgSbdZfNT5UjVGxd8NERrjgsYg7kL29zQYH-cvj5NXHQeiORXW3Zdp2XiNUH4VBzvY0-K1Vk9mU_HokoUM17i3U00sn5KfxEjr_YGCze/s3490/IMG_2214.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3490" data-original-width="2618" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6MsdCGBlMw8fsaleZ0bDoxpHtreQgWZ6ch4XmUab8CElq4SrnCMLk4eygE_Anu-BiUGTYgtjnucnKbETaC0zCgSbdZfNT5UjVGxd8NERrjgsYg7kL29zQYH-cvj5NXHQeiORXW3Zdp2XiNUH4VBzvY0-K1Vk9mU_HokoUM17i3U00sn5KfxEjr_YGCze/w480-h640/IMG_2214.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Since I skipped the toile process, I periodically tried things on to make sure the fit was correct. Since the sleeve insertion process is the very last step of the pattern, I had the whole dress fitting perfectly without the sleeves. Once the sleeves were inserted, something went wrong. The top of the sleeve bicep was so tight I felt like my arm was losing circulation. When I tried to get out of the dress, I got stuck in it! After a few moments of sheer panic and thoughts of "what if I have to cut myself out of the dress," I realized that my mother-in-law was visiting that day and she could help me get out of it. Thank goodness she was there because she was able to free me from the dress!</p><p>Since the bodice and the skirt fit perfectly without the sleeves, I knew I had to do something to try to fix the sleeves that didn't involve having to remake the entire bodice. After considering my options, I settled on letting out a few of the bodice seams around the arm scye.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRblG3imwaDR5BKmmvmKgPJzCBX7H7-WXIXwXt__pf3qnvpDUekrH-9lWOi3jPma5877kSWMVmcAPo4PMLZbkBtvx_Lg09CCJ_USBJUbL0ci9f1OlhgMcqEZTHoUXdBTxC2liUx0EOtZdTYEbs5eqW_kBFf6SF_us3tZdq1LFSR8ac7sFIHnQK7Q5ymg0/s3850/IMG_2219.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3850" data-original-width="2887" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTRblG3imwaDR5BKmmvmKgPJzCBX7H7-WXIXwXt__pf3qnvpDUekrH-9lWOi3jPma5877kSWMVmcAPo4PMLZbkBtvx_Lg09CCJ_USBJUbL0ci9f1OlhgMcqEZTHoUXdBTxC2liUx0EOtZdTYEbs5eqW_kBFf6SF_us3tZdq1LFSR8ac7sFIHnQK7Q5ymg0/w480-h640/IMG_2219.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>The pattern includes a 5/8ths inch seam allowance, so thankfully I had some wiggle room. First, I dropped the back yoke seam and stitched it at 3/8ths inch. Next, I let out the underarm seam to 3/8ths inch and pressed everything well. This gave me some much-needed room in the arm scye.</p><p>After letting out the seams, I reinserted the original sleeve with a basting stitch to check the fit. The dress was still way too tight in the bicep area and I got stuck again. I was on the right track, but the sleeve was still so uncomfortable I knew further measures would need to be taken.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgY-riJVT5FJI8XYsS3Y3MvSS3R5_jPeKPeBxgENnNG8Men75wEdK1WZHqPJJgzeRlaiS_8uKxHpxHhD5DOyA4xBByzKplPL_lbyp5Ke_3KjLjCZUD8CmWJVR0TQ4m4d-jnHEw0iR54MLJ73o2Pd1HhyMMMLlIp_R2pSlNy2Ru6Kw4D08dCdJNVp2NzTpD/s4031/IMG_2220.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4031" data-original-width="2492" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgY-riJVT5FJI8XYsS3Y3MvSS3R5_jPeKPeBxgENnNG8Men75wEdK1WZHqPJJgzeRlaiS_8uKxHpxHhD5DOyA4xBByzKplPL_lbyp5Ke_3KjLjCZUD8CmWJVR0TQ4m4d-jnHEw0iR54MLJ73o2Pd1HhyMMMLlIp_R2pSlNy2Ru6Kw4D08dCdJNVp2NzTpD/w396-h640/IMG_2220.jpeg" width="396" /></a></div><p></p><p>Thankfully, I had some extra chiffon fabric. My next idea was to cut a whole new sleeve in a larger size and to widen the arm scye curve of the sleeve a bit. I cut out new sleeves in a size 10 and widened the arm scye curve just a little bit too. Next, I paid extra careful attention to the pattern instructions, just in case I had missed something before during the sleeve insertion. I basted the new sleeve into the dress, tried it on, and slipped out of it with ease! I always struggle to get in and out of dresses with side zippers, but this time I could do it myself, so I counted that a success.</p><p>Finally, I had sleeves and a dress that fit correctly so I finalized the sleeve seams. Most people would have expected that working with the chiffon fabric would have been the hardest part of making this dress, but those sleeves gave me a run for my money! The chiffon was a cakewalk!</p><p>I'm really happy with how my first make of 2024 turned out and I'm excited to wear my new pink raspberry chiffon frosting dress as soon as I can! Despite my fitting set backs, I hope I've inspired you to stock up on some beautiful Fabric Mart fabric and sew yourself a little frosting this year!</p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: large; font-weight: 700; text-align: right;"><b><i>SHAINA </i>| </b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: large;"><b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shaina_sews/" style="background: transparent; color: #9687a1; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@shaina_sews</a></b></span></span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: x-large; text-align: right;"> </b></p><div><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/chiffon-fabric/">CHIFFON</a></b>.</p></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-44152370330222454442024-02-05T06:00:00.001-05:002024-02-05T06:00:00.143-05:00Made By A Fabricista: Let’s Make a Leather Bag<p>Hi Guys! I’m trying something a little different today. We are going to make a leather bag. I was looking around the Fabric Mart website for fabric for my next project and I came across Sue’s Pick. The fabric choice for that day was this gorgeous black leather fabric. The best part was that the leather was only $20 a piece. When I received it at home, I couldn’t believe how soft the leather was. I was in love.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmw2gsWmMeW-Z8FjBwF0FA_9Utv7FEAH3oV4R6XgEmQ9KiZH1RbkIg_x6lmm79U9KpBVq1dJT7SoKAklmD7ZuDcvwyxOMPkVoRxAh0mMwB0y6z-M4tYlFdc8nXtxK8NhMXZnLtok1-_6zzdooGN8M_Fj-ADL3xrbRPeCwfNZXsrUmMCm_-pnMtAJffpA1g/s2016/Photo%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmw2gsWmMeW-Z8FjBwF0FA_9Utv7FEAH3oV4R6XgEmQ9KiZH1RbkIg_x6lmm79U9KpBVq1dJT7SoKAklmD7ZuDcvwyxOMPkVoRxAh0mMwB0y6z-M4tYlFdc8nXtxK8NhMXZnLtok1-_6zzdooGN8M_Fj-ADL3xrbRPeCwfNZXsrUmMCm_-pnMtAJffpA1g/w480-h640/Photo%201.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>First, we are going to make the pattern and then we’ll sew it up. You are going to need a ruler, pencil, and scissors to draft the pattern.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Purse Pattern</h3><p>Main Pattern Piece – Cut 2</p><p>1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Make a 14 x 16 rectangle. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iF4_5plktD50_tsEYTMk6FI8MQV_qkcygDZKCFAqoZJpe-WSVJZW-3WOfmKohKuGAk0gNlg1XPxmeyWZ4fyaJPoYbwBKyWcitesKHBq37FrTRJVN8o8DbRb9AYbjpPxJXPNrQUUZS8mqihmToN6lxdorzHVjdN3BMkM1Z0G44QMGHBtx1WqQNo3QERz0/s1080/Photo%202.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iF4_5plktD50_tsEYTMk6FI8MQV_qkcygDZKCFAqoZJpe-WSVJZW-3WOfmKohKuGAk0gNlg1XPxmeyWZ4fyaJPoYbwBKyWcitesKHBq37FrTRJVN8o8DbRb9AYbjpPxJXPNrQUUZS8mqihmToN6lxdorzHVjdN3BMkM1Z0G44QMGHBtx1WqQNo3QERz0/w400-h400/Photo%202.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>At the bottom of this pattern piece, you will cut a 2 x 2 square on each side.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgD9NrFcKO3qP5afjBgPaFwCjQJ4-8muFKa2VvX3fHents8eYA8J_5YXZVGiEWJV-1_LxMVdH94DbU3ue3AYIupZgLeOxayCcv4QERRlIQ6h3ocYpF0F9FNkXv9eii8EAbZtbdQDDa-GHEo97AaNJrjIx4TaMFQNQu7PAiPlIn8HiOZvqqkGZGOPIXc7V/s1080/Photo%203.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgD9NrFcKO3qP5afjBgPaFwCjQJ4-8muFKa2VvX3fHents8eYA8J_5YXZVGiEWJV-1_LxMVdH94DbU3ue3AYIupZgLeOxayCcv4QERRlIQ6h3ocYpF0F9FNkXv9eii8EAbZtbdQDDa-GHEo97AaNJrjIx4TaMFQNQu7PAiPlIn8HiOZvqqkGZGOPIXc7V/w400-h400/Photo%203.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>At the top of this pattern piece, measure in 1” on each side and then measure from that point down to the corner of the cut-out square at the bottom. Cut that piece off.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8TkUUTNqELbY0m4dQav-H1La_U0nG2LqfVVu_IuPj00x0_EVO-yRaoStGuUWVQaoufOdm4E7nRDGxPOmhyphenhyphen48SUo-6mM83SuuNSx9KW8lROXEQ0_cO4N2-Uxcc_RaMMZwgU4b-vJjjfZHPnQ5A_Xslg7I3RjxVzbxICx8doF8JgdLDV2f8eQA8yYxyBM_/s1080/Photo%204.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8TkUUTNqELbY0m4dQav-H1La_U0nG2LqfVVu_IuPj00x0_EVO-yRaoStGuUWVQaoufOdm4E7nRDGxPOmhyphenhyphen48SUo-6mM83SuuNSx9KW8lROXEQ0_cO4N2-Uxcc_RaMMZwgU4b-vJjjfZHPnQ5A_Xslg7I3RjxVzbxICx8doF8JgdLDV2f8eQA8yYxyBM_/w400-h400/Photo%204.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>Pocket Piece – Cut 1</p><p>4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Make a 7 x 10 square.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrHjUZArhICZUwOoi6XaH4uasnCaUCBrRSxA2bxVMhLqEVUhyphenhyphenJgdrkFXJqAn3aH_co9SruS62mYIOvmxDcP2T3a9WzCZR9eTI2tT9XGPVXK8KeLAu6j34zKbkNk-LA1IVr2Sf8v_wYvreINGpNZann0KsZY3J14mbGe5cUv2UYep80YoF7Gl6geclXByT/s1080/Photo%205.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrHjUZArhICZUwOoi6XaH4uasnCaUCBrRSxA2bxVMhLqEVUhyphenhyphenJgdrkFXJqAn3aH_co9SruS62mYIOvmxDcP2T3a9WzCZR9eTI2tT9XGPVXK8KeLAu6j34zKbkNk-LA1IVr2Sf8v_wYvreINGpNZann0KsZY3J14mbGe5cUv2UYep80YoF7Gl6geclXByT/w400-h400/Photo%205.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Go in ½” at the top and go down 3” on each side. Cut that section off.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs8UxfNmTgeHlYAoVSDvhjs3zBoHnamicgaEkVVYg2WWjneqpcETdQGw-7Jw670DGtNQjZRBzRLVyLJEcee9ywOadXxQ2FNk89oSJX69AmT5dj7voBG2eA1T6Bz8TfS-q4PRJxT6QwLurWGJikHFPzFJPtnHSUw_MqwDGa3iJdwUyCmPikXKOSgPyBv1Se/s1080/Photo%206.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs8UxfNmTgeHlYAoVSDvhjs3zBoHnamicgaEkVVYg2WWjneqpcETdQGw-7Jw670DGtNQjZRBzRLVyLJEcee9ywOadXxQ2FNk89oSJX69AmT5dj7voBG2eA1T6Bz8TfS-q4PRJxT6QwLurWGJikHFPzFJPtnHSUw_MqwDGa3iJdwUyCmPikXKOSgPyBv1Se/w400-h400/Photo%206.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>Straps – Cut 2</p><p>6.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Make a 2” x 32” rectangle. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2qE5S7G8nIuSvnHtxHTLd3JAsa2QZf2otDcZTlK6bJrNE_KRhLHXDWUaw9ygoPDl9PfMlXbYbTCBlPBvHibUS-tiVOuD5Z1LiOYfJMjvVmPBDSAGcfkii4C5TPRVDUMqJ_hVSc31nZO7qs6UCzhwrQFYZxtF6P6yPr3ZrA5lgIzTJ1aYl5RLpjBuU7uPt/s1080/Photo%207.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2qE5S7G8nIuSvnHtxHTLd3JAsa2QZf2otDcZTlK6bJrNE_KRhLHXDWUaw9ygoPDl9PfMlXbYbTCBlPBvHibUS-tiVOuD5Z1LiOYfJMjvVmPBDSAGcfkii4C5TPRVDUMqJ_hVSc31nZO7qs6UCzhwrQFYZxtF6P6yPr3ZrA5lgIzTJ1aYl5RLpjBuU7uPt/w400-h400/Photo%207.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>Cut all your pattern pieces and let’s sew!</p><p>Select one of your main pattern pieces to make it the front. Find the center of your front pattern piece and edge your pocket piece leaving the top open. Sewn down the middle of your pocket piece to make 2 pocket openings if you like.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUF5M7PYELj5pngDFmLo8MaaTJp18RR2GPrp4LWV1Bn3ptn4b6nuJscW3zBZBxPOt7OxkMu4UNbHbXA1yBFeS0gUiRFPnkwl9tbouRlL0GU8wtmtJZ18PESvT06gxqLDQ4rgLQJr9w1UmBJCMDUj9H032EHp1bk05QsMbbHd3dfKKu2UzVgzoxg21FBuPS/s2016/Photo%208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUF5M7PYELj5pngDFmLo8MaaTJp18RR2GPrp4LWV1Bn3ptn4b6nuJscW3zBZBxPOt7OxkMu4UNbHbXA1yBFeS0gUiRFPnkwl9tbouRlL0GU8wtmtJZ18PESvT06gxqLDQ4rgLQJr9w1UmBJCMDUj9H032EHp1bk05QsMbbHd3dfKKu2UzVgzoxg21FBuPS/w480-h640/Photo%208.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>With right sides together, use clips to hold your pattern pieces together and sew the 2 sides and the bottom using ¼” seam allowance.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQn26X4qvYjB59jGcTOI0mliU2Jk0yX1HFPshx7uR14vD-vYPNCSwxDUriru9vh-zxK8pgrRObku2Nhe11dg92T5VuW-rHaAhLz8rTRaJgM-8lam3xpZapOODAXBJMTz9zkeE22dkuIAOjxeOrTbOMcjxqeriLtMPW5LcTemvpL-P71pY0rl4YHbdQikOp/s1615/Photo%209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1615" data-original-width="1343" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQn26X4qvYjB59jGcTOI0mliU2Jk0yX1HFPshx7uR14vD-vYPNCSwxDUriru9vh-zxK8pgrRObku2Nhe11dg92T5VuW-rHaAhLz8rTRaJgM-8lam3xpZapOODAXBJMTz9zkeE22dkuIAOjxeOrTbOMcjxqeriLtMPW5LcTemvpL-P71pY0rl4YHbdQikOp/w532-h640/Photo%209.jpg" width="532" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoM-zLXKHnN78AtKLK5qkEtLdRbNNfWMaeHtiNZMcc8ytcyXxXiwFzZmSrx67yVtD1FFgYHH6O9VIlRCutn5x2D7ZfSUG6bujEm9CBB4rGeI491W2v9jNbEP428CdOaIRBx3xBA56fK4gJSHe9Qj8zXuU7Gw9PHuxfYOzQ3MA2G22Aksj8NGHU0-Qejxhj/s1824/Photo%2010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="1412" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoM-zLXKHnN78AtKLK5qkEtLdRbNNfWMaeHtiNZMcc8ytcyXxXiwFzZmSrx67yVtD1FFgYHH6O9VIlRCutn5x2D7ZfSUG6bujEm9CBB4rGeI491W2v9jNbEP428CdOaIRBx3xBA56fK4gJSHe9Qj8zXuU7Gw9PHuxfYOzQ3MA2G22Aksj8NGHU0-Qejxhj/w496-h640/Photo%2010.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Pin together the bottom corners and sew at ¼” seam allowance.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinF17jgwg0ZFFSzrTIq5L9sLHgZTaLyoCgPbNa3tVwV1RH2ZZ89R9KwsvTmpxWMl7NANExWzeKnGphaFgSwRXW6pzovkAYQke33uedC6TK8mwEpoc8AGac7Nqt8S-t710p6OCE5yuf_LWrUrwjsIeENTcMSrxyyiUNNinVQ4RIVe9qOc-ABh7fbNBs7KoJ/s2016/Photo%2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinF17jgwg0ZFFSzrTIq5L9sLHgZTaLyoCgPbNa3tVwV1RH2ZZ89R9KwsvTmpxWMl7NANExWzeKnGphaFgSwRXW6pzovkAYQke33uedC6TK8mwEpoc8AGac7Nqt8S-t710p6OCE5yuf_LWrUrwjsIeENTcMSrxyyiUNNinVQ4RIVe9qOc-ABh7fbNBs7KoJ/w480-h640/Photo%2011.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Turn your bag right side out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2apRbG-VGpfctvbwb9wfPzDiFHzdbH72whAGlhpmEDZP2yyS_P0w7spfnWEtvUOWqQaVXR2owFjEYptTFrlWlTJ6bOBkxqJKyGJrFbgNzBlAjH8IrpvSWVgrJJQMLGQEBf5zOZ5xZAFQY6K69siNaCigH8WdsPLVmuaFLLUYev5_TGfttcf0eW21Ep72I/s1857/Photo%2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1857" data-original-width="1510" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2apRbG-VGpfctvbwb9wfPzDiFHzdbH72whAGlhpmEDZP2yyS_P0w7spfnWEtvUOWqQaVXR2owFjEYptTFrlWlTJ6bOBkxqJKyGJrFbgNzBlAjH8IrpvSWVgrJJQMLGQEBf5zOZ5xZAFQY6K69siNaCigH8WdsPLVmuaFLLUYev5_TGfttcf0eW21Ep72I/w520-h640/Photo%2012.jpg" width="520" /></a></div><p>Take your straps and fold them in half and edge stitch down the 2 long sides of the strap or you can glue them closed. Mark 2 inches at the bottom of each strap and attach it the sides of the bag. I used glue.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfD4GfPi0Llxua1ExhtGdJVxpRu4yB6proSh7Pl9mO1m_Q1lWbUyW4oUKih4jkcNpx5IK4qrDkXNEOUNQnUoG32qFJSjrIJ9ronGXNZ69ZVCFXoCz5UKBp3xbxXbu8Kn0diMIt9XomQCYzwa2Om_cPumsJ-8r86z-FURfdJJ-HMrEIjgF5ObxzpOqeU5B/s2016/Photo%2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfD4GfPi0Llxua1ExhtGdJVxpRu4yB6proSh7Pl9mO1m_Q1lWbUyW4oUKih4jkcNpx5IK4qrDkXNEOUNQnUoG32qFJSjrIJ9ronGXNZ69ZVCFXoCz5UKBp3xbxXbu8Kn0diMIt9XomQCYzwa2Om_cPumsJ-8r86z-FURfdJJ-HMrEIjgF5ObxzpOqeU5B/w480-h640/Photo%2013.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>You are all done! You just made a leather bag.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDSOEmtpQpJ_-gfsNQcQ9A0MpWw4PCL8gf2vPud8sFW_SY__BuVluvzHLJWTDjPnTjQ38rmIIT8WYaGZbSzKfK_h3yYxSF3ySBLohuaDT_zuC3Qj-TlTew_H_PubRPsGfMl7TjnH1vF6Xd9oVsECQ0114hUi9H5ktmRYvrHBSOg01vtfGEXYZolXYixCvu/s1858/Photo%2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1858" data-original-width="1292" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDSOEmtpQpJ_-gfsNQcQ9A0MpWw4PCL8gf2vPud8sFW_SY__BuVluvzHLJWTDjPnTjQ38rmIIT8WYaGZbSzKfK_h3yYxSF3ySBLohuaDT_zuC3Qj-TlTew_H_PubRPsGfMl7TjnH1vF6Xd9oVsECQ0114hUi9H5ktmRYvrHBSOg01vtfGEXYZolXYixCvu/w446-h640/Photo%2014.