ArtMind: Sewing results

Monday, September 20, 2010

Sewing results

I have mentioned a few times that I bought fabric and to tell you the truth: I think I'm becoming one of those hoarders of fabric as some of it is sitting on the shelves already. But some of it has actually turned into something.

Remember the fabric for the loungepants that I showed a while back?
The fabric was very cheap (3 euro or 4,90 $/meter) so excellent to experiment a bit. I used a Simplicity pattern (3539) as a base. I haven't learned how to do zippers yet so I'm still afraid of them. I also didn't make the darts as shown in the pattern because I was using an elastic band around the waist. It worked out fine and they are comfy and fun to wear.
I didn't iron 'em for the picture - sorry! :)

As I'm an absolute beginner, I am a bit hesistant to buy expensive fabrics so I just keep experimenting with cheap fabrics. This fabric below was 5 euro or 6,50 $/meter so I wasn't really afraid to start sewing with it.

I made a skirt out of it. I made a pattern of a knit skirt that I like wearing and whipped this skirt up in about an hour and a half. *pats herself on her shoulder*
I like knit/jersey fabric as it gives me the freedom to make zipperless pieces which is quite important when you're zipperanxious! :)
I think it goes really well with brown stockings and a brown shirt.

Fall can come now...

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kuutydruk · 758 weeks ago

Oh, Mitsy! You are doing very well! :) Don't be afraid of zippers. There's nothing difficult really. If you have the right foot, you can't mess up :)

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kreativlink · 758 weeks ago

Well done, looks great! Now go and try zippers. Maybe if you do, I'd be brave enough to try it too :D

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viltalakim · 758 weeks ago

goed gedaan Misty!! Ritsen inzetten lijkt moeilijk, maar als je het eenmaal geleerd hebt gaat het wel:)

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Annemiek · 758 weeks ago

Looking good!

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Swiedebie · 758 weeks ago

Wow, very good job! :) Keep it up, Mitsy. Cant wait to see you this Sat. :D

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Saskia · 758 weeks ago

Dat ziet er heel goed uit! Leuke stofjes ook! Broeken lijken mij altijd heel moeilijk tot ik er gewoon goed voor ga zitten! Enne ritsen, hebben we ze nou echt nodig? :)

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sandra · 758 weeks ago

Give the zippers a chance ! It's less difficult then it looks ! You already have vey nice results ...
don't forget to buy a bigger closet as you are getting a nice addiction.

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vadjutka · 758 weeks ago

very well done Mitsy!! My next quest will be sewing as well. I really love the skirt :-)

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Belinda · 758 weeks ago

great! i am zipper anxious too ~ am sure not being this way would open up many possibilities!!
xx

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Jennifer Rose · 758 weeks ago

zippers can be easy if you have the right foot :)

your skirt if perfect for fall :)

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florcita13 44p · 758 weeks ago

Oh my god I love that skirt and i love your shoes! LOL I don't think one has to buy expensive stuff all the time. It's about choosing the right stuff!. I know nothing about sewing and I still hoard fabrics! ahahahaa and I have a cabinet full!
Can I get sewing lessons with you? :)

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P8ronella · 758 weeks ago

Great creations Mitsy ! and we don't need zippers at all (there are always buttons....)

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Viktoria/donauluft · 758 weeks ago

perfect first sewing results! Congrats! I´m sure the zipper thing will follow soon!

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Vicki Potter · 758 weeks ago

Wow - I think you're a natural at sewing! Excellent work on both projects!

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red2white 30p · 758 weeks ago

that skirt is excellent! I want to go fabric shopping with you, especially for knits and jerseys! :)

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Pesky Cat Designs · 758 weeks ago

Love all your fabric creations!! Well done Mitsy. But shame on you for not ironing your pants. hehe Just kidding of course. Keep up the amazing work!

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Ooty · 758 weeks ago

Mitsy you rock! The skirt is perfect!!!!! and pants seems so comfy to wear, your start is excellent!!!

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Amy · 758 weeks ago

Bravo! The skirt is A-dor-A-ble! I love it and would snap it up in a minute in a store!

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Julia · 758 weeks ago

Love LOVE the trousers! Well made, look fab - might have to hunt out a similar pattern for next summer

Love Julia x x x

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Jenya · 758 weeks ago

That skirt is just adorable! I love that pattern and the style of the skirt looks great on you!

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Beth · 758 weeks ago

OK, zippers. Buy a bunch of em and make a totebag all zippery.
There's a tip I got at a bernina sewing class. hand baste (or machine baste) the seam that will have the zipper opening. Put the zipper in place on the inside, all zipped up. Best if you use a zipper a bit too long so the tab part will be out of the way of your stitching. You can use tape to hold it in place if you want. easier than pins. Sew around the zipper in a long, narrow U shape. Take out the basteing stitches. pull the zipper down. cut off the excess at the top and encase in the wasteband or seam binding, or make little bartacks so the zipper doesn't get pulled off.

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