tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967246013405572642024-03-12T19:04:21.824-04:00KadiddlehopperMy adventures in domesticity.KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comBlogger1081125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-31557538512916646732020-07-08T12:57:00.000-04:002020-07-08T12:57:52.867-04:00Good-ByeThis post has been simmering in my head for some time, but I've been dragging my feet, mostly for reasons of nostalgia. The reality is, I'm not a blogger anymore. I've loved the sewing community and I'm not going to stop sewing, or sharing my makes on Instagram and in Facebook groups, but the blogging platform just doesn't feel like me anymore. When I started here - so many years ago - it was fun to take and edit pictures, to write a post and edit my content. It's not fun for me anymore - in fact, it's become a chore. And I don't want that weight to bleed into my sewing. As life has become more complex for me, discretionary time is a premium and I'd rather use it to sew, not photograph and write.<br />
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I did not arrive at this decision easily, but it feels like the right move at this time. If you're interested in continuing to follow along with my sewing, I do continue to post actively on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kid_md/">kid.md</a>. My account is private, but I will accept requests from fellow sewists. I also post on several sewing related Facebook groups, particularly on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015">Stashbusting Sewalong</a>. I hope you'll keep in touch!<br />
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I am currently planning to leave the blog up, but will not be maintaining the Flickr account that I have used to host photos in the past. As a result, many of the posts will have broken picture links. It's possible I may go back an fix this in the future, but I have no immediate plans to do so.<br />
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I appreciate so much all of your support and feedback over the years, and I hope we can stay connected on other social media forums in the future.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Happy Crafting!</i></span>KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-73420351028275554942020-03-17T19:58:00.000-04:002020-03-17T20:13:11.421-04:00Fabric surgical style mask free pattern and tutorial<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 pieces of fabric around 8 inch square. These need to be tightly woven fabrics such as good quality quilting cotton, cotton and cotton blend poplin or other tightly woven fibers. Prewash your fabric in hot water, as that is how you will need to launder your completed mask. I do not recommend knit fabrics for this project as they are far more open in their construction. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nonwoven interfacing, an 8 inch square. A midweight fusible is what I am using. It should be the papery type of interfacing. Again, you want it to prevent the flow of particles, but not completely inhibit air flow.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bias tape for binding. Extra wide double fold is the easiest to work with. If you are making the style with elastic ear loops, you will need around 25 inches. For the style that ties on, you will need around 3 yards.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">A 6 inch wire twist tie (like for bread bags). This will provide structure around the nose and should not be omitted! In a pinch, straighten out one from a bread bag. They can be purchased on amazon.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Elastic for ear loops, if you are making this style. Either ⅛ in elastic or elastic cord would be the best choice. ¼ inch elastic is a bit bulky and uncomfortable.</span></span></li>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-cf5bde0e-7fff-6763-d407-5122177aed08">Repeat this step on the bottom edge, omitting the twist tie, this time looping the elastic from the top down to the bottom on the same side, and enclosing the elastic in the same way as the top. </span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-6075663f-7fff-345b-eab5-96639e38e729">If you are making the style with ties, you will apply your binding to the top and bottom similar to the way you applied it on the sides, but this time, leaving long tails to form your ties. Cut a 48 inch piece of binding. Measure out your binding to 20 inches, then open the binding and </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">sandwich the mask in place. Tuck the wire twist tie under the binding in the center area of the mask. If you need to, glue or tape this in place so it doesn’t slip around. </span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-64381154-7fff-e519-6df8-80294dbacce1">Pin the binding in place. Measure the second tie again to 20 inches past the other edge of the mask and cut your binding. Now stitch the entire length of the binding. You can tuck under the edges to finish them if you wish, or just stitch across them.</span></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-23e0ffa7-7fff-9f7b-6557-7b43ac52744d"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">To wear the mask with ties, tie the upper ties around the head first, wrapping them securely to the back of the head, then tie the lower ties upward, ensuring a snug fit under the chin. Tie the ties on top of the head.</span></span></div>
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<span>This mask is actually demonstrating poor fit as well. The mask is too large for her face, as you can see from the large gaps on either side. She also has a significant gap around her nose because the mask is too tall.</span></div>
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<span id="goog_1926557664"></span><span id="goog_1926557665"></span>I don't think I have very many costume years left with this one, so I was pretty thrilled when she designed her own costume this year. Fortunately, it was doable within a pretty quick time frame, as time has been in short supply lately.<br />
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Here she is with her original design. She made a few tweaks to it before we got going, so the final result isn't exactly like her model, but it is exactly what she wanted! She asked me to make her silver leggings with a coral top that had gold sleeves. As you wish...<br />
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For the top, I made <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie2805-girls-women-s-t-shirts">Jalie 2805,</a> with the crew neckline and 3/4 sleeve. Other than cutting the sleeves out of a contrasting fabric, the pattern required no alterations to manage Myra's vision.<br />
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She requested her costume feature an amulet at the hip, so I added it with heat transfer vinyl as per her instruction.<br />
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The pants are made with <a href="https://jalie.com/3887-clara-high-waisted-leggings-sewing-pattern">Jalie 3887</a>, the Clara leggings. I've been terribly remiss as a blogger, as I've made at least a dozen of these in various sizes and from various fabrics. Myra LOVES this pattern, and this is actually the second size I've traced for her. I do add some height in the back waist, which is a typical adjustment for Myra.<br />
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The Clara is an amazing basic leggings pattern and it was perfect for this crazy hologram lycra. For the record, it's also fantastic in DBP, cotton-lycra, rayon-lycra and denim knit. We really love this pattern.<br />
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Love the fit in back as well!!<br />
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And while it was made for Halloween, it also works as daily wear, if you are a sassy preteen!KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-39205072337838270702019-07-01T17:43:00.000-04:002020-04-13T18:18:24.781-04:00Reversible Scrub Cap Tutorial with Free Pattern and SVG!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u>You will need:</u><br />
The pattern pieces (click <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NpjEqdmsLQd4l5b4y9WrrA2gR3zeEGLX">here</a>). Be sure to assemble the band piece by overlapping the two pieces and taping as indicated on the pattern pieces.<br />
2 pieces of coordinating fabric, ½ yard each or a fat quarter will work<br />
42 inches bias tape. I used extra wide for this tutorial, but if you prefer narrow, that also works<br />
Thread<br />
Something to use to cut - either shears or rotary cutter<br />
A sewing machine<br />
An iron<br />
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<u>Nice to have</u><br />
Press cloth<br />
Pressing ham<br />
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1: Press your fabric! Particularly if you are using a fat quarter as they are often quite creased from being folded.<br />
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2. Cut out your pieces. You will need one top piece and one band (cut on the fold) out of each coordinating fabric. If you are using fat quarters, fold in half and cut the band first, then unfold to cut the top. As you are cutting, be sure to notch or mark the center front and back of the top and center front of the band at the upper (curved) edge. If you are using a cutting machine to cut your pieces, you will need a 12x24 inch mat, as this will cut out single layer.<br />
