tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32741414973941348842024-02-29T14:01:49.856-08:00Made By Lesleywilles27http://www.blogger.com/profile/02020242728431039751noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3274141497394134884.post-91174129883587431732015-05-20T15:35:00.001-07:002015-05-20T15:35:47.404-07:00Mustard Shorts + Jalie Racerback Tank Tops + Striped Nettie Shirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I've been on a summer sewing kick lately and have been trying to get some new warm weather clothes done before the really warm weather actually hits.</div>
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First up, some mustard shorts. I'm particularly fond of the color mustard, I don't know why because I don't like the condiment at all. I looked for good mustard fabric, but didn't find any I really liked... until I found a pair of plus size pants at the thrift store.</div>
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Initially I thought I had lots of fabric to work with, but I ended up just barely squeezing my pieces on.</div>
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The pattern that I used is a pretty tried and true one for me. I've made them three times <a href="http://madebylesley.blogspot.com/2013/07/red-shorts.html">red</a>, <a href="http://madebylesley.blogspot.com/2014/05/gray-shorts.html">gray</a>, <a href="http://madebylesley.blogspot.com/2014/06/blue-and-white-striped-shorts.html">striped</a>. It's a free Owly Baby pattern, available <a href="http://imaginegnats.com/shorts-on-the-line-by-owly-baby/">here</a>, with modifications to fit. These are most similar to my striped pair because I left off the leg cuff, I didn't have the fabric.</div>
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I serged some of the seams, which is something different from my other pairs. I didn't have my serger when I made the other ones. For the inside waist band and the pockets I used a white cotton with tiny anchors on it. I actually got it from the thrift store as well...it used to be boxers. I think it was probably interesting as boxers because the fabric is very thin and somewhat see through...</div>
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I managed to catch not one, but both pockets, in seams that they shouldn't be in. That's talent. One is an easy fix, it's just the belt loop stitching that messed it up, but the other one requires re doing part of the waist band seam. Sigh. It's not affecting the functionality of the pockets but I know I should fix it.</div>
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Also in one of those oh-my-god-what-have-I-done moments I somehow cut a tiny hole in the fabric. It's on the right side of the fabric and doesn't go all the way through. I immediately put fray check on it and it seems pretty stable now. But it made me not a happy camper.</div>
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I feel like I might have made too many pairs of shorts given how the weather is around here, but I can't help it, I want to make more. I want a polka dot pair and a floral pair...</div>
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On to tank tops. The pattern I used is <a href="http://www.jalie.com/jalie3245-raglan-tee-racerback-tank-tunic-sewing-patterns.html">Jalie 3245</a>, I cut a size O and made a few modifications. </div>
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The first being following <a href="http://twoontwooff.blogspot.ca/2015/04/jalie-3245-and-best-husband-ever-again.html">this</a> bloggers lead and leaving off the binding. I just folded the edges under and did a cover stitch. This worked out really well on the first tank top but on the second one my serger wasn't having any of it and stretched some parts out of shape. I was able to iron it back into submission with enough steam. So, it mostly worked out, maybe stabilizing it some how would be a good idea.</div>
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I also took about 2 inches off of the hem, just not a fan of how long it looked on me. My torso is a little short though.</div>
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I was able to sew the whole thing on my serger, so yay for that.</div>
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Cover stitched hem. The fabric is Panache in Profundo from the Petal and Plume collection. I bought it from Hawthorne Threads <a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/bari_j_ackerman/petal_and_plume/panache_in_profundo">here</a>.</div>
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Exact same situation with this one, just different fabric.</div>
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This fabric is from Girl Charlee. It's actually still <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/black-white-ethnic-diamond-modal-cotton-spandex-knit-fabric/famous-designer-p-8771.html">available</a> even though I bought mine last summer. I horde fabric a bit. </div>
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Next up is a <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/nettie-pattern">Nettie </a>bodysuit made shirt. I cut the smallest size and I'm pretty sure that was a mistake because this sucker is tight. I fell well within the measurements for the smallest size but I think I just wasn't accounting for how tight bodysuits are and how maybe I wouldn't want my shirt that tight.</div>
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I cut the scoop neck and medium scoop back. I originally had long sleeves but they were so TIGHT, and I have seriously skinny arms...like bracelets don't fit me skinny, like the people at the fair that put wrist bands on you make comments about it skinny. I would be weary of the sleeves...</div>
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After I hacked them off they were a lot better. I sewed the whole thing on my serger, which was nice but didn't allow for a lot of fit changes. I also had some issues with the sleeve caps sticking up weird. I added fabric to the shoulder on the neck side to try to make sure it would stay up and cover my bra straps but it still really doesn't. It's really kind of a finicky shirt to wear and I have to adjust it a lot. I should probably try to make another one with changes but I'm just not excited about it.</div>
