Almost done

Another quick post, I'm almost done with the jeans, the fit is okay but I am learning something about my body more on that in the final post. This was my first time doing a fly front different then the popular Sandra Betzina method found in Power Sewing, it was okay but mines still could use some work, other than that the pants went together smoothly . So now I just have to add the waistband which I am going to have to make smaller and then hem.  So tomorrow I hope to have a finished pair of jeans and a complete review.

Until next time, happy sewing...

Vogue 8330...Slowly Getting There

 A quick post to keep up with my goal for BlogtoberFest2012, blogging everyday for the month of October. So I finish fitting Vogue 8330 and think it is ready for the fashion fabric which is now cut, I had to make some changes with my layout because it was not working, pattern layouts don't cover if you made changes to the pattern but more on that when it comes during construction. I could have started working on them tonight but for some reason I just like to cut in one session and then start sewing the next, this is only for items that are not quick to sew.

 The scrapes leftover from 4 yards of denim in a skirt and jean.

 Everything ready to go, minus interfacing.

 Interesting pocket lining.

Wow, 63 steps to complete before I have a finished pair of jeans. Well like the saying goes "A journey of a 1000 miles starts with a single step".












Until next time, happy sewing...

Vogue 8330 More Steps Done

So today I was able to get a lot more steps done in completing Vogue 8330.
Step 2- Take important self and pattern measurements
Step 3- Adjust pattern accordingly and true
Step 4- Pin pattern to muslin
Step 5- Cut out muslin
Step 6- Assemble muslin
Step 7- Note any additional changes

So this is where I finished tonight, my time I had in my studio was cut short by my youngest son he is a little sick and cuddling with mommy seems to be his best medicine, I can't complain. Pics coming soon.

Until next time, happy sewing

Vogue 8330 Step 2

 Step two is to add seam or stitching lines to the pattern for fitting. So this part took me no time to really do. Had I started earlier I could have done more but at least I finished what I had planned. This was for only 4 pieces, front and back pant leg, yoke and side front. For the waistband I just wrapped it around me lining up center front and center back and it looks like this might be a tad big in the waist. I'm starting with a size 18 but my measurements put me between a 16 and 18. I decided to go with the larger size since this is a fitted style and I can easily take it in instead of letting out. So this is where I stand tonight. I'm hoping to get more done tomorrow since the kiddies will be in school tomorrow and my menu is already planned.

Until next time, happy sewing...

Vogue 8330 Sewing in Steps

 For me one of the hardest things about sewing is knowing everything I have to go through from starting with a new pattern to fitting to muslin to adjustments to more fitting and then getting to the fashion fabric and taking my time to sew it up nicely, that's a lot and can be overwhelming or discouraging depending on the circumstance. That is part of the reason I'm so into the idea of using TnT patterns. Only problem is that TnTs start off just like all other patterns before they end up as TnTs, so while I'm building my pattern collection, this is what I will have to go through. Last night when I was thinking about all that I wanted to sew this month and then also find and fit a dress pattern for the LBD contest coming up next month, I became a bit overwhelmed and sometimes for me that leads to discouragement and then not doing anything and of course it leads to failure. Not this time I have to push past all these things if I want to reach my sewing goals. So after that moment I remembered someone mentioning breaking things down into steps and just focus on the step you are on and nothing else and then before you know it your done. So I broke down fitting and making up my jeans into fourteen steps or two weeks worth of work, I'm hoping to make it less than that but if not its okay.

My first step was to trace and cut out all 10 of my pattern pieces, which is now done. Now 13 more steps to go, but I will not post them ahead of time instead I will post them as I complete them. So stay tuned.

Until next time, happy sewing...

Vogue 8330

So I have picked Vogue 8330 for my skinny jeans. This is not my first time trying to make jeans but the last pair was not as successful as I would have liked. So I'm whipping out all of my pants fitting books to make sure this pair hopefully doesn't turn out like the last.


Until next time, happy sewing...

Up Next: Skinny Jeans

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Vogue 8330

Just a quick post on my next project and that is skinny jeans. I have been wanting a pair for a while now and with me sort of participating in the make all your clothes for a year sew along, why not. So above you can see the three patterns I have in my collection and I plan to choose one of these. I have already started reading up more on pants fitting and hope to start fitting one of these soon.

As far as my vest, I have not gotten as far as I would have liked to today but I'm almost done. A few more stitches some buttonholes and a good press and I should be done tomorrow I hope.

Until next time, happy sewing...