Good evening everyone,
This is the first time I've attempted to write a blog post since my accident with the hedge clippers. I'll skip the details. The good thing is I'm all right. Anyway, I had a few potential blog posts that got derailed the day of my incident. It does take forever to type out a post on my computer. So for a while my posts will be abbreviated.
I just made another blog anniversary. Fourteen years of blogging on July 4, 2021. It doesn't feel like fourteen years have past.
Today I'm posting a photo from my first pattern review. I made the faux leather outfit with fabric purchased from Walmart. The second half of the picture is my most recent outfit made with fabric from Minerva Fabrics of the UK..
It has been a wonderful journey. I am so happy I chose to start blogging. It has so many benefits. I seen growth in my ability; an opportunity to share with others who love what I do; I've gained a host of new friends; I've had opportunities to share my knowledge with others as well as an opportunity to learn from some great sewists. These are just a few benefits.
In the coming days I'm hoping to publish a few short posts on some projects that were near completion or in the works.
I found a Threads Magazine Youtube video titled, "Pattern Adjustment for a Full Bust Without a Dart." Excellent tutorial and I used it for two projects that I will post soon.
Initially, I was going to do my own tutorial based on my own measurements and projects. But I decided not to "reinvent the wheel". Posting Threads video is easier. My reason for wanting a dartless FBA is to maintain the original pattern design as much as possible and/or to use striped fabrics without disrupting the flow of the stripes with a dart. I hope that makes sense.
My first project is Simplicity S9222. I'm still working on this one. The dartless FBA does not interfere with the drape of the top of the dress. This is one I decided to make after seeing Carol Crocker-Ware's dress that she posted on Patternreview. My dress is coming soon.
This project is actually finished, but I want pictures of me wearing the outfit before I post my final review. ;-)
That's all for today. Happy Sewing!
C
Sorry to hear you had an accident but welcome back. Both outfits (then and now) are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm on the mend.
DeleteOuch! I hope you are on the mend and there will be no lasting damage. I know there are programs to put voice to text, but have seen widely varying opinions on how well they work. It might be more hassle to correct what it thinks you said than to type one handed slowly. Thanks for the link to the tutorial. I probably have that issue, but sometimes watching "in action" makes more sense to me.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gail. I am. It's a slow process. Thanks again.
DeleteBeautiful outfits! Faux leather is back on trend these days. You haven't changed, you look beautiful! I am glad to hear that you are doing fine. Happy Sewing!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you. You are so sweet. Isn't it amazing how styles come back again and again? Thank you for stopping by.
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