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The fabric I used for the shirt is a<a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0305001/riley-blake-jersey-knit-1-2-stripes-black"> Riley Blake jersey knit </a>from Fabric.com. It kind of bothered me that it is printed not yarn knit, it doesn't look that great when it stretches, which is kind of the point of a knit if you ask me. I don't think it's worth the price.</div>
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I tried this one with the mustard shorts, but I like how it looks better with my gray shorts from last year.</div>
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I also made my mom a tank top using the same pattern for Mothers day. I cut a S for her based on her measurements and took about two inches off the length, I probably could have took more off since she is shorter than me. The fabric is <a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/frances_newcombe/utopia_knit/specks_knit_in_carambola">Specks Knit in Carambola</a> from Hawthorne Threads.</div>
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Neither of these items are new, I made them both around January/ February/ winter sometime and I have worn them sooo much since then. If I could only wear one outfit in my house forever I would pick this one. It is comfy, easy, and for some reason I just feel cool wearing it. </div>
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First up is the quilted linden sweatshirt. I copied this like the big fat copy cat that I am from this <a href="http://www.sleeksilhouette.com/2014/11/10/a-quilted-sweatshirt/">blogger</a>. I used the same fabric and made the same pattern changes so, yeah. But when you like something you like it.</div>
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The Pattern is the<a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/products/linden-sweatshirt"> Linden Sweatshirt</a> by Grainline, I cut the smallest size and didn't make any changes other than to use sold black fabric for the triangles on the sides. Katy at Sleek Silhouette shows exactly how cut apart the pattern to do that, I just copied.</div>
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The ONLY thing I don't like about this sweatshirt is the way the fabric is holding up. I know I wear it like everyday, but I don't do anything active in it and I usually wear a t shirt under it so I don't wash it all the time. The quilted fabric is holding up better than the solid, not pilling but it does snag a bit. I've thought about taking the solid parts out and replacing them, but I should probably just make a new one.</div>
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On to my pants! The pattern I used is pretty TNT for me, <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-6379-learn-to-sew-misses-knit-and-woven-pants.aspx">Simplicity 2061</a> with modifications. Most of my modifications I covered in this <a href="http://madebylesley.blogspot.com/2014/02/black-and-gray-sweatshirt-fleece-pants.html">post</a>, the only new changes are the color blocking at the bottom, and I added back pockets.</div>
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To do the color blocking I basically just hacked off the pattern at a diagonal where I thought was good and then added seam allowances to both pieces. For the pockets I used a pocket piece from my shorts pattern, but that piece was originally just traced from one of my rtw jean pockets.</div>
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It was a little finicky since the fabric is so stretchy, but I made it work. The fabric I used is Power Stretch Polartec from <a href="http://www.millyardage.com/">Mill Yardage</a>. It can be kind of pricey depending on what color you want, but it is really nice. Super soft on the inside and very stretchy. It does have a very synthetic feel though, you can tell there is no cotton involved.</div>
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Because the fabric is a lot stretchier than what I've made this pattern with in the past the pockets ended up a little long, and I think the front seam is a little long too, so it bunches a tad sometimes.</div>
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I got my inspiration for the diagonal color blocking from <a href="http://www.aliexpress.com/item/European-Style-Winter-2014-Women-Harem-Pants-And-Sweatpants-Cotton-Trousers-Clothing/1572252324.html">here</a>, and basically copied their back pocket too.</div>
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From the back I am a sleek black ninja...</div>
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I just noticed that in these pictures you can see an Easter basket sitting in the background still,</div>
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I feel like the legs look a little star trek for some reason? But I like them. It's important to feel futuristically cool in your lounge clothes.</div>
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So, I've been a rather bad blogger and have made a lot of sewing projects that I haven't posted. I'm finally committed to posting them and took all the pictures at once so that is why there is going to be several posts back to back.</div>
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I think I'm looking for my pocket.</div>
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First up is a navy polka dotted pj set. The fabric is a woven rayon that I got at the thrift store, it used to be a long skirt and a t shirt with shoulder pads. It was kind of terrible, but the fabric is really nice. </div>
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The white piping is just the regular store bought kind. I thought about making my own because I thought it might be kind of stiff or heavy for the fabric but I was too impatient to get anything else. I think it worked out okay anyway.</div>
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The pattern for the shorts is the <a href="http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/carolyn-pajamas">Carolyn Pajamas</a> by Closet Case. I cut a size 0 and didn't make any changes, other than to narrow the waist band a little bit so it would fit the width elastic I had. (it tells you to use 1.5" but I only had 1.25"). I also added piping to the pockets which isn't in the instructions but I wanted them to stand out a bit more. I really like the way she has you do the cuffs and waist band, it takes more time but everything is nice and tidy. </div>
