Tag: gather fabric
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Sewing the Adah Kaftan Top: I chose RED!
Continuing with my #makenine2019 Sewing Challenge, I changed my mind about the shirt pattern and blue print fabric that I was planning on using. Instead, I decided to try out IVIYE’s Adah Kaftan Top sewing pattern. Here’s the link if you’d like more details about the pattern, here. I decided to go with the red…
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A Tale of Four Tees – #2
Today I have for you my #2 Tee for Patternreview’s August TNT Tee Contest. I have used the very same pattern as my #1 Tee posted here, Butterick B5988, view B. This time my fabric is a 96% polyester, 4% spandex ITY knit and it feels very comfy!
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Reading Sewing Blogs is Good for my Health!
or “A Tale of Four Tees – #1” Again we are well into another month and I am well into another challenge. This month it is PatternReview’s turn. I have signed up for their TNT (tried and true) Tee Contest. I am to use one pattern and make four Tee shirts out knit fabrics. I…
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The Red Top – as easy as pie!
May has been “Sew Stretchy” Month and I am enjoying sewing these knit tops. This one is Butterick B5645 sewn with a 96% polyester 4% spandex. I love patterns that give you a few variations. I have a wild red, white, and black paisley print and a solid black for the sleeves. The pattern is…
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Sew the right sides together!
It is lovely seeing the hot weather come, even if a day of showers is thrown in every now and again! Guess that is why everything is so green here! Oh, haha, speaking of “green”… Let me show you my “May Monthly Stitch” knit top. I broke the rules with this one. Shame. I used…
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I have the right to change my mind…
Don’t I? I love this fabric, so soft and light and silky (ITY knit – polyester/Lycra). I thought I should make this lovely summer dress – McCall’s M6922. I traced the pieces for the short sleeve version of the dress and cut out my fabric. I very easily sewed together the eight panels with…