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3. Right sides together, match up the center front of the top with the center front of the band and pin.<br />
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4. Going around the top, pin the band in place right sides together along the round edge. Sew with a 1/4 inch seam allowance all around the curved edge of the cap. Leave the bottom edge unsewn. Your band should match fairly closely, but as you are matching up curved edges, you may have to ease the top piece slightly into the band. Don’t worry about basting stitches or anything - it’s not that much. When you stitch this at your machine, be sure that the top is down against the feed dogs as your sew, and hold your work taught as it stitches. This will allow the feed dogs to ease in the top as needed.<br />
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5. Press your seam down toward the band. This is much easier if you have a pressing ham!<br />
6. Now repeat steps 3-5 with your other coordinating fabric.<br />
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You should have 2 little caps!<br />
7. Fold one wrong side out and the other right side out and nest them right sides together.<br />
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8. PIn and stitch the two layers together along the back edge of the cap, matching the center back and the seams.<br />
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9. Press the seam open, then nest the two layers WRONG sides together, folding at your newly pressed seam. Now Press the seam flat, making sure your fabric isn’t rolling to one side or the other.<br />
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Now it’s starting to look like a cap! My finger is indicating your back seam. You still should have raw edges along the lower border of the cap. Let’s take care of that, as well as making ties all in one step.<br />
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10. Make sure that the raw edges of your cap are aligned and place a pin at center front of the band. Get your bias tape and if you haven’t already, cut a 42 inch long piece and fold it in half to determine the center.<br />
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11. Matching the center of your tape with your center front pin, wrap the tape around the raw edges of your cap. You want to stick it in as far as you can, aligning the cut edge with the fold inside the tape. Pin the tape in place all around the cap. (Note: If you are a bias tape pro, you can do this without all the pinning. Your ties will be 10 inches long, so just stitch up the 10 inch ties first, and insert the cap at the point, and then stitch around, adding the second 10 inch tie at the end.)<br />
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12. Start stitching at one end of your bias tape. If you notice in the above picture, one side of the bias tape is less wide than the other. This is done intentionally at the factory to make it easier to apply. Be sure you are stitching with the “shorter” side up so that when you get to the cap section, you will be confident you are stitching through all the layers, since the bottom side hangs farther over. Stitch all the way down the edge of your first tie, around your cap and along the edge of the other tie, all the way to the end in one pass.<br />
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I like to use a 3 step zigzag stitch for this - I just like the way it looks - but you can choose any stitch you prefer. Some machines have interesting decorative stitches and this would be a great place to use them! Have fun!<br />
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Look at that! You’re done! Now you’re the most stylish in the OR! I added some embroidery to mine, and if you are interested in embellishing your cap in some way, do so before you assemble the pieces. It’s much easier to embellish flat fabric!<br />
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ETA: Several of y'all have asked about making these caps in a single layer, which is a great way to conserve fabric and make them faster! My friend Kristine made a great video showing us all how to easily convert the pattern to a single layer. Even if you are doing a double layer cap, she has some great tips for sewing the pattern in general! Check out her video <a href="https://youtu.be/sUhW0p3Yz14" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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To download the pattern pieces, and a pdf of the instructions, click below!<br />
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And just for kicks (and so I could play with my new Cricut Maker), I also created an SVG file for those of you who have cutting machines that can handle unbonded fabric. You can download the SVG <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ml-I4u1TdYHBW8P_arIpW4QxILestCq2">here</a>. If you need to resize, the band should measure 4.324in x 22.648in, and the top should measure 6.758in x 10.408in.<br />
Note: the svg file will not open in your browser, so if you click on it, you will get a plain black screen and it looks like it doesn't work. You will need to right click on the link and download the file, then upload the svg file into your cutter software.KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com90tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-81729012124276033512019-06-06T14:37:00.000-04:002019-06-06T14:37:23.522-04:00Angela Wolf Ruched Tee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lately, I've been having a hard time feeling inspired. We're busy, and with summer vacation here, my sewing time is extremely limited, but I ran across some YouTube videos recently by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/aboapparel">Angela Wolf</a>, which led me to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/AngelaWolfPatterns/">her Facebook group</a>, which resulted in this top. Sometimes inspiration takes roundabout paths, and you just have to go along for the ride.<br />
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This is the <a href="https://www.angelawolfpatterns.com/the-ruched-t-top-aw1123-paper-pattern/">Ruched Tee</a> by Angela Wolf Patterns. I know, I have a zillion basic tee patterns, but every time I pulled one out, I just didn't want to sew it. And I really DID want to sew this one! I have no regrets.<br />
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The skinny on this pattern - it's a fitted scoop neck tee with sleeve and collar options. Since this was my first time sewing it, I went with the simplest options, which were a short sleeve and a narrow banded neckline.<br />
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Isn't that a lovely neckline? Wider bands can be troublesome sometimes, but this one lays nice and flat. Of course, I couldn't leave well enough alone, so I added a band to the sleeve hem as well, for a ringer tee look. Me likey.<br />
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The shaping is nice through the back, and the neckline hugs the back neck perfectly. I really like the finished length as well. I find it very flattering, but also allows easy back pocket access. Essential for me, as that's where I generally stick my phone.<br />
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Of course, it wouldn't be called a ruched tee if there wasn't ruching! The pattern includes options for ruching either or both side seams, as well as the longer sleeve lengths. The instructions were really fantastic. This is my first Angela Wolf pattern, but I was so impressed by the pattern quality that I've already ordered her jeans pattern as well. The instructions are in a lovely spiral bound notebook, and the pattern is printed on really nice quality paper. It was a pleasure to use!<br />
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This fabric has been in the stash so long I can't recall when I bought it, but it had a fabricmart sticker on it. It's a lightweight rayon lycra with a perfect drape for this top. The bands are a pink rib knit that perfectly match the teeny pink polka dots. I'm pretty sure it's from Chez Ami. I miss their fabric!<br />
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So, the verdict? This pattern is a huge win! I will definitely be making it again. There is a cowl neck option! Y'all, I love a cowl neck! And I can't wait to get my jeans pattern. I do love making jeans. You know, sometimes sewing inspiration can be tough to find. I'm glad my random path led me here. Back to the sewing machines!KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-610510288762763872019-04-16T19:16:00.000-04:002019-04-16T19:16:49.980-04:00McCalls 6122<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Y'all, it's been so long since I sewed a Big 4 pattern, I wasn't sure I remembered what to do! But I'm struggling mightily with lack of time and lack of mojo, so when inspiration struck, I knew I needed to run with it.<br />
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And despite wrangling my usual alterations, and remembering how to sew a woven, I'm glad I did. It felt good to tackle something a little more challenging than leggings or a tee shirt.<br />
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So, this pattern is <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/39249">McCalls 6122</a>, which is of course, long out of print. It's a Palmer/Pletsch pattern, so I feel like the instructions were a little better than the run of the mill Big 4 which was nice, since the collar construction was a little unusual, and I didn't make it easy on myself by adding embroidery.<br />
