Showing posts with label #3017 Winter Coat Project. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #3017 Winter Coat Project. Show all posts

December 3, 2017

MY #2017 WINTER COAT PROJECT - KWIK SEW 4197...

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Kwik Sew 4197

Faux Sherling or Faux Sherpa - are those terms interchangeable? I'm not quite sure, but I found this fabric at Joann's and took the plunge. Every since I brought it home it's been intimidating me.  I've asked questions about working with it, and of course did some Googling so I am equipped with some knowledge: needle type, thread type, stitch length etc.,  I'm still intimidated - but moving forward.
Having to go to work yesterday for 5 hours put a serious damper on my sewing time.  But I did manage to get my coat muslin cut out and marked prior to leaving for work.
I make muslins primarily to check fit, but also to see how things go together.  It's starting to feel possible...

Paying Homage to Black Pattern Designers...

...for years February has been set aside as a special time to learn about and recognize accomplishments of African Americans and other peopl...