tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33540017213061910542024-03-05T06:19:31.297-05:00Busy Bee CraftingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354001721306191054.post-1996812453610864612014-10-05T22:23:00.001-04:002014-10-05T22:23:24.789-04:00This is just too funny!!!I am sure crafters can relate to this video. I found this to be SOOOOOOOOOO FUNNY! ladies keep it simple and you will have more fun in your crafting adventures! Enjoy<br /><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354001721306191054.post-86439532208228277532014-09-29T19:48:00.001-04:002014-09-29T19:48:13.570-04:00Coming up on Make a Card Wednesday #3The following is up next on Busy Bee Crafting. I will show you how to make these 4 cards out of one sheet of card stock. The supplies you need will be below. Gather your tools and join me Wednesday to make this card.<br />
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<li>One or Two colors of DYE Ink. Look in the Michaels $1.00 bin for Dye Ink it does exist from StuidoG. I am using Memento Dew Drops in Lilac Posies & Tuxedo black. Purchased the 12Piece pack from Hobby Lobby</li>
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I really think you will love these cards. Nothing too fancy but very gratifying. The video will show you lots of basic card making skills so enjoy! These are great card to make when you are teaching others. Bring in the kids for a super fun family event. Maybe you can make a set of cards as a family to invite others to join you in family worship! <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354001721306191054.post-80621210932990452562014-07-29T23:44:00.000-04:002014-07-29T23:52:31.746-04:004 note cards out of 1 piece of cardstockSince creating gifts for the JW International Convention I have been spending more time on paper crafting. My latest obsession is card making. This craft can get expensive but can be done economically and fun. I have created my first YouTube video! yeah me! and i am just all excited. For this project you will need the following<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354001721306191054.post-90936806787061003282013-08-26T21:42:00.003-04:002013-08-26T21:42:31.445-04:00The lost art of tailoringWhile browsing Victoria blog (tenthousandsewinghours.blogspot.com). I ran across an article about gentleman Jim. He is a master tailor currently located in savanna Georgia. While browsing I am certainly excited about picking up some of his fabulous tips. He happens to be doing a give away for a two disk set of his tailoring techniques DVD. You have to check it out. Follow the link to gentleman Jim. <a href="http://finetailoringbyjim.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://finetailoringbyjim.blogspot.com/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354001721306191054.post-5394799080424667702013-08-14T22:38:00.001-04:002013-08-14T22:38:32.174-04:00Vogue 1245Vogue 1245 is my latest project. In a nutshell this is a time consuming blouse. Although flattering on , its very time consuming. There is a lot of narrow hemming and French seams. The ties take forever and honestly there are no shortcuts. I tried. I made the blouse out of chiffon I had in my stash. There is a very slight sheen almost like silk. It's very pretty. I lined it with grey georgette. Makes for a nice blouse. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHfIwcGDdLeGiLfv3yupyfjfbzoiu9I-1tg1Zhb_XtWrFf4d9wNyHk_SnyKEugaTMjTXJYjot1vl0j597AV3rUyKs4PDMHMvZyhyphenhyphenRftMl-dQkCqdRHFy3_xJkzSWLnIpg-x7z8cb1KpZsm/s640/blogger-image-786167880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHfIwcGDdLeGiLfv3yupyfjfbzoiu9I-1tg1Zhb_XtWrFf4d9wNyHk_SnyKEugaTMjTXJYjot1vl0j597AV3rUyKs4PDMHMvZyhyphenhyphenRftMl-dQkCqdRHFy3_xJkzSWLnIpg-x7z8cb1KpZsm/s640/blogger-image-786167880.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBi1SOBmceotFJLHQv0Jx9gw0CTQdr0R8hBuLIIIo3LZluEwqDhdkZugi-iA9JYubF9TySFakYErh4iuKcKsoRXYIJrGPRzcmkJvk_wSnk-JqI9ShRK4J-qNnJb23G7L9lHeLcQ4HQPF_z/s640/blogger-image-277532630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBi1SOBmceotFJLHQv0Jx9gw0CTQdr0R8hBuLIIIo3LZluEwqDhdkZugi-iA9JYubF9TySFakYErh4iuKcKsoRXYIJrGPRzcmkJvk_wSnk-JqI9ShRK4J-qNnJb23G7L9lHeLcQ4HQPF_z/s640/blogger-image-277532630.jpg"></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354001721306191054.post-8651010639364171042013-07-28T22:35:00.002-04:002013-07-28T22:35:59.908-04:00Vogue patterns fall preview - My Favs<div style="text-align: center;">
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These pants remind me of Sandra Betzina's Princess seam pants.....</div>
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Accordin to the vogue body type - my body type is not listed. Well i guess i need to alter it for my body type. I am guessing there is no room for a FBA...hmmmmm<br />
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Vogue 8928 - Date night!!!! Leather!!!</div>