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4b6SKcCWLPgMQLncxZZdMYUwevu71S6ROlugFSRO_5mUEGKjx9aNaE2UKH9_BJqJpfWxfGAF8KhkrNfRt988pG6bIxDis5kaRtby5v1kmEqg-mX4rBuG8DdIM1L11bfrTKyQsEhB-Lbf6P8IoJNRp-ZTkvlR_Wzmb4TBSY9hXqTQIiIN2_ION4Eiv3Er/s1801/Photo%2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1801" data-original-width="1309" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4b6SKcCWLPgMQLncxZZdMYUwevu71S6ROlugFSRO_5mUEGKjx9aNaE2UKH9_BJqJpfWxfGAF8KhkrNfRt988pG6bIxDis5kaRtby5v1kmEqg-mX4rBuG8DdIM1L11bfrTKyQsEhB-Lbf6P8IoJNRp-ZTkvlR_Wzmb4TBSY9hXqTQIiIN2_ION4Eiv3Er/w466-h640/Photo%2015.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pPjHTnmWALGxsitIWdTMZQn6yULDiYsde4SpZcaCUB7bsHI_tDnnDgd67x3FdVP_Y4_-EYOzqdh3qag6ovRr1WlTPfDCVy1W91qYhN0B-X7tDVKUkZpaCpxdLjUD7SSNcBGv6tqpCErU8g4HZd79s76eYlWaQUZ-m-LFPVKG86v5VTUF4av9p6RNR_82/s1818/Photo%2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1818" data-original-width="1337" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6pPjHTnmWALGxsitIWdTMZQn6yULDiYsde4SpZcaCUB7bsHI_tDnnDgd67x3FdVP_Y4_-EYOzqdh3qag6ovRr1WlTPfDCVy1W91qYhN0B-X7tDVKUkZpaCpxdLjUD7SSNcBGv6tqpCErU8g4HZd79s76eYlWaQUZ-m-LFPVKG86v5VTUF4av9p6RNR_82/w470-h640/Photo%2016.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><p>How do you think I did? I hope you like my bag just as much as I do. Let me know if you ever get around to making this bag and make sure you keep your eye out on the Fabric Mart site for amazing deals.</p><p>Until next time!</p><div><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>JOHANNA </i>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soveryjo/" style="background: transparent; color: #9687a1; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@soveryjo</a></span></b> </div><p></p><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"></b></p><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/leather-leather-look-fabric/">LEATHER</a></b>.</p>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-52002561574963870482024-02-02T06:00:00.001-05:002024-02-02T06:59:12.559-05:00Made By A Fabricista: Wintry Chic in Wool<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6rV1OdvlqFFGRo9zLWxt3TWubWo1eyy-XWEPH8yWwTvy1EkFzJj2QsHRyYnWbMBIf9k4DEawqe5rJWViT15rAJv8t3C8vQk1HzRLEVvxGSr7LUf1rqkXm9ZMMF9Xjfp3hfOYQEGC_Oy8ln2MJOzB_7wFp_thBi9qpTNxBD8CLJbFkdPAs1uZioR_GfhA/s4928/01%20scarf%20cover.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4928" data-original-width="3264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6rV1OdvlqFFGRo9zLWxt3TWubWo1eyy-XWEPH8yWwTvy1EkFzJj2QsHRyYnWbMBIf9k4DEawqe5rJWViT15rAJv8t3C8vQk1HzRLEVvxGSr7LUf1rqkXm9ZMMF9Xjfp3hfOYQEGC_Oy8ln2MJOzB_7wFp_thBi9qpTNxBD8CLJbFkdPAs1uZioR_GfhA/w424-h640/01%20scarf%20cover.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><p>Hello, all! Here we find ourselves in the midst of winter and it’s still chilly, but most of the festivities are over. I feel all the doldrums this time of year and mostly wind up wearing shapeless sweats much of the time, but I’d like to shake that off and aim for something much more stylish. I suppose we could file this measure under dopamine dressing, too. Hard to not step a little lighter in pretty clothes!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkelKldEk354kg3cxILwIBwohoXny2Va_FV1aCN-AWOj_2NTOK1e-cz2AkHeNNnya15-nGC5G5nlm9yWHtERgGLb_8C3PD0Lfvs4ZZdBHdJ-kKb3ES-2vTG7rABqOXlaCSMF92vRils9nVuw3Hga6i7c7AXOUkL7SzERrOwxj1l1rXs4QaZPBBe-OVy9o/s4928/14%20long%20sleeve%20+%20skirt%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4928" data-original-width="3264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzkelKldEk354kg3cxILwIBwohoXny2Va_FV1aCN-AWOj_2NTOK1e-cz2AkHeNNnya15-nGC5G5nlm9yWHtERgGLb_8C3PD0Lfvs4ZZdBHdJ-kKb3ES-2vTG7rABqOXlaCSMF92vRils9nVuw3Hga6i7c7AXOUkL7SzERrOwxj1l1rXs4QaZPBBe-OVy9o/w424-h640/14%20long%20sleeve%20+%20skirt%201.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><p>I planned this outfit idea around a wool skirt. This design is luxurious, classic, and so easy to wear, and I chose a medium-weight wool suiting fabric in a tiny houndstooth to attempt to make it more transeasonal. I love a good larger plaid, but that pattern type definitely screams fall and winter to me, and I’m thinking this would be equally snappy worn with a graphic tee and some clogs for spring. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_f_ZIY2yM90Nd2VxI-UOjXe2QcygrYvjL960A6jjtOUDnJkWTe5QIduQAH4NUIMWBdEam_ySfywOwkKNLz9fWjsvJ3asqvp7D6mKJV3mY6I5_mYl0N9b5s-3jURjIaEm8EbVuEsXU-Rsy2y5oZJu6tIwUItaXPwFnw9FbLBTVtNNUYrBHk34oW05gixl/s4928/04%20skirt%20front.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4928" data-original-width="3264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_f_ZIY2yM90Nd2VxI-UOjXe2QcygrYvjL960A6jjtOUDnJkWTe5QIduQAH4NUIMWBdEam_ySfywOwkKNLz9fWjsvJ3asqvp7D6mKJV3mY6I5_mYl0N9b5s-3jURjIaEm8EbVuEsXU-Rsy2y5oZJu6tIwUItaXPwFnw9FbLBTVtNNUYrBHk34oW05gixl/w424-h640/04%20skirt%20front.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUfQIZHjpRTbhNTGKZPWZ1-7G5tGb_MiUFmGRmxKpHJikGG8dmJ8TauAj0oipTm2GcEyg17YsI14RAqSJi6RxgnBVEI4y8uOaQJZQzxzpJpdGD9UKc_XoYeFZ-5YwOzd11KYiBReKZ1kmUKrcFF9zsFWzNML37_tYGzNmcnqIdBEQ9S29FLKAFq8vVpHT/s4928/5%20back.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4928" data-original-width="3264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUfQIZHjpRTbhNTGKZPWZ1-7G5tGb_MiUFmGRmxKpHJikGG8dmJ8TauAj0oipTm2GcEyg17YsI14RAqSJi6RxgnBVEI4y8uOaQJZQzxzpJpdGD9UKc_XoYeFZ-5YwOzd11KYiBReKZ1kmUKrcFF9zsFWzNML37_tYGzNmcnqIdBEQ9S29FLKAFq8vVpHT/w424-h640/5%20back.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><p>The threads are mostly black and cream, but the design is so tiny that this skirt really reads gray, and I love this more muted appearance; it’s really neutral and pairs with so much. For the skirt, I chose the wrong side to be the outside. The wrong side is more of a black and ivory micro-stripe, while the right side is a gray and black micro-houndstooth. Both sides are smooth and easily used as the right side, so go with what you feel works best!</p><p>This pattern is the Encore Skirt from Love Notions, which was released fairly recently, and I used the midi A-line option since I wanted a flare, but not one as large as the Full option. And the pockets! So big and useful, and I love how they are cleverly folded in the design. There is a zipper closure and interfaced waistband that sits at the natural waist, although you could easily grade up a size to adjust for it to sit lower. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjialGNSVvJZeQNKHUy85HdLxZMWDr71_DQ164xPFoHMnGjSvW6EQkLp4smOazKJsdWYvHZgQ8UfCGq9tmQlsIyfMf_ueYEp0Cmr3jeakH7saS_yIAozgslfVyK8eqsDhcVxcvnmOYUuj5vxhs_537mJPu7G0uh_1YXCMzVLDa__c2-rAsj6qJdBU6KxhTA/s4928/7%20raglan%20and%20skirt%20close%20up.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4928" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjialGNSVvJZeQNKHUy85HdLxZMWDr71_DQ164xPFoHMnGjSvW6EQkLp4smOazKJsdWYvHZgQ8UfCGq9tmQlsIyfMf_ueYEp0Cmr3jeakH7saS_yIAozgslfVyK8eqsDhcVxcvnmOYUuj5vxhs_537mJPu7G0uh_1YXCMzVLDa__c2-rAsj6qJdBU6KxhTA/w640-h424/7%20raglan%20and%20skirt%20close%20up.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIawwnvNk3O7HGqqh5cn2V7NqaUdK57BpuQiXkx3MH6OQbcmrPieod3hawgBJppzxUM2Mf28gToLbANex8XX4aO1ZMN-lN_KJqMMKFFg-Nst3sQj6qzpCWIdhbo26L_gfVxipjHO2Ey0eGCxxfjHtf2fXAVKH_MCN0JYpNjIp1qt2Nk4Vc3ln-eI43hSkY/s2411/17%20skirt%20close%20up%20DSC_5002.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2411" data-original-width="1563" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIawwnvNk3O7HGqqh5cn2V7NqaUdK57BpuQiXkx3MH6OQbcmrPieod3hawgBJppzxUM2Mf28gToLbANex8XX4aO1ZMN-lN_KJqMMKFFg-Nst3sQj6qzpCWIdhbo26L_gfVxipjHO2Ey0eGCxxfjHtf2fXAVKH_MCN0JYpNjIp1qt2Nk4Vc3ln-eI43hSkY/w414-h640/17%20skirt%20close%20up%20DSC_5002.JPG" width="414" /></a></div><p>Now, the scarf had to happen once I came across this beautiful deep plaid. This is a very soft wool and nylon blend. I had originally been mulling over making one in jersey fabric, but I couldn’t decide on a color and then the record needle screeched when I saw this garnet and gray combo! So very beautiful and I love the gentle plaid-on-plaid combo with the skirt. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqD6aDo4cdhqbY-UryqIoARYhyktlPvM0UOHH3QEHCQJMMewD-rQgFDOXsoXNalql28qKWlbR3hQfrSEOZOW25KqPPlDphGhc4WzA_LsNKtqptyhR9UoCAzM6LDHUFJd42tYs8viOXjC8A_07ZPoX-dmDMjqyC2MhKSb_30Bhz2GhSeo9XrG6kF2qIGv9d/s4928/18%20DSC_5010.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4928" data-original-width="3264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqD6aDo4cdhqbY-UryqIoARYhyktlPvM0UOHH3QEHCQJMMewD-rQgFDOXsoXNalql28qKWlbR3hQfrSEOZOW25KqPPlDphGhc4WzA_LsNKtqptyhR9UoCAzM6LDHUFJd42tYs8viOXjC8A_07ZPoX-dmDMjqyC2MhKSb_30Bhz2GhSeo9XrG6kF2qIGv9d/w424-h640/18%20DSC_5010.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><p>To sew the scarf, I just cut my fabric in half, right along the center fold perpendicular to the selvedge edges, and then sewed those right sides together while matching the plaid. Then I folded the whole long rectangle right sides together and stitched all around the edges, leaving a space to pull it through to the right side, and also adding in some cotton lace that’s been languishing in my stash for years to finish the short ends. Ta-da! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnmef63ibWB6SOw5iTkWjGI8x2JN7hRzK96hgrzYKpuAqePPNMptKamPY3UykK7gBO_VCilo4f0rVUniegatL7t6bTKoim62FyBg-HrSQ3TqRNRYiyC0NiAparXEdQjmdywuFAH6cDWpNU_xIbFtyW9XGyOZBI7xgur-tw27VStuyiH0k3lclANWoSwzV/s4928/02%20scarf%20close%20up.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4928" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnmef63ibWB6SOw5iTkWjGI8x2JN7hRzK96hgrzYKpuAqePPNMptKamPY3UykK7gBO_VCilo4f0rVUniegatL7t6bTKoim62FyBg-HrSQ3TqRNRYiyC0NiAparXEdQjmdywuFAH6cDWpNU_xIbFtyW9XGyOZBI7xgur-tw27VStuyiH0k3lclANWoSwzV/w640-h424/02%20scarf%20close%20up.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>The knit top is a beautiful modal/spandex blend with a fantastic striped texture. I wanted something a little more on the slim fitted side since this skirt is so high-waisted. This shirt is another Love Notions pattern, the Rockford Raglan. I used View D which is the more fitted and sweatshirt style, with bands and cuffs, but I omitted them both for a more simple streamlined (and less bulky for tucking) hemmed finish. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRmnJgoz99qKVAkFbsE1gEUqDb4Mnm-3jcNAr8kuKf4BjgVQANIgL0a6jpCOPJpu2Lw8w6Pb_h9iVTL_hbJK8gnBqi4yOilMbxF7uMPT592N9CVL6tfogzp-LEpXLd9CSwkqPdVJocXB9NZ4SvWz8GS0JKWxY6Ea5AHeBrkJ6eF3ekTrx7LUrvQmjmx6v/s4928/6%20hand%20in%20pocket%20close%20up.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4928" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRmnJgoz99qKVAkFbsE1gEUqDb4Mnm-3jcNAr8kuKf4BjgVQANIgL0a6jpCOPJpu2Lw8w6Pb_h9iVTL_hbJK8gnBqi4yOilMbxF7uMPT592N9CVL6tfogzp-LEpXLd9CSwkqPdVJocXB9NZ4SvWz8GS0JKWxY6Ea5AHeBrkJ6eF3ekTrx7LUrvQmjmx6v/w640-h424/6%20hand%20in%20pocket%20close%20up.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijBb_CDeuP99E60york8Nup0UCkWRsxCJmJOdoGHzBW8coSPeRbIPRlGMpetr80MRuHyiZIj32wK7LXjFL8GYlJXad8mA7dc6DUoUgSRK6p3BUvf2J5dvvgEqng31s_4yyzKVEBKJvBdqB2zgMQDx2by2es_DDeSKkqrv-hYjJz9Nudhl3RrfFq5GwPj0W/s4928/16.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4928" data-original-width="3264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijBb_CDeuP99E60york8Nup0UCkWRsxCJmJOdoGHzBW8coSPeRbIPRlGMpetr80MRuHyiZIj32wK7LXjFL8GYlJXad8mA7dc6DUoUgSRK6p3BUvf2J5dvvgEqng31s_4yyzKVEBKJvBdqB2zgMQDx2by2es_DDeSKkqrv-hYjJz9Nudhl3RrfFq5GwPj0W/w424-h640/16.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><p>I love the way the raised stripes meet at the shoulder seams. I’m always on the lookout for a solid color fabric that boasts interesting texture which adds a touch of oomph to a simple piece. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35bXFcncz8037ShDt0PSi79H8NbpKLuuMHSTJUp1_yr28DGAYGdrxAXpGCLl-DFMemF9cDYOcF5tcxgxfWSnCRDtN3x0rzxNQJxfKXPJhlxw4QX9vwyehcsWOeY7_JPerGFImI2pLC4Jo76wdmvsW3sZ55uLOgYRVFPatRdcw8IB-txT8sR63LLZK6R7P/s4928/11%20raglan%20neckline.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4928" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35bXFcncz8037ShDt0PSi79H8NbpKLuuMHSTJUp1_yr28DGAYGdrxAXpGCLl-DFMemF9cDYOcF5tcxgxfWSnCRDtN3x0rzxNQJxfKXPJhlxw4QX9vwyehcsWOeY7_JPerGFImI2pLC4Jo76wdmvsW3sZ55uLOgYRVFPatRdcw8IB-txT8sR63LLZK6R7P/w640-h424/11%20raglan%20neckline.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiri4HLDVCUQhT7IO8t73kdigjow8cp0rcEHVHzGTlSXXxSa9TkbWUcRQrgCTb0JMUm18qY9LjyH_xkwAMogNzlrQ8dyUWO8t8XGq2Ed3kLgoIk6UbmMYxpOxShMJLnrVtbcuxjYgH_W_poPM8sM5fcAgRCY0Q9uuPcptMVdlq2GlLgYQirb6d7jO-oQYAQ/s4928/12%20raglan.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4928" data-original-width="3264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiri4HLDVCUQhT7IO8t73kdigjow8cp0rcEHVHzGTlSXXxSa9TkbWUcRQrgCTb0JMUm18qY9LjyH_xkwAMogNzlrQ8dyUWO8t8XGq2Ed3kLgoIk6UbmMYxpOxShMJLnrVtbcuxjYgH_W_poPM8sM5fcAgRCY0Q9uuPcptMVdlq2GlLgYQirb6d7jO-oQYAQ/w424-h640/12%20raglan.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><p>Unexpected bonus top! Because the wool yardage is so wide, I was able to fit a tee out of the leftovers. This woven shirt is a severely hacked Hey June Key Largo Top, and it’s the smallest, slimmest woven tee I have found and I love that there are no bust darts, which makes this a very quick sew. For kicks, I used the houndstoothier side of the fabric as the right side, and this adds a teeny bit of contrast. This wool is so smooth, there’s nothing itchy at all about this shirt. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNmdp3LA6G0YiLzUjSNwCB997MEm8KRkZSQUJETeEMN6RDcaeyixa2y_bXRioIGfeH8ljwcWjaJrlXtG7fXFgS0MfYvHVDdu9Q3icF_XY6X_mhUkFn7PPEyTtcW1gqpiLTni33iUOI9rtqo6go-k6fi1XWOCPimqno29oi2rfWMMRbYGLbkPPt7dQfLgfB/s4928/8%20tee%20+%20skirt%20close%20up.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4928" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNmdp3LA6G0YiLzUjSNwCB997MEm8KRkZSQUJETeEMN6RDcaeyixa2y_bXRioIGfeH8ljwcWjaJrlXtG7fXFgS0MfYvHVDdu9Q3icF_XY6X_mhUkFn7PPEyTtcW1gqpiLTni33iUOI9rtqo6go-k6fi1XWOCPimqno29oi2rfWMMRbYGLbkPPt7dQfLgfB/w640-h424/8%20tee%20+%20skirt%20close%20up.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5EDnIijPaDGHSxLFgYSO_afA9s5HCM2KJw3jxGNyIS545qe8cD1PBXuVArplkZ4S8OAl2KpiFw2LtNbZ8_JjXq6TQuNiUhMPuZBgTL5EQKDSAh53dl9a_sPQ7SLsgB5bw2BpQcXWwH9KprN9IboQt8CQ6zvj_pxfIV-pGYY9GHuJXxjZS2_hG8UTxLi6/s4928/13%20tee%20neckline.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="4928" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5EDnIijPaDGHSxLFgYSO_afA9s5HCM2KJw3jxGNyIS545qe8cD1PBXuVArplkZ4S8OAl2KpiFw2LtNbZ8_JjXq6TQuNiUhMPuZBgTL5EQKDSAh53dl9a_sPQ7SLsgB5bw2BpQcXWwH9KprN9IboQt8CQ6zvj_pxfIV-pGYY9GHuJXxjZS2_hG8UTxLi6/w640-h424/13%20tee%20neckline.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivzhUxyhEJ6fLYbFOX_ndN3oyZjgaoC3qiihhWYYkvUEfbPCUwgoXhB9wGrEdOPEnu0YTzFG5O1tdpOCWgwOa1b_mMlo9AIkVaSbeVw5P3XZSOgJR7mFif9Igb65ljpKg0xAziYNZLb1WXbWJ3wUXt9ljNd-3vlN6zjRuk9HUQFE5eo9XYFGR0qRQrjnpJ/s4928/9%20tee.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4928" data-original-width="3264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivzhUxyhEJ6fLYbFOX_ndN3oyZjgaoC3qiihhWYYkvUEfbPCUwgoXhB9wGrEdOPEnu0YTzFG5O1tdpOCWgwOa1b_mMlo9AIkVaSbeVw5P3XZSOgJR7mFif9Igb65ljpKg0xAziYNZLb1WXbWJ3wUXt9ljNd-3vlN6zjRuk9HUQFE5eo9XYFGR0qRQrjnpJ/w424-h640/9%20tee.