Faye's Sewing Adventure: BLUSA...

May 23, 2009

BLUSA...

Well, here's the surprise I mentioned in my last post. It's my very first attempt with a Patrones project. It was easy to put together, especially with the translation that Paco included with the magazine.

Thank each one for your recent comments. I've been busy trying to get through this English class - only three more weeks to go and so far so good. Have a safe and restful Memorial Holiday........

23 comments:

Lory said...: Very pretty, kudos! Is Patrones harder to work with than Burda?

Hugs,
Lory; 5/23/2009
Adelaide B said...: Cool!; 5/23/2009
Sheila said...: Lovely blouse and really like the sheerness.; 5/23/2009
Claire S. said...: Congratulations on your first Patronus ! Your top looks great.
I know I was really happy after my first BWOF and it was in ENGLISH, LOL !; 5/23/2009
gwensews said...: Great--you have expanded your sewing knowledge by sewing with an foreign pattern. Good for you!; 5/23/2009
wendy said...: *SO* gorgeous! Wow. :-)
I have that Patrones, and I really, really like that blouse, but I was kind of waffling about making it because that front yoke looks a little tricky. Was it difficult to get it to line up correctly? What did you use for the piping in the seam?

(And happy Memorial day!); 5/23/2009
Back Porch Blessings said...: Love the blouse. Come by my blog and pick up your award from me. Hugs, and have a good weekend.; 5/23/2009
knitmachinequeen said...: That blouse is exquisite!; 5/23/2009
Carolyn (cmarie12) said...: This is a great top and a wonderful first effort. I can't wait to see what else you make from the magazine.; 5/23/2009
Angelia said...: Beautiful Faye!!!
Have a good holiday!; 5/23/2009
JC said...: Hey buddy: I guess that subscription's coming along great. I finally subscribed to Threads 2 weeks ago and got my first issue already! It's July's. Nice looking blouse. I sent you an email recently and may send another (have some ideas I want to run by you). Take care and we'll be in touch.; 5/23/2009
Marita said...: LOvely blouse and very pretty fabric:-); 5/23/2009
Andrea said...: That top looks fabulous!!! Congrats on doing your first Patrones.; 5/23/2009
Ann's Fashion Studio said...: The blouse looks wonderful.I haven't tried any of the patterns yet,but want too and have some on my list :); 5/23/2009
Antoinette said...: That's an accomplishment, sewing a garment with Portuguese instructions! Happy extended weekend to you!; 5/23/2009
paco peralta said...: Faye .- a first attempt with very good results. congratulations. I love the fabric choice. I hope to see pictures of you with the shirt on. hugs, Paco; 5/24/2009
Carol said...: I've never seen a Patrones magazine, but the styles I've seen made are certainly lovely. This blouse is really pretty and so versatile! Plus, you've tried something new and expanded your skills! Congratulations.; 5/24/2009
Julia said...: Love the blouse. I have been having problems with my computer lately so I haven't been able to make comments, but I think it's all worked out now.; 5/25/2009
Cennetta said...: Your first Blusa project from Patronus turn out beautifully.; 5/25/2009
Pam~Off The Cuff ~ said...: Faye.....wow...what a pretty blouse!

You really have a great sense of style!; 5/27/2009
Lindsay T said...: Blusa es muy bonita. (That's it for my espanol.); 5/28/2009
Sew Passionista said...: Oh. such a pretty top.Lucky you to have a friend like Paco.; 5/28/2009
Susan said...: I have the same question as Lory. If I'm able to handle Burda, will I be able to tackle Patrones?; 5/29/2009

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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May 23, 2009

BLUSA...

23 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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