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<b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE SHORTS & PANTS </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">Shorts, micro-mini, above mid-knee, below mid-knee or straight-legged pants have waistband, carriers, side pockets and mock-fly zipper. A,B,C,D: side slits and stitched hems. E: cuffs. Purchased top and belt. </span><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;" /><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">FABRICS: </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">Chino, Gabardine and Wool Crepe. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Allow extra fabric to match plaids or stripes. Use nap yardages/layouts for pile, shaded or one-way design fabrics. *with nap. **without nap. </span><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;" /><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">WIDTHS/LENGTHS: Width at Lower Edge:</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;"> Shorts A 23 to 27" (58.5 to 68.5cm), Shorts B,C 22 to 26" (56 to 66cm), Pants D,E 21 to 25" (54 to 63.5cm). </span><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">Side Length from Waist:</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">Shorts A 13" (33cm), Shorts B 18 </span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">3</sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">/</span><sub style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">4</sub><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">" (47.5cm), Shorts C 21 </span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">3</sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">/</span><sub style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">4</sub><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">" (55cm), Pants D 31</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">3</sup><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">/</span><sub style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">4</sub><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">" (80.5cm), Pants E (Cuffed) 42" (107cm). </span><br />
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My Second pair of Shorts are from View A - the Micro-Minis. I made this pair out of some stashed linen. I think i had less than 3/4 yard. I had to S Q U E E Z E the pattern out of this fabric. But it worked,maybe i should enter the stash contest on pattern review. For the waistband i decided to draft a contoured waistband. Ok that was really a big NO NO. It's obvious that my body does not need a contoured waistband. For the outside i had just enough of the linen but for the facing i cut it out of stashed cotton gingham. The shorts are really cute with the waistband mistake. So here is the deal, the band is so big that it folds down over the shorts exposing the gingham facing. Creating something similar to the look of this waistband in the photo below:<br />
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Not too bad, maybe with a white jacket and a tank top i can really dress up the shorts without having to take out the waistband and replace it with a straight one. <br />
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The capris are something unique. The pattern says straight leg, but for me the straight leg is just way to wide. So I will be making an adjustment to taper these in so that they are not oh so wide.<br />
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A few things i have learned with my Vogue 2532.<br />
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1. Go down a size if your fabric has considerable stretch in it<br />
2. 100% Linen exapnds, so go down a size, wear then around the house for a bit and Violia a great fitted pair of shorts<br />
3. DO NOT draft my own contoured waistband. My body shape doesn' t need it, even though i have a severe swayback<br />
4. Straight leg from this pattern is more like wide leg. Taper the capris, but this straight leg will be great for Fall and boots.<br />
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Photos posting soon, my Ipad is out of space so need to cloud or clear out some photos.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354001721306191054.post-37851033216921880002013-07-12T23:19:00.001-04:002013-07-14T08:03:42.810-04:00My journey to a great pair of shorts part deux<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMuyXUiEJzXDwiFKbiElzhCz7blEu5PzXuzfxrQMZ8UTQYypOkhadYVX6s02MIQB9dgPKmwrkxWgjGDccVH68ebxAzOPItlwItDXCbMchGroOKEF2bb61-E3cAnY4bl2PIUuPOl7PBA8h/s640/blogger-image-1646868911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMuyXUiEJzXDwiFKbiElzhCz7blEu5PzXuzfxrQMZ8UTQYypOkhadYVX6s02MIQB9dgPKmwrkxWgjGDccVH68ebxAzOPItlwItDXCbMchGroOKEF2bb61-E3cAnY4bl2PIUuPOl7PBA8h/s640/blogger-image-1646868911.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>I finished the shorts! Yeah!my very first pair of great shorts. Here is the review<div><br></div><div>Fabric - a red/pink cotton sateen from Joann fabrics</div><div>Amount- about 1 1/4 yards. This was a remnant piece in my stash from my attempt at v8815</div><div>Pattern. Vogue basic design</div><div><br></div><div>This pattern is really for a dressy pair of shorts. I opted for the walking short length with side vent and side pockets. The pattern was really easy I didn't really use the instructions. And total sewing time was about 1 hr. I made several fitting adjustments to the pattern. Since the fabric was stretchy I had to cut down a size to get my adjustments. The shorts are still a little big in the leg. 