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrunGSiu-epVxJhS4XT-S2PyomvZGSIh4rECaOTHbB7-IQd0OGSQhK_g4lqhhpDQbRbdz9V9Ai8SycMjdVAVDHaaQjjTwhkVZRAQ72qwfW92YWwSfTzJoRwBy1hyphenhyphenAWK016c3IrjOGbxpbrssDiZT5uZGU1ZfWcOgAwEUr7mhWg5Sy8HYXb4zlop8G5YIxU/s4928/10%20tee%20+%20skirt.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4928" data-original-width="3264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrunGSiu-epVxJhS4XT-S2PyomvZGSIh4rECaOTHbB7-IQd0OGSQhK_g4lqhhpDQbRbdz9V9Ai8SycMjdVAVDHaaQjjTwhkVZRAQ72qwfW92YWwSfTzJoRwBy1hyphenhyphenAWK016c3IrjOGbxpbrssDiZT5uZGU1ZfWcOgAwEUr7mhWg5Sy8HYXb4zlop8G5YIxU/w424-h640/10%20tee%20+%20skirt.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><p>How’d I do? This to me is a much more upscale look, and will help get me out of my boring sweatsuit cycle. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZRamQqEIwG0gpbtMqXuyryvuEFxhyzs0sNnF8YP7w6apq2wp7iheVF2152pl_k7_xI3sivLBCw-F-B0VZZe-x6U5VZbinA7bV5WTinJYrechNELroEW3hkTcfTqAjRDSZP0oIxDu-z59pq_rN9SDjaFA2A5LpJL5MdLjCYcgD56oabs31YzjnGn7dkLY/s4928/03%20last%20pic.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4928" data-original-width="3264" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZRamQqEIwG0gpbtMqXuyryvuEFxhyzs0sNnF8YP7w6apq2wp7iheVF2152pl_k7_xI3sivLBCw-F-B0VZZe-x6U5VZbinA7bV5WTinJYrechNELroEW3hkTcfTqAjRDSZP0oIxDu-z59pq_rN9SDjaFA2A5LpJL5MdLjCYcgD56oabs31YzjnGn7dkLY/w424-h640/03%20last%20pic.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><p>Happy sewing!</p><div><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: "Playfair Display";"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>KATIE </i>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kak513/" style="background: transparent; color: #9687a1; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@kak513</a></span></span></b></div><p><b><b></b></b></p><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/knit-fabric/">KNITS</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/wool-fabric/">WOOL</a></b>, & <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/suiting-fabric/">SUITING</a></b>.</p>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-42080226950175847252024-01-26T06:00:00.002-05:002024-01-26T08:13:18.216-05:00Made By A Fabricista (And Fabric Describer!): Snow Day Pinafore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg60IcjkCb6kPsSLsCCpMfrgro3IsdQcq2NHyPBN8oUNcAMVyQ30nCiowG-xmweMf3MWUrbP6F_MeNDrO8q0uWH7rTxrMpiFr7EA8-_OE8rxcRhdFhucK3DX8ZY7gSxmZL-KD8DDZp4N3nAUKfO3CY4el4yUNCVnBoWYQzvRDd-3IgBs58LSyMegv0Rfwm/s6000/Kay%20Jan%20Cover%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg60IcjkCb6kPsSLsCCpMfrgro3IsdQcq2NHyPBN8oUNcAMVyQ30nCiowG-xmweMf3MWUrbP6F_MeNDrO8q0uWH7rTxrMpiFr7EA8-_OE8rxcRhdFhucK3DX8ZY7gSxmZL-KD8DDZp4N3nAUKfO3CY4el4yUNCVnBoWYQzvRDd-3IgBs58LSyMegv0Rfwm/w426-h640/Kay%20Jan%20Cover%201.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>Hi everyone! I’m <b><i><a href="http://blog.fabricmartfabrics.com/2023/09/behind-scenes-employee-spotlight_01939923727.html">Kayla</a></i></b>, one of the fabric describers here at Fabric Mart. But today I’m coming to you from the blog! I made this Gambit Dress from Mood Fabrics (shh don’t tell) in a small plaid cotton. This fabric actually never went up online! We bought out a store in Scranton and got a bunch of smaller bolts of fabric. These bolts went out into our retail store! Our retail store has a whole bunch of racks of fabric that range from $1-$4, and right now we have a $5 wool rack. The fabric I grabbed was on the $3.99 rack! Because the store fabric tends to be smaller quantities and leftover online fabric, we typically don’t get information on content. A quick <b><i><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Burn-Test-Chart.html">burn test</a></i></b> told me it was indeed cotton!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FhRNhFpkzZRfXhO9Rs7_a1biN7kefrdQG5Z9c3Oo4ESAb2YzwGGKVW_z0X9pQ-LRtT00-vvWYIzp4c2aEpFiL9P6WGXYJe96aRBvh5ilrOWtPl4U2-4fJJ7a6guRGzao5NxIGvhU1fEO98VOo0UCLd0fYwnNGUuQ78oPPX5pJ9HZyZXCQAEdKdLSqy8l/s4032/Kay%20Jan%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FhRNhFpkzZRfXhO9Rs7_a1biN7kefrdQG5Z9c3Oo4ESAb2YzwGGKVW_z0X9pQ-LRtT00-vvWYIzp4c2aEpFiL9P6WGXYJe96aRBvh5ilrOWtPl4U2-4fJJ7a6guRGzao5NxIGvhU1fEO98VOo0UCLd0fYwnNGUuQ78oPPX5pJ9HZyZXCQAEdKdLSqy8l/w640-h480/Kay%20Jan%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUBPe6Exc7Ky4nH2pJpdZtyu9nU8IxhQNqYfdb0cTDZb9NzOVKwHOIGjQAV2NuWRd-BxqNFg6qvav0s-kc9hbZSKceYM7aS2JB6bMFGMudKmpM0av-A-0QHaV7xYBkVe_cnP2Bgp3jushluPzK3hVSy05ZDgCmlu2Vs48YS4OXD0xDWnBoJuGHE6fa-5YC/s4032/Kay%20Jan%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUBPe6Exc7Ky4nH2pJpdZtyu9nU8IxhQNqYfdb0cTDZb9NzOVKwHOIGjQAV2NuWRd-BxqNFg6qvav0s-kc9hbZSKceYM7aS2JB6bMFGMudKmpM0av-A-0QHaV7xYBkVe_cnP2Bgp3jushluPzK3hVSy05ZDgCmlu2Vs48YS4OXD0xDWnBoJuGHE6fa-5YC/w480-h640/Kay%20Jan%203.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I was originally aiming for a wool for this project, but knew the cotton would be a little bit easier to work with and maintain. One of the sides is brushed, which I decided to use as the wrong side. </p><p>With my fabric washed and dried I got to work on the pattern. I hadn’t used a pattern printed from the web before and thought lining up all the pages was a bit tricky. But I got it taped and cut and went to work on the skirt!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXcrg_GWugGeZ36jI_saPCzpBiJusFn7shtrJCKGcCe1YKd6yu0BrjV_XWnOYLHMhwOEBN0cwgDSVjVqHFsfrqRdfBlEmnMUH8LISftmjOeyFUnHFP0N5D8OEL4yJ9o1PyR8a57iBBolJ5ODUThDBgM7Kj8hXu9FFBPYeDpp5In4a_p9AWb8G3g0KQxJdR/s4032/Kay%20Jan%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXcrg_GWugGeZ36jI_saPCzpBiJusFn7shtrJCKGcCe1YKd6yu0BrjV_XWnOYLHMhwOEBN0cwgDSVjVqHFsfrqRdfBlEmnMUH8LISftmjOeyFUnHFP0N5D8OEL4yJ9o1PyR8a57iBBolJ5ODUThDBgM7Kj8hXu9FFBPYeDpp5In4a_p9AWb8G3g0KQxJdR/w480-h640/Kay%20Jan%204.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Hm. Well. Didn’t consider that. But that’s ok! As the lovely Bernadette Banner would say, “piecing is period”, so let’s try to piece that bit on. I folded back the pattern (leaving extra room for seam allowance).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEithlkF6Sn3E8cExQSmbRpXuwl-sSU2FjLNSuIqrT2X7tMJBZvJnqK81PCm3BCOjNExSFrGnB9PlIxzl3Wd39y8u-k7yHurt00pVvp9UNQlz-3BJ6PnMXS9DXtJ8HnLcLE7izpf_p78q_he404yoGDqGJdGkIuXR0PG6Sh-IJOwWOOFdtKEpvv87RMcthSv/s4032/Kay%20Jan%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEithlkF6Sn3E8cExQSmbRpXuwl-sSU2FjLNSuIqrT2X7tMJBZvJnqK81PCm3BCOjNExSFrGnB9PlIxzl3Wd39y8u-k7yHurt00pVvp9UNQlz-3BJ6PnMXS9DXtJ8HnLcLE7izpf_p78q_he404yoGDqGJdGkIuXR0PG6Sh-IJOwWOOFdtKEpvv87RMcthSv/w480-h640/Kay%20Jan%205.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Flipped the pattern for the piece, using only the best pattern weight I had available. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuC2t5rm4lhaxCwlU2gU3OwJi7WgUsYOcmcicSeXG2VstpGI0tFMW2w02X42QEDud0kK3k2AynxEVv57hjjUwAHVYL8Tcx0toetvwtqZzdRR2d89PidDex-7iHajbXS50RvRHhadkf1T0ysqh8RPba0trhrzDpODFMEfAJXft3_scIDFrg_lczf-RicIjg/s4032/Kay%20Jan%206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuC2t5rm4lhaxCwlU2gU3OwJi7WgUsYOcmcicSeXG2VstpGI0tFMW2w02X42QEDud0kK3k2AynxEVv57hjjUwAHVYL8Tcx0toetvwtqZzdRR2d89PidDex-7iHajbXS50RvRHhadkf1T0ysqh8RPba0trhrzDpODFMEfAJXft3_scIDFrg_lczf-RicIjg/w480-h640/Kay%20Jan%206.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>And cut out so many skirt panels and the bodice.</p><p>I cut those extra bits on the selvedge, so I didn’t feel the need to finish them off. I did do French seams on the rest of the skirt!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAR7O00rjO0m7E7L8ArSgwYRcH4eQ5OOTUPKJ_ds995OnqpTBeCmTzQuvk1mzfibrRZ_4QlG9mumzBwC_B54BeikreSsJWuklkROTotNnguWbmzD1mha_AAG0Rw6UmfLyWgf_m9IpIm6fqlSG586VhRxCNDIs0zYTmnbf6qM6E1ZQJCOWIIIvYGyzfGFF/s4032/Kay%20Jan%207.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAR7O00rjO0m7E7L8ArSgwYRcH4eQ5OOTUPKJ_ds995OnqpTBeCmTzQuvk1mzfibrRZ_4QlG9mumzBwC_B54BeikreSsJWuklkROTotNnguWbmzD1mha_AAG0Rw6UmfLyWgf_m9IpIm6fqlSG586VhRxCNDIs0zYTmnbf6qM6E1ZQJCOWIIIvYGyzfGFF/w480-h640/Kay%20Jan%207.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>The sewing up of this piece is fairly straight forward. Except for the armscyes. The actual written directions are pretty vague and I could not figure out how I was supposed to do them. “Fold the raw edges of your armscyes inward 1/2″ and press. With the folded seam allowances together, pull the armscyes to be partially inside out to sew along the pressed fold.” Partially inside out? Completely lost on me. I scoured youtube looking for videos of other people making this dress and the few I found conveniently didn’t discuss finishing these off. Trying not to get bogged down I decided to just fold in the seam allowance and top stitch them. Not as clean as whatever wizardry Mood used but it gets the job done!</p><p>All that’s left is to attach the bodice to the skirt, insert the zipper, and hem! Fabric Mart got in a ton of invisible zippers in all sorts of colors from that store buy out, so I was able to snag the perfect zipper. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp22JT7ZMqG6Yb1_1dngS-k_lzdDjrkCKxv-1B3p0kmiQ-F_L-sYM9Of8F5vddQ0r6-Sl6ZfHvbHKzdcO0SCHmkx2KbPxCOWRsgJOkTNJxduw6JUuSvbJnVwQB2psttQsVrJrBmdjBD3D49NDixLANL7iumCCpJ6dAN3DKGf0RU1Z8Xzhyz0EWK-YLN-gf/s4032/Kay%20Jan%208.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp22JT7ZMqG6Yb1_1dngS-k_lzdDjrkCKxv-1B3p0kmiQ-F_L-sYM9Of8F5vddQ0r6-Sl6ZfHvbHKzdcO0SCHmkx2KbPxCOWRsgJOkTNJxduw6JUuSvbJnVwQB2psttQsVrJrBmdjBD3D49NDixLANL7iumCCpJ6dAN3DKGf0RU1Z8Xzhyz0EWK-YLN-gf/w640-h480/Kay%20Jan%208.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>(A little birdy told me we might be doing zipper bundles for the website soon, so keep an eye out!)</i></p><p>And it’s done! I’ve got a couple fit issues in the bust area but since I intend on wearing shirts and sweaters under this I’m not too concerned. I’d rather it be a little baggy. The skirt is full and beautifully swooshy. I’ll definitely be using the skirt pattern for other things. My pieced skirt isn’t invisible but I think it blends in pretty well! Definitely shows that this piece was hand made, and in my opinion not in a bad way!</p><p>If you’re ever in the southeastern PA area and want to visit us, the retail store is open Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p! It’s the same building where we store all the online fabrics, and where your orders are cut and shipped! Come see and touch all the wonderful fabrics we have in, and find your next project hidden in the fabric racks!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbUcsmxksl8i4WP81anHI7RVLvAlLYOE0TSwrLEXUtS2pDch1hBqUhlJM0DeddyyBmp0xyumHPCqVzIfdnksq4OGkQlJPIyN3Kj89wam_7Yn7y7zOY6zIXTW0RSWQnuTsSGZQk6INtqWkfP6ZP029qhQRZFKoFVCaMQfA7r-0TbeMI2Td-8mGf6LUowbF4/s4316/Photo%20Jan%2020%202018,%203%2001%2020%20AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3527" data-original-width="4316" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbUcsmxksl8i4WP81anHI7RVLvAlLYOE0TSwrLEXUtS2pDch1hBqUhlJM0DeddyyBmp0xyumHPCqVzIfdnksq4OGkQlJPIyN3Kj89wam_7Yn7y7zOY6zIXTW0RSWQnuTsSGZQk6INtqWkfP6ZP029qhQRZFKoFVCaMQfA7r-0TbeMI2Td-8mGf6LUowbF4/w640-h524/Photo%20Jan%2020%202018,%203%2001%2020%20AM.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8COj7NpC-T5XcWSRBrc5w3bePtI-Ep-WtrLk-g3VYhdcmbnVL6fE2RBsaY8L-x4tAJTV1xza2aCxuEVeMOSj29jNgZ2GgRn7W2GvZWxr51dxvRt2QnfgmZ0ftBC5faoparHJ8cPSyTtZvz_BDlvKzwRqgp97D92n1jpisK6CPx1Ruvtat6QKWB3b6ihz/s6000/Photo%20Jan%2020%202018,%203%2001%2023%20AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8COj7NpC-T5XcWSRBrc5w3bePtI-Ep-WtrLk-g3VYhdcmbnVL6fE2RBsaY8L-x4tAJTV1xza2aCxuEVeMOSj29jNgZ2GgRn7W2GvZWxr51dxvRt2QnfgmZ0ftBC5faoparHJ8cPSyTtZvz_BDlvKzwRqgp97D92n1jpisK6CPx1Ruvtat6QKWB3b6ihz/w640-h426/Photo%20Jan%2020%202018,%203%2001%2023%20AM.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha26UFPXl0I-Map2zGe8T1-8CaB9kugCzVjQ4naasSkxyyyVLrWXsvf9VjNKVj6nr3HaEjfh3QanhLLaJ0Q-WS9YOTtqz3FyhOQPYpuS-8V6YDPkpC6eIqyC1AU6rtKRKO_Kt_d7dFBAVAbghqds713sBVTsnRnyyImstDwr1ZvAiZA24K6PwOI89aXhID/s5397/Photo%20Jan%2020%202018,%203%2003%2021%20AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3577" data-original-width="5397" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha26UFPXl0I-Map2zGe8T1-8CaB9kugCzVjQ4naasSkxyyyVLrWXsvf9VjNKVj6nr3HaEjfh3QanhLLaJ0Q-WS9YOTtqz3FyhOQPYpuS-8V6YDPkpC6eIqyC1AU6rtKRKO_Kt_d7dFBAVAbghqds713sBVTsnRnyyImstDwr1ZvAiZA24K6PwOI89aXhID/w640-h424/Photo%20Jan%2020%202018,%203%2003%2021%20AM.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><i style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold; text-align: right;">KAYLA </i><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: x-large; text-align: right;">| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nebulanovem/">@nebulanovem</a></b></p><div><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/cotton-fabric/">COTTON</a></b>.</p></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-2151258797203485862024-01-22T06:00:00.004-05:002024-01-22T06:55:58.227-05:00Made by a Fabricista: Youtube Edition | Dee & Dory<p>YouTuber's Dee & Dory are back on the Fabric Mart blog today with their most recent Fabricista Makes. Make sure to click play on the video below to hear all about their fabric choices & how their projects turned out!</p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pfSMp0sjdJU?si=vau0Rjb2RDcPeXKz" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Dory:</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIErEYiKczx8Z2wF21u6p2E3GRn8jX-efVb5CA1-t47dJ6Wj-XDYayAbCzj8gmxzt6PxXMD1g8y7aaAZbpVCt7AdMsqLsEzlxVXllupciutlLjmUP9WntqiEGdWpagOroEZzeJU84qx1cmwbVq0PnSnIyvlXCUHT8aAQ0cvSV_Jf78i8EHxYWHo0do8a5L/s4032/IMG_2247.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1961" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIErEYiKczx8Z2wF21u6p2E3GRn8jX-efVb5CA1-t47dJ6Wj-XDYayAbCzj8gmxzt6PxXMD1g8y7aaAZbpVCt7AdMsqLsEzlxVXllupciutlLjmUP9WntqiEGdWpagOroEZzeJU84qx1cmwbVq0PnSnIyvlXCUHT8aAQ0cvSV_Jf78i8EHxYWHo0do8a5L/w195-h400/IMG_2247.HEIC" width="195" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuIUlFASRAs8iWMb5pRfj1cMzZjdVkhLSPGupjccc_G7rgC93qF4VZxB7I93cBZBa3Kke8_bY59mK95dgDaDYKxxacDHyJY8Lnk48YuXwmmz6s4ZqJddYdN8h7eXhRY5F4dYQBGK4qFRrOQP1xICdM0b-laLAJKFQyqM09BVNjWCP5BLoUTGgfLq5cMz4W/s4031/IMG_2248.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4031" data-original-width="2062" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuIUlFASRAs8iWMb5pRfj1cMzZjdVkhLSPGupjccc_G7rgC93qF4VZxB7I93cBZBa3Kke8_bY59mK95dgDaDYKxxacDHyJY8Lnk48YuXwmmz6s4ZqJddYdN8h7eXhRY5F4dYQBGK4qFRrOQP1xICdM0b-laLAJKFQyqM09BVNjWCP5BLoUTGgfLq5cMz4W/w205-h400/IMG_2248.HEIC" width="205" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5DZCQW2Z4aaU3tSKWktKalaa7QtyW3-FONsh3cv3VrD_jil68eHmkmzYZZSHu06T8Y-hLZ96TprSbwh91U7A_wKF0-7Ttvg4Pt1byanBO50X0jnQjqC2Q9pnCcnCvgz-ePzRF1wdDS1N3smU2xAd-Fbe2LAPeyUFzaY7i6ZlgW2FoZBD3KpR_ZjkKe5y/s4032/IMG_2250.