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For the top I didn't have enough fabric to make the button down top that comes with the Carolyn pattern, which I was sad about because it was my original vision. But I found this free tank pattern and made it work.</div>
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The pattern is the <a href="http://www.spitupandstilettos.com/product/diana-cami/">Diana Cami</a> pattern by Spit Up and Stilettos. I cut the smallest size and made a few changes. My back has a seam because I needed it to fit my pieces, but I don't think it looks terrible. I also shorted it by and inch or so, just because I thought it looked better with the shorts that way.</div>
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I thought about doing french seams but ended up just serging them. I like that it cuts down on bulk.</div>
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When I uploaded some of these pictures turned out saturated, but the fabric really is navy not bright blue. (Edit: I fixed it. Apparently there was some auto photo enhance option that needed to be turned off)</div>
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The detail in the back adds some interest, if I made another one I would probably make the back lower cut with criss cross straps or something. Just for variety.</div>
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I probably could take the sides of the shorts in a bit, they seem to fit tighter on most of the makes I've seen, but they are comfy the way they fit now so I hate to mess with it.</div>
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This robe is not a new make. I want to say I made this in either December or January, but I'm not entirely sure. </div>
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The pattern is <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-9590-childs-teens-and-adults-robe-and-belt.aspx">simplicity 1562</a>. I'm not sure I would really recommend it. There are a lot of robe patterns out there and this one is not great. I added the hanging loop on the back and added side seam pockets instead of patch pockets. I think I cut the smallest adult size.</div>
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I also changed the sleeves to have sewn on cuffs, like the 7 year old worn out rtw robe I was replacing had. I made my pockets a little too low. I have to stretch my fingers out all the way to touch the bottoms.</div>
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Two parts of the pattern really got to me. First the instructions do not tell you to sew down the really wide facing that runs along the opening. You are just supposed to let that thing flap in the breeze. And then if you do sew it down it's like six inches wide so it will look ridiculous on the outside unless you do some invisible hand stitching. I tried that and I could still see the tiny puckers on the outside and it was killing me. So I did some investigating on my rtw, cut the facing down to a couple of inches, finished edge and sewed it down.</div>
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It looks a tad wonky in this photo, but it doesn't bother me too much. The other thing that got me was the robe tie was wayyy shorter than my rtw one, like 9" shorter. It's long enough to tie it once but that's it, there's nothing fancy happening with it. It is not long enough to hit other people with while wearing it either. I think it was also one piece for all sizes which blew my mind.</div>
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The fabric I used is red ultra cuddle fleece from Jo Anns. It is super soft and comfy so no regrets there. It does shed really bad so seam finishing is a must.</div>
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I love making my own clothes and having nice long sleeves. Rtw ones are always too short.</div>
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I might have directly copied another <a href="http://www.houseonhillroad.com/my_weblog/2014/07/the-cat-pajamas-plus-mice-on-bikes.html">blogger</a> because I am a big fat copy cat. The fabric is Catnap by Lizzy House.</div>
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The pattern I used was a free download called <a href="http://www.sewdaily.com/media/p/6220.aspx">Weekend Linen Shorts</a> from sew daily. It didn't come with instructions but I wasn't worried about it. I cut whatever the smallest size was.</div>
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Cute kitty faces. I just happened to have this (rtw) tank top in a very similar coral color to the cats cheeks, so I deemed them a set. </div>
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I'm actually really allergic to cats, but I love them anyways. These are the only ones allowed in my bed though.</div>
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My drawstring is purely decorative, it just goes in one button hole and out the other with a small stitch in-between to stop it from coming all the way out. I don't really like the bulk of functional drawstrings and I make my elastic tight enough not to need them, but I like the way it looks.</div>
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Also, I bought the fabric to makes these at least a few months ago, so I can call that stash busting, right? It's a french terry from <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com/">Girl Charlee</a>, I don't think it's available anymore.</div>
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I made some attempt at pattern matching, but it got a little off at the pockets. I'm pretty sure I can live with it though.</div>
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The only fit changes are the same ones on my pattern from last time, added length to the legs and lowered the rise.</div>
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So, I am pretty sure everyone needs ridiculously exciting boxers for Valentine's Day, so I made my boyfriend these. </div>
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When I sent him a text telling him I made him something cheesy he sent back 'oh dear' and I almost lost it because, of course they are deer. </div>
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The fabric is something my parents bought me a couple months ago from the thrift store, apparently this is just the sort of thing that screams me. As soon as I saw it I knew that it was destined to be boxer shorts. </div>
