Another month of creative and imaginative sewing!! Thanks for your continued attendance and interest in garment sewing. Here are photos from Wednesday and Thursday meetings.
Have a wonderful holiday celebrating in your favorite, comfy makes and gifting others with your talents! See you in January!!
We meet for Garment Sewing Group tomorrow (Wednesday) at Sewing Lounge and finish up at Creative Sewing in Apple Valley with the fabric swap on Thursday. See you there!!
Also, for those Gudrun Sjoden fans-there’s a sale this weekend:
Gudrun Sjoden warehouse
5310 West 23rd St, SLP, 55416
-Dec 15 from 3-7 pm
-Dec 16 from 11 am – 3 pm
Debbie’s Garments:
1. I did my standard petite length adjustments and narrow shoulder. On the sleeve I mistook the cut line for horizontal seam for the shorten/lengthen line so I wasn’t able to put in a horizontal seam as pattern directs.
2. I did not enjoy working with this fabric. It was necessary to use a walking foot and size 14 needle in my machine. The fabric is stiff and bulky and not very forgiving.
3. I used the Louise Cutting method for pockets (see example) and changed order of construction making it easier for fitting and working with the fabric.
4. I did a wrapped hem and used serger and bias binding for seam finishes.
5. Closures? – definitely not buttonholes! Many thanks to Kristin for putting in my snaps with her Kamsnap tool.
1. I did my standard shortening adjustments and also straightened out side seams – it’s a very curvy pattern.
2. Turtlenecks are a staple in my wardrobe. Making them out of fabulous fabric and getting the neck fit I want is a win-win. Also it was a nice break from sewing corduroy!
Autumn Paisley Print Shirtdress
Burda 5971, dress version
Rayon challis
1. In October I made the blouse version of this pattern. I had enough fabric to make the dress version thinking it would be perfect for Thanksgiving. The chances are high that it will become a blouse!
2. I did my standard shortening adjustments as well as a narrow shoulder adjustment. I also removed 4 inches from the hem length.
3. I changed the order of construction so I could do flat construction, i.e. collar before side seams.
4. Love the fabric but the dress – not so much.
Forest Green Knit/Woven Overlay Tee
1. This is a fun pattern that I have made before. The look and style can easily be altered by switching up colors, fabrics and textures.
Kristin’s Garments
Funnel Neck Sweater
Jalie Romy #4024
1. One of my favorite patterns-no front or back. Great fit with the funnel neck and dolman sleeves. Omitted the band at waist.
Butterick 6597 OOP
1. Omitted the wide waistband and cover stitched matching elastic instead.
2. Narrowed the side piece-there are no side seams in skirt.
1. Wanted to try the pattern in a lighter fabric. Used the waistband this time.
2. Comfortable and fits under jacket.
1. Very happy with this pattern. Loved that it was lined-inside looks good. Saved a lot of headaches on edge finishes.
2. Fabric was easy to work with. Zipper went in well.
3. Omitted side seam pockets but added a chest pocket on the inside. Made several mistakes but well worth the effort.
4. Neck band made to pattern. Height is great.
Sew House Seven Toaster, version 1
1. Also wanted to try this pattern in a lightweight knit.
2. Neckband doesn’t stand up -may stitch it folded to give extra stability.
Jalie Multi Sport Skort #2796/repurposed jacket
1. Have been seeing these winter skirts in Title Nine catalog and had to try them.
2. Used the zipper and pockets as is. The fabric didn’t separate which was helpful.
3. Bound the waistline with knit. Fun make. Fun to wear!
January 2024 Garment Sewing Group
Wednesday, January 10, 10:30, at Lakes Makerie, Minneapolis
Thursday, January 11, 10:30 at Creative Sewing, Apple Valley
Saturday, January 13, 10:30 at Sewing Lounge, St. Paul
Just in the (St.) nick of time-here are the photos and notes from Debbie and Kristin’s November garments.
