But let’s catch up on last year’s final GSG meeting-
December 2024
Garment Sewing Group
Debbie’s Garments:
This is one of my favorite shirt patterns. I have made it 3 times and I am always pleased with the fit and construction process.
I made a few changes this time making a long sleeve version and adding a fun cuff.
The sleeves are meant to be constructed flat but I did the set-in method.
I like the smaller collar, the fitted design and length. I especially like the fabric.
A simple A-line skirt pattern would have been a better choice due to the fabric, contour waist and curvy side seams – oh well!
The only fit adjustment I made was to straighten the side seams.
It was a challenge to match the plaid at contour waist and get it to fit around my body while keeping the plaid from getting funky.
I thought this would be a simple quick make but it was more of a challenge and took more time than I planned for!
I needed and wanted a skirt to go with a RTW Knit jacket – this skirt fits the bill and I am sure it will get worn often during our cold weather.
Leftovers –
I had difficulty sewing this month due to lack of inspiration and a basket of “leftover” projects that I couldn’t ignore before moving on. Finally I worked through the basket starting with making a Tee shirt dress into a tee-shirt and then using the leftover from the dress I made a scrappy tee. I also changed out snaps, adjusted cuffs on a blouse and refashioned another blouse from last month.
For the refashioned blouse, Burda 6146 – I didn’t care for the front slit and ruffles. I removed the ruffle and using a technique new to me I replaced the slit with a fun band. I will definitely use the band technique again.
Kristin’s Garments:
Like Debbie, there were a few UFO’s that were asking to be useful! This was a mock up for an outdoor jacket.
Used Vogue 1356 closure instead of putting in a zipper and installed snaps.
Faced the hem, neck and front.
Added cuffs trim to tie in the navy seersucker.
Favorite pattern that I haven’t had out of the envelope for a while. It did not disappoint!
The rayon behaved very well-love the neck of this pattern. Added cuffs to sleeves because they wear the best (IMHO).
Love these TNT pants! Pocket facing and waistband in light cotton. Omitted the flat front and tie.
Vests are every “wear” in RTW but the patterns for sewists are skimpy. I started with two Simplicity patterns, one with a shoulder dart and one a bust dart. Made a muslin and looked at all the changes needed so instead of reinventing the wheel I pulled out Burda 5869.
Omitted the stand collar. Used the sleeve facing as armhole facing. Pattern includes lining with a back facing. Omitted zip.
What I learned (I think):
keep the main fabric equal or heavier than the lining
Interface the hem when using the elenapatternstudio method. It was fun to do it again-it came a bit easier.
Garment Sewing Group January 2025
Wednesday, January 8, 10:30, Lakes Makerie, Minneapolis
Thursday, Thursday, January 9, 10:30, Creative Sewing, Apple Valley
Saturday, January 11, 10:30, Sew Inviting , St. Paul (Sewing Lounge is closed first two weeks of January)
Material Girl Sewing 