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The pattern is a free download from<a href="http://www.measuretwicecutonce.com.au/"> Measure Twice Cut Once </a> called the Darcy Boxer Shorts. I cut a size small after comparing it to a pair of boxers that I might have borrowed (without asking) from my boyfriend. They were labeled 28-30, and another pair said small, so I think the sizing is pretty accurate. </div>
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I used exposed plush elastic, the instructions have you butt the ends against each other and then zigzag stitch which I hadn't tried before but it gives a less bulky finish and seems pretty strong. </div>
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I was confused about how to do the fly with the flat felled seams and the order to do them in, so I followed <a href="http://effortlessattention.net/finished-tractor-print-measure-twice-cut-once-darcy-boxers/">this</a> bloggers construction description and it worked out pretty well. </div>
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Other changes I made from the pattern, I used one button instead of two, this just seems to be how most of my bf's RTW boxers are so it's what I did, and doing a double fold hem at the bottom instead of just an edge finish and fold, that just seemed sloppy after I had already done the flat felling.</div>
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The only problems I had were due to not paying enough attention to what I was doing. For example: cutting two of the left front piece instead of two of the back piece and then not noticing until after I had flat felled the inseams together...sewing after the bobbin thread ran out...not properly centering the button hole, ect.</div>
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Overall I was pretty happy with how they turned out. I would use this pattern again, but I might tweak the seam allowances to make the flat felling easier and the bottom hem a little wider. I might also add to the top next time to encase the elastic, which I think is a little neater and bf thinks more comfortable (although he said these were fine and wore them for the rest of the day without complaint.)</div>
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I've been really wanting a rug for the little area between my bed and closet lately, particularity something with stripes (a symptom of too much time on Pinterest?) The prices of rugs however are a bit ridiculous and not in my budget, so I sewed one. I couldn't really find any tutorials online other than several that involve covering a rubber mat with fabric and coating the fabric with polyurethane, which didn't seem suitable for my situation. So I kind of made it up as I went along.</div>
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Overall, I'm pretty happy with the result! The fabric I used is Nate Berkus - Ondine Paramount Onyx, which sounds pretty fancy. Available from Jo Anns <a href="http://www.joann.com/nate-berkus-home-decor-print-fabric--ondine-paramount-onyx/13556204.html">here</a>. It says it has a soil and stain repellent finish, which I didn't even notice until after I bought it, but that should help with cleaning. It's not exactly a high shoe traffic area either, so I think it will hold up okay. </div>
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This is the bottom of the rug. To make it I just ironed fusible fleece to the back leaving an inch gap on all sides, then folded the edges in, and in again so it has a 1/2" edge and sewed. The fleece gives it a bit more body and cushion.</div>
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I also bought a no slip rug pad at target to go under it. It helps stop it from moving and also gives it a little more cushion. For this size (3'x5' I think) it was about $6.</div>
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I wanted to make it big enough to go under the legs of the bed to also make sure it wasn't going anywhere. It's a little bunched up in this photo, but I was trying to lift the bed and move it under with my foot (and surprise surprise it didn't go so well), everyone else in my house was asleep (and I'm not patient). </div>
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My closet doors are mirror so I can make it look extra trippy (or maybe like I made a bigger rug?) </div>
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I've been revamping my bedroom a bit, got rid of a much of clutter and garbage, and did some sewing. So far I've made curtains, a hamper, and some pillows.</div>
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Inspiration photo from <a href="http://kideblogi.fi/sydanaania/2014/06/14/leikitaan-yhdessa/">here</a></div>
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I've been seeing this tree print pillow around a lot and I decided to make my own. I also really love the print of the bag and want to use that too.</div>
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I used a pillow form that I bought at the goodwill for like $2 because I am too cheap for the ones at Jo Anns (even on sale). I just unzipped the cover that was on it and bam!, pillow form. </div>
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The fabric is white bottom weight cotton from Jo Anns. I printed out the inspiration tree, traced that onto my lino block, carved it and inked it up with some acrylic paint mixed with textile medium. After it dried I ironed it to set it and sewed in my zipper.</div>
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I got fancy and put in a lapped zipper using this tutorial for<a href="http://lladybird.com/2014/07/07/oal-inserting-a-lapped-zipper/"> help</a>. I happened to have a white metal zipper in the right length that came from a bag of them bought at a thrift store. Mine definitely has a hand stamped look about it, but I'm pretty happy with it. My mom said she really liked the fabric and thought I bought it like that, so there's that. I'm planning on doing the half circles in lino the same way.</div>