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I haven't posted nor have i posted on patternreview.com in a while. I have been sewing but, I really wanted to take time evaluate what i blog about. So yesterday I made the decision to start posting once a week. I will need to.back blog but i have made in june 5 maxi dresses 3 skirts 3 blouses and This week I started a new project. Shorts! the inspiration came from the contest "shorts on the line" on the sew mama sew blog. <div><br></div><div>I started this journey with butterick 5649. This is a very basic short and three skirts. Looking at the pattern it looks rather simple pnot very attractive but, I needed the basic design. I am worked view D. </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIXXRg0jSqBrg01CbzUdTobr-Eb31K6yVvXJJcnh7e_2iO85Eve8l7tBoLuwWW5v1tDS_Wdg4zKuAbo1jgcxii_v4Mw4thXXaumZoyffVdkE3dTcz0b5UIk86AkIM4vhB7bxP4efWGgQjQ/s640/blogger-image-2039561183.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIXXRg0jSqBrg01CbzUdTobr-Eb31K6yVvXJJcnh7e_2iO85Eve8l7tBoLuwWW5v1tDS_Wdg4zKuAbo1jgcxii_v4Mw4thXXaumZoyffVdkE3dTcz0b5UIk86AkIM4vhB7bxP4efWGgQjQ/s640/blogger-image-2039561183.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>Here in Cincinnati we have a few of the typical fabric stores Joanns, Hancock Fabrics, silk road textiles. But there is one special place called Banach's. they carry designer fabric and they are rather expensive. However the remnant bins and the warehouse is just fab. Last year i picked up a yummy off white stretch cotton. It almost feels like flannel its so nice and has a great weight to it. i picked up 1 3/8 yards for $7.00 the original price was $29.99 a yard. Yep you read that right! </div><div><br></div><div>In my attempt to sew without a muslin I decided to get the measurements from my best fitting pants and transfer them to Butterick 5649. Oh my goodness what a mistake. This pattern is so strange. The shorts crotch sits way too low the hips are way too big and the waist. Is super large. I only transferred the crotch measurement. I am so disappointed now I have to turn the shots into a skirt and even that will be too big. So I walked out of the Diva den with my head low</div><div><br></div><div>This morning while looking for a new pattern I ran into vogue 2532. Again basic not much flare but a great foundation. Again I transferred measurements but this time I had to lengthen the crothch, expand the waist and hip. I did this using the pivot and slide method. And wow what a difference. Still using a stretch cotton and from Joann's I stitched up my pattern without a muslinand wow these fit great pictures coming soon. Here is what I did. Added 7/8 " to seams for waist, added 1/2 " for hips. Added 4" to crotch. Using the nancy zieman method worked like a charm. Can't wait to show the photos. <br>
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St John - this is a beautiful dress and on the website is it priced @ $795. check out the vogue pattern on the right. Looks like a close match. It's out of print but you can still buy it from Vogue. a few yards of fabric from just about anywhere and you can dupe this for W A A Y Less than $795.</div>
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<b>Pattern Description: </b>
MISSES' SKIRTS AND PETTICOAT: Skirts have waistband, pleats, side hook & eye and zipper closing. Narrow hem. C: shaped back hemline, wrong side shows. B,E: bands.<br />
Petticoat has elastic waist and ruffle.<br />
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<b>Pattern Sizing:</b>
A5 6 --> 14
<b>Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?</b>
This pattern did look like the envelope when done<br />
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<b>Were the instructions easy to follow?</b>
I did not follow the instructions but this is a very easy pattern<br />
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<b>What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?</b>
I like the pleating on the skirt. Very in fashion and great on several body types. Where do i start with the dislikes:<br />
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1. This pattern runs VERY SMALL. Now it is possible my sewing skills, pleating skills caused a problem. I don't know but i just know that my 15 yr old Niece is 25" waist. The size 14 was 4" too Small in the waistband. So once someone else reviews this i guess well know if it runs small.<br />
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2. The length is VERY SHORT for view A. On the pattern envenlope View A is displayed. The model appears to be wearing the skirt right above the knee. My niece is 5' 1" and the skirt hits her about 2" above the knee. So for you non petite women this skirt would need to be lengthend a bit to allow for modestly unless you are wearing it as a mini skirt.<br />
