Over the weekend, I cleared the shared work area of my jewelry making supplies and set up sewing machines, again. I dug through my stash and laundered some fabric, so that I could get to work on some hats for work. That's not a big or glamorous project. But, they are something I need and a great place to start. First up was this bouffant, in fabric that I'd forgotten I had; perfect for Halloween. I had to draft the pattern, first. It was fun to do a small project and I will be making more of these.Then I moved on to the 1940s factory wrap. I pulled it out and copied the pieces onto heavier stock. I do not have the directions. But, I looked it over well and scrutinized the illustrations and I think I have it figured out. We shall see, since I will be doing a mockup, this week. I am hoping I will like this as much as I think I will. I am thinking that this will be an excellent work hat for me.
Last Thursday was the reception for the unveiling of the 2010-2011 Hospice Quilt. I cut out of work early, so that I could attend. When I got there, the place was mobbed. I hung back a bit, then got in line to check out the quilt. It's pretty nice! It has some great squares. I was surprised that the quilters had decided to use the squares at a larger size than they had designated in the instructions. So, the design on my mom's square is off, since stuff that should have been out of sight is not. Mostly, I was a little taken aback that they'd left in the basting that designated the edge and the stabilizing basting, beyond that. The quilt will hang in their office for the next year. So, I'm going to go down there armed with my embroidery scissors and remove the basting. My mom never would have had basting show on the front of a piece, so, I just can't have that!
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12 comments:
Mary
I would go down and take that basting off too! That is just so strange to me that they would leave it on there!
I do like the way your square looks in the finished quilt though.
Also love that hat. I just unearthed a huge bag of vintage fabrics, some of it scraps. The bag was given to me by an elderly neighbor whose mother passed away awhile back. The fabric was her moms collection.
I thought of you and your idea to do a swap when I found this bag:)
Oh, you've got a vintage goodie bag; good score!
Ha, the basting is kinda funny. I actually gasped when I saw it. A lady next to me was talking to me about it and told me that it goes so great with the design. I said 'No, it's basting. My mom never would have had basting show on the front of anything'. Turns out, she works for Hospice, she is the one who said 'come on down and take it out', too funny! Seriously, if my mom were alive and that square belonged to someone else, she would have waited until we were in the car and said something along the lines of 'That square is so very nice. But why would they leave that stitching in? That just spoils it.' I can just hear her voice :)
*I do what the voices tell me to do*
I have been digging this hat for years, have thought about it off and on; finally have to make it. I contacted the lady who runs this company: www.wearinghistorypatterns.com and asked her about it, I knew she had done a repro but didn't find it initially on her site. I ordered a copy from her, I want to look at the original directions. If vintage clothing interests you, you might really like her company and blog. I think she has some vintage knitting PDFs, too.
I understand because my granny would of been pretty appalled if she saw something like that too. Infact my great aunt was a professional seamstress and she would of tsk. tsked her way through the event and I mean loudly! LOL!
I loved that website too. I was thinking about making a coat this winter and they have a really cool pattern for one there.
I gave alot of of the fabric from that lady to another lady who quilts for charity in her church recently. I selected what I really loved carefully first but I'd been lugging around 3 garbage bags full for so long that I had to lighten it up a bit. I kind of regret it now but not really:) She will give me more-her entire basement is full to the rim with fabric.
I am planning on making this jacket, this winter:
http://sewaholic.net/introducing-the-next-pattern-the-minoru-jacket/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Sewaholic+%28Sewaholic.net+Newsletter%29
I've already preordered my pattern. Not vintage style at all. But, I've been wanting something that I can use for skiing and snowshoeing and general crappy weather and this looks perfect. Plus, she is doing a sew-along in January. That was a great selling point, for me.
Thats a nice looking coat. That pattern looks like it would be beyond my current skill set. What I need is a more formal coat-I have the down filled coat which is nice and warm. I can't wait to see you start on this project though.
If you are planning on making a coat, this is a pretty interesting book.
http://www.amazon.com/Koos-Couture-Collage-Inspiration-Techniques/dp/0964120178
He takes some very simple coats and turns them into something very interesting. At some point, I'll probably make a swing coat, inspired by this book.
I am excited to get going on this coat project, too. I am not sure when the pattern will arrive. She just closed her pre-sale. So, soon, I hope.
Thanks for that link. I have put it on my wishlist. I want to make sure that I will actually make time this winter (I have lots of wishlists floating around my head).
I have the fabric which is 70's plaid already. I think I have enough.
What I am really looking for actually is a motorcycle jacket pattern. I want something like this coat: http://www.etsy.com/listing/65999666/red-buffalo-plaid-motorcycle-jacket
There is a Japanese design company that has one similar to this but its much more refined and punky-something London. I forgot their name but I'll ask my daughter.
Wow, I love that jacket! I'd never even thought of putting that combo together. Really, really great. It even has the back vents.
Hi Mary
That coat is beautiful but the one that inspired me is from Sexy Dynamite London the design company that I forgot before. Here is a link to the original one: http://pupe.ameba.jp/item/r7c6WnbMo8kT/pydNIssehjDa/
I can't find a professional shot of it on the ipad.
Either way, great coat. Gotta have it!
Here is the pattern, from Burda:
http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/larissa
It seems like I've heard lots of people complain about Burda patterns, both fit/ease issues and confusing instructions. I don't have much experience with them, myself. It's 2 1/2 yards of fabric, that's not that much! I'm sure you'd need more to match plaids,though.
Hi Mary
Thanks for that link! Its a good start to what I want. I have sewn from the Burda magazines but not the packaged patterns or that site.
What I found is that the patterns do need customization to a great extent but they are also very good as a jumping off point as far as being basic enough usually that other designs can come of their patterns. My great aunt the seamstress swore by Burda magazine which had pretty clear instructions in my opinion but I haven't bought a new issue in a long time. Maybe they changed since my last issue. Anyhow, I'm willing to give this pattern a go-maybe on a muslin first though.
How exciting! I think this style in wool is really nice. It's not part of the pattern, but, you can do the attached belt easily enough.
Your daughter is going to take it away from you!
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