Hey peoples! My name is Julie. I'm a mommy by day, educator by trade and self proclaimed seamstress by night. Join me on my journey of discovering the depths of my creativity. Maybe we'll both catch something useful along the way!
No, you are not crazy, just crazy about sewing! Fall is my favorite time of year, so for sure thinking of ditching the summer clothes in exchange with some light weight sweaters and pants. I really like the corduroy coordinated with the plaid. Happy sewing!
Love the plan for the purple corduroy! For the purple knit for the Mimi cardigan pattern: if you really want to track it down to see if it'sthe same, Raven Maureen mentioned that if you call the number for simplicity, the ladies there can look up the fabric used for the pattern samples. 😊
I've been eyeing those vogue barrel leg pants too! 😍I've recently made my first barrel leg pants (Iggy by Seamwork, love those!) and I think the key to have them look right is to make sure that the hips are fitted so that the barrel really looks like a barrel. When I first made them up the hips were just as loose as the leg section and that made the pants look like eclectic grandpa chic type of pants (which I love too but wasn't the look I wanted for those pants), but then taking them in 1''-2'' at the hips fixed it. Also, I think you're right about the pairing of the vogue pants and blazer: I think the look book shows them worn together like that? Anyway, looking forward to your makes! ❤
Making sure the barrel leg pants are fitted at the hips is such a good tidbit! Looking back at the images I've pinned, I think you are absolutely right about that. LOL @ eclectic grandpa chic 😆😊
OMG so, my second love after sewing is definitely shoe collection. Both are converse high-tops. The oatmeal colored pair is their quilted high top - so cute! & the other is just an off-white pair with some cute pearl detailing on the side. Thanks for noticing!!
I love your videos too! Here's a tip if you don't get a chance to prewash linen, rayon, and viscose- while they're slightly damp, or steam press them and hold the waist firm while pulling with the iron as you steam them out. Try this before taking the hem out. Works for me every time. 😉
Hey! Looking back at the video, I am seeing that too. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I will definitely be looking into this and how to fix it before I record another video.
I think a bubble sleeve would be the closet to it would be a bubble sleeve but I just slashed and spread to make a massive sleeve and gathered the bottom up using a piece of elastic. 😊
Thank you! With the skirt - Cut 1/2 of the waist measurement, instead of 1/4th. This will give you a gathered waist but one that can still be pulled over the hips, maintaining the ease. I would make the waist band the width of the new circumference and use the elastic (measured as your waist - 1) to gather it all all. As for the top, no clue how it would translate to a woven 😅 Hope this helps!
I made this dress in 1977 when I was 21 years old. I loved it! Like you said, trust the process. I lost both pattern and dress in a house fire a year later. Fast forward 46 years and I just found and purchased this pattern and will be making it soon. Thanks for your advice and review! You look beautiful in this dress. Glad it is back in fashion!