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It's a pretty straightforward sew though, for the most part. The front bodice is cut on the bias, which looks pretty cool in my slubby chambray. The peplum has a narrow, curved hem, and the bodice shaping comes from vertical waist darts.<br />
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The button placket is interesting though. I've sewn concealed plackets, but generally I've seen them done as foldover plackets. Since the collar points are continuous with the facing and blouse front, that doesn't work here, so instead, the placket is pieced onto the blouse front and the facing, then tucked in like a long, narrow in seam pocket. That works out well both to keep the placket from interfering with the collar, and also to eliminate any issues that might arise from the bodice front being on the bias, since the placket piece is cut on grain.<br />
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In back, you can see the wrinkles from this morning's car ride with my kids, as well as the nice shape back here. There are vertical darts for shaping, as well as the waist seam. You can also sort of see the collar. There is an undercollar there, but the upper part is continuous with the front facing, much like constructing a shawl collar.<br />
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One of the reasons I selected this pattern was that I wanted to embroider! And those collar points were just begging for some subtle motifs. The design is from <a href="https://www.urbanthreads.com/products.aspx?productid=UT17136">Urban Threads</a>, and is intended to look like jewelry, but I went for shades of blue for a tonal look. I did stitch the "gem" in the center in pink, with an overlay of pink metallic. It's subtle, but pretty.<br />
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But what of the fit? Well, I'm not overjoyed, but I'm not entirely unhappy either. I did my usual Big 4 alteration - shortening above the bust and slimming down the sleeve cap. That part isn't bad, but the collar buckles somewhat, which tells me I should have shortened it a little bit more, or taken a wedge out of the neckline. I also think that armhole gaping is telling me an FBA was in order. Dang it. I should have gone with my gut and done one, but it fit so well in the tissue! I wonder how many more times I'm going to have to learn that lesson...<br />
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So, it's not perfect, but it is comfortable and cool, and I'm feeling pretty good about tackling something not so easy. Now if only my kids would stop asking for leggings and tee shirts....KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-49755562255454955582019-02-26T18:06:00.000-05:002019-02-26T18:06:32.178-05:00Jalie Eleonore and Yoko, a match made in heaven!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, y'all probably have noticed by now that I'm a bit of a <a href="http://jalie.com/">Jalie </a>fangirl. I sew their patterns a lot for everyone in my family, and I have always been happy with my results.<br />
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So, when Jalie released the <a href="https://jalie.com/3896-yoko-square-turtleneck-free-sewing-pattern">Yoko </a>top for FREE, naturally I was quick to download it!! And then I sat on it, because I just haven't had the time to sew that I wish I had.<br />
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But then I made a pair of <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3461-eleonore-pull-on-jeans">Eleonores </a>in basic black, because everyone needs black pants, right? I've made quite a few pairs of these (see <a href="http://katiekadiddlehopper.blogspot.com/search/label/Jalie%203461">here</a>), so I won't go into great detail about them, but I did do a few fun things...<br />
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Rainbow metallic unicorn and dragon pockets were a must! I love fun back pockets, even on "basic" black pants.<br />
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I also added real pockets to the front. The pattern is drafted with a faux pocket, which is kind of a pain to sew, and also irritates me every time I try to put my hand in it. Now they are real pockets! Jalie offers an <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3461-eleonore-pocket-add-on">add-on</a> to the pattern, if you want your own front pockets. I drafted them myself though.<br />
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But this blog post is about the Yoko! Did I mention it's a free pattern?! <a href="https://jalie.com/3896-yoko-square-turtleneck-free-sewing-pattern">Go download it</a>! It's a basic loose fitting tee with a dropped shoulder, long sleeves and a turtleneck. It's a super quick sew!<br />
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I made mine out a a nice, slinky ITY jersey. I love how it flows when I wear it! I've seen it made out of pretty much every knit imaginable, and it always looks awesome.<br />
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I did make on wee alteration to mine - I just can't leave well enough alone. Since I was planning to wear it with skinny jeans, I wanted more of a tunic look, so I added 2 inches to the length in front and 4 inches in back. When I sewed the side seams, I left the last couple of inches open as a vent. The top is loose enough that I don't need it for ease, but I like the look.<br />
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You can see it here as well. Another feature I love about this top is the sleeve. It's nice and long, but snug enough that I can push it up to get a 3/4 sleeve look as well.<br />
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I may have started out to sew basic pants, but I don't think I ended up with anything basic at all! I love this outfit, and feel like a total rock star in it!KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-47811523502675968822018-10-23T13:17:00.000-04:002018-10-23T19:04:54.738-04:00Disco Fever! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As you may have noticed, blogging hasn't been a big priority lately. But I had such fun sewing this, I wanted to write about it. Let's see if I remember how to do this...<br />
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It all started with the jeans. I really needed jeans. I love my Jalie jeans, but you know, sometimes a girl needs something new and fun. So, this is Simplicity 7146, published in 1974. I seriously love all the fun details in this pattern. And that super high waistline! So me.<br />
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The back yoke is SO COOL! It curves down to the side seams in such a flattering way. It was not the funnest to sew... But worth it!! I did add the back pockets. They may not have needed a place for their phones back in '74, but I do! I echoed the yoke stitching in my pocket design. I didn't want to lose that nice curve. I also added star shaped rivets. Because fun.<br />
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Those wide legs!! I love them!!! Alexa has played so much disco lately, both as I sewed and then again for pictures. Gotta get into the groove, baby!<br />
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For fit, I compared the pattern to my trusty Jalie, and it was an exact match. Like, seriously, I'm tempted to go find every pants pattern Simplicity published in 1974. How often do pants fit right out of the envelope?? I have lost a few pounds since the last pair of Jalies I made, so I took out 5/8 inch from the side seams before I added the waistband, but no other changes were needed. *Cue chorus of angels*<br />
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I'm seriously loving the high waisted rear view. I think the higher pockets and stitching are really flattering. This 40 year old butt will take all the visual lift it can get!<br />
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Sadly, my wardrobe is deficient in appropriately retro tops!! Burda magazine to the rescue. A peasant top has such an awesome 70's vibe, I flipped through at least a decade of burda back issues before I found the perfect one in 02/2010.<br />
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I think the cropped, blousy top is a nice complement to the wide leg jeans. I love the waistband, which reduces the likelihood of wardrobe malfunctions that might arise in a cropped top, and does a nice job visually cinching the waist.<br />
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The fabric is a mystery synthetic given to me years ago. It's stretchy and reasonably drapey, so there's gotta be some lycra in there somewhere. The print is a paisley in muted pinks and burgundy, with pops of bright apple green. You can see here that the top is quite voluminous. I don't think it would be very flattering in a crisper fabric, but it works in this.<br />
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Since the style is pretty unfitted, I didn't bother with an FBA, but I did shorten the neckband by about 2 inches and gathered it in tighter so that the neckline wouldn't drape off the shoulder as the pattern intended. Worked a treat! The neckline shape is very nice and hugs the body well.<br />
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You can see the pattern details a bit better in back. The neckband and waistband are shirred with elastic to give the pattern shape. I used my Singer 127 treadle to do the shirring. It was quite a workout, but really fun. The sleeves are gathered into bands which gives them nice puffiness without too much volume.<br />