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2146" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5DZCQW2Z4aaU3tSKWktKalaa7QtyW3-FONsh3cv3VrD_jil68eHmkmzYZZSHu06T8Y-hLZ96TprSbwh91U7A_wKF0-7Ttvg4Pt1byanBO50X0jnQjqC2Q9pnCcnCvgz-ePzRF1wdDS1N3smU2xAd-Fbe2LAPeyUFzaY7i6ZlgW2FoZBD3KpR_ZjkKe5y/w213-h400/IMG_2250.heic" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div>I made a fun jumper/dress using Cotton Shirting Poplin with 20% stretch! This fabric was so easy to work with. My machine loved it and so did I. I used a vintage Butterick pattern 4205 and the fabric was the best choice for it. It gave it a bit of a more “modern” touch. It has 1/4” elastic in the waist, which I also got at FabricMartFabrics. This ruffle took a lot of fabric. The pattern called for 3-1/8” yards of 60” fabric. This particular cotton was 54” and I didn’t think that would be a big deal. I did order a little extra just in case. Good thing! I was able to get it out of the 3-1/2 yards but I had almost none left over and it took some finagling. I’m proud to say that it turned out great. It has a skinny belt to tie around the elastic waist. I paired it up with a denim jacket that I already had and it makes for a really cute spring dress! You can do so much with Cotton Shirting Poplin. It’s one of my favorite fabrics. And it is wrinkle free, after washing it in cold water and drying it on low. </div><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Dee:</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIy4pvD6cCjueezspP6EE6ReiIqmXn60rzRq3aMKTIYBTpGtm58sYy74HURKSCA97cad2RPZlJq5qtACmFG80fqq_SUtc174ovR4VvB9c9l4aSO2E-Sd_wcKLESB-Lta9MtcOt8_2SRQLPiE1dW2lZBtw7iujb4vX-fnR9b-oJAauyEl6OpiQBtERJ6xwj/s4032/IMG_2238.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2028" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIy4pvD6cCjueezspP6EE6ReiIqmXn60rzRq3aMKTIYBTpGtm58sYy74HURKSCA97cad2RPZlJq5qtACmFG80fqq_SUtc174ovR4VvB9c9l4aSO2E-Sd_wcKLESB-Lta9MtcOt8_2SRQLPiE1dW2lZBtw7iujb4vX-fnR9b-oJAauyEl6OpiQBtERJ6xwj/w201-h400/IMG_2238.HEIC" width="201" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-4JDRMh_pCnBF1TXmnY_3G_lHWJvQQj6sdRxuknTyxIb15C4wMiBGlOHRbzBaOxC2PQ3GtLPo0t9iQN-raygAWBZcAIPprLbPAoq7bWniTKMaxdNF5vVlfYmdGHuQSK60Qf1xvdUPTuHQlxlVKiA_ytpr7_gKG7kr9elL5NHKHEMvwNHhtKcTvPJEOJm/s3992/IMG_2239.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3992" data-original-width="2336" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-4JDRMh_pCnBF1TXmnY_3G_lHWJvQQj6sdRxuknTyxIb15C4wMiBGlOHRbzBaOxC2PQ3GtLPo0t9iQN-raygAWBZcAIPprLbPAoq7bWniTKMaxdNF5vVlfYmdGHuQSK60Qf1xvdUPTuHQlxlVKiA_ytpr7_gKG7kr9elL5NHKHEMvwNHhtKcTvPJEOJm/w234-h400/IMG_2239.HEIC" width="234" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWZnlpWnkUdNj3vSPWHRLSfB8FSZgEFbpl2D-MdwQU272pT3TBafCl9epOK38aUoa4zC-54JR-e-wPJ5nRdYkjawQbq0ssUOhMxGvhAemT4WHsDmIwbVpw6zE-xBSEVBWWIXfcDYjHvUB_94rV_1mkc1R6_1befuloXu_xWlPdA3bU1yGpYjfVVzHQ5aj/s4032/IMG_2240.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPWZnlpWnkUdNj3vSPWHRLSfB8FSZgEFbpl2D-MdwQU272pT3TBafCl9epOK38aUoa4zC-54JR-e-wPJ5nRdYkjawQbq0ssUOhMxGvhAemT4WHsDmIwbVpw6zE-xBSEVBWWIXfcDYjHvUB_94rV_1mkc1R6_1befuloXu_xWlPdA3bU1yGpYjfVVzHQ5aj/w300-h400/IMG_2240.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>The fabric chosen for the make this month was a stretch poplin shirting of a 97% cotton with 3% Lycra blend. The pattern was called a plaid check with burgundy and black being the colors. This stretch Poplin is 54 inches wide and it machine washed up beautifully and dried without any issues. This was a perfect fabric choice for McCall’s pattern L 9502 to achieve the look that I desired.</div><p>The dress itself has an inverted waistline with a line skirt. The fitted bodice featured a small section of gathers at the bust line and at the back under each shoulder blade area. The dress has Raglan sleeves with bands at the wrist. The neckline also has a neck band and small seam opening at the neck opening. One of the easiest neck openings I have ever made. Both the wrist and neck bands were made using the wrong side of the dress fabric which is a solid black contrast in color! The sleeves are Raglan sleeves of two pieces, a front and back sleeve. Easy to piece together!</p><p>Closure was a 22 inch lap style zipper in the back and it went in much better than I had anticipated. The back neck closure called for two loops sewed to the neck band and buttons along with a hook and an eye. As I am always looking for an easier way to achieve a closure, I attached a ribbon to the back neck band and closed the neck band with a bow.</p><p>The stretch Lycra Poplin shirting was so easy to work with that I will make it a choice for future makes. Thank you Fabric Mart! </p><p><br /></p><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>DEE & DORY </i>| <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCKh8ZZBA2wHXiCNyA4oRAQ/featured" style="background: transparent; color: #9687a1; cursor: pointer; outline: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">designdreamers</a></span></b></p><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/cotton-fabric/">COTTON</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/poplin-fabric/">POPLIN</a></b>, & <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/shirting-and-blouse-weight-fabric/">SHIRTING</a></b>.</p>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-27842686717838913162024-01-19T06:00:00.001-05:002024-01-19T06:00:00.176-05:00Made By A Fabricista: Cargo Style Jeans!<p>Happy Friday All!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoMdois9zp7n0Sc3EibgTOC9PfNbwP6K31IW0jPGvNZj0ayBxe4c4fgedNLtmDFuJP_lhaxr-FXk1cjO_TCcivl9lwNSPH-i_mBa828tj9X1Uumj3MX_s7otG23q4u3YEsYAzayMqbyTyle1DpvtZwRKmbJrS5-nC9vcNA2DNbPzamUrOHeO1eYpc5goS/s5184/Marica1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoMdois9zp7n0Sc3EibgTOC9PfNbwP6K31IW0jPGvNZj0ayBxe4c4fgedNLtmDFuJP_lhaxr-FXk1cjO_TCcivl9lwNSPH-i_mBa828tj9X1Uumj3MX_s7otG23q4u3YEsYAzayMqbyTyle1DpvtZwRKmbJrS5-nC9vcNA2DNbPzamUrOHeO1eYpc5goS/w426-h640/Marica1.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><p>I am excited to be back blogging and sharing my makes! It has been a while since I photographed a make. In 2024, I plan to be more consistent in sharing tips and photos of my makes via social media and my personal blog. The later part of 2023 took me for a rough roller coaster ride. Due to some health challenges in November and several visits to the doctor, I decided to focus more on my physical and mental health and sewing fell by the wayside. I am better, stronger and mentally ready to tackle 2024 in full force.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKw_rq8GRg-Ms7zXJmZpAzjSvD3YXF7L4eAkEAu0ji-DccnpqP_QqsWHV6xKl6IlO4tD0_Gb4e-dNKXT-3m7rrobfBi5gxlznOZe9ZFdc3luKrK5MS1BXrHjy0T8SvvMw9S8UzeLyWbY4WJUle0FQnIyuR6WUZxqlVDHqsIMAB1Y6HPuTaXRBK2Q0ocg3t/s1800/PatternME2054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1309" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKw_rq8GRg-Ms7zXJmZpAzjSvD3YXF7L4eAkEAu0ji-DccnpqP_QqsWHV6xKl6IlO4tD0_Gb4e-dNKXT-3m7rrobfBi5gxlznOZe9ZFdc3luKrK5MS1BXrHjy0T8SvvMw9S8UzeLyWbY4WJUle0FQnIyuR6WUZxqlVDHqsIMAB1Y6HPuTaXRBK2Q0ocg3t/w466-h640/PatternME2054.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><p>I have had this KNOW ME (ME2054) pattern in my stash since it was released and wanted to make it for my last blogpost of 2023. I had the pants cut and ready to sew back in November but didn’t get started until the 2nd day of January. I was determine to get it done as my first project of 2024 and would not move from the machine until progress was made. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir00SsPDIMCjr1oj8pxflOrTqlSIvuPzn1RiIcIBJcpWwk1phiyAEiKIh4CC_9eLV-s9MnR9vTsJ4A7JVGk2ZimpDJ5RBNNFnYGSEpTJBsU6lyQwRGoVlvGJgngWQLYovu6pCha99FOJkHZWtl_RfGYbw1LihKMDHyjIuXSRXfDUYPYLd9Wc12rTyswDp6/s5184/Marica2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir00SsPDIMCjr1oj8pxflOrTqlSIvuPzn1RiIcIBJcpWwk1phiyAEiKIh4CC_9eLV-s9MnR9vTsJ4A7JVGk2ZimpDJ5RBNNFnYGSEpTJBsU6lyQwRGoVlvGJgngWQLYovu6pCha99FOJkHZWtl_RfGYbw1LihKMDHyjIuXSRXfDUYPYLd9Wc12rTyswDp6/w426-h640/Marica2.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><p>I actually wanted to make it with all the pockets exactly like the pattern envelope but after doing a fit test by basting the seams, I fell in love with just the 2 top ones. I plan to make them again with all the bells and whistles before the end of the year either for myself or my daughter. She absolutely love the fit and how they turned out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarctRElJNO9-OTs2I8WIKNjQAgkMCyB75Jcv8Gv64l95UQe6Cjw35ccc27OYGzQkaYp5BP7bewSKh_sQ5-SAL1bI-2O0vtT8QY826_B16QayPjVqyKq2odVv5KjWjxmgqkcb2E-zUhkMOdwT7NZkGV7KpXEFrYDGdc_XiV-q8Lbh2oFmsvL3IY40Cd3un/s5184/Marica3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarctRElJNO9-OTs2I8WIKNjQAgkMCyB75Jcv8Gv64l95UQe6Cjw35ccc27OYGzQkaYp5BP7bewSKh_sQ5-SAL1bI-2O0vtT8QY826_B16QayPjVqyKq2odVv5KjWjxmgqkcb2E-zUhkMOdwT7NZkGV7KpXEFrYDGdc_XiV-q8Lbh2oFmsvL3IY40Cd3un/w426-h640/Marica3.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p>Here are some tips when making this pattern:</p><p>1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I highly suggest that you use a cotton sateen or fabric with a little bit of stretch if you are on the curvy side. I do feel that the fit is so much better.</p><p>2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>If you decide to use a stretch fabric, grade if necessary and size down at least 1 size based on the hip measurement. I decided to cut the 18 based on my hip measurement but could have sized down to the 16 for the exact hip measurement due to the negative ease. I also noticed that the waist for the 18 was about 3- 4 inches more than my natural waist so the cross over distorted one of the pockets as I have to pull it more for a better fit at the waist.</p><p>3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Make a muslin if you need to check the crotch and waist fit. I lucked out this time with the crotch fit as this pattern is curvy girl friendly but I would highly recommend that you make a muslin first.</p><p>For the next version, I would grade the 14 to the 16 at the side waist. I would definitely cut the 16 in the back and the 14 in the front and make the necessary adjustments to the waistband. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVh6gzBlROTCsdIBzd7un943Oh7R2_iswBQTbG0JdrunXQgNy8Z-UYkIn9HTEnI_inGTE2fV27IsI6BS23a5X6mLpHlECt0itZ8duD_Szg-rW4cJ_UcULbiyKXtWeDRRN5G8TjqiSxnmdauolPWSs57rlzfb1NUayU4ICio2yOWT0jnIPM7FlmD4Ae_6P/s5184/Marica4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVh6gzBlROTCsdIBzd7un943Oh7R2_iswBQTbG0JdrunXQgNy8Z-UYkIn9HTEnI_inGTE2fV27IsI6BS23a5X6mLpHlECt0itZ8duD_Szg-rW4cJ_UcULbiyKXtWeDRRN5G8TjqiSxnmdauolPWSs57rlzfb1NUayU4ICio2yOWT0jnIPM7FlmD4Ae_6P/w426-h640/Marica4.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><p>In closing, I also made this cute VickiSews Rory tank pattern that I have been wanting to make. This fabric is from my ponte knit stash that I purchased a while pack from Fabric Mart. I have about 2 bins full of ponte knit that I have accumulated over the years. I definitely plan to sew down my pattern and ponte knit stash in 2024 using 2 new patterns each month. I have another 3 patterns in queue and can’t wait to share.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWBujMk3Tr3aOIIgJ00gbaqdTl0NqqNQyQZUayvCGailEIqbTIB_276siVefQabVfTZlKSipHjxYQ55mSm-Nh0HMP23fjg_ZD78vrEOKrZXbOq8t08LEkGvs4OJ0bIdXz4Svgp5EQF_FEGHe2GoxGPtCBRqLGnhA8maY8f4Jwe41zakQBxnyRTI0ovuCwk/s5184/Marica5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWBujMk3Tr3aOIIgJ00gbaqdTl0NqqNQyQZUayvCGailEIqbTIB_276siVefQabVfTZlKSipHjxYQ55mSm-Nh0HMP23fjg_ZD78vrEOKrZXbOq8t08LEkGvs4OJ0bIdXz4Svgp5EQF_FEGHe2GoxGPtCBRqLGnhA8maY8f4Jwe41zakQBxnyRTI0ovuCwk/w426-h640/Marica5.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><p>Be sure to subscribe to my blog as I am officially approved to start the sewing classes this year with my local City Parks and Recreation department and will be finalizing the dates really soon. Thank you for hanging with me throughout the years!! I claim 2024 will find you all in great spirit and health!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg25_dT66_cbDxi_EIUkREmkHx-vCfQn1Q8eJkMWvPXvcUTc-wi4aZ1Qt4S8RVl8w3TTNx_fwSZ3FmooSPCtfFGKxUoXe7CXtPOSPOWKQB4SQoLSKXB0IEW-LNNDhnu4jX0f7f7azfJ3FGuT0-AF5RM7IzKCQMfu8AwxIRp3EfRPtpVFlRSila6CO4sMtDW/s5184/Marica6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg25_dT66_cbDxi_EIUkREmkHx-vCfQn1Q8eJkMWvPXvcUTc-wi4aZ1Qt4S8RVl8w3TTNx_fwSZ3FmooSPCtfFGKxUoXe7CXtPOSPOWKQB4SQoLSKXB0IEW-LNNDhnu4jX0f7f7azfJ3FGuT0-AF5RM7IzKCQMfu8AwxIRp3EfRPtpVFlRSila6CO4sMtDW/w426-h640/Marica6.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>One Love,</p><div><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>MARICA </i>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heymaricamitchell/">@heymaricamitchell</a></span></b></div><div><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/denim-fabric/">DENIM</a></b>.</p></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-3179048789899497632024-01-15T06:00:00.001-05:002024-01-15T06:00:00.139-05:00Made By A Fabricista: Youtube Edition - Marty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKYW_OFDe6AaDO-o2DxoaEz6QBUDuut5MVmkLDDRlXPC2NMFelOgav3AMayvOBj3BzoRZUwp7iDL7JdhUEIZQXv1QX3CBTP5dWvjcSl77e7uo2mvernAIqaGBAzBsBf4noYKr1Y2vlcsqmqvHlKtRFYfc63aqMgnNyv0r8r0Jsc-mzVXMUN0UxG4dvN5H/s4032/Eyelet%20fin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKYW_OFDe6AaDO-o2DxoaEz6QBUDuut5MVmkLDDRlXPC2NMFelOgav3AMayvOBj3BzoRZUwp7iDL7JdhUEIZQXv1QX3CBTP5dWvjcSl77e7uo2mvernAIqaGBAzBsBf4noYKr1Y2vlcsqmqvHlKtRFYfc63aqMgnNyv0r8r0Jsc-mzVXMUN0UxG4dvN5H/w640-h480/Eyelet%20fin.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Hello everyone. This is a project in the making and honestly, one I am very excited about. I had the idea to play with 14th-century clothing a bit more and this is... well the beginning. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPfWlNt0Iw7FudlZj_oMqpGAaAFF0SK_WlzmWJIrTaF3pe7FVThQiCwVbItEzMyEC48cqxW49QuVW8SV5aqUWF7tPgOYovPLdCLRoDoPCxghW2dkdgMT4U_ttHPh6Gm6O3Sk2ZVDVd-dk5CPBPxh5prJvFrNkZGdTftoM-xi5jeQLRPWAnnlS2BgFsuL59/s4032/eyelet%20measured.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPfWlNt0Iw7FudlZj_oMqpGAaAFF0SK_WlzmWJIrTaF3pe7FVThQiCwVbItEzMyEC48cqxW49QuVW8SV5aqUWF7tPgOYovPLdCLRoDoPCxghW2dkdgMT4U_ttHPh6Gm6O3Sk2ZVDVd-dk5CPBPxh5prJvFrNkZGdTftoM-xi5jeQLRPWAnnlS2BgFsuL59/w640-h480/eyelet%20measured.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>A lot of research goes into building a historical wardrobe, and by this point in two decades of sewing, I feel like a lot of it comes naturally to me. Especially as I have focused primarily on big historical builds a lot in the past few years.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYPlWPQ5Nza2cCiA1WabRTnkKlBa_T-_CuQLGGnTsN14TSCs684FNAuOsLtyeC15jP1MG1dCzeS2F7yfJe30bf2NReVib26CzCofopw4qWOxNc4_LKnhqfVdIQoWlKfXiGQ6j9X4rWzOZgUlnhwG8E5TNBVsrJ9BAhjKurkFl2PUrbNpc_JtYeySxcMeg/s4032/Eyelet%20start.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYPlWPQ5Nza2cCiA1WabRTnkKlBa_T-_CuQLGGnTsN14TSCs684FNAuOsLtyeC15jP1MG1dCzeS2F7yfJe30bf2NReVib26CzCofopw4qWOxNc4_LKnhqfVdIQoWlKfXiGQ6j9X4rWzOZgUlnhwG8E5TNBVsrJ9BAhjKurkFl2PUrbNpc_JtYeySxcMeg/w640-h480/Eyelet%20start.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>For this project specifically I looked at the work of the Limbourg brothers. Specifically their Book of Hours. I chose one specific artist(s) because I wanted to be able to learn how they depicted their allegorical figures. Or the people that furthered the story. This can help sort what would have been worn in history, vs, what is artistic license. And while I'm not doing any sort of design that would be considered allegorical (yet) it is nice to have a foundation to work from.