tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17519574167297798822024-03-13T08:22:23.931-04:00The Scientific SeamstressCarla Hegeman Crimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148274096972267841noreply@blogger.comBlogger321125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751957416729779882.post-70083752790411990732015-12-18T07:53:00.000-05:002015-12-18T07:53:04.888-05:00Sewing STYLE for Women this holiday<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So Excited to have Emily from <a href="http://mycraftylittleself.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">My Crafty Little Self</a> here to join us on the blog today with a STYLE feature!!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Do you have a favourite colour to wear around the holidays ? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Every year, Christmas sewing for myself always winds up at the very bottom of my to-do list. As I'm feverishly finishing a quilt binding for a gift late into the night on Christmas Eve or still sewing buttons on Christmas outfits for my family 30 minutes before the party starts, I realize once again...it's not going to happen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But not this year! I made sewing a new Christmas dress for myself a priority and I'm so glad I did. This red stretch poplin and the <a href="https://www.sisboom.com/store/patterns/jenny-dress-pdf-pattern-for-women/"><span style="color: red;">Jenny dress pattern</span></a> have been sitting in my stash for too long and it was time to use them both. This piece of fabric has moved with us to 3 different US states. Either our family needs to stop moving so much, or I need to sew with woven fabrics more often! </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: center;"> I added a cropped blazer for style and function--it was 20 degrees Farenheit outside when these pictures were taken. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Jenny dress adds a level of customization that I've rarely seen in any sewing pattern. Once your general size is determined, you choose a cup size for your bodice and a waistband height and length based on your torso measurements. The dimensions for a range of skirt lengths is given, from shirt length to maxi length. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The finished result is a precise, flattering fit in the bodice and the perfect piece for layering. This dress will be worn on its own in the summer heat and will be in my rotation year-round. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've been reading a book about my great-grandmother's family and was pleased to find out I come from a long line of tailors and seamstresses. Struggling to make it as farmers in southeastern Idaho, they were as resourceful as could be with fabric. Coats were taken apart the following year and sewn inside out to make them "new" again, any scraps were immediately pieced into a quilt, and hem facings were often used to leave as much growing room in garments as possible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the spirit of resourcefulness, I used a hem facing (a technique also used in the <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.sisboom.com/store/patterns/judys-fancy-pants-for-women/"><span style="color: red;">Judy's Fancy Pants pattern</span>)</a> </span>since I had just enough fabric to keep this dress maxi length but still wanted the wide hem specified in the pattern directions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am headed to a Christmas concert tonight in my new dress and will wear it again on Sunday to sing in the church choir. What a good reminder that the seamstress in the family deserves a new Christmas outfit every year too. Happy holidays to everyone! </span></div>
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Showing off her <a href="https://www.sisboom.com/store/patterns/rachel-reindeer/" target="_blank">Rachel Reindeer using the FREE pattern!</a></div>
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<br />Carla Hegeman Crimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148274096972267841noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751957416729779882.post-45846006748949447572015-12-11T07:00:00.000-05:002015-12-11T07:00:08.097-05:00Full Apron Betsey Tutorial<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Until now we've been using basic aprons that were graciously gifted to us, mine for my wedding and hers at her baby shower. I decided it was time to make us some mommy-and-me matching aprons to add a sentimental touch to our special memories and get her even more excited to bake with me if that is at all possible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Initially I began to draft my own pattern, but then I saw the Sis Boom <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/242005213/sis-boom-betsy-apron-pdf-pattern-with?ref=shop_home_active_15" target="_blank">Betsey Apron</a> and it was exactly what I was hoping for and so much more. I mean really so much more. I would have never come up with these side bows that take this apron to the next level.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I used Happy Home fabrics by SewCaroline, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewJourners?section_id=17800588&ref=shopsection_leftnav_5" target="_blank">available here</a>. These prints are perfect for this fully reversible apron. There are so many combos that work, and the text is spot on for an apron.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Betsy is a very fashionable half apron. However when my daughter and I are in the kitchen, things get messy! So we needed something with a front bodice. Today I'm going to show you how easy it is to add one without needing any additional pattern pieces. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So grab for yourself the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/242005213/sis-boom-betsy-apron-pdf-pattern-with?ref=shop_home_active_15" target="_blank">Betsey Apron</a> pattern, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewJourners?section_id=17800588&ref=shopsection_leftnav_5" target="_blank">some fabric</a>, and lets get started! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You will need to make one change to the cutting instructions on the pattern. Instead of cutting one belt center piece you will cut <i>two</i> in the following dimensions:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Measure the distance between both sets of snip marks on your main apron fabric and add 1" to that measurement. That is the width of your bodice piece. You can then measure from your center waist, over the bust curve, up to the height you would like your bodice to go, then add another 1-2" to that measurement. </span></div>
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It's beginning of December and time to decorate for the winter holidays. My decorations are a mix of Snowmen and Santa, but of course nothing is complete without reindeer. If it weren't for the reindeer, Santa couldn't bring the toys! SisBoom/Scientific Seamstress has released a <a href="https://www.sisboom.com/store/patterns/rachel-reindeer/" target="_blank">FREE Rachel Reindeer </a>pattern for your decorating pleasure.</div>
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<b>A huge Welcome to Brianne showing us some ideas for fun holiday decorating! Leave her some holiday love in the comments section !</b></div>
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There are so many ways to use Rachel Reindeer in your holiday decorating.