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I've already worn these jeans a ton, so I know they're going to be a wardrobe workhorse. I love it when truly retro/vintage items work so well in a modern wardrobe.KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-61574760819205642932018-05-22T09:43:00.000-04:002018-05-22T09:43:55.844-04:00Jalie mashup swim tank<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's that time of year again! School is out in a few days and my kids are looking forward to lots of swim, sun and playing outside. Logan needed new swim togs this year, and while he found some cool Minecraft trunks he liked, we came up empty for a top.<br />
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Mom to the rescue. Logan specifically wanted a tank top, not a sleeveless shirt. And I wanted it to be wicking polyester so it would dry quickly and be comfortable in the heat. Neither requirement was an easy one...<br />
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The fabric turned out to be the least challenging. After searching at my usual favorite spots and coming up empty, I just did a Google search and found an impressive line of wicking jersey at <a href="https://www.wazoodle.com/fabrics/athletic-knits.html">Wazoodle</a>. They had a range of colors and weights to pick and choose from. I went with the classic Minecraft color scheme of black and green. Shipping was fast and the quality is excellent, so I'll be shopping there again.<br />
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The larger challenge was the pattern. Boys tank top patterns fizzle out after the toddler sizes and Logan isn't quite big enough for mens sizing yet. Even Ottobre failed me! Logan was very specific about wanting a tank top and not just a sleeveless shirt. So, I had to get a little creative. I decided to start with the ladies racer back tank by Jalie (<a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3245-raglan-tee-racerback-tank-tunic-pattern">3245</a>). But since it has decidedly feminine lines, I used the <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3669-nico-men-s-raglan-tees">Jalie Nico raglan tee</a> to get a more masculine shape, blending the two patterns together at the underarm. And since I was hacking up a couple of patterns anyway, I decided to do some color blocking and add mesh side panels for comfort. All in a day's work.<br />
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Logan is very happy with it. He loves the way it looks and fits and says it is very comfortable. I even got a hug from my not physically demonstrative boy. I think as I look at him that the armhole could be slightly lower, but really, it's a pretty good fit.<br />
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The fit through the back is pretty good though, and it looks well proportioned overall.<br />
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On the side, I added 4 inch wide panels of athletic mesh - the sort with large holes that jerseys are made of. It gives the tank some more breathability as well as a cool sporty look. I also color blocked the front and back with green on the lower 6 inches of the tank, and used the same green jersey for the neck and armhole bindings.<br />
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I got my Cricut in on the party for some finishing touches with a creeper face and Minecraft logo. I used a <a href="https://www.stahls.com/heat-transfer-vinyl-silicone-dye-block">silicone HTV</a> that has a slick feel. It's a cool texture that goes with water play well. I also coverstitched all the seams, both for a touch of contrast stitching, and to be sure the insides were nice and soft. No itchy seams!<br />
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It was a little more patternwork than I have been doing lately, and it was nice to use that part of my brain. Logan loves his tank, so that's the most important thing. I had fun making it, too.KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-85652461644940258162018-05-04T16:44:00.000-04:002018-05-04T16:44:59.424-04:00The Itch to Stitch Paro Cardigan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey y'all! Long time no see. I seem to have dropped off the blogosphere accidentally. To be frank, the process of taking and editing pictures, then writing a blog post was just too much for me for a while there. I really have been sewing quite a bit. If you follow me on IG (@kid_md) or Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/katie_kid_md">@katie_kid_md</a>) you'll still get to see lots of sewing action. I'm not sure I'll be posting everything I make going forward, but I really wanted to show y'all this. Blogging mojo kickstarted!<br />
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So, this cardigan is what I wanted to share with y'all. Now that we live somewhere with proper seasons (it was ALWAYS hot in Texas and ALWAYS cold in Utah, no transitions), I find myself grabbing cardigans and hoodies a lot to layer on chilly mornings. I recently made the <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3677-helene-shawl-collar-cardigan">Jalie Helene</a> cardigan, which I love and hopefully can get some pics of soon, but wanted something with a little more flair and shaping. I was just browsing on the Pattern Review shop, and came across <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/83852">this cardigan pattern</a> from Itch to Stitch. I admit, I hadn't paid any attention to this company. I have a lot of patterns and these smaller Indie companies can be pretty variable in terms of pattern making and drafting quality. But I like the style so much, I decided to give it a go.<br />
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I mean seriously, this rear view?! With all that wonderful pleating! I love it. Another down side (for me) was that this was a PDF. Y'all, I hate taping those things together. And this was not the easiest one I've ever done. I fall into three different sizes, so I couldn't just print the one size. And for whatever reason, the pieces just didn't want to fit well together during assembly. I ended up cutting out each piece as I assembled it, instead of leaving it as one big sheet. Once that was done, it went together fine.<br />
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I really like that this style lends itself well to being dressed up or down. Pencil skirts aren't exactly conducive to chasing my kids, so I love that I can wear this cardi with my jeans as well. It sewed up nicely in a rayon-poly-lycra Ponte from FabricMart. I don't think it's particularly well suited to thinner knits, as you'd lose the details in the pleating.<br />
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As far as the pattern itself goes, the drafting was good - everything fit together as it should. I found the sizing a bit on the RTW/vanity sizing side of things. My measurements put my in 3 sizes, the smallest of which was a size 2. Y'all... I haven't been a size 2 since middle school. That said, as long as you ignore the size numbers and go by your measurements, those are accurately represented. For fit, the only alteration I made was to grade out 2 sizes at the bust. Since there is plenty of ease in the hips, I didn't make any changes there. It's also worth noting that I did not lengthen the sleeves. I have quite long arms and generally do have to add some length to most sleeves, but as you can see, this one is quite long as drafted. Shortening is easier than lengthening though, so that's a feature for me.<br />
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The other major change I made was to add pockets. I must have pockets in my cardigans. They hold my phone, keys and all the bits of stuff that come with modern life. It doesn't matter how much I love a garment, if it doesn't have pockets, I won't wear it and that goes double for cardigans. I made these the full length of the lower section and deep enough for my 5.5 inch phone.<br />
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Inside, you can see the pocket bags cover up the pleats a bit, which is nice. Since the pockets reach the entire length of the panel, they are stitched into the waist seam and the hem, so no flopping about. I used a matching cotton jersey for the pockets to reduce bulk, as the waist seam gets a bit thick with all those pleats. You can also see that I added inner buttons to stabilize my large outer buttons and prevent them from pulling through the ponte. It's always good to stabilize a heavy button, especially on a knit fabric. I did add an extra button. The pattern calls for a single large button, but I really liked the look of two. And it's mine, so I do what I want.<br />
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Overall, I think this will get a lots of wear. It's a pretty distinctive style, so I'm not sure I'll make a ton of them, but maybe there's room in my closet for one more. I have some leopard print ponte...KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-38244683467869627882018-01-01T13:05:00.000-05:002018-01-01T13:05:15.439-05:00Ottobre 03/2011-18Wow, it's been a while since I've posted! Life has been crazy, but good. Starting with the reason for this dress! My sister was married at the end of November, in Scotland! And we got to be there! Naturally, some new dresses needed sewn...<br />
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All my photos were taken in front of the Leith Registry House in Edinburgh, where my sister was married. It was a lovely venue!<br />