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3. The contrast piece is drafted too large for the top piece. When attaching the bottom to the top i at first was going to ease it. But after looking at the pinning i decided to just recut the piece and adjust. I cut over nearly 3 " from what will be the side seams of each piece. I hope the issue was just my fabric and not the pattern piece.<br />
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<b>Fabric Used:</b>
Polyester Shantung<br />
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<b>Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:</b>
Becuase the waist band didn't fit and the zipper would not go. i removed the zipper and added an elastic waistband. My niece likes to wear her bottoms on her low waist so this will be more comfortable for her<br />
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<b>Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?</b>
I might try this again just to be sure the problem isn't with my pleating and will try the longer version to see if it works better for my niece.<br />
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<b>Conclusion: </b>
This is a beautiful pattern, but so far my experince will rate this as mediocre. Someone else needs to review it before i can make a final decision on if i keep it. Thank goodness i only paid .99 for it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354001721306191054.post-5497056147017174812012-12-31T23:39:00.000-05:002012-12-31T23:39:56.588-05:00Feeling plum<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354001721306191054.post-4758665490714229632012-12-29T18:03:00.001-05:002014-09-27T21:32:30.491-04:00Burdastyle Plus 2008 403C - Part 3 The yokeSo the yoke was the second piece that i had some.....confusion on. For example here are the burdastyle Magazine instructions:<br />
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Yoke - Baste outer yoke piece to upper edge of back, right sides facing. Stitch inner yoke piece to upper edge of back , with right side of yoke on wrong side of back piece. Turn yoke pieces up and press. Stitch outter yoke piece to upper edges of blouse fronts. Press allowances toward yoke. Fold under edges of inner yoke and dew to front attachment seams. Baste yoke layers together along neck and armhole edges. Topstitch yoke 7 mm (14") from attachment seams.<br />
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Let me backup for a second. This shirt is super easy it's the kind that you can stitch up 3 or 4 in a weekend. But it has taken me ALLLLLLLLLL week to finish this top. I refused to make it a UFO, I want to finish this top and to finish it well. So I searched the Internet for "hidden placket sewing instructions" i picked up every child's shirt instruction on the Internet, none included a hidden placket for button holes. I even searched Pattern Review and did not have much success. I searched YouTube and found one promising video on the Placket<br />
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Missing Instruction: Cut right shirt front at right edge line so that left marked plaket is no longer a part of the shirt. I must note when you trace the pattern you actually copy the facing/placket to the left and right. Once could easily make this work with the placket already traced however the placket may not be hidden.</div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Burdaystyle Mag</span>: Next Fold Right front band along center fold line, right side facing in stitch lower end closed.</div>
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<span style="background-color: yellow;">My version</span>: with right sides together fold along center fold stitch bottom of placket (Straight Edge). Note the un-finished edges will not match.</div>
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<span style="background-color: yellow;">My version:</span> Stitch unfinished edge to front right shirt with right sides facing on RIGHT EDGE LINE. The hem of the placket will be shorter than the hem of the shirt.</div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Burdastyle Mag</span>: Overcast allowances together and press away from band.</div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Burdastyle Mag</span>:TopStitch blouse front close to seam & 7mm(1/4") from seam</div>
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<span style="background-color: yellow;">My Version: </span>Understitch or stitch in the ditch and top stitch 1/4" away from seam on shirt front, you will secure the seam allowance of the overcast edge</div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Burdastyle Mag</span>: Work button holes in band as marked</div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">Burdastyle Mag</span>: Fold Front edge of band to outside to meet placement line. Press, paste upper edge and stitch lower edge closed.</div>
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<span style="background-color: yellow;">My Version:</span> Fold along the now CENTER fold line so that the folded edge meets the top stitching. Press & steam the fold closed. The fold should cover the button holes that that they are on the wrong side of the shirt. Baste the upper edge closed and then stitch lower edge of the placket closed</div>