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I made 3 little Rachels. Their first stop was my mantel. Combined with beads, a little tree that was handmade by my Italian friend, and a Germany advent calendar, I call it my European fireplace.</div>
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The fabric is a holiday cotton from Joann's last year.<img alt="reindeer1" class="aligncenter wp-image-3330 " src="http://alicatco.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/reindeer1.jpg" height="366" width="489" /><b></b><i></i><u></u></div>
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Second stop, the reindeer landed on the living room side table with a more modern flair of decoration. Fear not, you can find the same items in the $1 bins at Target! The Rachels were quite comfortable here, honestly. I rather liked it too, but there was one more place for them to go.</div>
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Third and final stop, each Rachel got a place with her own bow on the staircase. This immediately became my favorite and where they have stayed. They deserve to be front and center.
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Have you downloaded the <a href="https://www.sisboom.com/store/patterns/rachel-reindeer/" target="_blank">Free Rachel Reindeer pattern</a>? How are you decorating with her?</h4>
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Let's all give a WARM welcome to <a href="http://ireapwhatisew.blogspot.ca/2015/12/its-most-wonderful-time-of-year.html" target="_blank">Maria</a> today who is going to help out toes stay warm this winter!</div>
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Well the expression is Cold Hands, Warm Heart but in my house its cold toes season. Oy! Yep when your three year old climbs into bed and shocks you awake as he puts his cold toes right in the gap between your pj pants and your shirt- its definitely cold toe season! For now the child problem is solved with socks. His footed pjs are on the to-do list. <br />
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As I mentioned yesterday, this year I am starting with me!!!!! I get cold feet- just ask my hubby about being shocked awake. That might be why he has no sympathy for me on this matter. <br />
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Ahhh, but there is a simple solution. Yesterday I mentioned my frustration with the kids' pattern for footed feet pjs. Despite those frustrations I am thankful that I made those last year because it gave me a brainstorm of EPIC proportions. Yep, I said it- EPIC. You all may not believe but it is truly epic. <br />
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The problem with traditional footed pjs is two fold for me. First, I actually use the bathroom while wearing my pjs. Sometimes a couple of times during the night. With full footed pjs, you have to zip off the top and sit there freezing. Yeah not fun! Second, while I am cold, I'm not fleece cold at night. Fleece under the covers is too hot for me. The kids' pajama pattern solved both issues- they were made of flannel and they were separates! Of course, that was a kids' pattern and I didn't actually care for it. <br />
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Thats where my trusty <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/67259335/easy-fit-mens-and-womens-pants-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_19" target="_blank">Easy Fits</a> pattern came to the rescue! I use this pattern and the kids' version quite a bit. More than I would have expected when I bought it. These are really my go-to patterns for comfy pajama pants, mostly because, as the name suggests, they are <i>easy </i>to make. <br />
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After all the Christmas sewing was done I sat down and whipped up this pair last year. They are the best! I kid you not- I am pulling these out of the dryer before it stops these days. Well I was two weeks ago, now I have 2 more pair added to my rotation. <br />
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I started by checking out this great tutorial from <a href="http://mellysews.com/2011/12/adding-footies-to-pajamas.html" target="_blank">Melly Sews</a>. The foot of the pjs I made for the kids was done a little different and the feet on the Kwik Sew jammas that are my go-to for footed one-piece for the kids was very different. I decided to do my feet more like my Kwik Sew patterns. The pant on those extends all the way down to the toes in one piece. Then the sole of the foot is the only part you sew on. I liked that better- less seams. <br />
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Start by measuring your <a href="http://www.sewing.org/html/mensmeasure.html" target="_blank">outseam</a> to the floor. I print my pattern out twice so I can cut my pieces two at a time instead of having to put them on the fold (plus I add rise to the back so my bum is covered better). So here you can see my XL piece under my tracing paper. For this you'll need to make a full pattern so you can either do what I do or trace one side then flip and trace the other so you have one large- yes LARGE- pattern piece. <br />
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Then you'll lengthen your pattern to your outseam measurement plus 2-3 inches for movement. Draw line down the middle (where the fold would be) and a line across for the bottom (hem part). Do not draw the inseam sides of the pants just yet. </div>
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Now if you haven't adjusted the top of the pants, you'll need to mark you back rise and back leg part. Next we'll add the foot. Start by tracing around your foot, a shoe, or <a href="http://www.suzhou-cobblers.com/index.php?route=information/information/info&information_id=13" target="_blank">a template</a> of some sort. </div>