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Obviously, November in Scotland demands a certain level of cold protection. Not something this Southern girl generally has to deal with, but thanks to my Ottobre subscription, I had plenty of pattern options for Myra! Those Finns know how to deal with the cold.<br />
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We settled on Ottobre 03/2011-18, which is a simple dress with long sleeves and a turtleneck collar. Very cozy.<br />
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The skirt is lightly gathered into a high-low waistline, which has a pretty effect on. The skirt is nice and long, and kept her warm over tights.<br />
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The sleeves are long and slim, with plain hems at the wrist. The sleeve caps are gathered into a full puff, which Myra really likes.<br />
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The fabric is a cozy ribbed sweater knit. I'm not sure where I got it, but it's at least four years old, so yay for a nice deep stashbust. It really was perfect for this dress. It's a little on the unstable side, so I did stabilize the shoulder seams and waistline with clear elastic, but otherwise it sewed up without much trouble.<br />
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We've had a surprisingly cold winter here in Tennessee so far, so Myra has gotten quite a lot of wear out of this dress. I'm pleased that she likes it so much.KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-77323276823618864332017-09-25T10:55:00.000-04:002017-09-25T10:55:55.857-04:00Ottobre 03/2015-24<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This sweet faced boy doesn't get much sewing time. He has a lot of handmade clothing passed down from Logan, so he really doesn't need much, and he lives in tee shirts and shorts anyway. He only has one dress shirt, and it was purchased for Logan, so it's in rough shape now. It was time for a nice new one of his own.<br />
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This is <a href="https://www.ottobredesign.com/uusi2010/img/browse/2015_3/14_big.jpg">Ottobre 03/2015-24</a>, which is a sport shirt with some nice details. The back yoke is echoed in front and there are several pocket options.<br />
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The fabric I used is a tiny stripe, so I had fun playing with directions along the yoke and pocket. I cut the main body of the shirt on grain, with the front yoke on the bias and pocket on the cross grain.<br />
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In the back, the yoke is on the cross grain. The shirt has a nice fit, with just a little shaping.<br />
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Back ease is incorporated into two pleats near the armhole area, rather than the traditional center back pleat. I like the sporty look it has. It suits Duncan's active personality.<br />
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The shirt has button bands and a one piece collar. The pattern calls for buttons, but since Duncan likes to Hulk out of his clothing, I went with snaps. I hadn't applied snaps in a while, so it took me a few tries to get them on properly, but I like the way they turned out.<br />
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I've missed sewing for my sweet boy. There never seems time enough for all the projects I'd like to do, but I definitely need to make more time for Duncan.KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-68510328710368150452017-09-11T09:36:00.000-04:002017-09-11T09:36:06.892-04:00McCalls 6794 top and some Eleonore jeans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love a quick knit top, which is probably why my dresser is full of them, but there is just something a little classier about a top made from a woven fabric. It stops being "just a tee shirt" and, even in a casual, easy wearing style, becomes something a little nicer.<br />
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This top is <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6794">McCalls 6794</a>, which is sadly now OOP. When I bought the pattern, I was so excited about it, but something kept getting in the way of sewing it. I'm glad I finally did. It's darn cute and comfortable!<br />
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I made view C, which the model on the envelope is wearing. It features a high-low hemline, cut on, dropped sleeves and a bias faced neckline. The pattern utilizes a contrast fabric for the midriff panel and ties, but I thought there was enough going on with my print and used self fabric.<br />
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From the back, you can see the hemline a little better. The fitting in this top is all achieved by the waist tie and the front gathering. It's got a LOT of ease - I sewed 2 sizes smaller than called for by my measurements and made no alterations for my full bust. There's plenty of room for the girls in all that gathering.<br />
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My fabric is a polyester charmeuse that has been in my stash long enough that I've forgotten its origins. I likely bought it intending to use it for lining, as I rarely use poly charmeuse for garments, but it does have an excellent drape for this top, and gathers well without adding bulk. For this top, you definitely need a lightweight fabric with plenty of drape! Rayon challis, silk charmeuse or chiffon, or even a lightweight voile would work well.<br />
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So, I finished my top, so proud of myself for having used both stash fabric and pattern, and realized that I didn't have anything to wear it with. This shape doesn't really work with my <a href="http://katiekadiddlehopper.blogspot.com/search/label/Jalie%202908">flared jeans</a> and all my skinny jeans were <a href="http://katiekadiddlehopper.blogspot.com/2016/01/back-in-saddle.html">printed </a>or <a href="http://katiekadiddlehopper.blogspot.com/2015/11/jalie-eleonore-pants-take-2.html">bright colors</a>.<br />
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So, I whipped out my trusty <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3461-eleonore-pull-on-jeans">Jalie Eleonore </a>pattern and some Ralph Lauren denim I got at Mood a couple of years ago and made some skinny jeans.<br />
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I won't talk more about the Eleonores - I love this pattern and I've made it <a href="http://katiekadiddlehopper.blogspot.com/search/label/Jalie%203461">several times</a> - but I am glad this top pushed me to finally make a pair in regular denim. I mean, as regular as I ever get, you know. The denim is shot with gold threads... Because that's how I roll.KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-20600461660741390592017-09-04T09:59:00.000-04:002017-09-04T10:26:36.255-04:00Ottobre 03/2014-16 sparkle tee!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My sassy girl recently outgrew her entire tee shirt drawer (conveniently timed for Top Month!), and there was much weeping and wailing as I "made" her get rid of many of her favorites. I told her to choose a few for me to recreate for her. One of those was a RTW Old Navy top that I had added HTV to. It was a beige shirt printed with gold stars all over it, and I really wasn't sure I would be able to recreate it. Where was I going to find the fabric?!<br />
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FabricMart came to my rescue with this grey/silver version that Myra just loves. Whew! I was afraid I was going to have to cut a zillion tiny foil stars. That would have been not so fun...<br />
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The original shirt had long sleeves and a gathered neckline. Myra requested short, puffed sleeves, since we live in the South and it's hot here. We found a perfect pattern in the <a href="https://www.ottobredesign.com/uusi2010/img/browse/2014_3/2_big.jpg">03/2014</a> issue of Ottobre. The original was designed for striped knits and to be cut on the bias for a diagonal stripe, but I didn't need that, so we cut it on the grain instead. Otherwise I didn't change the pattern at all. It's a really nice basic tee.<br />
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The neckline is a nice high scoop, gathered with clear elastic and bound with self fabric. Those stars gave my coverstitch binder a wee bit of trouble, but they sure look nice. The sleeves are puffed just at the cap and hemmed.<br />
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The top came in two lengths and I sewed the longer one, in the hopes that Myra will be able to wear it for more than 5 minutes. She's growing so fast these days!<br />
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At Myra's request, I replicated the decal on the original top, this time with silver glitter instead of gold. We do love to sparkle around here! I was so happy I was able to replicate a favorite top, and even to improve on it!<br />
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Since it is Top Month for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015">stashbusters</a>, I though I'd share a little tip for hemming in a tight spot, such as sleeves on a child's top like this one.<br />
