Friday, May 22, 2015
Stylearc Ivy Knit Top
Made a color-blocked top from 2 fabrics - polka dot jersey (doesn't have much stretch) and black rayon knit.
Size: 16
Alterations: raised neckline at front and sides 3/4 inch. shortened back 1 1/2"
Comments:
Sleeve can be shortened and the front can be lowered. Very comfortable to wear.
Monday, May 18, 2015
SB328 Tonic 2
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Perfect Size Reversible Lunchtime Pouch
Saw this bag reviewed on Mia's Creations. This is a PDF pattern by Projects by Jane. Since Mia had a coupon for this bag, I thought I would try this designer. I really liked the round bottom and I needed a lunch bag, and thought it would be perfect for my salad container. Bought the pattern and made it. As you see, it was a bit too small.
So I decided to resize it by adjusting the size in the Print option. Jane even has a tutorial on her blog on how to resize the templates. Printer was out of ink, and there was no extra cartridge. So I decided to go back to the old math formula. Since I knew what finished diameter I needed, I just plugged it into this formula (had to google it since I could not remember it)
Circumference = pi multiplied by diameter
It worked!
The round bottom:
I also like the way casing is made. It's a bit different from other drawstring bags in that the ties are right at the top without a border/ flange.
I used a quilting cotton for the fabric. I interfaced the exterior bottom with a fusible fleece and the lining bottom with a medium weight woven fusible called Presto. The only problem I had was when sewing the bottom, there were puckers, so I resewed it at 1/4 inch (6mm) seam allowance instead of the 3/8 inch.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Dolman Sleeve Top - MariaDenmark Olivia Oversize Top
Made two tops from Maria Denmark's pdf Dolman sleeve pattern.
Pattern: MariaDenmark 105-Olivia
Fabric: rayon/polyester mix light knit
Alterations: shortened sleeve 2"; shortened body 2". The bottom band was too big, so wrapped fabric snugly around waist/hip area and used that as the band length. Neckline was too low, so raised it about 2".
Conclusion: A very comfortable loose top.
Raglan Top - Kwik Sew 2874
Fabric: cotton interlock - black body with mint sleeves
Alternations: sleeve shortened 3.25", added 2" to body Size: XL
Conclusion: a bit tight around abdomen area, add 2" for next time
Monday, May 19, 2014
Top - Ottobre 2-2007
Fabric: Unknown - I suspect it is a poly-cotton blend.
Pattern: Ottobre 2-2007 - Pattern #2
Alternations: sleeve shortened 1", ribbing - widened from 1 1/2" to 2".
Size: 50
Conclusion: drag lines around bust, have to do a forward shoulder adjustment for next one. Overall, quite pleased with the fit.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
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