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Next comes the oh-so-accurate part of the process. Mark the middle of the ankle bones on the sides of your foot and the middle of the top and heel if you want. If you don't have a foot to measure, you'll need to approximate where the middle of the ankle bone would be and mark it on the sides.</div>
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Next you're going to cut out your foot and lay it down on the front side of your pattern match your ankle bone markings with the bottom of the pant. Place the foot about 1-2 inches away from that center line you drew (on the front part of the pant). Mark about 1-2 inches on the other side of the foot and then draw around the foot. Measure the distance between the center line and the outer point at the bottom of the pant. Thats the amount you'll measure out on the back side of the bottom. </div>
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From your points on the foot side and the back side of the bottom of the pant you'll draw up to the crotch for your inseam. This is what your final pattern should look like. </div>
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And the easiest part, sewing it all up. The first step is to sewing 1/4 inch elastic about 3 inches from the bottom of pant on the inside- from inseam to inseam. You'll really need this elastic or you'll be tripping- believe me, I forgot to add it to the blue pair above and had to go back to add it after I tripped going up the stairs with the laundry! </div>
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After that you can sew up the pants the way you would normally. For the feet, I like a little cushiness so my feet are three layers. The bottom (sole) layer is grippy fabric that I buy at JoAnns. I always seem to get lucky and find it in the remnant bin, you really don't need much. Its also sold various other places, including some cute ones that are feet shaped. Next a layer of the thickest fleece I can find in my sewing room and last a layer of flannel or terry or whatever you want, maybe velour- my feet sweat next to fleece so I like that layer to keep the fleece off. You can baste these together if you want- the grippy facing out, the fleece then the last layer with right side out as well. </div>
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<b>For a great matching top pattern check out <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/187096849/bowling-shirt-pattern-for-tweens-teens?ref=shop_home_feat_3" target="_blank">the bowling shirt</a> ! and see <a href="http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.ca/2015/01/just-for-me-january-week-3-comfy-and.html" target="_blank">this post here on lengthening the sleeves</a>. </b></div>
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Today we welcome <a href="http://www.prairie-girl-knits.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Sarah of Prairie Girl Knits</a> to the blog! Showing you a GREAT and fun use for the <a href="https://www.sisboom.com/store/patterns/rachel-reindeer/" target="_blank">FREE Rachel Reindeer Pattern</a>!</div>
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You Know Dasher and Dancer... ... and Prancer and Vixen. You know Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all, Rachel the Red Nosed Reindeer...<br />
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What??? What happened to poor old Rudolph? Well, let me tell you! There's a new reindeer in town, and her name is Rachel! <a href="http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.com/2015/11/new-sisboom-pattern-in-town-and-it-is.html" target="_blank">Rachel Reindeer</a> is a sweet new free pattern from Sis Boom. Designed by Jeanine Thomlinson (who although I've never met, I feel like she's practically my neighbour because we live only a few towns away from each other here on the prairies), Rachel is a fun, quick sew sure to please anyone this holiday season! <br />
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I'm sure I don't have to tell you how much I love sewing patterns from <a href="http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sis Boom/Scientific Seamstress</a>! They are always such a treat to put together. As soon as I saw this latest offering from them I quickly became obsessed with the idea of a Reindeer Wreath. So here I am to tell you all about how I got that obsession from a vague notion bouncing around in my head to cheerily hanging on my door!<br />
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First things first. As soon as I printed of the pattern I realized that Rachel in her original size was going to end up being one mighty HUGE wreath because I knew I wanted to do nine reindeer - eight for Santa's sleigh and of course one more for Rudolph (or in this case Rachel). So, I decreased the pattern to 75%. I figured that would give me a balance of a nice size of reindeer but not be too horrendously tedious to sew.</div>
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Sadly, I had nary a scrap of Christmas fabric in my stash, having used up all of it last year making the annual ornaments for my kids. So off to the fabric store I went. I was pretty happy to be hitting up a 50% off sale at Fabricland and thought I'd go ahead and buy 9 different fabrics. Once at the store though another inspiration hit me. I could do pairs of reindeer in four different fabrics and then a totally different one for Rachel making her stand out of the crowd even more! I bought .2m of each of my choices and that was more than plenty for my little 75% sized Rachels.</div>
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Once at the machine I could barely see my sewing lines and I was going crosseyed trying to see where to sew...</td></tr>
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I carefully traced my first Rachel with my silver chaco marker. Ha. Fooled me. I couldn't even see the lines. So then I tried my pink Frixion pen. Nope. Finally I dug through the boys bag of markers and grabbed a purple washable Crayola marker. Yes! I could see where I'm supposed to sew! Whoot, whoot!!!! I really need to remedy the marking choices I have on my sewing desk. They're woefully inadequate.</div>