December Garment Sewing Group meetings are:
Saturday, Dec. 9 at Lakes Makerie, Minneapolis
Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Sewing Lounge, St. Paul
Thursday, Dec. 14 at Creative Sewing, Apple Valley-and Fabric Swap
All meetings begin at 10:30 am
Debbie’s Garments:
1. My inspiration came from the Artful Home Catalog.
2. Using a basic pattern I drew lines where to cut apart pattern and added seam allowances.
3. The most difficult part was deciding where each fabric piece should be placed.
4. Fun make and a great opportunity to use up bits and pieces of fabrics in stash.
Jalie 4018, Renee Pants-medium weight Ponte
1. This pattern goes together quickly and easy. I especially like the back waist being higher than front. Another TNT pattern for me.
2. Instead of zigzagging elastic to waist as pattern directs I serged it on.
1. This is an older pattern from my stash. I wanted something other than a classic shirt and this pattern fit the bill.
2. I did not have enough fabric for bow but I knew I could make a ruffle for neckline – I was inspired by a RTW blouse I saw in a catalog.
3. I did the following fit adjustments: shortened between shoulder and bust, between waist and hip and and removed one inch from length of sleeve.
4. For the ruffle I cut a bias strip 1 and1/2 times the measurement of neckline, pressed wrong sides together and then basted to neck edge. I added a bias strip along neck edge and ruffle to clean finish seams.
5. The fabric is a dream to work with and the pattern is an easy make.
1. This is the same blouse as above except I had plenty of fabric for the bow.
2. I did shorten length of sleeve one more inch – the camel sleeve is too long.
Kristin’s Garments
1. Started with Burda 7700 and omitted collar and sleeve, then started hacking away at armhole!! Needed it to be low to fit over purple tunic.
2. Separated layers and trimmed under layer and turned print toward back for hems and same for finishing seams on inside. I wanted the print to show on inside.
3. Not sure if I’ll do a button or just have fun with brooches.
1. Neck placement, back shoulder dart, shoulder position were great. I might even make the neck taller (maybe just a 1/4” seam allowance?)
2. Zipper extension was easy to do and gave nice weight to zipper-can’t feel zip against skin!
3. Design details were cool but…sleeves were 4+ inches too long and width under arms was a lot. To keep the proportions of the sleeve/cuff, I took a 3” tuck at shoulders which did some pretty cool things. Also shortened cuffs by 3/4”.
4. Sleeves are still a bit long but I’m happy with a one-off garment.
1. Made to pattern but used snaps instead of the elastic tie detail. Still love the sleeve hem facings, neck and fit of this pattern.
1. Great drafting and fit. Still might prefer a zip to the buttons in back. It’s warmer 🙂
2. Sleeves are hemmed to pattern but need to be shorter.
3. Had fun with selvedge detail at center back seam.
Jen at Everyday Style is holding a workshop Tuesday, Nov. 21 at noon CST. Debbie and I both like what she has to say.
We thought it might be fun to challenge everyone to wear a holiday outfit at our December Garment Sewing Group meetings. It would be one less thing to plan once the holidays arrive!!
Here’s the link to RSVP for the workshop-Holiday Style workshop
Happy Thanksgiving!!
The last of Sew and Tell from November-Debbie and Kristin’s garments will be coming soon…
I’ve upgraded to the Janome M7 and the grandkids are all coming for Thanksgiving-I need some space!
Asking price $1500-will let you have it for $1250 if we can make the exchange on Sunday, 11/19.
Well cared for, easy to use, hardworking machine with great lighting and lots of workspace.
Please text 952-201-3863 if interested.
And there’s one more meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 10:30, at Lakes Makerie. Hope you can make it!!!
After a wonderful trip across the Pond-she’s back and ready to show us what she made this month 🙂 What have you made?
Meeting times for Garment Sewing Group (GSG): All begin at 10:30 am
Thursday (today), November 9 at Creative Sewing, Apple Valley and Fabric Swap
Saturday, November 11 at Sewing Lounge, St. Paul
Wednesday, November 15 at Lakes Makerie, Minneapolis (yes, this is the 3rd Wed.)
We finished October meetings at Ginny’s in Rochester. Won’t return till the snow is over 😦
New class starting Thursday, November 2-Garment Sewing 2.0, 10-12 pm at Creative Sewing in Apple Valley. Meant for those of you coming back to sewing for yourself and not sure where to start-indie patterns, new fabrics, changed body!!! Make a garment while brushing up on skillzzzz.
Material Girl Sewing 