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When I know I'm going to have limited space for pressing my hem (or and binding/bands - pretty much anything that is getting sewn in the round), I press the allowance up before sewing the piece into the garment. If it is a particularly small piece, like doll clothing, you can stitch the hem at this point as well, but I don't do that for human clothing, since it leaves a bump under the arm. Pressing the hem is at least 4000X easier on a flat piece than it is once the sleeve seam is sewn and you have a tube to deal with. Once the hem is pressed, it is much easier to fold up and stitch. As I mentioned, this also applies to binding and bands - press them in half before you sew them into a loop. It will be much quicker and easier! I hope that helps with your knit top sewing!KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-63283234121473389892017-09-01T08:55:00.000-04:002017-09-01T08:55:08.199-04:00Stashbusting Sewalong 2017 : September is TOP MONTH!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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If you've been following my blog for more than a minute or two, you know how much I LOVE sewing tops, so when <a href="http://handmadebyheatherb.blogspot.com/">Heather </a>mentioned that she needed someone to head up Top Month on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/stashbusting2015/">Stashbusting Sewalong Facebook group</a>, I jumped at the chance.<br />
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One of the things I love about this theme is that it is so flexible! Practically any style, level of complexity and fabric choice will work here. Want to make an easy tee shirt? No problem? Craving something complex? We can do that! Tops can be anything you can imagine!</div>
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You don't even have to limit yourself to people! Barbie need a tee to match? Go for it! Want to make your favorite pooch a cuddly top for winter walks? Let's make it happen!</div>
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Tops are super fun! I hope everyone in the group enjoys this month. I'll be posting a few more tops I'm working on as the month progresses, as well as some top-sewing tips that I have picked up along the way. I've also put together a Pinboard dedicated to sewing tops. It's a mix of patterns (some free!) and inspiration that I hope you will find useful. You can find the board <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/kid_md/tops-are-tops/">here</a>. Let's sew some tops!KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-1280096107029892532017-07-24T16:51:00.000-04:002017-07-24T16:51:46.611-04:00Simplicity 1595 emergency recital dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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She looks carefree here, but a week ago, all was not calm as she realized that her piano recital was in a week and SHE DIDN'T HAVE A WHITE DRESS! It was urgent, especially as we spent the three days prior to her recital out of town, which gave me 2 days to sew it. That child...<br />
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Being a mom of small kids, I don't actually have a lot of white in my stash, but I had this bit of white seersucker shot with metallic silver that is quite suitable for angel wear. It also fit into my Stashbusting theme of deep stash, as it's at least 6 years old. Win-win.<br />
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Since I was quite short on time, I chose <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-pattern-1595-toddlers-and-childs-dress/1595.html">Simplicity 1595</a>, as it is a pullover style with no zippers or lining or anything complex. The neckline and sleeves are gathered with elastic and the skirt and bodice are gathered into the waistband.<br />
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In back, there is a waist tie for shaping that is sewn into the waistband at the side seams. The skirt is nice and full and has a sweet little ruffle at the hem.<br />
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At the recital, she added a halo and wings to complete her angel look. If you'd like to see her piece, there's a video <a href="https://youtu.be/gnVvtIqMmjg?list=FLdvyR_sF2fMwkORDgQWA-jw">here</a>.<br />
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Unfortunately, since I was a bit rushed, the fit isn't as perfect as I might have liked. The neckline is far too wide, and Myra reports that the waistband is itchy, so we had to add a tank top underneath. You can see the tank peeking out on her shoulder. It actually gives the impression of a square neckline, so I kind of like it.<br />
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At first, Myra wasn't thrilled with it, but in the end, it was just right for her recital. Yay for a last minute sewing win!KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-11018241906082551802017-07-13T09:54:00.000-04:002017-07-13T09:54:11.824-04:00Ottobre 03/2014-35 dress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After I finished cutting out my <a href="http://katiekadiddlehopper.blogspot.com/2017/06/simplicity-3678-maxi.html">last dress</a>, I had about a yard of fabric left over. I don't really use ITY much in small pieces, but I thought Myra might like a dress to match mine, so I went hunting for a pattern with similar features, particularly the gathering in the bodice and skirt.<br />
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After a perusal of my Ottobre collection, I found <a href="https://www.ottobredesign.com/lehdet_js/2014_3/index.html?en">this dress</a> from the 03/2014 issue. I love the style lines. It's a really nice echo of my dress, with the bodice gathers and waistband, but with a more youthful feel.<br />
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Ottobre suggested woven fabrics for it, but it works well in this lightweight knit with very few changes. I omitted the zipper, and rather than gathering the neckline with traditional gathering stitches, I used clear elastic so that the neckline would have sufficient stretch and recovery for the dress to go over Myra's head.<br />
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And of course, I added pockets. Dresses need pockets.<br />
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The design of the dress is fairly straightforward. The bodice gathers into the neckline binding and into the waistband at center front and center back.The skirt is full and gathered evenly around the waistband. Since the design is intended for wovens, the waistband has some ease in a knit.<br />
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I used my coverstitch binder to do the neckline and armholes. The pattern includes a pattern piece for bias binding, which I used to measure the elastic for the neckline. Myra loves her new dress and says she understands now why I like to wear dresses every day. They're so comfortable! Now to go hide my ITY stash before she claims it all...KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-32311073089376571182017-06-08T11:36:00.000-04:002017-06-08T11:36:18.183-04:00Simplicity 3678 maxi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey look! It's me! I know y'all, I haven't been around much, and the few things I've sewn for me have been boring necessities. But I finally made myself something new and somewhat frivolous! Actually not at all because ITY maxi dresses are my summer uniform, so this will get worn all the time. But I digress - the dress!<br />
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This is Simplicity 3678, which I've made before (<a href="http://katiekadiddlehopper.blogspot.com/search/label/Simplicity%203678">here</a>). This is the first time I've tried this style bodice though, and I have to say, I'm pretty thrilled with it. During the maaaaannnnnyyyy years I was nursing my babies, I wore only wrap/surplice bodice dresses for easy nursing access, and I sort of got into a rut. But my last baby weaned 4 years ago, so it's well past time for some variety!<br />
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So, let's chat about this bodice. The neckband is shaped and faced. The pattern called for a self-fabric facing with fusible interfacing. Y'all know I'm incapable or following a pattern... I decided to try something out and instead used powernet for my facing pieces. I love how it turned out! The facing is nice and stable, but still stretchy and comfortable. Not to mention lightweight! Definitely going to do this in the future for knit facings.<br />
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The back bodice is straighforward, but the pattern uses this back for both bodices, so it was drafted without the neckband. Annoying but minor. I drafted one for it. The skirt back has a bit of gathering, if you've some fluff you'd like to minimize, but not enough to look juvenile or emphasize anything you'd rather not.<br />
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For the sleeve, I used the cap sleeve from another view. I like this sleeve a lot. It's double layered, so no hemming. It did require a tiny bit of altering to fit into this armscye, so if you're sleeve swapping with this pattern, be sure to check.<br />
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For fit, I added some length to the bodice in order to fake an FBA. Since the bodice is ruched, there is plenty of space horizontally, but I did need a couple of inches of length to cover the girls. I added length throughout the area of gathering and then tapered off around to the back, which didn't require any alterations for me. Obviously I also added significant length to the skirt to make it a maxi. After it was done, I actually went back and forth about the length, even polling the interwebs for length opinions. It was hotly contested! In the end, y'all liked the maxi just a little bit better, and given my maxi bias, that's what I went with. After all, I can always cut it shorter if it makes me crazy!<br />