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I sewed these little beauties up following the instructions for sewing, turning and stuffing. Then I had a problem on my hands. Nine cute little reindeer with no clue how I was going to get them to form a wreath. I started by stitching them one hoof to the next hoof, but quickly realized they were just going to flop about. So then I stitched them from one chest to the next reindeer's base of tail. Closer, but not there yet. Still too floppy to stay in a nice circle. Frustration was beginning to get the better of me.</div>
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As I was moaning and groaning about what to do next, (BF)G - bless him - came along and provided the solution. He suggested a wire around the back. I thought a coat hanger would do, but they never unbend and then reshape the way you want them too (or the way I want them to in any case...) but then inspiration hit. I vaguely remembered having an extra embroidery hoop down in my craft supplies. It was even the perfect size when I dug it out! YES!!!!!!! I covered the approximately 40" in diameter wooden hoop with some double fold, extra wide bias tape, then stitched the reindeer onto it. It's perfect! <i>(Thanks honey, for suggesting that! Otherwise I'd probably be still standing at the kitchen counter trying to figure out what to do!)</i>
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Because I had some left over space at the top on either side of Rachel I thought that I would fill it in with some fabric bows. For the bows I cut strips of red broadcloth 6" wide by 26" long and sewed them together angling at each of the ends then tied them in a bow and tacked it onto the hoop the same way that I had done the reindeers. I added a loop of ribbon at the back behind Rachel so I could easily hang the wreath.
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I used my reindeers in a couple projects! The scrappy one got made into an outdoor wreath! </div>
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The solid ones I turned into a garland (the Dolls and Daydreams Tiny Tot pattern is with them) </div>
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What project are you going to use the Rachel Reindeer with? </div>
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<br />Carla Hegeman Crimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148274096972267841noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751957416729779882.post-47163999173805929162015-11-11T07:23:00.000-05:002015-11-11T07:23:00.142-05:00Where to Wear! Brunch Date Edition! <center>
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When I think of a brunch date with the my girl friends, I want to look cute, but casual and I forsure want to be comfortable! I also don't want to freeze on the walk over! </div>
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For this look I used the Sisboom Angie <a href="http://patternrevolution.com/top-stitchers/2015/4/7/womens-hacker-duel-climate-change" target="_blank">hack</a> I did for <a href="http://www.sewingstadium.com/" target="_blank">Topstitchers 2 'seasons' ago</a> and paired it with a new Madge mini with lace overlay (Madge is not out yet... Don't ask when - I don't know...)</div>
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A cute fast lace overlay mini shift with the red coat and a pair of tights and some wedges makes for a perfect brunch pairing! Comfy, cute, and totally ready for a fancy drink and some waffles!</div>
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<br />Carla Hegeman Crimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148274096972267841noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751957416729779882.post-79002381339821675382015-11-09T12:17:00.001-05:002015-11-09T12:17:39.757-05:00hey did you hear it is NOVEMBER already?!!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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The new challenge should be inclusive for all! We have sooo many patterns and free patterns out that can count, something for everyone to sew! </div>
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Carla Hegeman Crimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148274096972267841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751957416729779882.post-71874480592107936042015-10-30T14:50:00.001-04:002015-10-30T14:50:22.082-04:00NEEEIIIGHHHHH!! Here is a how to make an animal hood for the all the rage raglan tutorial! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Costume sewing is done here!!! WAHOO!!!! I do NOT enjoy costume sewing as much as Carla does.... but the girls HAD to be horses.... So here is a quick how to change the hood cutting for making a hood mane. </div>
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So for this get our your <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/28195541/boys-girls-and-babys-knit-tee-with-hood?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">All the Rage Raglan</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/83219745/easy-fit-kids-pants-pattern-for-girls?ref=shop_home_active_11" target="_blank">Easy Fits</a><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/scientificseamstress?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank"> patterns </a>and here is a very basic how to: </div>
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sandwich mane in between hood pieces and sew (this was by FAR the worst part... 5 layers of fleece = yuck!) </div>
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Then place ears in between hood front and hood main/main. a couple inches off center on both sides and sew the hood front to the hood main. Hem front of hood.</div>
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A also added a little tail to their easy fits :) </div>