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I wash my work uniforms separate from the rest of my clothes, so I have two hampers. I'm planning on making a half height one to put next to it and replace the cheap plastic one (dollar store). I might print the half circles for it, not sure yet. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I saw the inspiration for this shirt some months ago, back when I made <a href="http://madebylesley.blogspot.com/2014/04/raglan-henley-look-alike-shirt.html">this henley raglan shirt</a> using <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">New Look 6230. I really liked the navy, white and burgundy color combination and the V detail at the neckline. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">Apparently this shirt is part of the </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; line-height: 22px;">Whetherly Clothing Collection and retailed for $136 (???), although it is now sold out. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #212121;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">This project was kind of exciting to me because it is the first one I have done almost entirely on my serger. </span></span><span style="line-height: 22px;">Huzzah! I have had my serger for months now (a Singer Professional 5), but was having problems with it so I took a private lesson and found out I didn't have the needle pushed up all the way. Doh. But now I can use it and that's what matters.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #212121;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">I think I prefer to have the sleeves pushed up, like the model is wearing in the inspiration photo, but I wanted to make the sleeves long enough to go either way.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #212121;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">I used </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">New Look 6230 again with a few tweaks from my last use. I raised the back neckline a bit, made the front and back hem scoop for defined (not sure if it looks a ton different), used the long sleeves this time and added the cuffs (just kind of measured and winged those), and I used the neck binding that came with it this time which turned out to be much too loose, but I did make changes to the neckline so I can't really fault the pattern.</span></span></div>
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Forgive the wrinkles in these photos, it's not a fabric that wrinkles really easily, I just pulled it out of the hamper to take these photos and didn't bother to do anything about it...but looked! Serged insides! </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">For the fabric I used left over navy from my last raglan shirt which came from Girl Charlee, the white is organic interlock from Fabric.com, which is very soft and nice, and the </span></span><span style="line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">burgundy</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> is from a ribbed knit tank top I didn't wear. In retrospect the </span></span><span style="line-height: 18.4799995422363px;">burgundy</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18.4799995422363px;"> fabric wasn't the best choice because it doesn't have good rebound after being stretched.</span></span></div>
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It's not perfect, the V detail and neckline are still a little wonky, but to me it's entirely wearable.</div>
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As for more inspiration, I am kind of digging something like this</div>
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<br />willes27http://www.blogger.com/profile/02020242728431039751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3274141497394134884.post-21307346503079814262014-06-04T14:06:00.004-07:002014-06-04T14:08:54.571-07:00Blue and White Striped Shorts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I made another pair of shorts, apparently that's all I make now days. But in my defense I have been planning these since last summer when I saw these shorts on ModCloth (no longer for sale).</div>
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My version:</div>
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I used the same <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;">free Owly Baby pattern <a href="http://imaginegnats.com/shorts-on-the-line-by-owly-baby/">here</a> </span>as my <a href="http://madebylesley.blogspot.com/2013/07/red-shorts.html">red shorts</a> and my <a href="http://madebylesley.blogspot.com/2014/05/gray-shorts.html">gray shorts</a> only I got rid of the cuff. </div>
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The fabric is actually something I got at the Goodwill and was a 3xl mini skirt. It was around $3 and was a ton of material. I used the waist band (made smaller) and the zipper from the original skirt but just cut out the rest of my pattern pieces like normal. I wish I would have taken a picture of what it looked like before.</div>
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I used white fabric with little yellow and blue bicycles on it for the pockets that I had a remnant of. When I noticed how close the bottom of the pocket was to the hemline I decided to hem over it so it didn't peek out. But now I can't really pull my pockets inside out...so there's that.</div>
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Cat attack! Well I guess I was done taking pictures anyways...</div>
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I kind of want to make floral shorts after seeing a floral twill fabric on the Mood website...but I really <i>really</i> don't need any more shorts! We shall see if I can resist... I am going to try to talk myself into making a Grainline Moss miniskirt instead (not in floral), at least that is a little variety. </div>
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So, I might have started these shorts in September or so... then the weather turned and I lost my motivation. But the weather is getting warmer and I finally buckled down and got them done. </div>
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I used the same pattern as my <a href="http://madebylesley.blogspot.com/2013/07/red-shorts.html">red shorts</a> which can be found <a href="http://imaginegnats.blogspot.in/2012/07/shorts-on-line-by-owly-baby.html">here</a>. I wanted to make a gray pair so they would go with everything, but an exciting color on the inside for fun. Pattern changes were all the same ones as last time only I lowered the pockets a little from the last pair and used a different technique for the fly, one from a Jean-ius Crafty class a bought awhile ago. I also stitched the belt loops on both edges this time, which I think I like better.<br />