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The final, critical alteration - pockets! Seriously, why else do we sew but to have well fitting clothes with POCKETS! Get with the program, Simplicity and put pocket pieces in your patterns. Seriously though, how hard is that?!<br />
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Final verdict? I love it! Maxi dresses are my favorite. I don't know why I questioned it. But maybe I should make another one in a knee length...KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-65461685896425914712017-04-08T18:47:00.001-04:002017-04-08T18:47:12.509-04:00Jalie 3674 Isabelle running pant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Myra recently discovered a love for lycra running pants, so when Jalie unveiled the <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3674-isabelle-capri-leggings-skating-pants">Isabelle</a> running pants pattern, I knew I needed to get it for her.<br />
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She's also decided that Emojis are the coolest thing ever. (They're totally sick, mom.) So, when my friend <a href="http://peanutbuttermacrame.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth </a>sent me the link to this awesome emoji printed spandex, well. Must buy.<br />
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The Isabelle pattern is exactly the style Myra loves, and the pattern offers some super fun details. Myra chose the slim fit capri pant, but there is also a flare leg, as well as a style with leg bands to fit over ice skates.<br />
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I love the way the back legs wrap to the front, giving an interesting line when color blocked. The inset piece that wraps around the body just below the waistband is fun, and also where I did all my fit alterations, so those seams are super useful!<br />
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To fit Myra, I added some length at center back to cover her backside, which I tapered down around the contrast band. She wears her pants low in front, so I also lowered the center front to accommodate that, also using the contrast band piece as well as the center front leg. The waistband includes a hidden pocket at center front, so I didn't alter the waistband itself.<br />
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Myra is so happy with these that she's already asked me for another pair. They were surprisingly quick to sew, and I'm very pleased with how well they work out for her.KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-57541146964475957742017-04-01T09:02:00.000-04:002017-04-01T09:02:39.950-04:00Jalie 3670, the Loulouxe skort (and a bonus raglan tee)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I took a lot of action shots of this cute little number. It is made for movement!<br />
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When <a href="https://jalie.com/">Jalie </a>announced this Spring's pattern release, this one actually didn't register on my radar. What was I thinking? It's adorable! But I'm not a sporty girl, so for some reason I just didn't see the cuteness potential until one of the ladies on the Jalie Facebook group posted one she had made for her daughter. I ran to the PR website and ordered the pattern (and a few others, ahem) immediately and sewed it up the next day.<br />
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So, here we have the <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3670-loulouxe-skort">Loulouxe skort, Jalie 3670</a>. It's designed for comfort and style when running and biking, but it is also totally perfect for the playground or your bestie's backyard.<br />
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Myra's Loulouxe is made from a combination of digitally printed jersey (from <a href="https://kitschy-coo.co.uk/">Kitchy Coo</a>) and solid pink interlock from Chez Ami. The pattern is designed for stretch knits with 60% stretch (like spandex and supplex knit), which these don't have, but it worked fine without size adjustments.<br />
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How cute is that flounce in the back?! The Loulouxe features a colorblocked skirt, with integrated shorts. The front skirt has a slight a-line for ease of movement, and the back is a full flounce, which is cute as well as functional, since it accommodates running, biking or playing equally well.<br />
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The shorts are nice and snug, with the option for a pocket or two. The size could easily be altered to fit a larger phone or device, but Myra's mp3 player fits just right as drafted.<br />
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I added a buttonhole to the top of the skirt to allow the headphone cord to pass through so Myra wouldn't have to put it under the skirt. If your devices uses bluetooth, or you're using the pocket for other things, you wouldn't need that, but Myra likes the functionality.<br />
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Other than adding the buttonhole, I made a few pattern changes for fit. Myra has a forward tilted waist, so I raised the back waist and lowered the front. That's a standard change for her. I also added 3/4 inches to the skirt length to make it school appropriate. Since it's designed as a sport skirt, it is quite short.<br />
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To complete the outfit, I also made Myra a raglan tee using <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3245-raglan-tee-racerback-tank-tunic-pattern">Jalie 3245</a>. I shortened the sleeve to a cap length (using the length of the cap sleeve on the <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie2794-sweetheart-top-pattern">Sweetheart top</a>) to make it summer friendly. I also added a vinyl decal to the front of the tee, just to break up all the candy print in front. And because I love my Cricut.<br />
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Myra and I are both pretty thrilled with the outfit. Cute and fun, but also functional. Jalie wins again!KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-9192759905094749562017-03-23T17:03:00.000-04:002017-03-23T17:03:33.492-04:00Jalie 3669: the Nico MEN'S raglan!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey y'all! Long time no see! I've been sewing some, but mostly boring stuff and repeat patterns, but today I have a brand new release pattern, as well as a model y'all haven't seen in a while. Poor Mitch. I don't sew for him enough, but thanks to Jalie, that's changing at least a little!<br />
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This is the brand new Nico Men's Raglan (<a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3669-nico-men-s-raglan-tees">Jalie 3669</a>). I've been on the hunt for a good men's raglan for literally years. Most of the patterns available out there are terribly drafted or are not well proportioned, but as you can see, Jalie brought their usual excellent drafting to the table, and the proportions are spot on.<br />
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There is a bit of fabric bunching under the arms, but I find that typical for a raglan style and raising the armhole would restrict movement. Mitch loves the fit, so we're happy. The length for both the torso and sleeves is just right for him.<br />
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The fit through the back is also great. The neckband is nice and flat against the back neck and the shoulder fit is good. Through the body the fit is close without being too snug.<br />
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Since this was sort of a trial run, I used random fabrics from the stash. Both pieces are soft cotton/lycra single jersey left over from other projects. I was afraid the navy would be a bit thin, but it actually worked out really well. Mitch loves the softness of the fabrics, and I do too. ;)<br />
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I am so thrilled with this pattern! Jalie wins again. Mitch is happy too, and has requested a few more of these. Since they're a quick, easy sew, he'll definitely be getting his wish! Anybody know a good place to get camo jersey?KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-79383111568511810372017-01-28T14:30:00.000-05:002017-01-28T14:30:25.321-05:00Jungle January forever!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Myra and I are in just under the wire, but we could not miss Jungle January! Leopard is our spirit animal.<br />
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We went with an easy wardrobe addition - simple knit tops. Leopard print, of course. And for a little flair, waist level ties. We like a little fun.<br />
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My top came first. I used burda magazine, 10/2016 #101, which is a drop shoulder tee with an integrated tie. The pattern is pretty interesting, which made for a fun sew.<br />
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The left side tie is cut on with the front of the tee, but the right tie is actually a separate piece. Both ties are faced, so the wrong side showing isn't a problem.<br />
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Since the ties are not incorporated into a waistband, it leaves the tee with a nice flowy, relaxed fit. It's not my usual style, but I think it works in this fabric, a slinky ITY from FabricMart.<br />
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For Myra's tee, I wanted a similar look. I started out searching for tie waist tees. And burda did publish one, but drafted for wovens and sleeveless.<br />