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hiMh_M9i3dvOwWhnc5ta5Efdh69pSfaOu_U_ha14FvZUJOog3G0w_eRR_-o__nwFZjmcFSFJ4Qq1cFD-cm_dyWTZk8v4g2FmyJ-00QSLgRb1GTfRPVhBVDlpILegqaXXXqFQrppngjgehwceYafm0lSEP3TbgY1wl64ayjiXqWrAjA0DGgumyTs-zSWJ/s3280/sleeve%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="2464" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hiMh_M9i3dvOwWhnc5ta5Efdh69pSfaOu_U_ha14FvZUJOog3G0w_eRR_-o__nwFZjmcFSFJ4Qq1cFD-cm_dyWTZk8v4g2FmyJ-00QSLgRb1GTfRPVhBVDlpILegqaXXXqFQrppngjgehwceYafm0lSEP3TbgY1wl64ayjiXqWrAjA0DGgumyTs-zSWJ/w480-h640/sleeve%201.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>As usual with my projects, this one got a little away from me. But for good reason. I ended up having an unexpected move in the middle of everything. But this will not prevent me from creating the project that I want! We'll just do it a little slower than originally planned.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdSqhbMtMu2sxp7S14Wn77r9EQdLvLUqSUv1SI_RTtkhXMx_6kuZbpgcR5XxJt2_aKIKl03Gidz6ho3Si1goFizyRxlY6P_LSPV4NQ3rYjUyWUnzpOTYtKe55QUIREfJ65ahJQqutMuFeRKf5kh67cpp6Pi5KTV3blK7yM3CqB3gYJe1bl-77Ob2hEr-M/s3280/sleeve%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="2464" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdSqhbMtMu2sxp7S14Wn77r9EQdLvLUqSUv1SI_RTtkhXMx_6kuZbpgcR5XxJt2_aKIKl03Gidz6ho3Si1goFizyRxlY6P_LSPV4NQ3rYjUyWUnzpOTYtKe55QUIREfJ65ahJQqutMuFeRKf5kh67cpp6Pi5KTV3blK7yM3CqB3gYJe1bl-77Ob2hEr-M/w480-h640/sleeve%202.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>But, never fear, because I plan on taking all of you along on this three-garment/part journey to my dream 14th-century outfit. Be sure to watch the video to see all of my normal chaos and hear about my plans moving forward. Next time we'll adventure to the overdress.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0KF_Z0CxJjokFh-OYsU_6xOOn8IuuCruiIpeH7s_JPdRBDgMCfbnZ5ijdnG2owu6kaHSIlM_EIzIXz_9XR3lOW-eLqyX7oEXkTKtWg9gAna88W2Eqv1_es5YnINsNueVbTIFWE-9vp6YhehiQcr1yxk8p-81RNH9CSV2Qp7JgKSQwHvRoQJecYKZwzahF/s3280/twill%20try.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3280" data-original-width="2464" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0KF_Z0CxJjokFh-OYsU_6xOOn8IuuCruiIpeH7s_JPdRBDgMCfbnZ5ijdnG2owu6kaHSIlM_EIzIXz_9XR3lOW-eLqyX7oEXkTKtWg9gAna88W2Eqv1_es5YnINsNueVbTIFWE-9vp6YhehiQcr1yxk8p-81RNH9CSV2Qp7JgKSQwHvRoQJecYKZwzahF/w480-h640/twill%20try.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Until then, pray that I can find the remaining purple fabric so I can finish this dress...</p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k3HzTHKUJ-c?si=mxpI3yge6l9XEuHb" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: large; font-weight: 700; text-align: right;"><b><i>MARTY </i>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scrappypatterns/">@scrappypatterns</a></b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: large;"><b></b></span></span></p><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories, <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/linen-fabric/">LINEN</a></b>.</p>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-20466917872312309622024-01-05T06:00:00.002-05:002024-01-05T06:00:00.140-05:00Made By A Fabricista: Sew House Seven Gathered Romey Dress in a red and black Linen/Rayon Heart fabric<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgzqn5NeOY6NmBDmVtZSb3U9a-5t08dB4Ur3E07OnW0t0gVRT-CohIM2sJ-CKI9x_ipMCUAhk78p8v-8jG6MVHGO5_XkvrWGR7DdwCBRJm9VjARGA46BkIH8WdstO_2RhuY1DET7LnRw8YkDGjkMR-rKry9wxlz0R4uHU1hBgrDO5sXFrCAzKfcyJwE-GM/s4032/Rainey%20photo%207.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgzqn5NeOY6NmBDmVtZSb3U9a-5t08dB4Ur3E07OnW0t0gVRT-CohIM2sJ-CKI9x_ipMCUAhk78p8v-8jG6MVHGO5_XkvrWGR7DdwCBRJm9VjARGA46BkIH8WdstO_2RhuY1DET7LnRw8YkDGjkMR-rKry9wxlz0R4uHU1hBgrDO5sXFrCAzKfcyJwE-GM/w480-h640/Rainey%20photo%207.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTojepQqIcWwVEEraAX1DhwhbApgVyipP_oYiZEvIqABSxfne0LotTx0oefbQmk0rOQSqqZ40ap5crj-VWgYa0_vEbcIMjwvPVXSoyq6oHUENTulfq52Z3zqOuSemjZDHpVlSJHc90nqExvh2Iv99xQde5MbvUtou8zUqE5mOFwkGJ8XqUh5RsyA0Fdd4/s2712/Rainey%20photo%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2712" data-original-width="2488" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTojepQqIcWwVEEraAX1DhwhbApgVyipP_oYiZEvIqABSxfne0LotTx0oefbQmk0rOQSqqZ40ap5crj-VWgYa0_vEbcIMjwvPVXSoyq6oHUENTulfq52Z3zqOuSemjZDHpVlSJHc90nqExvh2Iv99xQde5MbvUtou8zUqE5mOFwkGJ8XqUh5RsyA0Fdd4/w588-h640/Rainey%20photo%201.jpg" width="588" /></a></div><p>Hello sewing friends! I am so excited to share my new dress with you on the Fabricista blog for Fabric Mart today. My name is Patricia, and you can follow me on Instagram at @Hoppaheedahoe. I chose to sew the Sew House Seven Romey Gathered Dress and Top. I selected to sew the longest dress version (#3) in the<b><i><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/off-white-cherry-red-black-linen-rayon-large-heart-print-shirt-weight-woven-54w"> Off-White and Cherry Red/Black Linen/Rayon Large Heart Print Shirt Weight</a></i></b> woven fabric. I wanted to purchase this fabric almost a year ago and it sold out. I was so happy to see it was back on Fabric Mart's site. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixNmF-IpggOqmBGW75tuvBb-0MsYQyWW9qImdmv19OuyylNURLF8YROc1cahJkUZGB6SSElMzYNsKbIkCedSoxplv6Hjy2UV_H9rEFu0mNFbfonoIaaB7lIE4aj_OKkC8-_pDOHmdFcJ_LxewiqjETVJSZiwAD-x0gox3yDkedne0DPxagiqeRtSY3ftPx/s4032/Rainey%20photo%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixNmF-IpggOqmBGW75tuvBb-0MsYQyWW9qImdmv19OuyylNURLF8YROc1cahJkUZGB6SSElMzYNsKbIkCedSoxplv6Hjy2UV_H9rEFu0mNFbfonoIaaB7lIE4aj_OKkC8-_pDOHmdFcJ_LxewiqjETVJSZiwAD-x0gox3yDkedne0DPxagiqeRtSY3ftPx/w480-h640/Rainey%20photo%202.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKXKJQ_hB523dBvlH92fiE_SV4egIlOFePOr6dV0JSLNHANcm628zjh_gVTCkW5onXXchOpN2X0KWHkm3m4yyL8KpZQeqiX1HR3sww_BhYImwhrNPqPNbVDOEO0If5_5aSfxv4ZLFXMgKnTf-1td2a36a8f56XkfCaMS7mfsHkkGX3t_xOgH3gELB-UVv/s4032/Rainey%20photo%206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaKXKJQ_hB523dBvlH92fiE_SV4egIlOFePOr6dV0JSLNHANcm628zjh_gVTCkW5onXXchOpN2X0KWHkm3m4yyL8KpZQeqiX1HR3sww_BhYImwhrNPqPNbVDOEO0If5_5aSfxv4ZLFXMgKnTf-1td2a36a8f56XkfCaMS7mfsHkkGX3t_xOgH3gELB-UVv/w480-h640/Rainey%20photo%206.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>This fabric was a dream to sew! My favorite two fabrics are linen AND rayon, so a blend of these two fabrics is perfection. This pattern has a lot of ease, 7 inches for most sizes! I made the size according to my measurements and it is really big, but I love it. If you do not like a lot of ease, I would consider sizing down a few sizes and use the finished measurements to help you decide.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFySX5I3wHhvPMJvgqF2S0TyyksnDGFb5cKmOklERGa-7GE5NIVhr5NxwE14Ew6OG1r0dLSa6GIfZs152PdbhX0cOsWwW2V1EbxGEqvbDiup_4gPlY5M7wkXwZtFXLAMJZYwtsWyOh56WQxavZFKAbK8s_-w_GmdnIVbD_msd8KTuquDYtjRF-58H2jAk/s4032/Rainey%20photo%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFySX5I3wHhvPMJvgqF2S0TyyksnDGFb5cKmOklERGa-7GE5NIVhr5NxwE14Ew6OG1r0dLSa6GIfZs152PdbhX0cOsWwW2V1EbxGEqvbDiup_4gPlY5M7wkXwZtFXLAMJZYwtsWyOh56WQxavZFKAbK8s_-w_GmdnIVbD_msd8KTuquDYtjRF-58H2jAk/w480-h640/Rainey%20photo%203.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6CpKQoY3E_dZZ6eanJX-IGc6rhgRa7sLB_o3tl_qr0FdOhx_oPYxfvpJs7N_rqTFlRU4fDdrqiPibeg6Oj5KMSZlKRhex3NAvvDNBBx3VccPQ5wH_lAXEBeaWSqLEgsfLCSsGtgkZsMdS4iCIzr0pJI9GL2pMe-5W3Zslsyfxx6H_hksMcZ-xfSQh-YC-/s4032/Rainey%20photo%2010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6CpKQoY3E_dZZ6eanJX-IGc6rhgRa7sLB_o3tl_qr0FdOhx_oPYxfvpJs7N_rqTFlRU4fDdrqiPibeg6Oj5KMSZlKRhex3NAvvDNBBx3VccPQ5wH_lAXEBeaWSqLEgsfLCSsGtgkZsMdS4iCIzr0pJI9GL2pMe-5W3Zslsyfxx6H_hksMcZ-xfSQh-YC-/w480-h640/Rainey%20photo%2010.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>The Romey has a raglan, puffy sleeve that falls above the wrist, with a keyhole opening with a button and button loop closure. It is rated confident beginner, but it was really easy to sew with great instructions.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGOFR2YWFoonl4INEPTc3YTUDh6Av7kNIJmG-wdPeEMA01lF4CASok3C4CQv_4CDb86536hTDbCQjDdmXKfofeWejChqA2aYDr_Qk_IGN-q_K9F0NKdfe9s6oKQWVnAJPw1MosDykNHXCWONtmCcvIO5nFbUg_FGoPPDqM1yatrnDngsSZjZkyIyXzTLp/s4032/Rainey%20photo%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGOFR2YWFoonl4INEPTc3YTUDh6Av7kNIJmG-wdPeEMA01lF4CASok3C4CQv_4CDb86536hTDbCQjDdmXKfofeWejChqA2aYDr_Qk_IGN-q_K9F0NKdfe9s6oKQWVnAJPw1MosDykNHXCWONtmCcvIO5nFbUg_FGoPPDqM1yatrnDngsSZjZkyIyXzTLp/w480-h640/Rainey%20photo%205.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIVdJFUys9eKJcxYOcnXhv8M2q4ZyVycdDniywgM-WUSzVpkxGH6zfLLeGyOS-Bszgk5urWj59D1uloBHB3NZeSsPMz5kV27PUScy4jHtyWPVZ1XWFWtYua-wRABfEc7us5duKyIeiA_fwdEXrJHpY35Y6saiAIWyO-55bTFAT6xp6eIMpGckfoXKw_8g/s4032/Rainey%20photo%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIVdJFUys9eKJcxYOcnXhv8M2q4ZyVycdDniywgM-WUSzVpkxGH6zfLLeGyOS-Bszgk5urWj59D1uloBHB3NZeSsPMz5kV27PUScy4jHtyWPVZ1XWFWtYua-wRABfEc7us5duKyIeiA_fwdEXrJHpY35Y6saiAIWyO-55bTFAT6xp6eIMpGckfoXKw_8g/w480-h640/Rainey%20photo%204.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>There are “half patch-half inseam” pockets that are optional. I don’t know why anyone wouldn’t want pockets, and these are fun to construct! I found the skirt assembly interesting with 4 panels, 2 side panels, 2 front/back panels. There are no side seams. Instead, there are 2 off-center front seams and 2 off-center back seams. The pocket edges are sewn into the front seams, then the other side and bottom seams are sewn like traditional patch pockets. You can easily change this to a conventional patch pocket if you find this too challenging. However, the picture illustrations and several you tube sew-alongs I found made this easy to construct. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXot-8041I0H5eSITApdZer9-_8L_9mvO6foRjbz8ep5-VjZcpKxS_Ytean5aSazbGbhXb6R6mE2JAnSMUqEk3bshfcSsfWCN19C9JkmAAwRZZEIVv3_b4dolNHIlhU4hnSa_tG8DznKNGMuiymU3Zqs0IE7z-ThjGijXIQtm0MJj8j5ekKv0hHqsXCxFY/s4032/Rainey%20photo%209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXot-8041I0H5eSITApdZer9-_8L_9mvO6foRjbz8ep5-VjZcpKxS_Ytean5aSazbGbhXb6R6mE2JAnSMUqEk3bshfcSsfWCN19C9JkmAAwRZZEIVv3_b4dolNHIlhU4hnSa_tG8DznKNGMuiymU3Zqs0IE7z-ThjGijXIQtm0MJj8j5ekKv0hHqsXCxFY/w480-h640/Rainey%20photo%209.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I finished the hew using a blind hem. If you have not discovered the blind hem foot and stitch, I highly recommend it! You fold the fabric in such a way that the hem is noticeable on the inside (looks like a zig zag) but on the outside, only a few small stitches are seen and basically invisible. I really love how professional it makes my garments look and hang so beautifully!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5u48EDHKuZ3OkPtKE1g-2NNLjuFKU4F3MFCYGbThXnD9ryVPeQaCaPxUTZWAyIb58OqHO08t5MIF6vruUUNXj3EzYlQL8-aoPr-__OzMdRpJnJ2gGXgpnJSLTu1ozxE6kwTZ2vzmUiXcxxUOKVzaVUtObyY0VqCBdn4-L9ZjLWFFFvNDw8Dz3ID1EN0aA/s4032/Rainey%20photo%2012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5u48EDHKuZ3OkPtKE1g-2NNLjuFKU4F3MFCYGbThXnD9ryVPeQaCaPxUTZWAyIb58OqHO08t5MIF6vruUUNXj3EzYlQL8-aoPr-__OzMdRpJnJ2gGXgpnJSLTu1ozxE6kwTZ2vzmUiXcxxUOKVzaVUtObyY0VqCBdn4-L9ZjLWFFFvNDw8Dz3ID1EN0aA/w480-h640/Rainey%20photo%2012.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1EDvpqvgDphn2HnAwe8QqroApfrjRwNCA2aUZczLUmipaOc-OHRcLWu115XT4is8AFyH2xFIpZhzoMeIBuz6T9ghixCYdQ-cAWF59eiOUzi2T3FvrYgHXT8G8D_mrrWfJKFUZ24v-unEuL2-qRMzSepao4GIyEJO4HPEgQW5QdEVtXWkR1D2mo_j7RaeG/s4032/Rainey%20photo%2011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1EDvpqvgDphn2HnAwe8QqroApfrjRwNCA2aUZczLUmipaOc-OHRcLWu115XT4is8AFyH2xFIpZhzoMeIBuz6T9ghixCYdQ-cAWF59eiOUzi2T3FvrYgHXT8G8D_mrrWfJKFUZ24v-unEuL2-qRMzSepao4GIyEJO4HPEgQW5QdEVtXWkR1D2mo_j7RaeG/w480-h640/Rainey%20photo%2011.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>And, of course I used French seams on the inside. This is my preferred method of finishing seams. This <b><i>Sew House Seven</i></b> pattern provided instructions on constructing this garment with French seams. So, if you want to learn how this technique, this pattern holds your hand and teaches you how. The center front seam is a flat felled seam, so here is another reason to try this pattern if you want to learn this method also. These are great techniques to learn and master so when you have a pattern with instructions that are lacking, you can use these skills to create professional looking garments. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKJ-CwXKOumdBXTWnNf3FWplNIe4O9CYHNNmd8tOyctXqNvHnTemL08XyvvzTKCVkObDqFvCiBQ6V7TIFg10aSO_0TOx4faOiG_LP_2312CqtVjL4lWG5wZbGpDXS26rbt2BUJyFGCtei8IrEvhCKtHn9taVc6Xa98k19JJUBltKZw8bnJCw1_Y5xU7SW/s4032/Rainey%20photo%208.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKJ-CwXKOumdBXTWnNf3FWplNIe4O9CYHNNmd8tOyctXqNvHnTemL08XyvvzTKCVkObDqFvCiBQ6V7TIFg10aSO_0TOx4faOiG_LP_2312CqtVjL4lWG5wZbGpDXS26rbt2BUJyFGCtei8IrEvhCKtHn9taVc6Xa98k19JJUBltKZw8bnJCw1_Y5xU7SW/w480-h640/Rainey%20photo%208.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Happy Sewing,</p><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Patricia </i>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Hoppaheedahoe/">@Hoppaheedahoe</a></span></b></p><div><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/linen-fabric/">LINEN</a> & <a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/shirting-and-blouse-weight-fabric/">SHIRTING</a></b>.</p></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-24964156947742154872024-01-01T06:00:00.002-05:002024-01-02T07:37:58.276-05:00Made By A Fabricista: Sewing Elevated Basics<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiylVahB5ps8VeFgnFMso5mrD7htQ5HcCO2NT-UuI5B6XjGWpmjrzBMbsWJcouuPMA3NTwAWTKNS-0muZEWUVCL9Wk2n32-zeoNrkM66nu8CPBlgw_9jWuZ5XVSG1iMfh0NmgLUoIgOy9FA3P_fFgl9X34VYUiFth5G7ZXqYm25TbpPdNxJhCcDzN2KwHuU/s3003/Purple%20top%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3003" data-original-width="2390" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiylVahB5ps8VeFgnFMso5mrD7htQ5HcCO2NT-UuI5B6XjGWpmjrzBMbsWJcouuPMA3NTwAWTKNS-0muZEWUVCL9Wk2n32-zeoNrkM66nu8CPBlgw_9jWuZ5XVSG1iMfh0NmgLUoIgOy9FA3P_fFgl9X34VYUiFth5G7ZXqYm25TbpPdNxJhCcDzN2KwHuU/w319-h400/Purple%20top%201.jpg" width="319" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3vaYMbeVxga7o12QYG4q4mzrxPYQFxz9jHLE6KLwA5AyWuzjURYgcMQjep3jwSVGNoxCa0uCpqy4Nxb0SoTHIy9-nfT7fy_hx-l2_ETMvG46qoM_rjYnH86JSZhVpavrmAPhF6XSZaOWuGu6eRr761YA1Z_6gdnnACEGr4Dyd4u3QIv3uVfuL9bjVP1f/s4032/White%20top%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3vaYMbeVxga7o12QYG4q4mzrxPYQFxz9jHLE6KLwA5AyWuzjURYgcMQjep3jwSVGNoxCa0uCpqy4Nxb0SoTHIy9-nfT7fy_hx-l2_ETMvG46qoM_rjYnH86JSZhVpavrmAPhF6XSZaOWuGu6eRr761YA1Z_6gdnnACEGr4Dyd4u3QIv3uVfuL9bjVP1f/w300-h400/White%20top%201.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Hi fellow sewists! It’s Andrea from <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/happy.things.here/">@happy.things.here</a></b>. Today I am sharing the details on two recent pieces that were sorely needed in my wardrobe – versatile solid color tops that can be worn with a variety of bottoms and dressed up or down. I am SUCH a fan of fun prints and whimsical patterns – my self-sewn wardrobe is full of stripes, florals, and geometric prints. So every now and again, I have to take a step back and push myself to make more flexible and basic pieces…and one way I get myself going is to look for options with those little details that really elevate a piece. Of the two tops I’m sharing today, I sewed the first per the pattern as the design already included a fun detail I really liked. For the second piece, I did a little hack to add a fun feature. <p></p><p>For my first piece, I sewed up the Moira shirt from <b>Wardrobe by Me</b>; it’s designed for wovens and has these amazing bountiful gathers along the neckline. Look at these gorgeous gathers!