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I also got a 3x large stripped blue and white twill skirt at the thrift store that I plan on turning into a pair of shorts to resemble a pair I saw on modcloth last summer. They had vertical stripes, but diagonal on the back pockets. I think I'm going to loose the cuff on the next pair too, and maybe try to work on the fit on the back a little.willes27http://www.blogger.com/profile/02020242728431039751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3274141497394134884.post-61650501227187210742014-04-17T17:35:00.001-07:002014-04-17T17:35:39.227-07:00Raglan Henley Look-alike ShirtOnce upon a time, a few months ago, I found a shirt in a catalog that I liked. That shirt was $24.90 and I didn't like that. Sometime later the shirt was reduced to $15 and I bought it. Then I got an e-mail saying it was actually back-ordered. Then they weren't getting any more in. Sad days. Then I made the shirt myself, huzzah!<br />
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I used New Look 6230 view B as my base and then added a placket. I also changed it so the back is one piece instead of two, and shortened and tightened the sleeves a bit. I cut a 4, the smallest size, and took the sides in just a bit and the sleeves quite a bit.</div>
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I used <a href="http://stayingsteyn.blogspot.com/2012/07/tutorial-simple-button-placket.html">this</a> tutorial to make the placket. It turned out better than my last placket attempt on some other project where I was following McCalls directions. My finished placket is about 2 1/2" long by 3/4" wide.</div>
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I bought the fabric at Girl Charlee, which is still my favorite place for knits. I also got some cool striped knits that I am going to make into shirts as well.</div>
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For the neck binding I use <a href="http://thebeautyofastitch.blogspot.com/2011/04/neck-binding-on-knits.html">this</a> tutorial. I think the directions that came with the shirt would have been fine, but I don't think my would have worked as well with the placket.</div>
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The inside. That wadded area is actually where I tied it off, not a tangle. On the sides I did two straight stitches about a fourth an inch apart and the trimmed close to the second line. I think it looks kind of neat.</div>
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Overall, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out and think it looks pretty close to my inspiration picture. I think the original is a little bit lower scooped in the front and I wish mine was as well. By the time I realized the difference I already had the placket in and it was not taking it out. I also wish the bottom had more of a curve shape, so I might change that next time.</div>
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I found a few other raglan style shirts around the internet that I might like to try like these:</div>
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I think I might actually just like this chicks messy side braid, I'm not sure.</div>
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Yes, more pajama pants! I made so many pairs for gifts this last year that I am happy to get to make myself some. I also threw out an old ratty pair with holes and failing elastic (at least 10 years old). Huzzah!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">I used </span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;">Simplicity 2061</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;"> again, this time view</span> D</span><span style="text-align: center;">,</span><span style="text-align: center;"> which I have made before, but not for myself. I used <a href="http://www.joann.com/flannel-shirting-fabric-navy-herringbone-shirting/12725131.html">Navy Herringbone Flannel Shirting Fabric</a> from Jo Anns. I've really been liking herringbone lately for some reason. The fabric is very soft and pretty lightweight, I feel like to will be good material for spring and mild summer.</span></div>
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No surprises with the pattern since I have made it before. I'm not 100% sure on the changes I've made since I originally changed the pattern awhile ago, I believe I lowered the rise some, since I prefer a low rise, and added a few inches to the length.</div>
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On to underwear! I feel like posting pictures of me in my undies on the internet is going a bit too far, so just assume these fit as they should.</div>
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I made the pattern myself by tracing a pair that fit well and referencing some online tutorials <a href="http://comeandseetheseitz.com/2010/03/09/panty-tutorial-how-to-sew-underwear/">here</a> and <a href="http://angrychicken.typepad.com/angry_chicken/2009/02/this-might-be-weird-but-oh-well.html">here</a>, but mostly I winged it. They're stretchy, so the fit is forgiving. They fit me way better than most RTW, which always seem loose if they are lace, especially in the legs.</div>
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I used stretch lace from <a href="http://debslaceandtrims.com/index.php?route=common/home">Debs Lace and Trims</a>, a great online store if you can't find a good variety locally, and very reasonably priced in my opinion. No, I'm not being paid, but if someone wanted to that would be okay too.</div>
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For fabric I used two xl (or larger) shirts from the thrift store, just knit t-shirt type material. I can get two pairs from one shirt, so if I go to the thrift store on 50% off day then I can make these for a steal.</div>
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I feel like I should be moving on to some more serious sewing project, but these are so fun and fast to make, I will probably be making more soon.</div>
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So I was looking through a catalog and saw a cute pair of lounge pants, then I saw the price tag $40. Really? For PJ pants? I'm far too cheap for that. So I made my own.</div>