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I didn't want to do that much drafting, so I found a good drop shoulder Ottobre tee (01/2015-11) that I added a waistband and faux tie to.<br />
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The look is nicely complementary while the hip band and slightly longer length make wardrobe malfunctions less likely for my active girl.<br />
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Both tees got self fabric bound necklines and coverstitched sleeve hems. You can also see the dropped shoulder of both tops in this shot.<br />
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Blow a kiss, Myra! Let's go paint the town... leopard!!KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-60678088444418580232017-01-14T13:09:00.000-05:002017-01-14T13:09:20.467-05:00Ottobre, with Sprinkles on top<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So many things I should be sewing, but I really wanted to make this cute outfit from the 06/2016 issue of Ottobre. So I put the practical on hold in favor of the cute.<br />
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Myra's a fan. I'm always happy when something I created makes her want to dance.<br />
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Both pieces are packed with adorable details. The top (06/2016, #29, the Shy Eyes tunic) has a triangular shape which comes to points at the side seams. The flattened hemline is filled in with an adorable ruffle. The fabric I used is a digital printed jersey from <a href="http://kitschy-coo.co.uk/">Kitschy Coo</a>, although I got it a few years ago so this print is no longer in stock.<br />
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Just in case sprinkles and ruffles weren't enough cuteness, I added a graphic decal to the front. The black is glitter and the shadow layer is pink metallic. It's hard to see them in photos, but there are also large multicolored, flocked sprinkles surrounding the words.<br />
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The pants (#30, also from the 06/2016 issue) are a slim leg style with an elastic waistband. While they are similar in shape to the Jalie Elenore pant, there are a few critical differences that made me want to try these out. The fabric is pink stretch corduroy left over from <a href="http://katiekadiddlehopper.blogspot.com/2013/05/jalie-2908-jeans-pink-corduroy.html">these jeans</a>. It was nice to get the last of that out of the stash, but it is a very soft corduroy, perfect for comfy, kid pants.<br />
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From the rear, the inset heart was the detail that made me want to sew these. So cute!! Also a huge pain, but worth it. I think it's adorable and so does Myra. You can also peep the cute little keyhole in the back neckline of the tunic. Ottobre doesn't miss a trick. I love all the great details.<br />
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Another nice feature of these is functional front pockets. I did some hearts as the pocket topstitching, just for fun, and because I feel like Vera's decorative stitching is sadly underutilized. Myra likes them. Hearts, ruffles, sprinkles and glitter can't lose! She's already worn it two days in a row, so It's a win for sure.KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-87826483439630338032016-12-07T09:32:00.000-05:002016-12-07T09:32:57.220-05:00Train PJs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm afraid this post isn't going to be earth shattering, but I wanted to record the info for my own purposes. For some reason, I can never remember which patterns for PJs I like and what sizes I have used! It's a problem. Anyway, I finally got a chance to do some sewing, and the boys need PJs.<br />
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I started with Duncan, as his need was the greatest. The shirt is a blank from Walmart that I added the diesel engine to with flocked HTV, It's fun and fuzzy. For the pants, I used the Goodnight Sweetheart pants pattern from the Sewing for Boys book. I've been using it successfully for years, but Duncan is in the largest size now, so we'll be retiring it soon. Sad day. I did have to shorten it significantly. I took 3 inches off the length, and it's still got some grow length.<br />
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He likes them very much because TRAINS. The fabric is quilting cotton from Fabric.com. Not my favorite choice, but train printed fabric is difficult to find in anything else.<br />
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Logan was a wee bit trickier. He prefers shorts and short sleeved tees for his PJs. All the stores around here have switched over to winter stock, so long sleeves are all that are on the shelves. So, the shirt is mommy-made.<br />
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I was a little apprehensive about this, actually. I know, just a tee shirt, but sizing for Logan has been really challenging me lately. He's getting into pre-teen sizing, and I don't have the same intuitive feel for that as I do for children's sizing. The last tee I made him was on the small side, and I didn't want that to happen again. After some discussion with the ladies in my Ottobre sewing yahoo group (Thank you, ladies!!) I decided to go with the Dirt tee from the 01/2015 issue of the magazine, as the photo of the shirt looks on the looser fit side. He falls pretty squarely into the measurements for a 148, but after also comparing a few of his favorite tees with the pattern, I ended up sewing the next size up.<br />
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He loves the way it fits, so yay! I think the neckline is a bit wide, but since it's a PJ top, I'm not too fussed about it. If I were making it for him to wear to school, I would have made a band for the neckline, rather than the narrow binding, and probably brought in the neckline 1/2 inch or so. The fit through the body is just the way he likes it though, so win! He likes the shorts very much too, and declares he is happy with his PJs.<br />
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The shorts are from the 06/2011 - the Green Check boxers. I went with the same size in the boxers as the tee, but of course, cut the waist elastic to Logan's actual waist measurement, which was 25 inches. I skipped the fly as Logan will never use it, and added a tiny bit of topstiching to the side seams, While Logan was wearing them last night, he happened to need a pocket and I was informed that future PJs needed pockets. Ok, then. The boxers are long - coming to below his knee - but he says he prefers them that way, so that was a win.<br />
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I'm happy to have a PJs formula for the boys that will work for now, and I have plenty more train fabric to work with, so there will be more of these forthcoming.KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-296724601340557264.post-8449473327833811042016-10-21T16:48:00.001-04:002016-10-21T16:48:29.938-04:00Jalie Eleonore, with sparkles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, the inevitable fall weather has finally hit us here in Eastern Tennessee, and fortunately I had an outfit all ready for Myra! She's been agitating for a pair of jeans "but fancy like yours, not from the store" for a while. And really, how can I refuse a request like that?!<br />
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Of course, the fancy part of her descriptor meant she wanted embroidery and sparkles. As you wish.<br />
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Myra prefers her jeans with a slim leg, so I went with the <a href="https://jalie.com/jalie3461-eleonore-pull-on-jeans">Jalie Eleonore</a> pull on jeans. The pattern is great and given that the pants don't have zipper or buttons, they're a quick sew. Which is a good thing, as my sewing time has been pretty sporadic lately.<br />
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I made the same alteration for Myra that I did for myself. In the interest of booty coverage, I raised the back waist 3/4 of an inch (by increasing the height of the yoke at CB). I also shortened the elastic piece in the back waistband and stretched it as I basted it in. This pulls in the back waistband to cover Myra's backside.<br />
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For the embroidery on the front, I did a flourish with stars. I used a new-to-me <a href="https://www.stahls.com/play-video?id=CTsEFhxTFfY">applique technique</a> that uses <a href="https://www.stahls.com/heat-transfer-material-glitter-flake">Glitter Flake heat transfer vinyl</a> in the place of fabric. The big benefit of this method is that the HTV doesn't have to be cut away during the applique process - it rips away! Super fast and easy! And glitter-tastic, so Myra is definitely a fan!<br />
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The back pockets are embellished with purple unicorns, tiny glitter stars and swooshes. I used the rip-away applique method again here and it was amazing. I'd never have been able to applique those tiny stars with fabric. The trimming would have been too tedious.<br />
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As a finishing touch, I embellished a RTW sweatshirt with a dark purple glitter flake unicorn, to coordinate with her back pocket design. She was pretty thrilled with her new outfit, and declared that I am the best mom ever. So that was a win all around.KID, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.com10