November 24, 2018
#BLC 2018 - Day 24: Another Simplicity 8557...
...before I put the pattern back in the drawer I thought I'd make another a-line knit dress combined with the sleeve flounce from Vogue 9123 - this time as a gift. Different fabric this time, a solid ponte that actually gave me a bit of a fit.
This ponte did not want to be sewn, and gave me a problem with skipped stitches. After much trial and error the solution was: change machines, a stretch needle, increased machine presser foot tension, and Guterman thread. I don't usually buy Guterman, but I was blessed to have just a few spools of it in the sewing room. Maybe I should invest in a few spools to add to my bag of tricks...
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What a nice gift Ms. Faye!! Is this for Mom? It’s beautiful too and I love the color! Sorry there were a few sewing issues with the fabric...it turned out gorgeous though!
ReplyDeleteThank you Myra!, yes it's for her - December 5th. I'm always late so I'm trying to do better this year.
DeleteLove the color and the silhouette! And those sleeves!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Carrie!
DeleteYour work is amazing! It's nice that you have so many ideas and realize your projects. I like to visit your blog very much. Thanks for sharing photos. I admire your work.
ReplyDeleteOh what a nice comment. Thank you so very much and thank you for reading here!
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