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From <a href="http://www.alloyapparel.com/product/french+terry+colorblock+skinny+pant+176238.do?sortby=ourPicks&refType=">Alloy</a></div>
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They used French Terry for theirs, but apparently one can not buy that in a reasonable radius from my house, and I was too impatient to order online, so I used sweatshirt fleece from Jo Anns. On the topic of the fleece, it oddly has a slight stretch length wise and zero stretch cross wise. I have no idea why you would want something you make out of sweatshirt fleece to stretch in length but not in width. Because I needed some stretch I cut my pattern out on the cross grain instead of with the grain. It seemed to work out okay. </div>
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I've made pajama pants with this Simplicity 2061 before using view D and I like the pockets. I honestly never thought I would make the other views because...wow. For these pants I used view A with the cuffs of view B and added in the pockets of view D. I also lowered the rise by two inches like I have done for view D in the past because I don't like my pants by my belly button, but maybe that's just me. Also definitely got rid of those pleats. </div>
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Pockets! They are a little bunched here, but you get the idea. I made mine bigger than the inspiration and mine are gray instead of black. I didn't like the way the black pockets broke up the side line.</div>
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Overall, very happy with how they turned out, they look pretty close to my inspiration and are cozy. I personally don't condone going out in public in your PJ's but if I went out in these and someone I knew saw me I wouldn't be horribly embarrassed. </div>
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One day I decided I wanted red shorts, I think it was some picture on pinterest that did me in. Some cool chick with a black and white striped shirt and sunglasses (note to self: spend less time on pinterst). I found a pair on ebay, I bought them, received them, didn't fit, sent back. Found a pair on Forever21.com, bought them, didn't fit, returned to the store. So I decided that the only way I was getting red shorts was to make my own.</div>
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I found a free pattern to use from Owly Baby <a href="http://imaginegnats.blogspot.in/2012/07/shorts-on-line-by-owly-baby.html">here</a>, but the pattern is only in a RTW size 4 and I had to make them a few inches smaller. I basically did a slash and spread only the opposite...slash and tuck...or fold? I also made mine about 1/2" lower cut because I prefer low rise pants.<br />
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I had numerous issues in making them including but not limited to sewing the waistband on upside down, and then sewing the facing and top stitching before I realized what I had done, a lot of seam ripping there. Then they were too tight, more seam ripping and resewing, then they were to loose...arrrgggg. A little bit makes a big difference with a waistband, I have learned.</div>
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My first time making belt loops. I think they turned out okay but I think next time I will top stitch on both sides.<br />
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I got all my supplies at Joanns. The fabric is a tango red bottom weight twill, and I got the button, top stitching thread, denim needle, fabric for the pockets and inside waist band, zipper, and interfacing there as well. I had a gift card from my birthday so this cost me like 5 bucks out of pocket.<br />
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They fit pretty good, the waist band is still a little big, like maybe 1/4" to 1/2" but not enough for me to take it out again. Just something to change for next time.<br />
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They are also pulling at the front a little bit...I think my fly technique needs a bit of tweaking. Also, my hand is veiny eek.<br />
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Yes the legs are the same length, it's just bunched in the picture. I'm not really super thrilled with how the back looks I think it needs a little bit of work. I think next time I am also going to move the pockets down about 1/2" because they feel higher then my normal jean pockets.<br />
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All in all I'm pretty happy with how they turned out. I got to try a lot of new techniques like making a zipper fly, doing a bunch of top stitching and making belt loops, so a lot was learned. Red is great but I don't feel like I have a lot of shirts that go well with it, I'm thinking about making a striped t-shirt or tank top to wear with it. I think I want to make another pair with charcoal fabric and either orange or lime for the pockets and inside band. Then they would have a bit of pizzazz on the inside but still go with everything.<br />
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Well, after slacking off immensely, I did manage to finish the sweatshirt I was making for my boyfriends birthday. And I even finished it in time, almost. I waited until he tried it on to hem the sleeves. As you might know from my work in progress post it is McCall's 5538 and I made a size medium. Some reviews I read online said it ran large but I think the style of it is just meant to be loose fitting. If you want a more form fitting sweatshirt the sizing will be way off. The arm hole in particular seems large, but it was meant to be cozy and I think that's the way it turned out. Also, as usual, unisex really means it's sized for men.<br />
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All that matters is that he seemed to like it, in fact, I had a hard time getting it back so I could finish the sleeves. When the ultra cuddle fabric is brand new it is really plush and soft, over time that diminishes but it seems to last pretty good. I don't really know how much he will wear it out in public, but it seems like the sort of thing that will be good for long car rides and lounging around.<br />
