More Stuff...

 I will be the first to admit that I can plan way more than execute.  Here are my latest purchases:

This is a white/dark royal blue/multi print, 100% cotton floral print poplin shirting.  I purchased 1 1/2 yards to make a short sleeved top. Pattern unknown at this time.  Machine wash.

This is Outerspace Gray Polyester/Recycled Seawool. I purchased 2 yards.  Pattern not selected at this time but it will be a skirt.  Care:  Machine wash/air dry.

 

This is Pacific Blue 100% cotton Embroidered Floral Crinkle Suiting.  I purchased 3 yards for a Merchant & Mills Camber Set Dress.  Care:  Gentle Wash/Tumble Dry Low. 

This is a navy stretch corduroy.  I purchased 3 yards for an Itch to Stitch Quebec Skirt and possibly a vest.  Care: machine wash.

This is the Style Arc Delphine Woven Jacket paper pattern.  This jacket was all over Paris when I was there in the spring.  I really want to make the collared jacket with the two front pockets.  No fabric purchased yet for it.  I will pull stash fabric and make a muslin or two before making further commitment.

Inspiration...Lace Sleeve Shirt

 A pretty blouse is a thing to have in the wardrobe.  I think it is a perfect, feminine work shirt.

This is the Lace Sleeve Shirt by Ann Taylor.  Price tag: $119.00.  Details:  point collar, long sleeves with button cuffs, shirttail hem, lace sleeves, lined body.

This is just a standard button-down shirt.  So, the pattern will be easy. Any button-down that you have already fitted.  Here is the pattern that I would use:

This is the Liesl & Co Classic Shirt pattern.  It is a great little pattern.  I have made this eight or nine times.  It is a great pattern.

Hope you are inspired to make something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Machine Maintenance....

 How often do you clean your machine(s)?  I like to think that I clean my machines often.  Sometimes, I clean after ever project.  However, I was looking at my serger and could not remember the last time I hade really gave it a good clean.  So, I decided that cleaning and oiling (as appropriate) was needed. Here are the results:

Serger:

Ugh! This machine was really needing a cleaning.  I would assume that the oiling was appreciated as well.  

Sewing machine:

Ugh! That is a lot of gunk.  I know that I cleaned the machine this summer because the machine will tell you to clean it.  Okay, I admit I did not know the message existed until I got it.  I had been doing a lot of topstitching and I guess between the fabric and thread it produced a lot of lint.  So, maybe it has been a couple of months and several projects since it was cleaned.  I did take the time to oil the machine.

Coverstitch:

This machine had the least amount of lint.  I have used it quite a bit this summer so maybe I cleaned it and did not remember.  I could not find any oiling information for this machine.   I need to do a deeper dive and make sure I am not missing anything.

I am actually appalled at how linty the serger was.  That machine gets wiped out before each new project most of the time.  

How often do you remember to clean your machines?  

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Modern Trouser

 Today's inspiration is all about daily wear.  Trousers or pants depending on how you look at them. 

This is The Modern Trouser by Ann Taylor.  Price tag: $129.00.  Details:  tailored, fitted, high rise which sits 1/2-inch to 1-inch below nature waist, front zip with hook and bar closure, off-seam pockets, back besom pockets, leg lengthening flare, classic 32-inch inseam, petite 29 1/2-inch inseam,  shell - 96%polyester 5% lycra, lining - 100% polyester, machine washable.

I like the idea of these pants but in looking at the details neither the classic or petite would fit without some sort of length alteration but that is why we sew, right?

Here is the pattern that I chose:

This is the Peckham Women's Trousers by Liesl & Co.  This pant pattern has a back elastic waist but otherwise I think it is a perfect match to the inspiration photo.

I really like the drafting at Liesl & Co.  Everything that I have made has been good.  I think I have made the Classic Shirt eight or nine times if not more.   I have not made this particular pant pattern but I will. 

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Denim Shirt

 This inspiration is a casual denim shirt.  

This is the Perezzi Denim Wrap Shirt by Veronica Beard.  Price tag:  $348.00.  Details:  washed denim, surplice neckline, long sleeves, button cuffs, side tie closure, 60% cotton 40% tencel, machine wash, 26-inches from shoulder to hem.

Here is the pattern that I chose:

This is Silhouette Patterns 4019 - Diane's Wrap Dress.  The pattern is almost exactly like the inspiration pattern.  It just needs to be cut shirt length.  It has princess seam which is different.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!