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This is how i did my placket and it turned out GREAT! i am so excited because the shirt is really coming together. Up next - the Yoke.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354001721306191054.post-8021593583478353082012-12-29T14:00:00.000-05:002014-09-27T21:32:30.496-04:00Burdastyle Plus 2008 403C Part 1As part of my sewing challenge i decided to sew up a button down shirt, that i can wear with my work outfits or with a pair of leggings. I choose the following: BurdaStyle Plus 2008 Fall/winter Pattern 403C:<br />
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.A very simple design with a hidden button hole placket.<br />
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After reading through the instructions i made my own translation and replaced the BurdaStyle type instructions and worked with what i was familiar with. But the placket really gave me trouble and so did the yoke. Despite the challenges i have turned out a great top. So i will go back in time and walk you through the sewing of my top.<br />
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To start, in my stash was a bout 2 1/2 yards of 45" Shirting. This shirting is red or pink with white weaved thru it. It has a sheen to it and does not have stretch. I do remember buying this in 2008 from the Joann Fabrics Red Tag table during a 1/2 off sale. i purchased white, black & white and this pink/red color. The fabric reminds me of something very expensive and i suspect it is a polyester rayon mix because when a thread pulls you can see the effect in the fabric.<br />
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My inspiration for this challenge were two items. The first was this fantastic Vogue shirt by a fellow pattern review contributor cleverkitty (<a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=81397" target="_blank">click here to see it</a>) and two this <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/foxcroft-three-quarter-sleeve-plaid-shirt/3384860?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0" target="_blank">Foxcroft shirt from Nordstrom</a>. <br />
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I LUV these shirts and in Cincinnati you can only find them at Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack. These shirts do not wrinkle are are extremely comfortable. So i went looking for a pattern. In my stash were several button down shirts i had two from McCall's, Perfect Fit by Patti Palmer series, I had several out of print Vogue. But this shirt for Burdastyle Plus Magazine Fall 2008 really caught my eye. It's been a while since i have stitched up a Burda Style pattern but thought why not challenge yourself even more. For this pattern i traced a size 20, but after the alterations i should have traced something like a 14 or 16. But again i am still trying to figure out my alterations now that i have lost 62 pounds. <br />
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That's it for now. I will post more later.<br />
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.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3354001721306191054.post-7124036825559036592012-12-25T19:54:00.000-05:002014-09-27T21:32:41.595-04:00Butterick B5394 View B And D<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That last few days has been full of great sewing. I go back to work tomorrow and did not touch even 1/2 of my sewing list. But i did knock two items from the same Butterick Pattern. The pattern is a Butterick Fashion express. It's one from my stash and honestly i am not sure how long ago i purchased it. But i do remember purchasing the pattern for view B. Today i whipped up View B & D and did all of it by serger. <br />
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The pattern description indicates that this is a 2 hr pattern and that may be true. I ran into a few issues when cutting out and when sewing. My big mistake cost me about 1 hr. when making the Gray View B I sewed the sleeve on incorrectly. The pattern description shows a picture but that did not line up with what I was seeing in my hands, ultimately i had to undo the serger stitches, pin and try it on to understand the stitching. On top of that i was working with a sweater knit and I am so thankful that i didn't attempt to make a dress out of this stuff as i initially intended to.<br />
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I think i will stick to cardigans with my sweater knits and maybe a skirt or two. Lastly pressing on View B did not go so well this stuff just did not want to hold a crease. The pockets, where are clearly not rounded as they should be, did not hold the pressing so i had to hand form and sew at the same time...Oh well... Despite these view challenges this is a easy pattern and with the right fabric, Fleece, ponte, thicker sweater knit, this can be a great addition to your wardrobe. Now on to the review.<br />
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