It has been a while since I have done anything remotely close to sewing, as my free time (aka time not spent searching for a job) has been spent working on a side branch of the family tree after contact with a previously unknown fourth cousin, as well as working on two Coursera courses, Virology II and Statistical Reasoning for Public Health.
Here is a pictorial update on the sewing projects:
Reversible Skirt
Made a reversible skirt using "Fashion Knit Fabric - Reversible Stripe Knit Dot" in hot pink, fabric that has made a comeback to Joann's stores again this year. For the skirt, I adapted the Simplicity 2257 pattern making view F/E without the zipper, decoration or belt loops, and made the band in opposite siding so that one could turn down the band and have matching fabric. The side seams were flattened by first serging the favorite, "right" sides of fabric together and then straight stitching twice the seam flat to the fabric. A double needle could have worked here as well but I wanted to control the spacing between sewing the side seam flat. Unfortunately I made this prototype about a size and a half too big for my hips, even with my full ass, so this skirt will be donated. The pink has not been my color since the late 1980s but I was happy to work with the fabric in order to not mess up the color I want to wear, sky blue/teal. Considering making a straight, pencil skirt version instead of the flared version pictured here.
Winter Robe
The next project in hand is again altering a pattern to fit the idea I have in my head. The Simplicity 1732 pattern is meant to be a coat but I like the idea of making the coat into a nice house robe. I will be making view B, without the faux fur cuffs and shortening the sleeves to end just at the elbow.
I have had the idea for at least 5 years when I purchased a Linens 'N Things store closing sale of two "Lancaster Embroidered Taffeta" curtain panels, 54" x 84". It might be better fabric for an 1700's reproduction/costume but I do not think there would be enough fabric nor would I be able to find the panels again.
The lining will be a heavy green suede material with the collar an off-white, shaggy faux fur. The two fabrics really do not turn out well in the photos, unfortunately. With any luck, I think I might just have enough left over from the panels to sew together and make a muff (aka hand warmer from the late 1800's) with the fur as the interior.
...Thinking about it, I may even alter the flare angle of the coat pattern. Then again, maybe not.
Having laid out the pattern to make sure I can actually create the coat/robe, the next step is to cut out the lining, sew it together and make sure the fit is right. This should diminish mistakes with the panel fabric before cutting into the material.
I also need to figure out how to securely add the padding between the layers, where the padding will be quilt batting, making this a winter robe.
If this snow keeps up, I should be able to start on this project tomorrow.
Here is a pictorial update on the sewing projects:
Reversible Skirt
Made a reversible skirt using "Fashion Knit Fabric - Reversible Stripe Knit Dot" in hot pink, fabric that has made a comeback to Joann's stores again this year. For the skirt, I adapted the Simplicity 2257 pattern making view F/E without the zipper, decoration or belt loops, and made the band in opposite siding so that one could turn down the band and have matching fabric. The side seams were flattened by first serging the favorite, "right" sides of fabric together and then straight stitching twice the seam flat to the fabric. A double needle could have worked here as well but I wanted to control the spacing between sewing the side seam flat. Unfortunately I made this prototype about a size and a half too big for my hips, even with my full ass, so this skirt will be donated. The pink has not been my color since the late 1980s but I was happy to work with the fabric in order to not mess up the color I want to wear, sky blue/teal. Considering making a straight, pencil skirt version instead of the flared version pictured here.
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| Side Seam Amazingly the chevrons match! |
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| Side Seam with Reverse Side Shown |
Winter Robe
The next project in hand is again altering a pattern to fit the idea I have in my head. The Simplicity 1732 pattern is meant to be a coat but I like the idea of making the coat into a nice house robe. I will be making view B, without the faux fur cuffs and shortening the sleeves to end just at the elbow. I have had the idea for at least 5 years when I purchased a Linens 'N Things store closing sale of two "Lancaster Embroidered Taffeta" curtain panels, 54" x 84". It might be better fabric for an 1700's reproduction/costume but I do not think there would be enough fabric nor would I be able to find the panels again.
The lining will be a heavy green suede material with the collar an off-white, shaggy faux fur. The two fabrics really do not turn out well in the photos, unfortunately. With any luck, I think I might just have enough left over from the panels to sew together and make a muff (aka hand warmer from the late 1800's) with the fur as the interior.
...Thinking about it, I may even alter the flare angle of the coat pattern. Then again, maybe not.
Having laid out the pattern to make sure I can actually create the coat/robe, the next step is to cut out the lining, sew it together and make sure the fit is right. This should diminish mistakes with the panel fabric before cutting into the material.
I also need to figure out how to securely add the padding between the layers, where the padding will be quilt batting, making this a winter robe.
If this snow keeps up, I should be able to start on this project tomorrow.
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