August Meetings Coming Up/July’s Photos

August meetings for Garment Sewing Group are as follows:

Wednesday, August 10, 10:30 Treadle Yard Goods

Thursday, August 11, 10:30, First Sewing, Blmgtn., and FABRIC SWAP

Saturday, August 13, 10:30, Treadle Yard Goods, St. Paul

Hope to see you and your end of summer sewing!

July 2022 Garment Sewing Group Photos and Notes

Debbie’s Garments:

I was a little hesitant making this dress due to style vibe and fitting concerns. I read lots of reviews, listened to Brenda and made a muslin. Then I thought go for it and I am glad I did. It is a fun make.

1. I did my petite adjustments between shoulder and bust but not any length!

2. The construction is easy and very clear. I did question the direction of stay stitching the pattern directs. It is just the opposite of the way I was taught.

3. Not fond of the construction technique used for the opening for the tie. Next time I would put in a buttonhole.

I have no idea what pattern the skirt is cut from. I have a traced pattern with no info on it but it is a TNT. The fabric is cotton sateen.

1. The pattern is simple and easy to make however the fabric gave me a little trouble. Thought I was buying a panel but it was sold by yardage. Therefore I really needed to be careful cutting so I could get the print where I wanted it.

2. Again, fabric was scarce so instead of losing fabric to a hem I serged a bias strip around the hem.

3. I put in a side invisible zipper and the waist is shaped with facing, no waistband.

Coral Boatneck Tee/Somerset Tee by Maven patterns (photo above)

1. I did not need any petite adjustments but I did shorten length on front, back and sleeve one inch.

2. I love a boatneck and this is a good one. The directions are clear and concise and produce RTW results.

3. I would decrease the width of the back neckline with small darts on paper pattern before cutting the next make.

4. This was a fun make. I like the variety of sleeves the pattern offers.

1. This is a TNT pattern that I make often. Each time I add or delete design features.

2. I eliminated the back pockets and I tapered the legs about 2 inches from knee to leg hems.

Kristin’s Garments:

1. Front band is cut on as part of front pattern piece and darts help make the turn. Interesting and well thought out construction.

2. Made a size medium which fit perfectly-graded to next size at hips. Sleeves a bit wide for my taste.

3. Did all interfacing as pattern directed. Fun summer jacket to wear tied.

1. Basic raglan robe pattern which can be hard to find. In my stash for some time and still available on the internet. I made a size medium-it’s also a bit A-lined.

2. Misread placement dots for belt but it worked out in the end 🙂

3. Applied neck/front band to wrong side of robe and wrapped seam allowance with bias contrast fabric and love the detail.

4. Linen makes a wonderful robe for hot weather!

Vogue 8906 OOP, View C

1. This is a view from a TNT pattern that I have always wanted to try. Cut on sleeves, no darts and a v-neck with some shaping pleats to boot!

2. Used a 3/8” seam allowance at neck for a closer neck. Did a forward shoulder just because it’s an old Vogue. Had to add a cuff because sleeve was too short. Topstitched facings down.

3. Buttonholes were a struggle but Solvy did the trick!

August Garment Sewing Group Meetings

Wednesday, August 10, 10:30 Treadle Yard Goods

Thursday, August 11, 10:30, First Sewing, Bloomington

Saturday, August 13, 10:30, Treadle Yard Goods, St. Paul