I started this blog to have a journal of my sewing and I have kind of slogged along, not really expecting others to read my adventures. I am always pleased to see that I have had visitors, but I know that most would move along since I do not do tutorials or even show many photos.
This will just be a recap of what I made during my days at Loes Hinse's late October seminar. I ordered a couple of fabrics from Sharon at Casual Elegance prior to leaving home--a black microfiber and a black and onion (?) sweater knit. During the seminar the microfiber became some narrow Bilbao pants without pockets and the knit is now a warm perfect tee. A great outfit for cooler days in the desert.
My big project was to make a duster coat from some olive drab twill. I love it and will post a picture as soon as I put in the buttonhole. I need to decide on a button first! It is a seminar pattern with a long collar on a very deep v neckline. Perfect for mild winters with a warm scarf.
I also fell in love with the long cardigan similar to one in an earlier version of The Look. I made one from a soft black sweater knit and have already worn it several times. I made a second one from a tan/grey sweater knit remnant. I have worn it also. I really was not drawn to this style of garment until Loes asked me to try one on at the boutique. Instant change of heart!
I always take a few precut shirts to work on between big projects or when waiting for my turn to have Loes help or direct me. I made 3 perfect tees to finish up my summer purchases at Michael Levine's in LA.
I bought a remnant of grey/teal tencel twill and made a second pair of Bilbao pants as well.
Not as productive as some years, but I am so pleased with the garments I did make. Maybe I should add that I smashed a finger under my serger's needle bar when I accidentally stepped on the foot pedal while attempting to thread a needle. Ouch.
I'm working for a few weeks so my sewing will be limited until Thanksgiving. I just got a packet of Style Arc patterns so I may redirect for a while...
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Thank you for taking the time to synopsize your seminar and the wardrobe you put together this time. Sounds like you made some really nice pieces and I'll go with quality over quantity any day. I'm a sucker for Loes' sweater coats and longer cardigan looks and I look forward to seeing the duster coat.
I sympathize with your serger on the finger accident. I haven't done that with a serger but have with the sewing machine. Ouch!
Hey, I'm a reader! Tutorials aren't everything - I love to read what you're sewing and your thoughts about that.
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