They are exactly the same as the others, apart from the cut. Same colour denim, same embroidery on the back pockets. I want to do a denim jacket and want embroidery to match when wearing jeans and jacket.
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18 September 2017
Jalie Jeans 2908 - second pair.
I've been busy making Christmas presents, but I did manage to make another pair of jeans. This time I changed the leg to straight leg instead of bootcut and I added a 1/4" extra at both inner and outer thighs. These are soo comfortable.
They are exactly the same as the others, apart from the cut. Same colour denim, same embroidery on the back pockets. I want to do a denim jacket and want embroidery to match when wearing jeans and jacket.
These took me around 18 hours over 8 days.
They are exactly the same as the others, apart from the cut. Same colour denim, same embroidery on the back pockets. I want to do a denim jacket and want embroidery to match when wearing jeans and jacket.
2 September 2017
My first Vogue pattern - 9227
I ordered some Vogue patterns a few weeks ago when they were on sale. When on sale they are cheaper to buy from the US than from NZ, even with the cost of posting. 2 are summer patterns, but one is a long sleeve knit, perfect for spring when it can still be a bit cool.
I was keen to try my first one - Vogue 9227.
The fabric was a jersey from Morelands Fabrics. When I saw the fabric I knew it was perfect for this top as the stripes would really show up well. The collar and button band were a black ponte remnant left over from a previous project.
The button band took me forever to correctly place the buttons. At the neck, instead of a button I used a press stud and sewed a button on the outside. I knew my machine would not be able to cope with making a buttonhole through all the fabric that sits inside the neckband there. I also wasn't satisified with the tiny bit of gaping that remained at the buttonband, so I slipstitched from the armscye to the third button. As it is a jersey I don't need all that space to get it on and off. After all the effort I am pleased with the way it looks.
This certainly wasn't a quick sew, it took me 12 hours from cutting to finishing, compared to the last Lisbon cardigan that took me 4 hours. However it is a smart t-shirt type top.
Alterations I made to construction were:
There are a few changes I would make next time:
There are a few other variations of this pattern that I might try.
The other Vogue patterns I bought were:
There are a couple of variations, including this one with short sleeves. I've bought a couple of different shades of pink linen for this.
This dress, also with variations, with or without roll collar, short sleeves or sleeveless.
I particularly like the pleated skirt on this, so may attempt to make a skirt on it's own. As suggested in the pattern you can use a different colour for the top to create a skirt/top separate look. I've bought 3 (!) pieces of cotton sateen for this. 2 of the fabrics I'm not sure of, while one is a black and red very fine check. I may use one of them to make a skirt and different colour top, I'm thinking an embroidered eyelet or something similar for the top part.
Anyway summer sewing is still a while off, as spring has just sprung so a few more spring items are needed including more jeans, denim jacket and a flannel shirt.
I was keen to try my first one - Vogue 9227.
The fabric was a jersey from Morelands Fabrics. When I saw the fabric I knew it was perfect for this top as the stripes would really show up well. The collar and button band were a black ponte remnant left over from a previous project.
The button band took me forever to correctly place the buttons. At the neck, instead of a button I used a press stud and sewed a button on the outside. I knew my machine would not be able to cope with making a buttonhole through all the fabric that sits inside the neckband there. I also wasn't satisified with the tiny bit of gaping that remained at the buttonband, so I slipstitched from the armscye to the third button. As it is a jersey I don't need all that space to get it on and off. After all the effort I am pleased with the way it looks.
This certainly wasn't a quick sew, it took me 12 hours from cutting to finishing, compared to the last Lisbon cardigan that took me 4 hours. However it is a smart t-shirt type top.
Alterations I made to construction were:
- Added buttonholes to buttonband before attaching to bodice
- Press stud at neck edge and sewed button on top
- slip stitched button band from armscye to 3rd button
- 3" sleeve hems!
- 1/2" back hem - had to taper side fronts to line up at back hem
There are a few changes I would make next time:
- Add 1 - 2" to length
- Shorten sleeves 1" ( had to do a whopping 3" hem)
- Narrow shoulder adjustment - 1/2"
There are a few other variations of this pattern that I might try.
The other Vogue patterns I bought were:
There are a couple of variations, including this one with short sleeves. I've bought a couple of different shades of pink linen for this.
This dress, also with variations, with or without roll collar, short sleeves or sleeveless.
I particularly like the pleated skirt on this, so may attempt to make a skirt on it's own. As suggested in the pattern you can use a different colour for the top to create a skirt/top separate look. I've bought 3 (!) pieces of cotton sateen for this. 2 of the fabrics I'm not sure of, while one is a black and red very fine check. I may use one of them to make a skirt and different colour top, I'm thinking an embroidered eyelet or something similar for the top part.
Anyway summer sewing is still a while off, as spring has just sprung so a few more spring items are needed including more jeans, denim jacket and a flannel shirt.
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