Faye's Sewing Adventure: CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO ALL MY SEWING FRIENDS...

December 23, 2011

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO ALL MY SEWING FRIENDS...

...Something happened to my sewing motivation - How/Why does that happen to me??? I did force myself to cut out my next dress, and worked on it last night and this morning. Yes, I forced up some sewing motivation - I call this pressing through! I did this because I have all this time off from work, and know I'll regret it if I don't get some degree of sewing done during this time.

I haven't blogged with any regularity over the past few weeks, but I would be remiss not to take the time to send (please click here Christmas Greetings to all my followers and fellow sewers).

I've enjoyed yet another year of inspiration and encouragement from all of you. My prayer is that you will all enjoy a multitude of successfully finished projects, health, happiness, new gadgets and prosperity in the upcoming year...

20 comments:

Far said...: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Faye!:); 12/23/2011
K.Line said...: Merry Christmas to you too Faye!; 12/23/2011
Sheila said...: Have a beautiful Christmas & happy New Year and so have enjoyed your inspiration and encouragement over the years and looking forward to another awesome year.; 12/23/2011
wendy said...: merry merry christmas!! :o); 12/23/2011
paco peralta said...: Same to you dear !!!.. Wish you a very happy Cristmas Holidays.

Hugs from Spain,

Paco; 12/23/2011
Adelaide B said...: Happy Christmas Faye! (I know what that sewing block is like. It'll work itself out!); 12/23/2011
Clio said...: Merry Christmas to you too! I hope Santa brings you some sewing mojo!; 12/23/2011
Karin said...: Merry Christmas Faye! Can't wait to see what you sew 2012:-); 12/23/2011
Janine said...: Merry Xmas Faye. I`ve enjoyed reading about your creations. Greetings from down under. Janine; 12/23/2011
Candice said...: Merry Christmas Faye, and Happy New Year to you!; 12/23/2011
Bunny said...: Thanks so much, Faye. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!; 12/23/2011
Debbie Cook said...: Merry Christmas Faye, and may you be blessed in the coming New Year!; 12/23/2011
Aminat said...: Have a merry Xmas and happy holidays. Wishing you all the best in 2012; 12/23/2011
alethia said...: Merry Xmas and happy, healthy and prosperous new year. I am looking forward to every post, its food for my sewing soul!; 12/24/2011
L said...: And to you, Faye. Happy holidays to all and a blessed new year!; 12/24/2011
AngelatheCreativeDiva said...: Happy Holidays to you, Faye.; 12/24/2011
Myra said...: MERRY CHRISTMAS to you too Faye! I pray you have a great new year of sewing and inspirations too!!; 12/24/2011
Jen said...: Merry Christmas to you too.; 12/24/2011
MushyWear said...: Merry Christmas and blessings in the coming year!; 12/24/2011
Cennetta said...: Happy Holidays! Good bless.; 12/26/2011

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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December 23, 2011

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO ALL MY SEWING FRIENDS...

20 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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