Monthly Archives: September 2012

Next Up – The Winchester Hospital Gala Dress!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

This year I decided to go the easy route. I’m going to make a dress from a pattern that I already made once, McCalls 6556. This time, I’m taking their suggestion to make it as a top. I’ll lengthen the … Continue reading →

Posted in BCC, McCalls | 5 Comments

Almost There on the Dress Form Double

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

This is the toughest part: I’m almost done, I just have to pad it out a few more layers. This of course, is the frustrating part. What’s frustrating about it? Well, the fact that I have to pad it out … Continue reading →

Posted in Dress Form Double, Fabrics | 4 Comments

Checking In On the Kids…

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

And now, for something completely different. Last week, our HS football team played Belmont. Their marching band came out at halftime and did an excellent rendition of “Eleanor Rigby”. Our band also did an excellent rendition of the same song. … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | 3 Comments

Pattern Review – McCalls 6044 Men’s Shirt

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Here’s the back story. We have another set of videos in post-production, and in one of them, I show an example of a shirt that “I’m making for my husband.” The other night, DH saw the video edit and turned … Continue reading →

Posted in McCalls, Sewing | 11 Comments

More Pictures of DFD Progress

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Thanks Phyllis! Here you can see some of the details that went into shaping the form to more closely match mine. Thanks to age and gravity, my bust point is an inch below that of the dress form (even with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dress Form Double, Fit, Sewing | 3 Comments

Getting Close on the Dress Form Double

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Phyllis and I spent the day working on some projects. She’s working on the muslin for a shirt. I made great progress, with her help, on the Dress Form Double. We padded out my form, and most of it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fit, Sewing | 7 Comments

New Tools!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Thanks to Pam, I got turned on to a new pressing aid, the Shoulder Stand. What a cool idea! It makes shaping your shoulders so much easier. I also got two sketchpad books from Amazon. I don’t do a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Pressinatrix, Sewing, Tools | 3 Comments

The Advantage of Single Layer Layout, and Pattern Review – StyleArc Samantha Top

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Today was one of those days where there was nothing much to do, waiting for other things to happen, if you get my meaning. So I took advantage of the free time to sew myself another StyleArc pattern. This time … Continue reading →

Posted in Patterns, Reviews, StyleArc, Techniques | 10 Comments

Pattern Review – StyleArc Laura Knit Cardi

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: From the website – This simple shawl collar cardi is suitable for a knit drapable fabric. My additions: Loose fitting, cardigan jacket with set in sleeves, back cowl. Sizing: 6-22. I made a 10. Fabric Used: Storied Stripe … Continue reading →

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Dress Form Double and Inspiring Student Works

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I’ve been remiss on keeping up with my Dress Form Double. Phyllis and I got hers all padded out and she’s off to the races with it, but I have been a slacker. I still needed to do the base … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Fit, Sewing | 10 Comments