I made a gift for my speech therapist for our last session. I sewing them during our 45-minute session. However, I had to hem them and add the back pocket at home. I was very pleased with the outcome. I used trusty Simplicity 2290, and added the back pocket.
Made by Fitgirl
After my stroke in July 2014, I learned how to sew thanks to my mother-in-law-to-be. I created a blog to document my sewing adventures!
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Friday, March 25, 2016
Link: Welt Pocket Tutorial
I came across an outstanding blog tutorial on welt pockets by Thread Theory. I wanted to share a link so that others could use it.
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Sewing Class: Messenger Bag - Simplicity 8028, View D
I took my first sewing class of 2016! Through this project, I accomplished one of my 2016 sewing goals - inserting a zipper. We were working on a Simplicity 8028, View D, Messenger Bag. It was a 3.5 hour class. This was a neat little project. It was a very good thing that I took an in-person class at JoAnn's. I don't think I would have gotten the instructions that were included with the pattern. I really liked the instructor, Terri Tipps. I have taken 2 classes with her in the past, and she is a true gem. However, it was the first time that I have sewn all year, so I was a little rusty. First of all, I had a hard time finding the pattern. I checked earlier in the week, but they were all out at Hancock's. Due to time constraints, I only about 2 hours before class to buy my supplies. As luck would have it, my local JoAnn's where the class was being held was also out of the pattern. So, I had to go to Hobby Lobby. Luckily, they had the pattern, and I bought some fashion (duck) fabric for the outside of the bag. I had to purchase the interfacing, strap, and hardware for the bag. I chose not to get interlining because the outer material was very heavy. I went into class flustered, stressed, and unprepared. At JoAnn's, the cutting table and checkout lines were horrible, so I spent 20 minutes of class time making purchases. However, Terri got of all us started. I didn't have time to read the instructions, so I was really relying on Terri (who was, of course, fantastic). The supply sheet that JoAnn's gave us was inaccurate. So, when I was about to cut my interfacing, I didn't have enough. So I spent another 15-20 minutes at the cutting table line and checkout line during class time. Suffice it to say, I didn't completely finish my project during class time. However, but I was about 85% done when the class time ended. I was able to make my pockets, make my tabs, insert the D-rings into the tabs, insert my zipper, and attach the lining to the bag. One more mishap happened during class: my needle broke as I was attaching my lining to the bag as I was going over the D-ring. The needle caught me in the thumb. I didn't want to bleed on my new bag, so I was essentially finished by that point. Terri pinned my material and strap for me to finish up at home. |
Here are some images of my finished project. I made my strap a little bit longer than recommended. |
Here is Terri's sample of the messenger bag. It looks very professional! |
This was sort of an expensive project, but I bought some extra interfacing for my home studio. Here is the price breakdown: |
Sunday, January 3, 2016
2016 Sewing Goals
I'm all about setting goals for a new year. I just finished my 2016 fitness goals board, and, now, sewing!
FitGirl's 2016 Sewing Goals
Last year, I hardly made anything for myself. I made alot of presents for others. Now that my weight is coming down, I want to make a spring/summer wardrobe for myself.
FitGirl's 2016 Sewing Goals
Last year, I hardly made anything for myself. I made alot of presents for others. Now that my weight is coming down, I want to make a spring/summer wardrobe for myself.
- Install a zipper
- Attend a Dressmaking Intensive at Workroom Social in NYC
- Make a pair of Denim Jeans
- Make a ladies blazer
- Make a men's blazer
- Make a pair of golf shorts
- Make a circle skirt
- Design and teach a sewing class at Pate for the patients in recovery
Thursday, December 31, 2015
2015 Sewing Year In Review
2015 was an incredible year!! Here is what I accomplished, sewing-wise:
Note: my phone broke, so no photos OR videos to share with you :-(
Accomplishments | Completed Patterns |
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I made 5 adult pairs and 1 child's pairs of Lazy Pants. I took a class a JoAnn's for Lazy Pants. I mixed different patterns, and drafted my own pattern using Tilly's book - Love at First Stitch. |
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Learned how to add side-seam pockets (referenced Tilly's book) |
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Made a dog coat for a friend. This was very complicated for me! |
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Learned how to insert a sleeve | (via the dog coat) |
Made a child's jumper for my niece (complete with Frozen character print corduroy and a cotton border). I learned to how use the automatic button maker on my sewing machine - love it!! | |
Made 3 skirts as presents | |
Made 1 child's skirt as present for my niece | |
Made 1 half apron as a present for a friend |
Sunday, September 13, 2015
It's So Easy - Sleepwear
I have archived my pajama bottoms project for myself. I abandoned this project lieu of taking the Lazy Pants class at JoAnn's.
Simplicity It's So Easy: 2116
It's So Easy Men's/Misses' Sleepwear
Purpose: I thought I would make pajama bottoms for me and Jay.
Timeline:
Jan 18, 2015 - I cut the pattern pieces and washed the fabric.
Jan 31, 2015 - I placed the pattern pieces on the fabric. To my dismay, I didn't enough fabric. Rats!
Feb 1, 2015 - I made a trip to JoAnn's. Lucky for me, snuggle flannel was on sale for $2.79/yd!! I bought enough to finish my current project and fabric to make 2 more adult pajama pants! I also bought some fabric to make a skirt.
Feb 3, 2015 - I pinned the pattern pieces to my fabric, and cut the fabric. I screwed up cutting the crotch. I will pick up this project in a few days, because I want to make a skirt for my niece for Valentine's Day.
Simplicity It's So Easy: 2116
It's So Easy Men's/Misses' Sleepwear
Purpose: I thought I would make pajama bottoms for me and Jay.
Timeline:
Jan 18, 2015 - I cut the pattern pieces and washed the fabric.
Jan 31, 2015 - I placed the pattern pieces on the fabric. To my dismay, I didn't enough fabric. Rats!
Feb 1, 2015 - I made a trip to JoAnn's. Lucky for me, snuggle flannel was on sale for $2.79/yd!! I bought enough to finish my current project and fabric to make 2 more adult pajama pants! I also bought some fabric to make a skirt.
Feb 3, 2015 - I pinned the pattern pieces to my fabric, and cut the fabric. I screwed up cutting the crotch. I will pick up this project in a few days, because I want to make a skirt for my niece for Valentine's Day.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
I'm the FIRST Inductee to the Fly Hall of Change!!
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