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<br />willes27http://www.blogger.com/profile/02020242728431039751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3274141497394134884.post-50765103568009120912013-04-29T15:36:00.001-07:002013-04-29T15:39:32.008-07:00Ultra Cuddle SweatshirtHave you ever made someone something and had them like it a little too much? Two years ago I made my boyfriend a robe for his birthday (well, he got it a few months after his birthday but that is beside the point). It's made from a blue ultra cuddle (minky) fabric and it is just that, very cuddly and he wears it often.<br />
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All well and good, expect that he has also taken to wearing it on long car rights and on rare occasions in public (gasp!). So, I have decided that this year I will make him something that is a bit more socially acceptable to wear in public, a cuddly sweatshirt out of the same material. I considered using a different color so it wouldn't be so matchy matchy with his robe, but I'm not sure he would really like the other colors Jo Ann offers in this fabric. I wanted a pattern that was specifically for fleece type material so I choose McCall's 5538 (also McCall's patterns were on sale at Jo Ann so that may have swayed my decision).<br />
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I choose the variation on the top left, only without the sleeve pocket, that just looks a little crazy to me. I read the reviews online and they indicated that the pattern runs pretty large so I am a bit concerned about the fit. My boyfriend normally wears size large shirts because he likes a looser fit, but I don't want him to be swimming in it. I cut a medium, but now I'm having second thoughts thinking maybe I should have cut the small because it does seem quite large. Especially the sleeves.<br />
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So far I have the hood done and on, the zipper in the front yoke, the front facing sewed in on the inside and the back piece connected at the neck and shoulders. I also have the sleeves sewed but not on. I think I am going to put it on hold for a week or so until I can measure some of his clothes and compare that to the finished measurements of the sweatshirt. I will have to do it stealthily while he is in the shower or something because I don't want him to find out what I am up to.<br />
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One thing I wish I had done differently is I didn't iron the kinks out of the zipper before I put it in and now it is a bit wavy. I know your're not really supposed to iron fleece so I'm not sure what I can do about it now. Being lazy really doesn't pay off in sewing (or most other things).<br />
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The other thing about using this fabric is the raw edges shed like crazy. It doesn't really make it that much harder to sew, but I do have little blue fuzz balls on everything now. It's kind of hard to to act like your not up to something when you are covered in blue fuzz balls.<br />
<br />willes27http://www.blogger.com/profile/02020242728431039751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3274141497394134884.post-28812264268806392232013-04-03T00:21:00.001-07:002013-04-03T00:21:40.621-07:00The King LivesIf ever you get the urge to have a dead celebrity themed Birthday party, and then have a sister who decides she wants to be Elvis for said party, do not, I repeat, do not offer to make her a costume.<br />
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Now that you have that warning here is the crazy time consuming result of not listening to that advice.<br />
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This is how it went down. My sister wanted to be Elvis. All the costumes online looked cheap and unattractive. I said, I can make a white jumpsuit, it won't be that hard. I bought an Elvis pattern and white stretch denim fabric (the only white fabric I could find at the store that wasn't see through). I made the pattern. It did not fit at all.<br />
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At all might have been a bit of an understatement it looked like it was meant for a 6 foot tall 200 pound man, which my sister is not. Picture a very over-sized painters jumpsuit. I wish I had a picture of it, it was so ridiculous Now, maybe I didn't pay close enough attention to the measurements, but I think calling it unisex and showing it very fitted on a thin model on the front was very misleading. Look at view A on the bottom, does that look like a 200 pound man? No? hmm. I'm pretty sure I walked around the house the rest of the night muttering 'the picture is a lie' under my breath.<br />
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Moving forward. The fabric is cut so now I have to fix it. I ended up having to cut the jumpsuit under where the belt is placed to make the torso dramatically shorter, taking the zipper out, putting it back in, taking a large about off the sides and completely redoing the legs to make to crotch look right. In other words, why did I buy a pattern at all? The pattern was good for the collar, belt and the sleeves though.<br />
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And then of course phase two of the whole thing was gluing on all of those gems. I drew out my eagle design, cut it out and lightly traced it onto the fabric. Then I literally glued over a thousand of gems to it. I don't really recommend this. Why pick the Elvis suit with all the crazy eagles when he had hundreds of jumpsuits, many with simpler designs? I don't know, I guess I'm just a crazy person and once I get started on something I don't do it halfheartedly.<br />
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I ordered all of my gems off eBay, because that's the only place I could find all of the colors and shapes that I wanted, including stars to glue on. I used Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive which worked pretty well but not perfect. I think around 10 gems came off during the party, but given that they were over a thousand on there it wasn't that bad.<br />
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Over all I'm happy with how it turned out and I think she was as well. I always think projects are going to take so much less time then they do, so I think I need to work on being a bit more realistic. A bedazzled Elvis costume? Yeah, that's going to take some time to make.willes27http://www.blogger.com/profile/02020242728431039751noreply@blogger.com1