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and now they are ready to be horses! </div>
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Carla Hegeman Crimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148274096972267841noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751957416729779882.post-24625732422827352652015-10-19T13:08:00.002-04:002015-10-19T13:08:49.278-04:00TWO ways to put on Face Knee Patches! and FREE face patch patterns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Step one: Print off the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/179843992/sis-boom-katies-fancy-pants-girls-bell?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=katie" target="_blank">Sisboom Katie Pants</a> in the size you need! </div>
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Now measure where the top of the knee should be. on my child it was 7 inches below the crotch point - straight down. Cut your pattern at this line and remember to ad an extra half inch for seam allowance when you cut your pieces. You will cut to bottoms and 2 tops of the front piece - mirror image as per the pattern. </div>
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Cut the back as per the pattern. </div>
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If you want straight legs to your katie's like I did for the pink pair here is how: </div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F7E-BH5NI6cv_6hMo3WzyUiXo1U9lt7W5a7c89tSTJw/pub" target="_blank">Now grab your knee faces</a> ! There is a kitty, puppy, panda, and bunny face.</div>
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To make your ears sew right sides together leaving the ends open. If you do inner ears sew those right sides together and turn and then sew onto outer ears and then put outer ears right sides together and sew around leaving end open.</div>
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Now you will decide on face placement. You can <a href="http://www.freenotion.com/blog/2015/9/10/what-is-fmanyway-intro-tips-tricks" target="_blank">free motion applique</a> the face on or you can use buttons and ric-rac, and trims of choice. </div>
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Sew the buttons and face features down.</div>
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Then place ears face down - right sides together and baste in place. </div>
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Then finish the edge seam of the front bottoms and tops. and fold over and topstitch</div>
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A quickie alternative is to make square patches and sew on to the pant leg fronts and then sew the pattern as directed.</div>
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<br />Carla Hegeman Crimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148274096972267841noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751957416729779882.post-5460119392405416132015-10-14T12:26:00.003-04:002015-10-14T12:27:04.693-04:00drop that waist and wear a tunic! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Time for a woman's tutorial!!! (Although to be honest this will work just as well with the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/87908450/sis-boom-leighanna-easy-girls-peasant?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=peasant" target="_blank">Sisboom Leighanna</a> :) )</div>
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So get out your <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/108409978/sis-boom-devon-peasant-top-or-dress-for?ref=shop_home_active_3&ga_search_query=peasant" target="_blank">Devon pattern</a> and let's get started!</div>
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First measure yourself for how long you want your tunic to be AND where you want the casing line. </div>
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I marked a outtie triangle for where the casing line would be so when I cut I would just know for front and back. No guessing and measuring after cutting.</div>
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You will now sew and stretch the elastic while you sew. </div>
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<br />Carla Hegeman Crimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148274096972267841noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751957416729779882.post-10129622481077487502015-10-06T12:13:00.001-04:002015-10-06T12:13:44.494-04:00Yoga waistband Easy Fits Tutorial and a little Nursery Rhyme fun! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This October 2015 we are having some FUN in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/113650988556/" target="_blank">LAB group</a> and on facebook! hashtag your costume pics made with Scientific Seamstress or sisboom patterns <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/113650988556/search/?query=%23sscostumes" target="_blank">#sscostumes</a> (so we can search and find) and we will be finding a few people to cheer up :)</div>
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So let's start off this month's blog fun with a little inspiration from last year! </div>
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Cheeks brought me a book of nursery rhymes to read and I KNEW what I had to do!</div>
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The clock is a simple hand done applique to the front using felt and buttons and ric rac. I was able to complete this entire costume - including making the applique pattern pieces and cutting everything to sewn in one 4hr evening sewing stretch! I consider that a total WIN! </div>
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<br />Carla Hegeman Crimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148274096972267841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751957416729779882.post-89146709309056864392015-10-01T07:00:00.000-04:002015-10-01T07:00:01.564-04:00Tommy/Louey boxer sewalong day4So lets finish these off!
