Faye's Sewing Adventure: SECOND POCKET ATTEMPT...

March 26, 2009

SECOND POCKET ATTEMPT...

Today I made my second welt practice pocket. Hope that you aren't tired of hearing about them yet. I think the second one turned out just a little better than the first one. I'm starting to feel just a little bit more confident about them now and think I'm ready to start the jacket construction. I just might do one more practice session before I put them on the actual jacket though. After this I'll have to practice on that stand collar thingy. THANKS FOR CHEERING ME ON!

14 comments:

Edris said...: You are doing great! I plan to take on welts in August. I'm scared also but you have given me hope of success.; 3/26/2009
Cindy said...: Your perfection level is very high because it looks really good to me. No more practice..just do it because this looks great!; 3/26/2009
Lory said...: I really think you got this concept down. :):):) Take the plunge, you're welt pockets look very nice. Kudos.

Hugs,
Lory; 3/27/2009
gwensews said...: There's something to be said of "practice makes perfect". You're doing great. Go to the jacket when you feel completely confident of cutting into it. Tip: should your welt not turn out just exactly as you want--you can put a patch pocket over it, OR make a pocket flap and sew it over the slash.; 3/27/2009
Julia said...: Gwen is my kind of gal. If you make a mistake, cover it up, and no one will know. However, your pocket looks great. I'm like you, I'd practice one more time, just to feel really competent, then I'd plunge right in. Actually, I would probably just plunge right in, and then, wish I had practiced one more time!!!; 3/27/2009
QueenSH said...: I have never done these but the ones you did look good. Practice makes perfect.; 3/27/2009
Carol said...: I knew you could do it. I have a great tutorial at home for collar stands. They've always been the weakest point of my shirts. I think it may be one of Sigrid's tutorials - I'll check the link when I am home and let you know. Her method took the fear out of collars and stands for me. They still aren't perfect, but they're a whole lot better now. Do the jacket pocket when you're ready, but I know it will look great! We aren't tired of hearing about it, it's great to see what someone else does and we can all learn more along the way as well!; 3/27/2009
Meg said...: Your pocket looks great! You're totally right to practice before hand, by the time you start your jacket you'll be a pro!; 3/27/2009
Omega said...: Your practice is paying off, looking good. I need to practice as well, it's been a long time since I've done a welt pocket.; 3/27/2009
Marty said...: OK, you're guilting me into refining my welt pocket skills. Years ago I worked for Cindy Owings designs, and we did a lot of welt pockets. I swore I wouldn't forget how, but of course it's a bit foggy after 20 years. (Holy cow-20 years?!); 3/28/2009
Sheila said...: Practices makes perfect and your welt pocket looks perfect to me.; 3/28/2009
MissMasala5 said...: Great job! I love your progress. Thanks for sharing it with us in the sewing blogosphere :); 3/29/2009
Claire S. said...: I haven't tried them yet. Yours look great. Congratulations on a new technique !; 3/29/2009
Ann's Fashion Studio said...: Congratulations, they look great :); 4/02/2009

BOOKS ACQUIRED

Pants Sewing Guide
Denim Revolution
Pants for Real People
Jackets for Real Peopls
Easy, Easier, Easiest Tailoring - Palmer & Pletsch - Gifted
The Sewing Machine Attachment Handbook
Ribbon Crafts
Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers
Successful Serging
Making Trousers for Men and Women
Couture Sewing Techniques
Singer - Perfect Plus
Cool Couture
Couture, The Fine Art of Sewing
Singer Sewing Reference Library - Tailoring - GIFTED
The Perfect Fit: The Classic Guide to Altering Patterns - Creative Publishing International
Fit for Real People
DK-The Complete Book of Sewing

