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.