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBTIvdIZNjlxtrcyj0kZMFFwkvkYExaiovIzdUGMGyiQ4jpqEa1VRx39LA4jjGPn8d0UT7NNt4Z7yfOdVcX-xAv6hGdIe0y38JYdFd8Y_Mytv5SdMnAIBP549Q8NngvemCbch928Wbxcv6V3y0nGtg2WmbcZuFb6ax_B-ZpgkUaq6rWJ4s6faw73b05FV/s1638/Gathered%20neckline.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="1344" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBTIvdIZNjlxtrcyj0kZMFFwkvkYExaiovIzdUGMGyiQ4jpqEa1VRx39LA4jjGPn8d0UT7NNt4Z7yfOdVcX-xAv6hGdIe0y38JYdFd8Y_Mytv5SdMnAIBP549Q8NngvemCbch928Wbxcv6V3y0nGtg2WmbcZuFb6ax_B-ZpgkUaq6rWJ4s6faw73b05FV/w526-h640/Gathered%20neckline.jpg" width="526" /></a></div><p>There is also an option for a gathered three-quarter length sleeve which is the one I selected. The pattern features raglan sleeves, which is a little unusual for a woven top so it’s a fun construction process too. You assemble the sleeves and bodice, and then gather the neckline before finishing it with a bias binding. This was my fourth time making this pattern (so you can tell I really love it!) and so I was able to apply two learnings from my previous versions. First, the designer includes specific markings on the binding piece, sleeves and bodice pieces which are soooooo important for getting the gathering right and attaching the binding – so mark those really clearly on all pieces and it will make the assembly process much smoother for you. And second, lots of pins are your friend! The gathering can feel like a bit of a long haul with this top but if you mark all those notches and use lots of pins, it should go smoothly for you! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfy1Kacdklub-DWyXrkzr43G9gUJDNncCbIe_xI8mXpKTtCMifK9z0BKTQmIk2qmGOQQqRk76WJiEkd3YdnQdctk0-hiBh4bU-iNO9-2MFuTz0WIR02vbVzI8wcwpWNJJU4mjf9I0IN_TXqIOWAw0U5ft7ea4sWKQhW_j333RohtL4MxsF-6gfsMa6dQH/s3090/Pinned%20top.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3090" data-original-width="2749" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfy1Kacdklub-DWyXrkzr43G9gUJDNncCbIe_xI8mXpKTtCMifK9z0BKTQmIk2qmGOQQqRk76WJiEkd3YdnQdctk0-hiBh4bU-iNO9-2MFuTz0WIR02vbVzI8wcwpWNJJU4mjf9I0IN_TXqIOWAw0U5ft7ea4sWKQhW_j333RohtL4MxsF-6gfsMa6dQH/w570-h640/Pinned%20top.jpg" width="570" /></a></div><p>I used a luscious purple linen and I feel like it was the perfect fabric for it – it has both structure and drape, and I love how it turned out! </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tAAh6BEXXFfLTmcDW9HFoQYulDH6k45SYulOx2yBD1ZGQ9Tnl5WV0m1DXse-D4tMqTOBZwx9a61zKME3aodE8sdKq5KPvpN6Y1Fq4EA3o_Ted-CpKMyLTOVHWF9V2T9XKVFfYJijZS3sMMy9Xn1cMRGGlwVjleTvuMLz_Pi-Pbp0t8mbEaYhYb-12n3X/s4032/Purple%20top%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tAAh6BEXXFfLTmcDW9HFoQYulDH6k45SYulOx2yBD1ZGQ9Tnl5WV0m1DXse-D4tMqTOBZwx9a61zKME3aodE8sdKq5KPvpN6Y1Fq4EA3o_Ted-CpKMyLTOVHWF9V2T9XKVFfYJijZS3sMMy9Xn1cMRGGlwVjleTvuMLz_Pi-Pbp0t8mbEaYhYb-12n3X/w480-h640/Purple%20top%202.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjVEP08xFRxqX7uws12sNeoDiPFtC2fYfJBQJCl9lQv3CvNCSKolNZ-9vBw06-K9SfRRexCEJ5LTuo3lcYAUifT8JkhXaunOAPG5wc9mrSvLdiGNmpiz1cYZ4V7aQIO60fxUWmi_w6oz2t-w9eX9-g2E-CExxI7P1ScssUN4ULS8KYdJFT35oOdGwccBK/s4032/Purple%20top%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjVEP08xFRxqX7uws12sNeoDiPFtC2fYfJBQJCl9lQv3CvNCSKolNZ-9vBw06-K9SfRRexCEJ5LTuo3lcYAUifT8JkhXaunOAPG5wc9mrSvLdiGNmpiz1cYZ4V7aQIO60fxUWmi_w6oz2t-w9eX9-g2E-CExxI7P1ScssUN4ULS8KYdJFT35oOdGwccBK/w480-h640/Purple%20top%203.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>For my second elevated basic, I chose the Cadence top from <b>Love Notions Patterns</b>. This is another tried and true pattern for me, and I’ve sewn several up over the last three years. It’s a basic blouse with darts, facings, and multiple sleeve options. I selected a sand-washed cotton which happened to be a Julie’s pick a few months ago and the fabric was a steal at $4.99 a yard. Definitely keep an eye on those specials! Since the fabric was fairly translucent, I opted to do a bias bound neckline instead of using the facing piece since I thought it would show through. In hindsight, I probably should have done a fully lined bodice, but I paired it with a white tank top underneath which also works. I opted again for the three quarter inch sleeve option, but I did a little hack where I added a gathered ruffle to the sleeves. To do this, I cut a piece of fabric twice the width of the sleeve opening and one inch longer than my final length to account for seam allowances. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMe5EoPHIwti0SU44to2vC8gQ39HQRcg9tauDkBfi0xlKcqHlG8Bqe0Ovwf7arXH8owiHxwmEUtrF30v0ENh0X4m2m3vnzaxNh9xWb4Y1g7AX5BXtKZYIOzxtkGsv0EUFr2BMf9f9KYvgz9mtVKcF2gxzz6sCH82WL4fI3ejw5BcVRf49VETKylt7OA_f/s3063/Gathered%20flat%20piece.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3063" data-original-width="2500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMe5EoPHIwti0SU44to2vC8gQ39HQRcg9tauDkBfi0xlKcqHlG8Bqe0Ovwf7arXH8owiHxwmEUtrF30v0ENh0X4m2m3vnzaxNh9xWb4Y1g7AX5BXtKZYIOzxtkGsv0EUFr2BMf9f9KYvgz9mtVKcF2gxzz6sCH82WL4fI3ejw5BcVRf49VETKylt7OA_f/w522-h640/Gathered%20flat%20piece.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><p>I then sewed a few rows of gathering stitches, gathered the piece to match the sleeve width, and then sewed two rows of permanent stitches to lock the gathers in place before I attached the gathered/ruffled part to the sleeve. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghOBe95LWzFZ1hMWuNp1RneYblhOfSdqH5mACrTTsMapDwDRNTzv8oOeUilH4KJh3XfWQ65009XuYO3zTppkPTxOLYDmJnFWeUKFsVKtTaHGNx6UxlbEACVHv4MfBvQa1ACpH07RRoqMbfZLEwr3vdg1y3p6Sa7wBCHjeHt4bD9MwCGZAdyLRamNPLOi58/s2907/Gathered%20piece%20with%20threads.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2907" data-original-width="2487" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghOBe95LWzFZ1hMWuNp1RneYblhOfSdqH5mACrTTsMapDwDRNTzv8oOeUilH4KJh3XfWQ65009XuYO3zTppkPTxOLYDmJnFWeUKFsVKtTaHGNx6UxlbEACVHv4MfBvQa1ACpH07RRoqMbfZLEwr3vdg1y3p6Sa7wBCHjeHt4bD9MwCGZAdyLRamNPLOi58/w548-h640/Gathered%20piece%20with%20threads.jpg" width="548" /></a></div><p>I then assembled the sleeves and finished the top per the instructions. </p><p>Check out these sleeves! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrGWoDrsZiOGA0IDL0H0z0zmFAo5JR6Nh7_lC4iCbBbxryd8fwFV2g7darb4cDAErSFO8rWKuVTJ5D_SqHR686DQnc1kJGEgvjHswZltyzKJQ3Sok5Hi6r0E2KsXvXkbBG5AuT4Bcr__hpKMGzy-DvYzS8a1JwG_yOApqCqfJLxHxy4LSnPqaK0zq5fae/s4032/Final%20sleeve.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrGWoDrsZiOGA0IDL0H0z0zmFAo5JR6Nh7_lC4iCbBbxryd8fwFV2g7darb4cDAErSFO8rWKuVTJ5D_SqHR686DQnc1kJGEgvjHswZltyzKJQ3Sok5Hi6r0E2KsXvXkbBG5AuT4Bcr__hpKMGzy-DvYzS8a1JwG_yOApqCqfJLxHxy4LSnPqaK0zq5fae/w480-h640/Final%20sleeve.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p>I don’t have anything like this in my wardrobe and haven’t sewn a sleeve like this before, so I had fun doing the hack…and it’s still a basic piece that will go with everything from jeans to solid pants to a printed skirt. It was worth all that gathering fuss!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidaNPC18Dmiei7BADHwN9wPjY2Oo1wSAsNWttY2oYtwJ-fsKMySKCo_g9CKGOwrEzzuGRFnNz0w6xl5jlK6B-HhJ0vi1OqvhrRjBBGm-5GyujCv1MBLeS9tOsEz9r2ikHQduGP9J8BBht8k4-cpDf-ZHEns-TqaVYY_xMxjjz7LfpQd0f7V0FyusEt75-v/s4032/White%20top%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidaNPC18Dmiei7BADHwN9wPjY2Oo1wSAsNWttY2oYtwJ-fsKMySKCo_g9CKGOwrEzzuGRFnNz0w6xl5jlK6B-HhJ0vi1OqvhrRjBBGm-5GyujCv1MBLeS9tOsEz9r2ikHQduGP9J8BBht8k4-cpDf-ZHEns-TqaVYY_xMxjjz7LfpQd0f7V0FyusEt75-v/w480-h640/White%20top%202.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I paired my new top with pants I sewed up a few months ago in a blue ponte knit from Fabric Mart using the Apostrophe Patterns My Fit Joggers pattern. Check out my previous post for more on this pattern.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2s59edieKa22rFb1Gb6v_6-Z5g0iwANfIhCxuX8Z7yd4TQgulJLOp_lHxf0Ce7_j7PDnrZgk135vajtwD3P16MmZYvLHRlvBjfs8iWHRmX5AqEc0Wgh6tfKEn5C-phUMhWhGaQs0wL9ndO07BfIk0NIOEA6CCqXc7MAbEXcGLpTb8LO3zxqeVXQs_0Qhy/s2936/White%20top%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2936" data-original-width="2179" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2s59edieKa22rFb1Gb6v_6-Z5g0iwANfIhCxuX8Z7yd4TQgulJLOp_lHxf0Ce7_j7PDnrZgk135vajtwD3P16MmZYvLHRlvBjfs8iWHRmX5AqEc0Wgh6tfKEn5C-phUMhWhGaQs0wL9ndO07BfIk0NIOEA6CCqXc7MAbEXcGLpTb8LO3zxqeVXQs_0Qhy/w474-h640/White%20top%203.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjwOtwTZx_urtrfeMI7rUmxi90GvsRiunysbMnWODRftByj_tHcCK3Di6_1fodf-ZSv3bcSDuT7qqdoa-HaXQWy2NpJhjjgfN1mRvflxYVPzruR1yiktKpIexG8ElGwbyGsWV54lsGbTSzrouzpKA0gXnGdBO_I573L_OVggqbpEF2wdW5sJyHnI-oTFm/s2753/White%20top%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2753" data-original-width="1965" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjwOtwTZx_urtrfeMI7rUmxi90GvsRiunysbMnWODRftByj_tHcCK3Di6_1fodf-ZSv3bcSDuT7qqdoa-HaXQWy2NpJhjjgfN1mRvflxYVPzruR1yiktKpIexG8ElGwbyGsWV54lsGbTSzrouzpKA0gXnGdBO_I573L_OVggqbpEF2wdW5sJyHnI-oTFm/w456-h640/White%20top%204.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><p>How about you? Do you gravitate towards prints or solids? I had so much fun sewing up these tops, so I really need to remind myself to go for those solid-colored fabrics now and then, and to slow down to sew the basics. </p><p>Happy Sewing!</p><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Andrea </i>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/happy.things.here/">@happy.things.here</a></span></b></p><div><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/linen-fabric/">LINEN</a></b> & <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/shirting-and-blouse-weight-fabric/">SHIRTING</a></b>.</p></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-91816015916255360082023-12-25T06:00:00.001-05:002023-12-25T06:00:00.143-05:00Made By A Fabricista: A Double-Duty Topper Sewn in a Lightweight Bubble Crepe<p>Hello Sewing Friends! Sharon here with my latest Fabricista make, a lightweight kimono influenced topper – or is it?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZleBBWKEIUMYyJpyTuVpPvR_u0dFD6sw0rBD6P08mrKJSaTE3H0gyY_eZfiLlCST8ICwN09FQwswbjbQ_GRqsD73-KhDIbdbpKQ2aDrq0q61Pq3KfO7QoZ8H9GezAn3Ec3I-vJqnqWXVYFWV92g1i47HsyF5TBc0VESJZJVZ7frnaZQ2H42mS6PlbUop/s1542/Robe%20Topper%20Sharon%20Sews%20Fabric%20Mart%2012%202023%20c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1542" data-original-width="1102" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZleBBWKEIUMYyJpyTuVpPvR_u0dFD6sw0rBD6P08mrKJSaTE3H0gyY_eZfiLlCST8ICwN09FQwswbjbQ_GRqsD73-KhDIbdbpKQ2aDrq0q61Pq3KfO7QoZ8H9GezAn3Ec3I-vJqnqWXVYFWV92g1i47HsyF5TBc0VESJZJVZ7frnaZQ2H42mS6PlbUop/w458-h640/Robe%20Topper%20Sharon%20Sews%20Fabric%20Mart%2012%202023%20c.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><p>The fabric I used is a polyester bubble crepe, lightweight and airy, perfect for my loose-fitting topper. If you’ve heard that lightweight polyester fabrics are difficult to sew, don’t be afraid to try this bubble crepe. I was pleasantly surprised that it was fairly easy to handle and sew.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6yR8s1vsSadoRJDCY2BIXRQTn6w43HYvJrksGAAZweMCp8ZJnmZJtgoBw1MObZXXUUDufA31oX376ERxaGLD5GQ6Z2-GXh84It-9GmZcw5VOlbwVwWXqi_hl3uPEu_N3Cik069R3Ig-JBuj2BDjR3VPl5PV_2Rmk5HI9qu2J72IfSh3N5eYKdDb_rtZ1w/s1438/Robe%20Topper%20Sharon%20Sews%20Fabric%20Mart%2012%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="1028" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6yR8s1vsSadoRJDCY2BIXRQTn6w43HYvJrksGAAZweMCp8ZJnmZJtgoBw1MObZXXUUDufA31oX376ERxaGLD5GQ6Z2-GXh84It-9GmZcw5VOlbwVwWXqi_hl3uPEu_N3Cik069R3Ig-JBuj2BDjR3VPl5PV_2Rmk5HI9qu2J72IfSh3N5eYKdDb_rtZ1w/w458-h640/Robe%20Topper%20Sharon%20Sews%20Fabric%20Mart%2012%202023.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><p> Even though polyester fabric does not shrink, I prewashed the fabric. I prefer to make sure any potential sizing has been removed from my fabrics before I sew my garments.</p><p>I placed an old cardboard cutting board on top of my cutting table and cut out my pattern pieces with the fabric on top of the board. It helped keep everything from slipping while I pinned and cut. Pattern weights would have worked well also.</p><p>Because the fabric is lightweight and translucent (meaning light does pass through so it’s semi-transparent) a French seam would make for a beautiful inside finish. However, I finished all the seams with a narrow three-thread on my serger using black thread which blended in very well.</p><p>Interfacing was required along the front band. I used Palmer/Pletch Perfect Fuse Sheer which provided the body needed without being too stiff.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUFJY8VAH0JNuRM_6fJGrW3GxSmzDAJq-gwR57LjLKVCB4GyL22hyphenhyphen92amphw9l5aLM7Z6saFQnE54Nx8MNAKDxOujUzLylCR1iNVUYv93xMGlfOi3K6Du5R4p5hCn7lgR9iWP3ETdps_en5_4j4_a-JqMgcitT9uNHbeEyn3BiH8lKkxLMZiwnFBeKNkoX/s929/Robe-Topper-SLEEVES-Sharon-Sews-Fabric-Mart-12-2023-d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="929" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUFJY8VAH0JNuRM_6fJGrW3GxSmzDAJq-gwR57LjLKVCB4GyL22hyphenhyphen92amphw9l5aLM7Z6saFQnE54Nx8MNAKDxOujUzLylCR1iNVUYv93xMGlfOi3K6Du5R4p5hCn7lgR9iWP3ETdps_en5_4j4_a-JqMgcitT9uNHbeEyn3BiH8lKkxLMZiwnFBeKNkoX/w640-h458/Robe-Topper-SLEEVES-Sharon-Sews-Fabric-Mart-12-2023-d.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The feature I love best about this is the sleeves, which are two large flounces and look like butterfly sleeves. They move so beautifully!</p><p>Some patience is needed as those flounces are finished with a tiny hem. I serged a three-thread stitch on the edge of the sleeves then turned under and stitched in place.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Stuh00v_KiEveHyx4j0qvons_7p0oD7M6sTexrwrTdD4MUUwmHDwG66YDuumait3HTEk6pY1xCpR5h76Uswvb2NF6n7baJDP7f2cHQDjE_GssKOmQi074mesXaObz-EuziwNndOatxL1cQ2PslJI18EutQ_jiZNgYQoL8KAnTAi0X70vlLYuhCJEy3ND/s1730/Robe%20Topper%20SLEEVES%20Sharon%20Sews%20Fabric%20Mart%2012%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1730" data-original-width="1236" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Stuh00v_KiEveHyx4j0qvons_7p0oD7M6sTexrwrTdD4MUUwmHDwG66YDuumait3HTEk6pY1xCpR5h76Uswvb2NF6n7baJDP7f2cHQDjE_GssKOmQi074mesXaObz-EuziwNndOatxL1cQ2PslJI18EutQ_jiZNgYQoL8KAnTAi0X70vlLYuhCJEy3ND/w458-h640/Robe%20Topper%20SLEEVES%20Sharon%20Sews%20Fabric%20Mart%2012%202023.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><br /><p>I have a secret to share with you. I’m really pleased with my kimono influenced topper, but the pattern I used is actually a robe pattern, the Designer Stitch Marieke Robe. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4O-_VjTe0R_2H2KALDFtBjUawUx-qrqIi5JPhLXzcALv-EP7fN37jgqvMDqQHnelaxeqNxXXzcrDE9Ovz933ZtCGvuWY0AhEcuP7Kw0blMkiDyGWanX2pFvQJ373OFGhHLCcJh1OZp_PonkHb2QGf55_XjU-PMBTvU3UnjqtzMf6NgTel1T3wXxeRca9/s1440/Robe%20Tied%20Fabric%20Mart%20Sharon%20Sews%2012%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1030" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4O-_VjTe0R_2H2KALDFtBjUawUx-qrqIi5JPhLXzcALv-EP7fN37jgqvMDqQHnelaxeqNxXXzcrDE9Ovz933ZtCGvuWY0AhEcuP7Kw0blMkiDyGWanX2pFvQJ373OFGhHLCcJh1OZp_PonkHb2QGf55_XjU-PMBTvU3UnjqtzMf6NgTel1T3wXxeRca9/w458-h640/Robe%20Tied%20Fabric%20Mart%20Sharon%20Sews%2012%202023.