Whirlwind fall, anyone!? Beautiful weather and back to school has made the days fly by and we are looking at October meetings next week! Our Saturday group has turned up the volume and asked us to rotate their meetings so they see all the wonderful stores that the area has to offer too. We’re adding a new store this month-Quilter’s Haven. They carry some great Stoff knits, indie patterns, notions and more!

October 2022 Garment Sewing Group

Thursday, October 6, 10:30, First Sewing, Bloomington and Fabric Swap

Saturday, October 8, 10:30, Quilter’s Haven, 2930 146th St., Rosemount

Wednesday, October 12, 10:30, Ginny’s Fine Fabrics, Rochester

Debbie’s Garments:

1. This is my second tee from this pattern. I really like the boat neck and wanted to try the bishop sleeves.

2. Did not petite between shoulder and bust but did take in the back neckline with 1/8” darts on pattern piece before cutting fabric.

3. The pattern instructs zigzagging over thread elastic to gather sleeve before adding the cuffs. I found it much easier and a better look using my serger to gather. Placing the differential feed on 2 and the stitch length to 4 is an easy way to gather.

1. Jalie’s bodice pattern creates a lining for the front which can get heavy. The Olympia front bodice has a cut on facing to create the same look as the Jalie and is much lighter – my preference.

2. The front has a upper bodice and lower skirt. The back is one piece.

3. I did raise the center front neckline one inch.

4. Once I determined how to combine the two patterns it was an easy and quick make.

1. I did not need to petite this top but I did cut down the cowl height by 6 inches. Next time I may use one layer of fabric for the cowl.

2. I also added side slits and a ribbed band.

3. I am not sure about the placement of the long cuff. I may be shortening that cuff some day.

1. This is an old pattern and the maker has a quilting background so 1/2” seam allowances!

2. I did petite between shoulder and bust, shortened the hem and sleeve lengths.

3. Again an old pattern so I did some construction changes: increased the hood width to create a band, added side seam pockets, added 2” to center front to create a fold over facing. I bagged the lining – the pattern instructs you to place ws of lining to ws of jacket and then stitch side and under arm sleeves. The lining is caught in the hems as you fold them up to stitch – What???

4. This was a bit of a challenge but it meets a need and I was able to make use of my pattern stash.

Kristin’s Garments:

Looking for a shirt pattern that’s easy fit, a bit out of ordinary, I compared Now and Zen Shirt from Sewing Workshop, Anything But Ordinary and At Every Angle. At Every Angle won because it had the highest sleeve cap, narrow sleeves, less dropped shoulder and higher underarm.

1. The pattern is designed to be cut out in separate pieces-one left front, one right front, etc. so I cut out the XS in the shorter pieces and made to pattern.

2. As is Louise Cutting, all went together well, nice hems, funky collar, narrow sleeves.

3. Perhaps the extra small was a bit over confident-sleeves too short, neck a bit small, body too short, sleeves a bit tight. But I like the look of it (maybe it’s the samurai!)

Necessary Tank

So I made a tank to wear under the shirt-really like the samurai!

1. I love this tank-still need to widen at hip one size but armholes, neckline and bust dart, deep hem nail it as a TNT.

Barry Woven Pant-StyleArc Patterns

1. Same pattern as last month but a warmer version and added 2” to length.

2. Used silky cotton for pocket facing to keep things slimmer. Still love the pants!

Now to try the next size up (small) and use the other pattern pieces!

1. Body gets a big boost-about 4”. Sleeve gets longer but not a lot wider. Quite an improvement. But now it just looks blah-maybe I need to try in a fabric with more drape?

Vanessa Woven Pants-Jalie Patterns

1. Favorite pattern but looking out for a wide leg pant to be a bit more on trend…

1. Have wanted to try this pattern for the collar/neckline. Usual Burda directions-wait, when did you tell me to sew the side seams??

2. Putsy technique for adding the yoke and facing at the same time-wouldn’t want to show the inside version.

3. Fit is great-through shoulders, etc. Could have added more at hip. Not in love yet 🙂