FLIPPING ON OVER INTO FALL - MY FALL HIT LIST

20. New Black Pants
18.(ONE (1) COMPLETED): & 19. 2 - DVF type Wrap Dresses (Vogue 8379 Dress)
17. 3/4 Length Blouche Coat
15. & 16. 2 - Tie Neck Blouses
14. Equestrian type Fitted Jacket w/Suede or Leather Trim
13. Cord Skirt (PREEMPTED BY BLACK WOOL PENCIL SKIRT)
12. Cord Pants
11. Pinstripped suit (PREEMPTED BY WOOL TWEED SUIT)
10. Trouser Jeans
9. (COMPLETED) Faux Suede Jean Skirt - (Butterick 5649)
8. Butterick Leather & Wool Pencil Skirt
7. Knit Blazer using Stretch N Sew Pattern
6. Wool Front Pleated Wrap Skirt w/Leather Trim
5. New Look Skirt w/ Button Front
4. (COMPLETED ) LBD in POLY RIB KNIT (VOGUE 8764)
3. (COMPLETED) Long Sleeved Sheath Dress w/Cowl neckline (VOGUE 8413 VIEW B)
2. Brown Ponte Roma Sheath Dress w/leather trim (PREEMPTED BY GRAY WOOL JERSEY DRESS)
1. (COMPLETED) Red w/Black Circle Ponte Roma Knit Dress - Retro McCalls 2206

2009 SEWING GOALS

10. Secret Sewing Goal
9. Perfect Pants Pattern (February & March - experimented with Simplicity 2007 pants pattern) Made a muslin and 3 pairs of pants, 2 pair turned out good & 1 pair was not so good so they were discarded. Simplicity 2700 Navy Crepe - Altered pattern to accomodate straight waistband; also reduced width of legs - Project Successfull. (May) Experimented with Simplicity 2860 Pants pattern, made them in a Silver Gray gaberdine. Alltered pattern to use straight waistband. Fit is pretty good, but I like Simplicity 2700 fit much better. Going back to the 2700 pattern, but will try to alter the pockets for this pattern by morphing it into a 2 piece pocket rather than three pieces. I want my TNT pants pattern to be plain and simple. for a easy go to TNT pants pattern.
8. Make Chanel Suit from fabric Mother gave me
7. Experiment with BWOF & Patrones - (May, made top (wearable muslin) from Burda 2/2008 from Angela); Made second BWOF top from the same pattern (May) Made first Patrones project - (May) Black & White chainlink Patrones Marc O'Polo Jacket (May)
6. Practice: Bias Tape Making and Applicaton: Accomplished this goal in making bias tape for the Chanel Jacket. Followed Cindy's (Color by Number) straight pin technique.
5. Practice: Hong Kong Finish
4. Practice: Invisible Zipper Application
3. Practice: Welt Pocket Application (March, 3 practice sessions, made 6 pockets. Double welt pockets applied to Butterick 5288 Jacket pattern)
2. Practice: Collar Stand Application
1. Add More Color to Wardrobe - Two floral maxi dresses (very colorful), Floral Jacket (pink), Teal Butter Suede Jacket

2010 SEWING PROJECTS

V7937 - Chocolate Faux Suede Skirt - December
Colette 1010 - Lady Grey Coat - December
B5147 - LBD/Graduation Dress - September
Mathmatically Drafted Round Tablecloth - August
S8707 - White Pants - July
S8707 - Lined Off White Linen Pants - June
B5333 - Zebra Jacket - June
M6074 - Posy In The Jungle Knit Dress - May
M6074 - Purple Rain Knit Dress - May
S8707 - White Sateen Pants - May
B5456 - Knit Key hole Dress (For Autumn) - May
Jalie 2921 - Bamboo Print Knit Top - May
NL 6863 - Bamboo Print Knit Dress (For Mom) - May
NL 6915 - Animal Print Cowl Neck Top - May
NL6936 - Blue and White Knit Dress (For Mom) - April
NL6901 - Geometric Surplice Knit Top - April
NL6735 - TNT Short Sleeved Knit Tee Floral - April
B5454 - Floral Knit Wrap Dress (For Mom) - April
B5456 - Umpire Waist Keyholed Knit Dress Black and White - April
S2422 - Sleeveless Ruffle Neck Print Top - April
M5884 - Sleeveless Bow Neck Spring Top - April
B5353 - Blue/Brown Muse Dress - April
NL6798 - Brown/White Butterfly Dress - March
B5253 - Beidge Pinstripe Wool Jacket - March
V8392 - Teal Charmusey Top - February
B4613 (TNT) - Brown Tweed Pencil Skirt - February
B5288 - Brown Tweed Jacket - February
S8707 - Brown Tweed Pants - January
K2740 - Gray Short Sleeved Turtleneck Top - January
S4503 & M5699 - Gray Cowl Razer Top - January
M5978 - Gray Cardigan w/ Trim - January
B4613 - Chanel Suit Skirt - January