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><p>That means this is a double duty garment – perfect for when we travel. I have a robe to toss on in the hotel room, a topper to wear to dinner with jeans or over my swimsuit while lounging at the pool.</p><p>I also sewed a pair of calf-length ruffled pajama bottoms, using Simplicity 8995 (which is now out-of-print). They're cute enough to double as a faux skirt!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxIsnHmSCcpitMwxpaJbRzhetx_9EUjRgoiwWJ5_GXFpV0SnnVaxqKJpQK5KqlCvlAoDees3gReKOUzH2NYjwaPGPnENy9X4tkIb7ZdmlP6B_FWjTsIAZF0JLoDGCzP_-K0c4tOLCt21M1MHEF9h-WImdPv7bAyWZKD72vIQMCfR3AsZdOVW9Tf2agJz6/s1424/Robe%20Topper%20ROBE%20and%20PJ%20BOTTOMS%20Sharon%20Sews%20Fabric%20Mart%2012%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1424" data-original-width="1016" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxIsnHmSCcpitMwxpaJbRzhetx_9EUjRgoiwWJ5_GXFpV0SnnVaxqKJpQK5KqlCvlAoDees3gReKOUzH2NYjwaPGPnENy9X4tkIb7ZdmlP6B_FWjTsIAZF0JLoDGCzP_-K0c4tOLCt21M1MHEF9h-WImdPv7bAyWZKD72vIQMCfR3AsZdOVW9Tf2agJz6/w456-h640/Robe%20Topper%20ROBE%20and%20PJ%20BOTTOMS%20Sharon%20Sews%20Fabric%20Mart%2012%202023.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><p>When I am trying to decide what I want to sew, I look at the line drawings rather than rely on the name (in this case robe) or the modeled photos. While the fabric is recommended for the robe pattern, it was not a recommended fabric for the pajama bottoms. Yet it worked beautifully! Give yourself permission to think outside the box and experiment.</p><p>Because of the versatility, these two pieces will go into my luggage on our next trip.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_py_uGUo_KOlYK75nVNRV_C4p1Ac8AhtZxVK3QgigRg6Tr1EO_gdIrc90c-prPBJ8_OK_4lSClXwmAYulT89OEn84A_KtEQ7wL9SbfQe-YkWt9HfhaO7ApSaWJPC64aiv2VxDObBfEksvllbY8BUmTAtMUfNkFUD4ZlZdweGjigxIv5l6HUWEKfCUWcq/s1446/Robe%20Topper%20Sharon%20Sews%20Fabric%20Mart%2012%202023%20b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1446" data-original-width="1084" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_py_uGUo_KOlYK75nVNRV_C4p1Ac8AhtZxVK3QgigRg6Tr1EO_gdIrc90c-prPBJ8_OK_4lSClXwmAYulT89OEn84A_KtEQ7wL9SbfQe-YkWt9HfhaO7ApSaWJPC64aiv2VxDObBfEksvllbY8BUmTAtMUfNkFUD4ZlZdweGjigxIv5l6HUWEKfCUWcq/w480-h640/Robe%20Topper%20Sharon%20Sews%20Fabric%20Mart%2012%202023%20b.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Lastly, you know I wouldn’t make it through an entire photo shoot without my big dog making her way into at least one picture!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxlAX6DXaT4PNbV-E0JwQO-W07CdadD5GlO98fOQUDeteyyxQ9P4lxYUAdtu8kdPEHJARhypcWG5mmpimMDihEZFIjLY1kptnC6M5jOxdmWoBDUHi4u55S8AIvnadzqSmOOpMlzq7NPgtentZkpPsqJY9wRhD2T_BVqog6HwBZUxcq6q3VuoGWHKPu9M-Z/s1390/Robe%20with%20Dog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1390" data-original-width="992" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxlAX6DXaT4PNbV-E0JwQO-W07CdadD5GlO98fOQUDeteyyxQ9P4lxYUAdtu8kdPEHJARhypcWG5mmpimMDihEZFIjLY1kptnC6M5jOxdmWoBDUHi4u55S8AIvnadzqSmOOpMlzq7NPgtentZkpPsqJY9wRhD2T_BVqog6HwBZUxcq6q3VuoGWHKPu9M-Z/w456-h640/Robe%20with%20Dog.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><p>Until next time, Happy Sewing!</p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: large; font-weight: 700; text-align: right;"><b><i>SHARON </i>| </b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesharonsews/" style="background: transparent; color: #9687a1; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@thesharonsews</a></b></span></span></p><div><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/crepe-and-crepe-de-chine-fabric/">CREPE</a></b>.</p></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-59976463958382062882023-12-15T06:00:00.002-05:002023-12-15T06:00:00.139-05:00Made by a Fabricista: December Denim<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSq4izI7qMwpa8F2PL118SZeI05dWTBuTAhwOUqMYvlUgDjREdnvDn9rLpZpaVfwVNCBIa_F7U3yKbpAOZrowA84WZ4tdjTo-gINcF6adyC4vwU1QQAaimzLsGFsajpr4Opvqmt8ZUvdCaKaHVPicwbn323OZ8K7YQ_mlVae8sdk6xFOJg4FeaJhcuVqIh/s2500/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1875" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSq4izI7qMwpa8F2PL118SZeI05dWTBuTAhwOUqMYvlUgDjREdnvDn9rLpZpaVfwVNCBIa_F7U3yKbpAOZrowA84WZ4tdjTo-gINcF6adyC4vwU1QQAaimzLsGFsajpr4Opvqmt8ZUvdCaKaHVPicwbn323OZ8K7YQ_mlVae8sdk6xFOJg4FeaJhcuVqIh/w480-h640/1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Hi Guys! I've been so obsessed with denim this season that I couldn’t help but feature this denim two piece look created from Fabric Mart denim collection as my December Fabricista Feature. Denim is one of those year round fabrics that provide versatility, comfort and style. It never goes out of season and just about everything looks good in denim!</p><p>This particular fabric is a heavier denim that holds structure and shape very well. With this fabric I drafted and used my newest pattern that will be releasing soon the Alba Skirt pattern and the Ava Cropped Jacket! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqYYzWRegeowoQRzCTTl8KPkHw8bree38DnHVYjAuAbgAEgVPbVDmRivaccgLRXGmQubDbnYhy-nQdr_ChXQnVPIshYMk4xaXXHMlhjaJED0MSiaIudPusR57I9-q5Wz_vj_5T1NApP6xgxiWWzYUHg6ObeFXvptZ35M-SMmY5vK6CMLz5j3vYogkxNXVB/s1672/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1672" data-original-width="1254" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqYYzWRegeowoQRzCTTl8KPkHw8bree38DnHVYjAuAbgAEgVPbVDmRivaccgLRXGmQubDbnYhy-nQdr_ChXQnVPIshYMk4xaXXHMlhjaJED0MSiaIudPusR57I9-q5Wz_vj_5T1NApP6xgxiWWzYUHg6ObeFXvptZ35M-SMmY5vK6CMLz5j3vYogkxNXVB/w480-h640/2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Seeing as this denim is great for structure and shape I thought it would pair great with the pleated detail these two patterns feature. Although these two patterns can be created in a medium to lighter weighted woven denim or twill fabric, I love the structure that the heavier weight pulls off. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BfMDH17FOOhcqWCjjeEatd3sHJIG91BpJrpLwvAl8wU0WfLRcNGLQLH6sGPzt-4LcMBlKx8F4z1jFD0gsHp5UJOE-5R1ME-bLt-Z2fi3lU5_m4fqUToxO44SlCCERbkd8B_3TokJPJ4aeAFPSwoov8n3a9xVkgaKx4E3i2nLL4JdxREijPfRerlEKuRN/s2156/3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2156" data-original-width="1208" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BfMDH17FOOhcqWCjjeEatd3sHJIG91BpJrpLwvAl8wU0WfLRcNGLQLH6sGPzt-4LcMBlKx8F4z1jFD0gsHp5UJOE-5R1ME-bLt-Z2fi3lU5_m4fqUToxO44SlCCERbkd8B_3TokJPJ4aeAFPSwoov8n3a9xVkgaKx4E3i2nLL4JdxREijPfRerlEKuRN/w358-h640/3.jpg" width="358" /></a></div><p>I used Mettler threads denim doc with this heavier weight denim because it is strong and sturdy. Its also great to use heavier denim needles with these type of projects since the fabric is so thick. This fabric sews up quite well and I loved the way these pieces came out. The best part is these denim pieces are totally versatile and can be worn separately on their own. And even more so as Denim separates in my opinion.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFDm0OdaZ9_rkiqEXAz0uC5m1jmp-MGhjGi2Y6gQYlmTBUb86SeIyPjMov7xWTDTFXC7SOuO_RBv2f4Vwopcm4rqiIJhgX_iie5AVLswN-Sb5kCCNsMX_XmZwdtt378QsRq15-N3x9euNxuu6QNu8llUNZm5UHL20bootbdXR7wVVlEAI5RdvjZ2Vf1elZ/s2500/4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1875" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFDm0OdaZ9_rkiqEXAz0uC5m1jmp-MGhjGi2Y6gQYlmTBUb86SeIyPjMov7xWTDTFXC7SOuO_RBv2f4Vwopcm4rqiIJhgX_iie5AVLswN-Sb5kCCNsMX_XmZwdtt378QsRq15-N3x9euNxuu6QNu8llUNZm5UHL20bootbdXR7wVVlEAI5RdvjZ2Vf1elZ/w480-h640/4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>The Ava jacket features an over sized foldover collar, two oversized pockets, button front, lantern sleeve with pleated details at the arm and pleats at the back. It’s a copped jacket with an oversized look. Very on trend and would look great as a jacket or button up top.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oke_-tMUhOvV07dFiQJgB7g8tqrc3OSJYlabtWMeTRydNz3Zgiaf1sM_VsME_ixjJmI2GHWwBQ6HL6seYio4NK44KahWHdCPGBdDtPy9milBcrC6HMBbB4-1mz4UJq0duzU0KfRquuXwGjjESWZGOWhMNh5xgsaEuQagrMB7VvHX2w9R61wBnpAPEgxy/s1672/5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1672" data-original-width="1254" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oke_-tMUhOvV07dFiQJgB7g8tqrc3OSJYlabtWMeTRydNz3Zgiaf1sM_VsME_ixjJmI2GHWwBQ6HL6seYio4NK44KahWHdCPGBdDtPy9milBcrC6HMBbB4-1mz4UJq0duzU0KfRquuXwGjjESWZGOWhMNh5xgsaEuQagrMB7VvHX2w9R61wBnpAPEgxy/w480-h640/5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>The Alba skirt is a high waisted skirt with pleated skirt hem. It has a zipper fly, side seam pockets, darts at the front and back waist and best of all the front wrap detail on the right side. The wrap has a button option or a decorative zipper option. If you prefer rocking this style without the wrap feature and prefer something more classic the wrap feature can be left off!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD2iSUrrVdoM9ZQQX0C2Y9badriGC-yQGlxblMpuWcmA7N3c7RGyc58gMyfbaDLlAEn77kSRjawCmdjRjWDxkdikfJx1wZCKYWuCHxOkk2Uxu7BWFA42IVNenrBPsF6h8vGggT3ezWIFxAdv3MEiXq3-acXvJt-bpfIynJ4q2_7wORWgKFYxs8w2441uFm/s2500/6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1407" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD2iSUrrVdoM9ZQQX0C2Y9badriGC-yQGlxblMpuWcmA7N3c7RGyc58gMyfbaDLlAEn77kSRjawCmdjRjWDxkdikfJx1wZCKYWuCHxOkk2Uxu7BWFA42IVNenrBPsF6h8vGggT3ezWIFxAdv3MEiXq3-acXvJt-bpfIynJ4q2_7wORWgKFYxs8w2441uFm/w360-h640/6.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>I love my versatility, in fabric, design and styling! This denim two piece is giving me all those things. Can't wait to remix and wear these pieces in my wardrobe! I will be dropping The Alba and Ava patterns by Jan 1rst If you want to make this set! Its a great time to get into denim if you haven't already.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HjvFl-ZjAfUDf6ERjOT4cwXmyOF957Uj8wCdlPQN7slcdZb_lwGeAJnVlAwkvaG4k-qiEkn9oVBO1dtCkEstWdJ6_t80DJA6ZKvuo-2Vf98HEW8lrmpSrB6G6LbL4cvviPvPK_JXbvM_YIxvGsGAZF3ZZdkC0a01XFhjFvjtHsBdq6LHKqFqKpQVDtR8/s2500/7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1875" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HjvFl-ZjAfUDf6ERjOT4cwXmyOF957Uj8wCdlPQN7slcdZb_lwGeAJnVlAwkvaG4k-qiEkn9oVBO1dtCkEstWdJ6_t80DJA6ZKvuo-2Vf98HEW8lrmpSrB6G6LbL4cvviPvPK_JXbvM_YIxvGsGAZF3ZZdkC0a01XFhjFvjtHsBdq6LHKqFqKpQVDtR8/w480-h640/7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Until Next Time!❤️</p><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: large; font-weight: 700; text-align: right;"><b><i>MARCIA </i>| </b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/keechiibstyle/" style="background: transparent; color: #9687a1; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@keechiibstyle</a> </span></span></div><p></p><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/denim-fabric/">DENIM</a></b>.</p>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-65404784564247976912023-12-11T06:00:00.001-05:002023-12-11T06:00:00.128-05:00Made By A Fabricista: Weaving parallels between sewing and cooking.<p>This romper was made in a single morning while my husband and daughter were out and about. I could have used that rare time alone to take a bath, read, or watch some TV, but I purposely stayed home to get my sewing project done, so sewing I did! And they got back home right when I was putting the finishing touches. Perfect timing!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4juRGvLoqhQNPf2uFybw5D0PvXQV-_f_pPm2Wm9MjbnMpiJ8AfuKusiBQ8TM_yIt98kbIQIhEGKpnqWMZC98RYx58zFzHl55VOG4iRDOJ_ltzOm3DHAaCehsNzMuKj56vVh0JPgLDxI3r8XT9jHHa7kWUgzgAbUSPFFVTxi9Vl4tQ-dnzVLQvWLXlf067/s3534/20231202_145202-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3534" data-original-width="2086" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4juRGvLoqhQNPf2uFybw5D0PvXQV-_f_pPm2Wm9MjbnMpiJ8AfuKusiBQ8TM_yIt98kbIQIhEGKpnqWMZC98RYx58zFzHl55VOG4iRDOJ_ltzOm3DHAaCehsNzMuKj56vVh0JPgLDxI3r8XT9jHHa7kWUgzgAbUSPFFVTxi9Vl4tQ-dnzVLQvWLXlf067/w378-h640/20231202_145202-01.jpeg" width="378" /></a></div><p>All this year, sewing sessions have been hard to schedule. I have had to be extra intentional with the use of my time. While working on the romper, I kept returning to the same question: why do I still want to sew if it is so hard for me to make the time? Why do I still put "sewing" on my long list of to-dos? The smell of the stew I was cooking while sewing got me the answer: I sew for the same reason I cook! It makes me happy. It means producing something with my hands, magically transforming things – fabrics or ingredients - into other things I enjoy. Making clothes is more expensive and time-consuming than buying them, just as some homemade meals can take more time and money than ordering in or going out (especially now, groceries are getting expensive!) </p><p>There may be no "reasonable" arguments behind it, but for me, both sewing and cooking are works of love, and that is more than enough for me to pursue it! Just like I do not try to emulate chefs in my kitchen, I am not looking to become a Dior seamstress: I simply do my best to produce clothes or food I enjoy using and eating.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHOZvbrvXmMmyh1SpNN9dnb_sI6NtWzHeNLIjt2Fiu7APEu3OCjwfiH0mv5LL8kI4hE8HA4Z0tp_tOSAoMz8_QZyvalF-nvRXeEmbQzQJJ5xcgP0XrGxT_99WHUbNtlqSJUItsX5ka-YQ_ldDd6jf0Np4_LoM3inwYf2WHG0nCoWh5iDOYqcglt7Cb8No/s2850/20231203_162502-01-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2850" data-original-width="1806" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHOZvbrvXmMmyh1SpNN9dnb_sI6NtWzHeNLIjt2Fiu7APEu3OCjwfiH0mv5LL8kI4hE8HA4Z0tp_tOSAoMz8_QZyvalF-nvRXeEmbQzQJJ5xcgP0XrGxT_99WHUbNtlqSJUItsX5ka-YQ_ldDd6jf0Np4_LoM3inwYf2WHG0nCoWh5iDOYqcglt7Cb8No/w406-h640/20231203_162502-01-01.jpeg" width="406" /></a></div><p></p><p>This velvet Sirocco romper is an excellent example of all that sewing can mean to me. The jumpsuit probably wouldn't have caught my attention if I had seen it in a store. Velvet fabric? Shiny? Not my style. Next, please. But when I made the <b><i><a href="http://blog.fabricmartfabrics.com/2023/10/made-by-fabricista-sewing-jumpsuit-on-go.html?m=1">Sirocco Jumpsuit in the summer</a></i></b>, I pictured a dressy long one for the Holidays, made of velvet or shiny fabric. It would look fabulous! I found this striped velvet fabric in Fabric Mart. It has the elasticity needed for this pattern (you need to be able to pull up your romper, since there is no zipper on the side). I love how the tiny stripes give a texture to it. And lo and behold, it was super inexpensive thanks to a fantastic Fabric Mart sale: 2.5 yards and matching thread for just $10.30! I decided to trust the description, which said the fabric was lightweight, and it was indeed. That’s also a must for the pattern.