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First off line up your crotch - raw edges, right sides together, un fold the bottom hem folds. Sew along and then zig-zag to finish the seam (or serge if you have a serger) </div>
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Now re-fold your your side vents making sure that your hem is double folded up in there (can you see that in the picture?), pin and stitch. When I get to the top across I always sew over, back, and then over again.<br />
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Next re-fold your bottom hems (See aren't you glad you did all that ironing the 1st day?) Sew along the edges and you are done!</div>
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Here I am in my boxers - they are SOOOOO comfy!! (I think I need to make another pair...)</div>
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Here is the pair I made my husband - he loves his too, but he looked at me like I had three heads when I asked him if he wanted to model them. Haha.</div>
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Ta-da! All done! Isn't it lovely ! Now if only I had remembered to switch out my white thread to something that blended better with the fabric. Oh well, at least the button matches!<br />
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Hello, and welcome to day 2! I hope you all have had a wonderful day so far and that day one of sewing a long went off without a hitch.</div>
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Now, who is ready to get their sew on?"! </div>
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Today we start with the actual sewing! (ps. tomorrow we will work on the fly and I'll show you both the functional and non functional ways)</div>
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Let's begin by stitching the fly flap right along the edge on both the left and right pieces.</div>
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Next put your left and right sides on the back piece (right sides together) unfold the ironed hems and stitch. Don't forget to stitch a few stitches past your side vent snip and then ziz-zag those edges to finish them off !</div>
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That is the end of day 2 ! Easy peasy wasn't it? I bet you are thinking maybe you will just carry on and finish them tonight - well, you certainly can, but if you decide to wait we will be doing the fly tomorrow :) both functional and non functional. And remember you can find us on facebook and get help in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/113650988556/">The Lab</a>.</div>
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Hello all!!! Welcome to the Tommy/Louey boxer sew-a-long! </div>
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To start this off I want to invite you all to join us on facebook in our group, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/113650988556/">The Lab</a>! We will be chatting sew-a-long there and you can ask any questions you have! (we also have lots of other chatter too)</div>
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I want to do a quick show of printing how to before we get to the actual fabric. On the picture below you can see (as indicated by arrows) that you choose the pages to print based on the sizes you need, the printing guide is JUST at the end of the sewing instructions before the pattern pieces begin :) and you also want to be sure it prints at actual size! (do you see that 1 inch square in the background? Make sure to measure your square when you print - that is how you know you will be good to go !</div>
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Now to assemble your pattern (and any sisboom) I always assemble by letter row first and then put the rows together, I just find it the easiest way to do so. (Please excuse the blurry pic, I blame my toddler - she is obsessed with taking selfies lately... ) </div>
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For cutting put your back piece on the fold as indicated and cut, and for the front pieces I folded the fabric and put the pattern near the edge so I would get mirrored pieces.</div>
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Now - the ironing... I don't know about you but ironing is probably my LEAST favourite part of sewing, but it is a necessity. So I recommend you grab some water in your empowerment mug and some candies to keep you going. I am partial to gummy candies! what is your favourite?</div>
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Ok - I'm ready for the ironing!</div>
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However, I do want to highlight the fly ironing. I just read the left side how-to first and did the same for the right side and then had to re-do that (oops - please tell me I'm not the only one who has gotten lazy with reading ironing directions!). So, just in case you are like me, let me show you some clear pics of the differences between the left and right fly :<br />
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My usual fall and winter wear is yoga pants with a long sleeve tee layered with a husband's sweater to try and keep warm.... I don't do well with cold ... and I look like a Olsen twin crossed with a cat lady. </div>
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So, my goal this momiform makeover was to make myself a long sleeve tunic to wear with tights and a little something extra to cozy it up!</div>
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For the long sleeve tunic I used the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/108409978/sis-boom-devon-peasant-top-or-dress-for?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=devon" target="_blank">Sisboom Devon pattern</a> and did one of the longest lengths and then did an elastic waist.</div>
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I also deepened the slit in the front and skipped the ties. I added some elastic to the sleeves.</div>
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For the cozy outer layer I decided to get creative and used the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/187096849/bowling-shirt-pattern-for-tweens-teens?ref=shop_home_feat_3" target="_blank">Bowling Shirt pattern</a> and made a tie it up cardi with a collar!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Material girl free motion applique pattern from <a href="http://sewingstadium.com/">sewingstadium.com</a> by #stitchART</span></div>
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I did a fun flannel outer and a cozy plain flannel inside. Double layers of flannel should keep me warm all winter long as a layer and a coat this fall.</div>
