New Sewing Patterns...

 I was really conflicted about which patterns to purchase with the latest Itch to Stitch sale which is now over.  I really wanted all of the patterns that I had picked out with Friday's post but I have been trying not to purchase so many patterns.  Here is what I ended up with:

This is the Lamma Hoodie & Sweatshirt pdf pattern.  I am fairly certain that I have some french terry in gray in stash and this pattern would be perfect for it.  The only thing I am not certain about is the quantity of the french terry.  I suppose I should have measured before purchasing the fabric.  

This is the Uvita Top Add-on pdf pattern. I have the Uvita top pattern and decided it would be fun to add other details to it.  

So that was my purchases from the Itch to Stitch sale. I think I did pretty good limiting myself to just two patterns.  I admit that I tend to purchase both fabric and patterns when my sewing time is limited.  I think it is that I just have to sew or think about sewing.  Always planning the next project.

Happy Stitching!

Welt Strip Pockets...

 Have you tried making welt pockets or do they scared you just a little bit?  Here are a couple of tutorials to play with:

1.  Swoon Sewing patterns - double welt pocket picture tutorial

2. Silhouette Patterns - welt strip pockets picture tutorial

Once you learn the basics of making this type of pocket, you can insert a zipper instead of the welts.  Think of all the types of pockets that would benefit from a zippered pocket.  I have not at this pocket attempted to make a zippered welt pocket.  Have you?

Happy Stitching!

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Itch To Stitch Sale Additional Considerations...

 As I check the Itch to Stitch site for additional patterns, I thought I would share a few that I am considering getting:

This is the Lamma Hoodie & Sweatshirt pdf pattern.  This top has wonderful line detailing making it great for color blocking.  I think I have some fabric in the stash for this one too.

 

This is the Atenas Jacket pdf pattern.  This is a classic blue jean jacket with pockets.  It comes in sizes 00-20 with bust cup options.  

This is the Uvita Top Add-on pdf pattern.  This is an add on to the Uvita top pdf pattern which is a free pattern.  It comes sizes 00-20.  

This is the La Paz jacket pdf pattern.  It comes is sizes 00-20 with bust cup options.  

Looks like I have a lot to think about.  I will let you know what I decide next week.  Hope you are inspired to sew.

Happy Stitching!

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Itch To Stitch Sale...

 Itch to Stitch is having a Thanksgiving Sale.  Code is Thanks2021 and valid through November 29, 2021.  Here are some of my favorites:

This is the Foz Top pfd pattern.  It comes in sizes 00-40.  This pattern is quick and easy.  Just be sure to measure the important areas to determine the correct fit for you.  You can see my muslin here.

This is the Celeste Dress pdf pattern.  It comes in sizes 00-40 with cup size options.  This dress will be a winner for summer.  I'm working on this one for next summer.

This is the Recoleta Dress pdf pattern.  It comes with sizing 00-40 with cup size options. I purchased this dress for the short sleeve option but the long sleeve option makes it a year round pattern.  Again, this will make a wonderful, cool dress for hot summers.

This is the Nittany Top pdf pattern.  It comes in sizes 00-40 with cup options.  This top has an interesting neckline which can be pick-a-boo or not.  I purchased it for the beautiful neckline.  I probably won't be doing the pick-a-boo option but I could change my mind.

This is the Seychelles Top pattern.  It comes in sizes 00-40 with cup sizing options.  Another woven top with long sleeves and short sleeves.  I'm still working on fitting this one.  Thank goodness for multiple size options when printing.

I haven't tried any of the pant options yet but there are great options:

This is the Upland Trouser pdf pattern.  It comes in sizes 00-40.  This pant has a high waist, fitted through waist and hip, and relaxed below the hip.  The design is meant for a non-stretch woven fabric.  I love the look of these pants.  

There are many patterns to choose from.  Go check out the great patterns at Itch to Stitch.

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Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Fabric and More Fabric...

 I do not need anymore fabric but here I am purchasing it.  I purchased three pieces for next summer.  Here they are:

This is a tencil/cotton denim.  I purchased 3 yards of this with the intent on it becoming a Merchant and Mills Factory Dress.   Easy care with machine wash cold and tumble dry.  

This is a linen/cotton in charcoal.  I purchased 4 yards with the intent of this becoming a Merchant and Mills  Camber dress.  Easy care with machine wash cold and tumble dry.

This is a linen/cotton in indigo.  I purchased 3 yards with the intent that this would become a pair of Love Notions Allegro pants.  Easy care with machine wash cold and tumble dry.

I need to check the stash for fabric to go with the pant fabric for some tops.  There should be something in there as my stash has grown by a huge amount this year.  Nothing like planning next years wardrobe.

Happy Stitching!

Machine Update...

 Way back in June, I purchased a Bernette B77.  You can read about it here.  In July, I gave a little update on how things were going with the new machine.  You can find that here.  Now it is November.  My machine is not at my parents house.  It is still sitting at my house and gets used almost every day.  I have not worked through any of the manuals or work books or finished my stitch bible.  What can I say except "I just want to sew."  

I have been sewing simple things.  A new machine takes getting use to.  This machine is taking a while to get use to. There are things that I really like about the machine and there are things that I really do not like about the machine.  

Things that I like:

1.  The needle threader.  It is fabulous and works every time.  

2.  The buttonhole maker.  I have made dozens of buttonholes and have had only one failure.  It was a user issue.  I think it was the bobbin ran out of thread.

3.  Love the knee lift. It is something that you could find on older mechanical machines or very high end machines.  Nice that it is on this machine.

Things that I do not like:

1.  The bobbin winder.  It is super fiddly.  I finally figured out that you had to thread the bobbin and hold on to the thread tail the entire time that the bobbin was winding or you would get a loose bobbin.  I can get a good bobbin now just about every time I wind a bobbin now.

2.  The ankle for the presser feet.  Again, putting a different presser feet on is fiddly.  Perhaps this is a user issue and I really need to read the manual a little closer.  

3.  The buttonhole maker.  Do not get me wrong.  This machine makes beautiful buttonholes but there is no way to make a manual buttonhole.  You have to have a button.  Sometimes, you need to be able to make a buttonhole that is not used by a button.  Obviously, the answer is to have different size buttons.  Sometimes, that sends you shopping.

4.  Lack of markings on the presser feet.  This really only got noticed when I decided to do some topstitching.  I did finally figure out that I could use two feet to workout what I wanted to do but it was a real struggle and slowed me down.

Now I admit that have not done anything elaborate yet with the machine.  I have made buttonholes but I have not sewn any zippers.  Isn't the straight stitch and zigzag what is used 90 or 95 percent of the time?  This will be remedied.  I have a vest project for my husband that has multiple zippers.  I will update as the adventure continues.

Happy Stitching!

Allegro Pant...

 I finally made my way back to the Love Notions Allegro Pant pattern.  You can find previous posts on this pattern here.  This is really a versatile pattern.  This time around I used a french terry fabric so technically this is a muslin but once again wearable.

I know it is hard to see how the fit is in black.  In generally, the fit is baggy.  So, I will be making a note to take larger seams with knits.  I did opt to not put in the drawstring this time.  You know I really need the drawstring with the baggy fit.  These pants are very comfortable.

I think I will make an additional small change to the pattern at the back hip.  It will just be deepening the dart a hair and then adding the length back at the top.  It is a minor change but I think it will remove that tiny bit of wrinkling just below the tush.

Overall, I am very happy with the Allegro Bottoms pattern.  It was well worth the money that I spent on it  and I am going to say that it is worth spending the full price on it.  

Happy Stitching!