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikFFzMgHjTCdwaLlglpwphqPZZ2ZvtihDVXCHoQLVHp4LDFr0-Gcf92UzeumtcGBUoJsPxOHdbifAweP8aEfSAy7KPwQwMKjDSRfG9vLZOfORhN8VvziM_iSFRIBl8oAL078NnJ0RzHmNfx7R07ljoR0EYeoLoHr5BAU_FumVW166Oykl_ZvwpcKISRRms/s2989/20231203_162730-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2989" data-original-width="1637" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikFFzMgHjTCdwaLlglpwphqPZZ2ZvtihDVXCHoQLVHp4LDFr0-Gcf92UzeumtcGBUoJsPxOHdbifAweP8aEfSAy7KPwQwMKjDSRfG9vLZOfORhN8VvziM_iSFRIBl8oAL078NnJ0RzHmNfx7R07ljoR0EYeoLoHr5BAU_FumVW166Oykl_ZvwpcKISRRms/w350-h640/20231203_162730-01.jpeg" width="350" /></a></div><p></p><p>I decided to make it sleeveless to give it more versatility. I can put a long-sleeved layer under it for a more informal look or play with accessories to dress it up or down - not that I have any classy gatherings coming up! As I share a good homemade meal with my family, I will enjoy wearing this handmade outfit on Christmas Eve and beyond. The other good thing about sewing? Unlike cooking, you do the work once, and then the fruits of your labor do not finish or get spoiled: you can enjoy them and wear them repeatedly!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2aLrD0a9UqftXQFp5KYDbdpcfm3boXFutPekoN4XopRy_xN-4ms-Ri6LNxRP1U-EDv823LCnfnxPAm8RtM9pX4Tr_-mYBtjwls1mZFyxiyijqkgl2J0LdAhCCQk1k6pVHF3GdVE3Lbjh1rKo6TdmYv7DXUhcnaF1sfj1lEeO-cpEU_tPwOnVcTcK7D-b/s3922/20231203_163447-01-01-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3922" data-original-width="2206" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2aLrD0a9UqftXQFp5KYDbdpcfm3boXFutPekoN4XopRy_xN-4ms-Ri6LNxRP1U-EDv823LCnfnxPAm8RtM9pX4Tr_-mYBtjwls1mZFyxiyijqkgl2J0LdAhCCQk1k6pVHF3GdVE3Lbjh1rKo6TdmYv7DXUhcnaF1sfj1lEeO-cpEU_tPwOnVcTcK7D-b/w360-h640/20231203_163447-01-01-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><p></p><p>Other thoughts came to my mind while trying on the jumpsuit bottoms before attaching them to the top. I need to try my clothes while sewing them to make little adjustments, just as I often taste my food while cooking. My stew needed more spices, and the jumpsuit legs needed elastic cuffs. I can continue to find similarities between sewing and cooking, but I will spare you some time. Just know that if something makes you happy, there is no need to rationalize it: try to keep doing it! </p><p>As always, I want to thank my photographer on this occasion: my friend Jennifer, who lent me her good eye and her beautiful Christmas tree as a background. And please excuse my repetitive poses: I am looking down on most of the pictures because I was keeping an eye on mini-me!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9r00_ObxAi68Kyp7mN5guidJZ26nX4OAnlDq6MienTq_2Hqo6Tn2XW2zQBMgv6o292kjWd3dfNFFGCwvticcC8ZPsaPPrfaVmq-VbrltCmjxdD7PcXlwVjpPjtzSoGZjgY8MATzNtouV-qrK0gO1tdPCUMLucUcaOrlhhFBnZBR-qgwicgmK7Hc_xdnE/s3762/20231203_163658-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3762" data-original-width="2116" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9r00_ObxAi68Kyp7mN5guidJZ26nX4OAnlDq6MienTq_2Hqo6Tn2XW2zQBMgv6o292kjWd3dfNFFGCwvticcC8ZPsaPPrfaVmq-VbrltCmjxdD7PcXlwVjpPjtzSoGZjgY8MATzNtouV-qrK0gO1tdPCUMLucUcaOrlhhFBnZBR-qgwicgmK7Hc_xdnE/w360-h640/20231203_163658-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><p></p><p>With my best wishes for the holiday season, </p><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 13px; text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>INES </i>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bynunis/" style="background: transparent; color: #9687a1; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@bynunis</a></span></b></p><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/velvet-velveteen-and-velour-fabric/">VELVET</a></b>.</p>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-36723083323174172982023-12-08T06:00:00.001-05:002023-12-08T06:00:00.137-05:00Made By A Fabricista: Vintage Inspired Holiday Outfit<p>Wow! Can you believe it's December already? Is it just me, or did this year fly by? I always get excited for all of the fun winter holiday festivities that December brings. In my family, it is a December tradition to watch the movie White Christmas. There’s just something magical about the songs and dances, gorgeous costumes, and 1950s Christmas glam! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJ-7sIJ7SNIkTa5_Vxigc1s9odhIBh1Sn0g4uRXtxNACdf18cRwd4t2sIZAhw3H-_p4PaqQa7PqVL2apaP5ljrEe5kul2Z6b0dB-Tfwp580U8jLh4kMCiKEQfnC10sIl7fEa9swjJfQrFqJw9qZUXO0inDe-Hp8R5Ez9aRtf-N7Ca44wgn745E3LDxYdK/s2500/IMG_1274.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1875" data-original-width="2500" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJ-7sIJ7SNIkTa5_Vxigc1s9odhIBh1Sn0g4uRXtxNACdf18cRwd4t2sIZAhw3H-_p4PaqQa7PqVL2apaP5ljrEe5kul2Z6b0dB-Tfwp580U8jLh4kMCiKEQfnC10sIl7fEa9swjJfQrFqJw9qZUXO0inDe-Hp8R5Ez9aRtf-N7Ca44wgn745E3LDxYdK/w640-h480/IMG_1274.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Every December, I have big dreams of creating a little Christmas magic of my own through sewing. Making special outfits and handmade Christmas gifts for my loved ones is my favorite way to make magic. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRAXiPMoKlF8Uh5bAgVUoHbG-HzARrjNMsg88q_nTo3QHHpX0_TlXaWYEgpujb_-vutsqVpKaywtWTnaOhg5IH7J0TJZDcTgORnQkvdvbjsQdV4IBpIfhrfQE5OsQnWUHrOsunSp0PQ21uxMekmrWvj1yEeZXaVB0lQTcu9fPIVzQH-UOT5rVw43LvLJny/s3753/IMG_1314.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3753" data-original-width="2815" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRAXiPMoKlF8Uh5bAgVUoHbG-HzARrjNMsg88q_nTo3QHHpX0_TlXaWYEgpujb_-vutsqVpKaywtWTnaOhg5IH7J0TJZDcTgORnQkvdvbjsQdV4IBpIfhrfQE5OsQnWUHrOsunSp0PQ21uxMekmrWvj1yEeZXaVB0lQTcu9fPIVzQH-UOT5rVw43LvLJny/w480-h640/IMG_1314.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>When I saw a beautiful scarlet, evergreen cotton, and polyester plaid twill on Fabric Mart's website in early October, I knew I had to get it! The fabric gave me a vision of my own White Christmas-inspired, plaid holiday dress. I ordered 4 yards of the plaid fabric, and on a whim, I grabbed 1 yard of a soft ivory boucle lace knit fabric. I wasn't exactly sure what I was going to do with the 1 yard of lace knit fabric but I had a good feeling that they belonged together.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjf8yR9glMMC-UVxSZPLx9DWrYBnfSJeFbdTKtslGVn7XkBlFY5vq2e9NI3UJy7fCaozEprS1HnLXtHPcybEngO9wiCpS9mlMI9sqkE6EOhOnPo8VKins7aSto3_ViWJVFmfhzV_WOYNXqu9byrXd8QbLVgvvzVfsc8J0KF7vJrYiYpRDJIViX24m5-oH/s3744/IMG_1312.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3744" data-original-width="2806" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjf8yR9glMMC-UVxSZPLx9DWrYBnfSJeFbdTKtslGVn7XkBlFY5vq2e9NI3UJy7fCaozEprS1HnLXtHPcybEngO9wiCpS9mlMI9sqkE6EOhOnPo8VKins7aSto3_ViWJVFmfhzV_WOYNXqu9byrXd8QbLVgvvzVfsc8J0KF7vJrYiYpRDJIViX24m5-oH/w480-h640/IMG_1312.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>With my fabric in hand, I started to plan the perfect holiday outfit. I settled on a pinafore dress in the plaid twill fabric. I envisioned a coordinating mock turtle neck with the knit lace to wear under the pinafore. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0HJSFD66tZRkTSHffgs_WZ6-Kbk4tuRDj34aY02tAmPDcnvqfdEjRld7iy6dVQrI7Tl9ciqASxrf30idpATsaE7IvFlnCKrORwijGLptYaiqR77Mo5fdp2zFLb-xQMN7MBWkX-isVG9oGwVL7YVC6rYWdxAiZOJHos3tpfF4adOuBxBp0SUH6V2tDHFU/s3130/IMG_1163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3130" data-original-width="2348" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0HJSFD66tZRkTSHffgs_WZ6-Kbk4tuRDj34aY02tAmPDcnvqfdEjRld7iy6dVQrI7Tl9ciqASxrf30idpATsaE7IvFlnCKrORwijGLptYaiqR77Mo5fdp2zFLb-xQMN7MBWkX-isVG9oGwVL7YVC6rYWdxAiZOJHos3tpfF4adOuBxBp0SUH6V2tDHFU/w480-h640/IMG_1163.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p>The free Gambit Pinafore Dress pattern from Mood perfectly fit my vision. The pattern was modeled after the famous dark plaid dress the main character wore in The Queen’s Gambit TV show. I loved the v-neckline, the full-circle skirt, and that the pattern is based on 1950s fashion. This was the first time I’ve used a free Mood pattern, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was happy to have the pattern pieces for free. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4mq2dZZidfHcf1jRqNdzjsQzq9aXSTwYI-Nmjiik6qJK-EEW7IWomHWzLTD5BLz1iQqWk6ewyFvVtfeGzyRiRtVJESvbl1W7deQUktDJx31aJCz21GGVk_66tOjSgk2JVAOlKKqlP5GxGJAzb30F0Y5WkNGPxHE2ZN4VCkICnrxPiWk7s6BRLiARuQsZ/s3299/IMG_1149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3299" data-original-width="2476" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4mq2dZZidfHcf1jRqNdzjsQzq9aXSTwYI-Nmjiik6qJK-EEW7IWomHWzLTD5BLz1iQqWk6ewyFvVtfeGzyRiRtVJESvbl1W7deQUktDJx31aJCz21GGVk_66tOjSgk2JVAOlKKqlP5GxGJAzb30F0Y5WkNGPxHE2ZN4VCkICnrxPiWk7s6BRLiARuQsZ/w480-h640/IMG_1149.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p>The pattern doesn’t include finished measurements and it also doesn’t mention the amount of ease included so I had to pick the sizes strictly from my measurements. I printed out the pattern pieces in a size 12/14 based on the waist and hip measurements and graded the bust area down to the 8/10 size. I probably could have made the whole thing in the 8/10 size though because the assembled bodice and skirt were large in all areas. I wanted there to be some extra room in the bodice to fit tops and sweaters underneath, but it was still too roomy. I ended up taking in the center back seams of the bodice, the side seams of the skirt, and the shoulder seams. After all of these alterations, I was happy with the fit of the dress. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCZUEm3wjxwHwHQGh1E8IiO09vQVYY8IHYvzEZbTrepjhTqGjLnhJgWgRCrRNtYS_53BX1yytZJ8xHqVFA_Och0t3t4xKRGOeMj-kGZLdH2aJ0vqOVzzJ9qBSnItsNn8rJA0iRywsLsOs1Jhs5e5uZwFL19gcsSqbAf3IDm7mc6mAAd6-fsh8MvxRnZOQ/s3334/IMG_1185.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3334" data-original-width="2500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCZUEm3wjxwHwHQGh1E8IiO09vQVYY8IHYvzEZbTrepjhTqGjLnhJgWgRCrRNtYS_53BX1yytZJ8xHqVFA_Och0t3t4xKRGOeMj-kGZLdH2aJ0vqOVzzJ9qBSnItsNn8rJA0iRywsLsOs1Jhs5e5uZwFL19gcsSqbAf3IDm7mc6mAAd6-fsh8MvxRnZOQ/w480-h640/IMG_1185.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p>The included instructions aren’t very detailed, and they read more like a blog post and less like a formal sewing pattern. This wasn’t an issue for me, but if you are new to sewing apparel I wouldn’t recommend this as a first sew. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvgPxb8j4ct_d9xAT00ODUPIlm76TUB-EmCDwevatD0YM5-fCvpwrIpabMY7LiqzpIYFBVm6HCJjC20l0P7QWWU2-uaMjlE8gmn39XXlbZshWPG51pMxLVjnv_frse5w-zdGW8Myh4PZGhgyaB0SybUMC54gf_MEfuUiJVSiLxClFm6GEZeB8wXGs7ZNGG/s1543/IMG_1335.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1543" data-original-width="1543" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvgPxb8j4ct_d9xAT00ODUPIlm76TUB-EmCDwevatD0YM5-fCvpwrIpabMY7LiqzpIYFBVm6HCJjC20l0P7QWWU2-uaMjlE8gmn39XXlbZshWPG51pMxLVjnv_frse5w-zdGW8Myh4PZGhgyaB0SybUMC54gf_MEfuUiJVSiLxClFm6GEZeB8wXGs7ZNGG/w640-h640/IMG_1335.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyj2l14DV0zZW73wWeu3jfHfdqZ2vu8tRH_5BMNqulWd7BIIkEtUFRNSJmtMov3ofLHDkJbLyt-UUHc77r9otYfxn78vTgOG3d4ddB7jB-2HjchODbzimx35GRLtiV38mhxoEdv9El6k5GBgOesHieYY087x4CaK4-uuFhe87LNYEXFQLdoOEtuCGQrtZq/s2061/IMG_1336.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2061" data-original-width="2061" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyj2l14DV0zZW73wWeu3jfHfdqZ2vu8tRH_5BMNqulWd7BIIkEtUFRNSJmtMov3ofLHDkJbLyt-UUHc77r9otYfxn78vTgOG3d4ddB7jB-2HjchODbzimx35GRLtiV38mhxoEdv9El6k5GBgOesHieYY087x4CaK4-uuFhe87LNYEXFQLdoOEtuCGQrtZq/w640-h640/IMG_1336.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The turtleneck top on the other hand was very beginner-friendly! I made the Seamwork Jenny pattern which has separate front and back yoke pieces perfect for color blocking or experimenting with different fabrics. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHp0q7NJTMl1wI6qeLWAamx_TW2b2E_XpNl0hdGKwTmpGuwKNw7zziRw1a9jLGEzk5VIxbhcAR8uXKy5dqTVDGeqsKWBeVqNr2fnNlfNRY0KyBOMvx_qKkC465LvXGH2jhPRHYXFen3QOUK6DZ93keAttPDiaTm7tWkZaRfj4zckKGl1kVDhKvCxuc_FjH/s3479/IMG_1530.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3479" data-original-width="2609" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHp0q7NJTMl1wI6qeLWAamx_TW2b2E_XpNl0hdGKwTmpGuwKNw7zziRw1a9jLGEzk5VIxbhcAR8uXKy5dqTVDGeqsKWBeVqNr2fnNlfNRY0KyBOMvx_qKkC465LvXGH2jhPRHYXFen3QOUK6DZ93keAttPDiaTm7tWkZaRfj4zckKGl1kVDhKvCxuc_FjH/w480-h640/IMG_1530.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>With my 1 yard of knit lace, I cut out the long sleeves, front and back yoke, and neckband. I used a solid-colored ivory knit fabric I had acquired during a recent in-person Fabric Mart trip for the main bodice front and back. Using the solid ivory fabric gave the top added modesty and also supplemented the 1 yard of knit lace. The assembly of this pattern is very straightforward and the top came together in under two hours from cutting it out to hemming it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLjaonQvNke5BHdfC-voGYPfzaLPGAOv_5diJKICLFAnhHFtsTQ8DbNWkIIFDAe9F8JlRdttw0iOamv8-3nyV6XoFzPpB5fJ2QrLLzMd-YfuDojlTAc8QrV3N6ZqcNX9jVSkeaxbcBAQhSYB54aOAA867SdAwAYH6Jtui53R7aje7LL-wJ4aBM8eeojC1/s3231/IMG_1528.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3231" data-original-width="2421" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLjaonQvNke5BHdfC-voGYPfzaLPGAOv_5diJKICLFAnhHFtsTQ8DbNWkIIFDAe9F8JlRdttw0iOamv8-3nyV6XoFzPpB5fJ2QrLLzMd-YfuDojlTAc8QrV3N6ZqcNX9jVSkeaxbcBAQhSYB54aOAA867SdAwAYH6Jtui53R7aje7LL-wJ4aBM8eeojC1/w480-h640/IMG_1528.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>When the dress and top were finished, I couldn’t wait to try them on and give the skirt a twirl. Is there anything more fun than twirling in a full-circle skirt? I know, I entertained my one-year-old son with all of my twirling! I love my new White Christmas-inspired holiday outfit and I can’t wait to wear it the first chance I get. Once again, Fabric Mart has helped make my sewing dreams come true. May you have a wonderful holiday season full of sewing magic! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAyLYMuIUN4mub5W9qw-GF16bRjwUOqAXcr_UJJCl5Olt7cj41A15RORT2PNOsaYhuJmGJMvMHpA6yy4qIX9Cahi6Ge5837wxGEXs84NwBnPvnSOyQQpdJGBn1oQSuhArBj8inHy975kru6FYU6HANPoS-o41KxCbD_-SobFS9bzWgiDnmFQ9acFHbSIy/s3727/IMG_1284.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3727" data-original-width="2795" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAyLYMuIUN4mub5W9qw-GF16bRjwUOqAXcr_UJJCl5Olt7cj41A15RORT2PNOsaYhuJmGJMvMHpA6yy4qIX9Cahi6Ge5837wxGEXs84NwBnPvnSOyQQpdJGBn1oQSuhArBj8inHy975kru6FYU6HANPoS-o41KxCbD_-SobFS9bzWgiDnmFQ9acFHbSIy/w480-h640/IMG_1284.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: large; font-weight: 700; text-align: right;"><b><i>SHAINA </i>| </b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: large;"><b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shaina_sews/" style="background: transparent; color: #9687a1; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">@shaina_sews</a></b></span></span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: x-large; text-align: right;"> </b></p><div><hr align="CENTER" color="#E7DEEC" size="2" width="850" /><p>Unfortunately Fabric Mart Fabrics sell out quickly!<br />You can find similar fabrics by shopping the following categories: <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/cotton-fabric/">COTTON</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/twill-fabric/">TWILL</a></b>, & <b><a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/lace-fabric/">LACE</a></b>.</p></div>Fabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.com7