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The cardi is awesome open or tied. The sash helps it have some shape in the back when open and when tied as well.</div>
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<b>The tutorials for both of these items will be up on the blog starting next week!</b></div>
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<em><strong>Be sure to check out all the awesome series participants to get lots of momiform inspiration!</strong></em></div>
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<a href="http://www.reynalay.com/blog" target="_blank">Reyna Lay Designs</a> | <a href="http://www.callajaire.com/" target="_blank">Call Ajaire</a> | <a href="http://www.goldenrippy.com/" target="_blank">Golden Rippy</a> | <a href="http://www.lovenotions.com/blog" target="_blank">Love Notions</a>
<a href="http://sew-not-perfect.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sew Not Perfect</a> | <a href="http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scientific Seamstress</a> | <a href="http://rebelandmalice.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rebel & Malice</a>
<a href="http://creative-counselor.com/" target="_blank">Creative Counselor</a> | <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" target="_blank">Mabey She Made It</a> | <a href="http://ifonlytheywouldnap.net/" target="_blank">If Only They Would Nap</a> | <a href="http://www.boyohboyohboycrafts.com/" target="_blank">Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts</a>
<a href="http://shaffer-sisters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shaffer Sisters</a> | <a href="http://fabuloushomesewn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">FABulous Home Sewn</a> | <a href="http://fasewla.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Fa Sew La</a> | <a href="http://www.basteandgather.com/" target="_blank">Baste + Gather</a>
<a href="http://www.luluandceleste.com/" target="_blank">Lulu & Celeste</a> | <a href="http://www.swoodsonsays.com/" target="_blank">Swoodson Says</a> | <a href="http://phatquartersblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Phat Quarters</a> | <a href="http://www.heyjunehandmade.com/" target="_blank">Hey June</a> | <a href="http://stitchuponatime.com/" target="_blank">Stitch Upon a Time</a>
<a href="http://www.climbingthewillow.com/" target="_blank">Climbing the Willow</a> | <a href="http://www.eymm.com/blog" target="_blank">Everything Your Mama Made & More</a> | <a href="http://www.naeh-connection.com/" target="_blank">Näh-Connection</a> | <a href="http://www.110creations.com/" target="_blank">110 Creations</a>
<a href="http://www.ajennuinelife.com/" target="_blank">A Jennuine Life</a> | <a href="http://www.straightstitchdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Straight Stitch Designs</a> | <a href="http://www.sewstraightandgather.com/" target="_blank">Sew Straight & Gather</a> | <a href="http://www.kzjostudio.com/" target="_blank">KZJO'STUDIO</a>
<a href="http://www.wildandwanderful.com/" target="_blank">Wild & Wanderful</a> | <a href="http://www.maeandk.com/" target="_blank">Mae & K</a> | <a href="http://www.handmadefrenzy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Handmade Frenzy</a> | <a href="http://www.hattieluhandmade.com/" target="_blank">HattieLu Handmade</a></div>
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Carla Hegeman Crimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148274096972267841noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751957416729779882.post-26042003996644292272015-09-03T12:14:00.002-04:002015-09-03T12:14:56.308-04:00Does it work in knit? A little guide.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Let's talk about making woven patterns with knit fabrics! It is a question I see a lot of. So here are a few basics! </div>
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When deciding on a pattern to make with knits you are going to need to decide whether to downsize or if it will work AS IS. </div>
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Patterns like the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/scientificseamstress/search?search_query=peasant&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">Sisboom Devon/Leighanna and the Meghan and Molly and Scientific seamstress Portrait Peasant</a> work as is. They are all peasants and so you don;t have to adjust. The fit of the main will be a bit more flowy than woven.</div>
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but because the elastic in the neckline is what gives a peasant the stay on and shape nothing needs to change. As . you will want to be certain the most stretch direction is across the body though. if you have the stretch go up and down you will get a very wonky hemline.</div>
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The marlo is another option where you can do AS IS - but if you want to lengthen the ruffle or size down a bit you can for a closer fit </div>
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Here is Leah modelling her knit <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/83243479/sis-boom-marlo-dress-or-top-easy-sewing?ref=shop_home_active_22" target="_blank">Marlo</a> with lengthened ruffle, which means the kids version, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/67259358/sis-boom-cathy-girls-ruffle-neck-dress?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=cathy" target="_blank">Cathy</a> would work as well in knit. </div>
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Some patterns work FAB in knit as the main part. but because of the design still need the stability of some woven and so if you keep the collar/ top bands in woven you can do the rest in woven! </div>
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An example of this would be the Sisboom <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/67308671/sis-boom-shana-tunic-with-scientific?ref=shop_home_active_6" target="_blank">Shana</a> which you also saw <a href="http://scientificseamstress.blogspot.ca/2015/01/just-for-me-january-week-2-date-nightday.html" target="_blank">on the blog back in january</a></div>
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Which means the kids version, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/83229181/sis-boom-emily-tunic-pdf-sewing-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_13" target="_blank">Emily</a> would work as well.</div>
