1st Classic Shirt....

 The fitted pattern for my Liesl & Co Classic Shirt had gone missing and it took a couple of weeks to locate it.  The first shirt for this season, I am using a stash fabric:

The original post where I discussed using this fabric is here.  While I was pressing it, I found this:

The dreaded flaw marker.  Thankfully, the flaw is fairly close to the edge.  Unfortunately, I was not informed that this was a fabric with a flaw.  I did carefully iron this to make sure that was the only one.  This is the only obvious flaw.  There is a second marker shown in the picture but I could not locate another flaw.  I will try to cut around this section of the fabric.

The actual cutting out of this shirt was a real adventure due to my kittens.  I chose to cut out in a single layer and the kittens seemed to find pins interesting.  They were taking them out almost as fast I was pinning.  It was only certain pins that they found interesting.  The first night was very frustrating but the second day I was able to finish the cutting out.

The adventures continued as the sewing.  Kittens stitching their head through the machine harp.  They continued pulling out every pin that looked interested.  Then, they sewing machine needle.  There was more than once that I thought one of them was going to get a paw under the needle but I was able to thwart every attempt.  

The very last thing that happened to this project is I ran out of thread.  I did start with a new spool of thread but obviously a small spool is not big enough for a button down shirt with lots of topstitching.  Thankful, the local JoAnn Fabrics had the matching thread.  Since I was at JoAnn's, I went ahead and looked at buttons.  It was truly a pitiful selection.  Obviously, the closest store to me is not looking for garment sewers.  There is another nearby store.  It is only a little further away.  Maybe it is time that I investigated it.

Running out of thread kinda put my sewjo off for a few days but I finally finished it.  Here is the result:

I am really happy with the shirt and hope that it will be worn a lot.  There are ton of mistakes but that happens with almost everything that I make anymore.  

On to the next project.

Happy Stitching!

New Itch To Stitch Carigan....

 Oh, Itch To Stitch has a new cardigan pattern and it is kinda jacket like in styling.  Here is the line drawings:  

This is the Itch To Stitch Teifi Cardigan pdf pattern. This is a jacket style sweater with the following features:

• Regular and full bust options for a tailored fit (with bust darts on the full bust option)
• Cropped and high-hip length options
• Long and short sleeve variations to suit different styles and seasons
• Classic collar for a refined touch
• Large chest pockets with flaps for added detail and practicality
• Designed for structured knit fabrics

It is available in sizes 00 - 40 with regular and full bust options.  Check out the tester versions to see the many variations.  

This pattern will be at a 20% discount till November 4, 2024.  In addition, the volume discount still applies! Spend $20 or more to receive 15% off your entire cart, or enjoy 20% off your entire cart with purchases of $30 or more.

Please note, I am an Itch to Stitch affiliate and if you use any of my links above to purchase, I will get a small commission. Thank you!

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...A-Line Skirt

 Sometimes, a simply skirt is all you need.  Here is a good example:

This is the Bradford Skirt by Alabama Chanin.  Price tag: $348.00.  Details:  featherweight jersey, hand-sewn and painted, relaxed a-line shape, low waist, 22-inches long.

I am not going to recommend a pattern for this.  This type of skirt has dozens of available patterns or it would be easy to draft one.  I think the important piece here is the fabric.  Personal, I do not think I would use a featherweight jersey but maybe it would affect the drape with a heavier fabric.  It would just need experienting.  Normally, Alabama Chanin has raw edges at the hem but this skirt looks hemmed to me.

Now, the big question is fabric and where do you find it.  Alabam Chanin does sell the light weight and mid-weight jersey.  So, that could be a starting point.

1. FabricMaster.Net has some really great prices on 100% mid-weight organic cotton jersey.  If you like their colors, you have found a true bargain.

2. fabricwholesaledirect.com has a 4 ounce cotton/lyra jersey that might work for this skirt.  There are 27 colors.

There is a start.  There is lots of fabric out there with lots of decision to make.  I really hesitate to link to some of the fabric that I found as it was too lightweight.  Just over an ounce per yard is really thin and most likely really see through which would make a nice skirt unless it was several layers.

As for the elastic,  I would use a 1 to 1 1/4" wide elastic.  Sometimes, you can find various colors but the Alabama Chanin looked like they were using black.  Most likely you can find this at a local store.  Just make sure that it is an elastic you do not mind showing.

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Birthday Sale - Itch to Stitch...

 Itch to Stitch is having a birthday sale!  They have been in business for 10 years.  Kennis is celebrating by offering discounts on the pdfs as follows:

• 20% off the Ladera Dress and Maladena Vest Top patterns
• 30% off all other digital patterns

There are no codes required for this sale.  The discounts are automatically applied at checkout.  The sale ends 11:59 Mountain Time on October 11, 2024.  I am an affiliate of Itch to Stitch.  If you purchase anything through my links, I will receive a small commision. Thank you.

Here are a few of my favorites:

This is the Soller Top & Dress pdf pattern.  If you are looking for quick and easy, this one is it.  I have made it twice and have more fabric to make a couple more dresses/tops.  Be sure to check out the Soller blog post and see all of the beautiful samples.

This is the Foz Top pdf pattern.  This is a great v-neck top.  I have made it three times.  It is another quick and easy top.  Even the buttonholes do not slow you down.  Snaps would make it even faster.  Check out the blog post to see all the tester examples.

This is the Celeste Dress pdf pattern.  This is a comfy dress.  I have made it once but plan on more.  It does have a side invisible zipper.  Check out the blog post to see all the examples and check out this blog post for examples of the larger sizes.  This is a great summer dress.

This is the Taroko Skirt pdf pattern.  This is the newest skirt pattern form Itch to Stitch.  It is on my sewing list.  This will be a workhorse item in my wardrobe.  Check out the blog post to view the tester's samples.  

Here is some that are on my to do list for fall:

This is the Quebec pdf skirt.  This is a pull-on skirt.  This skirt is on my to-do list.  If you are looking for a workhorse type clothing item, this is it.  In the right fabric, it could be worn year round.  Here is the blog post to see the tester examples.  

This is the Magdalena Vet Top pdf pattern.  This on my to do list in the high-hip version.  Check out the tester's versions of this vest.  They are wonderful.

Go check out the Itch to Stitch offerings.  This is a fabulous sale.

Happy Stitching!

Shoes...

 I rarely mention shoes in my inspiration posts but they are very much part of an outfit.  Just like other accessories.   I tend to fail when it comes to a lot of accessories.  Earrings are about it.  However, this shoe has caught my eye:

This is The High Point by Rothy's.  Price tag: $169.00.  Details:  premium knit upper, 1 1/4-inch heel wrapped in the knit, cushioned insole, spacious toebox, added elastic to expand/contract as wearing, machine washable.

I have been wearing this companies shoes for at least four seasons.  The first pair which has been worn year around still looks good.  These shoes feel a little dressy.  I can see wearing them with my new skirt and a red top (matchy, matchy is in, right?).

I like this company's philsophy.  Recycle, recycle, recycle.  If you are interested in this shoe or any Rothy's shoes, send me a comment with your email and I will send you a referral so you can get $20 off.  I will get $20 off as well.  I will not publish the comment.

Happy Stitching!