2009 SEWING PROJECTS

3 pair of pants for the Month of Pants December
Navy Crepe Pants
12 Other tops for the Month of Tops in November
Simplicity 5814 - 3 pair PJ's for Grands - December
Simplicity 4039 - 2 pair PJ's for Grands - December
McCalls 5708 - Pink Tie Neck Blouse- November
McCalls 5708 - Gray and White Tie Neck Blouse - November
Vogue 7975 - MY CHANEL JACKET - November
McCalls 4878 - Navy Crepe Jacket - October
McCalls 4878 - Silver Gray Jacket - September
Simplicity 2860 - Silver Gray Pants - July
McCalls 5803 - Floral Town Gown - July
McCalls 5052 - Retro Floral PJ Top - July
Butterick 3314 - Retro Floral Capri PJ Bottoms - July
Butterick 3314 - (2) Butterfly PJ Bottoms (Capri & Shorts) - June
McCalls 2094 - Butterfly PJ Top - June
McCalls 5893 - Floral Town Gown - June
New Look 6705 - Summer Print Top - June
Butterick 5361 - Tunic & Capris - June
Butterick 5223 - Black & White Jacket for Mom - June
Patrones Marc O'Polo Jacket - May
Simplicity 2700 - Navy Crepe Pants - May
Patrones Blouse - May
New Look 6705 - Summer Print Top - May
Burda 2/2008 Top - May
Burda 2/2008 Top - May
Floral Jacket (Butterick 5223) - May
Vogue Sundress (black) - May
Burda 2/2008 Top - Wearable Muslin - May
Raspberry Jacket (Butterick) April
Raspberry Pants - (S2700) March
Animal Print Shirt - (Shapes Pattern) March
Black w/ pink stripe Pants - (S2700) February
2- Navy Jackets for FBLA - (B4138) January
Tuquroise Double Breasted Jacket - (B4865) - January
Animal Print Fleece Jacket - (M5485-M4975) January
Animal Print Rain Coat - (B4463-S4084) January

A TIME LINE OF SORTS...

December 4 - FINISHED
November 23 - Inserted sleeves in lining completing this section except for heming sleeves.
November 19-21 - Innerlined all lining pieces w/flannel and stitched lining together. Attached back yoke. Inserted shoulder pads.
November 13-14 - Set in sleeves, assembled collar and basted on.
November 11 - Re-topstitched all seams. Applied underlining/interfacing to sleeve pieces. Topstitched sleeve seams.
Week of November 1 - 7 - Topstitched all seams. Did not like my stitching so all topstitching was removed.
October 31 - Started coat assembly. Inserted pockets. Cut out lining pieces.
October 29-31 - Removed serged edges of back and front pieces in order to remove underlining and interfacing from seam allowance and restitched.
October 22 - 24 - Started pad stitching lapels.
October 20, 21 - Practiced Spanish Snap and Bound Button holes. Installed Boujd Button and regular button holes on coat fronts.
October 11&12 - Sewed up third muslin, decided again to stick with the very first one. FINALLY cut fashion shell fabric. Cut interfacing, and started tailoring coat front.
October 6&7 - Retraced pattern and cut third muslin.
October 5 - increased all seam allowances of coat by 1/4"
September 27-October 2 - Transferred fitting adjustment from muslin to pattern.
September 26 - Pre-treated shell fabric and lining (I'M READY TO CUT!!!!) Toyed with the idea of underlining the coat because the wool flannel is so light weight....but I don't know. Will think about it a little more today. I love Lady Grey, but I'm getting a little tired of her at the same time. I don't like it when projects take so long!
September 25 - Sewed Muslin #2 with 1" seam allowances. Muslin too large, made decision to go back to original muslin: made small swayback adjustment on center back pattern piece and center back lining piece.
September 19-20 - Re-traced muslin to increase seam allowances to 1"
Sept. 12- Sewed up Muslin #1
Sept. 11 - Cut out pattern , pressed and began tracing process
Seot. 10 - Purchased lining & buttons
Sept. 4 - Shell Fabric Arrived
Aug 30 - Pattern Arrived
Aug 30 - Ordered Shell Fabric/Matching Thread
Aug 27 - Joined Sew Along/Ordered Pattern

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March 26, 2009

SECOND POCKET ATTEMPT...

14 comments:

OH...THE PLACES THAT I GO

I HAVE GOT TO MAKE THIS...

WHEN THE STUDENT IS READY...THE TEACHER WILL APPEAR! WHO SAID THAT?...HELPFUL TUTORIALS

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