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Another pattern that follows this principle would be the Sisboom <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/68422210/sis-boom-dana-top-with-scientific?ref=shop_home_active_9" target="_blank">Dana</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/242145514/sis-boom-maddie-dresstop-pattern-for?ref=shop_home_active_8" target="_blank">Maddie</a>. and the Sisboom <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/116374031/sis-boom-vanessa-easy-shift-top-or-dress?ref=shop_home_active_19" target="_blank">Vanessa</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/130923009/sis-boom-bettyann-girls-shift-dress-or?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">Bettyann</a> as well as the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/157523987/bishop-style-bebop-tops-and-dresses-for?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=bebop" target="_blank">Scientific Seamstress Bebop</a> </div>
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The arrows point to the pieces you can cut out in knits. just leave the armbands,straps,top bands woven. These patterns NEED the stability of woven in those places to hold shap and stay on!</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/scientificseamstress/search?search_query=easy+fits&order=date_desc&view_type=gallery&ref=shop_search" target="_blank">The Easy fits</a> also work GREAT in knit and so do the Sisboom <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/178588548/sis-boom-judys-fancy-pants-womens-bell?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=judy" target="_blank">Judy</a>/<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/179843992/sis-boom-katies-fancy-pants-girls-bell?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=katie" target="_blank">Katies</a>. For the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/178588548/sis-boom-judys-fancy-pants-womens-bell?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=judy" target="_blank">Judy</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/179843992/sis-boom-katies-fancy-pants-girls-bell?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=katie" target="_blank">Katie's </a>use woven for the waistband facing.</div>
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and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/203707578/sis-boom-tortola-womens-tank-top-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=tank" target="_blank">Tortola</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/196321536/sis-boom-tobago-tank-girls-top-or-dress?ref=shop_home_active_3&ga_search_query=tank" target="_blank">Tobago</a> are great in knit as long as you use woven facing, again it needs the stability to hold shape. You do NOT need to size down or cut on the bias to do the tanks in knit.</div>
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So we all know and love the original <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/155276288/girls-dress-pattern-precious-dresses?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">Precious Dress Pattern</a> with it's nice full skirt!</div>
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BUT.... I wanted a nice classic top with the collar and puff sleeves like the Precious has, only straight. and perfect to put under dresses - or for school uniforms if we had that. </div>
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AND so this leads into the latest tutorial. A nice crisp clean straight shirt with classic details!</div>
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This is sooooo easy to do as well! Everything just gets extended!! So measure you child from shoulder to where you want the hem to be! (and don't be like me and forget that belly... I had to add length to mine after the fact - hence the piping "detail")</div>
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You can do the button back as per the pattern - just extended OR you can follow these pics and add a zipper back and skip the buttons!</div>
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<br />Carla Hegeman Crimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148274096972267841noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751957416729779882.post-23980621588881509852015-08-21T13:51:00.001-04:002015-08-21T13:51:47.529-04:00Perfectly Preppy Skort goes to Pants! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are excited about this challenge! If your stash is anything like mine is then you have a boatload of little 1yd and 1/2yd pieces left from the larger cuts ... and this is the month to use them!</div>
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The Leighanna is a fast sew. I like to call it a 1for1. 1yd of fabric used in 1hr of time! and it is sooooo perfect for back to school! </div>
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<br />Carla Hegeman Crimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13148274096972267841noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1751957416729779882.post-54993890708277258282015-07-22T20:54:00.000-04:002015-07-22T20:54:28.065-04:004 GIVEAWAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now I know I usually have a weekly tutorial for you - but I thought what is better than a tutorial - a giveaway! and what is better than a giveaway? FOUR giveaways!!!!</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/113650988556/" target="_blank">There is a dolly giveaway in the LAB group</a> </div>
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AND a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/DollsAndDaydreams/" target="_blank">pattern giveaway in the Dolls & Daydreams group!</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/DollsAndDaydreams/" target="_blank">and a Sisboom pattern giveaway in the Dolls & Daydreams group!</a></div>
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Also, be sure to check out the one pattern 3 ways <a href="http://sew-not-perfect.blogspot.ca/2015/07/1pattern3ways-tour-sew-stary-with.html" target="_blank">link party and</a> <a href="http://sew-not-perfect.blogspot.ca/2015/07/1pattern3ways-tour-sew-stary-with.html" target="_blank">giveaway</a>! </div>
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And they blogged about the <a href="http://from-a-box.com/2015/07/17/peasant-dress-in-3-ways/" target="_blank">portrait peasant HERE!</a> </div>
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To help get you inspired I made a collage of some of the Tortola/Tobago's I've done :) but also be sure to <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/sciseamstress/" target="_blank"><b>check out our pinboards for the FULL wham of inspiration!</b></a></div>
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We really do love helping you stretch your pattern dollars!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So did this post brighten your day? Which giveaway excites you most?</span></div>
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